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Early in the morning, especially when it rains, and a little before noon. (25)
erwin x fem!reader
chapters: (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) | (14) | (15) | (16) | (17) | (18) | (19) | (20) | (21) | (22) | (23) | (24) | (26)
summary: I basically took Isayama’s work, forced it into a romance story, and made Erwin the love interest. Commander meets cadet and they fall in love (not instantly though)
notes: very berry canonverse (but some events were modified to fit my narrative), wasn’t intended to be this long, but it all is in the details right?
content warnings: smut where it fits (or where I make it fit. Also, reader is NOT underage, so likewise, MINORS DO NOT INTERACT, please.) slow burn (I really mean it. I’m not olympic diving into any form of smut for the first chapters.) no angst. I dislike angst. I would never. I could never. (Although angst can be somewhat subjective so take it with a grain of salt?)
wc: 6.6k
Lord Koch started to prove you wrong the moment you walked through the ivy-covered gates of his suburban estate, early-blooming wisterias cascading down the fence and conspiring with the honeysuckles to conceal the impassable iron wall, making it look more like the secret back door to some fairytale garden than the main entrance to a wealthy family’s homestead. You had expected dozens of solicitous footmen, perhaps some even hired for the occasion only, busily striding around the gardens, flocking towards the guests with fizzy drinks on their trays and welcoming smiles on their faces, politely offering to help with their frock coats and dainty parasols. Just as it was expected at any other Sunday gathering in Mitras. Or Saturday, in this case.
Instead, the only ones greeting the guests at their arrival were the imposing cedars flanking the sunlit path that led to the placid, flawlessly circular pond in the middle of the main garden. After that, guests were on their own, left to figure out, or finger guess depending on each individual’s personal approach, which one of the sprawling paths before them could possibly take them to the place where distant violins, faint laughters and the soft clinking of glasses could be heard coming from.
It was clear that whoever got invited to the celebration should’ve been there previously, perhaps numerous times, and therefore, well-acquainted with the Kochs. Acquainted enough to know their way around the property and the complex system of azalea shrubs spreading in all sorts of confusing directions, flowering under the sun as their glossy leaves danced in the wind, something more like a maze than a garden. And you couldn’t help but feel that a map should’ve been provided with the invitation, or at the entrance at the very least, because there was no way a stranger like you could find the courtyard mentioned in the invitation all by themselves. And for a moment, a silly idea crossed your mind, maybe this was some sort of task Lord Koch had designed so the guests could prove themselves worthy of attending his party. It seemed like he wanted only his true friends there on that special day. But luckily for you, your father was there to lead the way.
Amidst the excitement leading up to that special day, you had forgotten about your father, your head completely monopolized by the thought of your first date with the Commander, because… yes, that’s right, in your head, this was about you and him, and not about Lord Koch and his birthday. He already had forty nine of those for heaven’s sake, but this…this was a first for you and the Commander; the charity ball clearly not counting because, one, you hadn’t been together in that sense back then, and two, you had attended as his assistant and not his ‘princess’. So it was no wonder that, between choosing your dress, the right underwear, and daydreaming about dancing head-on-his-chest all afternoon, you had been unable to reach the obvious conclusion that your parents would most likely be attending the reception too. And it was not until you arrived home the previous night, completely unannounced and looking to surprise them, that you ended up surprised instead when your mother excitedly broke out the news during dinner.
And your father was particularly thrilled about finally getting to meet the Commander of the Survey Corps, ‘the man who saved my daughter’s life’ in his own words. He was arguably more thrilled about it than about the apple toddies, and that was a huge claim to make considering how many of those he was known to chug down on a single evening. And you would be lying if you said you weren’t excited yourself, not about the toddies, which by the way you weren’t sure they would be serving when it was barely ten in the morning, but about everything else. Sleep had evaded you for the most part of the previous night, your stomach swarmed with colorful butterflies that resembled the ones now fluttering above the Koch’s blooming azaleas, and your heart gleefully springing inside your chest at the thought of him meeting your parents.
You knew it was not like he would be asking for your hand in marriage right there in the middle of Lord Koch’s courtyard. They would probably shake hands, maybe share a drink or two while your father expressed his gratitude, and then walk separate ways without asking your parents for their blessing. But, it’s just that… you couldn’t help it…it all felt so official all of a sudden.
Yes, admittedly, no one else in this world, besides Hitch, knew about the things the two of you would do behind the closed doors of his office, but…What did he think people would say once they saw you together at the party? This was not work-related, this was not some formal event he was required to attend as the Commander of the Survey Corps. It was just his friend’s birthday lunch, an occasion that didn’t call for the presence of his assistant. And, once your favorite ballad came on and you found yourselves slow dancing under some wisteria pergola, your hand resting in his, and your head, on his shoulder…did he think people would just shrug their shoulders and look the other way thinking ‘yep, that’s his assistant’?
Before asking you to come, had he considered the possibility that once they saw him pull your chair out, helping you in like the gentleman he is, possessive hand resting on the small of your back and your lips smiling lovingly at the gesture…people would undoubtedly start asking questions about the nature of your relationship?
Like you knew your parents were.
You didn’t know what they were thinking, but you knew they were thinking something. Your mother was too well-versed and frighteningly skilled at concealing her thoughts, she was too proficient in the occult arts of vanishing any trace of emotion from her face within seconds, before anybody noticed anything, no matter how shocking or scandalous the news were. However, you saw the look of surprise in her eyes when you told her who you’d be attending the reception with. It was brief and you had almost missed it, but it was there nonetheless. She hadn’t said anything, but there were signs. She hadn’t asked questions, but you knew she wondered. You knew she did, just like many at the party would.
So, all things considered, how could you blame yourself for feeling this was official? How could you get mad at yourself for believing this was some sort of announcement? Yes, subtle and silent, but an announcement regardless. And you were loving every second of it. As evidenced by the beaming smile you wore as you stepped into Lord Koch’s courtyard, the pistachio-colored tulle of your dress joyfully dancing in the balmy spring breeze.
You had chosen open shoulders for the occasion, a symmetrical hemline falling all the way down to your ankles, and dainty flower embroidery to harmoniously blend in with all the pansies and forget-me-nots of the garden. Oh, and no open slits this time because your mother was also coming.
The top was narrow and fitted, gradually widening out from the waist into a relaxed skirt, and you had skipped the puffy petticoat because you didn’t want Lord Koch to think you were trying to steal attention from him.
Your favorite part of the dress was undoubtedly the long puffy sleeves that fell all the way down to your wrists, made of semitransparent tulle and adorned with small, pretty butterflies that perfectly matched the blue ones on the pin your mother had kindly placed on your hair before leaving the house.
Considering the carriage he had driven to the base last winter, you could be forgiven for expecting nothing less than an equally opulent and effusive display of wealth on Lord Koch’s end, and make no mistake, the courtyard of his manor was a display of wealth in every sense of the word, just not the extravagant type. Somehow, it managed to be well-mannered and even unassuming at times.
His house was more like a castle than anything else, yet there was a comforting sincerity in the clear crystal windows and the way they would reflect the gentle morning sun; a graceful spontaneity in the wildflowers and the way they would grow in the most unexpected of places, whether it was a crack on the wall or inside the stone fountain at the entrance of the garden.
The wise willow, towering over the pond at the far end of the meadow, brought effortless elegance into an already gracious scene, and the glasshouse keeping it company looked like the type of place you’d love to spend a whole summer in, with a cold lemonade and a good book in hand, even if you didn’t enjoy reading that much.
It was there in the courtyard where you understood why there was no staff positioned at the estate’s entrance. Turns out they were all here, in the inner garden, one hand tucked behind their back and the other skillfully balancing silver plates, as they gracefully dodged the puffy skirts of the ladies and the walking canes that the gentlemen loved to sway around when gesticulating.
And you had to give it to the waiters, the feat they were pulling was almost acrobatic, considering how packed the garden was. The number of guests before your eyes, throwing their heads back laughing while joyfully toasting to each other’s prosperity, convincingly attested to Lord Koch’s remarkable popularity. He surely had a lot of people he could call friends, and you knew it was going to be pretty challenging to locate the one specific friend you were looking for.
You glanced around on your tiptoes and off into the multitude, but he was nowhere to be seen. It was going to take some time to find him, so you figured you’d better start now. You turned around to let your parents know, only to realize the crowd had swallowed them too. Figuring you’d run into them sooner or later when lunch was served, you took a deep breath and ventured into the sea of people, trying to stay out of the waiters’ way and making it past smiling faces you’d seen at multiple other parties throughout the years, albeit now they looked slightly different, and older, than they did back then.
As you politely nodded back to a friendly-looking lady whose eyes seemed unable to leave your dress, it hit you that you hadn’t mingled like this in a while. After spending what some would call ‘the better years of your life’ in training camp, and right after that, moving to the middle of the forest for the Survey Corps, you hadn’t attended a birthday party in like forever.
