Pictures of beetlejuice from howard stern

I’m heartbroken because I fell in love with my partner because of how careful he was when we started dating about checking in for my comfort at every step. Once we started seriously dating though, all that care /concern suddenly was nonexistent. He went from, “are you okay with this?” At him touching the hem of my jeans, to just throwing himself on me whenever he was in the mood. He was never mean or aggressive, but definitely just, persistent and naggy.
I’ve brought it up since, and we’ve discussed and he has apologized and doesn’t do things like that anymore. But I still can’t get over it.
He also had taken pictures of me without my consent in sexual situations that I found on his phone. It wasn’t of any parts of my traditional sexual organs, or technically identifiable but it was still sexual in nature. I felt so incredibly violated. We brought it up in therapy and that incident kind of rolled off as like, a conflict to work through, as opposed to like, a really serious violation? Idk I felt like I was just being overly dramatic for no reason. And that he didn’t mean to do anything bad (he said he felt bad watching porn and wanted a part of me to satisfy himself to). I guess maybe the therapist would’ve taken it more seriously if it was a full naked picture of me or something, but still the concept of any sexual part of me being stored without my consent really bothered me.
I no longer want to initiate the communication to a solution but want to just, leave. But then I feel bad about throwing away a perfectly reasonable relationship. But also, when we watch shows discussing SA or hear about it in the news, he is “disgusted by those men.” And I am left feeling confused and weird because… in significant parts of our relationship he was low key similar to “those men”.
So I guess… did any of you out there just “get over it” or communicate your way through? Or is the only solution to throw it away, and start fresh with better communication/ firmer boundaries with a new future partner? That makes me feel bad because that suggests that this was somehow in my control in this relationship, and that I will now just act differently? Aka, had I used the correct language, he would have known how to interact with me sooner? And that all of this is really a communication problem?
My partner is so receptive and supportive of me in so many ways, but certain violations of my consent/ him failing to recognize his body has stronger and larger and possibly dangerous really bothers me.
I feel bad/ unfair that I can’t shake off a grudge. And I’m also nervous that I’m somehow chasing a “perfect” relationship that doesn’t exist

For anyone who has seen the 100, the romance of octavia and lincoln has always been a comfort in the chaos, a little hope in the darkness and politics of the people and communities around them. They were the firsts to understand that peace was more important than power and worked on it even when they were not together. But after Lincoln is killed off by the hands of pike (who we all hate) Octavia begans to lose her stability and slides into PTSD and possibly also has depression. She turns from a very sympathetic and understanding golden retriever girl to a harsh leader (later dictator) to protect the last of mankind in praimfaya 2. She still feels the loss of her loved ones including Lincoln but refuses to acknowledge it because love is weekness.
And as the seasons start to progess she becomes more stable and mature. She is at her most peaceful state with hope and diyoza. But in the last season with the disciples, she forms a relationship with levitt who i believe was a memory capturer. Though he helped her in many ways and they did like each other, i felt no chemistry bw them. The relationship felt forced. Seeing that relationship and remembering her relationship with lincoln this one felt superficial. I have no personal vendettas against levitt, i just dont think he is the right one for octavia. The only person i pictured octavia living her oife with from all her love intrests be it Atom, Lincoln, the guy who didnt like technology or Levitt. Lincoln was the only one i pictured her to have her happily ever after with. I love octavia, always have and i know she has the right to move on and i do respect that but however much i try, it just doesnt feel right. For me linctavia should have been endgame.

I started as West Francia, Ironman mode. The begining was hell, but now i can conquer pretty much any other nation with ease! My problems are factions... Every god damn time the emperor die and the heir take control of the empire, my vassals go ape sh** and i litteraly have to fight agains't my whole empire (last time i had 16 000 troups vs the faction 32 000 troups like what the actual F), most of the time the only way to win is calling a powerful ally when i have one... How can i stop those factions from even existing?!
Sorry if the pictures is blurred that's all i got for now..

For the last month, I went out on 20 dates in the span of 28 days. My confidence was high and if I never read Corey's work, I would have never met these peculiar and interesting women.
