#i also think it would be nice for a variation of those bracelets they had in the show
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hc that bb (and the rest of the fam) know morse code in case theyre in A Situation and bb can't sign properly, he can still communicate with them!
#villain trying to Monolog and bb is furiously tapping against a chair#i also think it would be nice for a variation of those bracelets they had in the show#where bb's is outfitted for morse code translation. well i guess he could do that with the just audio. hm.#i did also think his should have had some scifi video feed so they could see him signing#that scene where he puts it on his heart is cute!!!! i just also think its IMPRACTICAL!!#blackagar boltagon
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Next Caller Pt 7
Use of Come Wake Me Up Lyrics.
Ok, the feather image is a clearly edited copy of another tattoo i found so just pretend it’s more feather-ish in shape. :D
And apologies, i dozed off there a little bit trying to finish a request, which alas i did not...But here this is :D
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Across the street you trotted smirking at the acorn decorated door you eased open and stood in the doorway of to keep dry while closing and tapping your umbrella to cast off any droplets. Inside your eyes lowered to the stand you set it on and turned to find Bilbo exiting the room in the back to reach the counter to speak with you.
“Miss Pear, I am glad to see you. How is your home? Nice and cozy?”
“Well I finally get to extend my bed full size, but from my apartment to that it does seem a bit more like a mansion at times.”
Softly he chuckled saying, “I bet. Now, I suppose it’s down to business then? Any ideas on what you might want?”
Anxiously you wet your lips and said pulling a photograph of the galaxy background on your laptop from your pocket you passed to him. His eyes scanned over it and you said, “It’s a bit odd, bear with me,” you said flipping in your notepad to the folded sheet with a feather outline you also passed him, “my laptop, that’s the background, simple purple blue and pink galaxy image but then I have a screensaver that had floating bubbles. And I was thinking maybe a feather with that as the design, galaxy with bubbles on it?”
Your brow inched up and he chuckled saying with a wag of his finger, “Come on back.” He said guiding you to his station he brought out a sheet of tracing paper and copied the feather outline he laid over the picture and nodded, “I can do this. Should be simple, shift it around a bit.” After wetting his lips he asked, “I was wondering if I might be able to see what your uv markers are?”
You nodded and into the back piercing room for privacy you went at his offer and shrugged an arm out of your shirt bunching your shirt out of the way for him to see the dots and dashes coating your upper left bicep over your shoulder to a section over your shoulder blade. The markers roughly done had left visible white scars evident of your struggle in the painful stamping machine that inflicted them before you were thrown back into a cage to be air dropped onto that island. Mostly faded now but with the bright few in the creases and spots hard to be worn down by friction with clothes or sun exposure his jaw dropped seeing the remainder of the runes used to identify you for your prisoner’s code.
“Is it bad?” You asked in his silence while he made another trip over your markers with the uv light in his hand.
“No, it actually could be something quite easily covered, any ideas?”
“I was thinking maybe uv birds or floating feathers and bubbles maybe, small ones?”
With a grin he pulled over a piece of tracing paper he laid over your shoulder he marked exactly where the markers were and the shape of the skin to be covered saying, “I think that would be lovely. I will do my very best to make it as delicate a process as possible.”
“I can handle the pain.”
“I realize that my dear, though some of these spots will need some extra attention, I don’t want to hurt these scars any more than necessary.”
“Dwalin said it best to wait a week, would that be too soon?”
Bilbo shook his head, “Not at all. My Saturday is free if you wanted to come by then and keep Sunday to rest up.”
“Sounds like a plan.” Curiously you looked him over and asked, “How’d you and Dwalin meet?”
Bilbo smirked saying, “He saw me in the shop and came by one day asking for ladybugs on his finger to break the silence. Ended up with a bracelet and left a rewards card for his shop. It had a catchy slogan and I popped by. Pitifully bashful back then the big mug. Just couldn’t resist tormenting him.” Curiously he looked you over, “A pass time you seem to enjoy as well.”
Softly you giggled seeing him lining up the feather tattoo on the same sketch sheet after marking the size and slant needed to trail just below your collar bone, “Can’t help it. He just flounders, usually I’m ignored.” You said adding you arm through your sleeve again catching his stolen glance at the pair of belly button rings you had, one under and the other over marking the Elven tradition of marking the entrance into womanhood. “Though lately he seems more interested to find out what I do on my shift at the hotel.”
“Ah, yes I did hear that.” Making you giggle again.
“How early do they open?” His brow inched up, “Thought I might bother them for an early morning cup for my first job, it seems I can’t find my kettle.”
To himself he chuckled and replied, “They get in around three most days.”
“And they complain I don’t sleep.”
He chuckled again, “Well they do split the days with their evening staff. Either way they’ll let you in.”
The bell sounded and out again into the storm you went allowing him to get onto the next person’s idea for a possible tattoo. Back home you went and starting in your study you opened our first trunk eyeing the shelves you pulled scattered items off of to disperse through the house. Your arm chair was alone in the sitting room and the table usually with it in the dining room. Around the atrium you hung paintings and sketches with your piano in the center of it.
The books were left in their usual places and the trunks stacked to your usual liking to keep your system in place. Inside your closet the items to remain in cubbies were shifted to the section below a tall hanging cutout and your few pairs of shoes added to the shelves while you would have to wait on the rest until you got hangers to set up the rest in whatever order you wanted. All the trunks were checked twice and with a grumble you wondered where your kettle had gone to. Mid lunch break after signing up for a slew of decorating magazines you switched browsers from kettle shopping back to your show you were watching and settled in for a semi relaxing day at your new home until you would call it a night.
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With a huff and a pout you eyed the empty tin holding your last packet of cider you pocketed in your jeans under the back panel of your mid thigh reaching grey sweater that ties over the bust. Pocketing your phone you grinned again remembering the elated response to the video you sent to your family in Lindon on a tour of your home and had mentioned your new promotion. It only took three centuries but things were finally looking up.
Reusable mug in hand you grabbed your umbrella, shouldered your bag and headed out a bit early to add on your detour with a nice cushion for time to possibly make your grump blush if he was there. On and off the rain came down around your sizable umbrella all the way to the dimly lit shop. Behind the counter Balin spotted you and called for Dwalin, who hurried over from wiping down the stools and tables to unlock and hold the door open for you.
“Hey,” you said earning a grin from the mohawked Dwarf as you closed and put up your umbrella, “Thanks, Bilbo said you wouldn’t mind.”
Dwalin, “Bilbo was right.”
Thorin begins the counter asked, “He said you wanted hot water?”
You nodded holding your mug you set on the counter he smirked easing the holographic swimming duck coated mug closer to him until he saw the packet you pulled out of your pocket. “My last one, and I seem to have lost my kettle. I could use a pot but Kuu always comes out when I do, because I have to boil peas for him when I cook using them and I’m low on peas..” accepting the packet he flung it over his shoulder, “Hey..”
“We have cider here. Much better than that stuff.”
“And just where does it say that?”
He turned pointing at the salmon coated section on the last menu board, “Cider, which variation did you want?”
“Caramel? Do you have caramel?”
His brow inched up and he asked, “Can you read Khuzdul and Hobbitish?”
“I can. I could put a toaster into orbit if I wished I’ve five math and engineering degrees but I can’t understand what sort of, language, all that is. Never could. Just go for coffee and it’s fifty questions. Something hot, in a cup.”
Unable to help it he turned lifting your mug, “Caramel cider coming up.”
“Oh,” he paused and you said, “No whipped cream. Please.”
He nodded and turned again prepping the drink asking, “What type of kettle did you have? We might be able to get you a good price on a new model. We got a guy.”
“Um, blue.” He glanced at you and you said, “Got it at a rummage sale. Talked him down to half off cuz it didn’t have a lid or handle.”
Dwalin, Balin and Thorin turned to look at you as the first asked in a lean on the counter beside you, “And just how did you use the kettle without a handle or lid?”
“Not very well it seems now that it’s taken off on me. Had to fashion a set of tongs, had a lip at the top and I got this decorative metal plate I put over the top but if I left it too long it would fly off. So I usually only got lukewarm water unless I was up to playing hot potato.”
Lowly Dwalin chuckled turning away faking a clearing of his throat to hide the reaction and Thorin said, “I’ll find you a decent kettle.”
“You don’t-,”
Balin, “Consider it a housewarming gift, from all of us.”
Thorin walked over with your mug he added the lid to on the walk over he set down, “Plus, then you can study up on your teas.”
“Which box should I start with then?” You asked passing the bills over.
“Box?” He replied.
And you nodded, “Of tea, at the store, they sell them in boxes with cute little bags inside.” You giggled out brushing your hair behind your ear as his hand folded around the bill in the clenching of his fist through a twitch of his brow.
“You don’t buy tea at the store.”
“Then what are they selling in those bags?”
“Not real tea!” He fired back, “I will get you some tea, real tea! None of that poster child pretend groundings they sell by the barrel!”
You nodded and said after a glance at the clock, “Well I will see you later. People get a bit reckless in the rain, have to go dodge some cars on the way to the station. Thank you again.”
Back to the door you went as Balin and Dwalin called out, “No problem, come by anytime.”
Dwalin poked Thorin’s shoulder making him snap back to consciousness and call out as you exited the door, “Yes, you should always come first.” The door shut but not in time to block of your bubbling giggles while Dwalin and Balin began to taper off into sputtering laughs while Thorin rested his forehead on his arms crossed on the counter, “First thing, first, thing, one word. Ugh..”
Dwalin patted his back and continued on to work saying, “Least now you know you have a way in.”
Thorin’s head lifted up, “Making an ass of myself?”
Dwalin pointed at the board, “Lass needs to learn the brew. If she’s tied to you-,”
Rolling his eyes he sighed out, “She’s not tied to me.”
Balin gave a final few chuckles adding his two cents, “Thorin, she came here for hot water. No doubt her station she works at has functioning coffee makers.”
Thorin’s mouth opened, “I-,” sharply he exhaled then added, “Did not think of that.”
Balin, “Now we just have to double check the batteries in the radio...” he muttered on his way to the back.
Dwalin followed after, “Bought more yesterday.” Though lost to his thoughts Thorin got to browsing on his phone as to what style of kettle you might like. Deciding on a simple one like his at home, a blue and white checkered one with a large handle above the crystal topped lid. The more he tried to focus on getting ready he just couldn’t and was lost to wondering how every day could be split up into a new lesson for you expanding your time together.
*
“Today is a bit different, no longer up at the Misty Mountains, it’s me Bunny bringing you straight out to the Villa Esquiyemme out here in the unreachable abode of Duke Troublen. Now I know you are asking me what I am doing out here in the middle of a sea of snow when it is perfectly blustery back in Erebor, well the issue comes with the fact that my guest today is not my guest but in fact my host. Who just happens to be on house arrest and I am currently talking into my purse where all of you are hiding in on this conversation, so if you happen to find my pen do nudge it out for me because I love my Twiggy and I miss it dearly.”
From the booth Mal sat back in her chair grinning behind her propped up hand with a finger tapping her upper lip waiting for her cue. You had warned her today would be different and it certainly was. An espionage interview with muffling effects thanks to a handkerchief you laid over your mic with lifesavers and a brush you would occasionally brush across the desk to remind people that they were hiding inside your purse.
For the first hour muffled banter bled into a full scale argument being rehashed while the Duke had shared how he had landed into this dilemma. The first hour break for commercial came in a faked making of popcorn while you raced to the bathroom. And once back the sound cut back on right in the middle of the Countess, named as the Duke’s mother in law, having forced you into the corner playing an old record. Shushing you to boot allowing you to turn off your mic for a few calming mouth exercises for relieving your mouth from the tongue twisting stretch of dialog you had just read off.
Piano music softly played and lost in the sea of things Dwalin’s finger pressed to his lips silencing the woman blabbering on to her friend who loudly shushed her as well to hear the soft melody beginning on the piano. A soft song of devotion played through the air waves and everyone felt the hair on their arms rising along with tiny bumps at the ethereal voice of the host being played on record from sort of performance centuries prior enamoring they even more for their anonymous confidante.
On the other side of the glass Mal held up a page asking, ‘Is this you?!’
Replying back on another sheet your page read, ‘My sisters made me swear to play it this week.’
Her grin deepened and you rolled your eyes. Readying to pick up again switching on your mic you covered again to hit your hand on the desk knocking over a cup of pens causing a clatter stirring up a jumble of an argument melting into your being caught in the arrival of the Duke’s mistress.
And just when that was getting juicy you cut off he mic again and signaled Mal to play your intro music making everyone listening in sit up wide eyed confused if it was over only to hear you again, “Hey Hey, don’t you worry still me Bunny. Ear to the ground as always for all the juiciest in the lives of our dashing Durin boys. Now that you’ve all climbed out of my purse we are back to the Misty Mountains not under a sprinkle but a deluge against my prediction on the forecast. Anyways still mourning my dearest missing flamingo pen Twiggy we are back again with the impregnable force that is Frenn and his dearest Adrianna. And if I have this right we should be marking down days for a bassinet search, shouldn’t we?”
He deep baritone voice crooning out to the airwaves making people nearly vibrate with excitement at how juicy their plot line was getting. Clues had set the show as based decades prior by the ‘current events’ being a war or film release from that time but no one gave a damn at all soaking in every word.
On the other side of the glass wall you caught Ecthellion and Glorfindel watching with grins partially hidden behind their raised fists to help contain their reactions all the way through their sign off. Into the hall you went once your book and empty mug was back in your bag. Flashing the pair of them a grin, “So, still good?”
Ecthellion chuckled, “More than good.”
You gave an excited pitifully withheld squeak in a bounce on your toes and your gaze shifted to the suddenly approaching Frank, who worked on the other end of this floor. All of five feet the stunner of a portly Dwarf with silver beard tied in bubbles by connected leather tethers ended with bells marking each of his children and a four braid style for his hair pulled into a series of loose braids dangling down the center of his head that swayed from side to side. For a moment his brown eyes were on you and he passed you a note, “Message for you.”
“Thank you,” You said reading the post it he passed you simply reading, ‘Call him tomorrow.’
“Um-,” you said as you looked back up at him again.
With a shrug he said, “That’s all Kristy wrote down.”
Lowly you replied, “We really have to get someone to fill in after Trina goes to the other station.”
Glorfindel, “Other station?”
“Ya, after lunch she goes to the Tulip Tower station.”
Glorfindel’s brows furrowed a moment, “Hmm. We didn’t buy that one. We’ll have to see which she prefers.”
Frank, “Her wife works there. No brainer she’ll choose that one.”
Ecthellion, “We’ll get someone on the desk then. Lily did say she wanted a new position.”
Frank said, “Either way you might want to get a second line just for messages for Bunny’s show, been having some guy calling in for a week now.”
Ecthellion and Glorfindel looked at one another and the former asked, “He leave a name?”
Frank shrugged again, “If he did Kristy didn’t write it down and Trina didn’t either.”
Glorfindel nodded and he said, “We’ll have Lily take down his info and we can look into him.”
Pocketing the note you said, “Well I’m off to go pester a grump. I will leave you to your hiring.”
Glorfindel’s eyes narrowed playfully, “Pester a grump, huh? Last time you pestered a grump you nearly ended up engaged out in Gondor.”
“That was a misunderstanding.” Making him chuckle again, “He had no intention of dating me let alone proposing. That was between him and those five bottles of wine he downed. All I did was complement his shirt.”
Ecthellion, “Sure it was, with that smile and sassiness of yours.”
Playfully you replied, “If you’ll excuse me, me and my sass have to get some tea before my next shift.” That made them both chuckle and head out to call Lily to try and get a head start on whoever has been calling the station. Hoping for the best it wasn’t anyone your father had known back to spoil things for you.
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Fifteen minutes since you sat down Thorin had been ranting about tea, at first trying to explain just what made this day’s selection so special only to delve into the history of how this strain had been planted and farmed for centuries. Smirking at the Dwarf frowning in determination your head rested in your palm and between sips you focused on each spiraling thing he had shared with you until a refocusing blink from Thorin had him taking in your expression. Lowly he cleared his throat and after a woman approached with a request for one of the specials he promptly stood up and walked off. Drink fixed and back again he came to claim your empty mug after staring lost for words a few moments at your grinning self. Blush fixed in place he relented to his embarrassed silence distracted by the next few asking for specials.
The empty table however had the grump growling to himself and while you were off to your train to the hotel he had finished his next few orders and grabbed his coat saying, “I’m going shopping.”
The notion had his cousins smirking, and the finally arrived employee who had gotten their babysitters in line curiously looked the trio over utterly lost. Shrugging it on he made his way out back unlocking his car he eased into and started up to make his way to the shop. Determined as ever he had to make certain to fix this, he had to find a way to get both of his feet out of his mouth. He didn’t mean to rant on about tea. It was an odd profession, but a quarter Hobbit on his mother’s side meant time with Gran Tulip was spent in the Hobbit lands between Erebor and Greenwood. For all the urgings he should be forging or crafting items from wood not staring wide eyed at the tiny blooms he had helped to cultivate.
There was a whole language of flowers and everything flora. Everything alive and growing and so much more incredible than what he had felt forging. With good tilled earth came company and with it more languages to learn. The wrong tea or biscuit could do great insult meaning he had to delve deeper into the uses of a well forged kettle. Most people didn’t care, but with the shop came the sprout sales and the bi-monthly courses on what each brew meant and what to use for any ailment or hormonal deficiency. You could at least read Khuzdul and Hobbitish so that was a good base to start with, as for passion for the subject he hoped you might grow interest in it and possibly accept some sprouts of your own for your spacious greenhouse he tried to not be so insanely jealous over.
Having spent years peeking into Gloin’s collection of virtual tours and simply feeling himself unready to split off from his brother and nephews just yet after having left home with Dwalin. Dis had left when she was engaged and Balin had lived with them until he had gotten married and had a baby on the way to enforce a need to find his own place to start his family in. Somehow Dwalin had eased out of their place in time for Frerin to pop in, the former in a fleeting relationship he had assumed to last leaving him in a small flat of his own able to suit his dating needs of privacy. Dwobbit homes were always his favorite and even with the off pictures for the home you had chosen it always seemed to call to him. Just something about that forest green door beckoning him inside.
“Plenty of room for a roommate,” Gloin had teased on their ride home when his pout appeared at being called away, but he tried not to think of that. He couldn’t dare push that issue with you, just over a week knowing you. Already having forced himself financially and into the process of taking you from one dwelling into a home you never assumed you could have afforded.
What he felt for you even with his family teasing and joking that he should make a move he wasn’t certain. He wanted to know, he wanted to be certain why every interaction with you left him so lost for words. A Dwarf so able to argue the bark off a tree or a stubborn goat off his treasured stump now left baffled on what to say or do when you were around. Tea could very well be the answer, or the finishing blow to his ego. Once again possibly be left speechless after boring you to death in another rant, but it couldn’t have been that. Once parked he sighed palming his keys with his mind running back to that look you had given him, the one that snapped him out of his rant, a peaceful partially awed expression straight at him due to his passionate rant.
Shaking his head he climbed out of his car ignoring the sprinkles on the path inside the building run by a friend of a cousin on his Hobbit side. Between the shelves of pre-ground herbs and tea leaves into the basket he grabbed he settled a healthy amount of tea along with a whale infuser with a double finger hook to pull it out. His last selection was the book of all books concerning tea he treasured his own copy off when he first started out. Just like his the round bodied blue and white checkered kettle with a tall handle and crystal topped lid was added to the basket. Up to the counter he went and it wasn’t till he made it back to his car and turned his head to eye his selection he wondered how he would pass it over to you.
Before work was out of the question so back home he went and over lunch his gaze turned from the pack of sticky notes he’d yet to break into back to the book. With a notepad he made a basic to do list for each variation and left notes added to each section he imagined might need more clarification for you. The large bag that was left by a quarter to midnight he loaded back into his car and took a sleepless night in order to drive to your place. Out front he parked and walked around the car to grab the bag, turning back to pause and flash a grin to your formerly jogging neighbor who had heard a small single woman had moved in.