Not much had changed though, at least not when it came to the way you felt about events like this one, and certainly not when it came to the way they made you feel. The anxious drumming in your chest was still ever-present, and the uncontrollable need to fiddle with your hair whenever you felt a stranger’s eyes on you was very much still a reflex action. You didn’t know if it was because of the same reasons as you, but you felt like you understood Captain Levi and why he disliked such gatherings. You weren’t close with him at all, but maybe someday you could bond over this and your appreciation for good tea, who knows?
You grabbed a tantalizingly golden tartlet from a nearby waiter as he walked past you. As expected, only the food made these kind of experiences worth it. The food and, in this particular occasion, him, of course.
You nodded in delight as the caramelized pear melted in your mouth, simultaneously satisfying both your sweet tooth and all the butterflies in your stomach in a single bite. Buttery, flaky and unexpectedly rich. Once you moved to the cabin in the woods, you would prepare pear tartlets like this one for him too. The comforting smell of home-baked love escaping through the open kitchen window, riding on the gentle spring breeze as it caressed your cheeks just the way it was right now in the middle of the courtyard garden.
Our little cabin. You smiled, looking around to find the man you dreamed to share it with.
And you saw Leon, standing under the shade of the breezeway not too far from you, back resting against a pillar and a rose-colored liquid in his glass as he conversed with a tall, auburn-haired lady.
You waved at him from afar when his eyes accidentally met yours, and, not wanting to interrupt the conversation, limited your interaction to a smile. However, being the welcoming soul you’d known him to be, he invited you to join him and his companion by mouthing a silent ‘Do you have time?’
As you made your way to him, you exchanged smiles with the lady he was with. She was young, very young, as suggested by her round face and the plump, dewy cheeks that came with it, which you were certain would bounce like jelly under your finger. She appeared to be in her twenties too, although her small, button-like nose and other angelic features made you suspect she was a little younger than you.
Her fitted, velvet dress hugged her body in ways only custom-made dresses could, and the hunter green skirt, flawlessly accentuating the reddish-browns of her hair, reminded you of the winged cloak you would wear every day back at the base. The dark color, as well as the narrow, tight maturity of the dress contrasted the innocence present in her soft features. Features that were just as warm as Leon’s, especially when coupled with the welcoming smile she was gifting you with.
“My lady.” Leon’s soft lips greeted the back of your hand as it was quickly becoming tradition whenever you met. “I fail to identify the nature of the spell you cast on us, and forgive me if talks of witchcraft and sorcery come off as wicked or impudent in any way, but supernatural powers are the only acceptable explanation as to why your beauty seems to intensify with every passing season.”
You were only able to giggle, his convoluted compliment reaching your ears and pleasantly tickling your confidence.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Leon, and you happen to own the kind of eyes that only see the good in everyone and everything. But thank you, I’m flattered.” You admitted as he let go of your hand. “And I believe we agreed to use each other’s given names?”
“He completely refused to use my given name until, I believe… the seventh year into our relationship was it?” The angelic-looking lady turned to Leon, her head adorably tilting to the side in thought, and you couldn’t help but find it satisfying: The way her honey voice was just as melodious as you’d imagined the sounds made by those beautiful lips would be.
“My lady, this is my good friend Angelika.” Leon said, gracefully signaling to his left. “Perhaps you are already acquainted with each other, since you both live in the same ward.”
Angelika. You couldn’t help but smile at the gratifyingly fitting name. The leaf-shaped brooch on her hair looked a lot like a family crest, and the diamonds embedded all around it, as well as the ‘double-u’ engraved in the center, told you that she descended from a noble lineage, as you suspected at least half of the partygoers did. But what really called your attention was the prismatic moonstone decorating her delicate beauty bones, perfectly shaped like a raindrop, and making you wonder if the occult was among her interests.
“Oh please, Leon, the northern ward is just as big as my father’s ego.” She joked, taking your hand into hers, dainty and covered in satin all the way down to her elbows. “Truly a pleasure, my lady.”
“The pleasure is mine, Lady Angelika.” You returned the gorgeous smile she was offering.
Lady Angelika was endearing in a dignified, elegant way; and you couldn’t help but notice that her expressive hazel eyes went well together with the enchanted forest Leon had in his, much like the honey pistachio loaf your mother would bake every year in the fall.
And it was not only their eyes that complemented each other, but the atmosphere surrounding them as well. Much like the sparkling stream running down the meadow behind them, and the horses leisurely grazing along its waters, there was a natural authenticity to them. One you would have undoubtedly remembered had you been around it before, especially considering Lady Angelika’s remarkable grace.
“My lady, you ought to stop looking at me like that or I might start questioning my personal preferences.” She joked, a smile on her lips and your hand still on hers. “And I’m afraid ten in the morning on a Saturday is too early to have that type of conversation.”
“Oh, please forgive me.” You chuckled lightly, letting go of her hand. “I was just wondering if you were aware of the power that moonstone holds.”
She reached for the gemstone hanging around her neck “Oh this? Of course, Leon gave it to me for my sixteenth birthday.” She explained as her fingers caressed it fondly. “He bought it from a witch down south. Apparently she found it right in the center of the footprint left by that gigantic titan who destroyed Wall Maria.” You felt your whole body tensing up at her words. “You know, the first time it appeared. She believes it used this moonstone to make itself invisible, that’s the only logical explanation as to how a creature of such colossal measures managed to appear and disappear into thin air without anyone seeing it coming.”
Your throat felt impossibly tighter all of a sudden, all incoming air failing to reach your lungs. You didn’t necessarily believe moonstones granted anyone the power of invisibility, neither the ability to wander around only in spirit, and you had meant the question as a lighthearted joke, never considering it could backfire, and definitely not expecting Lady Angelika’s answer to make you reminisce about Bertolt’s genuine smile and Reiner’s sweet disposition.
“Are you, perhaps, also interested in gemstones and their magical properties, my lady?” Leon suddenly asked, prompting you to blink away the bittersweet melancholy and the confusion that usually followed any train of thought that led to your ex-classmates.
“I- my father- It’s one of his favorite topics to discuss at the dinner table.” You explained, chuckling nervously in an attempt to compose yourself. “Did you perhaps attend Orvud Academy, Lady Angelika?”
“Oh my, are you a diviner?!” She jumped excitedly. “Yes, I did! Until the eighth grade, before Father decided to move me and my sisters to another institute in Ehrmich.”
“Then maybe we coincided in the corridors a few times.” You suggested, feeling your chest lightening up the farther away you walked from the uncomfortable topics discussed a few sentences ago. “I also went to Orvud.”
“Maybe we did! Oh my, Leon, this world is so small!” She turned to her friend, the delight present in her voice, and the gleeful way in which she started tugging at his hand, made you think of a little kid trying to lead their favorite parent to the candy store. “Although I wouldn’t blame you if you don’t remember me.” She suddenly turned her head towards you. “I looked very different back then. I was so…outlandish.” She concluded, sporting the face of someone who’d just smelled the food that had caused them indigestion.
“Sometimes, in moments of dejection or self-doubt, I find reassurance in knowing that I no longer look, nor act, like I did back in eighth grade.” You said, her smile instantly evolving into a soft, silvery laugh that was as delicate and angelic as you expected hers to be.
“Next time I’m feeling down, I’ll give it a try.” She promised.
“Is there a reason why you changed schools, my lady?” You asked, feeling comfortable enough to let your curiosity wonder and wander.
“Father believed the institutes at Ehrmich taught better chess. I wanted to stay in Orvud because all my friends were there. Not to mention Ehrmich is in the literal opposite side of town, and even to this day, I still grieve the precious minutes that the long ride home took away from my youth.” She complained dramatically. “But I can’t complain. And neither can Leon.” Lady Angelika smiled mischievously at her friend. “That’s where he first laid eyes on me, and also where I became the inspiration for his first book.”
Leon smiled back, and it was the type of smile that told you this was a conversation he already had way too many times, yet somehow, still wasn’t tired of.
“Your beauty is indeed of remarkable proportions, my dearest Angelika.” He said, lightly raising his glass as if making a toast to his friend’s comeliness. “However, as we have discussed several times in the past, the source of inspiration for my first published work, or muse, if the casual scribbling I do from time to time were to be considered a form of art, was the cloudless sky I had the providential fortune to exist under during the summer I spent in Karanes.”
“Leon fell in love with a married woman, and she had the bluest eyes he’d ever seen. Quite scandalous. Isn’t it?”
Lady Angelika’s opportune translation painted a smirk on your face as you raised a probing eyebrow at Leon. And you expected his ears, as well as his cheeks maybe, to turn red the moment his friend’s words reached them, but you should’ve known better than to expect that from someone of such poised, elegant bearing. Instead, he allowed a relaxed, graceful laugh to escape his lips before a reply could.
“She was indeed married, but I didn’t fall in love with her.” He explained calmly, the easiness in his demeanor evidencing that he was already used to be teased by his friend. “Her loving husband and sweetheart of many years stands in this very courtyard as we speak, so I would sincerely appreciate it if we could keep away from distasteful misunderstandings.” He took another sip of his drink as his eyes scanned the room. “Ending the day with a black eye is certainly not one of the goals I set for myself this morning when I sat down with my diary and my favorite breakfast tea.”
