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reasonsforhope · 1 year

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“For all those roo-ting for Australian wildlife, there are reasons to jump for joy as several endangered marsupials begin the road to recovery in their native habitats.

Starting with the world’s most-endangered marsupial, 4 male and 2 female Gilbert’s potoroos were released into the great southern region of the state of Western Australia.

After being threatened with extinction from a bushfire that reduced their numbers to 100, an insurance population was established on Bald Island, and a specially fenced-off area within Waychinicup National Park.

From these populations come the six pioneers that will hopefully lead to a rapid recovery in Two Peoples Bay, on the slopes of Mount Gardner, Western Australia...

Australia’s small marsupials can breed fast if food is plentiful and they are not over-hunted by feral cats and invasive foxes, something that conservationists in New South Wales, working with the golden banicoot, are seeing.

These smaller marsupials have been locally-extirpated from the far north-west for over 100 years. Now, after being reintroduced earlier this year in May, they are breeding at exceedingly fast rates within Sturt National Park...

The reintroduction was handled by Wild Deserts, a project from the Univ. of New South Wales that reintroduced bilbies—another marsupial extinct locally for over 100 years—back to Sturt in 2020.

Indeed the AUD$40 million program has saved and expanded 7 other species beyond the golden bandicoot and bilbies, and NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said it’s not only leading Australia “but the world,” as well...

A recent trapping campaign to count how many golden bandicoot joeys were among the breeding females showed “absolutely flourishing popluations.”

Wild Deserts project coordinator Reece Pedler said the project has more species on the list, and are working through the approvals on what animals to reintroduce next year.” -via Good News Network, 12/5/22

#bandicoot #potoroo #australia #marsupial #new south wales #bilbies #national park #conservation #endangered species #good neews #hope

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steakout-05 · 2 months

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apologies for being australian on main two times in a row but i find it really funny when people from other countries are first learning about the creatures we have over here and are just. so confused and bewildered. i remember that post of someone talking about how instead of the Easter Bunny, we have a mascot called the Easter Bilby and someone reblogged it going "what the fuck", and i'm just sitting there like "..... yeah? i thought everyone knew this" and it's very entertaining. seeing people be genuinely bewildered, confused and afraid that this silly lil guy exists,

is some of the most entertaining shit ever and it'll never get old

this is the Greater Bilby, by the way, and it is currently a vulnerable species in Australia, with many efforts being made to save it from endangerment and extinction. there used to be a lot more of them, but because of threats to habitat and competition with other animals (like red foxes, feral cats and dingoes), they became an endangered species, though they fortunately now no longer hold that status. the Lesser Bilby is much less lucky though, as they were unfortunately deemed extinct in the 1950s. i love these lil guys so much and i want to hold one in my hands and give it a nice soft blanket in it's little burrow to curl up and fall asleep on :)

#bilby #australian animals #i love bilbies i love them so much you don't understand #look at their cute lil ears and their cute lil tails!!! they're like bunny mice that dig in the ground!!!#they're so silly i love them so much #they're jus little guys .......#anyway yeah foreigners learning about australia and being confused about it will never not be funny to me #it's usually americans i see getting bewildered by our country which is extra funny #sorry for all the making fun of america looolll i got no hard feelings i just think it's funny #if you think easter bilbies are strange you should hear about dropbears. very scary.

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katrinahood · 9 months

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Alright, now that I've finished playing Criminal Case: Supernatural Investigations,

I can finally talk about the following!

What if this season went the international route the way "Save the World" did? What kind of supernatural beings would appear?

Here's my inexhaustive list of them in no particular order.

North America: Sedna, jackalopes, the Ogopogo, the Jersey Devil, the Mothman, La Llorona...

South America: Encantados, the Patasola, el pollo maligno, El Hombre Caimán...

Europe: Nessie the Loch Ness Monster, banshee Fiona Flanagan, Merlin the Magician, Morgan le Fay, gorgons, kelpies, selkies, cockatrices, the Krampus...

Sahara Region: Djinn...

Africa: Anansi, the Ninki Nanka...

Eurasia: Baba Yaga...

South Asia: the Yeti...

East Asia: Kappa, Kaiju, Baigujing, fox spirits, Bake-danuki, onryō...

Oceania: Drop bears, Rainbow Serpent, the Easter Bilby, Poinciana Woman...

Antarctica: Free for all since it's the only continent without a rich cultural history.

#criminal case #criminal case supernatural investigations #my post #yes i looked up some of these just to add them to the list sue me

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melskytodstar · 5 months

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I have some old & new Sonic adopts for sale. They cost $30USD each, so if you would like to buy any of them, please send me a DM before they're gone for good;

Row 1 *Cat 01 *Vixen 01 *Bilby (ON HOLD*Kangaroo Mouse) *Skunk.

Row 2 *Panther *Hedgehog 01 *Hedgehog 02 *Cat 02 *Vixen 02 (ON HOLD*Echidna).

As always, immediate payment is required, by PayPal only.

