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2024.06.02 02:46 ArcAngel98 Humans Don't Make Good Familiars Book 3- Part 34
Dracula: World of War --- The Violet Reaper ---- Humans Don’t Make Good Familiars Book 1 ---- The Lonely World --- Discord ---- YouTube --- My Patreon --- My Author's Page --- ArcAngel98 Wiki ---- The Next Best Hero ---- HDMGF Book 2 ---- Jess and Blinx: The Wizard ---- The Questing Parties ---- Zombies ---- Previous
Jake’s POV
One more, rather intense, sparing session later, and I was back in Suma and Luna’s room. I was being treated for the injuries I’d received during the third round. It was a simple place. Stone walls, those glowing braids sewn into the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The furniture, if you call it that, were just metal and wooden bars and poles placed around the room. In the corner of the room were two boxes, with drapes hanging over the only opening, and a cushion made of animal pelts to sleep in. Lying on the floor, Suma was standing at my side, casting healing spells.
“Jake, these injures are terrible! What happened?” Suma asked. Luna was out with Ciel and his son at the moment, getting seeds and other things from the local market.
“I ran out of mana in the third round of training, and got hit by easily thirty spells in less than ten seconds; from all sides.” I groaned, wincing in pain with every other breath.
“Well, after training with the Royal Mages, I suppose I cannot be surprised that you were injured. How did your other teammates fair?”
“No, it was just me versus them.” I said. Suma gasped snorted in shock.
“W-what?! Then it is no wonder you were injured so badly! Why did they not stop after the first round if they were not going to at least heal you?”
“I wasn’t hurt until the end of the third round. Actually, they ended it because I was injured. They had healers there, but I wanted you to heal me instead since you know-” I coughed hard, feeling my chest rattle and bringing my hand to cover my mouth as I did. Pulling it away, I saw some blood and a cold chill ran straight down my spine and into my stomach. “Oh, that’s probably not good.” Suma immediately fluttered over to my chest, and started another healing spell.
“Never before have I been so grateful for all those confusing lessons on your people’s anatomy.” She said in a frustrated huff.
“Just wish I could have made it through that final round. If I hadn’t run out of mana, my magnetic barrier spell would have stayed up.”
“Jake, it is nothing short of a miracle that you lasted one round, let alone two. And alone no less!”
“You know I won those first two rounds.” I said, smugly.
“You have a head injury, Jake.” Suma said, unfazed. “Once you have stopped spitting up blood, I will treat that too.”
“No, really!” I protested. “And I think I could have won the third one too.”
“If they had not pelted you relentlessly with attack spells?” Suma asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Exactly.” Reaching a hand into my pocket, I pulled out a small wooden plank, engraved with runic symbols and the Queen’s seal, and showed it to Suma. “Got this though.”
“Oh, a Rune-Maker’s permit?”
“Yup. Totally worth it.” I said, just before my toe suddenly popped back into place, sending a sharp and stabbing pain through my entire foot. “AHH! Son of a… ow!”
“That was the last of your injuries. Please, in the future, if you plan on breaking every bone in your body again… change your plans.”
“It wasn’t every bone.”
“But it was quite a lot of them.” She shook her head, probably annoyed. “What are your plans now that you have your license?”
“Nothing immediately, but when we get back to Zach-Ashem, it’ll help with my work with Sela-Car.”
“And what about for the rest of the day? Not another sparring session, I hope?”
“No, but I wish it were.” I said, suddenly feeling anxious. “It’s time.”
“For?”
“To learn how to heal myself.” Holding up my missing hand, she suddenly realized what I meant.
“Ah, do you want me to stay with you while you do?” Suma asked, trying to be gentle, but I’m sure she was still nervous after what happened in the desert. She was no more excited about this than I was.
“Yeah, that…” A deep guttural sigh escaped my lip, almost without me even noticing. “That’d be nice.”
Lying down on the floor, Suma by my head for moral support, it was time to delve into Deyja’s memories. Falling into darkness, I felt that haze wash over my whole body. Searching for information about how he healed himself, despite famously having Death-Mage, I opened the first memory I found. Slowly, everything came into focus as the memory took shape. The first thing I noticed was how high up I was; Deyja was tall. On my, or rather his, left, stood Ashem, who looked different from the last time I saw a memory with him in it. He looked younger, smaller. Both were in a field of rolling hills, surrounded by flowers; some of which came up to their knees. He was using magic to create illusions, and they both were watching them.
“Let us begin our lesson.” Ashem said, his voice rolling like thunder, even despite his youth.
“Thank you again, my friend. I have been wanting to learn to dual-cast for a century now, but have had little time while managing my sections of the project.”
“It is my pleasure, Deyja. I know how hard you have been working with the Neame, and am more than happy to help.” The illusions began to take shape, however it was not pictures, but words written in a language I did not know, floating in the air.
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Queen Ompera’s POV
“Leave us.” I ordered my staff. “Svend and I must have a private conversation regarding important matters of state.” Immediately, they all left my private chamber, leaving myself and Svend alone; finally. We laid down in my roost, my head resting on his wing. It had been a long day, full of boring military and diplomatic talks and meetings. All I wanted now was to rest and enjoy my time with him alone.
“Important matters of state? I am certain they all know the truth by this point. Why bother keeping it secret from them further, Ompera?”
“Those gossips would tell our whole kingdom if I ever actually confirmed anything. Let them keep whispering rumors quietly.” I told him, closing my eyes and relaxing.
“Did anything interesting happen today?” Svend asked.
“The campaign to push out the Union from Island of Sangu has officially started. Forces left today, prepared to use Tactical-Scale magic. Evacuations will begin immediately. But I do not want to talk about that.” I told him.
“Okay, then what about the Viking familiar. You went and watched his training today, yes? What did you think?”
I stopped for a moment, unsure how to answer. “He terrifies me.”
“Someone is scary enough to frighten you? He must be quite the intimidating fellow then.” Svend joked.
“Never once in my life have I met someone with so much mana, and such complex and powerful spells. When I requested the General to test him under the guise of training the Royal Mages, I knew what to expect somewhat. I’ve used my Mana Gaze on him before, but I have never seen his complex spells in use until today.” Images of the training flashed into my mind.
“What did he look like?”
“The sheer amount of mana that the spell he used to protect himself with was staggering. It would burn through the entire mana reservoir of the Royal Mages in less than a minute. Yet he sustained it for almost ten minutes. Maybe longer. It looked like wave after wave of mana was just devoured by the air itself. Mana flickered in the air like lightning. Regarding complexity, the only thing I have ever seen even come close to it was Ritual-Magic, and Tactical-Scale magic. But none of that was what truly frightened me.”
“Then what?” Svend asked, listening intently. Clearly uneasy with my descriptions.
“He won.”
“His team won?”
“He fought alone, and still overwhelmed an entire attack squadron of Royal Mages, twice. He was only defeated because he ran out of mana; sacrificed to that monstrous spell. And even when he was finally hit by attack magic, he suffered minimal injuries; until all of the remaining mages seized the opportunity to attack him all at once. But still he refused healing, preferring to have his master heal him instead. Despite how severe his wounds were, he was able to contact his master and left without complaint after receiving his permit.”
“Is this true?” Svend asked, then after a moment of silence he had another question. “Permit?”
“He went through all of that just so that I would issue him a Rune-Crafter’s permit.”
“So, he is insane?”
“Perhaps… But still, to use spells so advanced that they outclassed rituals, and were more powerful defenses that most of the spells used by the dragons; if the records are accurate that is.” I said, suddenly very sure that asking him to go to the islands was the correct choice. “His Drake Squadron should arrive tomorrow. I look forward to seeing the results of his mission.”
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Jake’s POV
One more, rather intense, sparing session later, and I was back in Suma and Luna’s room. I was being treated for the injuries I’d received during the third round. It was a simple place. Stone walls, those glowing braids sewn into the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The furniture, if you call it that, were just metal and wooden bars and poles placed around the room. In the corner of the room were two boxes, with drapes hanging over the only opening, and a cushion made of animal pelts to sleep in. Lying on the floor, Suma was standing at my side, casting healing spells.
“Jake, these injures are terrible! What happened?” Suma asked. Luna was out with Ciel and his son at the moment, getting seeds and other things from the local market.
“I ran out of mana in the third round of training, and got hit by easily thirty spells in less than ten seconds; from all sides.” I groaned, wincing in pain with every other breath.
“Well, after training with the Royal Mages, I suppose I cannot be surprised that you were injured. How did your other teammates fair?”
“No, it was just me versus them.” I said. Suma gasped snorted in shock.
“W-what?! Then it is no wonder you were injured so badly! Why did they not stop after the first round if they were not going to at least heal you?”
“I wasn’t hurt until the end of the third round. Actually, they ended it because I was injured. They had healers there, but I wanted you to heal me instead since you know-” I coughed hard, feeling my chest rattle and bringing my hand to cover my mouth as I did. Pulling it away, I saw some blood and a cold chill ran straight down my spine and into my stomach. “Oh, that’s probably not good.” Suma immediately fluttered over to my chest, and started another healing spell.
“Never before have I been so grateful for all those confusing lessons on your people’s anatomy.” She said in a frustrated huff.
“Just wish I could have made it through that final round. If I hadn’t run out of mana, my magnetic barrier spell would have stayed up.”
“Jake, it is nothing short of a miracle that you lasted one round, let alone two. And alone no less!”
“You know I won those first two rounds.” I said, smugly.
“You have a head injury, Jake.” Suma said, unfazed. “Once you have stopped spitting up blood, I will treat that too.”
“No, really!” I protested. “And I think I could have won the third one too.”
“If they had not pelted you relentlessly with attack spells?” Suma asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Exactly.” Reaching a hand into my pocket, I pulled out a small wooden plank, engraved with runic symbols and the Queen’s seal, and showed it to Suma. “Got this though.”
“Oh, a Rune-Maker’s permit?”
“Yup. Totally worth it.” I said, just before my toe suddenly popped back into place, sending a sharp and stabbing pain through my entire foot. “AHH! Son of a… ow!”
“That was the last of your injuries. Please, in the future, if you plan on breaking every bone in your body again… change your plans.”
“It wasn’t every bone.”
“But it was quite a lot of them.” She shook her head, probably annoyed. “What are your plans now that you have your license?”
“Nothing immediately, but when we get back to Zach-Ashem, it’ll help with my work with Sela-Car.”
“And what about for the rest of the day? Not another sparring session, I hope?”
“No, but I wish it were.” I said, suddenly feeling anxious. “It’s time.”
“For?”
“To learn how to heal myself.” Holding up my missing hand, she suddenly realized what I meant.
“Ah, do you want me to stay with you while you do?” Suma asked, trying to be gentle, but I’m sure she was still nervous after what happened in the desert. She was no more excited about this than I was.
“Yeah, that…” A deep guttural sigh escaped my lip, almost without me even noticing. “That’d be nice.”
Lying down on the floor, Suma by my head for moral support, it was time to delve into Deyja’s memories. Falling into darkness, I felt that haze wash over my whole body. Searching for information about how he healed himself, despite famously having Death-Mage, I opened the first memory I found. Slowly, everything came into focus as the memory took shape. The first thing I noticed was how high up I was; Deyja was tall. On my, or rather his, left, stood Ashem, who looked different from the last time I saw a memory with him in it. He looked younger, smaller. Both were in a field of rolling hills, surrounded by flowers; some of which came up to their knees. He was using magic to create illusions, and they both were watching them.
“Let us begin our lesson.” Ashem said, his voice rolling like thunder, even despite his youth.
“Thank you again, my friend. I have been wanting to learn to dual-cast for a century now, but have had little time while managing my sections of the project.”
“It is my pleasure, Deyja. I know how hard you have been working with the Neame, and am more than happy to help.” The illusions began to take shape, however it was not pictures, but words written in a language I did not know, floating in the air.
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Queen Ompera’s POV
“Leave us.” I ordered my staff. “Svend and I must have a private conversation regarding important matters of state.” Immediately, they all left my private chamber, leaving myself and Svend alone; finally. We laid down in my roost, my head resting on his wing. It had been a long day, full of boring military and diplomatic talks and meetings. All I wanted now was to rest and enjoy my time with him alone.
“Important matters of state? I am certain they all know the truth by this point. Why bother keeping it secret from them further, Ompera?”
“Those gossips would tell our whole kingdom if I ever actually confirmed anything. Let them keep whispering rumors quietly.” I told him, closing my eyes and relaxing.
“Did anything interesting happen today?” Svend asked.
“The campaign to push out the Union from Island of Sangu has officially started. Forces left today, prepared to use Tactical-Scale magic. Evacuations will begin immediately. But I do not want to talk about that.” I told him.
“Okay, then what about the Viking familiar. You went and watched his training today, yes? What did you think?”
I stopped for a moment, unsure how to answer. “He terrifies me.”
“Someone is scary enough to frighten you? He must be quite the intimidating fellow then.” Svend joked.
“Never once in my life have I met someone with so much mana, and such complex and powerful spells. When I requested the General to test him under the guise of training the Royal Mages, I knew what to expect somewhat. I’ve used my Mana Gaze on him before, but I have never seen his complex spells in use until today.” Images of the training flashed into my mind.
“What did he look like?”
“The sheer amount of mana that the spell he used to protect himself with was staggering. It would burn through the entire mana reservoir of the Royal Mages in less than a minute. Yet he sustained it for almost ten minutes. Maybe longer. It looked like wave after wave of mana was just devoured by the air itself. Mana flickered in the air like lightning. Regarding complexity, the only thing I have ever seen even come close to it was Ritual-Magic, and Tactical-Scale magic. But none of that was what truly frightened me.”