I went out on a beach walk with a Marxist Vegan Girl from Denmark, you would picture her as an ugly fat and obese girl. But she was in-fact, a solid 9/10, she was a fit redhead with a beautiful personality. She was raised from a small cult community in Denmark, wherein her childhood was said to be fun, I didn't argue with politics with her but I simply listened to her ideas about her passion when it came to communism. But even though, I was a bit right-leaning, I never talked about my personal views and insisted on talking about hers.
I met another girl that was a brunette from Finland, her looks were around 8/10, she was quite interesting, as she left home at 18 because of her culty religion, she has red flags that I did not ignore, she once was homeless and lived in a van in Australia. Sadly, I had to cut contact with her because she was easily manipulated by people and she has problems with relationships.
And the last girl, I met was the one, I met on the flight back home, she was a Colombian girl, she was very talkative which I loved, very expressive and in her masculine. She worked as an engineer and would often boss around her male colleagues, she told me that she once cut her hair short and dressed manly to fit-in. Our flight was delayed for three hours, but I was able to get her in her feminine side, as I teased her and made fun of her.
As you can see, all these women, I met through being confident and following Corey's work, are they catches? The 2nd one isn't, but the 1st one might be, though our views conflicted, the 3rd one suffered from depression. But she was extremely talkative which I liked, what I am trying to say is that, you don't necessarily have to look for a relationship but just talk to women, it is so fun and the dynamic of masculine and feminine energy, makes it so worth it.

On my living room wall, I have a large (around 120 x 160cm) black and white picture of a lion. I got it from a shop (UK) and want to get something similar for my bedroom but of a lion couple in black and white. However, I can't find anything anywhere so thinking of finding my own image and having it printed.
Is there a place where photographers sell their pictures? Or a site here anyone can recommend be visit?

Thanks to "Sithking Zero" on the NoP Discord for editing help.
Memory transcription subject: Tellek , Farmer
Date [standardized human time]: January 19th, 2137
Has it really come to this, am I really this desperate?
I was, for all intents and purposes, broke. The last harvest had been terrible, in addition to the one before that, which was practically a deathblow for my new farmstead. The debts and missed payments had started to pile up, and I was one more bad harvest away from going completely bankrupt.
Like so many farmers before me, I was becoming another victim of the 5 harvest curse.
I told you that starting a new farm was a bad idea.
What was I supposed to do, brain, keep working in the office until I died?
I sat on my chair, surrounded by other farmers who were presumably in similar states of desperation, the room we were in akin to the schoolrooms I had been in as a pup; a desk and whiteboard up front sitting in front of the rows of chairs. Most of the twenty or so figures around me were fellow Venlil, except for a handful of Gojid and even a single Yotul who was sitting in the back, all of us awaiting the start of the ‘lesson’.
They claimed they had a solution to our problem, that they knew how to increase our yields. How could a predator know how to fix our farming issues?.
Human. Human Human Human Human. Not a predator.
Yes yes I know, I’m trying to be better about that.
I stopped my train of thought and corrected myself. Ever since the revelations about many of our allies being former predators, I had been making an effort to stop thinking of the world in terms of predator and prey. It was difficult at times, but given that I was working against a lifetimes worth of lies, I thought I was making good progress..
But even if “Predator” wasn’t the curse it used to be, how could a human claim to know how to fix our farming issues? Even if we ignored the differences between our diets, for all their advantages, humans were still far below our technological advancements.
Almost on cue, the door to the room opened up, and the figure of the human who had invited us here entered with an enthusiastic bounce, caring two large cases covered with black cloth
Unlike most, this human was unmasked, its piercing eyes and beaming teeth filled smile visible for all to see. I could feel the room start to fill with panic. Sure, logically I knew I was probably safe, but seeing the unmasked features of an apex predator caused fear to grip the edge of my heart.
I could proudly say I can walk past and interact with masked humans without wanting to flee anymore, but seeing those forward-facing eyes boring a hole into my soul was another task altogether.
Come on, you should be better than this.
I’m trying, ok!
"Hello everyone. My name is Joseph. I'm an ecology student, and I'm here to provide a solution to your farming yields." The human spoke with an unbridled joy, seeming to wait a moment while our translators attempted to explain what Ecology was, stopping half way through and seemingly giving up.