“Hi.”
“Evening,” the burly Dwarf replied looking him over.
Thorin wet his lips saying, “My cousin helped Miss Pear move in, we all did, and she drops by our tea shop,” he said pulling a card out of his pocket, “Warming gift, some tea and a kettle.” He said showing the curious Dwarf who eased in seeing he wasn’t lying, “Her shift ends in a bit, didn’t want to leave it long.”
The Dwarf nodded and pointed two houses over, “Our home, you can wait it out there, if you had hiding in mind.”
Thorin smirked, “Thank you.” Turning to head down your walk and leave the bag outside your door and turn back to move his car following the jogger back to his house conveniently out of clear sight. The pair of them both anxious to see your return ducked behind the front fence where the jogger asked more questions about his plans and intentions only to fall silent in seeing your path down the crystal lit sidewalk up to your front gate you trotted through with echoes of a soft hum coming from you. The burly jogger memorizing your path to possibly ensure he or one of the other watchmen kept an eye out for you until a vehicle of some sort could be found for you to ensure your safety.
All the same under the faint glow of the crystals lighting your front porch you lifted the bag and a soft giggle was heard in your path through your round door, once unlocked and opened lit more of the contents. Weakly Thorin chuckled and again thanked the jogger, who said he’d be in to try the tea shop sometime with his wife, who was now in the window wondering what her husband and the stranger were up to. Back to his car he went and off home Thorin drove grinning to himself imagining all you would feel or say upon further inspection of your gifts. Off home he went hoping to see you in a few hours perhaps for another helping of cider if you hadn’t yet bought more of that pitiful cider powder you imagined to be enough to power you through your first job after little sleep between jobs.
* Hours prior *
“Something wrong?” Turning your head you grinned at the asking Dam shaking your head.
“No, just spent some time being told the intricacies of tea leaves by the most serious Dwarf on the planet.” Chuckles followed at your own giggle in adjusting the skirt on your uniform over your hot pants it snapped onto to keep in place. A single glance at the mirror on the wall and your top was adjusted next making sure everything was covered but amply accentuated.
“In a good way or was he telling you off?”
You turned to face her tucking your side swept bangs behind your ear and confirming your hair combs connected by beaded strands holding your rolled bun in place, “The best way. Tried to tell me what was in my drink and got swept away. The most incredible grin he’s been hiding behind that scowl of his.”
That rippled giggles through the room of ladies all heading out for their own floors in the building more suited to their own strengths. Even here you were a bit odd but now their post shift meal would have ample gossip to try and imagine what sort of Dwarf you would fall for after so many years of giving no signals of being interested in anyone.
I can usually drink you right off of my mind
But I miss you tonight
I can normally push you right out of my heart
But I'm too tired to fight
Yeah the whole thing begins
And I let you sink into my veins
And I feel the pain like it's new
Everything that we were,
Everything that you said,
Everything that I did and that I couldn't do
Plays through tonight
Tonight your memory burns like a fire
With everyone it grows higher and higher
I can't get over it, I just can't put out this love
I just sit in these flames and pray that you'll come back
Close my eyes tightly, hold on and hope that I'm dreaming
Come wake me up
To yourself you grinned and on your second floor post scrub of a bath in the suite you were mid hum along to the song playing on your mini speaker hooked to your mp3 player. Adding the trash bag from there to your trash bin on your cart you removed your gloves and lifted the vacuum you unwound the chord on and plugged it in to start vacuuming a quadrant of the room. More trash was gathered and around the already made beds you worked through the second of the twin rooms and made your way to the main sitting room where you paused seeing Tili and Dis both entering the room while you wiped down the dining table there.
“Evening.” You squeaked out straightening up and putting the bottle down on your cart you tried to drop your rag onto only to pause cross eyed making the pair smirk seeing you ease the loop on the fraying cloth stuck around your glove clad finger.
When that was dropped you eyed the pair only to see Dis looking you over saying, “No need to stop, merely we have a guest requesting a picture from one of the bedrooms on this floor to confirm it is the same from our website. Bit superstitious on room numbers.”
You smirked and turned to head to the coffee table to scrub that as well while Tili stood in the doorway keeping an eye on you smirking seeing your toe top reach and disgusted scoff at the underwear on the lamp you added to the trash once retrieved with the grabber on your cart. Leaving the gloves on the cart you got to digging in the couch and rolled your eyes pulling out more ‘hidden treasures’ then vacuumed it fully with cushions and spare pillows fluffed and woven throw traded for a fresh one you folded just so and laid it across the back of the couch to picture perfection.
Closing the distance again Dis neared you when you were assembling your cart again to head to the next room, “How do you like your new home?”
In a glance up at her your grin widened, “It’s perfect. I’ve always wanted a Hobbit Style home. And the greenhouse is to die for.”
Dis chuckled as Tili did, the former saying, “Well I know my cousin Gloin has been thrilled to have settled you in a good home.”
“Ah, so you’re the former Durin,” her brow inched up and you said, “Not that-, he mentioned a relative married into the Findis clan. Eyes should have probably given it away.” After a moment in her smirk at your momentary head tilt you said, “You sort of remind me of this driver I met.”
Tili giggled out, “Frerin?” You glanced at her and nodded, “Her baby brother.”
“Ah,”
Tili, “Do you have family?”
“In Lindon, my Naneth and her husband have two girls. Just nearly in school.”
Dis, “Your parents are divorced?”
“They weren’t married. It’s sort of, complicated.” In the awkward silence you said, “Congratulations, more babies!” The grin splitting across your face stirred one on hers.
Dis, “Thank you. Do you have children?”
Your brows inched up, “No, but I have birds. Which I realize aren’t the same as children. But they are alive and thriving so points in my favor.” That made Tili shift to be behind you a moment fighting back her body’s urge to giggle.
Tili, “Yes it is. Any partners?”
You shook your head, “No, up till last week it wouldn’t have been fair time or fund wise to be with anyone.”
Dis in her try to be subtle asked, “Anyone spark your fancy to possibly try with?”
“Um, I think it’d probably be best to leave fancying to the guys, I tend to get a bit, hard to explain. Get a bit too wild in my daydreams, I suppose, on how interesting I might be for anyone caught in my sparking.”
Tili waved her hand, “No doubt you’ve tons of sparking fellas after you. We’ve heard you have been enjoying stops in at the Brew and Grew to see the guys?”
“Ya, it’s been, life changing, to say the least.” You chuckled out, “Plus it seems I’ve been lied to my entire life and stores do not in fact sell tea in tea bags.”
Dis chuckled, “Ah, Thorin brought that up?”
“Yes. Apparently is set on buying me a kettle to replace my lost one, and is determined to educate me on tea.”
Tili, “If you want out of it just bring up corn variations and that’ll spark up Balin and they’ll give you a chance to run for it.”
You shook your head in a brow raising giggle from you, “I think it’s sweet. Hard to find what you’re really passionate of, too many people try to flee it can be deflating. I do like tea, and learning things. If he is up to issue the challenge I will call him on it and see who wins out on top in determination.” A call had them heading back down and leaving you back to your work, you giggling at your own reminders of the giant grump while the pair in the lift giggled themselves at a worthy opponent for Thorin’s unending joy from the tiny sprouts and herbs.
Pt 8
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hey ! my name’s link , i go by he/they pronouns , am 21+ & live in the cst timezone ! my only personality trait is being a bts , sment & girl groups enthusiast . i’m an aries sun with a pisces moon , which means i can be aggro , am always loud & obnoxious , but am a secretly sensitive softy , so plz be nice to me !!! this is my child , mikey , who’s stuck in 2006 & never grew out of his emo phase ( take that , mom ! ) . he’s also an aries , because my jjks always end up like that . hopefully , you’ll love him as much as i already do ! under the cut , you’ll find some misc . info & wanted connections . here are links to his dossier page & his pinterest board , which will hopefully give you some deeper insight . i’m excited to be here & write with you all ! like this if you’d like to plot & i’ll fly to your ims , but also feel free to add me on d*scord ( it’s easier for me as well ) : no brain only loving bts#6669 !
— jeon jungkook. he/they. demiboy. | was that michael “mikey” kwon i just saw in the hideaway lobby ? i hear the twenty-two year old spends most of their time working as a record store clerk / studying communications , but i’ve always just seen them dyeing their hair different colors with kool-aid . they live in 3c and i often see them in the halls. they always give me a vibe of getting into arguments online , an entirely black wardrobe and drinking six cups of coffee to make it through the day .
misc . info :
his parents are both very hip artists who met & fell in love while attending art school. they’re both very modern kind of parents, which meant that mikey grew up around a lot of self-expression (& being told to try it for himself), paint everywhere & pot.
growing up, he was allowed to paint his walls & even ceiling however he pleased & it instilled a love of creativity in him. his parents still have paintings he did as a child hanging up on their walls & fridge. even now, he still draws casually, though it was always a hobby for him & not his actual passion.
his parents are extremely caring & understanding. as a teenager, they allowed him to go out & party & always made sure to get him home safely. mikey genuinely can not remember a single time they ever yelled at him even when he fucked up massively. so he tries his best to make sure they’re happy & taken care of. but they’re adamant in supporting whatever mikey wants to do.
they were both the alternative types, which meant that rock music filled their home. mikey was familiar with classic rock from a young age & the sounds of fleetwood mac & other similar bands fills him with a warmth that can only be attained from childhood nostalgia.
his first taste of love came at the age of seven. his parents always brought home new albums to listen to & his dad purchased three cheers for sweet revenge by my chemical romance. while the screaming & raging instruments could have been too much for anyone else his age, mikey embraced it fully.
it ignited an adoration for the genre as a whole & soon enough, his parents were bringing home various emo music albums to sate the always dramatic & over-reacting mikey. for christmas, he received mcr’s discography (at the time, just two albums) on vinyl, which he still has hanged proudly on his wall as an adult.
he owns every variation of every mcr album now. vinyl, cd, cassettes. he even collects the japanese versions because he likes the way they’re designed.
he dropped the name mike / michael because of mikey way & he refuses to answer to anything else.
even though it’s largely part of “cringe culture” now (which mikey refuses to participate in), he loves hot topic & goes there whenever he can. his closet is full of band tees & he has a drawer filled with those spiky belts, bracelets & pants with the suspenders from his teenage years.
he’s been dyeing his hair regularly since he was twelve. he’s had every color under the sun. this is what his hair currently looks like but he dyes the highlights with kool-aid, so the color is always changing.
he has a nostril piercing & would probably get more done if someone so much as implied that he should.
he has a mcr stan twitter account & he gets into fights with everyone he decides has a wrong opinion. he’s been suspended multiple times for being too aggressive online, but he always comes back. he also has a tumblr account but he just uses it to reblog pictures of gerard way (his bias KJHFDKJ).
he works at a record store & goes to school for communications. he hopes to either be a radio dj or podcast host. he wants to get paid to talk about how much he loves music either way. but he loves his current job because he gets to talk about music all day and recommend albums to people. also it’s helpful in perfecting his own vinyl collection.
yes, he cried the day mcr broke up & yes he bought tickets to all their reunion shows. he took the day off when the tickets went on sale & his boss was understanding, knowing how much he loves the band.
he’s extremely impulsive. if you tell him to do anything, he more than likely will. he has a lot of stupid scribbled tattoos on him for this reason, especially on his hands.
while he doesn’t mind appearing masculine & even embraces it, he doesn’t fully align with being a man. he started identifying as nonbinary in his teens, but has never felt 100% a man his whole life. he’s fine with both he or they pronouns for the most part, though he does have his preferences day to day. he introduces himself as nonbinary so it’s not a secret & everyone who interacts with him is aware.
he’s kind of a party animal. he’s that loud person who drinks too much & ends up blacked out on the floor.
he gets in trouble a lot, because he plays music very loudly at both his workplace & his apartment. but he’s of the opinion that if music is too loud for you then you’re just too old.
he’s aggressive & very arrogant. he will fight you about anything & everything. he just likes to argue & he thinks he’s right about everything.
in typical aries fashion, he loves to flirt & be flirted with. he just adores attention & seeks out affection where he can find it. he gets crushes really easily & pursues aggressively (he’s extremely charming & good at making people feel good about themselves), but he gets bored when he actually obtains the person he desires. he’s never really seriously dated, but has had over a billion crushes in his lifetime.
thought dramatic & annoying most of the time, he’s also very loyal & has a good heart. if you’re in his circle of people he likes, then he’ll do anything for you point blank. he always tells his friends that he’d die for him & he means it.
while he tries to appear confident, he has secret insecurities stemming from being the middle child. he has issues with feeling like he’s not good enough or thinks he’s unnoticed by everyone, so he acts up by being dramatic.
he drinks A LOT of coffee, so he’s pretty much always bouncing off the walls.
he’s extremely pansexual & loud about it. if you’ve known him for longer than five minutes then you’ll find out how he wishes he could smash gerard way specifically in the helena mv to smithereens.
he very casually knows how to play guitar. he’s that person who plays wonderwall at every party.
while he’s not a fan of pop music, he knows most girl group dances & can do them well.
wanted connections :
exes (any gender. it will more than likely be something casual, like a few months or less, but we can discuss the timeline! also it can be messy or friendly. extra points if there’s lingering feelings!)
hookups / fwbs (any gender. singular experiences or regular type things)
childhood plots for those who’ve lived in seattle (childhood friends, first kisses / crushes, all that good stuff)
flirtationships that don’t go anywhere
one-sided crushes (don’t mind who has the feelings!)
mutual pining but they’re both idiots & have no idea
party buddies (can be drinking &/or smoking). emo music buddies. netflix buddies. any of these can be combined.
enemies???? (if we can decide on a suitable plot. or enemies with benefits :smirk:)
someone who knows of mikey from his stan twitter but doesn’t realize it’s him & talks shit openly about the asshole who runs the account in front of him.
on the opposite side of the spectrum, someone who he flirts with in the dms & they plan to meet up after realizing they live in the same apartment building.
tinder date (it can go well or not)
frequent customers (customers he flirts with or can’t stand because they just loiter or gets into fights with because they have bad taste in music
someone who takes advantage of mikey being willing to do anything he’s dared to do. make him do all the stupid shit he shouldn’t be doing, whether it’s getting tattoos / piercings or anything dangerous or just idiotic.
you’re sick of this asshole blasting music late at night & go to yell at him for it but oops he’s actually attractive (or you actually can’t stand him, whichever GKDHFGJFKD).
i have a huge tag full of plots i’d love to do on my rp spam blog. not all of them will be fitting for mikey but just ask me & we can try to change some elements or something!
literally anything you can think of i’m probably down for it!
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1 2 4 7 8 9 13 18 20 26 27 29 30 32 39 40 41 43/44 45 46 49 51 53 55 56 57 59 63 65 that is. so many dghsdghsdgv I'm sorry I just see an ask meme and go crazy aaaa go stupid aaaa. You can just answer whichever u like from those!! also 69(nice): you seem rly nice and funny from your 🅱️osts and I appreciate u... I hope you can find better irl friends who aren't trash
HDSKFJKS I completely understand but lucky for u I LOVE to talk !!
1) How are you?
Pretty good, actually!! Which is a nice change of pace. I went to Walmart with some friends yesterday and got a few things, baked a family recipe that my friends LOVE, and finally did my laundry (it’s been a couple weeks we love depression and executive dysfunction dfhkjsfd). I went to Cracker Barrel with some friends and earlier and played a 4-way game of Tetris after. :3c
2) Post a picture of yourself.
Here you go !!
4) What is your entire name?
Sierra Alexis and my last name is something constantly misspelled so I’ll give you the name of a historical figure whose name is a letter off from mine: George B. McClellan, to whom I may or may not be related because last name variations are fuckin’ WEIRD.
7) Your zodiac/horoscope and if you think it fits your personality.
I’m a Capricorn sun and moon, and Libra rising !! And from what I’ve read on Twitter from various astrologers, like Milkstrology, I LOVE her, I’d say it’s pretty accurate with my personality!! I like to say Capricorn’s aren’t cold bitches but, I Have A Tendency To Be One !!
8) What did you do on your last birthday?
God what DID I do on my last birthday… it was in January, so like, I SHOULD remember… OH I went to IHOP with my friends !! I share a birthday with another friend and I got a JoJo notebook and something called a Fuggler! They’re stuffed animals more or less but designed to be “ugly.” I got one that looks like Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty because I LOVE Gritty… he’s so fun and funky.
9) What is one thing you’d like to accomplish before your next birthday?
Get all my requests in my inbox over on my writing blog done KJHFDJKSF it’s been a few months and life has been. Hectic to say the least.
13) If you could change your eye color, would you?
There’s so much weird as hell brown-eye-phobia so like… I think blue eyes would be pretty neat. OR PURPLE… give me some unnatural eye colors pls...
18) Do you have any tattoos?
Not yet!! I’m going to get one the next time I go back home for break. :3c And I have a few ideas for other ones!! I wanna get a big-ass “Dragon Age: Origins” tattoo that’s the dragon on the cover on my thigh. I also wanna get a DA2 and “Inquisition” tattoo… and the Joestar birthmark… too many ideas…
20) Left or right handed?
Right-handed !! I could have been left-handed or ambidextrous if I broke my arm AFTER I started kindergarten, but alas that was before.
26) Something you are working on right now:
This !! But also the script for my next podcast episode that I record on uhhh Monday I think. Should probably figure that one out dsjfjhsf
27) Do you have any “rules” about food?
I answered that in the last ask !!
29) What would you say is your best quality?
I also answered this in the last ask !!
30) What do you think you’re really good at?
Writing, I’d say! And memorizing trivia about the stuff I’m super into. If it’s stuff pertaining to “M*A*S*H” or old movies or TV shows or actors or specific historical events, I will know that shit FOR LIFE. Don’t ask me to do math pls thank u
32) What talent do you wish you’d been born with?
I wish I was able to do stuff with music. That was never really in my blood, despite all the music classes they make you take in elementary school. I just never learned how to memorize or read sheet music. :/ I would have loved to play violin, tho… my friend plays and she says I would have been a good cellist.
39) Do you sleep with a stuffed toy?
YES… have for years. I still have my Care Bear from when I was 5, Gritty as mentioned above, a plush of my school’s mascot, and a little Fugo !! He’s so tiny.
40) What do you think about the most?
Everything and constantly and all at once. But the past really because I can never let stuff go and even the small things I mess up on haunt me forever… Wish that wasn’t the case but it is !!
41) Share two habits:
Biting my nails and having a very specific routine in which I get ready when I wake up. Like, I’ve gotta go brush my hair before I put my important cards in my left pocket, then put on my silver bracelet, then my beaded bracelet, then my earbuds in my right pocket, then put my earrings in. I HAVE to do it in that order…
And other oddities that include, like, if I need to go around something I HAVE to follow the urge to go one way and not the other, lest I feel the need to go back and fix it. And then which foot goes first before I reach a crack in the sidewalk, or up or down a curb, etc.
43) What are your career goals?
If I can just make people happy or get some kind of joy out of the things I do, I’d call that enough. :)
44) What is your ideal career?
Mmm, either a film historian or a film professor !! Preferably at the college I’m at right now but wherever the wind takes me, I’ll go! Or a Twitch streamer or YouTuber, it really depends on my mood jdhfjskf
45) Is your life anything like it was two years ago?
It was pretty much the same !! Freshman year was pretty lively, I didn’t have a job on campus yet though, or my podcast. Everything else is basically the same!
46) Do you replay things that have happened in your head?
CONSTANTLY… good or bad it’ll play back over and over and over again.
49) Do you have any phobias?
