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captainlynxx · 8 days

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After reading “something in the water” here’s everything I highlighted (and any notes I added because I did this at 3am and cannot remember my thought process when I did this:

> Ianto Jones’s soft Welsh voice came through loud and clear: ‘Gwen and Toshiko have made it through alive.’

‘Alive?’

‘It was a close thing, apparently. They nearly died of boredom.’

> ‘You never yawn. I’ve never seen you yawn, not once, ever.’

> ‘She dug it out herself with claws as hard as iron and decorated it with the skins of the children she ate.’

‘That’s nice.’

> ‘I always am. I have two perfect marriages and two perfect divorces behind me to prove it.’

> ‘Oh, yeah, dead as a cardboard cut-out with two bullet holes in it can be…’

> If the rift was a blade, then the wound it had made bled problems- flotsam and jetsam and alien life forms from across time and space, all washed up on the South Wales coast.

> And, if possible, use what they found to arm the human race against the future. The only trouble being that the future was already here: this was the twenty-first century, when ‘everything changes’ as Jack liked to put it.

> ‘Blip? Is that a technical expression?’

‘Yes. As opposed to a spark.’

‘Now you’re just kidding me, right?’

‘Activity surge,’ Ianto explained patiently.

> ‘Just bollocks.’

‘Is that a technical expression?’

> ‘So what have you found, Sherlock?’

Ianto pushed a slim Manila envelope across the desk. ‘The strange case of Saskia Harden.’

> ‘Ianto’s got me chasing some pretty young blonde-‘

‘He knows you so well.’

> ‘Well, that’s where I had to be extremely clever as well as amazingly handsome,’ Ianto said.

> ‘Or maybe it’s just something in the water.’ (Title drop)

> ‘I’ll do my job, Ianto, and you do yours. That way we all get job satisfaction.’

> ‘That’s why I work for Torchwood. Uncanny is our business.’

> ‘There is a doormat upstairs, you know. Several, in fact.’

> ‘Thanks, Ianto. You are a treasure, you know that?’

He smiled. ‘As a matter of fact, I do.’

> ‘So unimportant in life that no one even notices when you die.’ (AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH)

> Toshiko had staggered backwards at the first scream, grabbing hold of Gwen instinctively.’

> ‘Men can never look after themselves properly when they’re ill.’ (Mate you fell in love with your mother…)

> BBC News 24 (Hide from the TV license man)

> He smiled. ‘Oh, I’m really a genius in disguise. Haven’t you worked that out yet?’

> ‘Yeah - like if she finds a cure, I’m the first to know.’

‘Actually she’d be the first to know, technically. And I’d be second. That would make you third, at best.’

> ‘Y’know I kind of prefer it when the dead stay dead.’

‘Pot. Kettle. Black,’ Owen said.

‘Yeah,’ agreed Jack with a shrug. ‘The difference is I do it with style.’

> ‘That’s because you’re a man,’ said Toshiko weakly.

> ‘Bitch,’ said Gwen.

> Ianto, unbelievably, was in shirtsleeves - bloodstained and open necked, and, clutching the gun, looking more like an extra from a die hard film than an immaculate butler.

That was longer than I expected but this goes at 3 on the Torchwood novel rankings (4 if I’m included audiobooks but I’ll decide that later I’m too lazy rn)

#this post wasn’t supposed to be this long #but let’s just go with it #this books great #and I should work on an actual ranking system shouldn’t I #probably #but whatever #jack harkness #owen harper #ianto jones #toshiko sato #gwen cooper #torchwood

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deeenerys17 · 7 months

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I'm at Niagara, my friend visiting from Manila and this is what Taylor decided to do to me ??? Like how to recover ??? How to devour all the content, the cheesiness the romance. I said after her and Joe i will never ever be invested in her relationship but here I am 3am with no sleep but super tired cant sleep because Travis and Taylor decided to be all lovey dovey on main.

#my roman empire #this is end game #im calling it

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inkycherie · 9 months

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I have had the most amazing summer. In July, my best friend came to visit. I brought her to Paris (her first time), showed her around my town and other neighbouring cities around Geneva, and we drove to the south of France. I made different meals for everyone to enjoy, danced to the loveliest music, and drank the best wine(s).

The third week of August, I went back to the Philippines. We had a long overdue family reunion. Our uncle from Canada also came to visit with his family, and my cousin who works for months at a cruise ship extended his vacation.

We all flew to Zamboanga del Sur to surprise my grandma and our extended family whom we haven't seen in 13 years ! We spent a week there living the simple life, eating pandesal for breakfast, and singing karaoke kahit brownout.

The first few days of September, I spent back in my hometown. I saw Bowie again. I didn't let any minute pass without cuddling him. Whenever I'm in the PH and everyone else is back home, my sisters and I stay in one bedroom with our parents (and Bowie), chatting away until we all fall asleep. These nights were even more special because we were all cooped up in one room while there was a storm outside. Felt just like the good old days when my sisters and I would spend nights holed up in our parents room trying to pass the time until electricity was back on.

I was also sooo happy to walk around the malls with Christmas music already playing in the background ! We bought surprise presents for our parents. My sisters and I chipped in to buy papa his dream TV, and mama a new iPhone. The rest of my money I spent on groceries, more presents for the fam, pasalubongs for Jon, books, Cheetos, Spicy Century Tuna, Vienna sausages, and Spam. lol

We spent my last week in Manila. Took mama, my sisters, and our aunt on a date - brunch in Wildflour and shopping at Rockwell, and then continued to shop in MOA. I wanted to make dinner for everyone, so I made sinigang na baboy which was perfect for the stormy weather. We had drinks with our cousins before bed (red horse, spicy Oishi, and isaw at bbq).

The next day, I brought my parents to IKEA so I can buy them stuff for the house. I could tell mama was so excited to drive back home so she can start using everything we got. Uncle flew back from Zamboanga later than everyone else so the day after he arrived, he went straight to the condo so we can spend more time with him. We asked him to make lola's bistek Tagalog as he is the only one who can make it exactly the way lola does. I am glad to report that I watched him closely as he was making it - even volunteered to be the sous chef - so I will make it for dinner tomorrow.

The day before my flight, the entire family celebrated my aunt and cousin's birthdays. I made some of my specialty meals, and we ordered a bunch of other food. Of course, there was cake.

I flew back to Switzerland on the 7th. I arrived on Friday at 8 in the morning, unpacked my stuff, ate pancit canton, and fell asleep at 16hr. I woke up at 3am still tired, but I managed to clean up and do all the laundry. I was hanging clothes at the balcony even before the sun was out. I found it hilarious. The rest of the day, I spent on the couch still feeling quite sluggish and brushing off the fact that I was having chills, and my nose wouldn't stop running.

Jon and I went on a quick café date and I couldn't taste the coffee nor the pastry I ordered which I found strange but thought nothing of. We did errands and bought groceries but I started feeling sicker as the hours passed. As soon as we got home, I checked to see if I had covid. The test came out positive. Dinner wasn't much fun. I was much sicker so I couldn't enjoy the food Jon prepared for me - he made me the perfect steak which I couldn't taste hahaha and some soup to make me feel better.

This morning, I woke up at 5am and called my family right away. The symptoms are getting worse, and now I have chills, body pains, and constant headache. I will rest more so I can feel better by tomorrow. I just find this to be a silly end to an incredible summer.

#personal #home #homesick

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nat-of-personifs · 9 months

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[Image ID: a drawing of the personification of Vanguard, from the No Return canon on the SCP Wiki. He has a triangular face, mid-tone skin, and round gold glasses. One of his eyes is gray, the other is red. He has yellow side bangs that resemble an upside down V, and a thick lock of gray, dark green, and very light yellow hair that resembles the body of a snake curls around the side bang facing the camera. His hair is down and long, mostly purple dark enough to be mistaken for black, lightening near the bottom. There are gray and green streaks throughout, the same color as the snake. The hair is highlighted with color dodge. Vanguard sits in a dark brown chair and is wearing a green suit, a similar shade to the other greens in his design. He is not wearing a tie. He holds a piece of manila paper with the words ‘SCP-6521’ and the SCP Foundation sigil, and is eating the nearly torn-off upper right corner. End ID] There’s almost certainly a better way to allegorize Vanguard converting SCP files into VNPs, but I like this one more. It’s similar to the way birds regurgitate food to feed their children, except there are no beaks involved. He likes to shred the paper and mix it with shredded cheese, then eat from a large bag at 3AM to hide the taste.