(I'm willing to wait for payment, but only up to a week at the most, depending on certain circumstances. If you wish for me to save one/several for you, let me know.)

-Mel

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the-last-dillpickle · 4 months

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I was just reading about le carre's works bc I was thinking of trying his books and discovered that the main character in tinker, tailor, soldier, spy is named Smiley, and I know usually in the fandom the title makes us think of Garak but technically Miles also qualifies for 3/4 of it I don't really know where I'm going with this ask, just curious what others think of this, (also would love to know what the fandom thinks about Miles experience as a spy for starfleet intelligence and what does he think of Julian's holosuite programs in light of that)

I definitely suggest giving Le Carre a read! Admittedly, I've only read 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold' myself (the episode 'Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges' is loosely based on it) but Smiley is a minor character in there.

While the title of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy can somewhat fit Miles, I do think the actual character is more similar to Garak. Smiley is a bit cold-blooded and willing to put people at risk for the job in a way Miles isn't willing to do. In the episode mentioned, Smiley is most analogous to Sloan or Ross. Whereas in Miles' spy venture, he does warn Bilby in an attempt to save him, and was overall more so a pawn than a player. I think at his core, Miles is much more of a soldier than a spy.

I'm not sure there has been much fandom discussion on what Miles thinks of Julian's spy holoprograms but if their wargames are anything to go by, he probably finds it a fun diversion. We know in canon that he willingly joins in on them, including in s6e16 which is the episode immediately after Miles' undercover mission.

#cant say much more than that as its been too long since i last watched s6e15

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apiratecalledav · 2 years

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As requested, my predictions for Stranger Things season 4 Volume II. Plus my wishlist for fun!

Speculations:

I get why people think ��Steve might be headed for the chopping block but my gut says no? Okay, maybe it’s just wishful thinking. But I do think it’s a misdirection. After all, pointing out the demobat bites and freaking out about rabies is supposed to make you worried about him. And ultimately, this is a nostalgia-fueled-feel-good family(ish) show and I don’t think killing Steve off—especially since he’s been an almost literal punching bag for so long— would fit.

It just seems uncharacteristically and excruciatingly cruel. Plus, after a nearly three year hiatus, killing off such a fan fav would be spectacularly dumb. I’m sure the Duffers know that but even if they don’t, the people signing the checks at Netflix sure as hell do. Even if Joe wanted out, I imagine Netflix would want the door open (three inches) for him just in case.

Ditto with Max. Having her stepdad leave and her mom start drinking after they lose their house… way too fucked up if Max dies, too. This ain’t Game of Thrones and if it tries to be, it will most likely ruin it. The body count is already pretty high and has a few more to go. Surely killing off any long time, majorly loved character would be overkill.

I will say, if there is such a death, I’d probably put my money on Nancy. The way she has been on the money all season with Upside Down stuff until Vecna snatched her… could maybe, possibly hint at trouble. Even then, I’d imagine it’d only be because Natalia needed to leave the show for some reason.

I can see Eddie dying. Which hurts. But he is pretty much Bob and the good bit of Billy combined. I mean, I’m surprised his name isn’t Bilby. Also, dude is screwed. His best option is living in a cave for the rest of his life, eating Pringles gifted by friends. His intro established that he was optimistic about his future and now he’s lamenting the way he always runs away… 😓He’s going out like hero, at least. Hopefully. I know Chrissy will be waiting for him!

Jason probably dies and is remembered as a hero. He’s the opposite of Billy, who was a piece of shit until he died doing something heroic without recognition. Jason was a good kid who’ll end badly but will be remembered as the Patron Saint of Hawkins. Or possibly Jason will be the new Victor— the lone, traumatized survivor/scapegoat?

I’m hoping that this is Steve’s final darkest hour. Possibly like Hopper, he’ll fully intend to sacrifice himself but he’ll survive at the last second and come through (on the other side 😏) healthier and happier.

Hopper probably has to get a new identity. There’s not really a good way to explain how he’s not dead and why he was gone so long… The Hopper-Byers (aka the Hyers) family probably won’t ever call Hawkins home again and that low key makes me sad.

I think Eddie might play a song on his guitar to save Nancy from Vecna. Trying to think what it might be and I can only come up with three.

My preference, which I believe to be the most likely: Brahms’ Lullaby, from the music box in her room. A heavy metal version would be badass as fuck. Plus, public domain so they’d save some money on royalties.

Africa by Toto, the song Nancy and Steve listen to when he helps her study for chem with those notecards. That was when we learn Steve isn’t just some asshole “only after one thing.” Meh.

Last and certainly least favorite is Waiting for a Girl Like You by Foreigner. Aka her song with Steve aka the song I was already pissed was wasted on them. But at the end of the day, I’m having hard time believing S/N will be a real thing again.