“Then what?” Svend asked, listening intently. Clearly uneasy with my descriptions.
“He won.”
“His team won?”
“He fought alone, and still overwhelmed an entire attack squadron of Royal Mages, twice. He was only defeated because he ran out of mana; sacrificed to that monstrous spell. And even when he was finally hit by attack magic, he suffered minimal injuries; until all of the remaining mages seized the opportunity to attack him all at once. But still he refused healing, preferring to have his master heal him instead. Despite how severe his wounds were, he was able to contact his master and left without complaint after receiving his permit.”
“Is this true?” Svend asked, then after a moment of silence he had another question. “Permit?”
“He went through all of that just so that I would issue him a Rune-Crafter’s permit.”
“So, he is insane?”
“Perhaps… But still, to use spells so advanced that they outclassed rituals, and were more powerful defenses that most of the spells used by the dragons; if the records are accurate that is.” I said, suddenly very sure that asking him to go to the islands was the correct choice. “His Drake Squadron should arrive tomorrow. I look forward to seeing the results of his mission.”
2024.06.02 02:46 ArcAngel98 Humans Don't Make Good Familiars Book 3- Part 34
Dracula: World of War --- The Violet Reaper ---- Humans Don’t Make Good Familiars Book 1 ---- The Lonely World --- Discord ---- YouTube --- My Patreon --- My Author's Page --- ArcAngel98 Wiki ---- The Next Best Hero ---- HDMGF Book 2 ---- Jess and Blinx: The Wizard ---- The Questing Parties ---- Zombies ---- Previous
Jake’s POV
One more, rather intense, sparing session later, and I was back in Suma and Luna’s room. I was being treated for the injuries I’d received during the third round. It was a simple place. Stone walls, those glowing braids sewn into the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The furniture, if you call it that, were just metal and wooden bars and poles placed around the room. In the corner of the room were two boxes, with drapes hanging over the only opening, and a cushion made of animal pelts to sleep in. Lying on the floor, Suma was standing at my side, casting healing spells.
“Jake, these injures are terrible! What happened?” Suma asked. Luna was out with Ciel and his son at the moment, getting seeds and other things from the local market.
“I ran out of mana in the third round of training, and got hit by easily thirty spells in less than ten seconds; from all sides.” I groaned, wincing in pain with every other breath.
“Well, after training with the Royal Mages, I suppose I cannot be surprised that you were injured. How did your other teammates fair?”
“No, it was just me versus them.” I said. Suma gasped snorted in shock.
“W-what?! Then it is no wonder you were injured so badly! Why did they not stop after the first round if they were not going to at least heal you?”
“I wasn’t hurt until the end of the third round. Actually, they ended it because I was injured. They had healers there, but I wanted you to heal me instead since you know-” I coughed hard, feeling my chest rattle and bringing my hand to cover my mouth as I did. Pulling it away, I saw some blood and a cold chill ran straight down my spine and into my stomach. “Oh, that’s probably not good.” Suma immediately fluttered over to my chest, and started another healing spell.
“Never before have I been so grateful for all those confusing lessons on your people’s anatomy.” She said in a frustrated huff.
“Just wish I could have made it through that final round. If I hadn’t run out of mana, my magnetic barrier spell would have stayed up.”
“Jake, it is nothing short of a miracle that you lasted one round, let alone two. And alone no less!”
“You know I won those first two rounds.” I said, smugly.
“You have a head injury, Jake.” Suma said, unfazed. “Once you have stopped spitting up blood, I will treat that too.”
“No, really!” I protested. “And I think I could have won the third one too.”
“If they had not pelted you relentlessly with attack spells?” Suma asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Exactly.” Reaching a hand into my pocket, I pulled out a small wooden plank, engraved with runic symbols and the Queen’s seal, and showed it to Suma. “Got this though.”
“Oh, a Rune-Maker’s permit?”
“Yup. Totally worth it.” I said, just before my toe suddenly popped back into place, sending a sharp and stabbing pain through my entire foot. “AHH! Son of a… ow!”
“That was the last of your injuries. Please, in the future, if you plan on breaking every bone in your body again… change your plans.”
“It wasn’t every bone.”
“But it was quite a lot of them.” She shook her head, probably annoyed. “What are your plans now that you have your license?”
“Nothing immediately, but when we get back to Zach-Ashem, it’ll help with my work with Sela-Car.”
“And what about for the rest of the day? Not another sparring session, I hope?”
“No, but I wish it were.” I said, suddenly feeling anxious. “It’s time.”
“For?”
“To learn how to heal myself.” Holding up my missing hand, she suddenly realized what I meant.
“Ah, do you want me to stay with you while you do?” Suma asked, trying to be gentle, but I’m sure she was still nervous after what happened in the desert. She was no more excited about this than I was.
“Yeah, that…” A deep guttural sigh escaped my lip, almost without me even noticing. “That’d be nice.”
Lying down on the floor, Suma by my head for moral support, it was time to delve into Deyja’s memories. Falling into darkness, I felt that haze wash over my whole body. Searching for information about how he healed himself, despite famously having Death-Mage, I opened the first memory I found. Slowly, everything came into focus as the memory took shape. The first thing I noticed was how high up I was; Deyja was tall. On my, or rather his, left, stood Ashem, who looked different from the last time I saw a memory with him in it. He looked younger, smaller. Both were in a field of rolling hills, surrounded by flowers; some of which came up to their knees. He was using magic to create illusions, and they both were watching them.
“Let us begin our lesson.” Ashem said, his voice rolling like thunder, even despite his youth.
“Thank you again, my friend. I have been wanting to learn to dual-cast for a century now, but have had little time while managing my sections of the project.”
“It is my pleasure, Deyja. I know how hard you have been working with the Neame, and am more than happy to help.” The illusions began to take shape, however it was not pictures, but words written in a language I did not know, floating in the air.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Queen Ompera’s POV
“Leave us.” I ordered my staff. “Svend and I must have a private conversation regarding important matters of state.” Immediately, they all left my private chamber, leaving myself and Svend alone; finally. We laid down in my roost, my head resting on his wing. It had been a long day, full of boring military and diplomatic talks and meetings. All I wanted now was to rest and enjoy my time with him alone.
“Important matters of state? I am certain they all know the truth by this point. Why bother keeping it secret from them further, Ompera?”
“Those gossips would tell our whole kingdom if I ever actually confirmed anything. Let them keep whispering rumors quietly.” I told him, closing my eyes and relaxing.
“Did anything interesting happen today?” Svend asked.
“The campaign to push out the Union from Island of Sangu has officially started. Forces left today, prepared to use Tactical-Scale magic. Evacuations will begin immediately. But I do not want to talk about that.” I told him.
“Okay, then what about the Viking familiar. You went and watched his training today, yes? What did you think?”
I stopped for a moment, unsure how to answer. “He terrifies me.”
“Someone is scary enough to frighten you? He must be quite the intimidating fellow then.” Svend joked.
“Never once in my life have I met someone with so much mana, and such complex and powerful spells. When I requested the General to test him under the guise of training the Royal Mages, I knew what to expect somewhat. I’ve used my Mana Gaze on him before, but I have never seen his complex spells in use until today.” Images of the training flashed into my mind.
“What did he look like?”
“The sheer amount of mana that the spell he used to protect himself with was staggering. It would burn through the entire mana reservoir of the Royal Mages in less than a minute. Yet he sustained it for almost ten minutes. Maybe longer. It looked like wave after wave of mana was just devoured by the air itself. Mana flickered in the air like lightning. Regarding complexity, the only thing I have ever seen even come close to it was Ritual-Magic, and Tactical-Scale magic. But none of that was what truly frightened me.”
“Then what?” Svend asked, listening intently. Clearly uneasy with my descriptions.
“He won.”
“His team won?”
“He fought alone, and still overwhelmed an entire attack squadron of Royal Mages, twice. He was only defeated because he ran out of mana; sacrificed to that monstrous spell. And even when he was finally hit by attack magic, the injuries he suffered minimal injuries; until all of the remaining mages seized the opportunity to attack him all at once. But still he refused healing, preferring to have his master heal him instead. Despite how severe his wounds were, he was able to contact his master and left without complaint after receiving his permit.”
“Is this true?” Svend asked, then after a moment of silence he had another question. “Permit?”
“He went through all of that just so that I would issue him a Rune-Crafter’s permit.”
“So, he is insane?”
“Perhaps… But still, to use spells so advanced that they outclassed rituals, and were more powerful defenses that most of the spells used by the dragons; if the records are accurate that is.” I said, suddenly very sure that asking him to go to the islands was the correct choice. “His Drake Squadron should arrive tomorrow. I look forward to seeing the results of his mission.”
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Jake’s POV
One more, rather intense, sparing session later, and I was back in Suma and Luna’s room. I was being treated for the injuries I’d received during the third round. It was a simple place. Stone walls, those glowing braids sewn into the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The furniture, if you call it that, were just metal and wooden bars and poles placed around the room. In the corner of the room were two boxes, with drapes hanging over the only opening, and a cushion made of animal pelts to sleep in. Lying on the floor, Suma was standing at my side, casting healing spells.
“Jake, these injures are terrible! What happened?” Suma asked. Luna was out with Ciel and his son at the moment, getting seeds and other things from the local market.
“I ran out of mana in the third round of training, and got hit by easily thirty spells in less than ten seconds; from all sides.” I groaned, wincing in pain with every other breath.
“Well, after training with the Royal Mages, I suppose I cannot be surprised that you were injured. How did your other teammates fair?”
“No, it was just me versus them.” I said. Suma gasped snorted in shock.
“W-what?! Then it is no wonder you were injured so badly! Why did they not stop after the first round if they were not going to at least heal you?”
“I wasn’t hurt until the end of the third round. Actually, they ended it because I was injured. They had healers there, but I wanted you to heal me instead since you know-” I coughed hard, feeling my chest rattle and bringing my hand to cover my mouth as I did. Pulling it away, I saw some blood and a cold chill ran straight down my spine and into my stomach. “Oh, that’s probably not good.” Suma immediately fluttered over to my chest, and started another healing spell.
“Never before have I been so grateful for all those confusing lessons on your people’s anatomy.” She said in a frustrated huff.
“Just wish I could have made it through that final round. If I hadn’t run out of mana, my magnetic barrier spell would have stayed up.”
“Jake, it is nothing short of a miracle that you lasted one round, let alone two. And alone no less!”
“You know I won those first two rounds.” I said, smugly.
“You have a head injury, Jake.” Suma said, unfazed. “Once you have stopped spitting up blood, I will treat that too.”
“No, really!” I protested. “And I think I could have won the third one too.”
“If they had not pelted you relentlessly with attack spells?” Suma asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Exactly.” Reaching a hand into my pocket, I pulled out a small wooden plank, engraved with runic symbols and the Queen’s seal, and showed it to Suma. “Got this though.”
“Oh, a Rune-Maker’s permit?”
“Yup. Totally worth it.” I said, just before my toe suddenly popped back into place, sending a sharp and stabbing pain through my entire foot. “AHH! Son of a… ow!”
“That was the last of your injuries. Please, in the future, if you plan on breaking every bone in your body again… change your plans.”
“It wasn’t every bone.”
“But it was quite a lot of them.” She shook her head, probably annoyed. “What are your plans now that you have your license?”
“Nothing immediately, but when we get back to Zach-Ashem, it’ll help with my work with Sela-Car.”
“And what about for the rest of the day? Not another sparring session, I hope?”
“No, but I wish it were.” I said, suddenly feeling anxious. “It’s time.”
“For?”
“To learn how to heal myself.” Holding up my missing hand, she suddenly realized what I meant.
“Ah, do you want me to stay with you while you do?” Suma asked, trying to be gentle, but I’m sure she was still nervous after what happened in the desert. She was no more excited about this than I was.
“Yeah, that…” A deep guttural sigh escaped my lip, almost without me even noticing. “That’d be nice.”
Lying down on the floor, Suma by my head for moral support, it was time to delve into Deyja’s memories. Falling into darkness, I felt that haze wash over my whole body. Searching for information about how he healed himself, despite famously having Death-Mage, I opened the first memory I found. Slowly, everything came into focus as the memory took shape. The first thing I noticed was how high up I was; Deyja was tall. On my, or rather his, left, stood Ashem, who looked different from the last time I saw a memory with him in it. He looked younger, smaller. Both were in a field of rolling hills, surrounded by flowers; some of which came up to their knees. He was using magic to create illusions, and they both were watching them.
“Let us begin our lesson.” Ashem said, his voice rolling like thunder, even despite his youth.
“Thank you again, my friend. I have been wanting to learn to dual-cast for a century now, but have had little time while managing my sections of the project.”
“It is my pleasure, Deyja. I know how hard you have been working with the Neame, and am more than happy to help.” The illusions began to take shape, however it was not pictures, but words written in a language I did not know, floating in the air.
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Queen Ompera’s POV
“Leave us.” I ordered my staff. “Svend and I must have a private conversation regarding important matters of state.” Immediately, they all left my private chamber, leaving myself and Svend alone; finally. We laid down in my roost, my head resting on his wing. It had been a long day, full of boring military and diplomatic talks and meetings. All I wanted now was to rest and enjoy my time with him alone.
“Important matters of state? I am certain they all know the truth by this point. Why bother keeping it secret from them further, Ompera?”
“Those gossips would tell our whole kingdom if I ever actually confirmed anything. Let them keep whispering rumors quietly.” I told him, closing my eyes and relaxing.