Personif bullshit prevents him from vomiting at inopportune times. Usually.

All my other art should have IDs soon, depending on how cooperative my iPad decides to be.

#personifposting #art #the boy of scp 6500’s better timeline #I never realized just how weird my design for him was until I had to properly describe it #scp fanart #scp foundation #scp fandom #scp 6500 #no return vanguard #no regrets Vanguard #the color dodge is a permanent part of his design now btw

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icecoldtea · 1 year

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Here in Manila, 3AM on a Monday, our house is wide awake and celebrating as we watch Argentina and Lionel Messi finally lift that trophy.

Congratulations, kampeon sa mundo!

(The thing about living in a country that’s not big on football, everyone just kinda picks a foreign national team to support during the World Cup. Like, every household’s got a different fave. It just so happens that my family’s been for Argentina for a long while now. So…vindicaaaaation!)

#world cup #World Cup 2022 #football #Argentina NT #Lionel Messi #tagalog #everyone talks shit about each other’s adopted team so this is so satisfying #after years of people going ‘why Argentina? ugh’

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caffeinatedthought · 1 year

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April Favorites

+ Film +

Ammonite (2020) dir. Francis Lee

+ Book+

Okay, I'm not exactly very fond of reading romance novels like this. But this book actually turns out to be good than I was expecting. I read this out of politeness because a dear friend recommended it, I didn't expect to like it so much I ended up reading all four books. Now, my friends and I are up till 3am debating which of the twisted girls we are. Anyway, this was a good book for sure.

+ the most memorable line you remember+

"The truth is deep down, we know exactly where we stand with someone. Hope blurs that line but, we know"

+ one random fact you learn+

Snakes have two penises

+ favorite moment this month +

NCT DREAM: THE DREAM SHOW 2 IN MANILA

This was the best! The feeling of finally seeing the people you desperately adored. Jumping and singing and more jumping and having fun with people who understands why you like them that way you do. I may have spent a lot of money for this but it was worth it!

Hope to see my dreamies again!

That's it for my April Favorites! Thank you!

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thehungrykat1 · 1 year

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Pizza and Beer Find a New Home at Nolita Joe’s in Poblacion

Two concepts join forces to create the first Pizza Bar in Manila. The mouthwatering combo of pizza and beer is taking over Poblacion, as Nolita Joe’s opens its doors this May. A union between Nolita Pizza and Joe’s Brew, the new pizza-beer joint offers the best of both worlds, with the former’s beloved fully loaded and freshly made pies and the latter’s best-selling craft ales and brews.

Originally separate entities, Pat Santos of Nolita and Joey and Marco Viray of Joe’s Brew struck a partnership that resulted in the refreshed F&B concept located in the heart of Makati. Nolita Joe’s is located at 5666 Don Pedro Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, and is open on Tuesdays to Sundays from 6pm to 3am.

Known for their authentic New York-style pizzas that feature a crust with a unique combination of crunch and chewiness and in flavors inspired by the city that never sleeps, Nolita’s pies have cemented their name in the casual dining scene.

Joe’s Brew, on the other hand, boasts a truly homegrown mark, starting from the Virays’ garage and eventually finding its space in Poblacion. Following the effects of the pandemic on the restaurant industry, the two found the opportunity to team up and deliver handcrafted flavors topped with a unique concept not yet found in the area.

Perfect for a late afternoon snack to wind down after work, a starting point for a night out in Poblacion, or even a nightcap post-dancing and bar hopping, guests can savor a fuss-free meal with their favorite Nolita pizza flavors. Choose from the melt-in-your-mouth Four Cheese, the sumptuous Chicken Parmesan, rustic yet robust Wild Mushroom, or crowd-favorite SPM - that’s sausage, pepperoni and mushroom - just to name a few, and get it served hot by the slice or as a whole in 12”, 16” and even 21” pies.

Each order is made complete when paired with Joe’s Brew’s signature craft beverages from lighter hops like the Fish Rider Pale Ale and Sierra Madre Wheat Ale, to full-bodied brews such as 34th Pursuit IPA and Sunsweeper IPA.

Adventurous patrons can also sample experimental IPA and Pale Ale brews. Nolita Joe’s fully stocked bar also offers drinks on the rocks, cocktails, natural wines and more. Fans of both brands should also be on the lookout for menu updates, as more beloved classics will soon be offered.

No time to dine in? Order through Nolita Joe’s hotline, website or GrabFood for freshly made whole pizzas and cold beer bottles delivered straight to your doorstep.

The classic pairing is elevated at the first Pizza Bar in Manila, thanks not only to the F&B offerings, but also to the space inspired by a typical New York dive bar, the neighborhood go-to that everyone can rely on for a fun, yet relaxed hangout. It features a fusion of Nolita’s industrial design, with subway tiles and metal fixtures, and Joe’s Brew’s steampunk aesthetic, with one-of-a-kind retrofuture decor and accents.

The pizza bar will also be home to events for all crowds, with karaoke nights, live DJs and watch parties for Formula 1, football and more. Diners can also host their own gatherings, as Nolita Joe’s is open for private events.

There’s no better way to kick off or end the night, than with a pizza in one hand, a beer in the other and your friends all around. Swing by the new Nolita Joe’s today or order in to grab a freshly made slice of the Big Apple and take a swig of the best local brews.

Selected menu items are also available for pickup and delivery within Greater Metro Manila. Order via Nolita Joe’s website, GrabFood or hotline at (0945) 328-2561. Book a private event at Nolita Joe’s by sending a message on Instagram (@nolitajoes) or via hotline at 0945 328 2561. For more information and updates on offers, follow Nolita Joe’s on Instagram (@nolitajoes).

#NolitaPizza #NolitaJoes #JoesBrew #Poblacion #Makati #Restaurant #Bar #Pizza #Beer

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jaysonlo · 2 years

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People message me often that they want to be like me. But do Remember, “Behind the success we admire is a mountain of hard work.” Woke up at 3am Rode to the airport 3:30-4:00am Boarding at 4:20am Fly at 4:55am Touch Down Gen San 6:55am Rode to Hue Hotel 7:10-7:45am Breakfast 7:45-8:10am Slept in the holding room 8:10-8:45am Behavioral Finance Talk 9:00am-11:45am Picture taking & signing books 11:45-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:30pm Rest 1:30-3:00pm Tour of Senator Manny Pacquaio’s Mansion 3:00-4:00pm Airport delayed flight 4:20-6:00pm Fly back to Manila 6:00-8:00pm Ride to house 8:20-9:00pm Approve speaking inquiries with booking manager 9:30-10pm. I’ve had schedules like this maybe more than 30 times this year aside from my regular talks and schedule. This is the grind. This is the hustle. This is the hard work involved. Before you say you want to be like someone else, do the hard work they do in secret in your own field. Before long, it is others who will tell you they want to be like you. PS: You might be thinking, what am I doing now? I’m watching JoKoy on Netflix (I rest too whenever I want). I’ll be off to Cebu tomorrow for another adventure. https://www.instagram.com/p/CixH6qpJEij/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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reidscanehand · 2 years

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Realization

The Love Profile Bonus Chapter

Pairing: Aaron Hotchner x BAUfem!Reader

Category: Fluff

TW: vague mentions of typical CM violence, Haley's death and Hotch’s trauma following it, cursing

You asked for it....so here it is - a BONUS chapter! Hope you like it xx

~ “You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” - Barbara de Angelis ~

You want this job. You want it embarrassingly badly. You’re not usually so...vulnerably open about wanting things. Being in the FBI as a woman means that you are in a constant uphill battle anyway, so you try your best not to seem too...needy, but at the same time, the feminist part of your brain is constantly telling you to fuck off with those thoughts and to just fucking go after what you want. And that’s exactly why you applied for the opening in the Behavioral Analysis Unit at all. Because you fucking want it. Thrilled to have made it through to the in person interview (meaning that your practice consult was approved, your file given a thorough look through, your background check had gone well), you’ve been up since 3am getting ready for this interview.