Right now, I see it as Steve and Nancy really, really wanting to go back to a simpler time when fashion choices seemed like life and death to them. Even ignoring the Upside Down, Steve is still lost at sea and Nancy is about to leave her home and family. It’s a scary, uncertain time. And while I think there are more creative, interesting ways to go about that, it does makes sense they’d subconsciously find some sort of comfort in the idea of being together. To hope they could “turn back the clock. To make things go back to how they were.” But as Hopper says, “that’s just not how life works. […] It’s always moving, whether you like it or not.”

Her bedroom from ‘83 is literally in a hell dimension that’s completely devoid of anything beautiful, safe, or good. The room is also littered with shit she no longer wants and is missing what she needs.💁🏻‍♀️ The knowledge she picked up from hanging out with Jonathan at that time is what saves them. Now Vecna is pretty much using Barb and Nancy’s relationship with Steve to torture Nancy… so… that’s… pretty icky.

The writers have a good track record with ships, so I do think if they wanted us to truly root for them, they’d have done a better job. We also gotta remember they wrote this season intending the audience to watch it all within a week or two at most.

I think when Hopper comes back, it should be easier for Jonathan to let go. He can transfer spring semester to one of the approximately eleventy-three colleges in the Boston area, even if he doesn’t do Emerson. Or just find a job and save money while Nancy gets her degree then they can move to New York and Nancy can work while Jonathan goes to NYU. Both of them need to leave their families’ mess to complete their arcs. Even if it doesn’t end with them explicitly together, I imagine it’ll at least be implied that one day they will be.

I think Lucas, through true love for Max, plays a vital role in taking out Vecna somehow or at least temporarily binding him. See the DnD /basketball game scene. However, I will not entirely dismiss the possibility of Erica Sinclair verbally roasting Vecna to death. 🤣

Wishlist:

Chrissy’s mom has a lotta nerve with that eulogy. Hope she gets to be demobat food.

Fingers crossed that Will saves El for a change.

Mike better have a helluva good way to tell El “I love you” for the first time.

One of these metaphorical pitchfork wielding townsfolk needs to call Eddie “Eddie Munster.” Like, I can’t believe they haven’t made that joke already.

Hyers family reunion, mom, dad, all three kids. And Uncle Murray, apparently.

Don’t kill any of my babies…

Edit: Holy crap, can’t believe I forgot Robin and Vicki. If I gotta sit through my NoTP, I need something to make it worth it.

#av answers #sorta #stranger things #stranger things spoilers #Steve Harrington #Nancy wheeler #jancy #jonathan byers #max mayfield #lumax #anti stancy

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blubushie · 1 year

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5, 21, and 39 for any/all (referring to the numbers ship post)

Righto!

5: Nicknames? Pet names? Any in-jokes?

Mundy is the king of nicknames—this is on behalf of being Australian. We fucking love nicknames. He calls Jesse everything under the sun with the common denominator being that they're all animal-themed—he'd called her rabbit for the longest time, but this one is never used as it drudges up bad memories. Instead he uses bun, which he deems more affectionate. Nicknames are also situational—he'll use bun and roo and love interchangeably, bilby when she's upset, and princess is strictly reserved for flirting or when he's in the mood. The only thing he doesn't call her that I personally hear a lot is possum, and that's because that was his dad's term for his mother and it hurts too much to use it. Jesse in the past has called Mundy Snipes and Red, but now she solely uses dingo or babe. Sometimes if she wants to tease him she'll affectionately use Mickey just to embarrass him. He loves it and loathes it at the same time. An inside joke between them is Jesse's inability to flip anything when it comes to cooking, be it eggs or pancakes, and Mundy's constant forgetfulness when it comes to where he leaves his cigarettes.

Suki doesn't have a nickname for Bruce—for her, using his actual first name is her version of a nickname, as she only uses the first names of people she's very close to (for example, Jesse has only ever heard Suki call her by her name one time, and that was when she was dying in Italy and Suki was trying to get her to calm down and focus). Bruce is the only person to call Suki her name to her face—everyone else either waits until she's out of the room, calls her doc or Okumura, or they call her Natsuki. Only Bruce has the privilege of walking up and calling her Suki and getting a smile in return. A running joke between them is Bruce saying subcutaneous at random intervals, since the first time he ever flirted with Suki he'd told her, "I like a woman who knows how to cut through subcutaneous tissue," and she'd responded, "I like a man who can say subcutaneous."

I'm adding Charles and Cindy in here because I want to. Cindy calls Charles Chuck, and Charles affectionately refers to Cindy as bluebell. This is because she was wearing a blue flower-print sundress the day he met her. Since Charles is Welsh his first expression of love toward Cindy was carving her a lovespoon, so now they regularly gift spoons to each other as an inside joke. When Charles finally returned to the Bronx with Jesse and saw Cindy after twenty years away, he offered her a silver spoon as an apology gift.