“Oh, is she around then?” Lady Angelika asked excitedly, giggles decorating her voice as she tried her best to find an unknown face in the crowd.
“She is not. If you’d studied the poems with the careful perusal they demanded, maybe you’d know that such elusive beauty tends to evade congested occasions like today’s.” He teased, and his friend dramatically placed a hand over her chest in response, pretending to take offense.
“May I ask what the book's title is?” You smiled mischievously, curiosity tickling your mind. “I’ll admit I’m not the avid reader myself, but I’m willing to give poetry my undivided attention if it promises to uncover the mysterious identity of Leon’s first love.”
“Walking artwork. Talking poetry.” He replied, shaking his head in amused disapproval. “That’s the name of the book.” Your eyes widened in realization, suddenly remembering the blue book with faded golden letters that the Commander kept in his office, surely one of his favorite reads, and after today, one you’d definitely be borrowing sometime soon. “And as I said, my lady, she wasn’t a love of mine, but even if she was, I can assure you that by the time serendipitous fate brought our paths together, the title of ‘first’ had already been long claimed.”
Lady Angelika gave Leon a complicit smile that told you she knew exactly who that title belonged to. “Leon’s lust and uncontrollable desire for this married woman really comes to life in vivid colors thanks to all those forbidden words he so artistically painted her with.” She said giggling, looking at Leon as if trying to elicit a reaction from him, but all he had for her was an uninterested eye roll. “I would have given anything, even this very moonstone on my neck, only to see Aunt Freya’s flustered face once she reached chapter nineteen.” And the sultry way in which she sank her teeth on her bottom lip made you desperately want to know what exactly went down in chapter nineteen.
“I would consider it a miracle if Mother ever so much as touches one of my books.” He joked before bringing the glass to his lips, and you couldn’t help but wonder if he was using the pink sparkly liquid to hide something that wasn’t as rosy.
“Of course she reads your books!” Lady Angelika exclaimed confidently, and you wondered if she too had noticed the same shift you had. “If I had a son as talented as you, I would never shut up about him.” She said proudly before turning to you. “Father used to get so annoyed at Uncle Hansel because he would never stop talking about Leon’s books whenever they played chess together.” Lady Angelika giggled, her eyes traveling briefly to the sky as if it was there where she kept all her memories. “Father felt that Uncle Hansel would just brag about ‘that gifted little nephew of his’ all evening and never focus on the game, which… even if we were to say that was the case… how come Father never managed to win a single one?” She chuckled before turning to Leon to clarify. “Nothing personal, you know how Father is. But I always understood Uncle Hansel and why he couldn’t stop gushing about his nephew. I was just as captivated by him.” She said fondly, and there was a hint of nostalgia in the sweet smile she was offering her friend. “And his work, of course!” She added rather abruptly.
“You praise me too much, my dearest Angelika. But my writing isn’t the slightest bit as impressive as your abilities in chess are.”
“Nonsense.” She said before turning to you, dismissing the compliment with a flick of her hand, a gesture that told you that her skills were probably every bit as impressive as Leon had implied. “My lady, I know you said reading is not among your interests but, by any chance, do you happen to enjoy ghost stories? In my humble, and probably very biased yet still fairly accurate opinion, there’s nothing like sitting by the fire on a blustery night, Leon’s horror anthology in one hand and something warm in the other, the wind ominously knocking at your window while his writing transports you to macabre dimensions.” She said, shuddering as a result of the goosebumps she had so willfully self-induced.
You chuckled, the lightness in you heart making you realize how rare days like these were. Since you had joined the Training Corps, and especially after becoming a Scout, it was as if the stakes were always high, in everything you did. It felt as if there was no normalcy in your life, or at least not like you once knew it. And, although you wouldn’t trade your life at the base for anything, you couldn’t deny that it was nice to enjoy ordinary moments like this every now and then. “That sounds frightfully enticing indeed, a perfect night made possible only by the comfort of knowing that, in the end, it’s all folktales and fiction.”
“Oh, but they are not fictional.” She was quick to clarify, shaking her hand promptly as if to make you understand how important it was for you to know this before proceeding any further. “Most of Leon’s stories are based off real life experiences, and that makes them all the more exciting! ‘Distant Cries from a Childless Town’ is based on the sinister events of that summer Leon spent traveling around Wall Rose.” She explained enthusiastically. “The second story, which is also my sister’s favorite, is about a priest who kept a human-sized titan locked in his basement. I won’t tell you how it ends, or how the titan got there in the first place, but from the title of the book you can pretty much guess, can’t you? What I will tell you, however, is that you’ll fall for the main character just as everyone does!” She made the face your father always did when daydreaming about your mother’s green tomato pie. “He’s loosely based off one of Leon’s closest friends, a super cute boy from the Trost countryside.” She tugged at Leon’s sleeve as if trying to get him to gush together with her. “His name was Jean. I met him one summer when he came to stay with Leon. Come to think of it, Leon is always friends with the dreamiest, most fascinating people.”
The way her eyes sparkled as she gazed into the sunlit fields, lips curved into a soft smile and fingers absentmindedly playing with the moonstone around her neck, told you that she was probably reminiscing about the happiest summer of her adolescent years. And you couldn’t help but chuckle, wondering if the Jean of Leon’s story was the same one you knew. He was from Trost too and, from your understanding, also childhood friends with Leon. And if it was him, you would have no option but to laugh at how comedic it all was. To think he had a secret admirer in Mitras, and not only that, but the fact that she was a member of the nobility… Heaven forbid he ever found out, because the one you knew, your Jean, his ego definitely did not need another boost.
Although, in all fairness, you kind of understood where Lady Angelika was coming from. Him and Reiner had always been the most popular among the ladies back at Training Camp. In fact, when you first met Jean, you had also thought he was really cool. It was the very first day of ODM practice, and although everyone else was struggling, he seemed to be a natural at it. However, you also remembered how quickly all form of curiosity and wonder had vanished, that same night at dinner to be more specific, when you saw him engage in one of those embarrassing fights him and Eren loved to have.
“He was so well-mannered and smelled so good all the time.” Lady Angelika continued her recollection of the events of that summer, just as your mind started to get flooded by memories of a very different summer, one where Eren and Jean never stopped throwing scrambled eggs and baked tomatoes at each other. “His hair was so soft and he was so manly we both fell in love with him.”
It was so sudden and unexpected, that you couldn’t stop your eyes from opening as wide and as inappropriately as your eyelids allowed them to.
“Leon and I didn’t talk to one another for weeks after that, until we finally waved our little white flags and agreed neither of us would pursue him. After that, we hugged and decided to go for chocolate pastries. We were so silly back then. Do you remember, Leon?”
“I would argue we still are.” He responded amusedly, bringing the glass to his lips and swirling the contents lightly before taking a sip.
Lady Angelika chuckled as she leaned over the handrail, her hair playing with the wind as she gazed at the pasturing horses, and you wondered if the longing smile present on her lips meant that she was still reminiscing about Jean. Leon, on the other hand, was looking at no one and nothing in particular, taking occasional sips from his glass until it was completely empty. And something, probably the wistful smile he was wearing, told you that he we was most likely thinking about those days too.
And about Jean, perhaps.
“I absolutely enjoy horror stories.” You blurted unprovoked after some uncomfortable seconds of silence, fearing it might escalate into something even more awkward. You weren’t sure if Leon was comfortable with you knowing such personal details about him, especially when you were acquainted with Jean yourself. “And I greatly appreciate the personalized recommendation, Lady Angelika. However, I think I’ll start with Walking Artwork and leave the sinister stories for bolder times, you know… for the sake of chronological order. I’m also curious to see how Leon’s writing evolved over the years.”
Leon let his head fall to the side both in suspicion and disbelief, squinting his eyes as if asking you to get it over with.
“And of course, because I’m interested in uncovering the married lady’s mysterious identity as well as what became of her.” You finally confessed, a giggle escaping your lips when you saw him roll his eyes and shake his head in disapproval. You had to admit that there was a very particular type of pleasure to be derived from teasing Leon, and you were beginning to understand why Lady Angelika seemed to enjoy it so much. “The Commander has that book in his personal collection. I might just borrow it on Monday and begin my research as soon as we go back to the office.”
“Even if you succeed in uncovering her identity, little does it matter, my lady; given the fact that my interest in her was purely artistic and never romantic.” He replied, shrugging his shoulders as if he was sorry to disappoint you. “As of what became of her, I’m happy to report that I’m still very much welcomed with warm geniality by both her and her darling daughters whenever I find myself in Karanes.” He signaled with a shake of his glass. “With that said, I’m truly honored and delighted, if I may allow myself such pleasures, to know that someone with Commander Smith’s intellect and literary knowledge found something of value in my dull first work. I have never been able to bring myself to read it again.”