“Did anything interesting happen today?” Svend asked.
“The campaign to push out the Union from Island of Sangu has officially started. Forces left today, prepared to use Tactical-Scale magic. Evacuations will begin immediately. But I do not want to talk about that.” I told him.
“Okay, then what about the Viking familiar. You went and watched his training today, yes? What did you think?”
I stopped for a moment, unsure how to answer. “He terrifies me.”
“Someone is scary enough to frighten you? He must be quite the intimidating fellow then.” Svend joked.
“Never once in my life have I met someone with so much mana, and such complex and powerful spells. When I requested the General to test him under the guise of training the Royal Mages, I knew what to expect somewhat. I’ve used my Mana Gaze on him before, but I have never seen his complex spells in use until today.” Images of the training flashed into my mind.
“What did he look like?”
“The sheer amount of mana that the spell he used to protect himself with was staggering. It would burn through the entire mana reservoir of the Royal Mages in less than a minute. Yet he sustained it for almost ten minutes. Maybe longer. It looked like wave after wave of mana was just devoured by the air itself. Mana flickered in the air like lightning. Regarding complexity, the only thing I have ever seen even come close to it was Ritual-Magic, and Tactical-Scale magic. But none of that was what truly frightened me.”
“Then what?” Svend asked, listening intently. Clearly uneasy with my descriptions.
“He won.”
“His team won?”
“He fought alone, and still overwhelmed an entire attack squadron of Royal Mages, twice. He was only defeated because he ran out of mana; sacrificed to that monstrous spell. And even when he was finally hit by attack magic, the injuries he suffered minimal injuries; until all of the remaining mages seized the opportunity to attack him all at once. But still he refused healing, preferring to have his master heal him instead. Despite how severe his wounds were, he was able to contact his master and left without complaint after receiving his permit.”
“Is this true?” Svend asked, then after a moment of silence he had another question. “Permit?”
“He went through all of that just so that I would issue him a Rune-Crafter’s permit.”
“So, he is insane?”
“Perhaps… But still, to use spells so advanced that they outclassed rituals, and were more powerful defenses that most of the spells used by the dragons; if the records are accurate that is.” I said, suddenly very sure that asking him to go to the islands was the correct choice. “His Drake Squadron should arrive tomorrow. I look forward to seeing the results of his mission.”
2024.06.01 22:12 KazoSG [USA-MD][H]M1 iPad Air 256GB with accessories, AMD Radeon RX 7600 [W]PayPal/Local Cash
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No chats! Prices are firm, maybe :D
TIMESTAMPS!
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AMD Radeon RX 7600 - I never used it, it came out of an open box purchased prebuilt that was instantly upgraded. It does not have a box but will be shipped in one with plenty of bubble wrap. - $210 plus free shipping
No chats! Prices are firm, maybe :D
TIMESTAMPS!
2024.06.01 21:22 plumeria_ring1 Kids will be kids but
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/news/girl-braid-cut-off-melrose-school/
So a student got her braids cut off. This reminds me of the boy who went to a sleep over and his "friends" gave him a cup of urine to drink or something like that. Just sad that children have to experience this when majority of the world is screwed up as it is. From pulling women wigs off to cutting box braids....
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So a student got her braids cut off. This reminds me of the boy who went to a sleep over and his "friends" gave him a cup of urine to drink or something like that. Just sad that children have to experience this when majority of the world is screwed up as it is. From pulling women wigs off to cutting box braids....
2024.06.01 21:07 Pure-Variety-8948 Jumbo box braids in MMA
Anyone have experience with jumbo box braids and fighting?
Usually get duch/cornrow style braids to fight but they look hideous on me. Was concidering a few thick box braids for my next fight but was wondering how practical they are for MMA?
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Usually get duch/cornrow style braids to fight but they look hideous on me. Was concidering a few thick box braids for my next fight but was wondering how practical they are for MMA?
2024.06.01 17:27 Typical-Gene-5699 Saw every show of the Season. And I vote for things.
After last night I have seen (sometimes multiple times) every show of the 2023-2024 season.
I also happen to be a voter for Theatre awards in NYC (probably one of the ones you're thinking of). So please AMA* is you have any burning thoughts about my thoughts or the process.
*the spirit of the voting is it is anonymous so I will not share any identifying info on how I got this privilege. You can believe me or not- it's Reddit after all! Honor system. But I appreciate the space to get my thoughts out, outside of the bubble of my circle.
*i also won't explicitly say what i am voting for, again for the spirit of anonymity, but will share my thoughts about my favorites.
*The tickets are complimentary as gifts from the Producers of the shows themselves. However, all the opinions are my own I am frankly, more critical due to the fact that I *didn't* invest my money and want to make myself find justification for that expense.
*I will stick to only Broadway productions as the off bway world will add another few dozens of pages.
Some people in this particular group who get this privilege are artists who view the show through the lens of artistry and personal opinion. Some are business people who view things as a business strategy and tool for continuing to fund the business that is show. Some are in between. I think you'll see how I look at the shows, and know that my opinion is just one of many and in no way indicative of trends or "word around town."
Overall thoughts and takeaways of the season:
First the Good: The Plays.
This was a very exciting years for the straight plays. A lot of incredible work, and a lot of money invested into plays that typically isn't seen (i LOVE LOVE LOVE to see plays that mic their actors. and multiple did this year which warmed my heart- investing where it's deserved.) I hope to see this trend continue for plays, as we all know more attention and money get funneled towards the musicals and Plays deserve more.
Getting access to these shows has actually changed my views on Plays- I never paid them much attention unless I had colleagues in them or an actor I admired. Plays were really only a thing I studied quickly in school and moved on to musical theater- so my expertise was (and is) not there. However, due to getting to and being required to see all the eligible shows, my eyes and brain have been opened up to plays in a way I didn't know. It's still a learning curve- but I appreciate straight plays so much differently now, and regret never giving them the credence they deserved before.
The plays ranged from every corner of every genre, whereas in previous seasons it was incredibly drama heavy, so this season was incredibly refreshing to see such range of work. Comedy, dark comedy, drama, etc.
The standout for me this season was Jaja's African Braiding. That was the most captivating play I've seen it a long time. It was sincere, genuine, accurate and had a lot to say. It also was the perfect example of a BIPOC story being told genuinely- no hand holding or spoon feeding or pandering to non BIPOC audiences. I've always believed if we don't stop to breakdown the cultural complexities and nuances of non BIPOC stories (say Oklahoma!) BIPOC stories do not owe us that labor when they're being presented. To see genuine BIPOC stories and lives and communities onstage sharing sincere stories is a gift. Especially one SO well written and performed. TBH I could have watched the series of customers going in and out and the salon corps interacting for hours, even without the main conflict that arises later in the play. It was THAT engaging and heartening. I wish it was still running so I could see it again.
The other stand out was I Need That, which i know was snubbed and overlooked by awards season, which very much surprised me.
The script of that play is so well done- the character development is off the charts. I walked out of that show and had to find a corner to sob in for a moment. I don't know, maybe I identified with one of more character too much, maybe I was moved by the depiction of genuine male platonic love in a way we rarely see onstage, or maybe all of it just got to me, but the pathos that performance generated was off the charts. I was very disappointed to see it left out of any categories at all.
For the other side of it all- The plays that didn't do much for me this season were Uncle Vanya and Prayer For the French Republic. I think we've all read the reviews of Vanya and I don't need to reiterate- it wasn't for me, nor a lot of people in that audience who left at intermission. That cast is incredibly stacked and talented, and doing what they can with the material, which at is core is a classic Russian Play. Something that is not going to be a style of theatre for everyone. Prayer for the French republic was full of such beautiful performances and writing, but was an act too long IMO. The momentum was completely lost with the 2nd act and very hard to get back in the 3rd due to that. Maybe it's an attention span problem of the masses (myself included) but many people around us and fellow viewers I've compared notes with agreed.
Middle of the road- and I know i'll get hate for this- Stereophonic.
It's about 3-40 minutes too long, ironic with what they discuss in the final leg of the play (no spoilers). and though the music is sumptuous it concerns me that everyone walks away talking about the music and voices...which are wonderful of course...but this is not a musical. it's a play. As a voter i'm VERY aware of this and very aware of how people are not (even other voters)- they talk about it as if it is a musical, which is dangerous territory for decision makers. The music is a apart of the show yes, but it is not *the show* and looking at it through the lens of musical performance puts all the other performances and scripts of plays without music at a major disadvantage which worries me come Tony's night. I will say what this play made me REALLY want IS a musical (or musical movie) about the recording of Rumours and Fleetwood Mac produced one day. I know it probably won't happen, and the reason this play exists is to do just that without royalties or being sued, but it made me very much want to see the REAL story- not the thinly veiled workaround. I do think it's astounding the attention and hype the show has gotten, and some of the performances certainly deserve it, but alas I am not in the camp that understands *all* of the hype. I will say that the score, all 5(?) songs, are better than almost any of the new musicals this season in terms of composition, pastiche, and ESPECIALLY lyrics. I'm not sure if I can in good conscious say it's the *best* score since other shows are musicals with story driving scores of 15 plus songs...but my god was it refreshing to hear some mature, thoughtful music, with correct pastiche/motifs for the time period (or well Fleetwood Mac) and lyrics that were more complex than a rhyming dictionary.
Now for the (i won't say "bad" but rather, the surprise): the Musicals.
My first love. The Musicals.
and oh boy...this season was...full.
I cannot stop but thinking that this season was a clear example of the long ripple effect of what happens while creating art as a commodity in a capitalistic society. much less a capitalistic society after a tremendous shut down. The ripple effects from pre-Covid are evident here as well, but even more so is the reality of how much business goes into show- and the decisions that get made as a result. The reality is we've created a society of Art that isn't sustainable without large amounts of money, from every side, the productions, the audiences, and the artists themselves. And due to that, it has become more than a race to the bottom to figure out the formula to make that work- it's become, I don't know, insidious? Almost like a factory of work who's intention is to make profit above all else, and everything else suffers. So much so that a majority of the work this year felt rushed (because it was) and underbaked (because it was.) A handful of BEAUTIFUL EXPENSIVE boxes with BEAUTIFUL EXPENSIVE wrapping paper and finishes- but no gift inside. And I won't lie, it keeps me up at night knowing a large amount of people would take the pretty empty box over a brown paper bag with the most thoughtful and meaningful gift inside- over and over. This has been the case since the beginning of Broadway, but I think we see it in a way that's undeniable now. BC of high production costs and ticket costs there's a real sense of expectations that are nearly impossible to meet while checking all the boxes of artistic integrity AND commercialism.
With that heavy thought out of the way, I will say: some of the work this season was mind blowing. It wasn't all doom and gloom. The sheer AMOUNT of work we got to see is a gift- even if it just taught us about the work itself or the work the industry needs.
There are too many musicals this season to write about- so I will stick to a few sparknotes.
The absolute standouts to me were The Outsiders and Suffs.
I wanted to run backstage at The Outsiders and scream "YOU DID IT!" A la Buddy The Elf after the show with no shame. IMO they did it: they may very well have cracked the code of creating large scale commercial theatre, with known IP and mass market appeal BUT make it feel like a piece of high art, something introspective and downtown, and *real*. It proves spectacle can exist even in the nitty gritty, it can exist with substance, it can WOW without traditional "flash" AND respect the source material with integrity. The Rumble, the effects, that is all Spectacle. But it's spectacle done with heart, integrity, and it puts the ART and the storytelling first in a way that makes the audience feel like they are seeing something elevated and genuine. It excites me VERY much that this show broke through this year and what it may mean for shows to come who see it as an inspiration. The staging working alongside the choreography is by far some of the most brilliant, moving stagecraft and vision I have ever see. The music is fresh and smart, a welcome change for the great Broadway songbook as we try to push the artform forward, and overall in all aspects it checked every box I feel a lot of shows have tried, but really struggled, to check successfully since this race to the bottom has started.
Suffs- is genius. Not because it's the best show I have ever seen- but because on paper, it's not only a artistic mission well done, but a business plan that will keep that mission going and funded for years to come.
This show will continue running if not on Broadway or tour, but in Regional & community houses and schools for a very long time. It's the new "Little Women." There are more talented female identifying performers in this world than roles and opportunities, especially at the Regional and Community levels where they struggle to find Male presenting actors or enough roles to feature the talented rosters of women they have at their disposal. It's one of the reasons Little Women is so often produced. This show fills that need, and then some, and does it as a form of activism. These small regional houses, often in the parts of the country that need the message the most, will expose audiences to this work and if it even "radicalizes" one person or changes one person's mind- the work is done. Especially during this time- when women's rights are so fraught and the relevance to our work not being close to done: this show speaks so loudly and will inspire generations of both young men and women to come. In the bathroom at intermission I saw multiple grandmothers and mothers and daughters and granddaughters. One woman said out loud "I wonder what the men's room is talking about right now- I hope they feel like us, and bring their sons." and that was it. That is this show's mission in a nutshell- and it is succeeding. Activism through art is one of our biggest and oldest tools of expression- and seeing it in action was really profound. On top of the genius of what it is and will be on paper- it is one of the SMARTEST scores I've heard in recent years. Witty, introspective, moving, smart, clever and more- all done in a way that somehow melds modern pop sensibilities and turn of the century pastiche. It's genius. The lyrics are absolute literature and poetry and a lesson in story telling a lot of lyricists need to take a note from. They embody the idea of "feelings and emotions being too big they have to be sung" all while being incredibly thoughtful and truly TRULY moving. The lyrics to Keep Marching are an anthem to anyone fighting for the bigger picture- I found myself thinking about the line
"You'll rarely agree with whoever's in charge Keep marching, keep marching 'Cause your ancestors are all the proof you need That progress is possible, not guaranteed It will only be made if we keep marching, keep marching on"
It has swirled in my head for days and days and days. That is what theatre is supposed to do. Teach, empower, and inspire change. Shaina Taub should not be underestimated.