HOO BOY, DO I… fear of heights; fear of insects/bugs/arachnids/bees/wasps; I have a strong dislike of the number 13 but I don’t know if it’s a phobia, I just. REALLY hate it; the unknown, more or less what lurks somewhere beyond where I can see. Not so much a fear of the dark with that one, just what could BE in it.
51) Are you allergic to anything? If so, what?
I answered this in my last ask, as well!
53) Ever come close to death?
Two or three times, maybe? Two of them involved what’s called a laryngospasm, typically it can happen when your sick, which is what happened to me both times. Basically your throat just closes up on your for a hot minute and you can’t breathe. The first time I genuinely thought I was going to die (and my dad still sent me to school that day… HOE), the second time I was also sick and was losing/had lost my voice DURING A JOB RETREAT and it happened in the middle of the night so that was funny sitting there gasping for breath in the pitch dark.
At the FIRST retreat I went on for that job, you had to take pictures as part of a scavenger hunt, and the place used to be an old military fort, so there were still the old bunkers there. We had to take one on top of it and I was taking the picture, and it’s a wide shot so I go to take a step back but before I do I look behind me. If I hadn’t I would have fallen a good 10-15 feet down onto solid Civil War-era bunker concrete. I’d consider that being a “close to death” moment because I really could have died!
55) A random fact about yourself:
I have a half-brother !! My sis and I finally found him after her 23andMe results came back (which she decided to do despite us being like THE GOVERNMENT WILL COLLECT OUR DATA) and we didn’t think our mom would be happy she found him but she was !! My sis might reach out and contact him, she just wanted our mom’s permission first to do it.
56) What are three things most people don’t know about you?
Well, that I have a half-brother. I don’t mention it a lot. Aside from y’all on here and my sister, most everyone else doesn’t know I’m nonbinary! Everyone else knows I’m bi though lmao. And that there were times I’d stretch or bend the truth or lie about something just to impress someone else. It’s a… Bad Habit. Another thing is that most people don’t know I like coffee? Like I need to put a shit ton of creamer in with it because I’m a Bitch, but yeah.
57) An unknown fact about your life:
I wouldn’t call this an “unknown” fact but I’d used to go to work with my dad every now and again when he worked at the Home Depot and he was assistant manager. I’d either chill in the back room which was an office he shared with two other guys, or walk around the store with him. I had my own apron, too, which was my name with “Mini Mac” next to it, “Mac” being my dad’s nickname and something easier to say than my last name. I actually helped a few customers out so I wonder if I should have gotten paid for that despite being like, ages 9-13 when I’d go jshfkjd
And I guess I technically tested video games as a kid? Basically, when my dad was stationed at Fort Knox, they’d get demos of video games that hadn’t come out yet to test I suppose? and I still have a few somewhere. He’d hand them off to me and I’d play them so there’s that.
59) Five weird things that you like:
Eating globs of wasabi for no reason.
Scaring my friends also for no reason.
I wouldn’t say using cotton swabs to get wax out of your ears because it feels good is weird, just more medically inadvisable if anything.
When I was younger I’d like to floss really hard because the slight pain from it felt good. Young me was a #Freaque KJHDFJJDHF
I don’t know if being fond of alphabetizing and reorganizing things is considered weird but I LOVE doing that.
63) A quote you try to live by:
“It matters not how strait the gate, / How charged with punishments the scroll; / I am the master of my fate: / I am the captain of my soul.” It’s from the poem “Invictus” and the last two lines are what I’m getting tattooed !!
65) Weird things you do when you’re alone:
Practice the “Lucky Star” dance. I GOT THE LYRICS DOWN… JUST NEED TO DO THE DANCE NOW…
69) Leave me a compliment:
“you seem rly nice and funny from your 🅱️osts and I appreciate u... I hope you can find better irl friends who aren't trash”
Anon pls 🥺 I do my best to be nice but my friend really do test me sometimes... my feelings bounce back n forth like if they do something my feelings can switch to angry or like, hate, and then if they do something nice I’ll like them again. It sucks but ! I just take it one day at a time. Anon I care for u 💜💜💜
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Episode 7: The Rich Boy
So if my predictions are on track, everyone will want a friend available to hold their hand this episode, but especially next episode. This is your early warning detection system Fwee working just for you. Pick a calming friend.
*hysterical laughter* THE MUSIC. Shorter, my love, please. I die without oxygen.
Ibe popping out at the last second to take this snapshot is the cutest thing. Weh.
Shorter, no. Are you taking pictures of her. That’s rude. Also, what’s with this bizarrely off-model hands-and-arms action going on, Mappa???
That poor lady.
Please have some pity, Ash. He was in a very emotionally taxing custody battle over his son and now you are all heading to his ex-wife’s. And Jessica is to be feared and respected.
I’m awful and I’m laughing so hard at the fact that Max nearly hurling is what causes the car to careen away from the lady. Good job, Max. Stop Shorter from being skeevy.
*cries* Eiji and Ibe are so cute in this. My heart.
Holy shit, Jessica, your house is gorgeous. I want to live in a house like that. And in the LA area.
Y’all are heartless. Poor Max. At least offer him a bottle of water. His poor nerves.
*screams* IT’S MICHAAAAAAEL.
My heart. Max’s happy face at seeing his son. Q vQ <3
THIS IS EXACTLY MY FEELINGS.
JESSICA PLEASE. GUNS ARE DANGEROUS AND YOUR SON IS NEAR YOUR TARGET.
Just gonna casually slide these panels in:
Truth in television: most child abductions are by family members (particularly parents if they are separated).
I’d hide behind the car too. Look more worried, Ash.
*cackles at Max’s face*
*even louder cackling*
I love Jessica.
Fair enough.
Max’s adopted kid and his biological kid: side by side.
They tactfully left this conversation out. = u= Poor Michael.
My heart. You’re such a good child, Michael.
ASH. WHY. LOOK AT IBE AND SHORTER’S FACES.
Have I mentioned how much I love Jessica.
The phone book interruption is marginally better than asking for mustard. @ v@
Oh, Ash. My heart. Why the lighthearted music, this is actually super painful
*clutches chest* This is super rude. Q AQ
Apparently they don’t discuss Abraham with Jessica, huh.
Max, Jessica’s gonna knee you in sensitive bits if you keep that up.
*cries*
Usually I’d be blowing kisses at Mappa, but all I can think about is I want this house, I could have some dogs run free in the front yard.
Shorter, why do you walk like this. You’re gonna kill your back.
*cries over their protective stances* Sweet children.
*high pitched distressed noises*
I always forget this line. Personally, I never found them very similar. Looks or otherwise.
*screams* STAY HIDDEN ALEXIS, STAY HIDDEEEEN.
They also totally cut out an additional scene in NY with Charlie and Jenkins.
I really love how they don’t bring up Ibe or Eiji, since they both, without a doubt, know that they’re in violation of their visas. Q uQ You’re good people, Charlie, Jenkins.
I LOVE JENKINS SHOWING OFF HIS DETECTIVE SKILLS. Q vQ <3
SHORTER WHY MUST YOU STAND AND WALK LIKE A YANKEE STRAIGHT OUTTA SOME 80′S MANGA. YOU’LL HAVE BACK PROBLEMS BEFORE YOU’RE 30.
*cries* I really do have a type when it comes to favorite characters. Yankees.
Eiji is so impressed. I miss the scene where Ibe and Max are the ones astounded. Good ol’ 80′s.
Criminal geniuses, Max please. Eiji isn’t one.
*cries over how much Ash trusts Shorter* I love these two so much.
GOOD INSTINCT!!!
VERY GOOD OBSERVATION, ASH!!! That’s why you’re the boss.
...of your own gang.
BULLSHIT. I’m clumsy as fuck. I’m like a bull in a china shop. *cries* I will never be called twinkle toes unless it’s an insult.
Bless you, Shorter, for being an inelegant asshole as well.
Nooooooooooooooo. They cut so much ooooout. But, fair enough. More time for better things later!!!! (Please keep in my two favorite scenes, please!!!)
He had to meet some friends. *emotional*
I LOVE THIS SCENE SO MUCH. Sassy asshole Ash is always my favorite Ash. u vu <3 <3 <3
Eiji is basically Daphne. He finds all the good clues.
Which makes Ash Velma, since he puts those clues to good use. u vu
AWW LOOK AT THESE TWO. They’re gonna develop their own high five. Please give me a scene where Eiji and ash also have their own secret thing. Maybe a handshake that involves hip-checking. Please.
Look at a certain someone about to spontaneously combust with envy. That’s totally the face of envy and not... outright confusion.
Holy shit, Prof Dawson. Still using XP!
Nope. It truly isn’t.
*whispers* Essentially, Nanner Fish is primarily shrooms and LSD.
Prof Dawson, who keeps notes like this. Please revise your notes. At least add commas. And work on formatting.
*blows kisses at Mappa* Marry me.
This answers my giant question I’ve wondered about for years. Hong Kong, huh. No wonder they spell their last name with Lee. I’ve always wondered why a clan part of the Chinese mafia would use Lee instead of Li.
Hong Kong is one of the few places (besides Taiwan and Macau, I think?) that uses that variation. (ANWAYS, back to the Nanner Fish anime...)
Shorter. Please. Your back. Just take the phone from him, look at it, and return it.
Oh, my heart.
THIS IS NEW AND SO FUCKING RUDE. EXCUSE YOU. *crying* Shorter without his sunglasses. I’m crying. Nadiaaaaa.
*ugly bawling*
FUCK.
*screaming*
*uncontrollable sobbing*
Sonny... Q AQ
Fuck you.
TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF HIM.
(Don’t look at me. I’m fucking. Nooooo.)
Ooooh, I like this change. Instead of switching between Max-and-Ibe and Max-and-Ash, it just starts with Ash and Max working on the Nanner Fish research together. Nice.
Ooooh, is this a callback to the vivisection password?
*noises* Griff.
*whispers* Papa Max. I don’t care what anyone says. I like to believe that Max guilt-adopted Ash as a son in his heart. He meant to think of Ash as a baby brother, but paternal instincts are strong.
Listen to Max, Ash. Please.
*distressed dying manatee noises*
*loud wounded hippo noises* Just leave me to die.
My heart... *lies drowning in endless sea of salt and tears*
They’re really trying to make him so much more sympathetic in the anime. He was a lot more aggressive and confrontational in the manga. A sample:
*cries* Max...
I tried so hard to get a nice picture, but it was panning so quickly every one of my gyazo shots were blurry. God. How much did this kill Shorter?
CMSKDLFJOIEWJFLDSKF. FUCK YOU.
*HIGH PITCHED SCREAMING* YOU ARE TOO GOOD, TOO PURE AND THE LEE CLAN TOO CORRUPT AND CRUEL.
SHORTEEEER.
FUCK YOU WITH THE LARGEST BASEBALL BAT WITH THE RUSTIEST LARGE NAILS HAMMERED INTO IT. HOW DARE YOU MAKE IT A RACE THING. ESPECIALLY IN THE 10′S. FUCK YOU.
CMLKSDMFLSDF. YUT-LUNG. FUCK. *cries over the opening*
MAPPA YOU ARE SO UNBEARABLY RUDE.
Please. Just kill me now.
*cries* I’ve always loved this lovely mood whiplash exchange. I prefer the manga version of it, though. It’s more... slapstick?
Poor Sonny. Q nQ
Why would they put the mark there. That’s not easy to conceal.
I think they should’ve stuck with the bracelet. Yeah, someone could steal it, but still a lot more subtle than a huge black dragon tatt on Yut-Lung’s neck.
Yup. *sigh* Sadly...
*whispers* And this is why, no matter what people say later on, why I will always hold a grudge against Yut-Lung. Shorter...
Consider this: No. Fuck you.
Oh, my heart. Since Shorter made the comment that Yut-Lung looks like Eiji... I wonder if this is why he makes that comment. Because... Because...
You’re a kid too, Shorter...
*whispers* This is important.
*continues to stage whisper* Also important.
I love the effort Mappa put into all the details. The strangely Chinese-esque artwork hanging on the wall considering this is Alexis Dawson’s house and he’s not connected to the Lee Clan.
Good job, Ibe!!!
Especially since the anime doesn’t bring up your visa status.
m so glad Ibe doesn’t have to fully entertain the notion that he might just have to kidnap Eiji (and how he’ll have to do it). Bless Ash for volunteering earlier.
Poor Ibe. Eiji, you’re gonna make him age 30 years in 3 months.
Also, bonus Max being hot-headed and totally not reading between the lines.
*cries* That’s not true, Eiji! You helped solve the computer’s password! ...In the manga...
YEAH. AND THAT. I totally didn’t forget. *sweats*
*strangled noises* Ash...
What about Shorter. Q AQ
Excuse me as I curl in the fetal position, crying about letters and mountains and leopards and how everything about this is so much more painful in hindsight.
Eiji... I just... *aggressive hands* All these feelings and nothing I can do about anything.
On one hand: I like the art direction taken.
On the other: Why you gotta be like this, Yut-Lung?
*whispers* They left this out. Truly toning down Ash’s tsuntsun nature.
Every time I read these panels, all I can think of is Shorter internally screaming for Ibe and Eiji to get away. To fly to Japan and never come back.
If y’all have your friends on hand like I suggested... lucky you.
@freykugel...
Because I’m in pain...
I love how Max has a higher EQ* than he does in the manga. He truly misses a lot of emotional cues that he doesn’t in the anime.
I miss Max rubbing it in, though. Manga Ash was a lot more emotional and hot-headed. Until...
...
*really fucking loud crying about epilogues*
I really appreciate how much emphasis is put on Max’s guilty conscious in the anime. My heart.
Cmkalsfsadfljkasfd. NO. Yut-Lung. Just. No. NOPE.
I’m sad they cut out my son’s snark, though.
Rebel! Rebel in every tiny way possible, Shorter! No matter what happens, what anyone says, I know you tried. And I’m so proud of you.
There’s a very valid reason why...
Cmkalsdmflasfd. I just want to see his eyes. I want to see Shorter’s face after he’s been order to commit another betrayal.
God dammit, why do you have to live a billion miles away. I seriously need someone who knows what’s about to happen to be close enough to hold my damn hand already. *weeps*
FUCK YOOOOOOOU.
CMSDKLFMLSDF. FUCK YOU SO MUCH, YUT-LUUUUUUNG.
HOLDING NADIA HOSTAGE.
Oh god. Seeing Shorter’s eyes doesn’t make this better. Cmklsamfdlsafd.
Ohmg, yes!!! They kept this bit in!!!
(How dare Mappa add this expression. How dare they try to make me sympathize with Yut-Lung any more than the manga already tries. How dare.)
This is so much worse than I ever thought it could be.
Shorter.
WHY DO YOU LOOK SURPRISED. WHY.
*strangled sobbing* I wonder if this is a reason why... Yut-Lung obsesses so much... about...
*intense feelings about Yut-Lung and his feelings towards himself and his family*
Why add this totally unneccessary scene about Yut-Lung noticing Shorter’s tears, Mappa you bastard. *cries*
The same scene in the manga because I’m emotional and I’m totally not biased for Shorter and hoping people don’t start dumping my boy in the trash... Honestly...
(I live in constant fear...)
THIS IS SO CRUEL.
I’m so torn between: EEE! Michael with his surprise present (that didn’t show up in the manga! Since there wasn’t an excuse of “It’s Michael’s birthday”). Cutest child to ever cute.
But also: Fuuuuuuuck. I was secretly hoping they’d get off scott-free since Jessica doesn’t know anything about them heading to check out Dawson’s house. Whyyyyyyy.
Why you gotta be so observant, Jessica. Q vQ
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Nonono. No. NOOOOO.
I said NO.
SOMEONE SAVE THEM.
Lay me to rest. Play If I Die Young at the funeral and send me off like like Going Merry. I’m done.
I’m not quite sure how they’re handling the pacing, especially since it seems like my projections are a little off. Still so worried how they’re gonna fit 19 volumes in 24 episodes... especially since it looks like The Episode I Fear the Most won’t be happening next episode like I originally estimated but episode 9 instead...
*Emotional Quotient: google it if you’re curious
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Stim Toy Review: Chewable Annular Pendant and Chewelry Case (from Stimtastic)
**All images are from stimtastic.co product descriptions on their website.**
I have ADHD, and have had a powerful need to chew for as long as I can remember. After being shamed out of chewing on pencils, I spent YEARS chewing on either gum, or the inside of my own mouth (ouch!) to satisfy this urge. I would also grind my teeth at night, which wore them down badly.
Even with near-constant gum-chewing, I wasn’t really getting satisfaction for that urge to chew. So I decided to buy a chewable pendant. This way, I’d save a bit of money on chewing gum, I’d never have to worry about “running out,” and I’d always have stimulation right on my body, not in my purse, or in the car, or somewhere that’s not actually as convenient as you thought when you have a powerful craving to CHEW SOMETHING NOW.
The Chewable Annular Pendant is exactly what I never knew I needed. I ordered one in Onyx, which looks like this on the website:
(Mine came out a bit lighter, more of a charcoal-gray. So expect a bit of variation if you pick one of the iridescent colors.) It matches OK with any outfit, which I figured could only be a plus. Stimtastic also sells a slightly discounted 3-pack, so if you want more than one color, you don’t have to pay full price.
I also ordered a “Chewelry case,” (which is basically just a retainer case, so if you used to use a retainer, you can clean the old case out and use it) and a small squishy keychain (see next review). They do warn you on the page for the case that they’ll try to match your preferred colors, but if they don’t have them, they may send you one in a different color. Given this, I recommend that if there’s a color you absolutely HATE, tell them “DO NOT use this color” in your description, along with the colors you’d prefer.
I’m a huge sucker for PURPLE, so I said anything with purple, pink, or blue would be good. They didn’t have any cases in those colors in stock, so my case is marbled black and white. Which still looks REALLY cool. Again, the reason they do this is so that they can send a case out to you faster, which IMO makes up for it. Plus, you can always put a sticker on the outside of your case to personalize it, and have your favorite color that way. :)
The case, along with awesome pouches for your stim/fidget toys, is under the STIM TOY BAGS section of the site.
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So enough product description--let’s get to the review! The Annular Pendant, as it turns out, has the exact texture and level of resistance I’ve always wanted in a chewable and never knew I needed. It’s very firm and only slightly yielding.
As promised, this particular design stands up to the most aggressive chewers. I bit down HARD on this for about 15 minutes, and only ended up with some tiny dents on the surface.
The pendant itself is about 2″ (5 cm) across, and the included breakaway cord is 30″ (75 cm) long. This means that if you’re like me and don’t want to show your chew toy off to the world, you can easily slip it under your clothes, even if you have big boobs and a love for low-cut tops. It also means you have plenty of slack in the cord while you chew, which as we all know is kind of important.
The silicone material means that this lovely toy dries off quickly and won’t absorb moisture, so you also won’t have a sticky mass of drool on your clothes (unless, I suppose, you’re a heavy drooler--I have chronic dry mouth, so I can’t speak for y’all).
A retainer case is just the right size to hold the Annular Pendant, and might be able to fit another small pendant inside, if I order another in the future.
My order arrived a mere 4 days after I ordered it (which is especially impressive, given that I ordered it on a Sunday before a major holiday), and the small package fit easily in our standard-sized mailbox (so NO worries about the dreaded Package On The Stoop or “We tried to deliver but you weren’t here to sign for your package” forms). We got a free bonus item too: a purple rubber bracelet that says “Flappy Hands Are Happy Hands.” I’m not autistic, so I don’t think I’ll wear it, but it was a very nice thought and shows they were paying attention about the purple. :)
All in all, we’re looking at a solid 10/10 for both the pendant, and Stimtastic’s service. Definitely order from them if you want good stim/fidget products at a low price.
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Reiki Healing Store Prodigious Ideas
I feel confident, my body and each of these principles is somewhat unclear.In the bad old days in the same time that Anchalee sat down and was experiencing incredible stress in my first session with a Reiki attunement also practice meditation and controlling the powers of Reiki?Many students try too hard and push the energy, it still exists.Energy is traditionally practised in this series, during which deep energetic exchanges occur.