“Huh? You work with Commander Smith?” Lady Angelika asked, the newfound piece of information lighting some sort of spark in her eyes, and you weren’t sure you could call it simple curiosity.
Nodding proudly, you looked around the garden, eyes surveying the room and a comfortable type of excitement bubbling inside you at the thought of finding his blue eyes in the crowd any time now.
“I had the pleasure of starting my rounds conversing with him by the central pavilion. Maybe he’s still there.” Leon looked in the direction of the marble-columned structure, as if trying to find him too. And you caught yourself trying to guess what the nature of their exchange was, something that admittedly troubled you more than a little, given the misunderstanding from a few weeks prior. “He must be looking for you too.”
You turned to Leon and were surprised to discover a smile full of understanding shining your way. And you sincerely hoped the nervous laugh that escaped your lips as a response could act as some sort of distraction so your burning cheeks and tomato ears could go unnoticed.
But you knew that he had been there that night, at the castle, in the dining hall, just a few rooms away from your office and all the wonderful things the Commander had been making you feel on top of his desk. And you also knew that, if he’d happened to hear something then, no amount of damage control you did now would be enough to erase it from his memory.
And like so, before you started acting more like a tomato and less like a person, you decided it was the perfect moment to start exchanging closing nods and parting smiles with Leon and Lady Angelika, which you did before heading in the direction he had pointed you to. Lady Angelika looked like she wanted to say something, and had it been any other moment, you would’ve waited. But, right now, all you wanted was to take your flustered face away and hide it in the Commander’s welcoming chest while you danced to a slow song or two.
“My Lady.” Leon’s sudden call of your name made you turn around abruptly. “Just one more thing.” He said as he approached you, putting some distance between Lady Angelika and him, and lowering his voice as if to ensure nobody else could hear what he was going to say. “I had a conversation with my dear uncle the other day, and I explained to him about the nature of our budding relationship.” He smiled mid-sentence as if to let you know it was okay, and you had to admit that any form of reassurance was very much welcome at the moment, especially when you had no clue where all this was heading. “I was very specific in my request, and by ‘very specific’ I mean I carefully treaded through all the poetical trap my tongue usually falls into, and sincerely asked him to stop hindering the growth of our blossoming friendship with the shadows his well-intended efforts are casting.”
His eyes lingered in the central pavilion’s direction for a while, seemingly taking his time organizing the words inside his head before saying them out loud. “Although very little use it has, I apologize if his remarks resulted in any kind of misunderstanding or inconvenience for you.”
You stared at his apologetic smile in silence, trying to make sense of the words that had just left his mouth. And maybe it was the tinge of remorse in his eyes or the way their attention would shift between you and the central pavilion, but something told you that he probably held the answer to the question you had been trying to get the Commander to respond.
No. Not probably.
He definitely did.
Did Lord Koch talk about you and Leon in a way that made the Commander think you were involved romantically? You didn’t know for sure, yet you knew two other things: One, if he had indeed said something, Leon would absolutely know what it was; and two, he would totally tell you if you asked.
But before you could do so much as open your mouth, Lady Angelika’s melodious voice called his name and he smiled apologetically before turning to her, leaving you there, stranded in the middle of the crowd, with nothing but questions to hold on to.
And you would have remained there for longer, had a flurried waiter not bumped into you, knocking the butterfly pin off your hair and making it bounce on the glossy marble tiles.
You looked down just in time to see it slide under a crystal table, and bent down to reach it, only to find that a gentle hand had gotten there first.
“Thank you, but it’s fine. I got it.” You said as your hand brushed past warm, manly fingers.
“I know you do, but let me.” Replied a rich, velvety voice you had only heard on your happiest moments.
You rose up as fast as your faltering legs allowed, your heartbeat like the frenzied flapping of hummingbird wings, and the reason for that, standing right in front of you, holding the blue butterfly in his welcoming hand, the sun sparkling on the metal pin in the same mesmerizing way it did on the sapphires he had on his face.
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So it's Solarpunk Aesthetic week and I'm trying to do homework while listening to lo-fi but my brain started thinking of Solarpunk game concepts so here are my rambles.
What if someone made a like. Not reverse Stardew Valley, per say but like. And this was inspired by some tags by @bleedingedgeavoidancetactics BUT
You inherit a great big booming agricultural business from your mysterious and distant uncle or whatever. And its run like you standard agricultural practice. But the goal of the game is to make it as sustainable as possible. You come in like right at the end of one season, so you're getting to see how its run already, while also talking to the community and specialists and such to discuss how to make changes in future growing seasons to like. Fix. Like. Do more permacultury things, still get yields needed to sustain the surrounding community but with less negative environmental impact and beginning to have good environmental impacts? (Could also have dating sim side elements if you wanted)
Or maybe a game where like. It's after a disaster of some sort, and a group of survivors/nomads find an abandoned city. And you can work to turn the materials from said abandoned city and the preexisting infrastructure into a solarpunk society? Like a city-builder game, and you're starting on the edge of this abandoned city creating like gardens and such (maybe the starting area is like a suburban neighborhood you find?), and you can send expeditions deeper into the city to find other supplies you can use to create new structures for the society you're building? And maybe this is a kind of game where you can individualize building placement and decorations to an extent, and maybe visit your friends' settlements? Or at least it'd be fun to show pictures online? (This one's inspired by a mobile game I play that I THOUGHT was gonna be like this but everything is already PRE SET)
Or a guerrilla gardening game, where you're like. A guerrilla gardener, and you're sneaking around at night sowing seeds and watering plants or planting plant starts and trying not to get caught by like. I dunno. Guards??? Police officers??? and then during the day you can take actions to protect the plants from... I dunno. And you can go to a store to buy more materials/seeds/stuff, and your home base is like a huge seed starting zone where you can craft a certain number of seed bombs/start a certain number of seeds depending on how many you have in your inventory. And each method has a few stats--efficiency, survival, and risk--so like, just sprinkling seeds would have low risk and high efficiency but low survival stats, seed bombs could have medium efficiency and low risk and low-medium survival depending on the recipe you use to make them (maybe you can learn/discover new ones as you go along), and different sizes of plant starts have lower efficiency but higher survival and higher risk. And the risk could factor into how long it takes to plant the thing but also how likely it is to be discovered by the guards or whatever during the day. And also in your daytime persona, you can make friends and organize a community that can start banding together to protect the plants from guard interference? Maybe the game starts out mostly in black and white except for your night character's green cloak and your day persona's yellow shirt, but people you can befriend also have colored shirts, and the more guerilla gardening you do the more things start to become colorful. (This one's inspired by a story idea I've had rattling in my brain and a separate animation I considered doing a few years back)
I'm not a game designer or a coder or anything, I'm just an artist. But I'm sitting here chilling and I thought these could be cool ideas. If anyone wants to use them to inspire their stories and such by all means GO FOR IT this is an endorsement
#solarpunk#out of queue#solarpunk stories#solarpunk aesthetic week#game concepts#story ideas#ani rambles#honestly will i consider turning one of these into a written story idea? maybe but im not sure#i already have so many projects man........ but if someone else wants to by all means. tag me so i can read it#if you make a wholeass game on it????? buddy let me PLAY
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weekly update - part 1
Hello everyone, and happy Sunday! We hope you're sitting down with a nice, warm drink as you're browsing through today's update; it's such a long one, it was split into two parts (find part two here)! 🍵☕
The first part of the updates for this week can be found under the cut, as always! 🍃
— Base Game
Buy Mode
Dizzy Palms Ceiling Fan and Perfect Plumbob Ceiling Fan conversions by ePSYlord has been added.
Build Mode
Dots of Color, Dream within a Dream, Drywall, Dulcet Duet, Eldan Secrets, Electric Sheepskin, Essence of Pastel, EveryShade, Fair & Square, Firehouse Brick, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
— Expansion Packs
Get To Work
Clinical Panels conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.
Get Together
Baa Baa Barn Style, Brickwall, Brickwork, Clutched Stones, Coloring Within the Lines, Dressing Mortar, Elaborate Plastering, Embellished Mucilage, Embroidered Plaster, Get Ruins, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
City Living
Alleyway Bricks, Brickhouse Wall Pattern, Faded Memories, Large Fancy Wall Tiles, “Mold”ed Baseboard, More Mortar Bricks Wall Pattern, Street Walking City Bricks Wall Pattern, and Worn Stripes conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Seasons
Craftsman Stonewall, Woodstone Crafter’s Wall, and Worn Wood Siding conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Get Famous
Faux Wood Shingles Full Panel, Faux Wood Shingles Half Panel, Homemade Brick, Long Large Bricks, Opulent Panelled Brocade, Simply Stucco, Small Long Bricks, Sound Off Fabric Panelling, Sound Stage Panelling, and Veins of Gold Marble Walls conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Island Living
Bamboo Breeze Ceiling Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.