I also will always ALWAYS have a soft spot in my Heart for Here Lies Love. I could go on for days- but API stories are important. and this was one was groundbreaking and expertly done. I honestly have almost no critiques or notes on that production- it will always be a tragedy it could not find its footing with today's audiences and deserved so much more. I fear it'll dissuade people from telling these stories in the future- and I hope theatre makers know how worth the risk is to tell these stories for the sake of the people and the art.
as for the other side of the coin-
Video walls. I am not in support. I understand they are here to stay, if only for the cost cutting effects it has on Producer's pockets. But I am not, ever, impressed when video walls/projections *are* the set. They absolutely have their place in innovative ways to supplement an *actual* set, but not as the set. It simply feels no different than a cruise ship show who have been using these walls as sets for decades due to lack of space, or like we're looking at bad video game graphics from a cut scene- no matter how much work goes into them. I will always take a creative way to create a world over a .jpeg and this year unfortunately, I found myself in a lot of video game cut scenes. And I fear this will be the trend moving forward until the cyclical nature of theatre once again finds itself on a new cycle of minimalism.
If i learned one thing this season it's that THE BOOK MATTERS. The book is a thankless part of a musical- if you don't notice it, it's typically a good book. And WOW did I notice a lot of books this season. You cannot hide a bad book under big music, or special effects, or flashy costumes or impressive choreography or any of it. A musical is storytelling- and the book is the heart of that. It's a running joke that 'the book needs work' in all musicals of all time, and that may be true, but this season was another level of that. It was clear how rushed and underdeveloped a lot of these books were- in many cases shockingly so. And it felt often like the bookwriters were aware of this- opting to use the book simply as dialogue to move from song to song so you'd forget. But those of us paying attention did not forget. The books of musicals are often the most difficult parts to nail down, especially without the right time or team, and I think it was glaringly obvious this season how much attention future writers need to give to their book material. The audiences, critics and nominators have started taking notice- and it has to once again become a priority over high belts, star actors, big sets, and special effects.
I won't get into deep end with The Great Gatsby as so many others (including myself!) have on this thread because the opinions will always be what they are. But I will say- that was one of the most upsetting pieces of modern theatre I have ever seen. And not in a way that was intended. We have a serious problem when multiple people laugh at two very important deaths and when the bartenders in the lobby say "yeah, a lot of people come in at intermission laughing about how bad and cheesy it is." It is the epitome of the thoughts I explained earlier. And though I will always be supportive of shows that bring stable work to those in the community, I weep at what expense to the artform and what keeps it from pushing forward, for how it will encourages theater makers to make shows for profit instead of encouraging art to be made because of a burning desire to say something or explore something so strong it *has* to exist . And also for basic media literacy of very clear cut source material- The Green Light and La Dee Dah songs will live in infamy. I would argue that the lack of nominations could very well have been a deliberate choice, a choice I would have supported. but alas, only a few handfuls of people will know that truth.
Additionally- I was not the audience for Hell's Kitchen. I understand why the hype is as large as it is, and think the performers are doing some very transformative work to that music...but I am not one who found it as ground breaking as others. I do sense a lot of support for that show is based out of business strategy for future revenue on the literal road for Producers- and I cannot fault that in a world where butts need to be in seats and it's getting increasingly difficult to do so. This show will be a success on Broadway and on the Road regardless of Tony wins.
Middle of the Road: Cabaret. I will say this was the most engaging theatrical experience I had all year. They expertly handled THEMING in a way that rivals Disney parks (and that isn't an insult, it's a huge compliment to detail. This is a level of investment often overlooked and rarely duplicated well without looking cheesy or tacky or like a half baked Bar Mitzvah or wedding with a theme) The theming was transformative, and the show itself *beautiful*. I found it incredibly new in tone than previous productions, but I do understand people wanting more from it. I felt it was an incredibly nuanced look, especially for the female characters who often don't get that opportunity in this show. If more shows could find ways to invest in the engagement of the audiences and theming of theaters, I think you'd also see a large rise of audience satisfaction due to the sheer novelty and attention paid to it.
I'm incredibly privileged to get to see all these shows and be able to learn about theatre, and myself, in the process, especially since so many historically are excluded from that access. I do not take it lightly- which is why I *am* more critical, to me it's a responsibility to the artform and the future of it, while some others than are just happy to be there to experience the privilege, and that's okay too.
Happy to answer questions and always happy for an ear to share my thoughts outside of my theatre journal!
(There will absolutely be typos and grammatical errors here. Live and let live <3)
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I also happen to be a voter for Theatre awards in NYC (probably one of the ones you're thinking of). So please AMA* is you have any burning thoughts about my thoughts or the process.
*the spirit of the voting is it is anonymous so I will not share any identifying info on how I got this privilege. You can believe me or not- it's Reddit after all! Honor system. But I appreciate the space to get my thoughts out, outside of the bubble of my circle.
*i also won't explicitly say what i am voting for, again for the spirit of anonymity, but will share my thoughts about my favorites.
*The tickets are complimentary as gifts from the Producers of the shows themselves. However, all the opinions are my own I am frankly, more critical due to the fact that I *didn't* invest my money and want to make myself find justification for that expense.
*I will stick to only Broadway productions as the off bway world will add another few dozens of pages.
Some people in this particular group who get this privilege are artists who view the show through the lens of artistry and personal opinion. Some are business people who view things as a business strategy and tool for continuing to fund the business that is show. Some are in between. I think you'll see how I look at the shows, and know that my opinion is just one of many and in no way indicative of trends or "word around town."
Overall thoughts and takeaways of the season:
First the Good: The Plays.
This was a very exciting years for the straight plays. A lot of incredible work, and a lot of money invested into plays that typically isn't seen (i LOVE LOVE LOVE to see plays that mic their actors. and multiple did this year which warmed my heart- investing where it's deserved.) I hope to see this trend continue for plays, as we all know more attention and money get funneled towards the musicals and Plays deserve more.
Getting access to these shows has actually changed my views on Plays- I never paid them much attention unless I had colleagues in them or an actor I admired. Plays were really only a thing I studied quickly in school and moved on to musical theater- so my expertise was (and is) not there. However, due to getting to and being required to see all the eligible shows, my eyes and brain have been opened up to plays in a way I didn't know. It's still a learning curve- but I appreciate straight plays so much differently now, and regret never giving them the credence they deserved before.
The plays ranged from every corner of every genre, whereas in previous seasons it was incredibly drama heavy, so this season was incredibly refreshing to see such range of work. Comedy, dark comedy, drama, etc.
The standout for me this season was Jaja's African Braiding. That was the most captivating play I've seen it a long time. It was sincere, genuine, accurate and had a lot to say. It also was the perfect example of a BIPOC story being told genuinely- no hand holding or spoon feeding or pandering to non BIPOC audiences. I've always believed if we don't stop to breakdown the cultural complexities and nuances of non BIPOC stories (say Oklahoma!) BIPOC stories do not owe us that labor when they're being presented. To see genuine BIPOC stories and lives and communities onstage sharing sincere stories is a gift. Especially one SO well written and performed. TBH I could have watched the series of customers going in and out and the salon corps interacting for hours, even without the main conflict that arises later in the play. It was THAT engaging and heartening. I wish it was still running so I could see it again.
The other stand out was I Need That, which i know was snubbed and overlooked by awards season, which very much surprised me.
The script of that play is so well done- the character development is off the charts. I walked out of that show and had to find a corner to sob in for a moment. I don't know, maybe I identified with one of more character too much, maybe I was moved by the depiction of genuine male platonic love in a way we rarely see onstage, or maybe all of it just got to me, but the pathos that performance generated was off the charts. I was very disappointed to see it left out of any categories at all.
For the other side of it all- The plays that didn't do much for me this season were Uncle Vanya and Prayer For the French Republic. I think we've all read the reviews of Vanya and I don't need to reiterate- it wasn't for me, nor a lot of people in that audience who left at intermission. That cast is incredibly stacked and talented, and doing what they can with the material, which at is core is a classic Russian Play. Something that is not going to be a style of theatre for everyone. Prayer for the French republic was full of such beautiful performances and writing, but was an act too long IMO. The momentum was completely lost with the 2nd act and very hard to get back in the 3rd due to that. Maybe it's an attention span problem of the masses (myself included) but many people around us and fellow viewers I've compared notes with agreed.
Middle of the road- and I know i'll get hate for this- Stereophonic.
It's about 3-40 minutes too long, ironic with what they discuss in the final leg of the play (no spoilers). and though the music is sumptuous it concerns me that everyone walks away talking about the music and voices...which are wonderful of course...but this is not a musical. it's a play. As a voter i'm VERY aware of this and very aware of how people are not (even other voters)- they talk about it as if it is a musical, which is dangerous territory for decision makers. The music is a apart of the show yes, but it is not *the show* and looking at it through the lens of musical performance puts all the other performances and scripts of plays without music at a major disadvantage which worries me come Tony's night. I will say what this play made me REALLY want IS a musical (or musical movie) about the recording of Rumours and Fleetwood Mac produced one day. I know it probably won't happen, and the reason this play exists is to do just that without royalties or being sued, but it made me very much want to see the REAL story- not the thinly veiled workaround. I do think it's astounding the attention and hype the show has gotten, and some of the performances certainly deserve it, but alas I am not in the camp that understands *all* of the hype. I will say that the score, all 5(?) songs, are better than almost any of the new musicals this season in terms of composition, pastiche, and ESPECIALLY lyrics. I'm not sure if I can in good conscious say it's the *best* score since other shows are musicals with story driving scores of 15 plus songs...but my god was it refreshing to hear some mature, thoughtful music, with correct pastiche/motifs for the time period (or well Fleetwood Mac) and lyrics that were more complex than a rhyming dictionary.
Now for the (i won't say "bad" but rather, the surprise): the Musicals.
My first love. The Musicals.
and oh boy...this season was...full.
I cannot stop but thinking that this season was a clear example of the long ripple effect of what happens while creating art as a commodity in a capitalistic society. much less a capitalistic society after a tremendous shut down. The ripple effects from pre-Covid are evident here as well, but even more so is the reality of how much business goes into show- and the decisions that get made as a result. The reality is we've created a society of Art that isn't sustainable without large amounts of money, from every side, the productions, the audiences, and the artists themselves. And due to that, it has become more than a race to the bottom to figure out the formula to make that work- it's become, I don't know, insidious? Almost like a factory of work who's intention is to make profit above all else, and everything else suffers. So much so that a majority of the work this year felt rushed (because it was) and underbaked (because it was.) A handful of BEAUTIFUL EXPENSIVE boxes with BEAUTIFUL EXPENSIVE wrapping paper and finishes- but no gift inside. And I won't lie, it keeps me up at night knowing a large amount of people would take the pretty empty box over a brown paper bag with the most thoughtful and meaningful gift inside- over and over. This has been the case since the beginning of Broadway, but I think we see it in a way that's undeniable now. BC of high production costs and ticket costs there's a real sense of expectations that are nearly impossible to meet while checking all the boxes of artistic integrity AND commercialism.
With that heavy thought out of the way, I will say: some of the work this season was mind blowing. It wasn't all doom and gloom. The sheer AMOUNT of work we got to see is a gift- even if it just taught us about the work itself or the work the industry needs.
There are too many musicals this season to write about- so I will stick to a few sparknotes.
The absolute standouts to me were The Outsiders and Suffs.
I wanted to run backstage at The Outsiders and scream "YOU DID IT!" A la Buddy The Elf after the show with no shame. IMO they did it: they may very well have cracked the code of creating large scale commercial theatre, with known IP and mass market appeal BUT make it feel like a piece of high art, something introspective and downtown, and *real*. It proves spectacle can exist even in the nitty gritty, it can exist with substance, it can WOW without traditional "flash" AND respect the source material with integrity. The Rumble, the effects, that is all Spectacle. But it's spectacle done with heart, integrity, and it puts the ART and the storytelling first in a way that makes the audience feel like they are seeing something elevated and genuine. It excites me VERY much that this show broke through this year and what it may mean for shows to come who see it as an inspiration. The staging working alongside the choreography is by far some of the most brilliant, moving stagecraft and vision I have ever see. The music is fresh and smart, a welcome change for the great Broadway songbook as we try to push the artform forward, and overall in all aspects it checked every box I feel a lot of shows have tried, but really struggled, to check successfully since this race to the bottom has started.
Suffs- is genius. Not because it's the best show I have ever seen- but because on paper, it's not only a artistic mission well done, but a business plan that will keep that mission going and funded for years to come.