Ted would routinely call Liem cowboy and hoss. Liem called Ted kid and boy despite the fact that Liem was only three years older than him. Liem also affectionately used the name Teddy, and Ted was the only person allowed to call Liem by his first name, Sue. They had a thousand different inside jokes but the main one was gifting each other anything they deemed perfectly or near-perfectly spherical. Liem loves old ball grenades (he collects them!) and Ted loved baseball. The two idiots would routinely play baseball together, which mainly consisted of Liem pitching ball grenades and Ted whacking them into the firing range where they'd explode.

21: Do they share any interests or hobbies?

Jesse and Mundy have more in common than either of them think. They both love to read but in different aspects—Jesse loves comics and can't stand books, Mundy finds comics too visually distracting and prefers books. They both enjoy whittling in their free time, Mundy is a skilled artist when it comes to wildlife and especially birds whereas Jesse couldn't draw a bird to save her life. Half of the stuff they have in common are things Jesse saw Mundy doing, decided to give a try, and ended up enjoying.

Bruce enjoys watching Suki work, even if it's just filling out paperwork or looking over records. Suki loves to watch Bruce work out and sometimes he's able to convince her to sit on his back while he does push-ups. He finds this hilarious, she merely struggles to stay seated. Bruce is 100% keen on Suki experimenting on him (something that she consistently denies) and sometimes Bruce will take Suki fishing and let her gut what he catches because she's very good at it. Queen of deboning fish.

Cindy and Charles both share a penchant for current fashion, with Cindy being a hairdresser and Charles just... being Charles. Charles is suave and enjoys seducing Cindy (not that he really has to try) and Cindy eats it up. He'll take her out to fancy dinners, late-night drives in expensive cars, concerts at Carnegie Hall. Sometimes when they both have some time alone and aren't feeling up for anything exhausting Cindy will just style Charles' hair. She enjoys working with his curls and refuses to dye it no matter how often he asks because she likes the salt and pepper.

Liem and Ted both love baseball! Ted loved Liem's steady hands and would spend a few hours watching him work while he rigged explosives. Liem and Tamotu once built a batting cage for Ted (something that Jesse now uses) and Liem would waste an evening drinking beer and cheering on Ted from the sidelines until a baseball inevitably hit Ted in the face because he was distracted. Liem used to bring Ted to rodeos and show off to him in the ring.

39: Who initiated the relationship? Who kissed who first? When did they realize they were in love?

Not answering for Jesse and Mundy because spoilers.

Bruce punched a sentry to pieces during a match, didn't go through RESPAWN before it was shut off, and so Suki spent an hour repairing his knuckles and fixing a tendon he'd cut by accident. Somewhere between making the incision and her pulling on his tendon with her forceps and saying "Look at this" while she made his fingers curl, he decided she looked mighty attractive and he kissed her. They skirted around each other for a few weeks after that (which the team suffered for during matches) but eventually he went to go to see her to apologise and she pulled him into her clinic. One thing led to another and they've been together ever since. They probably realised they loved each other at some point during the Robot Crisis. Suki is rarely sent through RESPAWN as she's generally very self-sufficient and aware on the battlefield with a habit of looking out for herself. Her realisation was Bruce telling her that he needed her to follow him into the fray during a particularly bad robot assault and her agreeing to do it without a second of hesitation toward her own self-preservation. Bruce had likely known it far sooner, from the day Suki put the uber implant into his heart with his full trust in her to succeed.

Charles pursued Cindy heavily and was consistently the one to make the first move. That said, Cindy was the one who kissed Charles first, just a quick peck on the lips before he left one evening. It'd worked, and he kept coming back for more. Cindy was well aware that she loved Charles long before he acknowledged it, likely when she saw how he interacted with her four sons. Charles didn't realise how much he actually loved Cindy until they'd learnt that she was pregnant and he had to make the decision to stay or leave. He stayed, but only for eight months after Jesse was born. Leaving was the hardest decision he ever had to make.

Liem is the kind of bloke to flirt with someone as a show of friendliness, whereas Ted was definitely more reserved with affection. Despite that, Ted was the one who made the first move and kissed Liem during a quiet night they'd spent fishing alone. Love was never explicitly mentioned between either of them—Ted would've said something along the lines of "That's gay, man,"—but Liem didn't realise how much he loved Ted until the day he lost him. The fact he'd never been able to admit how much Ted meant to him still haunts him. The only thing that haunts him more is the fact he'll never know if Ted felt the same way.

#learnin the blus

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sciencespies · 1 year

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Australians clueless about their country's most endangered species

https://sciencespies.com/nature/australians-clueless-about-their-countrys-most-endangered-species/

Australians clueless about their country's most endangered species

Australia holds an unenviable conservation status: it’s the fourth-worst country in the world for species extinctions and is in the top three for critically endangered animals.

This week’s Federal Budget included a $224 million allocation to help save threatened species – news that coincides with some concerning findings of a new paper authored by University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers.

A study led by UniSA conservation psychologist Dr Elissa Pearson reveals overwhelming public ignorance of Australia’s most threatened species, a factor that is contributing to the extinction crisis of endangered animals.