You’re in the nicest work appropriate outfit you own. You’ve got the crispest copy of your resume and headshot you’ve ever had sitting in the brand new manila folder on your lap. The heels you’ve chosen to wear are extraordinarily uncomfortable, but you feel nothing. You’re running on pure adrenaline, to the point that you’re almost certain you’ll damn near collapse when it’s over.

“Are you Y/N Y/L/N?” a soft voice asks. You look to the side and see a thin, tall, curly headed...boy. It feels wrong to call him a man, really, his face is so boyish, his nose so delicate. He’s dressed in a three piece suit and his brows are furrowed in curiosity, making him only look younger somehow. He’s at least three years your junior, if not more.

“I am,” you reply. He smiles gently, taking you in. “You’ll do great,” he assures you. “I’m Spencer, by the way. Can’t wait to have you on the team.”

You give him a soft smile, your own nerves getting in the way, “I hope I get on the team-”

“Oh, you will,” Spencer interrupts you. “I’ve seen your file.”

You smile despite your concerns, “That’s kind of you to say.”

“I’m not being kind,” Spencer smiles again, “I have an eidetic memory; I’ve seen all the files and yours definitely aligns to the team’s needs. Believe me when I say, you’re the best candidate for this job.”

You take him in again, looking at the innocent face of this boy who, hopefully, will become your teammate and - most likely - a dear friend, “That means a lot, Spencer; thank you.”

The boy smiles and walks away, leaving you in far higher spirits than you had been previously. All of which is decimated in about two seconds when you make eye contact with the BAU’s Unit Chief.

As much as Spencer’s kind encouragement lifts you up, meeting the stoic SSA Aaron Hotchner brings you plummeting back to earth. It isn’t entirely unpleasant, though. It’s more...riveting than that somehow.

He hardly speaks during the interview. It’s mainly BAU Section Chief Erin Strauss talking during the interview, going over the things that you’ve already covered. But you can feel him staring at you. In fact, you’re astonished his beautiful eyes aren’t boring holes into the side of your head. The interview is almost over, your answers as swotty and prompt as you’d always prayed they wouldn’t be. You’re impressive and you know that, but you sort of despise how...correct you sound. It seems to please Strauss, but you hate that your promptness and efficiency is easily taken as a perfectionist tilt rather than what this job, this work, really means to you. And you can tell that Agent Hotchner feels the same way.

“You’re in the profiling classes?” Agent Hotchner finally asks, his voice quieter - lighter than you imagined coming from such a man.

“Yes, sir,” you nod. “Two months’ worth.”

“And that’s just for this? To make yourself more...amenable for employment in the BAU?”

You allow yourself the smallest amount of personal grace to be a tad reared back by that question. He’s intense that’s for sure. But he’s got it all wrong.

“N-no,” you clear your throat delicately, trying not to let your nerves get the better of you, even as you stammer slightly, “not at all, actually. I’ve always wanted to take them, but it’s not exactly required for any of the other units. There was never enough time for me to do so.”

“You could’ve made time if you wanted to-”

“Forgive me, sir,” you interrupt, praying that cutting him off doesn’t disqualify you entirely. But you simply cannot let him believe whatever it is he’s believing about you. “But, there was no time, even if I’d wanted to make it. And I-I know from looking at the case reports from the BAU’s last few years that you’re aware of the time constraints of this job as well.”

Agent Hotchner shifts slightly, too intimidating to look uncomfortable, “I suppose I can agree with that. This job doesn’t leave much time for a social life.”

You almost supress a huff of laughter. Almost.

“Sir, I’m not talking about a social life. I let go of any hope of that long ago. No, I mean that time cannot be taken away from what we do. While you’ve handled more delicate cases than I have, I can assure you that the reason I haven’t previously taken profiling classes isn’t due to any engagements in my social life or any reservations of that kind. It’s because the work that I do means so very much to me that I cannot afford to take any time away from it. The things I am learning in the profiling training have only opened my eyes even more, and I can truly see how what we do is really necessary; how much more of my time is needed. I want to work with the BAU, not because it is the most successful team in the bureau, but because I cannot help but genuinely value the work that is being done here. And I want nothing more than to be part of it.”

You haven’t dropped your eyes from his, not once during your whole speech. And it’s an incredible feat, really, not because of the bravery to face down such an intimidating person, but because of the changes occurring there. His eyes, a stunning color of root beer and caramel that you’ll never forget even if you try, have softened, warmed somehow. The rest of his face hasn’t changed, still almost stony and intense, but his eyes...they contain multitudes, that’s for sure.

“That’s good to hear,” he replies, nodding slightly. Strauss clears her throat and the both of you jump miles, clearly having forgotten her. You conclude the interview and make to leave.

You’re barely out of the office door, when you hear Agent Hotchner clear his throat and say, “She’ll do.”

You make eye contact with Spencer as you reach the elevators.

“Told you so,” he mouthes at you, smirking.

You leave grinning, though you cannot help but feel as though you’ve missed something.

~~~

The amount of confusion Aaron Hotchner causes for you on a weekly basis is truly unmitigated. He’s hot and then he’s cold; your strongest advocate to a stranger in mere moments.

He’s going to fire you, you’re almost sure of it. And then you’re not. And then you’re sure again. A case will happen and you’ll be paired with Spencer in the field - Spencer, who’s become the best little brother you could ever ask for - and then the next case you’ll be with Hotch, usually stuck at the precinct.

You hate precincts. You hadn’t had to deal in them much in white collar crimes. Office buildings, holding cells in D.C., sure, but rarely police precincts. You take a shaky breath and look around, concerned and terrified for reasons you’ve yet to address. You fear you’ll never get used to them.

“I thought of you the other day,” Hotch says idly from behind you. You’re still standing at the board, trying desperately to get over your anxiety and read Spencer’s geographic profile. He’s been sent to the medical examiner again without you, of course, so you’re here with Hotch.

“O-oh?” you ask, not risking turning to look back at him.

“Yes,” Hotch answers, clearing his throat. “I saw an article about anxiety and...and I just wanted to remind you that...you’re safe here.”

You do turn to face him now, confused by this turn in the conversation.

“Here?” you ask.

“W-with the team,” he clarifies. “We will always do our best to keep you safe and comfortable, okay?”

You look at him, feeling as though his clarification still isn’t enough - you’re still missing something. “Thank you, Hotch.”

~~~

It’s hard to believe that there could be something much darker than what the team already faces on a regular basis. But Haley Brooks, formerly Hotchner, being killed in cold blood by George Foyet is far darker and more twisted than anything you could’ve imagined.

“Derek,” you rasp, trying desperately not to sob as you step through the old Hotchner home.

“Y/N,” Derek says, staring at you for a moment before pulling you into a hug.

“Is he...how is...” you trail off into Derek’s shoulder. Derek pulls away from you, releasing one of your arms to wipe a hand down his tired face.

“Hotch is...you should go see him. He’s in the-”

“Y/N!” a little voice interrupts the two of you. You look down and let out a huge sigh of relief.

“Jack!” you cry, pulling the little boy into a huge embrace. “Are you okay?” You’d only met Hotch’s son a handful of times, but you’re not sure you could bear it if anything happened to him. Hotch’s dedication to his son is beyond admirable, it’s wonderful and beautiful to see. The boy has been nothing but polite and sweet when you’ve met him previously, always giving you hugs when he greets and leaves you.

“I worked the case, Y/N,” the five year old assures you. You don’t really know what that means, but you’re relieved - so happy and relieved - that he is safe and unharmed. You can feel tears prick your eyes, but you’re determined to not let them fall.

“Why’re you sad?” he asks when you pull away. You brush your face and realize that you have a few tears running down your face.

“Not sad, sweetheart,” you promise him, “just happy you’re okay.”

“Daddy needs help,” he tells her, like it’s a secret. “Can you go hug him?”

You bite your lip, trying not to cry more than you already have, “Of course, sweet boy. Is Miss Jareau taking you outside?”

“Yes, she says I need to go to the doctor,” the little boy replies.

“Yes,” you nod, taking his hands in yours and glancing up at JJ who smiles reassuringly. “Go see the medics for me and Miss Jareau, okay?”