This show will continue running if not on Broadway or tour, but in Regional & community houses and schools for a very long time. It's the new "Little Women." There are more talented female identifying performers in this world than roles and opportunities, especially at the Regional and Community levels where they struggle to find Male presenting actors or enough roles to feature the talented rosters of women they have at their disposal. It's one of the reasons Little Women is so often produced. This show fills that need, and then some, and does it as a form of activism. These small regional houses, often in the parts of the country that need the message the most, will expose audiences to this work and if it even "radicalizes" one person or changes one person's mind- the work is done. Especially during this time- when women's rights are so fraught and the relevance to our work not being close to done: this show speaks so loudly and will inspire generations of both young men and women to come. In the bathroom at intermission I saw multiple grandmothers and mothers and daughters and granddaughters. One woman said out loud "I wonder what the men's room is talking about right now- I hope they feel like us, and bring their sons." and that was it. That is this show's mission in a nutshell- and it is succeeding. Activism through art is one of our biggest and oldest tools of expression- and seeing it in action was really profound. On top of the genius of what it is and will be on paper- it is one of the SMARTEST scores I've heard in recent years. Witty, introspective, moving, smart, clever and more- all done in a way that somehow melds modern pop sensibilities and turn of the century pastiche. It's genius. The lyrics are absolute literature and poetry and a lesson in story telling a lot of lyricists need to take a note from. They embody the idea of "feelings and emotions being too big they have to be sung" all while being incredibly thoughtful and truly TRULY moving. The lyrics to Keep Marching are an anthem to anyone fighting for the bigger picture- I found myself thinking about the line
"You'll rarely agree with whoever's in charge Keep marching, keep marching 'Cause your ancestors are all the proof you need That progress is possible, not guaranteed It will only be made if we keep marching, keep marching on"
It has swirled in my head for days and days and days. That is what theatre is supposed to do. Teach, empower, and inspire change. Shaina Taub should not be underestimated.
I also will always ALWAYS have a soft spot in my Heart for Here Lies Love. I could go on for days- but API stories are important. and this was one was groundbreaking and expertly done. I honestly have almost no critiques or notes on that production- it will always be a tragedy it could not find its footing with today's audiences and deserved so much more. I fear it'll dissuade people from telling these stories in the future- and I hope theatre makers know how worth the risk is to tell these stories for the sake of the people and the art.
as for the other side of the coin-
Video walls. I am not in support. I understand they are here to stay, if only for the cost cutting effects it has on Producer's pockets. But I am not, ever, impressed when video walls/projections *are* the set. They absolutely have their place in innovative ways to supplement an *actual* set, but not as the set. It simply feels no different than a cruise ship show who have been using these walls as sets for decades due to lack of space, or like we're looking at bad video game graphics from a cut scene- no matter how much work goes into them. I will always take a creative way to create a world over a .jpeg and this year unfortunately, I found myself in a lot of video game cut scenes. And I fear this will be the trend moving forward until the cyclical nature of theatre once again finds itself on a new cycle of minimalism.
If i learned one thing this season it's that THE BOOK MATTERS. The book is a thankless part of a musical- if you don't notice it, it's typically a good book. And WOW did I notice a lot of books this season. You cannot hide a bad book under big music, or special effects, or flashy costumes or impressive choreography or any of it. A musical is storytelling- and the book is the heart of that. It's a running joke that 'the book needs work' in all musicals of all time, and that may be true, but this season was another level of that. It was clear how rushed and underdeveloped a lot of these books were- in many cases shockingly so. And it felt often like the bookwriters were aware of this- opting to use the book simply as dialogue to move from song to song so you'd forget. But those of us paying attention did not forget. The books of musicals are often the most difficult parts to nail down, especially without the right time or team, and I think it was glaringly obvious this season how much attention future writers need to give to their book material. The audiences, critics and nominators have started taking notice- and it has to once again become a priority over high belts, star actors, big sets, and special effects.
I won't get into deep end with The Great Gatsby as so many others (including myself!) have on this thread because the opinions will always be what they are. But I will say- that was one of the most upsetting pieces of modern theatre I have ever seen. And not in a way that was intended. We have a serious problem when multiple people laugh at two very important deaths and when the bartenders in the lobby say "yeah, a lot of people come in at intermission laughing about how bad and cheesy it is." It is the epitome of the thoughts I explained earlier. And though I will always be supportive of shows that bring stable work to those in the community, I weep at what expense to the artform and what keeps it from pushing forward, for how it will encourages theater makers to make shows for profit instead of encouraging art to be made because of a burning desire to say something or explore something so strong it *has* to exist . And also for basic media literacy of very clear cut source material- The Green Light and La Dee Dah songs will live in infamy. I would argue that the lack of nominations could very well have been a deliberate choice, a choice I would have supported. but alas, only a few handfuls of people will know that truth.
Additionally- I was not the audience for Hell's Kitchen. I understand why the hype is as large as it is, and think the performers are doing some very transformative work to that music...but I am not one who found it as ground breaking as others. I do sense a lot of support for that show is based out of business strategy for future revenue on the literal road for Producers- and I cannot fault that in a world where butts need to be in seats and it's getting increasingly difficult to do so. This show will be a success on Broadway and on the Road regardless of Tony wins.
Middle of the Road: Cabaret. I will say this was the most engaging theatrical experience I had all year. They expertly handled THEMING in a way that rivals Disney parks (and that isn't an insult, it's a huge compliment to detail. This is a level of investment often overlooked and rarely duplicated well without looking cheesy or tacky or like a half baked Bar Mitzvah or wedding with a theme) The theming was transformative, and the show itself *beautiful*. I found it incredibly new in tone than previous productions, but I do understand people wanting more from it. I felt it was an incredibly nuanced look, especially for the female characters who often don't get that opportunity in this show. If more shows could find ways to invest in the engagement of the audiences and theming of theaters, I think you'd also see a large rise of audience satisfaction due to the sheer novelty and attention paid to it.
I'm incredibly privileged to get to see all these shows and be able to learn about theatre, and myself, in the process, especially since so many historically are excluded from that access. I do not take it lightly- which is why I *am* more critical, to me it's a responsibility to the artform and the future of it, while some others than are just happy to be there to experience the privilege, and that's okay too.
Happy to answer questions and always happy for an ear to share my thoughts outside of my theatre journal!
(There will absolutely be typos and grammatical errors here. Live and let live <3)
2024.06.01 09:55 World-peace96 I know this is long but am I wrong for this?
Hi!
I don’t know if this is the right place to post this on, but I’m not sure where else to vent. I don’t know if anyone is going to read all this.
I have a friend that I’ve known for 10 years. I suffered from extreme depression and he was always there for me. He always answered my phone calls when I was in crisis.
Now, I’m worked out my depression with a lot of on and off therapy. I found confidence in myself and we now have conversations outside of depression.
I tend to add political views into our conversation to see where he stands and where we can bond on. (We trauma bonded for the longest time.) I’m not a super political person but I believe in human rights and I got to protests when I can. I’m a black woman and he’s a white man. As a black woman, I think it’s important to uplift other peoples voices when I can.
My Dilemma started when we started talking about culture. He had mentioned that he find it ridiculous when people complain that other cultures wearing cornrows. I told him I’m one of those people. I don’t believe that anyone should wear cornrows/box braids beside black people. There are a million other braids to wear, why wear the ones that hold meaning to the black community? (I don’t mind people not agreeing with me. A lot of black people don’t agree with this but I also know a lot of people feel the same.)
He had also mentioned how the woke culture are sensitive and can’t take anything seriously.
He continued to make negative comments about cultures. It came as a surprise to me as he’s a guy that claims he loves everyone, accepts everyone and doesn’t judge anybody.
The last straw for me was when I confronted him on his comments. He continue to say that woke people are just r*tarded and that they are just a bunch of people that act like they have Down syndrome. I was mortified. He than continues to say it was just a joke. I told him that I consider myself woke.
When I had first explained that I didn’t like white people wearing cornrows due to bullying and I’ve seen/heard white people saying so many disrespectful things about cornrows while wearing them! And I was bullied for it. He had mentioned that I was being too sensitive and made the issue too personal.
Now, I had mentioned had cornrows have a deep meaning to me. Almost, like how First Nation people have an attachment to their hair. I told him about the history of cornrows and what it meant to me. He replied that he doesn’t care and that “ it’s just hair”. when I told him that it was just hair to him and not to other people, He continued by saying that people are dying.
I was appalled.
…Then he added that he thought that culture is a joke. When I said that culture is the most beautiful thing on earth and our differences is what makes us special. He said “yeah, but look at the class system in India with the untouchables.” Again, I was completely appalled. He is someone who teaches yoga, mindfulness and meditation. He also teaches jujitsu. He owes his whole career to other cultures. He makes money off other peoples cultures and he think culture is a joke? I wanted to tell him how the British people actually implemented that class system but I didn’t have time because he had moved on to religion. He had mentioned he was agnostic but religion only use is to control people. I told him, that I believe that bad people used religion to control people and that religion in itself is beautiful. Sadly, bad people exist everywhere in every religion.
He said to look at Islam and how they believe that they should b**w people up that don’t follow the religion. I asked him three times if that rule was written in Quran. It’s only after the third time did he tell to fact check him.
We ended the conversation on that.
I took a couple of days to reflect. I told him that what he had said was quite upsetting. He proceeded to apologize for my feelings and tell me that it was my fault anyways for starting the conversation.
Am I wrong for wanting to end the friendship?
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I don’t know if this is the right place to post this on, but I’m not sure where else to vent. I don’t know if anyone is going to read all this.
I have a friend that I’ve known for 10 years. I suffered from extreme depression and he was always there for me. He always answered my phone calls when I was in crisis.
Now, I’m worked out my depression with a lot of on and off therapy. I found confidence in myself and we now have conversations outside of depression.
I tend to add political views into our conversation to see where he stands and where we can bond on. (We trauma bonded for the longest time.) I’m not a super political person but I believe in human rights and I got to protests when I can. I’m a black woman and he’s a white man. As a black woman, I think it’s important to uplift other peoples voices when I can.
My Dilemma started when we started talking about culture. He had mentioned that he find it ridiculous when people complain that other cultures wearing cornrows. I told him I’m one of those people. I don’t believe that anyone should wear cornrows/box braids beside black people. There are a million other braids to wear, why wear the ones that hold meaning to the black community? (I don’t mind people not agreeing with me. A lot of black people don’t agree with this but I also know a lot of people feel the same.)
He had also mentioned how the woke culture are sensitive and can’t take anything seriously.
He continued to make negative comments about cultures. It came as a surprise to me as he’s a guy that claims he loves everyone, accepts everyone and doesn’t judge anybody.
The last straw for me was when I confronted him on his comments. He continue to say that woke people are just r*tarded and that they are just a bunch of people that act like they have Down syndrome. I was mortified. He than continues to say it was just a joke. I told him that I consider myself woke.
When I had first explained that I didn’t like white people wearing cornrows due to bullying and I’ve seen/heard white people saying so many disrespectful things about cornrows while wearing them! And I was bullied for it. He had mentioned that I was being too sensitive and made the issue too personal.
Now, I had mentioned had cornrows have a deep meaning to me. Almost, like how First Nation people have an attachment to their hair. I told him about the history of cornrows and what it meant to me. He replied that he doesn’t care and that “ it’s just hair”. when I told him that it was just hair to him and not to other people, He continued by saying that people are dying.
I was appalled.
…Then he added that he thought that culture is a joke. When I said that culture is the most beautiful thing on earth and our differences is what makes us special. He said “yeah, but look at the class system in India with the untouchables.” Again, I was completely appalled. He is someone who teaches yoga, mindfulness and meditation. He also teaches jujitsu. He owes his whole career to other cultures. He makes money off other peoples cultures and he think culture is a joke? I wanted to tell him how the British people actually implemented that class system but I didn’t have time because he had moved on to religion. He had mentioned he was agnostic but religion only use is to control people. I told him, that I believe that bad people used religion to control people and that religion in itself is beautiful. Sadly, bad people exist everywhere in every religion.
He said to look at Islam and how they believe that they should b**w people up that don’t follow the religion. I asked him three times if that rule was written in Quran. It’s only after the third time did he tell to fact check him.
We ended the conversation on that.
I took a couple of days to reflect. I told him that what he had said was quite upsetting. He proceeded to apologize for my feelings and tell me that it was my fault anyways for starting the conversation.
Am I wrong for wanting to end the friendship?
2024.06.01 06:19 Hells_Rage46 Birthday short story
Technoblade25
I wrote something for Techno’s birthday. I like it, for not writing for forever. It’s just a little lengthy, hope that’s okay.—
Dark colored eyes stared at the scene playing out before him. Technoblade had gotten a message earlier that day from his closest friend, Philza, to meet him in the clearing in the woods. And to dress nice. The piglin hybrid let out a slightly annoyed huff, dressed in a white button up and dark brown pants, his iconic crown sitting atop his freshly braided pink hair, a few strands falling into his face. He had also tucked the ends of his pants into his black boots, despite the slight discomfort of his hooves being in shoes.
The scene in front of him caused the male to crack a smile as his friends and family were gathered in the forest clearing. Three large tables had been set up, with a banner hanging above on two trees reading “Happy Birthday Techo!” in messy cursive. The center table held a plethora of different desserts. Behind it on the left table held gifts, the boxes looking ready like they were about to fall over.
Techno chuckled at that.
The last table held drinks, plates, napkins, and silverware to go with the desserts, and he couldn’t help but notice the fairy lights strung up on some of the trees, cycling through his favorite colors. His eyes scanned the group, his smile growing as he began to walk towards them.
“Thank you all…so much for this.” His voice faltered slightly as he spoke, and he outstretched his arms as Philza, Tommy, and Kristin made their way to him and hugged him tight. Tommy was the first to break off, taking Techno by the arm with a grin and pulling him over to the cake, the number 25 sitting on the top, the candles not yet lit.
“Niki and Puffy made the dessert! Ranboo…tried to help with the cake.” Tommy chuckled as he gestured to his friend, the enderian having spots of flour on their clothes and in their hair.
“It was Phil’s idea to throw you a party here. He said you read here.” Tubbo had told him, grinning. That was true. Where he stood now with his friends and his family, was Techno’s safe place. It warmed his heart to be gathered here with them on his birthday.