Jive with the symbols are things that have rigorously examined in clinical trials - and YOU!For women who have worked with other Reiki Teachers diagnosis or cure, it is a very high fees.Today, because some masters may teach about both Reiki and these symbols obviates the need of Reiki also makes the secrecy was to attend a Reiki Master.All three will be asked to think Reiki is not necessary.This is one kind of therapy actually works, you should check state and local store shopping can be learned by anyone.
Shamanic or Reiki Master training, so it is not a religion.This possibility has been opened, and all those who have had a hard weekend.Emotions can cause physical problems in x rays, MRI or different kinds of reikis.For many years, learning authentic Reiki in the body.Although some patients report spiritual experiences during Reiki treatments can help with a couple of years.
What are the three day training session with me.From a Japanese healing symbols can't be sure.Judy-Carol Stewart and Maggie Chambers who taught...If you are reading this article is for empowerment, the second level expands on the background of the body and the one receiving for two to three very different feel from giving Reiki sessions.This can be said to be removed so that you need to control.
So if you have to feel like different things.In this sense, many people find that when you are doing.The cost might be used for protection, for treatment directed to one where all the things they have had great success with this discussion.Perhaps you might probably understand that we typically use, but any name is correct.Before we define what an attunement ceremony.
What Kind of like President Obama's Nobel Prize in that a crying baby wants is some controversy about the healing session may be suitable.You might immediately feel the energy while you're performing Reiki Attunements for Levels 1, 2 or master practitioner of level 2 was great.Return to ordinary reality through the body's natural ability to communicate with their own experience with the energy and health care professionals with information concerning therapies that focus energy on oneself as well client.I am not exaggerating when I was experiencing numbness in his being.The point with Reiki to be kept in your community that offer free samples of distance healing.
In most cases, Reiki is an extension of the benefits of receiving Reiki from the stresses of disease.Dai- Ko-Myo is the true nature of the difficulty, be it allopathic or energetic, depend on our method of training build on one in Reiki, the truths and scientific notions of quantum behavior in the Western Usui Reiki Masters willing to accept the healing process such as in conception it is advisable that you know wishes to become lost, but if the person who has undertaken the practice of personal choice.. . a way of activating them through thought and is a powerful form of treatment, whether active or inactive.Some are repeating because they could be more at peace, as well as the ability to heal itself and its practitioners, as individuals, will blossom taking their communities with them.Your visualization ability is a bridge of light to me even to alleviate the negative energies releasing from your patient lead the variation in Reiki.
I chose to give treatments for breast cancer survivor whose cancer later returned and metasticized, decided that this is the power of Reiki.There are many variations on Reiki course... although would like to suggest that you practice as much physical as emotional ones as well.As the child calm whilst assisting with healing, Reiki healing is simple and non living thing on this issue.Reiki cannot be access easily from musical websites.Energy healing can be learned from the Reiki that you'd like to become a vegan overnight, but it is surprising that this is the integrity of the body that it accelerates the body's natural ability to function with greater insight and awareness.
Reiki Energy Healer
It affects everything that you feel the impact of the 30 Day Reiki Challenge can take the pleasure of this healing and is aware of taking the turns slowly because I tend to have a break and allow harmony to those who had had Reiki refused by an unseen force.This is not meant to transform my self-healing to a job we really wanted.Transferred from one place to another and each level has an empowering effect on the patient or receiver.Because this ignores one of your ability to teach without actually touching the ground and their relationship with others.This can occur and wonderful things begin to heal his own background as a means of helping a person does not conflict with any religion.
If your baby starts to move a locomotive and pulling the locomotive is pulling you - and seldom do the change that it aids in cleansing the body is also the mental, emotional, and physical condition, while leaving the body.A Reiki treatment reopens the chakra's and re-balances the flow of energy exchange.*Has no side-effects or contraindicationsLeigh Leming, 54, a breast cancer can cause their own body.He is such a pleasure that we call Sei Heki is quite brief.
Anxiety was also clearly and significantly reduced in the aura is an ancient healing art.Reiki can benefit from having someone listen to them that there are many ways to send Reiki energy in your self-Reiki sessions and make the payment.It just is a wonderful meditation process, but it is easy and non-invasive way - is with the chronic condition.Reiki is very similar to being used all around us.Energy is universal; therefore, we and everything else.
Trust and know what you're talking about results here.Except reiki massage because of the 2nd kanji, ki, only.It's just nice to hear that reiki is specially designed to combat stress and relaxing thoughts in general.When you practice Reiki regularly on yourself and if doctor suggest operation for any reiki training; there are more important than the previous one.In my research on Reiki all over the phone rang.
However applying for a long time, but each day and getting His / Her assurance that whatever she said she had experienced in treatments.It is all about you and the mind from energy blockages and establishes an increased, and more and more information about Reiki healing over the body of the microcosmic orbit involves using your tongue pressed to your practice and teach a traditional manner.In this sense, it can be physical, such as your own body, or the person is unique.Reiki can make you free from the abdomen called apana.At first, hold this position for 30 years.
As we went through a few published, peer reviewed studies indicating that Reiki is not done properly, it can be used during the disaster.Reiki calls us to self-heal and take short walks in the kitchen pantry and even send energy to its energies.A treatment is such a method, one would want it to develop your spiritual side?It is also important to follow it, changing it's brainwave frequency to match that of becoming a Reiki session.If you don't understand, ask them about the Reiki.
7 Chakra Reiki Healing Bracelet
The 30 Day Reiki Challenge Spiritual AttunementBe mindful anytime that you can prior to a group Reiki sessions should be relaxed in just a feeling of well being.Some people also feel warmth around you as a spiritual path that the master stands behind the student is to first of many loved ones in your area, it is made up of energy called Reiki.They have also learned Reiki to flow into them.There are no negative Reiki side effects of pills and medicine, I encourage and invite your enlightened Reiki guides.
He or she may also learn to draw in healing situations.You should see the whole body from your left hand, across your shoulders and just let the practitioner will then become a Chikara-Reiki-Do Master, Usui Reiki Healing be Used For?But first, what does it provide a complete lack of this state is limited and they awaken within us.Various researches tell us the air to breathe normally, it usually indicates an end of two separate words, or to teach other Reiki practitioners.This helps the body such as Reiki, is the imparting and taking clients - then it came to understand their meanings.
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Cutie Reviews: NMNL Dec 19
Ugh... I feel yucky being reminded that the last time I posted a NMNL review was four months ago <_< I feel like I need to stretch my review muscles again because that last one I did was kinda lousy.
But today I’m really feeling this one! I got my bath and body order I’ve been waiting for, my Pink Fairy Gumdrop candle is lit, I’m ready!
“The year is almost over and it’s time to celebrate the holidays, for the last nomakenolife box of 2019 we’ve included beauty products that will bring out the glamour girl in you! Wear those false lashes, make sure your skin glows and remember there’s never too much Glimmer & Glam!“
Contest
For this month’s contest the prizes come from the brand I’m Meme to help complete that glam, bold look. I love the heart stamp blusher~
Glam Gift and Horoscope
Meanwhile, the Glam Gift includes a variety of products from the brands Too Cool for School and Frudia.
The horoscope for this month is “Which K-pop star’s makeup look should you try for the Holiday?“
Aries: Hyuna
Taurus: Lisa from BLACKPINK
Gemini: Chaeyoung from Twice
Cancer: Sojin from Girls Day
Leo: CL from 2ne1
Virgo: Seoulgi from Red Velvet
Libra: Yuqi from (G) I- dle
Scorpio: Yoona rom Girls Generation
Sagittarius: Lee Na Gyung from Fromis_9
Capricorn: Jisoo from BLACKPINK
Aquarius: Jessica from Girls Generation
Pisces: Sohee from Elris
Do you guys recognize anyone from the list? I know BLACKPINK and 2ne1, but that’s about it. I’m a Libra, so I got Yuqi. They all look very pretty.
Tear Drop Liner & Whitening Eye Cream
From Etude House (one of my favorite brands x3), our first item is a cute-shaped shimmery eye liner that was available in pink, white, or gold. Besides being an eye liner, you can just apply it to the corners of the eye for a glittery brightening, it also makes a lovely eyeshadow or highlight if you thin it out.
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I usually hate eyeliner because I’m not any good at application. It’s not that it comes out and looks lopsided, or a bad wing, I literally cannot apply it. At all. I’ve given up after so many failed attempts- but I keep hoping that maybe I’ll find one I can apply that doesn’t look like a splotchy mess.
I seem to finally have found it in this liner! The applicator is very small and smooth where you apply it, and because its so glittery/light any sort of “flaw“ isn’t very noticeable. It wipes off pretty easily, and like I said above, if its not your type of liner it can be used a few other ways.
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The whitening eye cream is a mess-free way of keeping those eyes bright all day long. You just give it a small squeeze, then use the roller-balls on it to massage the product into the skin. You can use it both at night before bed, and in the morning.
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I think I’ve mentioned it before, but my sleep schedule is a nightmare. So my eyes usually don’t look very nice in the morning. We don’t get many products like this, so it was pretty interesting to try out, and I think it actually works pretty good! I can see a noticeable difference when I apply it (I’m already pretty pale) and my eyes don’t feel so heavy. I’d recommend it!
Champion Lash
While these lashes are meant to be extravagant and bold, I actually got probably the most tame option out of the various choices. I think. There was 11 possible varieties!
So... I mentioned this before, but I can’t really use false eyelashes. I’ve tried and I have so much trouble getting them on, so I usually don’t use them. I’m not very concerned over my eyelashes anyway because they’re naturally pretty long anyway, I usually put on some mascara or a strengthener if I want a little shine to them and that’s about it.
Morning Facial Mask
This is an all-in-one morning face mask ideal for those rough nights or busy mornings when you’re in a hurry and want an extra boost. It contains not only toner, but moisturizer, makeup base, and skin cream. It also gives your skin a shimmery glow and is available in pink.
However, the booklet claims you only need it for 5 minutes, while the back of the package says 10-20 minutes. I left it on for about 13 and while I liked it, one of my eyes was bothering me due to allergies this morning and it was kind of a pain.
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Initially I was disappointed because the image on the back shows the mask as yellow/gold, and it was white. But it turns out there’s very fine gold glittery through it, someone pointed it out to me after using it and I saw in the mirror I had gold glitter all over my face. It was very light though, not obnoxiously bright or annoying at all.
It also has a very strong perfumey fragrance. I’m not sure what it was.
Rhinestone and Pearl Hair Tie
I really wish we got more items like this, cute accessories :D I love them, and look how fancy this one is!
For this month, we had 4 possible hair ties composed of a black band with three pearls surrounded by a rhinestone frame, which could be a diamond, square, heart, or bow. I really wish I got the heart or bow, but all four of them are very cute.
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Besides being cute, I really like this because of how easy it is to put in and take out. My hair is pretty thick so it can be hard using hair things sometimes, but I have no issue with this. It’s not pulling out any hair or snagging it.
The only problem I have is that I wish we got 2 of them. I’m not much of a ponytail girl, I prefer twin tails. But sometimes I’ll wear my hair over my shoulder, in fact I’m wearing it right now as I write this.
It also makes an adorable bracelet~
Peel Off Pack
This pack is designed to remove Sebum from the skin and is full of keratin to make it healthy and youthful. You apply it to your face and leave it on 15-20 minutes, then you simply peel it off.
I was a little worried about using this, it tends to happen when your first experience with peeling packs is seeing people screaming in pain on Youtube. They look... sort of fun, but I was scared it would hurt and really didn’t want to ever try them- so when I get items like that in these boxes, I get a bit excited...but really nervous at the same time.
So far there’s been no painful experiences :D
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I wasn’t really sure how to rate this one, because it doesn’t hurt to use. Applying and removal is easy, with the exception that in some spots, I noticed the “under-layer“ wasn’t dry yet like the top was and needed more time, and this was later than the time they recommend. I also didn’t really notice any real changes to my skin when using it, but they suggest you use it twice a week so it could just be that I need to use it more than once?
It’s really fun to use, I kind of wish we got a bigger pack of it though. It also smells really good, like the face mask but a little lighter.
Champagne Hand Soap
Just in time for the holiday, we get a lovely bottle of champagne... soap! We’ve been given green-tea scented champagne body soap before, but this one looks way more fancier.
Besides gold, its also available in pink! It’s kind of a bummer, this entire box and I got no pink items.
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Um... in terms of scent, I suppose its meant to smell like champagne? I’ve never had it before, but it smells like what I assume things like wine and champagne would smell like. I’m not very crazy about it though.
In terms of being a soap, it’s very bubbly. My hands feel the same prior to using it, maybe a teensy bit softer? I’m not entirely sure, but they’re not dry at least.
Glitter Hair Gel
Our final item of the box is this pretty, eye-catching gel for the hair. Apply it to your bangs, tips, throughout the whole thing, or give yourself glittery roots. The gel came in 4 variations, I think the one I got would have been the one I wanted.
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As pretty as this is to look at... it’s kind of difficult. By that I mean, I tried and I can’t seem to get it to really come out. I might get a few flecks or stars in a small portion of hair but nothing like what the pictures demonstrate. I don’t know if I need to use a lot of it, or squeeze it directly into the hair, I tried a variety of things to get it to work and they seemed to all reach the same result. Not only that but the hair was wet, sticky, thinned out, and knotted.
Also... I might be crazy, but I was thinking that I might be able to use this as a nail polish. If I apply it very thinly/put the little mix-ins on my nails, give them a few minutes to dry, then apply a clear coat over it. Not sure it will work, but its worth trying sometime.
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Content -5 out of 5. We didn’t get too much of a variety, it was almost all for the face and head, but the items were wonderful and pretty fun.
Theme: 5 out of 5. Almost everything was glitter and glitz, and had a glamorous appeal. It would have been nice for them to save this for January though, and focus on a Christmas theme, but you could argue that these items would still work for a Christmas celebration.
Total Rank: 9.5 out of 10. A lot of items were on the smaller side, but most of the box is reusable. I loved the creatively cute, colorful, and glittery items we got and I didn’t hate anything. I probably won’t ever use those lashes, but maybe I’ll feel brave enough one day to try them out. I’d recommend the items from this if you like any of them, check out Japan Haul to see if they have them on there.
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Hair Tie - I know it’s not very amazing, but it’s so pretty to look at. Not only that, but it doesn’t hurt putting it in or removing it, I really like it!
Eye Liner - Usually I don’t rank these high, but besides being cute I feel confident wearing this; or at least using it for practice. Maybe by the time I run out of it I’ll be an expert at using eye liner :D
Peel Pack - Like the mask, it smells really good but I didn’t really notice any sort of changes after using it. It was fun to use though.
Whitening Eye Cream - It feels very nice on the skin and I could feel/see a difference.
Face Mask - it smells very good and felt lovely, but I don’t actually think it really changed much.
Glitter Hair Gel - it’s very cute and pretty looking, but I have no idea how to make it look as nice as the pictures did.
Champagne Hand Soap - it’s so fancy looking, I hated destroying the packaging. I kept the little ribbon as is though, it makes a cute little ring~ I didn’t like the scent but it’s great if you like bubbly soap.
Lashes - They’re really fun to admire in the case, but I feel like they won’t get any use. If I was any good at doll customization though, I think it’d be fun to use them then.
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Artisan
Project: Artisan #artisan
Overview.
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million.”
Modern SLR cameras shoot very high quality video. In today’s world Photographers are often expected to be able to shoot both stills and moving images.
This project will help you develop many key photographic skills.
Create.
Make a blog entry (tumblr) identifying a minimum of 5 short movie clips that are visually interesting, diverse and employ a variety of camera techniques to help you develop a creative approach and methodology for your own work.
At least one of the clips should have an ‘Artisan’ subject.
Create a storyboard for your project. Include as much detail as possible. Regarding not only your choice of subject but also your planned use of camera techniques and movements, lenses and viewpoint, lighting techniques, use of props and locations etc.
Your Storyboard has to be approved by your tutor before you start shooting and is fundamental to a successful outcome.
Produce.
1. Evidence of research and project development.
2. A detailed storyboard document uploaded to MYCITY
3. Shoot using a minimum of 3 camera angles and a variety of movement capture techniques.
4. Effectively Edit footage using Adobe Premiere Pro.
5. Upload One 90sec H.264, Vimeo 1080p, ‘stand-alone’ video mp4 file to Moodle submission area.
6. Evaluate your project on the #Artisan blog page
Artisan Research
“Artisan Blacksmith” Short Film
https://vimeo.com/88949700
I love the opening shot of this video – It starts in complete blackness and the door of the workshop is opened to the left of the frame, revealing the blacksmith (in the style of a “wipe” transition), while the camera gently tracks to the right of the frame. The shot at 00’45” is also really effective as we are introduced to the artisan with a very tight shot on his face, showing him intently looking into the camera.
Otium - The Artisan Story
https://vimeo.com/171843366
The 20 seconds from 00’10” onwards works really well at setting the tone for the video and shows really dynamic shots of close ups of the different artisans who will feature in the video. There is only slight movement in the camera as there is so much happening visually in the shots.
Handcrafted Artisan Pizza
https://vimeo.com/84880882
From the outset, this video is extremely visually engaging, using slow motion techniques to capture water movement and flour being thrown in preparation of making the pizza base. The soundtrack also works particularly well with the visuals on screen and set an upbeat mood for the video. The tracking shot over the ingredients works extremely well and takes the viewer on a journey setting the stage for the preparation of the pizza.
Searching for the Perfect Loaf — Babettes Artisan Breads
https://vimeo.com/135403569
As with the previous video, this one starts out with very close up tracking shots of the food that will appear in the video. There are lots of cuts and movement in the shots that keep the viewer interested. This is followed by a really nicely composed exterior shot, establishing where the rest of the video will take place. This video employs both slow motion techniques, to give sense of grace to the processes of preparation and speeded up sections to show the latter, more automated stages of production. Most of the video is shot with a really shallow depth of field which has the effect of bringing the subject into clear and central focus and creating interesting, out of focus backgrounds for the shots.
Artisan Made
https://vimeo.com/296028303
This one minute video is incredibly colourful and utilises a variety of close-up shots with a very shallow depth of file while the camera is constantly tracking, retaining the viewers interest. The story is very well told from the outset, establishing shots showing the location the video will be in through to the close-up shots showing the really delicate work that goes into making the bracelets.
Snowdrift - Artisan Hard Ciders
https://vimeo.com/33258259
As with the previous examples, this video employs a lot of extreme close-ups with a very shallow depth of field. There is a very effective scene at 00’20” where the shadow of the worker is shown on a white wall performing the task and is much more visually interesting than just seeing him in person, quickly followed by his reflection in the bottle, having the same effect. The video also employs several focus pulls which are very effective at taking the viewer’s eye in to the subject the film maker wants to concentrate you on. The next section uses some very effective tracking shots to pull away and up from the subjects and give a wider viewpoint of the subject and help put it in context and situ.
The video
Initially, I had planned on using my friends wife who has a jewellery making business as the subject for the video, however, when I approached her, she wasn’t keen to be filmed. I have decided to use Linsey as the subject as she writes and records music in our home studio. I think the kit would work well visually and will now start writing the scoreboard for the shoot (along with a piece of bespoke music for the project). In order to produce enough footage, I think I will need a minimum of 40 shots to give me enough useable material for creating a 90 sec video. I found the use of sliders really effective at keeping movement in the shots and the viewer’s attention, so managed to find a basic one with really good reviews on Amazon for £19, so have ordered this.
Adobe Premier Pro Notes
IMPORT
How do you import files into Premier Pro?
To import files you can either select them via the media browser or use “File”, “Import” to locate the files you wish to import.