UniSA researchers, alongside colleagues from Zoos Victoria and Edith Cowan University, polled more than 300 zoo visitors and community members, testing their awareness of seven endangered species at risk of extinction within the next decade.

“More than 90 per cent of those surveyed did not recognise six of the seven species; the exception being the Tasmanian devil,” Dr Pearson says.

The other species were the Leadbeater’s possum, eastern barred bandicoot, helmeted honeyeater, southern corroboree frog, Lord Howe Island (LHI) stick insect, and orange-bellied parrot.

The Journal for Nature Conservation paper outlines a clear link between species recognition, likeability and conservation support, showing that people are far more inclined to donate toward conserving Australia’s iconic koala, kangaroo and wombat populations, despite these not being endangered.

“There are huge gaps in community knowledge regarding native Australian wildlife, with less than eight per cent of people able to correctly name six of seven endangered species when shown photographs.

“Apart from the Tasmanian devil, which 86 per cent of people recognised, the level of familiarity and knowledge of our vulnerable species is limited. Misidentification is also common, particularly the eastern barred bandicoot which is often mistaken for a bilby.”

The most likeable Australian animals – the koala and kangaroo – also reflect the ‘similarity principle’, which suggests that people tend to prefer animals most like humans, and that when only a limited number of species can be conserved, mammals are favoured over other species, regardless of their endangered status.

The helmeted honeyeater, southern corroboree frog and LHI stick insect were consistently the least liked species.

“Apart from the likeability factor, our study showed that being able to recognise species increased people’s willingness to support their conservation, so that is a starting point we need to address.”

Endangered insects are fighting an uphill battle for support, with 85 per cent of people disliking them, putting their survival at most risk. However, this perception could be changed with some clever marketing initiatives, the researchers suggest.

“The LHI stick insect has some exceptional qualities, such as their resilience and survival against all odds, their ability to reproduce without males, their tendency to form large social groups during the day, or even the fact that their foot pads are heart shaped. If people knew these facts the likeability factor would likely shoot up,” Dr Pearson says.

#Nature

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notnights · 1 month

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Today's Save the Bilby art is of Perry from the Dreamworks' short film "Bilby," using the puppet Bob Bilby from "Bluey," to play with his adopted daughter! These cute little guys are bilbies, an endangered species that need our help for their continued survival! If you'd like to help; the Save the Bilby Fund will have all donations matched on March 20th starting at 9am (AEST)! Every little bit will help, and USD happens to be worth a little more in AUD too if you're in the US!

#Bilby #Bluey #bob bilby #Dreamworks #baby albatross #dreamsworks bilby #bilby dreamworks #save the bilby #savethebilby #bluey fanart #PVsArt

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miko32 · 2 years

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Obey Me The Yokai Parade

Hi guys! Here is the different Obey Me fanfic following the Yokai Parade event. I just made this cause the event was quite boring and the plot story was too fast. I wanna make the boys fight over MC or do cool stuff like that. I'll be making this fic into four-five chapters. I'll also be including more Raphael into the story.

As Kristin and the boys walked by the festival, she encounter Raphael in strange behavior. The raccoon dog yokai may have more pranksters for the special exchange student.

Welp, enjoy reading!

Kristin stared in awe of all the festival yokai they saw from the balcony of their inn. As they walked through the road, the gentle yellow light from lanterns lit up, the lights from various stalls, and all kinds of yokai in a massive crowd.

"Kristin~" Asmo called her from her daze. He wraps his arms around her shoulder. "Caught up in that tiny head of yours?"

"Ah, Asmo," Kristin tries to push him gently away before…

"Oi! Asmo! Get your hands off her!" Mammon scolded.

Yep, there it is.

"So loud, Mammon! Kristin was up to her head again; I cannot let her like that." Asmo pouted at his brothers and turned at Kristin. "Not when we're in the middle of a Yokai Parade."

Just then, a group of yokai passes through the balcony with a rainbow bridge. Kristin gasped in surprise as a yokai-like frog, a pig with two legs, humans with three eyes, and many kinds of yokai passed through their rainbow bridge. Kristin wants to reach forward and grab them. When one tiny yokai, a yellow troll with one eye, stopped and stared at Kristin. Kristin gave a wave and a little 'hi' to the yokai. Then the troll yokai opened his mouth, stretching widely like an alligator.

"A yokai tries to eat Kristin! Du-du-du-DUM! Levi to the rescue!!!" Levi jumped up to the yokai when a blast of winds blew the yokai away. It shrieks as it flies back up to his friends. They turned to Lucifer, who had conjured the wind.

"Kristin, had I told you not to be friendly with the demons you had seen for the first time?" Lucifer scolded.

Kristin pouts at the demon but ignores him. It's better not to provoke the pride demon. Not when she finally has the chance to see the yokai parade.

A week ago, in a student council meeting, everyone was enthusiastic about two weeks off school after exam week. Diavolo had an idea for all the brothers and the exchange student to see the yokai parade. Kristin was so excited she shouted her dreams of seeing the parade.

