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Tucked in🥰 Some Mick content for ya -R

babyboy!!! pls hes so cute, the lil stuffed bunny

game: put your playlist on shuffle and list ten songs, then tag ten people!

thanks for tagging, @jjunis & @tyungun ily both <3

i hope to be around — men i trust

lavender haze — taylor swift

blender — 5sos

i miss you — blink 182

cocoon — catfish and the bottlemen

sweater weather — the nbhd

tfw — enhypen

sunshine — skz

running up that hill (deal with god) — kate bush

honey — boy pablo

tagging. (no pressure <3) @goldenhypen @sonjuyeonnie @end-hyphen @koishua @ethereal-engene @emeraldenha @floweryjihoon @honeyhuii @atrirose @chiyuv

the fucking jump from scrolling on someone’s blog, seeing a stede and ed post, then seeing a steve and eddie post is unreal. sigh. gay people and names these days

Aldi launches new £2.99 dog ice cream in delicious vanilla and apple flavours

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Aldi launches new £2.99 dog ice cream in delicious vanilla and apple flavours

Aldi has announced today that it will become the first UK supermarket to launch ice cream for dogs this summer – in two delicious vegan flavours for just £2.99 per pack of four

The ice creams are 100% plant-based (

Image: Aldi)

With Brits gearing up for BBQs and hot weather, it isn’t just humans who need a cold treat in the heat.

Aldi has today announced that it will become the first UK supermarket to launch dog ice cream this summer.

So your furry friends can stop staring and drooling at your 99 Flake, and tuck into their own version instead.

The brand-new Beechdean Doggy Ice Cream will be available in stores nationwide from June 16 for just £2.99 for a pack of four (110ml each).

Available in two delicious flavours of Pea & Vanilla and Apple & Carrot, the ice creams are 100% plant-based and made with real fruit and vegetables to offer a nutritious snack.

Aldi is the first supermarket to launch dog ice creams this summer (

Image:

Aldi)

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As part of the rollout, Aldi has partnered with local ice cream vendors across the country to get the ice cream straight into the paws of pups this weekend.

Available in vans across Brighton, Essex and Scotland, this cooling delicacy is sure to get tails wagging.

What’s more, dogs with special vests have been enlisted to take part in a ‘dog-livery’ service, helping Aldi dispense its ice cream to furry friends in style.

You can try them at ice cream vans in Brighton, Essex and Scotland this weekend (

Image:

Aldi)

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “With more of our customers now owning dogs, we’re delighted to launch a nutritious and tasty treat that will help keep dogs cool in the heat.

“Being the first UK supermarket to launch a dog-friendly ice cream comes just in time for summer as we look forward to the warm weather.

The flavours are Pea & Vanilla and Apple & Carrot (

Image:

Aldi)

The £2.99 tubs are guaranteed to be a hit (

Image:

Aldi)

“Teaming up with ice cream vans across the country gives us the chance to get the product straight into owner’s hands, so they can share a special moment alongside a tasty treat outside with their furry friend – we’re confident they won’t be able to keep their paws off it.”

Aldi’s Beechdean Doggy Ice Cream will be available in the Freezer aisle, next to Aldi’s full ice cream range, nationwide from June 16.

Shoppers will need to run and fetch quickly because as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Do you have a dog story to sell? Email [email protected].

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it's funny how something so simple as Cas watching Dean rake leaves left such a standing impression on all of us, whether we watched it happen live or no. But it's such a moment trapped in amber that sort of encapsulates so much about what makes Dean and Cas's tragic romance a tragedy, especially in season 6. Here is Dean, known wanderer, perpetually homeless, who spent his life using tools as weapons to fight the things that threatened the normalcy of other people's lives, so other people could have a shot at the life (he thought) was closed to him. But here he is, after averting the end of the world, settling into something like normalcy, doing something as mundane and domestic as raking in his own yard. And here is Cas, the perpetual outsider, an outside voyuer once again, but this time to something that was so familiar to him, once, just watching. As he once watched the fish, and the bees, and the birds and all the evolution of human history. And he's there because he wants to be, but there's a gap between them now, a bridge he doesn't want to cross, because to cross it would be to destroy the life Dean had worked so hard go build.

Their greatest issues have always come down to communication: they've always run on different frequencies (in their very first meetings, this was literal) and sometimes those wires crossed and they would find connection, but more often than not they would misunderstand each other solely because they were incapable of switching frequencies and tuning in the right way.