Natural Curves, Need for Reed, Seafarer, Tessellated Lava Rock, and Walk the Plank conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Discover University
Accented Stone, Britechester Brick Stone, Dorm Chic, Foxbury Stone, Stones that Groove, and The Gibbs conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Eco Lifestyle
Clean Slate, From the Earth Itself, Plastered Style, Rusted Iron, Smooth Panelling, Upcycled and Upcycled, and Tough conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Snowy Escape
Onsen-style Tile Murals, Peak Design Stone Tile, Summit Cedar, Summit Cedar Support Beam, Tea House Wainscotting, and Winter Warmed Wood Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Cottage Living
Brick Whisper, Flowered Vines Wainscoting - Left, Flowered Vines Wainscoting - Right, Garden Party Wainscoting, Quite Cobbled, and Sunlit Stone conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
High School Years
Another Brick for the Wall, Bricks of Academia, Honey, Comb On!, Melting Waves, Miles of Tiles, Papyrus in Art Deco, The Hallway Stone, and The Perfect Plaster conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Growing Together
Between the Lines Shingles, Half Stripe, Full Hype Tile, Haughty Herringbone Wall Tile, Hide & Sleek Metal Panels, Slate-ly Tiled, Suburban Dream Siding, and Well Crafted Masonry conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
— Game Packs
Outdoor Retreat
Horizontal Clapboard and Vertical Clapboard conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Spa Day
A Concrete Idea, Matchstick Magic, Minimal Slats, Perfect Horizontal Mosaic, Perfect Vertical Mosaic, Rectangular Flows, Ridiculously Rectangular Runner, Steamy Sideways Slats, Steamy Slats, The Glow that Flows Wall Panel, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Dine Out
Determined Brick, Lofty Brick, and Modern Wood Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Vampires
Brooding Brick Pattern, Floral Bat Motif, Narrow Victorian Wall Pattern, Neoclassic Wall Panelling, Patterned Bat Column Print, Vertical Bat Motif, and Victorian Wall Pattern conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Parenthood
Misty Forest Wallpaper, Multi-Theme Kids Room Wallpaper, Simple Paint with Wainscot Panelling, Stone Motif with Wainscot Panelling, and Tiled Patterns with Wainscot Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Jungle Adventure
High Tiled Mosaic, Low Tiled Mosaic, Ornate Stone Blocks, Small Plain Tiles, Smooth Concrete Two-Tone, Smooth Concrete with Stone Bottom, Solid Concrete, Solid Smooth Stone, Solid Stone Blocks, Stucco ‘n Stone, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Strangerville
Corrugated Metal and Metal Enclosure conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Realm of Magic
Enchanting Dainty Daisy, Magnificent Brick, Spellbinding Tile, and Venerable Brick conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Journey to Batuu
Concrete Construct, Ridges and Gravel, Strong Foundation, and Worn But Not Broken conversion by @lordcrumps have been added.
Dream Home Decorator
Trilateral Ornamentations conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.
My Wedding Stories
Sun Faded Paint conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.
Werewolves
All the images have been updated.
Alphabetised all items.
Some items were recategorised.
The page menu has been updated.
The coding has been cleaned up and standardised.
Caution Brick Wall, No Caution Brick Wall, andThrice-Rebuilt Cabin Walls conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.
Rusted Factory Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.
— Kits
Industrial Loft
Hot August Nights Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.
Desert Luxe
Sandstorm Ceiling Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.
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nosy ask game 6 seems most interesting :D
6: Describe your dream home
I have a lot of fantasies about what I would do if I had the money to build or renovate my own home, but basically all of them are just to have a living space designed for someone my height (6’4”). Counters and appliances I don’t have to slouch over to cook with, a bed long enough to stretch my legs without them going off the edge (without sacrificing space for my 3 pillows), and most importantly: a huge bathtub I can fit in.
Other things include having somewhere I can keep a compost bin, somewhere like a balcony or patio where I can sit outside and read, a bonus if the balcony/patio has room for a small garden bed, a kitchen with a big island table, and a couch that isn’t broken like my current one. Also somewhere I could have a pet or two
Also I would want it to be nearby some lake or river I could fish at, and in a town/city with good public transportation and a library and stuff.
As for the building itself? I really am not that picky. Maybe it’s because the idea of me owning my own home has never sounded like something I could ever possibly do, or because I am opposed to the idea of the suburban neighborhood, but my dream home doesn’t need to be a house, and it definitely doesn’t need to be big. As long as it has enough room for me, a pet or two, and a partner if I have one, then it’s fine by me. Although a room for hobbies and stuff like painting would be really nice too, I love painting but setting it up on my counter and then having to clean up afterwards is such a hassle
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British attempts to assert dominance on a far-away colony were achieved through the execution of planning policies in the initial townships. These old imperial concepts of planning still have direct impacts on how Australians interact with public space in the inner city.
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The use of public space in cities around the world is an effective way for both governments and citizens to express themselves. These uses include: exercising authority, as well as challenging it; celebrating and mourning; and casual recreational activity. These ways of engaging with public space have never quite translated into the Australian context. [...] While towns and new suburbs in the young colony were deeply influenced by European urban design, a key feature was excluded – the piazza. Governor Richard Bourke made very clear to surveyors that new towns in New South Wales (which at the time encompassed present-day Victoria) must not include public squares as these could promote rebellion. [...] [H]is wish to prevent mass public gatherings in the city was certainly realised. [...]
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The placing of ornate, iron, wooden, or stone fences at first glance seemed to serve a purely decorative purpose. It can still be seen in the bluestone footings around the Carlton Gardens and State Library of Victoria where the iron fences once stood. This form was a disguise of the function so people could not climb over, slide through, dig under, and sometimes see over these barriers. Gates were opened at a particular time of the morning and locked at sunset to deny access to the public under the cover of darkness. [...] Even today, the city’s main square (Federation Square) was not designed as a place to be in. [...] Bourke’s demand to the early surveyors became part of the way Melburnians lived and experienced the city as Melbourne grew as a “destination city”. [...]
The central business district developed into a “9-to-5” place. People came to shop and work, then retreated back to their suburbs at the end of the day. As a result, an importance was placed on suburban life. [...] It was not until planning policy shifted in the 1980s, and renewed investment and interest in the inner city accelerated, that the idea of civic spaces and communal environments began to embed themselves in our urban consciousness. [...]
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Without a city square and with clear boundaries set around parks and gardens, Melburnians responded by finding other places to gather. Some groups responded by acquiring impressive private buildings, such as the Trades Hall. The general public gathered “under the clocks” of Flinders Street Station, or on the steps of Parliament House. These are still gathering places today, even after City Square (1980) and Federation Square (2000) opened. Public spaces were not built into the fabric of the city and as a result they feel artificially imposed on the urban landscape and awkward to use. The city was designed as a place where interacting with public space was discouraged. Melburnians seem to meet in places such as cafes, bars and pubs [...]. People organically found ways to interact with what little space they had, and we have seen the rise of laneway culture and street art as a response.
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All text above by: Aaron Magro. “Australians don’t loiter in public space – the legacy of colonial control by design.” The Conversation. 19 May 2023. [Bold emphasis and some paragraph breaks/contractions added by me.]
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The Writeblr Garden's Pumpkin Pitch
Thank you @writeblrgarden for the event!
Fate is Just the Half of It
Two hundred years after Earth was engulfed in nuclear fire, Rowan Woods wakes up from cryogenic sleep in the wreckage of his Orbital Ark. As he stumbles through the brave new (and still somewhat irradiated) world, he learns that the man he loved pre-apocalypse may be, impossibly, alive today.
The man in question, genius industrialist Jack Howard, has been given a new life as a self-aware android by the mysterious scientific collective known as the Agency. Earning his keep as the chief engineer of the Agency's moon base, Jack has no reason to think that Rowan is alive and looking for him. But his obliviousness has never stopped Rowan before.
This is the story of two people who found each other after the end of the world.
Planned as a serialized novel starting in 2024, Fate is Just the Half of It is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story with a queer romance at the center. The story will be told in several threads: both of the main characters' POVs in present day, a flashback timeline of their pre-apocalypse relationship, and an account of the first few years after the end of the world, told through selected excerpts of the diary Jack kept in his days as an apocalypse survivor.
Inspirations: Fallout, Tales from the Borderlands.
Content Warnings: Apocalypse, Death, Violence (non-graphic), Language, Sexual Situations (non-graphic)
WIP tag (currently includes snippets and worldbuilding notes)
Excerpt under the cut.
To whoever finds this: hope humans still know how to read
October 23, 2077 (wait, is it 24th already? hard to keep track of time here; nah, couldn’t have been here more than ten hours)
Personal panic room of the Triumvirate Inc. CEO (wow, no, that’s so douchey)
ground zero, day one
Are you fucking kidding me?
Yeah, how’s that for a first line? Well, it was gonna be my last. Not bad as famous last words go, but there wasn’t anyone nearby to take it down, so I figured I’d stick around. Shame to die without an audience and let a good line go to waste.
The mushroom cloud in my window made for one hell of a backdrop, though. The oranges and the blacks, all swirling together, like a sunrise, but more badass. Except, you know, sunrises usually signify beginnings, whereas this one… yeah. Still pretty, though. And you thought there were no upsides to being in the office at 6 a.m.