“Okay, Y/N,” he smiles. He turns to leave and then suddenly turns around, running back to you and throwing his arms around you. “Please go check on daddy.”

“Of course I will,” you promise again. “I’ll go now.” Without really knowing why, you press a quick kiss to the top of the child’s head, a sudden instinct requiring you to do so, as you let him go with JJ. You refuse to look at JJ or Derek as you stand and exit to where Derek had pointed.

Hotch is there, sitting in the corner of a dark room. There’s blood stains on the floor where Haley’s body had laid mere minutes before, you’re sure of it. He isn’t moving or crying, seemingly barely breathing.

“Hotch,” you manage to whisper.

He looks up at you, his eyes growing warmer as he sees you, “Y/N.”

He doesn’t move, so you cross to him, sitting with him on the floor. He looks back at the spot where Haley had been. You stare at the spot as well. The silence is overwhelming, but then Hotch breathes deeply.

“Jack’s okay,” he tells you, as though he needs to tell someone.

“I know,” you whisper, “I saw him. He gave me a hug.”

Hotch smiles sadly, a tear falling down his cheek, “He likes you a lot, you know? Always says you’re...you’re the nicest lady he knows.”

“He’s fantastic, Hotch,” you reply quietly.

“I can’t...he survived...but I don’t know how to...how to do any of this,” he rasps after few silent minutes. He begins to cry, sobbing silently.

“Hotch,” you say, wrapping your arms around him. To your astonishment, he presses his head into the crook of your neck and continues to sob. Without quite knowing why, you run your fingers through the hair at the base of his neck, shushing and calming him. “Hotch, Jack is safe because of you. We are all always safe because of you. But you...you’re safe with us, too, you know?”