They're both longing here: Dean missing the life he led but trying, for Sam's sake, to be Normal and Cas missing the way that life brought them together, but unwilling to mar what he believes is Dean's happiness for a chance of reunion. So they pine, each lost in their own thoughts and they can't communicate because Cas is unwilling and Dean is none the wiser, both of them stuck thinking: this is what I'm meant to be doing so I'll just have to make it work. It doesn't matter that this is what I wanted-

It's the domesticity and the should be of it all, but the fact that it falls short for both of them.

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Book One: Water

Title: “Peppermint Tea”

Chapter: Beginning  - Previous Chapter - 2 - Next Chapter

Rating: T (curse words mainly.)

Genre: Humor, Drama, and more humor.

Summary: Floating White Lotus, a former fire nation ship that was converted into a traveling tea shop. The shop is led by the rumored the Dragon of the West, (No knows if this is true or not… yet) and his nephew who wishes to forget the ever lasting war. Well, until a certain someone decided he’d be the perfect fire bending instructor. 

Shout-out to ProudGeek4Ever! Thank you so much for beta reading the Floating White Lotus!

Peppermint Tea

It could be used to relieve headaches and pains, soothe an upset stomach and strengthen the immune system. It reduces stress, anxiety and bad breath. Do not drink if pregnant or taking certain types of medication.

Sage Tea

Excellent as muscle relaxer and helps with mental exhaustion and body ache. Helps detoxify the body, relieve anxiety, improve digestion and acts as antioxidants. Do not drink more than three to six cups as it could toxify the body.

Zuko attempted to ignore Sokka. The Water Tribe boy thought it was a good idea to cling onto him as he attempted to heat up Gran-Gran's tea. He gave the woman a strained smile as he resisted the urge to throw the younger teen over the ship. The urge was there. He just had far too much respect for the woman to do so against her grandson.

After sliding away from the others earlier they followed him back. On a flying bison. Zuko simply boarded the ship and got back to serving tea and some goodies. Who knew former soldiers could make so good mochi, tarts, cakes and similar things? However, he just wanted to get back to reality and pretend that he didn't just meet the Avatar.

The same avatar he was supposed to be hunting down.

Something those three talked about while riding the bison prompted Sokka to literally beg Zuko to teach Aang firebending.

His refusal lead to Sokka chasing him around the ship while begging him to join some wild turtleduck chase. He yelled at the younger boy to move out of the way. That did not mean he wanted Sokka to jump on his back, wrap his arms around his neck and start whining, but something obviously got lost in translation.

Zuko thought he should have seen this coming. He paused momentarily to allow Sokka time to readjust himself before they both continued on.

Katara and Aang were sitting next to Gran-Gran. The Avatar kept staring at the firebender with slight apprehension. Katara had told him a bit about the Fire Nation, the war and the Southern Raiders. He didn't understand how the village could be so welcoming to at least one firebender if everything she told him was true.

"Zuko saved us from pirates once," Gran-Gran began with a wistful gaze.

Aang leaned in with his steaming cup of tea in his hand and gave all his attention to his new friends' grandmother. "He did?"

Flashback~

Kanna pushed both her grandchildren behind her. They watched in horror as her husband fell and the snow beneath him turned red.

Pirates had invaded. The already dilapidated village were in such a state of despair because of the Fire Nation and now they had to deal with pirates too. All of them were just taking what they wanted and destroyed the rest.

Kanna told Katara and Sokka to run. If this was the way she was going to die, so be it. As long as her grandchildren were safe she could die without regrets. She closed her eyes and waited for death to take her.

Then fire started to fill the area and a roar of anger could be heard. Kanna saw a young man take down the pirates by using both firebending and two swords. The teenager was dressed in Earth Kingdom clothing, but it was quite clear that he hailed from the Fire Nation. The firebending was a real giveaway.

The pirates that hadn't been taken down retreated back to their ship. It was clear they didn't expect anyone to go up against them. The teen was ready to follow the pirates that had fled.

She didn't know why she did what she did, but she knew there had been enough death for that day. "Please, not in front of the children."

The firebender fell down to his knees. Kanna could see his shoulders shake and heard the sound of soft sobs. He was apologising profusely. The teen was nearly hysterical.

"What brings you here, young man?"

After some prodding, Kanna was given a scroll with very familiar handwriting.

End of Flashback~

"It was some time later that the Floating White Lotus arrived. The sight of a Fire Nation ship caused us a bit of blind panic. Zuko's uncle, Iroh, explained the advantages of hiding in plain sight." Gran-Gran laughed at the memory. "Although before the ship arrived there was a fire seen from that direction of the ocean."

"Nothing you can prove, Gran-Gran!"