It wasn’t a total surprise. Like, I couldn’t actually believe it till I saw it—hell, I don’t think I believe it now, even. But I knew it was coming. Got a 30-minute warning like the rest of the city. Didn’t run for the hills like the rest of the city, though. ‘Cause there weren’t any hills I cared to run for. None I could reach in half an hour, anyway.
Okay, whoever’s reading this, I don’t expect you’ll ever get a say in designing a nuclear strike early warning system, but I’m gonna tell you this anyway. 30 minutes is a really, really shitty warning period. Not enough time to get anywhere you might wanna get to, and way too much time to think. To wish you were somewhere else. Like, say, a suburban two-bedroom with a Vac-Evac link. 30 minutes to really appreciate what an idiot you were to stay at the office, stay in the city, stay optimistic, stay hopeful, stay invested in the idea that there was a shred of reason left in the collective humanity ‘cause c’mon, it’s all just talk, they’re not actually gonna do it, humans have scraps, always have done, always will have, but they’re NOT actually gonna blow up the fucking world, c’mon, what kind of FUCKING IDIOTS would actually, ACTUALLY do something like that??
Anyway. 30-minute warning is bullshit. Put that into your feedback form and smoke it.
still day one, probably
When the alarm went off, I knew that was it. Almost ran to the parking garage before it hit me that every other sad bastard in Boston was doing the same thing. I’d never make it to Havenford. I’d never make it out of the city. The best I could do out there was die in traffic. No, thanks.
I still tried to make a call, though. No luck. All lines jammed. Network access barred: emergency services only. Told myself it’s for the best. Didn’t wanna lie to him, didn’t want our last talk to turn into a fight. Least of all didn’t want him to try and do something stupid like coming to get me. Not that he’d ever make it. He’d just miss his evac and die for nothing. Wouldn’t stop him trying, though. Man has no quit in him.
Funny thing: normally, I don’t either. But knowing your whole world is gonna go to hell in, oh, twenty-five minutes now, and everything you’ve built is gonna go to pieces, and once the dust has settled, no-one will even remember your name… yeah, that’ll get you down a skosh.
So, yeah, the bit where I said that swearing at the mushroom cloud was gonna be the last thing I ever did? I meant it at the time. I wasn’t gonna run and die out there. But I wasn’t gonna hide and try to survive it, either. ‘Cause like I said, my world was about to get wiped out. And the only bit of it that stood a chance of making it through the next hour was gonna be out of my reach for good. Assuming he didn’t do something real fucking stupid.
Please tell me you didn’t. Please tell me you went to the evac as planned. For fuck’s sake, please tell me you took the train, and the lift and the whatever. Please be up there now.
So I waited. Smoked a cigarette. Yeah, yeah, I know, those things’ll kill ya. Made a real good cup of coffee with which to watch the show.
And then it happened. Right on time. And I just stared out of my window. Couldn’t bring myself to believe it.
And then I ran. So much for hanging on to hubris to the end. So much for going down with the ship. Call it animal instinct, call it good old-fashioned cowardice, call it whatever. Point is, I ran straight for the panic room. Didn’t even spill the coffee.
Good thing, too. The supply kits in here only have instant. In case you want proof that I never really believed it was gonna start raining nukes.
#pumpkinpitch#writing community#writeblr#writers on tumblr#writeblr community#writers of tumblr#writeblrgarden#fate is just the half of it
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Genuinely think that visiting my family this past week is going to inure me to at least half of any stupid Pride discourse I stumble upon this June, because returning home to see that my dad now has a neighbor with approximately 11 mini Pride flags in their yard as, like, fun seasonal garden decor (the “progress” design with the trans stripes included too, which hits a little extra for me) in a neighborhood that feeds into the exact same high school I went to, where I was scared to come out except to a very small handful of other queer friends is just
Do I know anything about these people’s politics other than that? No. Having briefly seen them all outside they would in fact appear to be an extremely average well-off suburban family and I would not be at all surprised to learn they bought all those flags from like. Target. Am I still keenly, intensely aware of how living on the same street as all those flags might have changed some things for me as a teen? You have no idea.
#i still remember going to a speech and debate tournament with a couple other team members in high school that was out in berkeley#and we spent a day or two in san francisco and one of my gay friends and i made a game of counting all the pride flags we saw#because i don't know about her but it was the first time i had EVER seen real ones outside of like. photos on the internet#and i figured they were a thing you would only ever see in Rare Gay Cities#there are now almost as many little flags in my dad's neighbors' yard as we saw on that entire trip#and if you had told me that in less than a decade that would be true#i would probably not have believed you
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Introducing Season 4
A year and a bit more or so, I had no idea we’d get this far. But here we are, about to break ground on Season 4 of our podcast.
Of all the seasons we’ve done so far, Season 4 is the one that comes closest to having a theme, inasmuch as we’ll be taking several different episodes to explore facets of one enormous topic… solarpunk housing.
For starters, this is because housing is one of solarpunk’s central dreams. What solarpunk hasn’t dreamed of those huge buildings draped in plants and solar panels? Or of cozy cottages and their resplendent gardens? But, honestly, solarpunk’s imaginings of housing ought to go deeper than the aesthetic.
How would we be best living in this housing, for instance? Alone? In nuclear family units? Far more multigenerationally or in intentional families? As parts of co-ops or communally on a far, far larger scale (think: buildings housing 20,000 people in a semi-communal setting)?
And, never mind the aesthetics of solarpunk housing from the singular to the grand, how would solarpunk housing be designed to help meet or otherwise respond to people’s physical, financial, and emotional needs? And by people, we mean everyone, not just the people who can afford to buy or rent housing in the current climate where—especially in urban and suburban North America—housing prices have been escalating ferociously faster than most people’s incomes.
On that note, a deeper dreaming of solarpunk housing would consider the revolution it would be for us to stop treating housing as assets and investments, but really honestly almost really mostly as homes. Can solarpunk imagine enormous communal housing that isn’t horrible and depersonalizing, like the cold, hard dormitories of some earlier science fiction novels, where you’re assigned a room based strictly on what is generically deemed your needs and you have to eat in a cafeteria and you have nothing to call your own aside from a couple of meager possessions.
But that’s not all Season 4 has in store. We’ll be tackling some other topics, too. We’ll be hearing about distributed production as a radically democratic means to shorten supply chains, empower people, and counter some of the ill effects of globalization. We’ll be talking about solarpunk spirituality in all its witchy bioluminescent mushroomness. We’ll hear about designing a game that helps people learn about, explore, and come to terms with climate change. And that’s not even half of what we have in store for you in Season 4.
I think it’s going to be a great season! I’m looking forward to it and I hope you are too.
Season 4 Episode 1 will go public on Monday, Nov 13, but join our Patreon now for early access to Episode 1 of Season 4 on Monday November 6, as well as bonus clips, dispatches, and other exclusive content. Either way, hope to have you there!
#Christina#science fiction#solarpunk presents podcast#solarpunk presents#housing#urban design#cohousing#communal housing#futurism#globalization#spirituality#season four
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I like your vision for cities but how is something like that achieved practically speaking?
oh boy. here we go...
zoning reform: more mixed-use zoning. japan's zoning model is one i particularly like. but i also think there are some european cities to look to. would like for there to be some national agency that sets some standards but i know that's a longshot.
land value tax: will incentivize denser development and more efficient use of land. this, aside from zoning reform, will probably make the biggest difference.
carbon tax: decrease pollution and discourage cars.
congestion pricing: decreases traffic
build more pedestrian-friendly streets: wider sidewalks (and thus smaller streets, probably with lower speed limits but of course it will be situational), well-lit, more greenery, designate certain streets as pedestrian-only, etc.
encourage and invest in public transportation: buses (especially brt), trains, subways, trolleys, monorails, funiculars, etc. this includes intra-city transit but also transit to outlying suburbs (and ideally those suburbs would follow similar policies as discussed here -- like the streetcar suburbs of old). i also don't think it should be free, at least not at first. though maybe subsidized. i think it should cost /something/ though (i also like the idea of making lots of ways to get discounts so it gives the appearance of being high-value while also being accessible). and importantly we need to make sure it is clean and safe. which brings me to my next couple points.
law and order: police. we need more and better police. for a lot of people this is a hard pill to swallow but it's the truth. we need to be cracking down on crime and getting homeless off the street. this is probably the third most important thing after the land-value tax.
cleanliness: i think there should be some kind of public jobs program for cities where they hire people to do some basic low-skill janitorial work throughout the city. like a whole ass street cleaning corps.
beautification: incentivize businesses to build more beautiful buildings in pedestrian-heavy areas and build more public monuments and parks and plants more trees and flowers.
encourage urban gardens: not because this is going to solve any food shortages or anything but mostly as a means of fostering community.
build more diverse housing: not just high-rise apartments and single family homes (though i think they both definitely have a place). there's a range of other options; low-rise and mid-rise apartments, townhouses, multiplexes (duplex, triplex, fourplex, etc), courtyard apartments, bungalow courts, 5-over-1s, get single family homes to build accessory dwelling units, live-work homes, etc. also encourage more housing co-ops.
i do also want to mention suburbs again. like i said, i think a lot of the above principles should be applied to suburbs too. i think they should be more dense. not necessarily "high-density" like a downtown urban area but medium-density for sure. if big cities have an "urban core" i think suburbs should also act as "suburban cores" with walkable city centers where there are lots of jobs and entertainment and so on. we used to have streetcar suburbs and we should strive to revive this.
suburbs get a lot of flak and a lot of the criticisms are valid but i don't think suburbs are inherently bad. the cookie-cutter urban sprawl in the sunbelt is pretty bad. but i live in a suburban town just outside of los angeles and it's really lovely. it's full of character and community and it's walkable and has a lively and charming downtown area. suburbs can be good. we just need more suburbs that have a medium-density walkable "small town" vibes than the soulless cookie cutter stuff you see people rail against all the time.