“You might be wondering why I’m unmasked, well we’re going to be covering a lot of ‘predatory’ concepts today, so if you can’t handle this? We’re gonna have bigger problems.” Joseph took a moment to broadly gesture to himself, leaving a feeling of dread to start in the pit of my stomach.
If this was just the start, what exactly was going to happen here?
Silence! Wait and see, knowing humans it’s probably interesting at the very least.
“I’ve finally been given authorization to start a trial of this program. Both the UN and Venlil governments are very interested in increasing food supply for both our people. As you might know we’re kinda at war, and logistics wins wars.”
The human paused for a moment, a shiver running around most of the room as he gave a large beaming smile.
“So to start: paws, claws, or tails up if you know about the ‘5 harvest curse.’”
The room immediately was filled with Federation species all raising their prospective limbs in affirmation. Of course we all knew what it was, that was why most of us were here.
How would the human know about that?
Basic research, simple reading, asking literally any farmer?
“Fantastic! I’m still going to explain it so we’re all on the same page. The ‘5 harvest curse’ is a phenomenon where new farms on Venlil prime often fail within the first five harvests. On a side note, the coincidental fact that five has a religious contention in Venlil culture is neat.”
I could feel an annoyance start to course through me, that the affliction currently driving me to destitution was being described as ‘neat’ by the callous predator. I mean human.
Stupid human.
Joseph either didn’t pick up or ignored my annoyance as he pressed a button, a graph appearing on the whiteboard showing expected yields over time, continuing on in his seemingly endless enthusiasm.
“So in general the five harvest curse follows a standard pattern of yields, with the first two harvests being up to 52% larger than even more established farms, plummeting after that until the business is non-viable and collapses. Officially the reason for this is unknown, with some vague religious stupidity about new farms being too far away from the center of the habitable strip.”
This was nothing new to me, I remembered feeling the joy of the sheer output from my first harvest, of wondering if I could finally make something of myself, a joy that had been whittled down as my last two harvests had been pitiful.
“However there’s an interesting thing, if you also plot the number of predator sightings during this time against the yields, you can see a direct correlation between number of predators and the success of each harvest.”
Wait, what? Is this human trying to say that predators… increase harvest? That can’t be right, that can’t be right at all. That would be insanity.
The data is literally there in front of you.
Yet it was there on the screen, a second graph had appeared on the whiteboard, tracking predator sightings over time in each of the farms afflicted by the curse.
“This tracks with most farms' general lifecycle. You buy a plot of untamed land on the edge of the habitable zone but you don’t have enough money to go full anti-predator. As the harvests come in you end up spending more and inadvertently messing it up.”
This caused a small amount of murmuring and energetic rejection by myself and the other members of the room, wiping away the previous undercurrent of fear. It was insanity, it went against everything I had ever known or been taught about farming and how the world worked. How could a predator of all things be beneficial?
Didn’t the introduction of humans also go against everything I had ever known or been taught about?
“If this effect is so obvious, how has nobody found this before?”
The sound of a Venlil challenging Joseph was greeted by murmurs of agreement from the group, causing the human to give a different kind of smile. Not a smile of joy or excitement as had been seen before, but the smile of someone who had something for this.
“Because you have. 150 years ago, a Venlil named Slavek wrote a paper regarding this. 119 years ago, Vicktal did the same. As well as Traval, Stralan, and Vilkin in between then and now. Those are just the ones I’ve found. Who can guess what happened to them?”
There was a pause, before the uplift in the back spoke up for the first time, a surety in the Yotul’s voice.
“They were diagnosed with predator disease.”
Joseph pointed at the Yotul in the back with both hands, the joy radiating from him.
“Based Space Kangaroo gets 10 points for being correct! Yep the federation has been actively suppressing anything that suggests that predators are more than some kind of eldritch evil, that and your surprising lack of hydroponics causes most planets to be dependent on the core worlds for food imports. Probably by design for control.”
Wait… that’s a good point, why aren’t we using hydroponics?
The human took a moment to switch to the next slide, showing a simple three part cycle.