Gran-Gran ignored Zuko as she continued the storytelling. "They brought us much needed supplies and told us they were simply a travelling tea shop that wished to avoid the war and the Fire Nation."

"Is he a good firebender…?"

"Yes, in terms of morality. As for bending, he's good, but he co-" Jee, the captain of the ship, began to answer, but was distracted by Zuko. Everyone watched as Zuko walked back into the ship with Sokka still clinging onto him. Moments later Sokka ran out with a clay pot while screaming about meat.

-.-

"Would you please consider teaching me fire bending?"

This time it was Aang clinging onto Zuko who was still trying to do his job and serve tea. At least the Avatar wasn't screaming in his ear like a certain someone did.

"No. Now get off. I have to go below deck and get more supplies." Zuko attempted to pull Aang off of himself, but to no avail. It did not help when Uncle suggested that Aang could go with him. His shoulders sagged as he went to get the supplies.

"Gran-Gran mentioned that you prefer twin swords to your firebending." Aang tried starting a conversation. He had gotten of Zuko's back to walk beside him.

Zuko kept his eyes looking forward as he thought about his answer. He only paused for a moment to look at the tapestry Gran-Gran had given to them. It held the insignia of the Southern Water Tribe. It had been her way to show them that they were always welcome to the South Pole. "My old master once said that it would be better for me to learn other forms of fighting. He told me I lacked the self control, precision and patience needed to get good at firebending."

"What happened to your old master?"

"He became a hermit."

Zuko said it in such a way that it made Aang laugh. There wasn't even a hint of bitterness or resentment in Zuko's voice. If anything he sounded content. "But you know how to firebend, right?"

The banished prince rolled his eyes. Of course the kid had ulterior motives to his question. "I do, but I want nothing to do with the war. That includes teaching the Avatar firebending. Especially one that hasn't learnt water- and earthbending yet."

-.-

Later that night.

Zuko and Iroh were in Gran-Gran's tent with said woman, her grandchildren, and Aang. They were enjoying a nice bowl of sea prunes. Well, except for Aang, who is turning a very ugly shade of green.

"We escaped the Fire Nation about three years ago." Iroh was explaining to Aang. The Avatar still hadn't gotten over his first taste of sea prunes. "My nephew disagreed with the war and wanted to avoid being recruited into it. He wanted to follow the path of an herbalist instead."

"Why tea?"

"It has healing properties and the herbs are used has many other uses as they are." Zuko's answer was automatic and without hesitation. "That and Uncle loves tea."

Iroh gave his nephew a proud smile and nodded at his words

There was more talk about the war after that. Aang seemed to shrink into himself more and more. Guilt for running away and being unavailable to stop it all. So many lives had been lost and the world wasn't in balance anymore. A nudge snapped the monk from his thoughts. He looked up to see Zuko holding out a cup of tea for him.

"Drink. It helps with mental exhaustion and relaxes muscles. Spirits knows, you need it," Zuko muttered the last part to himself.

"Zuko, why won't you consider teaching Aang?"

This time it was Katara that had asked the question.

Iroh answered before Zuko could even open his mouth. "Perhaps in the future, but right now my dear nephew is at an important crossroads of his life. He still needs to find his own meaning before he could take on a student."

"That... sounds reasonable." Sokka nodded as he poured water into a clay pot and handed it to Zuko. The firebender used his right palm to heat up the water before putting it in a pouch that contained some herbs. "Thinking about his first reaction to seeing Aang we should probably give him some time to process things. That and if people found out we were travelling with a firebender it could hurt us in the long run."

Pause.

Sokka raised an eyebrow. "What?" He was met with gobsmacked looks from all directions. "I can think things through you know!"

Zuko facepalmed."You were like an octopus on my back and yelled in my good ear all day while begging me to teach him."

"You are not ready and if you're not ready you'll be a crappy teacher." Sokka summed.

"Thank you, Captain Obvious."

"That's Captain Boomerang to you!"

"Hm? Did you say something, Captain Obvious?"

-.-

The crew packed everything up and were ready to sail off. They had done what they came to do and Zuko needed some distance from the Avatar. Said former Fire Prince and now herbalist in training wanted to avoid the whole "train the Avatar" theme and continue being blissfully ignorant to the war that was happening.

"Maybe we'll see each other again during our travels, Sifu Zuko!" Aang was was waving them off with the rest of the tribe.

Everyone could see Zuko slap his forehead at the title. He then leaned over the railing to yell out. "I never agreed to anything!"

"Whatever you say, Sifu Zuko!"

"Shut up, Sokka!"

TBC.

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