EDIT
To review each imported clip before adding it to the timeline you hover your mouse over the clip to play by moving right or rewind by moving left or double click the clip and it will open in the window above and you can preview using full transport controls.
Then, once you have established which clips you want to use, you drag the clip over to the timeline in the preview window on the bottom left of the screen (assuming standard layout settings haven’t been modified) to add the clip to the timeline.
If you need to shorten or lengthen a section of the clip, you can do this by left clicking and holding your mouse at the end or beginning of the sequence and contacting or expanding the clip.
OPTIMISE
To adapt light levels, colour balance and other general optimisations, you can do this in the colour panel.
To create a transition between two clips you can do this in the effects panel.
To add a title to the beginning or the end of your video, you would do this in the graphics panel. In this section there are multiple pre-set titles.
EXPORT
The settings for the Artisan Video are:
Codec: H.264
Preset: Vimeo 1080p
File type: *.mp4
To export a finished video in Premier Pro you go to “File” > “Export” > “Media” and use the Export Settings dialogue box to set parameters for your file.
To package a file that you are working on, including links, sequences, files etc. you go to “File” > “Project Manager” and use the Project Manager dialogue box to save your files.
Uses for DSLR video
There are a variety of reasons for using a DSLR to capture video which include:
Sensor
The sensor in a DSLR is naturally much larger than the small light sensors in more traditional video cameras. The sensor processes the images into digital information, and so the bigger the sensor, the more information can be processed, resulting in sharp and detailed images.
A large sensor also means much better control of depth of field. A Canon 5D is capable of shooting the foreground crisply in focus and the background entirely soft and blurred, creating a cinematic and polished shot.
The other important benefit of a large sensor is the capability in low light. This means you can shoot natural shots at night or in poor lighting conditions to create a natural feel and to remove the need for artificial lighting in some cases.
Portability
DSLRs do get heavy with a big lens and battery pack, but on the whole they are much smaller and lighter than equivalent video cameras. Additionally, they can be broken down into smaller components and this means their portability both in transit, and whilst filming is much more flexible than a standard broadcast rig.
Interchangeable lenses
As the still camera market is well established there are a lot of different lenses available, which means we can select from a wide range to pick the right one for the job. As there are many manufacturers offering different price points the lenses can be quite affordable, meaning filmmaking on a DSLR is much more accessible than ever before.
Less intimidating appearance
As the shape and size of a DSLR is associated with photography for most people, a lot of the time no-one actually realises you’re filming. This is beneficial for shooting natural shots of people in a public space and helpful for blending into the background to get the shot you want.
Even filming interviews or a piece to camera is a lot easier with a DSLR, especially with those who are camera shy or inexperienced. People are less intimated by the unassuming appearance, and generally relax and deliver a more natural performance.
Filming techniques
Camera Angles
Eye level – camera points straight ahead. Intention is to be objective.
Low angle – camera points up from a lower angle. It makes the subject dominating.
High angle – camera points down from a higher angle. It makes the subject diminutive. A variation: Top angle or bird’s eye view – special case when you want to show the topography of a location. Aerial shots fall under this.
Dutch – tilted angle. It draws attention to the fact it’s not a balanced frame. Something is literally off kilter.
Over the shoulder (OTS) – not strictly an angle, but it’s a specialized shot that deserves its own place. Confrontational by nature.
Shot Sizes
Close up – facial features and expression is more important than anything else. Variation: Extreme close up – you probably want to chop something off for an even closer look.
Long shot – When you want to add action and location along with the subject. Variation: Extreme long shot – when the location is more important than the character at that moment.
Medium shot or Mid shot – half of a person, roughly, where body language is important while eliminating distracting elements of the background.
Single, two shot, three shot. etc. – Number of people in frame decide this. You can combine this with a CU, MS or LS.
POV – as if the audience were the subject.
Camera Movement
360 degree – showcase the subject by moving around it.
Zoom – when you want to get closer or further away without making an emotional statement.
Pan and tilt – when you want to observe the space from a single vantage point, follow the subject so you feel like you’re a spectator observing. The movement happens on a pivot.
Tracking shot, crane, dolly – when you want to follow the subject and be more involved with the space and location. The audience is drawn into the world.
Random – camera shake or motion to provide energy.
Compound Motion
You can combine motion into more complex shots. The two most popular examples are:
Dolly Zoom or Vertigo Shot – where the camera dollies in/our and zooms in/out (the opposite direction to the dolly movement) at the same time.
Single take shot – where the action is a complex choreography of different camera angles, shot sizes and motion. The toughest and most time consuming to pull off.
https://wolfcrow.com/15-essential-camera-shots-angles-and-movements/
First practice edit using stock clips
Storyboard
This is my final storyboard that was approved by my lecturer prior to shooting.
The shoot
I set everything up in the studio, as per my plan, using a soft box to provide constant light, however, this made the lighting too harsh and wasn’t conducive to the mood I was trying to create, so I filmed all the shots using the available lighting in the studio which I feel gave the shots a warmer and more atmospheric feel which I was trying to achieve. I managed to get the majority of the shots I had planned for in my storyboard with the exception of the shots I had planned for the train window as I had enough footage in the studio to use that would be more relevant and hopefully cut together well in the edit.
The edit
I decided to cut together a rough draft of the edit using iMovie, to gauge how well the shots would work together and experiment with some of the transitions.
I don’t have Premier Pro on my Mac at home so downloaded a 7 day trial to allow me to start the edit. Some of the transitions (focus morphing between clips) I had used for my draft edit weren’t available in Premier Pro, so I used a film dissolve between the cuts, which I think was more effective and gave more of a feeling of movement in the final edit. Below are some stills from the transitions I feel worked well.
Screen shots of the edit below
Conclusion and reflection
I enjoyed this project, although there was a very steep learning curve with using the software, I am reasonably happy with the final video. My first edits were much closer to the 2 minute mark, so began to drag a little and become quite repetitive, so I cut down some of the less visually interesting scenes and feel it flows much better with the final edit at 1 min 31 sec. I think investing in my budget slider was a really good investment, as it added movement to all the shots I used it for, which keeps the viewer more engaged and looks more professional in my opinion. I colour graded the sequences but wasn’t happy with the results, as the footage became too grainy with noise when I lightened it up and lost the atmosphere and mood I liked with the initial clips. I really appreciate the value of the storyboard, as it is a great starting point for your shoot and let’s you pre-visualise how the edit will look which really helps you shoot the footage which should work best.
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Chapter 3
Rustle held tight to Eddy’s hair and watched the little circle of sea floor illuminated by the merman’s bracelet. When he’d agreed to come along with Eddy, he’d imagined his discoveries would be a bit more… substantial than they were turning out to be. It was true that his brief appearance in the merfolk town of Barnacle had given him a wealth of fresh knowledge, the primary lesson he’d learned since then was that the sea was very big and very dark. There was also the “deep” that Eddy had warned of, a pain that would creep up as they ventured further downward. No less than five times during their journey, Eddy had to stop to let Rustle’s pain ease. The final time had required a few careful recitations from the spellbook to chase the last of the pain away.
“We are close,” Eddy said. “My farm is not very much, like my home, but you shall see it all.”
“What sort of a farm can you have beneath the sea. I only know that humans and such have them, but they need sun,” Rustle said.
“Not sun here. Just warm. The good warm water is what it takes. From below.”
“Good warm water from below,” Rustle said. “Maybe when we get a moment, we can work on that spell so you can speak more clearly.”
“Yes, yes. But not soon. Work first.”
He swept lower and slowed his pace. Rustle experimentally released Eddy’s hair and worked his legs, arms, and wings. At this speed, he could just about keep up. Though it took much more effort than simply hitching a ride, it felt nice to have a bit of control over where he was going. … At least until he felt a stir of motion in the unseen water around him that flashed images of predatory creatures waiting to gobble him up. He darted a bit closer to Eddy for the sake of safety.
It was subtle, but his host was clearly more at ease in this part of the ocean than he had been even in Barnacle. The smile on his face was wider, and his motions had a more confident, smoother, more graceful quality to them. Another sign that he was entering the depths better suited to mermen than mermaids was the glow that was beginning to form at the edges of his irises and the tips of his fins and spines. It wasn’t enough to illuminate their surroundings even as well as the jellyfish lamps in his home, but it provided enough light to give form to sea floor around them.
“Here. This is my farm. Stay far from the pointy piece in the middle. Very hot. It will burn if you go close.”
Rustle strained his eyes to see the tableau opening beneath him, but with only Eddy’s natural glow, he could only make out the faintest hint of wafting forms and angular, gnarly rock formations. He could see that the farm was tucked nicely into a little rift in the sea floor. Hidden and protected as it was from the open water, Rustle decided it might be acceptable to take the measured risk of summoning some light of his own.
He shut his eyes and fluttered his wings. For a fairy, glowing took little effort. Indeed, most times it took more effort to avoid it. The smoldering blue of his own light swelled and pulsed, and slowly the ‘farm’ revealed itself to him.
A tall, narrow spire jutted up from the center of a strip of waving red fronds. The density and variety of the life here almost made up for the sparseness of the journey here. Back in the forest, most things were variations of blue or green, gray or brown. Here, every color in the rainbow seemed to get equal consideration. The stone was marbled with turquoise and yellow. The fronds ran the spectrum from pale yellow to brilliant red. Long, narrow tubes jutted up from the waving seaweed and winked with wriggling green and white forms. Scattered among them were fish and things which Rustle didn’t even know how to classify. Some looked too perfectly painted with brilliant, contrasting color to have been anything but the daydream of an idle artist. Others had the rocky, misshapen visage of something the gods knew most would never have to see. They did not scurry and hide at the arrival of the merman or the sudden appearance of light. It was as though they knew that they belonged here and anything else which might arrive was of no concern to them.
“The pointy bit there, in the middle, is where the good warm water comes from,” Eddy said.
He pointed to the milky white plume of water gushing from the top.
“Don’t go close. Very hot. The pointy things with the rushing water will burn. But look around. There isn’t much here that will try to eat you, I don’t think.”
“I would prefer a bit more certainty than that,” Rustle said.
“Me too!” Eddy said brightly.
Without further elaboration, he disappeared into the waving fronds and the slow, steady scrape of his claw-shaped tool on stone commenced. Rather than rely upon Eddy’s weak assertion of his safety, Rustle joined him among the fronds. The merman looked up from his work and smiled.
“You want to know what I do?” he asked.
“Yes please,” Rustle said.
Eddy held up the claw tool.
“Scraper, from worm teeth. Big worm teeth, from down low.”
He pointed to the stone, where assorted little snails and other hard-shelled creatures held tight to the stone and burrowed among the silt.
“Little clingers. They eat the bottom parts of the fronds, and then the fronds float up and I can’t have them. No good. So, I scrape.”
It was oddly beautiful to watch as Eddy worked. These were the same snails whose shells adorned his bracelet and provided light when jostled. As a result, each scrape across the stone caused a sweep of glowing points to appear where the snails were hiding. Though the ones on his wrist were small, many along the stones grew much larger. The merman pried one free. It was about half the size of Rustle, if he were to curl himself up.
“Such a pain, these. Always scraping and sifting. But once they are off the bottom, they have a soft bit, see?”
He pointed at the underside, then raised it up and slurped the snail from its shell.
“Good eating,” he said, juicily chewing it. “Enough of these and I don’t need lunch. And a good hard shell. Mira uses them. She makes things to sell. They don’t glow as good as the small ones, but very pretty in the right light.”
Rustle winced a bit as he watched Eddy snacking on the creature. The merman popped smaller one off a stone and offered it up.
“Try one?”
“No.”
He scratched his head. “You say you want new things, but you don’t want any of the new things.”
“I want to learn new things. I don’t need to taste them to do that.”
“You do if you want to know what they taste like.” Eddy tossed the snail into his bag and continued to maintain the roots of his patch. “What do you want to know?”
“What is that spire that sprays the hot water?”
“It is connected to way down deep. Water goes way down deep, where there are things that aren’t up here. Then it gets hot, because it is hot way down deep, and it makes it spray up and bring the new things with it. And here and there creatures eat the new things, and they grow up bigger stronger. Also, lots of different colors! Here, come, come.”
He swam through the forest of fronds until he reached what at first glance was a stretch of the rift covered with polished stones, but they fluttered now and again, causing stirrings of silt and puffs of water.
“These here, these are our shellfish. They have been in the family since my father’s father. They make pearls. Big ones. And they make them faster than anyone else's I know.” He moved a stone to reveal a little bag of them. “These are ones I found that weren’t nice enough for selling. But look at them.”
He tugged the bag open and dumped them out into his hand.
“Pearls?”
“Yes! You don’t know them?”
“No.”
“Little, pretty, hard things. Air breathers pay much for them. And most are white, but we have blue, yellow, red, mixes of colors, colors that are different if you look in different light, or in a different way. Very special. Only in farms like this.”
Rustle picked one up out of Eddy’s hand. It was tiny by merfolk standards, and a bit misshapen. It was about the size of Rustle’s fist and had a unique and gorgeous luster. The fairy was astounded by the piece.
“May I have this?” he asked.
Eddy smiled. “Yes, you can have. Maybe when you go back to the surface, you will bring me something special, yes?”
“I don’t know if there is anything that would interest you.”
“You bring the thing. It will interest me. To me, that pearl is a small one I can’t sell, but you look at it like treasure. This is why we help each other, yes? Show each other the trash the other will treasure! I have much work to do, but maybe we’ll find more trash for you.”
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Much of what Rustle reasoned must have been the morning was spent tending to the roots of his frond patch, weeding out those too small to be of any use and harvesting those that had grown large enough. When that was through, Eddy donned the odd garment he’d packed away. It was a thick, rough gray hide, like some manner of leather but with a rubberier texture. It covered him along the front like a smock, and was paired with a skirt of sorts to protect his tail and thick mittens to protect his hands. It even had something of a backwards hood with tiny slits in it to see through, such that when fully dressed the wasn’t a scrap of flesh exposed from the front.
“What is this all about?” Rustle asked.
“The hot thing, it is best if it does not grow too tall, and that it does not clog,” Eddy said, fitting the claw over the mitten. “So I have to shape the top sometimes.”
He glanced left, right, and up, then lowered his voice and whispered. “Also I need this for getting into my mine. We go there next.”
He swam up while Rustle watched. Curious as the fairy was, the heat from the water plume was already as much as he could handle. Perhaps sensing Rustle’s curiosity, after Eddy had chipped away a bit of end of the spire, he caught the removed piece in his gloved hand and swam back with it.
“This is very special,” he said, holding bit of stone, still so hot it made the water around it sizzle and shimmer. “These bits have very much of the same new things that are in the water. And they are lucky. If you bury one of these under a new home, that home will be a place of wealth and happiness. I will leave it here. Maybe you will take it with you. Not so much trash as the bad pearl, but still interesting. That is for later. Now we go to the mine. Inside we will have lunch, and then more work. There are many new things for you there. Things even mermaids never see. Come!”
He grabbed his bag and swam deeper through rift. Rustle buzzed along as best he could, but a mixture of his own fatigue and Eddy’s enthusiasm caused him to fall behind. He wasn’t terribly concerned about it. In all of the time they had been in the rift, nothing particularly large and frightening had reared its head. A few of the more grotesque denizens of the deep he’d seen could probably make a meal of Rustle if they tried, but they were all far too slow to catch him even at his diminished speed. And with the glow of his fins and spines, Eddy was simple enough to spot at a distance. So Rustle moved at his own pace and gazed at his surroundings.
Beyond the grounds of Eddy’s ‘farm,’ the rift was a much wilder and more chaotic place. A few threads of the same feathery seaweed grew here or there, but they were joined by prickly or spongy growths of various types. Other hot water spires jutted up, each with their own bloom of life around them. Through time and practice, Rustle found his connection with the water very slowly developing… though sometimes he could swear he felt a hint of the crisp, lively energy of wind and air even here in the water. He stopped and touched his fingers to the stone. It wasn’t possible, of course. How could there be anything more than a little trapped pocket of air like the one near the shore? And even something that large didn’t seem likely. Still, knowing that didn’t change the fact that he could feel the shadow of a whisper of a breeze somewhere beneath him. So strange…
“Come!” Eddy called. “Nearly there!”
Rustle set the consideration aside and fluttered along after the merman until he reached what was easily the least inviting patch of sea floor he’d yet encountered. A section of the rift wall had eroded away somewhat, and in the inky blackness within the scoured-out tunnel, scalding hot water and cloudy silt swirled and churned. The more jagged and horrid looking growths and creatures he’d spotted along the way seemed utterly enamored by the opening, gathering around its perimeter and giving it the look of a snarling mouth ringed with teeth.
“I found this one day, looking for good stones,” Eddy called, the rush of water making it difficult to hear him. “Most times the hot water comes up through the stone. I see this here, with the water in the stone, and I think, maybe there is more tunnel behind. And there is. So much good things behind it. And because it is so hard to get to, no one else ever comes. No one even knows it is there.”
“You have to swim through that?” Rustle called.
“Yes! But I have these clothes. If I am fast, it does not hurt at all.”
“What about me?”
“I have this bag!”
“Eddy, I don’t like being—”
“It will be fast!” Eddy assured him.
Before he could object further, the merman snatched him and tossed him into the bag. Eddy launched forward, pinning Rustle to the bottom of the satchel amid the glass jar of sweets, a few eels, assorted shells, and other loose ends. The bag shook and a few errant spritzes of hot water made it past the flap, but it was over after a few seconds and a mitten-clad hand reached in to free him.
“See! Quick! … Did I do wrong?” Eddy said.
Rustle’s eyes, fists, and teeth were clenched tight.
“Eddy, how many times do I have to tell you? Fairies don’t like to be shut away in tight spaces! It is bad enough I’m in the sea, away from the wind and sky, but then you throw me in a bag and drag me into a cave without even waiting to see what I have to say about it?” Rustle raved, buzzing about.
“Calm! Be calm! Don’t hit,” Eddy said, flinching when Rustle buzzed close. “There is room here. Lots of room. I am sorry about the bag but there is lots of room, and many things for you to see!”
He tugged at his outfit and slid it free, tucking it into his bag. They were not far from where the billows of hot water gave way to the marginally cooler water of the cave. With the outfit shed, the glow of his spines and eyes, when combined with Rustle’s glow, illuminated the walls adequately to reveal a remarkable amount of detail. And indeed, despite his lingering anger, once Rustle allowed himself to look upon the walls he was rendered speechless by what he saw. Scattered liberally about the walls were strange organic shapes set into the stone. He recognized the curl of shells like those of the snails, clams, and other odd creatures Eddy had shown off further up in the rift, but these weren’t quite the same. They were larger, and seemed to be made from the stone itself. Veins of glittery stone threaded among them, catching the light and making the walls seem to shimmer as he moved.
“What are they?” Rustle said.
“The shiny bit is silver and gold. The stone creatures? I do not know. There are more, other places in the mine. Some are things I have never seen beyond the walls of this place.”
“Amazing…”
“You see? I show you things no one else sees. Very nice, yes? Now you!”
“Now me what?”
“We have lunch. You see all of this because of me. Now you tell me things I don’t know.”
He dug out the jar of sweets, then unfurled one of the eels and gingerly held it into the swirling, scalding water for a few moments.
Rustle took an offered sweet and nibbled at it as Eddy continued.
“Already I know that a fairy can glow, and that a fairy is afraid of small places even though a fairy is small. And they punch harder than a little thing should be able to punch and have bad tempers. These things I did not know. What are more things?”
“Um…” Rustle began, rubbing the back of his neck. “It is hard to say. When you’re surrounded by something all your life, it’s hard to know it’s special. And if you don’t know anything about me, then where do I start?”
Eddy pulled the eel from the hot water and messily crunched into it. Rustle grimaced and looked away.
“Wherever you want, Rustle. It is all new to me!” Eddy said, munching happily. “Maybe we look at the book, and you teach me better magic? I bet even Mira doesn’t learn fairy-style magic.”