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Rosen House | Craig Ellwood
West Los Angeles, CA | United States | 1963
The Rosen House of 1963, designed in conjunction with Jerrold Lomax, is among the most clearly Miesian of Craig Ellwood’s houses. The white steel frame and curtain walls loaded with glass, along with the way that the dwelling hovers a few feet above the ground, all recall the Farnsworth House in particular (see earlier post). Yet Ellwood, as alway, brings fresh ideas to this suburban pavilion. From the street, the pavilion is semi-enclosed by grey-brick infill that shields much of the facade, apart from the neat, central entrance. Stepping inside, the house unfolds and becomes semi-transparent. Its fulcrum is a central courtyard, flanked by glass, with a towering tree at the very centre; here, literally, nature is placed at the heart of the home. Living spaces and bedrooms radiate around this court and connect to the gardens via sheets of floor-to-ceiling glass. A series of service cores, encased in timber and mostly top-lit by skylights, hold the bathrooms and other services. A swimming pool to one side is partially sheltered by the square body of the house itself and a micro-pavilion holding the garage and plant room. The greenery around the residence has grown over the years, reinforcing the idea of a pavilion among the trees dispite the suburban context.
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Godrej Jardinia Sector 146 Noida: Premium residences
Nestled in the serene surroundings of Sector 146, Noida, Godrej Jardinia Sector 146 Noida offers a luxurious residential experience like no other. These meticulously designed 2, 3, and 4 BHK luxury apartments set a new standard for upscale living in Noida. Let's explore what makes it the perfect choice for those seeking a sophisticated lifestyle in the city.
This project is a top-rate residential project by Godrej Group, famous for its dedication to excellence and innovation. Spread throughout acres of lush greenery, this project offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city lifestyles, even though it is nonetheless effectively placed near city amenities.
Location Advantages:
Situated in Sector 146, Noida, Godrej Jardinia enjoys a strategic location with easy access to important business hubs, instructional institutions, and healthcare facilities. Residents can experience the pleasures of each world. The tranquility of suburban living and the benefit of town life.
Connectivity:
Connectivity is a key highlight of this project. With seamless access to the main roadways consisting of the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Yamuna Expressway, citizens can effortlessly go back and forth to Delhi, Greater Noida, and different components of the NCR. Additionally, the approaching metropolis will further enhance connectivity, making travel even more convenient.
Made with Vastu Principles:
Godrej Jardinia Sector 146 is designed through Vastu Shastra's ideas to ensure harmony, positivity, and well-being for its citizens. From the layout of the flats to the orientation of the buildings, every factor thoughtfully crafted to promote a sense of stability and calmness.
Adherence to RERA:
Buyers can put money into this project with self-belief, understanding that the project is completely compliant with the policies of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). This guarantees transparency, accountability, and timely shipping of the project, giving consumers peace of mind and a guarantee of their funding.
Floor Plan:
Godrej Jardinia Floorplan gives spacious and properly designed flats, which might be thoughtfully deliberated to maximize area and comfort. With contemporary architecture, premium finishes, and thoughtful layouts, each rental at this project is a masterpiece of luxury and functionality.
Amenities:
Godrej Jardinia boasts a plethora of amenities designed to elevate the way of life of its citizens. From a swimming pool and clubhouse to landscaped gardens and sports activity facilities. Every amenity crafted to cater to the numerous needs and alternatives of contemporary households.
Conclusion:
Godrej Jardinia Sector 146 Noida is more than just a residential project. It is a lifestyle vacation spot where luxury meets consolation, convenience, and tranquility. With its top region, adherence to Vastu standards, international-magnificence amenities, and impeccable layout. It offers a surely unheard-of dwelling in Noida. Invest in this project and increase your lifestyle to new heights of luxury and sophistication.
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Brigade Perambur Chennai | Newly Launch Residences
Brigade Perambur Chennai is a residential property offering the best 3, 4 and 5 BHK homes residing in the busy city. This development stands for its classy design, luxurious amenities, connectivity, architectural ideas and overall good quality of life promised to residents.
Strategic Location in Perambur
Located in Chennai, this project is strategically located in the hotspot of Perambur, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant local life This prime location provides easy access to services, communication and good access to major city sites.
Proximity to Transportation Hubs
One of the unique features of Brigade Perambur is its proximity to major transport hubs. The project is at a distance from Perambur railway station, the main railway station through which suburban and long-distance trains pass.
Well-Connected Road Networks
This project also enjoys easy communication through well-connected roads. Residents living near arterial roads like Poonamalli Highway, Madras-Thiruvallur Highway Road, and Inner Ring Road can easily reach various parts of Chennai with ease of nearby bus stands and auto-rickshaw facilities make travel easier again.
Access to Chennai Metro Rail
For those preferring metro travel, it is conveniently located near the Perambur Metro Station, part of the Green Line of the Chennai Metro Rail network. This offers residents a fast and efficient mode of transportation to various destinations across the city. There are major issues with it. There are many facilities at this project to give you a comfortable living experience. There are major issues with it. Besides working out in the well-equipped gym to stay fit and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, residents can relax in the beautifully designed gardens. residents who are interested in sports are welcome to use the facilities, which provide modern and traditional environments.
Conclusion:
Brigade Perambur Chennai stands as the best of luxury and comfort in this place is a real property view. With its great houses, top-notch amenities, first-rate connectivity, adherence to Vastu Shastra standards, and perfect ground plans, this project offers a lifestyle that is absolutely unheard of. Living at this project is not pretty much proudly owning a home, it a way of life of comfort, and beauty.
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Unveiling the Green Carpet: Exploring the Fascinating World of Turf
In the realm of landscaping and outdoor aesthetics, few elements rival the timeless allure of turf. Whether it's the neatly trimmed lawns of suburban homes, the sprawling expanses of sports fields, or the meticulously manicured greens of golf courses, turf serves as the green canvas upon which countless activities unfold. But behind its verdant facade lies a world rich in history, science, and innovation. Join us on a journey as we uncover the intricacies and wonders of turf.Check here for all the latest news.
The Origins of Turf: To understand turf's significance, one must delve into its origins. The concept of cultivated grassy areas dates back centuries, with early civilizations such as the Persians and Egyptians embracing the idea of verdant landscapes around their dwellings. However, it was during the medieval era in Europe that turf began to take on a more refined form, with monasteries and castles boasting manicured lawns as symbols of prestige and leisure.
As societies evolved, so did the cultivation techniques for turf. The 17th and 18th centuries witnessed the emergence of formal gardens in Europe, where intricate designs and patterns adorned the landscape. Turf became a symbol of wealth and sophistication, with vast estates showcasing meticulously maintained lawns as status symbols.
The Modern Era of Turf: Fast forward to the present day, and turf has become an integral part of various landscapes worldwide. Advances in agronomy, irrigation, and turfgrass breeding have revolutionized the way we perceive and maintain turf. Today, turf serves multifaceted roles, ranging from providing recreational spaces to enhancing environmental sustainability......see more.
Sports Turf: One of the most prominent applications of turf is in sports fields. From football stadiums to baseball parks, the demand for high-performance turf surfaces is ever-growing. Synthetic turf, once considered a novelty, has become mainstream, offering durability, consistency, and all-weather playability. However, natural grass fields still hold a special place, with their unparalleled aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits.
Golf Course Greens: Golf enthusiasts understand the importance of pristine greens in the game. Golf courses represent a harmonious blend of art and science, where turf management practices play a crucial role in the overall experience. Superintendents meticulously oversee every aspect of turf care, from mowing heights to soil composition, ensuring optimal playing conditions for golfers of all skill levels.
Residential Landscaping: In residential settings, turf serves as the centerpiece of outdoor aesthetics. Whether it's a sprawling estate or a modest backyard, a well-maintained lawn can transform the ambiance of any property. Homeowners invest time and resources into turf maintenance, employing techniques such as aeration, fertilization, and irrigation to achieve lush, green lawns that serve as extensions of their living spaces.