“This is the best surprise, thank you.” Techno turned to Philza with a smile, who nodded in return, wearing a smile of his own.
“You’re welcome, mate.” He replied, playfully hitting his friend on the back. Tommy pulled Techno into another hug, grinning up at him before cheering.
“Let’s light the candles and get this party started!”
2024.06.01 04:12 Jgnlupaku Where to get hair braided in Jeddah?
my friend is here from the US and she need to get her hair braided like cornrows or box braids.. does anyone have any salon recommendations?? thanksss 💕
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2024.05.31 23:17 Friendly_Read_3846 [WTS] 24k/18k/14k/10k Chains, Engagements Rings, Gold & Platinum Rings with Diamond/Gemstones, Lab Diamond Studs, 24k/14k/10k Gold Earrings, Gold & Silver Bracelets, Gold Pendant Chains, 24k & 14k Gold Pendants, Silver Pendants, Silver Cubans & Ropes
Hi everyone 👋 another cool selection of gold and silver jewelry up for grabs today!
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All items ship in a jewelry box along with reusable polish cloths.
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1.02ct E VS1 Emerald Cut Center (IGI Certified with paperwork)
1.5ctw VS Emerald Cut Stones on Band
https://imgur.com/a/87SkLwj
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Earrings:
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49.) 7.25” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif Black Onyx Bracelet 6.7g $325 https://imgur.com/a/MiPcTEd
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64.) 7.25” Silver Tennis Bracelet with Green and White Gemstones 7.4g $35 https://imgur.com/a/0ZVzSKU
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81.) 20” 12mm Silver Cuban 181.5g $399 https://imgur.com/a/WbXtLC6
82.) 22” 12mm Silver Cuban 187.8g $410 https://m.imgur.com/a/eOVbMEK
83.) 24” 12mm Silver Cuban 209.0g $450 https://imgur.com/a/Pt7pi67
84.) 26” 12mm Silver Cuban 223.5g $475 https://imgur.com/a/DImd2BG
85.) 7” 8mm Silver Cuban 33.3g https://imgur.com/a/r1L0lWM
86.) 8” 8mm Silver Cuban 38.6g $86 https://imgur.com/a/FHAiBD5
87.) 20” 8mm Silver Cuban 92.7g $203 https://imgur.com/a/QgfX8hD
88.) 22” 8mm Silver Cuban 95.8g $210 https://imgur.com/a/5iDITu6
89.) 24” 8mm Silver Cuban 111.9g $243 https://imgur.io/a/shhuw1s
90.) 26” 8mm Silver Cuban 105.9g $230 https://imgur.com/a/FrNnBSH
925 Silver Ropes:
91.) 8” 5.6mm Silver Rope 20.8g $50 https://imgur.com/a/ft0wILn
92.) 20” 5.6mm Silver Rope 52.5 $118 https://imgur.com/a/dqTZGsw
93.) 22” 5.6mm Silver Rope 59.6g $133 https://imgur.com/a/O4mKU0Q
94.) 24” 5.6mm Silver Rope 63.1g $141 https://imgur.com/a/qMwuLlG
95.) 16” 3.5mm Silver Rope 18.4g $42 https://imgur.com/a/5G3Os0I
96.) 18” 3.5mm Silver Rope 21.5g $48 https://imgur.com/a/1sKPcQG
97.) 20” 3.5mm Silver Rope 24.8g $55 https://imgur.com/a/6UGgvNC
98.) 22” 3.5mm Silver Rope 26.8g $60 https://imgur.com/a/l95KxWu
99.) 24” 3.5mm Silver Rope 29.3g $66 https://imgur.com/a/hXo2RYZ
100.) 26” 3.5mm Silver Rope 31.1g $69 https://imgur.com/a/hXo2RYZ
.999 Silver Handmade Cubans:
We are now also offering 100% handmade cuban link chains in .999 Silver to the general public. Pricing is $4/g (minimum 250g) and this includes both the metals cost plus our labor. Everything on these is made 100% by hand including the box lock clasps.
24k Gold Handmade Cubans:
We are also offering 24k Gold handmade cuban chains. Minimum order is around 200g (8mm+) on these and they are fully handmade all the way down to the clasp. Pics/videos are provided throughout the process as well as XRF scans to confirm purity for you before we ship. Pricing is cost of 24k gold grain (spot +2.5%) and labor of $7/g on total finished weight. 50% deposit up front and remaining due before we ship (1-2 week turn around currently).
Shipping available via first class ($5) or priority ($9). Items purchased this weekend will ship first thing Tuesday morning (I’m at a jewelry trade show this weekend). After that all items ship within 24 hours of purchase just like usual 👍
Payment via Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, eCheck, PayPal (It’s a biz acct so I only have G&S which is +3.5% due to the PayPal fee).
ALL ITEMS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! IF I HAVE NOT RECEIVED PAYMENT THE ITEM IS STILL AVAILABLE. Please send payment immediately after I send payment details to you. If you send me a Venmo two days later the item is most likely already sold!
I DO NOT ACCEPT FORMS OF PAYMENT NOT LISTED. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.
Any questions please let me know! Thanks
P.S. My chats don’t always come through. Please send me a follow up if you don’t get a response from me. Thank you 🙏
submitted by Friendly_Read_3846 to Pmsforsale [link] [comments]
Most of the items are brand new and anything else is in excellent pre owned condition.
All items ship in a jewelry box along with reusable polish cloths.
Proof: https://imgur.com/a/mlSSRJ4
Gold Chains:
1.) 20” 14k Yellow Gold Cuban 6mm 53.6g $2640 https://imgur.com/a/VgzGcnD
2.) 8.5” 14k Yellow Gold Cuban 8mm 15.82g $780 https://imgur.com/a/CtTtufE
3.) 20” 14k Gold Diamond Cut Curb Chain 7.5mm 25.1g $1185 https://imgur.com/a/vHjxmoR
4.) 24” 18k White Gold Diamond Cut Fancy Link Chain 2mm 11.5g $715 https://imgur.com/a/FdqxYTS
5.) 24” 18k Yellow Gold Cuban 2.3mm 11.4g $710 https://imgur.com/a/C03PsYA
6.) 7.5” 24k Yellow Gold Cuban Bracelet 10mm 75.0g $6100 https://imgur.com/a/rF1rRGU
7.) 23” 24k Yellow Gold Baht Chain 2.9mm 28.5g $2250 https://imgur.com/a/ZPdo3xo
8.) 18” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif Solid 14k Gold Necklace 10.9g $570 https://imgur.com/a/V24Bllt
9.) 18” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif Mother of Pearl Necklace 7.1g $380 https://imgur.com/a/gnjdlE4
10.) 18” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif Black Onyx Necklace 6.8g $380 https://imgur.com/a/mtArnIV
Brand New Italian Gold Chains/Bracelets:
11.) 26” 10k Yellow Gold Hermes Link Chain 3.5mm 14.2g $515 https://imgur.com/a/iM57bx2
12.) 7.25” 10k Yellow Gold Paperclip 5.5mm 6.5g $265 https://imgur.com/a/ny8FKqa
13.) 7.5” 10k Yellow Gold Franco 1.5mm 2.0g $83 https://imgur.com/a/rBuBUlv
14.) 20” 10k Yellow Gold Franco 1.5mm 4.5g $183 https://imgur.com/a/geGp1VF
15.) 22” 10k Yellow Gold Franco 1.5mm 4.9g $200 https://imgur.com/a/Fe4taP7
16.) Size 10 10k Rolex Style Signet Ring 6.74g $270 https://imgur.com/a/TdrhTEw
Rings:
17.) Size 7.5 Platinum Band 8.82g $325 https://imgur.com/a/KZuz1DX
18.) Size 5.75 Platinum Band 4.8g $180 https://imgur.com/a/JlkMAMX
19.) Size 3.4 Platinum Band 3.1g $118 https://imgur.com/a/GXYZY2F
20.) Size 7 14k White Gold Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Engagement Ring $1400
1.02ct E VS1 Emerald Cut Center (IGI Certified with paperwork)
1.5ctw VS Emerald Cut Stones on Band
https://imgur.com/a/87SkLwj
21.) Size 6.5 14k 1ct+ Natural Emerald & 6 Diamond Ring 1.84g $190 https://imgur.com/a/BHwCCjl
22.) Size 9.5 10k Oval & Baguette Natural Emerald Ring with diamonds 2.0g $150 https://imgur.com/a/bi3Xkik
23.) Size 7 10k 2 Piece Natural Marquis Diamond & Blue Sapphire Ring 3.63g $200 https://imgur.com/a/vWOq57D
24.) Size 7 10k Yellow Gold Braided Link Ring 1/4ct Natural Round & Baguette Diamonds 2.6g $170 https://imgur.com/a/qwSEz7O
25.) Size 9 10k Gold 2 Tone Men’s Ring with 1/4ct Round Brilliant Natural Solitaire Diamond 7.5g $300 https://imgur.com/a/U7yZWBt
26.) Size 7 10k White Gold & .2ct Natural Diamond Promise/Engagement Ring 2.7g $125 https://imgur.com/a/XbKM3VV
27.) Size 7 14k Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Fashion Ring 2.0g $240 https://imgur.com/a/7auS2AP
28.) Size 7 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Ring 2.0g $240 https://imgur.com/a/FevzOle
29.) Size 7 14k Yellow Gold Floral Design .65ct Natural Diamond Ring 3.2g $250 https://imgur.com/a/4ggt41A
30.) Size 5 10k White Gold Star Sapphire 2.6g $82 https://imgur.com/a/k4trN2N
31.) Size 6 14k Gold 1/4ct Natural Cluster Diamond Ring 1.8g $175 https://imgur.com/a/Bd1jbNg
32.) Size 7 10k Yellow Gold & 1/10ct Diamond Band 1.6g $100 https://imgur.com/a/ES2fP7e
33.) Size 10 Men’s Silver Ring with .05ct Natural Diamonds 6.5g $45 https://imgur.com/a/qSWV19M
Earrings:
34.) 14k Yellow Gold 1ctw VS Lab Diamond Studs .8g $320 https://imgur.com/a/jVWTUXo
35.) 14k White Gold 1ctw VS Lab Diamond Studs .7g $320 https://imgur.com/a/KHKkb6b
36.) 24k Yellow Gold Mene Earrings 6.0g $490 https://imgur.com/a/86cEHDb
37.) 14k Yellow Gold 1 Motif MOP Earrings 2.32g $130 https://imgur.com/a/39QwZIP
38.) 10k Yellow Gold 1/2ct Natural Diamond Square Cluster Studs 2.2g $90 https://imgur.com/a/9SzAau4 (missing one tiny diamond.)