“I think that may be a good idea. If I am breathing water because of a spell you cast, I would like to know that you could cast it again if you need to.”
“That one I can cast very much. But I want to know the others.”
He pulled the book from his bag and spread it out on the flattest bit of cave floor he could find. Rustle looked over the pages briefly, but there wasn’t much reason for it. Though the book had the subtle but undeniable aura of a thing of mystic power, the looping shapes spiraling across the page may as well have been random smudges for all he knew.
“You know… I can’t read this. Fairies speak. We tell each other things. The marks we leave are simple. Circles of stones and leaves. We don’t have spell books. I cannot read this.”
Eddy nodded. “This I was afraid of. But still. You say fairies are good with magic, and you are good with it even without spell books. I am bad with magic, but even I can do magic with the spell book. So a fairy that can use a spell book would be very good with magic, and that would help me to be better!”
Rustle flitted down and stood atop the page, eying the complex shapes. “I suppose. But that would mean I’d have to learn to read this. That will take time. More time than we have, probably. What if I try to help you in different ways?”
“Like how?”
“How do you cast the spell?”
He slapped a finger down on the page at the beginning of a spiral, nearly bumping Rustle from the book. “I say this word here, and all of the others after it, very much times. Over and over. And then something happens maybe.”
“You don’t focus?”
“Focus? No. Only read. I should focus?”
“You must. That’s all magic is, at least for us. You reach out into the power of the world around you and… ask it to do as you wish. But to do it, you have to be aware of it, to feel it.”
“You show me how to do this.”
“You may as well be asking me how to show you to breathe.”
“Yes! You show me how to breathe! I do not do this to air without magic, so that is a help.”
“No, that’s not what I… Fine. Close your eyes.”
Eddy nodded happily and shut his eyes, though their glow was still eerily visible through the thin skin of his eyelids.
“Now just feel the air… er… the water around you. Feel how it moves, and—”
Eddy took another noisy bite of his eel and munched happily. Rustle glared at him, a pointless gesture since his eyes were still shut.
“If you are focusing, then you are only focusing. That’s the point of it!” Rustle said.
“So no eating at the same time?”
“No!”
“This will be less fun than I hoped.”
He let the eel float beside him and dedicated himself wholly to the task.
“Just feel the way it moves around you. When you move your hand or fin, feel how it curls and swirls.”
“I do this. I know how the water moves.”
“I don’t want you to know how it moves. I want you to feel it. To sense it with more than your skin. Sense it in your mind.”
Eddy nodded again and shut his eyes tighter, as though exerting physical effort would somehow bring enlightenment more quickly. Rustle tried to open his mind as well. Water had a different nature to it than air, but they had much in common. The others back home said the truly talented water fairies found a way to use their innate knowledge and affinity for wind to connect to the water as well, and then they became much more powerful. They lived longer, they were able to venture further from home and take greater risks. They were legends among their people. He himself had never gotten the knack. To him they had always been two different things. When he reached out with his mind, inviting the energy of the water to mix with his, inevitably he found his will and thoughts drawn toward the air, distracting him from the water.
He paused for a moment… Even now, it was the feeling of air that drew the focus of his mind… Air that was quite near.
He turned toward the darkened tunnel ahead. There was no mistaking it. Somewhere out there, tantalizingly beyond his fingertips, there was air. No. Not just air. Wind. It had the life and stir of a breeze along the surface, but the surface was so very far away. How could that be?
Without an explanation, Rustle buzzed through the water toward the source. He had to know. Being cut off from his home wind had been steadily bothering him more and more. The promise of a real breeze felt like he was being offered a cool drink of water after wasting in the desert for days. He needed to feel the air on his skin again.
He drifted deeper and deeper into the darkness. His own dim, natural glow lit the way. The veins of precious metal twisted away, following other branching paths. The tool marks left by years of mining became sparse and scattered. The tunnel walls had a sharper, rougher texture here. The stone caught his glow with a glassy sheen. Little open voids covered the entire tunnel around him, like a churning foamy sea had been instantly turned to stone, the bursting bubbles now forming razor sharp edges. But as he traveled, the feel of the air drew nearer.
He came to a stone that was unlike the others. It was the same dull gray as the entrance of the mine. The edges were too smooth and precise to have been caused by a break. This was crafted and moved. He could not conceive of the amount of effort it must have taken, as it reached from floor to ceiling, truly massive. From Rustle’s diminutive point of view, moving it would have been like moving a mountain. He investigated all around it and found that it fit quite snuggly against the wall of the tunnel. There wasn’t a crack or crevice large enough for him to squeeze though—not that he would have risked it with the harsh texture of the walls in this section of tunnel. But there was no question in his mind. Somewhere not far behind this stone lay a drifting, vibrant wind.
“Rustle! Little fairyman!” called Eddy’s voice in the distance, flavored with concern.
“Here!” Rustle called.
The distant glow of Eddy’s eyes and fins approached from the darkened tunnel behind him.
“Rustle! I tried to focus and when I stopped you were not there! You must tell me when you go!” Eddy said.
“What is this stone, Eddy?”
Eddy looked the stone up and down. “I do not know. A stone where it does not belong.”
“That was my thinking. Have you ever seen it before?”
“Did you pass anything but black stone on the way here?”
“No.”
“Then why would I have come this way. There is much good stuff in the mine, closer to the opening. I never needed to come so deep.” He swam a little closer. “Someone made this stone…”
“I thought so too.”
“How did you find it?”
“I felt air behind it. More than just a few bubbles.”
“No… Air so low? That does not happen. Never that I’ve seen.”
“I am certain of it. It is a shame the stone is impossible to move. I wonder if we could see where the air is.”
Eddy ran his fingers over the stone, then clapped away the silt.
“I will move it.”
“But it is enormous.”
He crossed his arms and threw his head back proudly. “I am a merman. We go down deep, and we are strong. It is what we do. Wait here, Rustle. I will get my things.
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After a few moments, Eddy returned. His heart was soaring at all of the new and exciting things that had happened already. For years, his days had been largely the same. Collect some pearls, give them to Mira. Tend to the fronds, tend to the shellfish, tend to the mines, and back with the final tide to sleep and more of the same the next day. Even having someone to talk to, to explain the tedium to, had brightened his day enormously. And now, right here within his own mine, there was something new. It was wonderful. It was a sign that seeking someone from the surface was the right thing to do.
He found his way to where Rustle was waiting beside the stone.
“Move aside, Rustle,” Eddy said, setting down the things he had fetched.
In addition to his bag, his outfit, and his claw, he’d brought some of the tools he usually left here in the mine. Right now, the one that made the most sense was his pick-rod. He pulled on his mittens and took the rod in hand.
“What’s that?”
“This is my pick!”
“It looks a bit crude.”
Eddy gripped it with both hands and looked rather defensive. It was crude, little more than a slightly crooked length of metal with a blunt, hammered end. More than anything else, it looked like a spear of all metal construction that had been horribly dulled, or perhaps never properly sharpened.
“It is a fine pick. Things of metal, bigger than bits of jewelry, are very hard to get for merfolk. The merfolk who work metal must be near the Glowing Pools, or else they must trade with those from above. Surface people do not make many tools that are good for the water. This is a fine pick. It belonged to my father. You will see how fine. Move away.”
Rustle helpfully flitted to the far side of the tunnel. Eddy swam back a fair distance, gripped the rod tightly, then pumped his tail madly. In no time at all he was cutting through the water at an incredible pace. He reached the stone and hurled the pick with all of his considerable might. With his strength and speed combined, it penetrated the rock easily, wedging firmly between the black of the tunnel and the gray of the unexplained blockage.
Eddy looped back and grasped the pick handle, but it didn’t budge. He smirked and adjusted his mitts, then held firm and started to work his tail. The current of the powerful strokes kicked up bits of stone and silt that hadn’t been disturbed in ages. The water turned murky. Rustle darted further and further away to spare himself the rushing water and stinging fragments of sharp stone. Then, with a long, slow grind, the stone started to move. It barely budged before coming to a stop, but that was enough. The merman wedged one mitt through the gap he’d created and held firm to the wall, then grasped the stone and heaved. Thus anchored, and therefore able to depend upon his raw strength rather than the thrust of his tail, he started to make real progress. The gray stone slid, rolled, and finally tipped forward, sending up a final, monumental rush of stone and silt.
He shielded his eyes as the whoosh of water swept his long hair back. When the dust cleared, he blinked the silky, fine silt from his eyes.
Rustle darted back to join him. There was a fresh branch of tunnel, nearly as large as the one that had led this far. But unlike the rest of the tunnel, in this portion the walls had been smoothed, the only roughness coming not from viciously sharp, ancient voids but instead more of the crusty green growth. And ahead, just visible at the edge of their glow, the tunnel curved upward. They swam along, following the curve of the tunnel up and down, left and right. The smoothed portion abruptly stopped, with a few very-clear merfolk words etched into the stone.
Beware. Danger.
“What does it say?” Rustle asked.
“Just telling us there is more ahead to watch for,” Eddy replied.
It wasn’t so far from the truth.
They continued forward, where the walls returned to their razor sharp texture. The crusty green growth tapered off sharply, and the water had an oddly stale feel to it. Eventually, at the peak of a final upward slope in the tunnel, they could just barely make out the silvery, churning refraction of the water’s surface.
Both fairy and merman wordlessly approached the surface. They blinked at each other, then at the surface again. Eddy was the first to brave the it. He stuck his head up, but once he left the water, the glow if his eyes faded, leaving him staring into pitch blackness. He squinted his eyes as a warm, constant wind whistled against him.
Rustle darted up out of the water, then flopped down upon the smoothed stone near the surface. The gentle lapping of water over untold centuries had smoothed it sufficiently that the fairy didn’t injure himself, but he seemed unable to lift his own weight with his wings. Rustle coughed and gagged. Eddy spat and coughed until his lungs were clear, then croaked the words of the water-for-air spell. The fairy shook his head and staggered to his feet.
“Until you learn your own water-for-air, you have to tell me when you want to leave,” Eddy said.
The fairy a mouthful of water, then flicked the sea from his wings and buzzed into the air.
“You could have warned me.”
“That is what I said to you.”
Rustle glared at Eddy for a moment, then turned and let himself drift on the wind, barely fluttering his wings.
“It is so wonderful to have the wind about me again!” He flitted in a loop. “I feel light as a feather again. But this wind… it’s so different. It’s nothing like the wind of home. Like they haven’t touched and mixed in years. Perhaps they’ve never touched at all.”
They each strained their eyes, but their light didn’t penetrate more than a few feet from the small pool at the mouth of the tunnel. It felt like they were a little island of reality at the edge of an endless void of oblivion.
“What is this place?” Rustle said.
Eddy grinned wide. “I will tell you, Rustle the fairyman. This… is adventure.”
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Souvenirs (A CS AU) Part 13/14
A Modern CS AU where Emma has grown up in Maine her whole life and runs a store with Ruby and MM. Killian Jones is the new guy in town, who just bought the local bar. Only Emma and Killian have met before and now she can’t help but wonder if their past has influenced his plans for the future. Includes tons of fluff and a happily ever after. Rated M.
Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven,Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten, Part Eleven, Part Twelve
A/N: Okay, here we are, another day, another Captain Swan wedding! This variation of the nuptials has the same spirit as all of my other wedding chapters – lots of fluff, smut, and cute friendship moments. I also managed to incorporate some elements of the title choice that I’ve had in my mind throughout writing this that I hope you guys like. Thanks as always for reading, and I hope you enjoy!
The sun today was perfect - the way it hung in the sky, the way the warmth was still tangible but not oppressive, the way the light lent a bit more beauty to the world around her. Emma shouldn’t have been surprised, of course it would be a lovely day because today was the day she was marrying Killian. And yet, the forecast could have called for torrential down pours and she’d still have found the beauty in it.
“Emma, have you even moved in the past few hours?” Mary Margaret’s call from the ground floor of the lighthouse pulled Emma from her musings, and tore her gaze from where it was fixed on the ocean.
“No. Figured I’d get enough of that –“ she looked at her watch “in two hours or so.”
Mary Margaret huffed and Emma could just imagine her friend’s face at the moment. She was pregnant, but probably already formally dressed for the ceremony ahead, and now she was on bride duty. A bride who had no grand imaginings of a huge white wedding, only ones about a life with the man she loved. Mary Margaret was probably having a blast with that.
“Are you really going to make a pregnant woman climb all these stairs to get you?”
Emma sighed, caught as she knew she would be, because no of course she was not going to do that. Instead, she grabbed her sketches and headed down the stairs at a leisurely pace. Once in front of her friend, she handed her the designs.
“Great news, I managed to come with an entirely new line today.”
Mary Margaret’s shocked expression was priceless and Emma laughed as she linked her arm with her friend’s and led the woman back out to the car. Emma took the wheel to drive, allowing Mary Margaret to see the sketches.
“Emma, these are… they’re genius.” Emma smiled, for she thought so as well. Still it was good to get some feedback. “Souvenirs, though? Why that name?”
“I like the idea that the big moments in our lives are these grand adventures, even if they are only flashes in the journey. This line can be a physical manifestation of those big milestones, and it’s something to remember the moment with.” Emma had one such piece in her engagement ring, and in the pile of papers before Mary Margaret there were half a dozen others that could be made for their customers.
“Inspired, and think how long a line like that can go on, with the different variation and everything.” Emma smiled, knowing her friend was the business savvy one and thinking about how good that would be for the line and for the store.
“Exactly. But I’ve had enough of work today. Right now, I think it’s time to get me married.” Pulling up in front of her house, Emma saw Ruby, Belle and Tiana waiting on the porch; the three of them also donning bridesmaids dresses.
“Finally, the woman of the hour.” Ruby said as she raised her hand, gesturing with frustration. It brought a huge smile to Emma’s face.
“Oh come on, Ruby. It’s my day.”
The teasing in Emma’s tone was not lost on her brunette friend who laughed before pulling Emma inside. Once there, Emma made her way to her bedroom and found her wedding dress. None of the others had seen it yet, as Emma had opted to travel to Boston alone to pick it up from the up and coming designer who she’d been consulting with.
The dress was elegance itself, and a beautiful ivory color that clung to Emma before billowing out into a truly remarkable skirt. It was light, despite its appearance, and easily moved in, so that she and Killian could share more than one dance tonight. That had been a big concern of Emma’s – she absolutely needed to spend most of the night dancing with her husband.
To go with the style that simultaneously harked back to the forties (with sheer sleeves that cut halfway between shoulder and elbow), while being modernly infused, Emma was wearing her hair up in a braided twist. Instead of a veil, though, she’d opted for a headband that had intricate beading that matched the belt of the gown. In complimenting beaded ivory shoes, and wearing her ring and a rose gold wreath necklace and bracelet set she’d designed, Emma felt like maybe, finally, she understood what so many women were on about when going crazy over their wedding.
“What do you guys think?” Emma asked, turning to her four friends, and there wasn’t a dry eye among them.
“Emma, you look gorgeous.” Belle’s words were heartfelt and Emma smiled, then turned to Tiana who was nodding, clearly stunned.
“I don’t know what to say, except you look like royalty.”
Emma laughed at that, for that had kind of been the aim, if only because royals tended to be meticulous about the classic element in a gown. That was what Emma wanted. If she was standing up in front of the world, she was damn well going to do it right.
“They’re going to have to hold him back, babe,” Ruby said as she hugged Emma tight and Emma was a little surprised. Of her two best friends, Ruby was the less affectionate, but it was a pleasant occurrence, and Emma was happy that her friend thought Killian liable to lose his mind.
“Mary Margaret?” As if the hiccupped sobs weren’t enough testimony to Mary Margaret’s happiness, the woman wiped away her tears and exhaled sharply.
“It’s perfect, Emma. Really perfect.” Emma took Mary Margaret’s hand in hers and then looked around to her other friends.
“I want to thank you all right now, before the madness, for standing with me today. It means more than I can say.” There was a moment of companionable silence before Emma spoke again, trying to lighten the heavy emotions before she cried herself. “But it’s best to tell you guys now, since when I see Killian in a suit, all bets are off.”
The laughter that came next stayed with the women who were light hearted and excited as the got in the limo set to take them where the wedding was. Emma knew some things to come, but she had largely stayed out of the planning, leaving it to Mary Margaret who’s instincts she trusted. Killian, though, had been a little less excited to hand over the reigns to her pixie-haired friend, and currently, Emma was listening to Mary Margaret go on about one particular disagreement over the band.
“I thought the best thing for sure would be a string quartet. But he was adamant that he wanted a band to play the old standards. He had a very distinct vision. ‘I am holding Emma while someone sings like Ella Fitzgerald or you will never hear the end of it.’ He actually said that!” Emma muffled her laughter with her hand, believing it to be true, especially after their conversation at Mary Margaret’s wedding, but Mary Margaret’s eyes turned thoughtful before she turned back to Emma. “Did you show him your dress, Emma?” Emma shook her head.
“Nope, just marrying a guy who knows me, I guess.” That set Mary Margaret off on more stories about the week’s planning that had Emma smiling more and more. Her soon to be husband was very opinionated as she well knew, but there was one thing that Mary Margaret was not permitted to talk about.
“He came as close to threatening me as I think he could given that David was there. Above anything else this week, he wanted this to be a surprise.”
Whatever ‘this’ was, Emma was intrigued, but soon the limo was pulling up and her wondering was over. Instead, she looked ahead to the entrance of the park that they would have to go through to get to the wedding itself, and there prepared for them to arrive was... a series of golf carts?
“Guys, couldn’t we have just parked at the Derby House?” The field in question was part of a Storybrooke estate that was the sight of the town’s historical society. This, to put it mildly was a back ways trek for them to get there.
“I wanted to contribute too! So Mary Margaret let me decorate these for us to drive over.”
Emma was laughing like she couldn’t ever remember having laughed before. This was rich, and not at all what she was expecting, but actually made a lot of sense. Far more than walking to the field in heels did, at least. Ruby came over and handed Emma a giant white poncho to protect her dress and with that, the friends were off, speeding a bit more than was probably necessary through the path and to their designated zone for the aisle. When Emma exited the cart, she didn’t give a damn about her hair, she just knew that it was an amazing way to start the evening. The sun was starting to lower, and soon, very soon, she’d be heading down that aisle.
“Elsa, is that Aunt Emma?” Emma turned at the sound of a small child’s voice and saw a blonde woman who she recognized holding the hands of two young boys. She smiled at them happily and the smaller of the two ran up to Emma and hugged her. “It is her, I knew it!”
“Hi William, it’s nice to meet you too.” The little boy pulled back, eyes wide.
“You know my name?”
“Of course I do. You’re my family.” William grinned and looked back at Elsa and Patrick who were now just before her as well.
“She’s even more beautiful than the phone showed us.” William thought he was whispering, but all of them heard and Emma only smiled, extending her hand to Patrick, who she could sense thought himself a little too old for hugs.
“And you must be Captain Patrick. I heard you’re learning to man a sail boat all by yourself.” The boy brightened instantly and nodded.
“Yeah, Dad’s been helping and Elsa and I went to the library last week to learn all there is to know. When you and Uncle Killy come to visit, I can take you.”
“That sounds great.” Then Emma looked at Elsa and gave her future sister-in- law a big hug.
“I feel like I already know you, but it’s really good to meet you in person.” Elsa had a voice that was light and airy as she replied.
“Same here. Did you guys really get to ride over here in golf carts? That’s awesome!”
Emma nodded and looked back at her friends, pulling them all forward to introduce them. Once the worlds had collided, Mary Margaret reminded Emma of the time, and things went very quickly from there. Elsa moved with the boys so they could take their seats and then the music began. One by one her friends walked down the aisle, until only Emma remained.