"I always wanted to go to such a grand diversity parade! Since I've watched "My Fox Friends and I are Struggling with Human Deforestation of Our Homeland, We Had a Plan to Scare the Humans with Yokai Parade, Will we Succeed or Not?"

Levi jumped from his seat. "Ohhh… it's the story about a fox yokai trying to save his home by scaring the humans with yokai illusion! Production by Bilbi studio! The greatest anime movies and series production! I have watched every single movie and series Bilbi has made. They even collaborated in making the Ruri-chan movie Justice in the Spout Land!"

Kristin shrieked and went to Levi's side. "I know! It was produced in the 90s but had such delightful characters and good pictures!"

Levi holds Kristin's hands in excitement. "The Bilbi production always has unique drawings and pictures. Ah! But! The story was sad; the fox didn't make their home safe." Levi tears up.

Kristin cries as well. "I know! I was crying all the way to Sunday!"

They're both crying in the council room, exclaiming about the movie characters, and Kristin apologizes to the foxes. Lucifer had his hand on his face, shaking in disbelief. Diavolo sat still with a smile and turned at Lucifer. "Well, I guess we're going."

Kristin sings behind the screen while changing into her costume. She struggled a bit since she had never worn a Japanese dress. Kristin worked with her shawl. Is it a shawl?

"Kristin?" Lucifer's voice startled her.

"Ye, yes?!" Kristin shriek.

"...do you need any help?"

Kristin's eyes widen. How did he know you were struggling? Kristin scoff. She shouldn't be more surprised by every scheme his brothers had cooked for him.

"Kristin?" Lucifer called for her again.

"Um, yeah! It's just this," Kristin closed her mouth, wanting nothing but to knock her head. "Can you come here?"

After a moment of silence, Kristin turned and followed the slight shadow behind the screen coming over. Lucifer walked behind the screen. Kristin had to hold her breath at his costume. He looks so cool! Ugh! So unfair, God! So unfair!

"What are you struggling with?" Lucifer asked.

"Um, this, how do I?" Kristin showed the shawl, and Lucifer took it from her hand. "Eep!" She squeaked as Lucifer put his hand on her shoulder and turned to her back. Lucifer chuckled.

"Don't worry, little lamb; I'm not gonna hurt you."

Kristin growled over her shoulder. He loves to tease Kristin with her lamb form. Then she felt Lucifer focused on his task at hand. Circling the shawl around her waist, Kristin holds her breath as he does. Lucifer buttons the shawl on her back. The rest of the yellow fabric falls to her left hand. Lucifer gestured to the button on her sleeve.

"Here, connect this to here," Lucifer said and clipped the button together. "And let it fall to your right arms." He stepped back and looked at her proudly. "There."

"Ohhh, yes! This is exactly how the catalog showed!" Kristin gave a little twirl. Adjusting her horns as she looks at Lucifer with her head held high. "How do I look?"

"Just like the dragon yokai. It's perfect."

Kristin blushes at his compliment and looks down on the floor with a pout. Lucifer chuckled at her reaction. Kristin tries to compose herself and asks. "Uhm, you look cool too. What sort of yokai are you?"

"A gashadokuro, a giant skeleton monster."

"Uuuuh…a skeleton monster?" Kristin giggled. Lucifer raised an eyebrow at her. "It fits you!"

Lucifer furrowed at her, scowling. "What is that supposed to mean?"

Before Kristin could tease him further, the screen beside them pulled away. Mammon did it with an angry look on his face.

"What are ya two do'in hiding behind a screen?!" Mammon yelled. Kristin rolled her eyes.

"Uwoooo!!! Lucifer and Kristin! Behind a screen?!" Levi scream.

"Levi!!!" Kristin shouted, stomping her foot. "Calm down, you two! Lucifer was helping me with my costume!" Kristin walks away to get away from Lucifer. She bumps into Mammon's wings. "Uf!"

"Kristin!" Mammon and Lucifer shouted for her; all that Kristin comprehended was that the two oldest brothers were grabbing her from side to side as she was off her footing.

Levi squealed again with a depressed cry. "Uwoooo!!! Mammon and Lucifer rescued Kristin! While Levi stands here like a useless otaku he is!!"

"Leviiii!!!" Kristin yelled. She didn't notice Lucifer and Mammon glaring at each other and helping her stand on her foot. Kristin thanked them; she walked over to Levi and scolded him for downgrading himself.

"Look who has changed into their costume!" Asmo exclaimed, walking into the room with his hood on. "Wow! Kristin, your custom looks amazing on you!"

"Oh, thank you, Asmo. I'm a dragon yokai. You must be a vengeful yokai bride?"

"Yes! That's right! Though I don't know what the yokai is called." Asmo said. He then notices his brothers. "Oh! The same goes for the rest of you, by the way! Perfect fit!"

Levi sighs and complains. "We're just an afterthought to Asmo, huh?" Kristin slapped his shoulder at his comments.