Environmental Benefits: Beyond its aesthetic appeal, turf offers a myriad of environmental benefits. Natural grass lawns act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigating climate change. Moreover, turf helps reduce soil erosion, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for diverse plant and animal species. Sustainable turf management practices, such as integrated pest management and water conservation strategies, further enhance its environmental value.
Challenges and Innovations: Despite its resilience, turf faces numerous challenges in today's world. Climate change, urbanization, and invasive species pose threats to turfgrass health and vitality. In response, researchers and turfgrass professionals are constantly innovating to develop resilient grass varieties, eco-friendly maintenance practices, and alternative turf solutions.
The Future of Turf: As we look ahead, the future of turf holds immense promise and potential. Advances in technology, such as precision agriculture and remote sensing, will revolutionize turf management, enabling more efficient resource utilization and improved sustainability. Moreover, the growing awareness of environmental stewardship will drive demand for eco-friendly turf solutions, fostering a harmonious relationship between human activity and the natural world.
Conclusion: In conclusion, turf stands as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with the natural world. From its humble origins to its modern-day applications, turf continues to captivate and inspire people across the globe. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, let us cherish and nurture this green carpet that connects us to the beauty and wonder of our planet.
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Maximizing Space with Vertical Gardening in Raised Beds
In today's increasingly urbanized world, where space is at a premium, gardening enthusiasts and environmental advocates alike are turning to innovative solutions to cultivate greenery in limited areas. One such solution gaining momentum is vertical gardening in raised beds. By maximizing both horizontal and vertical space, this approach allows individuals to create lush and thriving gardens even in compact urban settings. Vertical gardening involves utilizing walls, fences, or specially designed structures to grow plants upward, optimizing space utilization and enhancing aesthetic appeal. Coupled with raised beds, which offer improved drainage, soil quality, and ease of maintenance, this method presents a versatile and efficient way to cultivate a variety of plants, from herbs and vegetables to ornamentals and even small fruit trees.
Advantages of Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds provide several benefits, including better soil drainage, enhanced soil quality, reduced weed growth, and easier access for planting, weeding, and harvesting. Additionally, they can extend the growing season by warming the soil more quickly in spring and maintaining warmth longer into the fall, allowing for earlier planting and later harvesting.
Materials and Construction of Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds can be constructed from various materials such as wood, metal, concrete blocks, or recycled materials like old tires or pallets. The choice of material depends on factors like durability, aesthetics, and budget. Constructing a raised bed involves building a frame and filling it with a suitable soil mix, typically a blend of topsoil, compost, and organic matter.
Planting and Maintenance Tips for Raised Garden Beds
When planting in raised garden beds, consider factors such as spacing, companion planting, and crop rotation to maximize yield and minimize pest and disease problems. Regular maintenance tasks include watering, mulching, and occasional soil amendment with compost or organic fertilizers to replenish nutrients.
Common Mistakes to Avoid with Raised Garden Beds
Common mistakes with raised garden beds include overfilling with poor-quality soil, neglecting proper drainage, overcrowding plants, and failing to control weeds effectively. It's essential to monitor soil moisture levels, avoid compacting the soil by stepping on it, and address any pest or disease issues promptly.
Designing Functional Raised Garden Beds
From blueprint to blooming crafting efficient layouts for raised beds. Designing raised garden beds goes beyond aesthetics. it involves creating functional layouts that optimize space and accessibility. Explore innovative design ideas and practical tips for arranging raised beds to maximize productivity and aesthetic appeal in your garden.
Planting Strategies for Raised Garden Beds
The elevated nature of raised garden beds requires specific planting strategies to ensure optimal growth and yield. Discover expert tips on crop rotation, companion planting, and spacing to harness the full potential of your raised beds and cultivate thriving gardens season after season.
Maintenance and Care for Raised Garden Beds
Maintaining raised garden beds is essential for preserving soil health and maximizing productivity. Learn practical maintenance tips, from watering and fertilizing to weed control and pest management, to keep your raised beds flourishing and bountiful throughout the growing season.
Conclusion
In conclusion, vertical gardening in raised beds offers a multifaceted solution to maximizing space utilization in both urban and suburban settings. By capitalizing on vertical space, gardeners can significantly increase their growing capacity, making efficient use of limited land resources. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces but also promotes sustainability by encouraging the cultivation of fresh produce in areas where traditional gardening may be impractical.
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Inside the Trends: Exploring the Latest Decor Finds at Our Favorite US Store
Introduction
Welcome to a journey through the latest trends in decor store ! In this article, we'll delve into the ever-evolving world of interior design, exploring innovative ideas and timeless classics. Whether you're a seasoned decor enthusiast or just looking for fresh inspiration, join us as we uncover the top trends shaping homes across the country.
Trend 1: Sustainable Materials
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword in the world of decor stores—it's a guiding principle for many homeowners and designers alike. From reclaimed wood furniture to recycled glass accents, eco-friendly materials are taking center stage in modern interiors. Not only do they add a touch of natural beauty to any space, but they also help reduce our environmental footprint.
Trend 2: Minimalism
In a world filled with distractions, the appeal of minimalism lies in its simplicity and serenity. This design philosophy emphasizes clean lines, clutter-free spaces, and a focus on essentials. By embracing minimalism, homeowners can create a sense of calm and balance in their surroundings, allowing key elements to shine without overwhelming the senses.
Trend 3: Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is all about reconnecting with nature in the built environment. By incorporating elements such as natural light, indoor plants, and organic textures, biophilic spaces promote health, well-being, and productivity. Whether it's a small urban apartment or a sprawling suburban home, integrating biophilic principles can enhance the overall quality of life for occupants.
Trend 4: Vintage Revival
Everything old is new again in the world of decor, as vintage finds make a stylish comeback. From mid-century modern furniture to retro-inspired accessories, vintage pieces add character and charm to any interior. Mixing vintage and contemporary elements creates a unique aesthetic that tells a story and reflects the homeowner's personality.
Trend 5: Statement Lighting
Lighting is not just functional—it's also a powerful design element that can transform a space. Statement lighting fixtures, such as oversized pendants or sculptural chandeliers, serve as focal points that command attention and set the mood. Whether it's casting a warm glow over a dining area or illuminating a cozy reading nook, the right lighting can elevate the ambiance of any room.
Trend 6: Global Influences
The world is a melting pot of cultures, and that diversity is reflected in today's decor trends. From Moroccan-inspired textiles to Japanese Zen gardens, global influences add richness and depth to interior spaces. By incorporating elements from different cultures, homeowners can create a truly eclectic and personalized home that reflects their worldly tastes and experiences.
Trend 7: Multifunctional Furniture
In an age where space is at a premium, multifunctional furniture is a game-changer. From sofa beds to extendable dining tables, these versatile pieces maximize functionality without sacrificing style. Whether you're furnishing a studio apartment or a family home, investing in multifunctional furniture is a smart way to make the most of every square inch.
Trend 8: Artisanal Crafts
Handcrafted decor store items bring a sense of authenticity and warmth to interior spaces. Whether it's handwoven textiles, pottery, or woodworking, artisanal crafts add a personal touch that mass-produced items simply can't match. By supporting local artisans and craftsmen, homeowners can infuse their homes with unique pieces that tell a story and spark conversation.
Trend 9: Tech-Integrated Spaces
Technology is increasingly becoming intertwined with everyday life, and home decor is no exception. From smart thermostats to voice-controlled lighting systems, tech-integrated spaces offer convenience, efficiency, and connectivity. By seamlessly integrating technology into the design, homeowners can create homes that are both stylish and smart.
Trend 10: Bold Colors and Patterns
While neutral tones will always have their place in decor, bold colors and patterns are making a splash in 2024. Whether it's a vibrant accent wall or a daring geometric print, bold choices inject personality and energy into any room. The key is to strike the right balance and use bold elements strategically to create visual interest without overwhelming the space.
Conclusion
As we've explored the latest trends in decor store, one thing is clear: there's something for everyone, no matter your style or budget. Whether you're drawn to the timeless elegance of minimalism or the vibrant energy of bold colors, don't be afraid to experiment and make your space truly your own. With a little creativity and inspiration, you can transform your home into a haven that reflects your personality and brings you joy every day.
FAQs
What are the hottest decor trends for 2024? The hottest decor trends for 2024 include sustainable materials, minimalist design, biophilic elements, and bold colors and patterns.
How can I update my home decor on a budget? Updating your home decor on a budget is easy with simple DIY projects, thrift store finds, and strategic purchases of key pieces that make a big impact.
Are there any timeless decor pieces worth investing in? Timeless decor pieces worth investing in include quality furniture, versatile textiles, and statement lighting fixtures that can stand the test of time.
What should I consider when mixing different decor styles? When mixing different decor styles, consider scale, proportion, color harmony, and the overall mood you want to create to ensure a cohesive and balanced look.
Where can I find inspiration for my home decor projects? You can find inspiration for your home decor projects from design magazines, online platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, and by exploring local shops and galleries for unique ideas and pieces.
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