Hotch doesn’t reply, but holds you tighter, an embrace you welcome and hold him in for God knows how long. And you can’t help but feel that you’re still missing something.

~~~

It isn’t odd. It simply isn’t. That’s what you’ve decided anyway. That’s far easier than admitting the feelings that have been developing for who knows how long. It’s much simpler than the idea that you’re falling in love with him.

That feeling. That gnawing feeling of missing something that has chased you since you joined the BAU has finally crystallized into something a good deal more frightening than anything you’d ever imagined: the realization that you’re in love with Aaron Hotchner.

Spencer knows. Of course fucking Spencer knows. Aside from being a genius, he’s your best friend in the whole world. You know he knows and you’re just thankful he’s had the decency not to say anything.

It’s all rather dramatic (of course), but it doesn’t feel nearly as earth shattering as telling him would be.

So it isn’t odd. It isn’t. The friendship you’ve developed in the ten months since Haley’s death? Entirely normal. Knowing everything about one another? Positively pedestrian. Spending time outside of work with him and Jack? A delighful addition to the status quo.

The odd silence since the jet? That’s off-putting, actually. Usually, Hotch is talkative with you on flights. But mid-conversation, his eyes had grown wide and he’d gotten quiet. You’d noticed, but hoped it was exhaustion. You hope he hasn’t realized how you feel about him.

“Y/N,” Hotch’s voice interrupts your thoughts, “I need to ask you something.”

“Is something wrong?” you reply timidly. Please, dear God, don’t realize that I’m falling in love with you.

“Not…not exactly,” he answers, sounding unsure. He’s stopped on the tarmac now, the two of you were behind the rest of the group. He shifts his weight between his feet awkwardly, still not meeting your eyes.

“O..okay,” you respond and then he meets your eyes and it feels as though the world has stopped moving.

“I’m…um, I probably should’ve planned this,” he explains, “but, I…and I don’t want you to feel as though you have to…don’t feel pressured or anything.

Pressured? Why would you feel pressured?

“I know I’m…I’m technically your boss and…and there’s rules against it and it’s suddenly feeling very sordid and I’m sorry that I-”

And nothing matters to you anymore. Because you can’t help yourself. And you tip onto your toes unsteadily to press a small kiss to his lips. You pull away and he stares at you in shock for a moment. You almost regret it. Almost say something. Almost apologize. And then Aaron is dropping his go bag, cupping your face in his hands and kissing you as though his life depended on it.

And the feeling of missing something is gone. Because you love him and he loves you...as you’ve finally realized.

~ “Loving is not just looking at each other, it is looking in the same direction.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery ~

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don’t want no other shade of blue (but you)

rating: t word count: 2431 pairing: jemily bbs, the early days summary: in which we come to know why JJ loves her blue blanket so dearly, why she always wraps it so tightly around herself on the jet

read on ao3, if you’d prefer

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"JJ," Emily groaned, pulling the pillow tightly around her ears to block out the blaring noise of JJ's ringtone. "Your phone."

There was a slight grunt in response, but no move to action came from the blonde beside her.

With great effort, Emily rolled over and stretched her arm past her sleeping girlfriend to where JJ's cell lay on the bedside table. She blinked a few times, allowing her eyes to adjust to the bright screen.

"It's Hotch," Emily whispered, placing a hand on JJ’s side. "We gotta get up."

JJ sleepily batted Emily's hand away, and despite the urgency of a call from the BAU at 3am, Emily smiled. How unbelievable it was to her that she had the privilege to call Jennifer Jareau her girlfriend, that they had spent the night simply enjoying every aspect of each other, enough to exhaust JJ into a state of ignoring Hotch's call. Seeing her sleeping soundly in Emily's bed, without a worry in the world, exposed a vulnerable side of the younger agent that she had never been allowed to see until recently.

For a moment, Emily considered answering the phone, if only to make the loud ringing stop, but the implications of that were far too great, and she was not prepared for Hotch to ask questions about Emily and JJ dating. After months of dancing around one another, they had finally settled into the rhythm of a wonderful relationship, and she wanted to keep the chats about professionalism and the inevitable teasing away from the exhilaration of it all for as long as she could.

The call went to voicemail, and a text popped up soon after.

Aaron Hotchner: Case in Augusta, Maine — urgent. Could you gather the team?

"Jayje," Emily tried again, this time shaking JJ's shoulder a bit. "We have a case. In Maine."

"Mmm...too cold."

Emily chuckled. "I know, babe. Next time, I'll tell the serial killers to hunt somewhere warmer, okay?"

"Yes, please," JJ tugged Emily's arm to wrap around her as she snuggled deeper into the covers.

"JJ," Emily protested, but she leaned into the embrace and curled her body around her girlfriend. "You need to call the rest of the team too."

JJ heaved a sigh as she took a moment to untangle herself and sit on the edge of the bed. Emily rose as well and tossed her a shirt from the floor.

"This doesn't fit. It's yours," JJ mumbled as she tugged it on.

"It looks good on you," Emily replied.

"You're not even looking."

With the both of them finally dressed, Emily rose to wash up in the bathroom and glanced at JJ, still seated in the same position. The older agent moved back and wrapped a blanket from the bed around her shoulders, drawing out a hum from her girlfriend at the sudden warmth.

"Wash up and call the team in ten minutes, and I'll let you bring the blanket onto the car," Emily promised with a grin, a bargain that finally motivated JJ to follow her to the bathroom.

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JJ had passed out immediately during the drive, and Emily almost did not have the heart to wake her when they reached the BAU. She parked the car and took a moment to admire the woman slumbering on beside her, blue blanket drawn closely to her chin as she curled up tightly in the front seat.

The parking lot lights were not the most well-maintained, but in the hours before dawn, Emily could've sworn they were made just to illuminate JJ's sleeping face perfectly.

A loud knock on the window jolted both of them out of their respective dreams, as Emily was greeted by the smiling face and waggling eyebrows of one Penelope Garcia. She waved and held up a tray of coffee cups — an apology in advance for the merciless teasing she was about to unleash on the couple.

"Long night?"

"Give me those," Emily grabbed the coffee from her grinning friend and ignored the comment.

"You lovebirds are getting careless," Penelope tutted. "Spencer will take no time to notice that's not JJ's shirt on her, and soon, the whole team will know our little secret."

"You're only in on this secret because of your cyber-snooping," JJ grumbled, slowly dragging her body and blanket out of the car.

"I wouldn't need to cyber-snoop, if the two of you had just told me in the first place," the tech analyst defended herself.

Emily laughed and shook her head as she began to make her way to the building.

JJ frowned at her phone, still rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. "Hotch said to meet on the airstrip. We're briefing on the jet and headed straight to Maine."

"Must be a serious case."

"Kids," JJ's expression was difficult to read, but Emily knew she was struggling to maintain a steady voice as she read through Hotch's texts. "And an Augusta city council member’s two children are missing after a string of ritualistic homicides."

Without another word, the trio proceeded to the tarmac. Emily's hand dropped from JJ's lower back as they neared, seeing Derek and Spencer turn to face the approaching group.

JJ clutched her girlfriend's folded blue blanket closely to her chest, hoping it would hide the shared shirt from her frustratingly observant coworkers as they gathered to board the jet. If Spencer noticed anything, he remained silent, though the gravity of the case suddenly overshadowed any fear of their relationship being exposed.

Hotch handed out the case folders to each of them. “Thanks for coming in so quickly. Children in Augusta are being abducted in pairs,” he explained. “We have four victims so far, with two more children missing. Local police called us as soon as they recognized the ritualistic nature of the killings.”

“Looks like some sort of staging,” Derek observed, flipping through the crime scene images. “One kid is tied up in a chair, the other killed in front of him.”

Spencer hummed in thought. “But look at the way the head is restrained at that angle. It’s like he’s being forced to watch.”

“When we land, Morgan and Reid head straight to the crime scenes,” Hotch said, not looking up from his case file. “Prentiss and Garcia, I need us looking into victimology, any connections in these families beyond them having two children. JJ, we’re going to need to have a hold on what the press is showing, what with these latest abductions being from such a high profile family.”

JJ nodded, keeping an impressively neutral expression on her face, but Emily caught a glimpse of her shaking hands as she closed the manila file and placed it on the table in front of her.

Despite her concern for JJ, Emily couldn't help but stare lovingly as she bundled up in the blanket once more after the briefing, though the flight to Maine was far too short to make up for all the lost sleep from the night before. She dropped her gaze before the rest of the team could catch her staring, but they seemed too engrossed in the files before them to notice.

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The cases with children were never easy.

Emily could see it in the way JJ's jaw clenched as they stood before the police department, in the tight nod she gave when Spencer asked if she was okay — how every thought was filled with fear over her own son. She could see the blonde wrestling over the fact that yes, Henry was safe with Will hundreds of miles away, but despite everything she knew to be true, the anxious thoughts remained.

“How are you doing?”

They had finally caught a moment alone, but in the middle of the police precinct, Emily didn’t dare to do more than hand JJ another cup of coffee and place a comforting hand on her arm.

“I'm fine."

She was lying, Emily knew. And JJ knew that Emily knew. But there was too much to unpack in the middle of the case, so she let it drop.

JJ picked nervously at her sweater. "I texted Will, and I'm gonna go pick up Henry for the weekend."

"Okay."

There was an uncertain silence.

"I'm not okay, but I will be."

Emily looked at her girlfriend. JJ was blinking hard, eyes searching for something in the room to fix her gaze and mind on. Emily knew how much it had taken to even admit she wasn’t okay, and in the moment, the older agent could offer only her unshakeable faith in JJ’s courage and a promise to be there for her until she came out the other side.

"I know you will."

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Every press conference, every interview with the victims' parents, every drive to a new crime scene — each had been another crack in JJ's slowly crumbling facade, even after they’d caught the unsub. And after the exhaustion of hiding it from the public, Emily could see just how close she was to breaking down on the jet in front of her teammates.