Kristin looks at all the brothers in customs. "I agree with Asmo; everyone fits with the yokai they choose." She giggled as she turned at Satan. "And of course, Satan with his cat custom choice."

Satan looks away with a blush. "There's nothing wrong with that. I knew you were all thinking it. My yokai is called nekomata, a two-tailed cat yokai."

"It's a good thing they have a cat custom for you." Kristin circles around him to play with his second tail with a bell on it.

"O-oi! Don't play it!" Satan exclaims; his face is still red. He didn't try to stop her from petting it. Kristin smiled and walked toward Beel.

"Beel looks cute too!" Kristin exclaim. "And the tail! So big and fluffy!" She grabs the tail and hugs it to her face, squeezing her cheeks with the bottom.

Beel hum in delight. "Thanks. The tail does feel nice. I can rub it anytime I want."

Kristin giggled. "It is; it feels like hugging a giant teddy."

"I wanna hug it too with you," Beel said with puppy eyes, making Kristin giggle and gesturing for him to join in.

"Hey! I wanna hug with Kristin too!" Belphie scolded and went from behind Kristin’s to reach the tail. Kristin squeaked in surprised and giggled.

“Oi! who said ya can hug her like that!” Mammon yelled and pulled Belphie from his tail.

“Oww…Mammon…”

Kristin gasp. “Mammon! don’t pull your brother like that!”

“Kristin, Mammon’s bullying me~”

Kristin gave her deathly glared at Mammon. Mammon quickly held his hand in the air in surrender. “Alright, alright, geez! Just, don’t hug!” He said with a pout.

Kristin notices Belphie’s custom. “Belphie, that’s a lot of ornaments in your custom. You’ll be alright when we’re walking all the way through?”

Belphie groan. “It is quite a heavy custom. But I’ll be fine as long as you stay beside me.” he smiled at Kristin. She agreed and reached over to rub his ear fox.

“Alright, everyone, we should be going now not to arrive late,” Barbatos said as he walked into the room with his lizard-like custom. Diavolo came in as well with a demon look. Everyone does like the yokai they represent.

“Ah! Right! We shouldn’t let him wait any longer!” Luke said. Kristin wanted to comment on his bunny suit instead of a dog suit. But she changes it.

“Um, there’s another one coming along with us?” Kristin gasp. “It isn’t a REAL yokai, right?!”

Diavolo laughs. “Hahaha. That might be interesting. But no, it’s not a real yokai.”

Kristin let out a disappointed ‘oh.’ Barbatos smiled at the group and said. “Well then, shall we go outside and greet the final member of our group?”

Hope you guys enjoy that! I'll also post my mc in her yokai custom in the next post! See you in the next fic!

#obey me #om #obey me shall we date #obey me lucifer #obey me mammon #obey me leviathan #obey me satan #obeymeasmo #obey me beelzebub #obey me belphegor #obey me diavolo #obey me barbatos #obey me luke #obey me fanfic #obeymemc

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heavenlyhoundoom · 1 month

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Blood Brothers.(part 13)

(The gang walk to the cave the others were hiding in.)

Marceline: Alright, everyone, the Arcana Hunters are gone, you can come out now.

Vampire alpaca: I'm so glad that's over.

(The vampires came out of the cave.)

Vampire bilby: Did those three vampires survive the fight?

Jake: They sure did. In fact, Moondrop even helped us win the fight.

Vampire bilby: Really, how?

Jake: He slashed Hierophant's eye out.

Vampire Bilby: Jesus!

Vampire: That's really violent.

Jake: He did it to protect his brother.

Vampire alpaca: Where is he anyway?

Jake: Oh, he's by the lake, washing the blood off his hand.

Vampire alpaca: Thanks for the info, I think I'll go thank them for saving us.

Jake: Okay.

(It cuts to Sundrop and Moondrop by the lake.)

Moondrop: I think I got all the blood off.

Sundrop: Good.(give a thumbs up)

(The vampire alpaca enters the scene.)

Vampire alpaca: Are you Sundrop and Moondrop?

Sundrop: We sure are, why?

Vampire alpaca:(blushing) I wanted to thank you for saving us.

Sundrop: (flustered) Oh, don't thank me, it was Moondrop who saved us!

Moondrop: Give yourself some credit, Sundrop, you helped too.

Sundrop: Okay, I guess you can thank both of us.

Vampire alpaca: Yeah, I guess I can.

(The vampire alpaca and Sundrop look away from each other, blushing.)

Lulu: By the way, my name's Lulu.

Moondrop: Lulu, that's a nice name...

Lulu: (blushing) Thank you...

Moondrop in thought: (They are so in love with eachother.)

Moondrop: Do you two wanna head back to the village?

Lulu: Uhh, sure.

Sundrop: Yeah, we should head back.

(The three head back to the village.)

Lulu: I guess I'll see you later.

Sundrop: Yeah, I guess I'll see you later too.

(Lulu heads to her room in the lodge.)

Moondrop: It's nice to see you in love.