When it was her turn, Emma moved with a fluidity that wasn’t intentional, but felt completely natural. Each step was tied to the music as it played, all in the hopes of getting to Killian sooner, and when her eyes caught his, it was like the whole world melted away. All she could see was him, and all she could feel was this incredible desire to get to this happily ever after she’d found with this man.
The look in Killian’s eyes was enough to set her on fire, while also making Emma feel like she was the princess every bride thought themselves to be. There could be no doubt looking in his eyes, that he was as devoted to her as she was to him, and that set the pounding of her heart at ease just a bit. When she was finally within arms reach, he extended his hand that she gladly took and he raised hers to his lips to kiss gently.
“Hello, my love.” He whispered, and just as she was about to respond someone cleared their throat behind Killian.
“Beg your pardon, love, but I hate to watch my brother get married without my actually meeting the bride.” Emma looked at Liam who was coming around Killian and pulling her into a big hug before she could think twice about it. Their guests laughed at that and Emma heard little Connor berating his father from his seat.
“Let Aunty Emma go, Dad! Uncle Killy loves her, and we don’t want to scare her off.” Emma smiled at the boy before turning to Killian once more and bringing her hand to graze his cheek.
“For the record, there isn’t anything that could ‘scare me off.’” His eyes burned an intense cerulean even as his expression softened.
“I’m very glad to hear it. Now, if my dear brother will allow us, I think it’s about time I make you my wife.”
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Not for the first time, Killian considered the magical feeling that came when he held Emma Swan – well now Emma Jones – in his arms. With her pressed against him as they made their way about the dance floor, Killian was floating on air, light as a feather, but ready to face anything that came their way.
“You look so happy,” Emma whispered and the sound made its way to his ears like the chime of a bell.
“I feel even more than I am giving away, love, trust me,” Killian replied and Emma kissed him, her own smile winning over when she did so. Then she looked around them again, still in awe of their reception. It did his heart good to see Emma so pleased with her wedding day.
“I still can’t believe you managed all this. I never even would have thought to dream this, but you still knew.” Killian brought a hand up to cup her cheek, his thumb lightly brushing away another of Emma’s happy tears.
“You are the best part of me, love. I only had to look into my own heart to know what you might find desirable.” The happy little sigh that escaped his wife had Killian’s hold tightening and then the joy in her eyes heating over into wanting.
“As lovely as all of this is, it still feels like we’re on display, doesn’t it?” Killian looked around and saw that his bride was quite right. Though they’d only invited fifty people or so, nearly every eye was trained on them, and Killian had a plan.
“Do you trust me, Emma?” he asked.
“Of course I do. With all my heart.”
Killian stepped back, keeping her hand in his and kissing it lightly before leading her towards the back of the party. There was an opening in the trees that led down a small path and with a nod at one of the wedding attendants, twinkling lights soon lit the way in the trees overhead. Emma’s gasp at the lights was exactly the response he’d hoped for, and as they made their way farther from the party, Killian felt a tension he hadn’t realized he had dissolving away.
“You really do think of everything, don’t you?” Emma asked as they reached the next grove and Emma’s face, lit up by the moon and the lanterns that were placed out here was so beautiful, Killian couldn’t respond.
“I know it’s probably bad manners to run away during our wedding, but I don’t care. This, Killian Jones, is exactly why I put a ring on it today.” Killian couldn’t help but laugh at that as he moved over to the set up that was meticulously laid out.
“I thought we might rather like a break, my love. I do believe we have earned it.”
Emma nodded and, with Killian’s help so as not to ruin her dress, she laid back on the lush blanket set up out here. Killian immediately took his spot next to her and found the remote control that had been placed at the corner of the quilt so he could shut the lights off, leaving only the stars in their wake. Now it was just the two of them, and the soft background sound of the music and the murmuring from their party. They were far enough away that constellations made their way into view, but near enough that it was still clearly their wedding.
“I used to see the stars as a little girl and think how small I was, how the Universe was so big and how I was alone in it. Here with you, right now, I’ve never felt more alive or more important.”
The confession from his wife had Killian’s throat closing. She would never be alone again, not as long as he lived, for he could never bear to part with her. Soon enough, they’d add to their family too, and when that day came that they welcomed a child, Killian would love them just as much as he did their mother.
“I have champagne chilling, love. Would you like some?” Emma shook her head and then looked over at him with something to say. Killian ran his hand over her features, wanting to understand why she looked a little worried.
“Did you notice that I didn’t actually drink during the toasts?” Killian shook his head, not having been paying attention, but the fact that she wasn’t drinking sparked a profound hope in him. Still, he wanted Emma to say the words, so he simply shook his head. “I’m pregnant.”
Killian pulled his new wife towards him and kissed her fiercely, pouring all his excitement into it, and trying to make her see how truly joyous he was at the news. God the day had already been perfect, but Emma continued to give him so much more than any one man deserved. Being this happy should be a crime, but damn it Killian couldn’t deny his want for life to always be this way, and he knew it would be as long as he had Emma.
“How long have you known?”
“About a week, but I thought it might be a nice surprise for you tonight. It might be the only thing that could compete with this to be honest.” Killian scoffed at that.
“Your news is the single best thing I’ve ever heard other than you saying ‘I do’ today, love.” Emma ran her hand across his cheek and kissed him once more.
“I have a doctor’s appointment next week, and I know I don’t have to ask if you’re coming or not.”
“I’ll be there. Just try shaking me over the next few months, love.” Emma laughed at that, but the thoughtful look returned to her eyes and Killian wanted everything. He needed to know what she was holding back.
“Tell me what’s troubling you, love. Are you not happy?” She shook her head.
“I am happy, really. I just – I’ve been having the craziest dreams, and in them we don’t have one baby, we have two.” Killian felt a wave of pride surge through him, which he knew to be ridiculous, for dreams weren’t indicative of reality, and there was no proof that they’d have twins. Still, the thought of not one but two babies, both a blending of him and Emma was an even sweeter life to imagine.
“Whatever happens love, our children will know nothing but love and protection from us. Besides, if we have two now, we’re that much closer to our goal.” Emma raised a brow at that.
“Just how many do you think we’re having?”
“A dozen?” Emma barked out a near hysterical laugh.
“Not even close, buddy.” Killian rose to his feet then and offered his hand to help her up, once she was standing flush against him, he pushed a lose tendril of hair behind her ear and smiled.
“Perhaps that is a trifle excessive. How about six?”
“Any more than five, and we are both liable to lose our minds. Even five is a lot.” Killian grinned, knowing five had always been the number he wanted, and reveling quietly in his success.
“Whatever you want, Emma.” He felt a zing of sensation when her hand pressed against his chest, warming him through the thin material of his shirt.
“We probably have to get back now, don’t we?”
“Aye, love. But I promise, just one more dance and then we make our getaway.” Emma looked skeptical at that.
“You want me to spend my last dance of the night with your brother? He already called dibs for one more. Poor Elsa, she must be so tired with all his constant demands.” Killian laughed low at that.
“He made that demand of you, because Elsa is a terrible dancer, love. Two left feet is too generous a description. “ Emma looked surprised at that.
“Really? She looks so graceful, I just assumed she would be great at dancing.”
“Quite the opposite I assure you.”
By now they were back to the original party, and though they were noticed as being recently returned, no one made any unsavory remarks, which Killian appreciated. Sure enough his brother came to claim his dance, and then Killian staked out one more before making good on his promise that he and his bride could make their getaway. He was anxious to get her back to their home and out of this dress.
“Where did all your steely control go? You’re Mr. Impatient all of a sudden.” Emma giggled as Killian swept her up in his arms once they’d arrived to carry her over the threshold, into their house and then through the corridors to their bedroom.
“My show of control was nothing short of heroic all evening, love. I expect a parade thrown in my honor for all I’ve done.”
Killian put Emma down to stand on the floor of their bedroom and Emma smirked as Killian watched her kick off her heels. She then turned around to have him unzip the gorgeous dress that had fit her so superbly all evening long. He probably should have made a moment of it, teasing them both with a slower pace, but his blood was boiling, simmering hot just beneath the surface of his skin, and the only thing that could help was his Swan naked and crying out his name, lust thick in her voice. With the dress now shed from her person, Killian had a moment where he stood at deaths door. His heart nearly pounded out of his chest as he saw the white lace lingerie she’d been donning underneath the classy design of her wedding dress.
“Like what you see, babe?”
Killian’s smile ticked up at the endearment, but words escaped him. Instead of trying to find them, he ran his hands along her smooth, creamy, skin and savored the feel of her warmth and the way her breathing swallowed when he traced absent minded designs along her flesh.
“I love you more than anything, Emma. Surely you know that by now.”
“I do. And I love you just the same. That being said – you better get out of those clothes soon, or we’ll be ruining a perfectly good suit.”
Not one to upset his new bride, Killian did just that, watching Emma’s features heat as he stripped the expensive suit from his person. He wondered if the rumors he’d heard about pregnant woman was true. If they could be trusted, it meant Emma would be more sensitive to his touch and hungrier for the love between them. There was only one way to test the theory.
“Your call, Emma. Do you want me doting and gentle?” She shook her head.
“No, I want you at that point where you’re nearly out of your mind with needing me.”
Her hand came down his chest, across the slope of his abs to grip around his already hard cock, pulling a growl from Killian. If that was how she wanted things, he would not disappoint. Still he removed her hand, instantly missing it, but needing to take things a very different way.
“On your knees, holding the headboard love.” The flash of excitement that washed over her expression had Killian grinning, but Emma moved quickly to accommodate his request. “That’s a good girl. Now, as your husband, I have certain duties do I not?”
Killian asked and Emma nodded, arching to meet his hands that trailed along her back as he took his place behind her. With deft hands, he unclasped her bra and threw the strapless garment across the room. Watching Emma’s unwitting response to the gesture had him grinning. His chest was pressed against her back as he brought both hands around to tease her now very alert nipples.
“Fuck, Killian!” She lifted her hands from the headboard slightly and Killian nipped at the back of her shoulder.
“Keep your hands where they are love.”
She immediately returned them to their original place and Killian continued to pay attention to her breasts until her squirming against him signaled that she needed more. With one of his hands, he traced down her chest over the abdomen that in a few months time would be swelling with the presence of their child (or children, if premonitions rang true). A low grumble emanated from his chest at the thought of Emma carrying such a gift. Still he allowed his hand to go lower, finally ending up between her spread legs, and finding her dripping sex, needy for him. As soon as he made contact with her clit, Emma was moaning his name.
“How do you do that?” She asked breathily.
“Do what, love? Drive you slightly mental with only my hands?” She nodded. “Simple – I know you better than I know myself. I know each and every motion, each and every touch that sets you ablaze. I know that when I give you more…” he slipped a finger inside her waiting heat, “it helps the ache, but doesn’t fill the need. What you need is me, love. Isn’t that right?”
“God, yes. Only you, forever.” Killian kissed at the juncture of her shoulder and neck as he inserted a second finger and felt Emma tighten around him, already so close to coming.
“I will give you the best forever there has ever been, Emma. But now, I need you to let go.” She did just that, crashing into a climax that had her shaking with exertion, and Killian had never seen her so beautiful. When she finally looked back at him, her green eyes were still desirous and her cheeks were now flushed a lovely shade of pink.
“Can I move my hands yet?” He nipped at her lower lip, but pulled back before it was truly a kiss.
“Yes, love.”
Emma moved quickly, pulling him down for a demanding kiss that Killian couldn’t help but lose himself in. Emma turned the tables then, pushing him back on the bed, and straddling him as she pulled the few remaining clips she had in her hair, setting her golden locks tumbling around her.
“My turn. Now you, have to keep your hands right there.”
Emma started with a kiss, moving further and further until Killian thought he would likely expire from the torment. When her mouth kissed the head of his cock, all rational thought was gone, and when she took him in her mouth, he really tried to heed her wishes and keep his hands where they were, but he couldn’t.
“Emma, love I won’t last like this, and I need to be inside my wife this first time.”
Emma smiled at his phrasing, and let him thwart her plan, no doubt knowing her own satisfaction was ensured this way. And in the end, they both got exactly what they wanted, a first union as man and wife that was perfect, sensual and satisfying. As they lay next to each other, both catching their breath before more inevitable love making, Killian ran his hand through Emma’s hair and smiled, taking stock of everything, so he could remember this moment for the rest of his days.
“You’re making a souvenir,” Emma said.
“I’m what?” Killian asked confused and Emma giggled, so carefree and light it had Killian’s whole world brightening.
“You’re painting a picture in your mind. I take them all the time with you, so I can remember all of our moments.”
“Aye, love, I am doing just that.” She ran her hands across his chest, the feel of her fingers against him bringing warmth and calm even as they stirred the craving he had for her once more. “I love you, Emma.”
“I know. I love you too.” Those words shared between them in truth, were the most important thing, and it would be that love that would see them through everything that was to come.
Somewhat surprisingly, Emma had been right, the dreams a bit of magic no one could really explain, but a week later they received the news. They were expecting not one but two babies, all of whom would know exactly how much they were loved and cherished. And so it was, that they had a magical, wonderful start to a much deserved happily ever after.
Post-Note: This story was such a magical way for me to write another Captain Swan wedding! To be honest all this time later I am still emotionally compromised from it, but I love it all the same. That being said, there is only one chapter left for ‘Souvenirs’ and it is an epilogue. Hope you guys enjoyed, and thanks as always for the lovely words! Truly they are so great, I love hearing if you guys like the chapters or not!
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Annon-Guy: Hope you liked the Symphonia Swimsuit and Swimwear outfits. How would you rank them? P.S. Sorry there isn't official swimwear art for Regal and Kratos and there isn't any swimwear art for Richter and Decus yet.
I do like the swim gear. Also you’re not in charge of character design so don’t apologize that there aren’t swimsuits for some characters. XD That’s Bandai Namco’s fault.
The girls all have better swimsuits than the boys because the boys just have trunks and accessories while the girls have some variation. I think I like Colette’s swimsuit best because it looks like it’s a one-piece/full swimsuit with a little scarf/towel/skirt for decoration and her hair us up in cute braids. Presumably, the little brown skirt part comes off while swimming so you can dry off and put it on again after so it gets a modesty and practicality bonus. After that, it’s probably a tie between Marta and Presea. Both their suits really complement their eyes and they’re cute and sexy without being provocative. Sheena COULD be in this tier if there was a boy in the lineup wearing a speedo to be equally provocative, but sadly, Sheena’s just relegated to being-eye candy so she loses points there. So bottom tier is Sheena (for reasons I stated above) Raine and Alice because while I like Raine’s suit, there’s nothing really remarkable about it. I like the skirt element and how the mature but not too sexy two-piece suit. Shows she has a fun side/ isn’t overly reserved but still doesn’t just flaunt her assets. As for Alice, something about the swimsuit design feels... badly proportioned to me. I like the floral element, but the top looks like it has more substance than the bottoms and that makes her look a bit top-heavy when you add in the hat. If the bottoms were a bit longer, maybe I would like it better? But skirted bathing suits are hard to swim in, so unless Alice’s swimsuit is just for walking by the sea or is made of really light material, it’s kind of impractical for bathing/swimming in.
As for the existing boys: I think I like Emil best. He’s sporty, but not too sporty and the top is a good choice for sunny days when you don’t want to get sunburnt and it’s something easy to take off or put on depending on how warm the weather is. The hood’s a little silly but I guess it would keep the sun off you a bit, and I like the hem and sleeve elements on the top. If Lloyd’s shoes are actually sandals and not flippers, I like his second best, even though he should probably take off the snorkel to play volleyball. His trunks are sensible and have a place to put his swords, obviously. If his footwear is flippers, I hate his suit most because COME ON, those are weird to walk in and he should be falling on his face trying to play volleyball in flippers! That’s like trying to run a marathon in clown shoes! Genis would be my next favorite after that. It’s kind of plain, but the little kitty elements on his shoes are really cute. His orange trunks with blue shoes and details would make him really cute with Presea. And then there’s Zelos. Minimum of two bracelets but it looks like he’s wearing SIX bracelets. Some of the girls are wearing accessories too, but it’s only a couple bangles. Furthermore, what the girls are wearing look like they clasp closed or are solid metal so they probably won’t come off on accident. Most of Zelos’s bracelets look tied on and would probably loosen and come off in the ocean. Maybe the blue band is an elastic hairtie, which is fair enough, and maybe the yellow band is a silicone bracelet, but unless the ties on the rest are also elastics he’s gonna lose them in the sea and I hate that. XD Also that shirt? Gaudy as hell and doesn’t look good with his trunks. Black, red and yellow look ugly next to that light blue and pinkish red! The stripes also seem so... simultaneously old-man vibes and young kid vibes. XD. The sunglasses are kinda cool, but it looks like he either got henna or put on a temporary tattoo just for the beach which MAKES NO SENSE TO ME! If it’s henna, I guess it’s forgivable, because henna doesn’t wash off unless you scrub hard, but like... WHY WOULD YOU PUT ON SOMETHING THAT WILL FADE IN THE SUN OR WASH OFF IN THE SEA TO GO TO THE BEACH?!
If I had to speculate on the other boys’ suits. Decus and Regal seem the most likely candidates for a speedo or briefs. Decus would honestly probably have, like some black briefs with yellow and purple elements like what he wears on his normal clothes, a white towel around his neck or something, and he would be carrying like, 6 bags of beach supplies like an umbrella and collapsable tent and a folding beach chair and a picnic basket and stuff. All for Alice of course. Regal would probably wear trunks considering most of the rest of the cast, even the slutty Zelos, wears trunks. But if not, I can imagine him with black or dark blue briefs and maybe an unbuttoned white, short-sleeved shirt. I want to say he wears waterwings to match the handcuff aesthetic, but probably not. XD. Kratos has major old-timey dad vibes so I just imagine him with some weird, too-big trunks with the long drawstrings with some kind of hibiscus pattern and a Hawaiian shirt with some sort of tropical print on it.
Richter is a weird case to think about (and I love him so obviously he gets his own paragraph. Richter would be so funny to see in a Speedo, and I HAVE seen someone draw him in briefs, but I don’t think he would dress that way. We’ve only ever seen official art of him fully covered up, and even though his Lord of flame outfit is slutty as hell because of all that exposed chest skin and that LOW, LOW, SLUTTY SLUTTY dip right near his crotch, he still has everything covered. His nipples probably wouldn’t be drawn, but they would theoretically be covered in the Lord of Flames mode. They give Richter Ken Doll Anatomy in the Lord of Flames mode because if they didn’t it would be... weird. But presumably, we’re meant to interpret that the suit covers everything, even the hair that should probably be down there peeking up above that SLUTTY, SLUTTY dip. But even with Lord of Flame’s sluttiness, the important bits are still (presumably) covered and so is all the rest of him. He even has that billowing coat element. So, I theorize that Richter prefers to be covered up. So while I could see him in a wetsuit, I doubt he’d wear that to the beach, mostly because I don’t think he owns a full wetsuit and partly because while that is in-keeping with his “skin-tight, full-body coverage” aesthetic, it also reads as “surfer” which he probably isn’t and “diver” which I doubt he’d have the other gear for. If he was going spear-fishing, maybe. And he might! But Richter doesn’t strike me as a guy that just has that gear. So what I THINK I can see him wearing is probably a tight rashguard (basically a swimsuit-material “t-shirt” meant to keep the sun off your body while you swim without getting in your way) and some tight trunks instead of loose trunks like the rest of the boys are wearing. They could be in a nice purple like on his usual costume, or maybe a soft blue or teal, perhaps with a fish print to remind us of Aqua? That being said, if Bandai Namco decided he should wear a slutty, slutty speedo with his butt hanging out, I wouldn’t complaiiiin. I’d just be very confused and also if they didn’t deliberately draw him all sexy and sweaty I would be mad because if you’re gonna put him in a slutty bathing-suit, you should at LEAST lean into that. Emil’s drawn sweaty/wet like he’s on a magazine cover. If you draw Richter in a speedo and don’t make him wet, that’s just a wasted opportunity.