JJ took her seat by the window and immediately pulled out the blue blanket, draping it loosely around her shoulders. Beside her, Emily longed to hold her close, pulling JJ's head to her chest, whispering words that everything would be alright until JJ had nothing to fear anymore. Instead she reached over and gave her girlfriend's hand a squeeze, a gesture that could at least be seen as platonic if any team members were watching.

JJ forced a thin smile, then turned away from her towards the window, pulling the blanket close.

Emily could sense JJ’s desire to withdraw and shut down, and she felt helpless against it. JJ's breathing slowed, and anyone who didn't know her the way Emily did would have assumed the blonde was asleep.

The dark-haired agent bit her lip and pulled out her phone, sending a quick text to Will.

Rough case today, could JJ talk to Henry?

Within a few moments of Will's 👍🏻 response, JJ’s phone rang, and Emily watched out of the corner of her eye.

JJ's face twisted into a strange expression of concern at the name on the phone, as though expecting the worst for her own child after the horrors they had witnessed on the case.

"Will?"

"HI MOMMY!"

Emily hid a grin as she heard Henry's cry of delight burst through the phone's tiny speaker.

"Hi Henry," JJ's face lit up, the worries from the case fading.

Despite JJ turning down the volume, Henry’s enthusiastic voice could still be heard rather clearly.

“Yes, I’m all finished working now, so I’ll be coming over to get you soon, okay?”

“Is Emmie coming too?” Henry asked.

Emily’s eyes widened, and she heard Penelope turn a fit of laughter into a horribly fake cough. She buried her head in her hands, refusing to look up and around the plane to see if anyone else had heard the nickname Henry had given her after a particularly wonderful date at the zoo.

“I, uh, I don’t know, bud. Maybe some other time,” JJ said quickly, shooting Emily an apologetic look before changing the subject. “I think it’s almost time for bed. Have you gotten ready?”

“I’m not tired,” came the mumbled reply.

“Well, mommy’s tired,” JJ argued. “What story do you want to hear tonight?”

“The moon one.”

JJ glanced out the window of the jet at the night sky and smiled. “The moon one, okay. This story is about two sisters who loved each other very much. They lived together on a farm out in the countryside with lots of animals…”

Emily watched as JJ chatted quietly with her son, beaming the entire time. Though the case had taken a toll on her, JJ would always cherish the little moments with the ones she loved.

The blonde hung up after Henry's bedtime story and fiddled with the fabric on her lap. "Thank you," she said softly.

Emily smiled back and reached a hand under the blanket to hold JJ's — just a hint of the amount of love she wanted to show, but enough to tide the two of them over for the remainder of the flight.

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“Are you sure you’re okay? And don’t say you’re fine,” Emily asked, not taking her eyes off the road as they drove home.

There was a long pause.

“I don’t know how to protect him,” JJ said, her voice barely a whisper.

“Henry?”

JJ nodded. “We see the worst things every single day. How can I be okay with exposing him to all this? Doing what the unsub did — forcing him to see and know about death so closely.”

Emily took her eyes off the road for a second to look at her girlfriend. Her eyes were angry, but more than that, they were full of fear for her son. She picked anxiously at the blanket still on her lap.

“It’s not the same at all, JJ. You know that,” Emily reassured her. “We spend every day catching the bad guys, doing what we can to save lives.”

“Does it make a difference?” JJ murmured.

“Jayje, Henry admires you, the courage you have in your job. What you do...it shows him that there’s evil in the world, but it can be fought and overcome.”

Emily could see JJ turning the words over in her mind, pitting them against the lies her own thoughts had conjured of her inadequate parenting.

“He’s lucky to have you,” Emily added. “And so am I.”

JJ looked up and inhaled sharply as they turned the corner to Emily's apartment. "I can wash this blanket and give it back to you tomorrow."

Emily's forehead creased. In front of the team, she had been unable to do anything to ease her girlfriend's anxiety during the difficult case, but she had seen the way JJ wrapped herself in the blanket whenever she could, as though the warmth of the cover was instead a comforting embrace from the older agent.

Emily remained silent until the pair had exited the car and were standing hand in hand in front of the apartment.

"Keep it." After what felt like an eternity of not being able to hold her, Emily wrapped the smaller woman into a tight embrace. JJ's arms curled upwards to grasp at Emily's sweater as she buried her face into her neck. For a moment, the two of them rested in each other's arms, and nothing else mattered.

“Keep it as long as you need to, for all the moments I can’t hold you the way I want to.”

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THIS JUST IN: High Guardian Spice Releases a First Trailer at the V-CRX 2021 [#OneNETnewsEXCLUSIVE]

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA -- After a few years of negative controversies online from this web animated series in early 2019 onwards, High Guardian Spice has now releasing a first trailer at a Virtual Crunchyroll Expo (V-CRX) 2021. Due to a number of Corona Virus Disease-19 (CoViD19) cases in California, the entire physical Convention Expo event were decided recently for its 1-year postponement last August 2020 and transitions completely to next year by going virtual by August 6th thru 8th, 2021 as reported from the Crunchyroll News.

We teamed up with Crunchyroll to our independently-affiliated news media and broadcaster for OneNETtv Channel (ONC) and Radyo Bandera: Sweet FM Network (RBSFM) - Visayas, as the series creator named Raye Rodriguez via the exclusive Video Conferencing like Zoom to Radyo Bandera (an affiliation of OneNETnews in Negros Oriental from the Philippines).

In a latest full-hour virtual panel of "Hime Stage" last Saturday early morning at 3am in Manila (August 7th, 2021 - a day early from Friday afternoon: Pacific local time) under a "Crunchyroll Industry Panel" this year, Tim Lyu interviews with a show creator of High Guardian Spice for what does the web animated series look like in this synopsis, "The lives of 4 fierce girls converge at High Guardian Academy (HGA), the one place where they can stumble comically towards the adulthood, while becoming the heroes they've always admired. As they master the ways of battle and sorcery, the foursome form alliances, uncover legacies, face betrayals, and discover their true identities, while preparing to protect the world from an ominous unknown threat".

Lyu is presented a first trailer, as obtained exclusively to Radyo Bandera for a last presentation of Crunchyroll Originals in this year's panel.

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One dragon was traveled outside the Lyngarth City, as 4 of the fierced girls were embarked for the adventure. A protagonist leader girl sees an unknown place below the dragon wind with a fresh air for what is new outside.

At a local town on foot, a tiny animal chases behind the two girls, while a giant person in front of a village house named Joseph (not an actual real name) are chilling in for a monitoring upon looking out for a possible enemies and/or soldiers later on.

Two girls are heading over to the High Guardian Academy (HGA) in this same city, they are about to enroll a 1st year Magical School (which is classified in relation for the Philippines' K-12 Program of Grade 7 as Junior High) with a selected interest for what is the best roles in magic per student. Whether if you're planned to have a witch to educate, potion making, magic spells or some leisure and recreational activities to do so, this academy in Lyngarth City is just for you to enroll. There is NO online classes before that.

In magical and physical practices such as a broomstick-like magical staff takes off for a ride in higher altitudes, smashing a bouldered rock with a sledgehammer, casting the spell, shooting arrows, stabbing the enemies with a sword, and more on these to learn in a magical school of Junior High.

The best experience of teachers, expertise and maybe the professors of HGA were educating the entire school year of its magical students as subjected for the approval of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Some magical students of HGA are well-trained on the spot with a sharpened dose of skills. It'll take months or years to master your magic with perfection and execute safely with your own self. This is to ensure all the magical students to play fair as possibly can and stay true to yourself without a fear. Because one day when you graduate a magical school of HGA in Lyngarth City, you are now officiated as a perfect magical guardian for life.

The best of all... Make some new friends with a quest of its adventures! Defend and protect yourself to the world, free from the enemies and monsters to save the day. You will earn yourself for a victory when defeated more of it than a darkness in a supportive way possible.

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As mentioned from this first trailer, Rodriguez explains its web animated series takes place in the magical city of Lyngarth. 4 of its confirmed fictional protagonist characters where the HGA students are named to Rosemary, Sage, Parsley and Thyme. All of the girls from this said academy were attending a magical school upon starting for an upcoming adventure. He subsequently adds, they make friends and rivals, and they learn about some pretty huge world changing events that are happening in the shadows, and they make it their mission to help save the day.

New Key Visual for High Guardian Spice!! 🌟 #VCRX More: https://t.co/KWGCLEIHWR pic.twitter.com/fZRsf0F7aP

— Crunchyroll @ #VCRX! 🔥 (@Crunchyroll)

August 6, 2021

Key art poster of High Guardian Spice named James Betrez, a digital artwork person and his friend of Raye Rodriguez had come up with a final version of his art. He featured from a digital poster during a short online interview told Radyo Bandera, Amaryllis and Snapdragon are hanging out for a while, in front of the HGA. Based from this said poster art, there are bunch of the magical creatures that appears in this place around the Lyngarth City.

The former studio of Ellation Studios will be turned over possibly to Crunchy Onigiri, LLC in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.; as they rebranded into a regional anime-distributed office of Crunchyroll in Chinsinau, Moldova under the Consumer Division of Otter Media as Diez reported from a russian news site.

We contacted our news team for questioning to Crunchyroll via E-Mail and the Interactive Chat of V-CRX 2021 about the negative controversy issue of High Guardian Spice but, the streaming company manager deflects to decline for a comment.

However during a 'Question and Answer Feedback Panel' last Sunday early morning at 1am in Manila local time (August 8th, 2021) as Angie Hurst, Crunchyroll's Title Marketing Manager told Radyo Bandera, "It all depends on what type of kid content with your families out there that you've loved us to provide. We do have also a lot of shows that our kid-friendly in other Crunchyroll Originals' favorites, maybe we can do something around those shows in the future".