39.) 10k White Gold 1/2ct Black Diamond Studs .8g $140 https://imgur.com/a/7p1pM3I
40.) 10k White Gold .35ct Black Diamond Studs .5g $90 https://imgur.com/a/0pD1cdh
41.) 10k Yellow Gold 6mm Square Citrine Studs .9g $90 https://imgur.com/a/p2PIZvn
42.) 10k Yellow Gold 6mm Amethyst Studs .5g $90 https://imgur.com/a/Fc4NpWq
43.) 10k Yellow Gold 6mm Garnet Studs .5g $90 https://imgur.com/a/arVhDsA
Pendants:
44.) 24k Gold Mene Block Pendant 10.5g $860 https://imgur.com/a/IgJv2ZJ
45.) 10k Yellow Gold Goat Pendant with CZ 6mm Bail 5.4g $185 https://imgur.com/a/NL9j0FF
46.) 10k Yellow Gold Star Pendant with CZ 6mm Bail 5.5g $200 https://imgur.com/a/FqoK21l
47.) 14k White Gold NY Yankees Pendant 2.8mm Bail 2.1g $95 https://imgur.com/a/YWvVEON
Bracelets:
48.) 7.25” Silver Opal Tennis Bracelet 14.3g $120 https://imgur.com/a/g5bJXmi
49.) 7.25” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif Black Onyx Bracelet 6.7g $325 https://imgur.com/a/MiPcTEd
50.) 7.25” 14k Yellow Gold 5 Motif MOP Bracelet 6.7g $325 https://imgur.com/a/QjQTClY
51.) 7.5” 14k Yellow Gold 3 Motif Black Onyx Bracelet 3.9g $210 https://imgur.com/a/4J3FkPL
52.) 7.5” 14k Yellow Gold 3 Motif MOP Bracelet 3.9g $210 https://imgur.com/a/8MdEdSa
53.) 7.5” Silver Tennis Bracelet 12ct White Topaz 8.6g $100 https://imgur.com/a/kakktxl
54.) 7.5” Silver Tennis Bracelet 12ct Garnet 8.3g $100 https://imgur.com/a/jmDbphV
55.) 7.5” Silver Tennis Bracelet 12ct Peridot 8.5g $100 https://imgur.com/a/iXgts8K
56.) 7.25” 10k Yellow Gold Opal Tennis Bracelet 7.24g $240 https://imgur.com/a/UwolKOo
57.) Size 18 14k Yellow Gold C artier Juste un Clou style nail bracelet 15.0g $790 https://imgur.com/a/It3AP4z
58.) Size 19 14k Yellow Gold C artier Juste un Clou style nail bracelet 23.1g $1190 https://imgur.com/a/EEi2GJg
59.) Size 20 (7.5”) 14k C artier Love Style Bracelet 8.7g $470 https://imgur.com/a/MOlZs6f
60.) 7.5” Silver Tennis Bracelet 1ctw Natural Diamond 9.5g $160 https://imgur.com/a/MHpNCQg
61.) 7.5” Silver Tennis Bracelet with Rainbow Gemstones 11.6g $45 https://imgur.com/a/zPDRl9B
62.) 7.25” Silver Bracelet 2 Row Rainbow Gemstones 17.2g $55 https://imgur.com/a/fnNAtsR
63.) 7.25” Silver Bracelet Floral Style Multicolor Gemstones 15.2g $55 https://imgur.com/a/ilVWKxA
64.) 7.25” Silver Tennis Bracelet with Green and White Gemstones 7.4g $35 https://imgur.com/a/0ZVzSKU
65.) 7” Silver Women’s Station Bracelet with Yellow and White CZ 6.7g $30 https://imgur.com/a/sG1d6oA
Pendant Chains:
66.) 18” 10k Yellow Gold Chain with Blue Sapphire & .1ct Natural Diamond Pendant 1.31g $170 https://imgur.com/a/cZaYffe
67.) 18” 10k White Gold Chain with Blue Topaz & .1ct Natural Diamond Halo Pendant 1.2g $150 https://imgur.com/a/AZ1SAfO
68.) 18” 10k White Gold Chain & Triple Diamond Pendant 1.5g $100 https://imgur.com/a/zfydoKW
69.) 18” 10k Yellow Gold Chain and Amethyst Pendant .1ct Natural Diamond 1.1g $120 https://imgur.com/a/ZKEDHKW
70.) 18” 10k Yellow Gold Chain and Opal Pendant with diamond accent 1.24g $120 https://imgur.com/a/H4uqG1W
71.) 18” 10k Yellow Gold Chain & .05ct Natural Diamond Cross Pendant 1.8g $80 https://imgur.com/a/KvcYwgS
72.) 18” 10k White Gold Chain & .15ct Natural Diamond Cross 1.0g $120 https://imgur.com/a/a8mGpY3
73.) 18” Silver Chain & 1/4ct Natural Diamond Heart Pendant 2.7g $70 https://imgur.com/a/FMMrIpm
74.) 16” 14k White Gold Wheat Chain & Cross Pendant 3.0g $150 https://imgur.com/a/pIzzAUV
75.) 18” Silver Box Chain & 6ct Natural Blue Sapphire Cross 6.2g $70 https://imgur.com/a/hIiudnk
76.) 18” Silver Box Chain & 6ct Natural Ruby Cross 6g $70 https://imgur.com/a/N6pe6bO
77.) 18” 14k Gold over Silver Chain with .1ct Diamond Heart Pendant 2.4g $20 https://imgur.com/a/8g3JnKU
78.) 18” 10k Chain & Loupe Pendant (loupe actually moves) with 1/4ct VS Lab Diamonds 2.2g $200 https://imgur.com/a/V4rBXsc
925 Silver Cubans:
79.) 7.5” 12mm Silver Cuban 70.0g $158 https://imgur.com/a/62jmHhZ
80.) 8” 12mm Silver Cuban 73.4g $165 https://imgur.com/a/62jmHhZ
81.) 20” 12mm Silver Cuban 181.5g $399 https://imgur.com/a/WbXtLC6
82.) 22” 12mm Silver Cuban 187.8g $410 https://m.imgur.com/a/eOVbMEK
83.) 24” 12mm Silver Cuban 209.0g $450 https://imgur.com/a/Pt7pi67
84.) 26” 12mm Silver Cuban 223.5g $475 https://imgur.com/a/DImd2BG
85.) 7” 8mm Silver Cuban 33.3g https://imgur.com/a/r1L0lWM
86.) 8” 8mm Silver Cuban 38.6g $86 https://imgur.com/a/FHAiBD5
87.) 20” 8mm Silver Cuban 92.7g $203 https://imgur.com/a/QgfX8hD
88.) 22” 8mm Silver Cuban 95.8g $210 https://imgur.com/a/5iDITu6
89.) 24” 8mm Silver Cuban 111.9g $243 https://imgur.io/a/shhuw1s
90.) 26” 8mm Silver Cuban 105.9g $230 https://imgur.com/a/FrNnBSH
925 Silver Ropes:
91.) 8” 5.6mm Silver Rope 20.8g $50 https://imgur.com/a/ft0wILn
92.) 20” 5.6mm Silver Rope 52.5 $118 https://imgur.com/a/dqTZGsw
93.) 22” 5.6mm Silver Rope 59.6g $133 https://imgur.com/a/O4mKU0Q
94.) 24” 5.6mm Silver Rope 63.1g $141 https://imgur.com/a/qMwuLlG
95.) 16” 3.5mm Silver Rope 18.4g $42 https://imgur.com/a/5G3Os0I
96.) 18” 3.5mm Silver Rope 21.5g $48 https://imgur.com/a/1sKPcQG
97.) 20” 3.5mm Silver Rope 24.8g $55 https://imgur.com/a/6UGgvNC
98.) 22” 3.5mm Silver Rope 26.8g $60 https://imgur.com/a/l95KxWu
99.) 24” 3.5mm Silver Rope 29.3g $66 https://imgur.com/a/hXo2RYZ
100.) 26” 3.5mm Silver Rope 31.1g $69 https://imgur.com/a/hXo2RYZ
.999 Silver Handmade Cubans:
We are now also offering 100% handmade cuban link chains in .999 Silver to the general public. Pricing is $4/g (minimum 250g) and this includes both the metals cost plus our labor. Everything on these is made 100% by hand including the box lock clasps.
24k Gold Handmade Cubans:
We are also offering 24k Gold handmade cuban chains. Minimum order is around 200g (8mm+) on these and they are fully handmade all the way down to the clasp. Pics/videos are provided throughout the process as well as XRF scans to confirm purity for you before we ship. Pricing is cost of 24k gold grain (spot +2.5%) and labor of $7/g on total finished weight. 50% deposit up front and remaining due before we ship (1-2 week turn around currently).
Shipping available via first class ($5) or priority ($9). Items purchased this weekend will ship first thing Tuesday morning (I’m at a jewelry trade show this weekend). After that all items ship within 24 hours of purchase just like usual 👍
Payment via Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, eCheck, PayPal (It’s a biz acct so I only have G&S which is +3.5% due to the PayPal fee).
ALL ITEMS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! IF I HAVE NOT RECEIVED PAYMENT THE ITEM IS STILL AVAILABLE. Please send payment immediately after I send payment details to you. If you send me a Venmo two days later the item is most likely already sold!
I DO NOT ACCEPT FORMS OF PAYMENT NOT LISTED. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.
Any questions please let me know! Thanks
P.S. My chats don’t always come through. Please send me a follow up if you don’t get a response from me. Thank you 🙏
2024.05.31 18:13 gd487 [WTS] [USA-NY] [H] HiFiMAN Sundara, iFi xDSD portable DAC/AMP, DCA Aeon 2 Noire [W] PayPal, Local Cash
Hi All,
I recently got into this hobby and went kinda ham and bought a bunch of stuff, including my "end-game" open-back headphones for now. Therefore, selling some stuff I don't plan on using:
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/Va0Gaz4
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/5WM0hZx
Price: $170 shipped to CONUS
2) iFi xDSD Portable DAC/AMP
I'm a fan of flathead earbuds and got a few Bluetooth portable DAC/AMPs to try out as part of the "portable audio solution". I recently got this in a trade and while I'm finding myself fond of iFi stuff (the build quality, design, and the KNOBS! I never knew I would put so much consideration on volume control knobs. But then I used the Schitt Magni and man...that knob really sucks), I won't be using this unit since I decided to use its little brother, the iFi Go BLU. In good condition and comes with the original box, carrying pouch, manuals, and a bunch of little adapters from the previous owner.
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/EUPninr
Price: $150 shipped to CONUS or trade for Qudelix 5K or FiiO BTR7 / BTR15 + cash
3) Dan Clark Audio (DCA) Aeon 2 Noire Closed-back
Got these as one of the candidates for "end-game" headphones. Ultimately I found that I just prefer the sound of open-backs, so I won't be able to keep these (I can't afford to keep two "end-game" headphones I'm afraid). I love the portability and light-weight of these. In overall very good condition and comes with the original portable storage case, removable white (with groove) sound altering foams, original cable that terminates in 3.5mm, and 6.35mm adapter.
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/iYKFqhD
Price: $600 shipped to CONUS
Please comment here, then PM me if interested. Thank you for looking!
submitted by gd487 to AVexchange [link] [comments]
I recently got into this hobby and went kinda ham and bought a bunch of stuff, including my "end-game" open-back headphones for now. Therefore, selling some stuff I don't plan on using:
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/Va0Gaz4
- HiFiMAN Sundara Open-back
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/5WM0hZx
Price: $170 shipped to CONUS
2) iFi xDSD Portable DAC/AMP
I'm a fan of flathead earbuds and got a few Bluetooth portable DAC/AMPs to try out as part of the "portable audio solution". I recently got this in a trade and while I'm finding myself fond of iFi stuff (the build quality, design, and the KNOBS! I never knew I would put so much consideration on volume control knobs. But then I used the Schitt Magni and man...that knob really sucks), I won't be using this unit since I decided to use its little brother, the iFi Go BLU. In good condition and comes with the original box, carrying pouch, manuals, and a bunch of little adapters from the previous owner.
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/EUPninr
Price: $150 shipped to CONUS or trade for Qudelix 5K or FiiO BTR7 / BTR15 + cash
3) Dan Clark Audio (DCA) Aeon 2 Noire Closed-back
Got these as one of the candidates for "end-game" headphones. Ultimately I found that I just prefer the sound of open-backs, so I won't be able to keep these (I can't afford to keep two "end-game" headphones I'm afraid). I love the portability and light-weight of these. In overall very good condition and comes with the original portable storage case, removable white (with groove) sound altering foams, original cable that terminates in 3.5mm, and 6.35mm adapter.
Pics: https://imgur.com/a/iYKFqhD
Price: $600 shipped to CONUS
Please comment here, then PM me if interested. Thank you for looking!