“Most healthy ecological systems are made up of three parts: Plants, which are eaten by herbivores, which are in turn eaten by carnivores. In reality actual systems are far more complex than these, but as a basic understanding this will suffice. These three parts keep each other in check, each part dependent on the other, which-”
“Are you trying to say that predator attacks are a good thing? Are you suffering from predator disease?! ”
The Venlil interrupted once again to more murmured agreement, causing Joseph to give a sigh of clear annoyance in response. I wished the Venlil would shut up and just let the human talk.
“No, I’m not suggesting we airdrop a bunch of Nissa into the Capital, I'm explaining how natural systems work. Sapience obviously breaks this cycle, which if you deviate too far, you end up with something called trophic cascade."
The human seemed to wait a moment for the translator to once again fail to explain the meaning of the phrase.
I wonder how many basic concepts the federation lacks words for…
"Rather simply, the removal of one of these pieces has wider effects, reducing biodiversity and in many cases causing a complete ecological collapse. An example of this is the dust bowl effect, something the federation is well acquainted with."
There was a moment before the whiteboard changed before showing pictures of desolate barren worlds. Without any explanation I knew exactly what I was looking at. It was one of the… lesser talked about aspects of the federation.
"The Skivit grand herd are a species who go from planet to planet stripping ecosystems bare, devouring everything down to the smallest sapling. This removes important root systems that act as drainage, causing flooding and deserts to form as new plantlife lacks the structure to grow. In many cases these ecosystems are permanently destroyed, turning once lush planets into lifeless husks”.
I couldn’t help but feel sorrow for those planets. It was well known the impact the Skivit had on planets, once thriving planets of beauty. Although if I was following this human’s logic correctly did that mean…
“Now I’m not suggesting that the Skivit need a predator, that would be immoral.” Joseph cut off the thought I was about to have, seemingly understanding the logical thought many of us had picked up on. “But instead this is a real life example of damage an unchecked herbivore can have on ecosystems. If the Skivit didn’t have FTL travel they would have long ago driven themselves to starvation under their current society. It’s also not the only form of this trophic cascade.”
“Surely this doesn’t just apply to prey? Or are you saying prey are somehow inferior?”
The sound of the Gojid cutting in was filled with an unspoken challenge against the idea, inciting general sounds of agreement from those around him. Surprisingly however, Joseph seemed to respond positively.
“That is entirely correct, an overabundance of carnivorous species can also cause their own issues. Keep in mind what I’m describing here is an extremely simplified version, just the addition or removal of a single species can cause untold damage and harm to the diversity of ecological systems as the impacts are felt in the most seemingly unlikely cases.”
With that the human reached under the desk, taking one of the two covered containers he had brought with him and placing it into view.
“In Venlil Prime’s case, while the impact of Federation thinking has been reduced due to the day and night sides being mostly untouched, you still have the problem of overpopulation of certain species, and a lack of reasonable fear response from certain prey species. This has accumulated into the problem you all face.”
With that he removed the cover, causing a surge of fear to ripple through the participants around me until we all calmed down at what was underneath: A small cage, containing a single red bird busily eating seeds.
All farmer’s arch nemesis.
“This is a Flowerbird, a seed eating avian often coming in solid red, blue, or green. They are adorable, dumb as a sack of bricks and food motivated to a fault. They are also one of the biggest causes of farm yield destruction, with these birds alone being responsible for around about 41% of all losses. If we include Voidpins and other similar wildlife, farms can have up to 94% of their yield destroyed before they even get to harvest.”
Everyone in this room was familiar with the cursed avians. While your average city dweller would enjoy the sight of a flock of Flowerbirds, the farming community knew of them as a blight that devastated crops.
Joseph took a moment to open the cage, reaching inside and grabbing the bird. A small part of me wondered if he was about to devour it in front of us, before I tamped down on such an illogical idea. Of course the humans wouldn’t, we knew they didn’t do that. The Flowerbird also seemed completely unfazed about being in the meaty grasp of a predator, simply continuing to eat.