Sundrop: Huh!?

Moondrop: Oh, come on, it's obvious that you're in love with Lulu, and she seems to be in love with you as well.

Sundrop: Really?

Moondrop: Yep, so I think you have a good chance of getting together with her.

(Sundrop looks at the lodge and smiles.)

Moondrop: I wish I could find love...

Sundrop: Don't worry, Moondrop, you will eventually.

Moondrop: I appreciate the reassurance.

Sundrop: No problem, Moondrop.

(A bunch of other vampires gather around Sundrop and Moondrop and thank them for saving everyone.)

(The end of part 13)

#Fnaf #Adventure time #sundrop #moondrop #marceline abadeer #jake the dog #vampires #alternate universe

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skyworxcontracting · 9 months

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A City Above: The Evolution of Scaffolding in New York’s Skyscraper Era

Skyscrapers that soar over the cityscape and dominate New York City's skyline are well-known. The development of scaffolding, an essential technology that has been crucial in the building and upkeep of these enormous structures, would not have made it feasible for these architectural marvels to exist. Scaffolding services in New York have developed over time, enabling the realization of ever-more-ambitious construction projects. The intriguing history and development of scaffolding throughout the height of New York City's skyscraper industry are explored in this article, which also highlights the major inventions of scaffolding permits NYC that have influenced the skyline of the city.

The Birth of Skyscrapers in New York:

In New York City, the late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a period of increasing urbanization, which sparked a rise in demand for vertical construction. Building towering buildings presented architects and engineers with previously unheard-of difficulties because the work was too complicated for conventional construction techniques. The vertical expansion was made possible by the development of steel-frame construction methods, which were pioneered by designers like Louis Sullivan and William Le Baron Jenney. However, the creation of creative scaffolding solutions was required because safe and effective access was required during the building.

Early Scaffolding Systems:

Scaffolding in the early days of the skyscraper era in New York was mainly made out of wooden frameworks that held up laborers and building supplies. These primitive systems had a finite maximum height and lacked the stability required for the lofty heights of contemporary skyscrapers. Steel scaffolding became a more reliable and safe alternative as construction technology developed. By enabling workers to reach large heights with enhanced stability, the patented "Bilby Steel Tower Scaffolding" revolutionized construction techniques in 1885.

Suspended Scaffolding:

A Game-Changer: In the development of skyscraper construction, the invention of suspended scaffolding was a key turning point. This ground-breaking method comprised suspending a platform from the top of the building, which allowed workers to gradually descend as construction progressed. It was originally utilized in New York in the 1920s. By removing the need for ground-based scaffolding and speeding up construction, suspended scaffolding offered an effective way to reach the facade for upkeep and repairs. The construction of famous buildings like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building was greatly influenced by this innovation.

Modern Scaffolding Technologies:

Scaffolding permits NYC systems developed throughout the 20th century in response to the introduction of new materials and technology. Due to its adaptability and sturdiness, tubular steel scaffolding gained popularity. It was made up of lightweight components that were simple to install and disassemble. Construction teams had more mobility and flexibility because of mobile scaffolding systems that had wheels and movable platforms. Additionally, modular scaffolding systems became a viable alternative that allowed for simple customization to match intricate architectural designs. These developments made it possible to carry out building tasks efficiently while also protecting personnel.

Swing Stages and Suspended Scaffolding:

Traveling by Air The ability to attain extremely high heights was hampered by the rise in building height. The idea of swing stages and suspended scaffolding resulted from this. These ground-breaking devices, sometimes known as "window-washing platforms," gave employees access to every square inch of the outside of skyscrapers by allowing them to descend and ascend up the sides of the buildings. Swing stages increased productivity while also speeding up and saving money on construction.

Innovations in Scaffolding Safety:

The safety of construction workers became a top priority as skyscrapers grew to unprecedented heights. Safety rules were put in place and scaffolding designs were continually updated to solve this. Workers at great heights received additional protection with the advent of safety harnesses and guardrails. The "cocoon" system, an innovative solution that completely encloses a building's exterior while allowing employees to roam around freely, significantly improved safety while performing maintenance and restoration work. The area of scaffolding has also changed as a result of advances in digital technologies. Engineers are now able to generate intricate models of scaffolding systems using virtual reality (VR) simulations, which facilitates effective planning and helps to identify potential safety issues before installation.

Conclusion

The development of scaffolding during the skyscraper period in New York City is evidence of human creativity and perseverance. Scaffolding methods have advanced to match the increasingly ambitious heights of New York's renowned buildings, moving from simple timber structures to complex steel and modular systems. Skyscrapers can now be built and maintained thanks to the invention of suspended scaffolding and the ongoing emphasis on worker safety. Scaffolding will undoubtedly continue to be a vital element in the constantly expanding high-rise building industry as the city's skyline changes and expands, ensuring that New York's architectural goals reach new heights while giving employees' safety and wellbeing a top priority.

#scaffolding #construction #realestate #new york

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