Hurst has learned the appropriate age viewing targets of High Guardian Spice, the exclusive demographics from this show will be targeted and classified as kid-friendly, almost less likely than adults this time. She clarifies about the Crunchyroll Originals from her statement during the V-CRX 2021, "Crunchyroll fans gets really excited about our current line-up. We have several original titles that are coming up onto some of them announced like Fena: Pirate Princess and others later down the pipeline. We take a look of their shows between the anime and cartoons together to be showned on stage without its confusion upon informing the fans will see it first. We're so ready to share with the world with you".

In conclusion as final, High Guardian Spice will now being classified as a web-animated cartoon show. Our research team of OneNETnews says, there is no evidence of "Anime" genre for the individuals of one-sided hate of LGBT and racism, without requiring a bad silence of Cartoons and/or Anime. This was like a Franchise Shutdown of ABS-CBN from the Philippine President named Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Whether you like it or not from this negative controversy a few years ago that no one talks about it for the dislikers, bashers, boycotters and even grave threats (under the Philippine Laws with a relation of Republic Act #10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and Article 282 & 287a or the Revised Penal Code) from the early 2019 until today in 2021, the release date of High Guardian Spice hasn't been released yet for now.

Lyu assures its animation and production team of Crunchy Onigiri, LLC & Crunchyroll Originals may subject for a final touches, post-production episodes and the distribution rights were soon publicly available in a later several months or more. Crunchyroll promises to correct the hate of its mistakes if the web animated series are supportive smoothly for a 2nd chance.

The world premiere of High Guardian Spice, streaming soon (for real this time) on Crunchyroll.

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Today's Devo directly speaks to my heart. We're about to say farewell to our dear family friend. Thank you Lord for bringing comfort to us who mourn.

This devotional accurately describes grief. While there are who Christians sometimes expect you to be be okay and back to "normal" after losing someone dear, this reflection shows how going back to what used to be is no longer possible. Instead, you learn to adapt with the change and move forward. But it's normal for the pain to linger, to cry even when it's already been years. I also felt that pain, feeling like I lost one of my spiritual limbs and I couldn't walk properly anymore. But God is faithful, and He never fails to comfort.

Though I've found peace that my mother is already with God, I'm still grieving her loss. And now I'm faced with another grief, which is losing our close family friend, who's like a brother to us.

It's going to be an emotionally heavy day, and I feel thankful that I have weekend work to look forward to when I go home (I'm recovering some of the hours I missed when I got sick in August) but today I'm also reminded that good grief doesn't have to be suppressed. I shouldn't "busy myself away" and distract my heart from feeling what I feel. Grief always finds its way out. It needs to be acknowledged, to be felt, to be respected. And like what I've read in an article, grief has no time limit.

In the future I might still post about him, and that's okay. I remember all our memories together, all the milestones and challenges we've shared.

Tito Harry was with us when I was first diagnosed with depression, when I was bullied, when I faced struggles in college. He was also there when my family brought me to NAIA as I flew to Harvard, then Hong Kong, then Harvard again. He witnessed my journeys to HPAIR, especially the one in Manila. He was with Dad when I got into the semifinals of English Speaking Union's search for the IPSC Philippine representative. And after all the trials I faced, he celebrated with us as I graduated in UPLB. And he was there in the mundane days, not just the celebrations or challenges.

He spent Christmases, birthdays, and New Years with us, Tito Riz, Tita Grace, Kuya Nino, Ate April, etc. We became his family, too. We supported him through thick and thin and he was also there for us. Most of all, Tito Harry helped Dad take care of Momi when Momi slowly succumbed to breast cancer and pneumonia.

It was truly a beautiful friendship, especially the Christ-centered friendship between he and Momi. They served the Lord in ministries that served the people, from businessmen to vulnerable sectors. Sometimes, malicious minds misinterpreted what's between them, but the Lord, and us who genuinely know them, know the truth. They are brothers and sisters in Christ.

Perhaps, in the midst of all these vivid memories, it's the simple scenes that make me cry the most. I remember Momi and Tito Harry waving their hands at DLTB Terminal when my bus to LB was about to leave. I remember them waving in LB when their bus to Buendia was moving already. I remember them waving at me when my jeep from Quiapo to my work at Isentia just left, at 3AM.

And I saw their faces getting smaller and smaller. Until I couldn't see them anymore.

Now it feels like they've given their final wave. At least in this life. I know we're all bound to meet in heaven.

I realised, truly moving forward is not escaping the tears or denying the wound; it's facing the pain while embracing God's comfort and peace.

#reflection #devo #devotional #grief #musings

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All the SINGLE ladies! Now, put your hands up!

This isn't what you called the "LAST HURRAH" because I will never get tired of meeting and catching up with all of them kahit may dala na kong stroller at feeding bottle soon. HAHAHAHA

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Feb 27 - Bridal Shower with college best friends

Actually, wala naman sana ko hint sa bridal shower na to except nung sabay sabay sila nagchat saken the day before the bridal shower. HAHAHA.

Sobrang saya from 6pm to 3am. Ung tipong pagkagising mo sa umaga wala ka na boses at sabay sabay kayong kakabahan kasi akala mo may COVID ka na. HAHAHA. At least may pang amoy at panlasa pa. 😂Sobrang effort from cake, food, games, decor at gifts. Personal fave ko ung “dress the bride” game. 👰🏻

I don’t have much close friends in college but I made sure that this bunch of friends are forever.

March 13 - Bridal Shower with HS best friends

Janna and Tan lang ang natira sa pinaka sobrang close friend ko since High School, siguro kasi pare parehas kaming tatlo ng humour, likes and dislikes. At sabi nga ni Janna, kailangan magbawas at iwan lang ang mga totoong kaibigan. HAHAHA. Planado na namin tong bridal shower na to mula pa January. Ang aga nila sinabi na isave ko na ung date na to kasi for sure magiging busy na ako kaya hindi na to surprise, sabi ko nga wag na sila mag decorate and all, catch up na lang but it turns out na ito ung pinaka unexpected na gabi ng lahat ng bridal shower. Dumating kasi ung isa naming friend na ang daming experience sa lahat na bagay (if you know what I mean) at sobra dami niyang payo and tips and all. HAHAHA. Ang buong gabi ay napuno ng “yuck!!” “totoo ba?” “pwede ba un?” “seryoso?”. HAHAHA

March 14 - Online Bridal Shower with Victory Group

Super naiyak ako nung nagmessage sila kasi grabe ung stress ko that time kasi akala ko maglockdown na sa Manila. Nung sinend saken to ni Juliet sobrang nalift ung spirit ko. Sobrang nakakamiss kasi 1 year na kaming hindi nakakapag VG. Iba pa din ung personal meetups than virtual. I’m grateful to be called “ate” by them, kahit mas matanda ako sa kanila, sobrang dami kong natututunan sa kanila. Grabe ung faith nila kay Lord. Also, they have been my prayer partners mula engagement until wedding day. Di ko maatach ung video. 😅

March 19 - Bridal shower with fam and entourage ++ friends

My Maid of Honor made an extra effort of surprising me. She messaged all of my bridesmaids, some friends and fam to plan this day. Alam ko naman na alam na niya na medyo may hint na ko sa surprise niya pero grabe ang galing ng poker face with matching pagsusungit every day. HAHAHA. At super nagulat ako na sa prep area ung bridal shower. Akala ko talaga sa Shakey’s. Muntik na ko hindi pumunta kasi nga ayaw ko na gumala before the wedding HAHAHA Sobrang saya ng araw na to lalo na ung mga panalong games like What’s inside the box with all the effort ng “sister in law” (nuks sister in law) Nagdala ng daga, uuod, sago at kung ano ano pa from Rizal to Muntinlupa. This was also the night before the big day so natulungan pa nila ko mag last minute preps para sa umaga. Literal na “maid” HAHAHA. I was happy that I chose them to be part of my wedding.

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Actually, nakatunog na ako sa lahat ng bridal shower na ito pero na surprise ako ng bongga kung paano nila inexecute HAHAHA. It was fun celebrating with this ladies before officially mag walk down the aisle. 😉

We all have different kinds of happiness depending on the people we are with. Iba ung saya pag kasama ang kaibigan at pamilya pero at the end of the day, that happiness is priceless.

I love you all! 💚

- Mrs. C

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inkandcigars · 4 years

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This one's a horror story experience so...

I was backreading my twitter account, lols yep that happens when you woke up at 4 and couldn't go back to sleep na haha came across this tweet which made me remember something.

Every year, we have our planning sessions sa hotel outside Manila for 2-3 days. And during every sessions, may yayaan na uminom either sa room or sa labas. Di ko na babanggitin yung name ng hotel kasi ykno. I have two roommates and on our first night, wala naman me na-feel na anything because puyat and pagod sa work so nakatulog ako agad. Usually ang spot ko talaga is near the window kasi gusto ko rin katabi ang wall (less space for monsters 🤣) so basically, malayo ako sa walkway from the door to the beds.

On our 2nd night, roommates decided na uminom sa labas with other employees and the tita in me just had enough of those inuman sesh and just wanna curl back to sleep so I told them na sila nalang and be left alone sa room. I remember one of my roommate sabi niya sakin, "sure ka? Mag-isa ka dito? Sama ka na kahit di ka uminom" pero i stood my ground and nagpaiwan talaga ako.

Habang nakahiga ako sa bed ko playing ML, may naaninag akong dark figure dun sa may walkway. Di ko na pinansin kasi i thought namalikmata lang ako then I decided to sleep na. Naalimpungatan ako una when my legs were moving... akala ko response lang ng katawan ko dahil malamig then i realize na hindi lang pala legs ko nagmomove but the whole bed itself. Like parang inuuga ako. I was shocked and luckily, saktong pumasok yung roommates ko sa room from their inuman and surpised na gising pa ako. That was past 3am. Di ko na sinabi what happened and waited for the next morning nalang.

Nung pabalik na kaming Manila, nasa sasakyan kami going home, i told them i felt eerie last night then my roommate told me, "actually, kaya nga kita tinanong if sure ka magpapaiwan ka kasi i felt something the first night. Kaya i slept holding my rosary" tas dinescribe niya yung nakita niya and where she saw it, tapos tumindig talaga balahibo ko kasi she explained what i saw and where i saw it.

Di lang yun tho. She added, the reason she can't sleep on our first night is, "inuuga yung kama ko".

Tangina, until now just by typing, kinikilabutan pa rin ako. Grabe. Grabe yon.