2024.05.31 12:33 TideDnoobgamer Top 25 Mobile Games - May 2024
| TITLE | PUBLISHEDEVELOPER | GENRE | PLATFORMS | PAYMENT TYPE | PRICE | ADDITIONAL IAPS | PLAYSTORE RATINGS | APPSTORE RATINGS | STEAM RATINGS | PLAYSTORE LINK | APPSTORE LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katana ZERO | Netflix, Devolver Digital | hack n slash, platformer | android, ios | subscription | netflix | $0.00 | 4.6/5 - 719 reviews | 4.4/5 - 54 reviews | 98% positive - 57k reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.KatanaZero&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/katana-zero-netflix/id6456202358 |
| Dumb Ways to Survive | Netflix | survival, crafting, roguelike | android, ios | subscription | netflix | $0.00 | 4.5/5 - 2k reviews | 4.8/5 - 902 reviews | xxx | play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.DumbWaysToSurvive&hl=en_US | apps.apple.com/us/app/dumb-ways-to-survive-netflix/id6450126023 |
| Sonic Mania Plus | Netflix, SEGA | arcade, platformer | android, ios | subscription | netflix | $0.00 | 3.9/5 - 3k reviews | 4.8/5 - 3.8k reviews | 94% positive - 20k reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.SonicMania&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/sonic-mania-plus-netflix/id6445996359 |
| Paper Trail | Netflix, Newfangled Games | puzzle | android, ios | subscription | netflix | $0.00 | 4.5/5 - 2k reviews | 4.7/5 - 280 reviews | 94% positive - 59 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.PaperTrail&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/paper-trail-netflix/id1668440872 |
| Braid, Anniversary Edition | Netflix, Thekla, Inc | platformer, puzzle | android, ios | subscription | netflix | $0.00 | 4.3/5 - 177 reviews | 4.6/5 - 30 reviews | 95% positive - 416 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.BraidAnniversaryEdition&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/braid-anniversary-edition/id6450126747 |
| Warbits+ | Risky Lab | tactics, turn-based | android, ios | premium | $5.00 | $0.00 | 5/5 - 17 reviews | 4.9/5 - 55 reviews | not yet rated | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riskylab.warbitsplus&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198 |
| Magic Research 2 | Maticolotto | simulation, rpg, text based, portrait | android, ios | premium | $4.50 | $0.00 | 5/5 - 59 reviews | 4.2/5 - 13 reviews | 88% positive - 62 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwo&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-research-2/id6478566840 |
| Nerd Survivors | Heartbit Interactive Srl | roguelike, bullet hell | android, ios | premium | $3.00 | $0.00 | 5/5 - 26 reviews | not yet rated | 93% positive - 48 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heartbit.nerdsurvivors&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/nerd-survivors/id6479898753 |
| Vampire: The Masquerade - CoNY | Plug in Digital | interactive novel | android, ios | premium | $5.50 | $0.00 | 5/5 - 10 reviews | not yet rated | 73% positive - 1.8k reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pid.vmcony&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/vampire-the-masquerade-cony/id6469044109 |
| Knight & Dragon III | dgjam studio | rpg, text based, portrait | android, ios | premium | $4.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | 4.9/5 - 7 reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dgjam.flttatsumaki&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/knight-dragon-iii/id6476064417 |
| Blue Wednesday | Buff Studio Co.,Ltd. | point n click, musically | android, ios | premium | $3.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | 5/5 - 2 reviews | 87% positive - 82 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buffstudio.bluewednesday&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/blue-wednesday/id6472153069 |
| Omega Knockout: Punch Boxing | Pixel Dynamite | arcade, sport | android, ios | premium | $5.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | not yet rated | not yet rated | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixeldynamite.omegako&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/omega-knockout/id6471842321 |
| Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate | BATOVI Games Studio | arcade, sport | ios | premium | $5.00 | $0.00 | xxx | 5/5 - 4 reviews | 87% positive - 614 reviews | xxx | apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-cup-soccer-ultimate/id6452803093 |
| Construction Simulator 4 | astragon Entertainment GmbH | simulation | android, ios | premium | $5.00 | $1 - $25 | 4.4/5 - 91 reviews | 4/5 - 8 reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.astragon.cs4.full&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516 |
| Geneforge 2 - Infestation HD | Spiderweb Software | crpg | ipad | premium | $10.00 | $0.00 | xxx | not yet rated | 100% positive - 72 reviews | xxx | apps.apple.com/us/app/geneforge-2-infestation-hd/id6479724509 |
| Athenian Rhapsody | Top Hat Studios, Inc. | rpg, turn-based | android, ios | premium unlock | $0.00 | $8.00 | 3.8/5 - 38 reviews | 4.6/5 - 38 reviews | 93% positive - 205 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nicopapalia.athenianrhapsody&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/athenian-rhapsody/id6451396348 |
| The Enchanted World | Noodlecake | adventure, puzzle | android, ios | premium unlock | $0.00 | $4.00 | 4/5 - 329 reviews | 4.4/5 - 37 reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aiInteractive.TheEnchantedWorld&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/the-enchanted-world/id6469894632 |
| Basic Biking | Otto Ojala | physics, puzzle, biking | android, ios | free | $0.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | not yet rated | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ottoojala.basicbiking&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/basic-biking/id6502579781 |
| Playing Kafka | Charles Games | point n click, puzzle | android, ios | free | $0.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | not yet rated | 100% positive - 66 reviews | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.charlesgames.playingkafka&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/playing-kafka/id6479694812 |
| Songs Of Travel | Causa Creations Interactive Media | interactive novel, portrait | android, ios | free | $0.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | not yet rated | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CausaCreations.SongsofTravel&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/songs-of-travel/id6469590583 |
| Wutharing Waves | KURO GAMES | rpg, action, open world, gacha | android, ios | free with IAPS | $0.00 | $1 - $100 | 3.8/5 - 87k reviews | 4.2/5 - 7k reviews | 4.2/5 - epic games | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kurogame.wutheringwaves.global&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368 |
| Squad Busters | Supercell | moba | android, ios | free with IAPS | $0.00 | $0.3 - $100 | 4.1/5 - 54k reviews | 4.4/5 - 1.3k reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.squad&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/fi/app/squad-busters/id1668983788 |
| Solo Leveling:Arise | Netmarble | action, gacha | android, ios | free with IAPS | $0.00 | $1 - $70 | 4.4/5 - 500k reviews | 4.8/5 - 33k reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.sololv&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/solo-leveling-arise/id1662742277 |
| Office Cat: Idle Tycoon Game | TREEPLAA | resource management | android, ios | free with IAPS | $0.00 | $1 - $100 | 4.8/5 - 29k reviews | 4.9/5 - 5.6k reviews | xxx | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tree.idle.cat.office&pcampaignid=web_share | apps.apple.com/us/app/office-cat-tycoon-idle-games/id6471960010 |
| Riviera The Promised Land Remaster | STING Co.,Ltd. | jrpg | android, ios | limited release [japan] | $20.00 | $0.00 | not yet rated | not yet rated | not yet rated | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.sting.riviera&pcampaignid=web_share | xxx |
2024.05.31 03:18 KawaiiBadbitch CC recommendations
 | Anyone know where i can get more ethnic hairstyles? I have this and box braids but finding anything is hard. submitted by KawaiiBadbitch to Sims3 [link] [comments] |
2024.05.31 02:39 Keeb-Nomad [CA-NS] [H] GMMK Pro Ice White Built, Drop CTRL High Profile Barebones, ePBT Soju, Domikey WOB SA Keycaps (TKL Kit), Outemu Silent Lemon Tactile Switches [W] Paypal
[CA-NS] WTS:
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/ca-ns-h-gmmk-pro-ice-white-built-drop-ctrl-high-profile-barebones-epbt-soju-domikey-wob-sa-keycaps-tkl-kit-outemu-silent-lemon-tactile-switches-w-paypal-TH9iPQP
Looking to sell a few items to make room for more as always.
Prices are in USD and do not include shipping cost. Located in Nova Scotia, Canada and willing to discuss shipping options to CONUS/ Canada only. Can invoice in CAD if required. Thanks for looking and please message with any questions!
submitted by Keeb-Nomad to mechmarket [link] [comments]
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/ca-ns-h-gmmk-pro-ice-white-built-drop-ctrl-high-profile-barebones-epbt-soju-domikey-wob-sa-keycaps-tkl-kit-outemu-silent-lemon-tactile-switches-w-paypal-TH9iPQP
Looking to sell a few items to make room for more as always.
Prices are in USD and do not include shipping cost. Located in Nova Scotia, Canada and willing to discuss shipping options to CONUS/ Canada only. Can invoice in CAD if required. Thanks for looking and please message with any questions!
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboards: | ||
| GMMK Pro White Ice Built | Come with original box, accesoires. Built with lubed gateron milky yellow switches (1 feker match for esc key), black on white (japanese sub) pbt keycaps, GOAT tuned and lubed stabilzers. The current build configuration is: Force break mod, 3 layer of tape on pcb, pe foam on plate. No stock foam in case or between plate, no screws in alu plate to pcb other than the 2 for each light diffuser. Only 4 corners of case bottom to top and using a 1.5mm oring spacer. Triple gaskets on plate NOTE: Small fray to braided usb type c cable as shown in last photo. Everything is included to put back to stock. | $ 160 USD + Shipping |
| Drop Ctrl High Profile Barebones | Note: There are several cosmetic blemishes to the case, please closely look at the photos. A universal usb type c braided cable will be included. Clipped and lubed plate mounted stabilizers are installed. Tape mod has been added to back of pcb, poron pcb switch pads are installed on front of pcb, some foam has been added to case to help dampen the sound. | $75 USD + Shipping |
| Keycaps: | ||
| ePBT Soju | Base kit- Mounted once, in great shape. Can ship in box or bags. | $65 USD + Shipping |
| Domikey White on Black SA TKL Kit | TKL Kit only. NOTE: There are marks, blemishes on the keycaps (mostly modifiers) due to use of plastic keycaps puller. Ships in bags. | $ 22 USD + Shipping |
| Switches: | ||
| Outemu Silent Lemon Tactile | x82 Stock. Shipped in bag. | $10 USD + Shipping |
2024.05.30 20:48 katazo [USA-MA][H] Pokemon Violet DLC Bundle, Goemon GBC, Sigma Star Saga, Littlewood, Mario Arcade Classics, Doctor Mario, Shadow man, Super Gameboy, River City Girls CE, Curse of the Moon, Krazy Racers, Darkwood, Shantae, SoR4 CE, Dark Devotion, Ape Escape 3, Dangun Feveron, Furi,etc[W] PP
GAME SWAP THREAD!
Shipping is included in the price (unless otherwise specified)
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Shipping is included in the price (unless otherwise specified)
I AM OPEN TO OFFERS =)
Playstation 4/ PS3- Worse than death(new): 30 shipped FF OBO
- Inside iam8bit edition (new): 30 shipped FF
- Dark Devotion NEW: 65 shipped FF
- Dangun Feveron NEW: 60 shipped FF
- Revenge of the bird king (new)(PICS) : 40 shipped OBO FF
- Divinity Original Sin (CIB but doesn't work, the disc doesn't have any large scratch but doesn't work on my ps4 pro)(PICS):13 shipped FF
- Arcana Hearts 3 CIB (the art label has some water damage on the back) (PICS):25 shipped FF
- Ape Escape 3 (CIB, Resurfaced, the data area looks almost pristine, It had some very light cracks in the center but applied a bit of glue as a precaution, the DVD was tested and works fine) (PICS)): 30 shipped FF OBO
- Final Fantasy Explorers NEW: 40 shipped FF
- Jp Games Bundle ( Zelda a Link Between Worlds (Game + Box), Final Fantasy Explorers CIB + Legend of Legacy CIB) : 45 shipped FF OBO
- Pokemon Violet and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC Bundle CIB(unused codes practically brand new, it's the jp version with English support) : 70 shipped FF (PICS))
- Littlewood SRG NEW: 70 shipped FF OBO (PICS))
- River City Girls Classic Edition CIB: 185 FF OBO shipped
- Bloodstained curse of the moon classic edition NEW : 165 shipped FF
- Bloodstained curse of the moon 2 classic edition NEW : 45 shipped FF
- Shadow man Remastered classic edition NEW : 75 shipped FF
- Darkwood (PICS)): 100 shipped FF
- Shantae Risky's Revenge PAX Oversized GB Edition NEW: 55 shipped FF (PICS))
- Shantae PAX Oversized GB Edition NEW: 55 shipped OBO (PICS))
- Streets of Rage 4 Collector's edition (with Statue) CIB: 100 FF + shipping
- Turok (regular foil cover edition) NEW: 45 FF shipped
- Turok Classic Edition NEW (PICS): 80 shipped FF
- Furi definitive edition NEW (PICS): 55 FF shipped
- Ganbare Goemon Hoshizorashi dynamites Arawaru(loose):(PICS): 65 shipped FF OBO
- Dracula Densetsu II JP version of Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge (Box, manual and cartridge, the box has some damage on the front and a bit sun faded on the sides)(PICS): 38 shipped FF
- Konami Krazy Racers PAL version CIB(PICS): 40 FF shipped
- Lady Sia PAL version loose(PICS): 20 FF shipped
- Sigma Star Saga NEW Very good condition(PICS): 105 FF shipped
- Silent hill Shattered memories (Box only, has some water damage steins) (PICS): 15 FF shipped
- Ogre Battle 64 Registration card only(loose): 45 shipped ( or will trade for Goemon 64/Adventure registration card)
- Super Game boy Big Box version with Guide(Includes big box and big guide and the tray, the small manual is missing): 120 shipped OBO
- Soul Blazer Box ( Original box cut inside a plastic rental box, it looks quiet neat) (PICS): 25 shipped OBO
- Mario Arcade Classics (Box + Foam + game + dust cover and manual) (PICS): 160 shipped FF
- Doctor Mario (Box + Manual + Game): 35 shipped FF
- Wheel of fortune ( Box + Damaged Manual + Game): 12: shipped
- Home Alone (loose): 15 shipped
- Mission Imposible (loose) : 9 shipped
- Wheel of fortune + Home Alone + Mission Imposible bundle for 30 FF shipped
- Arcade Card DUO (PICS): 70 shipped
- Monster Braided Component cable (high quality cable) (PICS): 65 shipped
2024.05.30 20:27 DizzyDistribution574 Missing Child (NewYork)Rosemary Rosario
 | submitted by DizzyDistribution574 to missing [link] [comments] |
2024.05.30 17:40 ljsanchiani My braids keep breaking while boxing and sleeping
This is the second time I’ve gotten cornrows. And I know how to take care of the braids just fine. My scalp itself has zero frizz and is perfect. But my ends have elastics that keep breaking whether sleeping or boxing. The first time I got my hair braided I did not have this problem. What can I do to fix this?
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2024.05.30 17:29 D4nni1i Monique unbraiding
Anyone who’s taken Monique’s braids out got any tips? I’ve been sat here for an hour while I’ve been just trying to take them out. Her braids kept getting caught in the brush they put in the pack and a bunch of her braids had already come loose in the box. Her hair keeps getting knotty whenever I’m taking them out so I’m hoping someone may have a more efficient way than I do? (I’ve just been using a sewing needle to individually loosen each braid) my method was unsuccessful tho as one of her plugs literally came fully out 😭
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2024.05.30 15:57 thatguywhois6foot3 How to get my sister to like her natural hair
Today I was talking with my 8 year old sister about her hair after she had just taken out her box braids. She then proceeded to say that she hates her natural (4a-b) hair and that she thinks it’s ugly which broke my heart. I tried to reason with her saying that it’s beautiful, but she kept insisting that it is ugly and she hates the fact that it ‘stands up’ rather than flows down. For context we live in a very white area and she is the only black girl in her class so I get how she might feel this way but I was wondering if there’s anything I could do to make her appreciate her natural hair???
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2024.05.30 07:03 AlexInThePalace How do I get my braids to be straighter?
I’m a guy and I got box braids for the first time, with extensions. I like the way they look, but they’re kinda chaotic and I’d like them to hang straighter but they’re too short and thin to be naturally weighed down.
The braider didn’t dip them in hot water. Do I have to do that? Would it be enough to just take a hot shower?
submitted by AlexInThePalace to BlackHair [link] [comments]
The braider didn’t dip them in hot water. Do I have to do that? Would it be enough to just take a hot shower?
2024.05.30 06:10 VanDakeHolme How to get pressure sensitivity work
Just like this guy
I can't find and option to pass the stylus to Linux, and the pressure sensitivity doesn't work at all. I'm using xournalpp from apt.
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I can't find and option to pass the stylus to Linux, and the pressure sensitivity doesn't work at all. I'm using xournalpp from apt.
2024.05.30 05:33 GottaGotchi My poor Catty 😭
 | My Catty arrived today, crushed box, eye wonky, scraped/scratched arms, and horrible hair. (Her hair band was loose and tangled in the hair) When I tried to fix her box hair, her braids would just fall off from me running my hand through the hair. Hoping I could just find a replacement and keep her in box I guess 😓 submitted by GottaGotchi to MonsterHigh [link] [comments] |