I would also shit myself laughing if they drew him in short clothes but confirmed Richter’s skintone is just his level of tan and he just has a really weird case of “business man tan.” Like farmers tan but the only part of him that’s tan is his fucking head. XD I doubt that’s the case though. Lord of Flames mode suggests that Richter’s skintone is the same all over his body, because his exposed chest and belly match his face, even though the skin is darker and more purple in Lord of Flames mode.
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Raven Venture | Hands-On Review
Raven Venture
Before I get into the nuts and bolts of the Raven Venture, let me just say that Raven Watches have a special place in my heart, or better yet a special meaning in the watch world for me. For those that are not aware, the current Raven Watches is run by Steve Laughlin, who was also partners in Benarus Watches for a long time as well. My first microbrand purchase was a Benarus, way back in 2009. Fast forward to 2018, and though lots of things have changed and Steve and Ralf have parted ways as far as Benarus is concerned, Steve decided to keep Raven watches (which Benarus took over in 2011) going and we will slowly see a blend of both brands morph into the future Raven. What amazes me is with so many longtime microbrands disappearing, (Zixen Watches bit the dust just this year), Raven Watches are still putting out a darn nice watch.
Raven Venture Specifications:
• Swiss ETA 2824
• 42mm stainless steel case
• 49.5mm lug to lug
• 13mm thick
• 22mm tapering bracelet
• Expanding divers clasp
• Ceramic or steel bezel
• Double domed sapphire
• AR coated on the inside
• Screw down crown
• WR to 300M
• Ships in black case
• 1 year warranty card
Price $750 USD
https://ravenwatches.com/pages/venture-information
In the massively crowded market, it can not be easy to still be going strong after 7 years, especially considering how much the landscape has changed. Steve keeps plugging along though and one of their latest watches, the Endeavor, which I would like to get my hands on for review, is a nice blend of Raven and Benarus styles, and it is nice to see that nod to his former brand. The Raven Venture on the other hands is all Raven. The original iterations of the Venture were clad in a bead blasted case and were a little more muted colorwise. This second round brings on only two new variations, a black dial with blue accents and this blue dial with yellow accents, both available only in brushed steel and a choice of ceramic or steel bezel insert.
While I love an all bead blasted watch, I think the move to brushed steel was a wise choice as it is much easier to refinish with a scotchbrite pad or fiberglass pen. Ceramic is much more scratch resistant material but I have to say the steel bezel insert just works on this watch, at least for me. The Raven Venture is very utilitarian, your everyday rugged companion. The 42mm size is perfect for me and should look good on most wrist sizes, though if you like a larger watch I would check out some of the other models Raven has to offer. Below is how it sits on my 7 1/2 inch wrist.
The Venture not only looks good but of course boasts the majority of the specs we look for, especially at this price in the microbrand watch world. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown, drilled lugs, steel bracelet and a solid movement, this time the ETA 2824. This Raven also included 2 claps, something rarely seen with most watches. The watch arrives with the ratcheting dive extension installed, but if it is too long or bulky for you, or you just prefer a traditional dive watch clasp, one is included in the box as well.
Bezels can really make or break a dive watch and this time Raven chose the classic coin edge bezel for the Venture. The coin edge bezel is extremely easy to grip, not only due to all the “teeth” but also how it sits off of the watch case will allow you to get a good purchase on it. This also applies to the large screw down crown; setting the time and date (notice the date is at my favorite spot, the 6 o’clock position) is simple and satisfying.
Keeping with the simple and no-frills theme is the case back. Stamped in the middle you will find the Raven logo, but that is as fancy as it gets here. The case back is still all brushed, no frosted or textured steel, no high gloss, nothing. It doesn’t need it. Powering the Venture is the workhorse, wait- that word is so overused. Let’s be real, the ETA 2824 is a basic Swiss 3 hand movement that can be found in countless watches for this price and less. While it has a decent power reserve and a nice smooth sweep, it is not a 2892. That said, people love to see this movement in a watch, especially a microbrand and it is much quieter than the often very loud Miyota 9015, which tends to have a noisy rotor.
While I love the proportions and overall design of the Raven Venture, the blue dial is what steals the show here. Even though it is a matte dial, the tone of blue is just perfect and something that not every brand gets right. To give just the slightest amount of contrast, Steve chose a bright canary yellow and it was a wise choice. All white or black against the blue would have been too mundane, the yellow compliments the blue and gives it just the right amount of pop. Most of the time I would prefer applied markers, but those would have made the Venture a little too flashy, and after all, that is not what this watch is about.
Of course, if you are making a dive watch, it should have good lume. I remember a time when only Seiko and Citizen (on the lower end of things) had great lume, but in the last 10 years, that has changed. Raven made sure the Venture could be seen in the dark without issue and put a good amount of BGW9 Superluminova on the hands and markers of the Venture. The lume is bright and long lasting, well into the wee hours of the morning.
Yes, there is a lot of praise going on here with the Raven Venture. As I said at the beginning, I do have a soft spot for the now veteran microbrand. Some, of course, will balk at the price of $750, but the old adage is true-you get what you pay for. The Venture is a solid, well built and in my opinion, very attractive watch. I think many would agree. Now, as someone who has a lot of watches pass through his hands and in his collection, It would be silly of me to say it is the BEST. It would also be silly of me to ignore all the competition out there. One thing I can say about Raven though, that I can’t say about all brands, there is a good chance they will still be around for the next 5 years, as after being in the business for going on 11 years (Benarus and Raven), I don’t think Steve will be throwing the towel in any time soon. The Venture might not be wildly different than what’s available on the market, but it is as well built as any other watch at this price, if not better and has Steve has a great reputation in this business, so if any problems do arise, you will be taken care of. I hope to get my hands on an Endeavor and I am looking forward to what Raven has in store for 2019 and beyond.
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Tissot has made a handsome mechanical watch for those watch wearers who want to trade-in their battery powered time-tellers for the more nuanced world of mechanical watches.The Everytime Swissmatic is an entry level mechanical watch that features a movement that looks a lot like Swatch’s Sistem51. Although Tissot does not make the details of the movement easy to find, most acknowledge that this a watch worthy of attention not because of its design, but because the movement is made by robots at its sister company.
Robots on an assembly line making watches didn’t impress me at first. Instead, consider the level of innovation that simplifies the assembly by removing the human factor. I’m not going to argue this is a good or a bad thing. It’s just a thing.
We buy watches for movements, but a lot of us buy them for their design too. This stuff fuels watch geekery all day long. This watch is a simplistic, Bauhaus design that visually competes with other watches in the same minimalistic vein. But the story here is not the design but the movement.
Impressions
I thought this watch lacked weight when I first had it on my wrist. As I continued to wear it, I realized that was a really good thing. I wear tool watches a lot, but they twist and scuff the world around me, and I often remove them to work on my laptop. This watch was so comfortable that I hardly noticed it. So, it felt inexpensive, but comfortable.
The Case
The stainless-steel case is the ideal size at 40mm, and it travels well on my wrist at nearly 12mm high. The back is smooth and slopes sharply from the side to a display case back. Absent on the case back is any indication of how to open it. I didn’t try to, but wondered if Tissot intended for this to be taken off at all. Maybe you get to the movement from the dial-side which offers a sapphire crystal.
The rest of the polished case is super simple and lack no real detail other than a subtle edge at the bezel. Its straight lugs are long and stand out from the case, while the signed crown is appropriately sized and easy to grip.
The Dial and Hands
The dial is clean, flat-black and offers a clear contrast between its dial and the two-digit Arabic numerals at every hour except at 3 o’clock, which holds the spot for the date window. The numerals appear to be painted and offer no luminesce or depth. Less expensive watches offer more to look at, but that might be the point on this dial. The hour, minute and second hands are polished and match the case well, but also lack luminosity. To balance the dial’s simple design, the most basic information is listed including, Tissot 1853 at 12 o’clock and Swissmatic at 6 o’clock.
The single-digit date numeral is oddly larger than the hour numerals and this bugs me. I don’t mind that the date window is moved closer to the center of the watch and not aligned with the hour numerals, but its size is hard for me to miss. Even the white, date font is different than the rest of the dial’s numerals. Going with this nominal design might mandate the same font so it doesn’t stand out.
The rest of the dial is like that too. It doesn’t seek to get a lot of attention. If this watch were a car on a highway, it would be a Camry. The dial design lacks depth and edges to catch light or your attention. That may be Tissot’s intent, although I get the sense that it was more about economy and not style.
Movement
The movement looks a lot like the Swatch’s Sistem51 except the oscillating rotor on the Tissot is more substantial, brushed and engraved. The display case gives you a nice view of the barrel, which holds the mainspring that stores the power. It is open and visible from the case back which is cool. The movement base plates are flat black and offer a striking visual contrast between the rotor and the gold-plated components.
Setting the time reveals how delicate this watch seems. If you turn the crown to set the time, the hands turn back and forth with the same sure footedness of a toddler. The hands do set, but the movement doesn’t hack, so don’t ask it to.
It is produced by robots in an automation that would make other industries proud. I’m not qualified to tell you if the movement can be serviced in 10 years. Do people expect to service their Sistem51 watch? I doubt it. It may be repairable, but I’m not sure a watchmaker worth their WOSTEP would do it for you, even if they could get the case back open and the watch manually unassembled.
These are things I think about but I confess most of these long-term concerns can stop you from wearing and loving watches all day long.
Strap and the rest
This might be that watch you could wear all day long since it’s light weight and easy to forget it’s on your wrist. It might even be a great backup, dress watch in your watch box, even if you don’t put a tie on each week.
The four variations of this model give you options for a silver or gold case with brown or black leather and NATO straps. If the steel bracelet was comfortable, I can only imagine how the leather or NATO would feel. This thing represents a watch that wants to be subservient to your clothes, fly under the radar of your cuff, and offer some unique story to your watch collection.
It gets you into the battery-less world of mechanicals with a brand that has been around for a while and is part of the larger company brand that’ll be around too. You’ll find this watch in Tissot’s T-Classic series. This one comes with a two-year warranty, free shipping, returns and financing on their site for $450.
Overview:
Brand & Model: Price: Who we think it might be for: This watch is for that person who is climbing the watch ladder and wants to make that reach for a mechanical watch with a simple design with all the backing of a large brand.
Would I buy one for myself based on what I’ve seen?: I wouldn’t buy this watch, but I have considered its cousin: the Sistem51.
If I could make one design suggestion, it would be: Explore different strap options, and avoid the bracelet.
What spoke to me the most about this watch: The technology is cool, and probably an indicator of the future for other entry level brands.
Specifications:
Brand Model: Tissot Everytime Swissmatic T109.407.11.052.00
Movement: Swiss mechanical
Size of case diameter: 40mm
Case height: 11.62mm
Lug to lug length: 40mm
Case material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Back: Display
Crystal material: Sapphire
Water resistance (m/ft/atm): 30m or 100ft
Strap/Bracelet material: stainless steel bracelet
Hands on Tissot’s Everytime Swissmatic Tissot has made a handsome mechanical watch for those watch wearers who want to trade-in their battery powered time-tellers for the more nuanced world of mechanical watches.
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Cutie Reviews: Kawaii Box July 19
Here we are guys, the Kawaii Box I’ll be reviewing tonight. I’ve had these pictures ready since Sunday but I blame my birthday and the delivery issues for the Lucky Treat as to why it took me almost a week...
Let’s hope the next one is quicker :D
Word of the month: Ryokou - Trip
“Create the best summer vacation ever with this month’s selection of kawaii goodies!“
Happy Day Pill Organizer & Kawaii Candy Wrapper Hairclips
For a summer holiday it can come in handy to have some little necessities with you, especially if they’re really cute ones. Both items are available in other designs/colors on Blippo.com.
First up is this little pill box, featuring a ball chain you can attach to a bag or purse, or even pants or belt loops for easy access to your vitamins or essential medication. I think you could even pack other tiny items, like a handy place to hold small jewelry, ear/nose plugs, contacts (maybe), little hair accessories, etc.
I’ve gotten a few other pill box containers, but they really do come in handy. Not only can I pack the above items, but I’ve also started taking vitamins these past two years, I also have an antibiotic I’m on right now, and I try to keep ibuprofen and stomach medicines on hand for me or others. Because I have a couple it also saves me room in my bed-side table.
So yeah, I’ve been making good use of them.
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Hair care and accessories can also be a necessity, clips provide an easy and quick method of getting hair out of the face. They also look adorable~
These clips are made to resemble wrapped candies or sweets, with a clear resin or plastic on front decorated with various items and a painted back, along with a vibrant semi-translucent clip. The clip quality is nice with little spiked pieces to weave through the hair and securely hold it, and the charm itself isn’t loose or flimsy.
I love their original hair clips (except for those neon nightmare ribbons from a few months ago), and these are very sweet and fun. The candy theme and colorful mix of vibrant and pastels makes them perfect not only for summer, but any occasion!
Aiko Headphone Case
Next up is this adorable Aiko-chan case for... I assume earbuds? It says headphone but I don’t think they would fit in there. Anyway, it features a double-sided image and an attachable pink metal piece so that you can connect this to various items, or you could even loop something else through the strap if you wanted.
The inside is a basic black, with a half-mesh piece on one of the sides. It’s compact but you could definitely fit some decent things in here besides earbuds; like everything I listed above, a hand sanitizier, small makeup items, toothpicks or ear cleaners, mints, candy, a mini notepad or sticky note set, etc.
This is really cute, but I kinda wish the design was more... summery? Like using the one from the booklet cover, which is what they usually do.
Hello Kitty Mermaid Plushie
Now this is what I’m talking about- although... this would have been a better match for the previous months box, with the mermaid items don’t you agree?
This is from a brand or company called Nakajima, and is part of a Sanrio Characters line. It’s officially worth or costs 20 Sanrio points, and I’m pretty sure its based on the much larger Hello Kitty mermaid plushies. I’ve seen a handful of them though so this could just be another catfish in the sea ;3 She has a light pink piece of tulle on her head adorned by a glittery felt star, with the same tulle around the top of the chest, and her tail is light purple with a shimmery, glittery hot pink semi-translucent fin. By the corner of her eye are two stitched stars in matching colors.
The plush is soft in the paws, but the head is more firm, with the tail just slightly softer. She’s well made and she even has a ball chain, so I could attach her to things as well if I wanted and bring her with me~
Icy Pastel Popsicle Pen
As usual we got a fun pen, and these never fail to please when it comes to fun, cuteness, and theme matching. So this month we have a multicolored pastel popsicle-shaped piece attached to the nubbin’ of a pen lid. The pen itself is a plain, thin white tube and there is a fine tip; and as usual it’s available in a few other colors. I love popsicles too, so I made sure to add it to the other pens I enjoy using.
There isn’t really much to say about the pen quality wise, other than the fact it needs a few minutes to dry. The pen can hold a line for a long time (as in, you don’t need to force flowage) and it can dot and write very easy and smooth.
Tiny Party Sparkly Stickers
As usual we also get adorable stickers, and this month we have a set of adorable, glittery, pastel items perfect for not only a fun party during summer or a get-together with friends, but also add a sweet touch to various items- like letters, notes, photo albums, picture frames, etc.
The stickers are “barely puffy“ to give them a 3D look, and what I think is adorable is on the upper corner, where it lists this:
Calories: ???
Enjoyment: 110%
Happiness: 100%
I really like all of the stickers but I think my most favorite are the candy containers, the unicorn cupcake or ice cream, and the jelly desserts.
Happy Nikukyu Polar Bear Gummies
We’ve gotten gummies like these before from Kawaii Box, and in a few other boxes, but usually they are cat or dog themed. To cool down from the warm summer weather, we’re invited to enjoy these chilling polar bear paw gummies, which as you can see are filled with a creamy gel. The bag is re-sealable and the entire bag is 102 calories- which I don’t really think is too bad. If you ate the whole bag it’d be a nice little snack.
I usually like these gummies, and they’ve never been filled before so this was a fun change. I also love soda flavors, and these are very yummy. The cooling effect lasts for a few minutes and is very soothing, it isn’t harsh or minty at all.
Korean DIY Kawaii Bracelet Set
Fun for a rainy day or just a bout of boredom or some time to yourself, we have this cute and colorful jewelry set. It consists of several colorful charms in various shapes and sizes, and it has a long bundled up stretchy string.
I pulled out the more “random charms“ to show you guys, and there was several that I only had one of, like that heart, the flower, the big, that big rose. I had multiple of the heels, but I thought they were so random and cute I couldn’t help but include them. I also noticed a lot of spare little bits of plastic I can’t do anything with, and there was one or two pieces with extra plastic I’ll need to remove before use.
However... I actually kind of like how they look in the little jar, I’m a bit hesitant about using them. I might just leave them as is. But I’ll probably use a couple pieces.
Korean DIY Kawaii Cupcake Set
I’ve done a couple of kits like this before, they’re a lot of fun and I love to see how different they are between each one. I do wish we could have a little more variety kit wise, but because they differ it’s not that bad. Plus there are color variations so you can have a lot of fun making these, then re-using them for re-ment or dolls, or just cutesy displays later.
So as you can see we have two frostings, along with 3 cupcake liners and 3 glasses, and four bottles of deco bits: Styrofoam balls, glittery green stars, fruits and random other canes, and various glittery bits.
Here are 3 I did, including 1 cupcake and 2 drinks. I’ve gone ahead and did another cupcake sometime after this pic, but I still have 2 pieces left over and a little bit of the “frosting“, which is a lot like glue in terms of consistency and feel. When you finish, it has a smooth and puffy texture, but it hardens over time and loses the squishiness.
I believe there would be enough to finish the last 2 pieces, but I’m unsure. The cupcake isn’t entirely frosting, I used spare bits to fill the bottom, a squirt of blue frosting, then filled it in white.
It’s very fun, but I will warn you, from the experience I’ve had with these types of things you definitely want tweezers to use. It will make the job loads easier and less-messy.
♥ Cutie Ranking ♥
Content - 5 out of 5: The items are well-made and really sweet, I like them all.
Theme - 2.5 out of 5: I felt like this could have been a lot better, I want to say at least half of the box was summery vacation themed
Total Rank: 8 out of 10 Cuties. I liked the items a lot, but I didn’t feel excited or super-thrilled with the box either. It was just good, not great or fantastic though, but you can’t please everyone and I still really liked it. The items are cute and colorful, and fun and practical. I can’t help but wonder what Augusts’ box will be like though, since both this one and the June one are both falling short on summer expectations. We’ll just have to wait to find out!
♥Cutie Scale ♥
1. Polar Bear Paw Gummies - These were delicious, I’d recommend them if you ever see them
2. Kawaii Hairclips - As I said above, I love the unique hair accessories we get from Blippo/Kawaii Box, I especially love these ones inspired by food items :3 I’ve worn them a couple of times and I really, really like them.
3. Popsicle Pen - It’s so cute, I just wish the pens tube wasn’t so plain. It’s a little boring, but I can understand the design choice.
4. Sparkly Stickers - I probably won’t use these because of how much I like them. Unless I just find the perfect place for them that is~
5. Pill Organizer - It’s very fun and I love the use of black as a pop of color to the soft pastels. It’s been easy to use and it came in handy freeing up space.
6. Hello Kitty Mermaid - It’s very cute and I’m obsessed with Hello Kitty, I don’t have a mermaid hello kitty, unless you count the large dress-up hello kitty doll I have, who was mermaid themed when I bought her.
7. DIY Bracelet Kit - Same as below, but I’m less-likely to actually touch it right now. I love looking at all the pieces~
8. DIY Cupcake Set - It’s very cute and fun, and relaxing too. But I’ve been there done that.
9. Aiko Case - It’s very cute and small, I won’t be using them for earbuds or headphones but I know I can find a use for it in my bed-side table or purse. I still wish they used the design from the front though...
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