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LET'S CELEBRATE, IT'S ALL RIGHT: a week long pride celebration !! — 🌈

the first pride parade && festival in 1970 commemorated the one year anniversary of the stonewall riots in new york city. today, hundreds of pride festivals around the world provide safe spaces for lgbtq+ people to be themselves && for all of us to celebrate the rich diversity found in our communities. in the next week, chicago will join people around the country && the world in this celebration of diversity through the celebration of pride week. pride week, for the malnati hotel, is as an inclusive, safe community for everyone. malnati’s pride week celebration is also an opportunity for the hotel to show pride in its diversity and for all members of the community to show pride in our hotel. additionally, we hope to educate employees && guests about the availability of lgbtq+ organizations && services. june is national pride month, and to us, the love extends to the lgbtq+ communities && beyond. pride has been celebrated for years at the malnati hotel, but the celebration we know && love today began in the early 90s. throughout the years, the malnati hotel has provided a safe stay for all during the week event. even though there has been many changes, one thing has remained the same && that is the malnati hotel’s commitment to bringing safe, fun events to the lgbtq+ community && their allies. along with the festivities, the outside of the malnati will be lit up with pride colors for the whole week. anyone may be able to celebrate pride week ( june 15th-21st ). each day, an event will be all over the city && the malnati. through the week, many events will be held at different times. each day will have a different headlining event. most events are free but donations will be taken && given to lgbtq+ organizations !!

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EXTENDED INFORMATION !!

where: this event will exist on the dash. there will be a discord event that will be on thursday, june 18th, however. post any starters, text messages, snapchats, etc. in the starter tag ( malnatistarters ) !!

when: this event will begin on monday, june 15th and will end on sunday, june 21st. this event will happen in real time, meaning each event will happen as each day happens. however, you don’t have to start a thread at the time it says, you can start it whenever !! we just thought we’d set the setting to make it more easier for you all !! also, you can either stop your current threads and continue after the week event or you can try to tie in the event with your current threads.

ooc information: this event will last the whole entire week, and you may continue any threads until sunday, june 21st 3AM EST. hopefully with the events lined up and planned below, you all can plan which ones you want your character(s) to attend and plot accordingly !! your character(s) don’t have to attend all of these events. if one of your threads happens to overlap, that’s alright !! we want everyone to be able to develop their character(s) with this week event and just to have a fun time with their characters as it’s a celebration, after all !!

also: despite everything going on in the world right now, we think that roleplay is the best way to escape from reality, so we’re going to play as if there are no threats happening right now && that everyone will be safe as they enjoy the week.

etc: anything related to the event such as ootds, playlists, moodboards, instagram posts can be posted and tagged with #malnatipride !! we have so many characters who are a part of the community and this is our time to celebrate them !! if anyone has any q’s, please direct them our way !!

DAILY EVENTS !!

MONDAY:

the malnati takes part in the city’s pride parade – the parade kicks off at noon on monday, june 15th, 2018, beginning at montrose avenue && broadway in uptown and ends near the intersection of diversey parkway && sheridan road in lincoln park. the grand marshals of the parade are the hosts of queer eye aka the fab five !! the malnati’s will be having a float that will be in the parade, so employees && guests are encouraged to walk the parade. bring all your flags, best outfits, and yourself to represent the community at the malnati !! the malnati is participating in the parade to honor the trevor project. employees && guests are encouraged to donate to the cause, where all donations will support the trevor project !! feel free to post how you think our pride float would look like using pinterest, moodboards, etc !! if you’d like to donate to the trevor project, you can find the link here !!

TUESDAY:

pride skate at the malnati’s – pride skate has been a highly anticipated family-friendly pride event since its inception and, with this year’s theme of disco pride, we want to celebrate all with retro/disco skating !! we encourage everyone to dress up as a vision from the 70s/80s disco era — be it with bell bottoms, glittery tops, flowery dresses or even a corduroy suit. this will be the ultimate party for fans of abba, earth wind & fire, prince, chic && all round disco music from the 70s && 80s !! in addition to that, drag queens trixie mattel, shea coulee, manila luzon, shangela, bob the drag queen, alyssa edwards, nina west && naomi smalls will make a special appearance. for one night, the banquet hall of the malnati’s will be turned into a roller skating rink for all to enjoy, with performances from the acclaimed queens !! along with that, the malnati’s rec room will be set up with arcade games so you guys can get the true roller rink experience. this disco extravaganza will take place from 6pm to 2am. admission is free, but donations for glaad are greatly appreciated. skate rental, unlimited slices of pizza, drinks ( with free refills ), and popcorn are included with the event. you don’t want to miss this event that will have you, pardon our pun, feeling like a dancing queen !! if you’d like to donate to glaad, you can find the link right here !!

WEDNESDAY:

annual rainbow charity 5k run/walk – the rainbow 5k is a great event for those trying to beat their personal best or those just trying to stay active !! all proceeds from the rainbow 5k run/walk will support the hiv/aids services through the amFAR foundation, one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of aids research, hiv prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. unique colored shirts will be provided to each participating member. in addition to a shirt, you will also be provided colored power to splash on people as you make your way through the city. groups are $6 && singles are $1. the 5k run && 5k walk will both start and end at the navy pier and follow a street course through lakefront trail. because this is a city course, registration will be capped at 1,000 participants. after you get done with the marathon, you’ll be able to join the community picnic near the hotel. they will serve classic treats such as burgers && hot dogs, along with options for non-meat eaters. this event will start at 9am and end at 8pm. if you’d like to donate to amFAR, you can find the link right here !!

THURSDAY:

pride prom and silent auction at the malnati hotel – on thursday, june 18th, we celebrate love of every kind with pride at the malnati hotel: love is love. you are invited to join us for an elegant && fun evening of celebration, delectable food && drinks, and most of all, contributing to the mission of national center for transgender equality -- a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. to raise funds for the amazing organization, the malnati will be hosting a silent auction all night. some items include a gorgeous sculpture, an tasteful statue, and a couple of stunning paintings. at the beginning of the evening, you will be served dinner in the banquet hall && will have the opportunity to watch laverne cox give a keynote speech. after the dessert is passed around, pride prom will begin at the hotel’s ballroom !! let’s dance in the name of everything that makes us unique && beautiful by letting loose && dancing with every beating heart ( no matter your sexuality, gender identity, color, or religion ). don’t miss out on this night of glitz, glam, mocktails, and fashion with this night. you can count on us to provide the music && glitter, but make sure to bring your favorite wig or accessory to capture the night at our photobooths. all proceeds will benefit the national center for transgender equality, so invite your friends && make sure to grab a cocktail or two ( or three ) on the night of before you show up. the attire: be bold, be beautiful, be you. the dress code is black tie && formal wear, so be sure to pull out all the stops as you’ll arrive to a beautiful rainbow carpet. colorful dresses / suits are encouraged, however !! if you would like to donate to the ncte, you can find the donation link here !!

note: this event will take place on a separate discord server where we will be sending out the link to starting on thursday @ 6 pm EST for those who would like to join !! everyone is invited to this incredible fundraising event. this is the opportunity for those who were not yet open && out in their high school days to celebrate the most sensationalized dance of your lives as who you truly are with pride and in a nonjudgmental space. most of all, it is a night to have great fun with friends, lgbtq+ pals, and allies alike !! all sexualities && gender identities are welcome to express themselves && have fun on this night !! you are encouraged to post your attire for the event, any type of social media posts, and all the aesthetics / moodboards you can think of using the #malnatipride tag !!

information about the silent auction and bidding: in character, your muses will bid for items based on what it is and a few details about it. the items will range from artwork such as a sculpture or a beautiful painting. each item will also be associated with a certain prize that will be similar to our point system prizes ... it’s going to be a lot of fun && something we have never done before !! out of character, you will be using your points to bid on the items and it will be a silent auction. there will be more information about this event && the auction on thursday !! we thought it would be a unique way to use your points && you definitely won’t regret using them !!

FRIDAY - SUNDAY:

malnati’s pride street carnival – all fun things have to come to an end, right ?? to close our pride week, the malnati will be hosting a street carnival for all to enjoy. with permission from the city, they have closed off all the blocks surrounding the hotel so the carnival can be set up. during the day, you’ll be able to hit up the booths from vendors, food trucks, games, and carnival rides lined up in the street. at night ?? the neon bulbs will light up the sky, making the area around the malnati look like a dream. the bars && restaurants will open with great deals && lots of partying that spills into the streets for you to stay out all night. it’s bound to be a good time, and we hope to see you there !!

activities/games include: dunk tank, cake walk, face painting, tattoo booth, water guns, basketball games, balloon games, ping ping games, duck pond, ring toss, bounce houses, photo booth, disc drop, etc.

junk food alley: food that’s featured in junk food alley would be corn dogs, elephant ears, spiral spuds, soft pretzels, caramel apples, popcorn, cotton candy, all the fried food, pizza, bbq, etc.

rides: ferris wheel, the zipper, 1001 notches, wipeout, fun slide, bumper cars, the carousel, fireball, gravitron, the round up, the swings, etc.

#malnatievents #malnatipride

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