hey btw if you're in the USA at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4, they're testing the emergency broadcast system. your phone is probably going to make a really loud noise, even if it's on silent. there's a backup date on the 11th if they need to postpone it.
if you're not in a safe situation and have an extra phone, you should turn that phone completely off beforehand.
additionally, if you're like me, and are easily startled; i recommend treating it like a party. have a countdown or something. be surrounded by your loved ones. take the actions you personally need to take to make yourself safe.
i have already seen mockery towards any person who feels nervous about this. for the record, it completely, completely valid to have "emergency broadcast sounds" be an anxiety trigger. do not let other people make fun of you for that. emergency sounds are legitimately engineered to make us take action; those of us with high levels of anxiety and/or neurodivergence are already pre-disposed to have a Bad Time. sometimes it is best to acknowledge that the situation will be triggering for some, and to prepare for that; rather than just saying "well that's stupid, it's just a test."
"loud scary sound time" isn't like, my favorite thing, but we can at least try to prevent some additional anxiety by preparing for it. maybe get yourself a cake? noise cancelling headphones? the new hozier album? whatever helps. love u, hope you're okay. we are gonna ride it out together.
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HI @agent-darkfest !!! SURPRISE I WAS YOUR SS FOR WENCHFRY'S ONE! I REALLY HOPE YOU LIKE IT BECAUSE I AM NOT GOOD AT BACKGROUNDS! AHHH! I LOVE YOUR DESIGNS!
I included one without the words and then a transparent one! I hope you don't mind that I used one of my favorite Christmas songs! I wanted to ask what your favorite was, but by the time I thought of a sneaky way to do so, it was too late rip.
I HOPE YOU LIKE IT! HAPPY HOLIDAYS YAY
also a lil' mistletoe :)
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touch starved.
pairings ; lorenzo berkshire x slytherin!reader.
synopsis ; your boyfriend is always super touchy and clingy, so one day you decide to ask him about it.
notes ; requested by a lovely anon, i have another request for them on the way, but here’s their ask link!
The Slytherin common room is silent, something that’s extremely rare. Typically, you and your friend group are laughing and playing stupid games, or at least throwing a huge party. This time, however, all your friends are at The Three Broomsticks, while you and your boyfriend are lying on the couch in the common room together. The fireplace offers some warmth and light in the otherwise dark atmosphere of the room.
Lorenzo is cuddled up next to you, despite the fact that you’re practically on the verge of falling off the small couch. His arms are wrapped around your waist and his head is nuzzled into the back of your neck. You can feel his chest rise and fall against your back with each breath. “Enzo.” You whisper, shifting your gaze so you’re staring at the crackling fire in front of you.
“Yes, baby?” You hear him mumble, obviously tired.
“Well..” You take a deep breath, pausing for a moment. This obviously catches his attention as he lifts his head away from your neck, shifting around in his spot and sitting up.
“Is something wrong?”
Sitting up so you’re beside him, he places a reassuring hand on your thigh. You turn your head to face him, a small smile on his face. “No, not really. I just..” He stops you mid sentence when he presses small kisses all over your face. “Wait!” You laugh, “Hold on!”
“Sorry, you’re just so pretty.” He pulls away again, waiting for you to continue.
“I just was wondering, like..” You sigh, “For Merlin’s sake, I don’t know why this is so hard to ask! I’ve just noticed you’ve been way more touchy and close than usual and I’m wondering if something’s up with you.” You blurt out, immediately regretting it when you see his expression turn slightly upset, his lips forming into a small frown instead of his usual grin.
He moves his hand off your thigh, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that it was a bother or anything.”
“Enzo.” He avoids your eye contact, simply nodding at the mention of his name.
“I didn’t mean to make you feel, I don’t know, suffocated by me? I’d never want to make you feel like that, I just love you and you’re my girlfriend, I thought I was just being affectionate. If you want to go to The Three Broomsticks with the rest of the guys, we can.” Lorenzo shakes his head, “I just figured we haven’t had much time to hangout alone and—” He keeps rambling, quickly being cut off by you.
“Lorenzo, listen!” You let out a small laugh, the brunette’s eyes widening slightly. “I love being with you and spending time with you! You are not suffocating me or anything bad, I like how much affection you give me, I was simply worried that you were feeling like I was being distant or something.” You smile.
“Oh, sorry, I didn’t realize..” He gives you a lopsided grin, awkwardly scratching the back of his neck. Before he can open his mouth to continue, you jokingly roll your eyes and cup his face with your hands, pulling him in for a kiss.
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