“Even worse, these things have basically zero fear response to noises and large beasts, probably due to all major predators having been removed. As you can see this specimen doesn’t mind a ‘scary predator’ grabbing it. As long as it has food, it couldn’t care less. This makes pest control tricky, as scaring them away is no longer an option. Poisons would be used in such a case, but they can have wider ranging effects, and poisoning prey is considered ‘Predatory’, not that many of you haven’t tried ‘accidentally’ leaving potential pesticides out.”
This caused a sway of discomfort to sweep through the room, tails switching in guilty movements as everyone tried to hide the truth of this human’s words. I knew I personally had considered such actions in desperation.
I mean, would ‘accidently’ leaving out a known poisonous chemical really be a sign of predator disease?
“Ha! I know enough tail language to know I’m right, that’s guilt isn’t it? I’ve read your internet, I know your discussions on loopholes about what is and isn’t predatory!” Joseph cried out in triumph as many of the Venlil of the room reached out to grab their traitorous appendages. “Now normally I would just tell people to stop being idiots, but in this case we can’t do that. Ironically because predators are actually dangerous. Because of your slaughter the only species left are ones aggressive and smart enough to survive. Shadestalkers are legitimately dangerous and can’t be left to interact with the farming community because people will die.”
The words from Joseph all sounded so… reasonable at this point. However, I, along with the rest of the room, were all desperately waiting for the other paw to drop. Because there would be, humans always had something they were about to do.
Almost in response to our thoughts the human placed the second container on the desk, covering up the first in response.
“Humans have dealt with this problem in a simple way, a way that our Yotul friend over there will know of. I need all of you to please remain calm and orderly, and to remember that you’re perfectly safe and there’s no need to overreact or panic. Humans dealt with this pest problem, through the use of safe predators.”
Before anyone could properly react to those words, the cover of the second container was removed, showing… a predator. An actual one, not a human but an actual real threat. Small piercing front facing yellow eyes attached to a brown feline form, sulking from the cage it was being held in.
Speh speh speh speh that’s a PREDATOR, A FERAL PREDATOR
If it was a danger the human wouldn't have-
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO DO NOT LIKE NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.
The panic in the room was immediate. Sapient human predators we had gotten used to, but none sapient ones were another deal entirely. Chaos started to spread as the 7 in the front row got up, pushing themselves up against the back wall as everyone else in the room did the same. Three Venlil made the choice to bolt out of the room, rushing past the human and his tiny devourer, while another clean fainted, hitting the floor with a thud. One even decided to take things further, jumping out of the singular window attached to the far wall in a frantic motion.
I could feel fear overwhelm me, desperately staring at the feline and waiting for it to make its move. What was the human thinking, it was going to attack at any moment, it was going to-
“STOP, Stop this stupidity. Right. NOW!”
The stern commanding voice of Joseph caused everyone in the room to freeze. The calm enthusiastic demeanor of the predator was gone, replaced with an emotion I’d never actually seen a human show before: anger.
“It has been six months! Do you really still believe that the UN or the Venlil government would put you in actual danger? You’re still thinking based on your stupid fascist Federation propaganda. Thinking that tells you that the Yotul are primitive, or the Venlil are weak. Propaganda that says genetically modifying people against their will is morally OK”
I knew that humans normally bared their teeth in joy, as a sign of happiness and friendship. This wasn’t the case right now, as everything in Joseph’s body language screamed of rage, of pain, of words spoken through gritted teeth. Nobody in the room was focused on the predator in the cage at this point, instead all eyes staring at the human. Suddenly the feline mattered a lot less than the anger of the human.
“That sort of thinking leads to the belief that killing over a billion innocent people is somehow the right thing to do. You are all presumably intelligent sapient adults able to think things through logically. Could you all please act that way?”
I could see the swishes of shame from the other Venlil’s tails, everyone in the room avoiding eye contact guiltily. Well, apart from the Yotul, who had remained seated and calm this entire time, staring almost joyfully at the feline predator. The human, of course, was completely right. Taking a moment to force myself to think, the predator was safely behind metal bars and was making no move to attack, seemingly content to stare lazily at us.
You finished overreacting?
Shut up, brain.
“Also, at the risk of ruining the angry vibe I’m giving off, is the guy who jumped out the window OK? Jesus Christ, we are two stories up, do we have to call someone or….”
Joseph had relaxed a little in response to the group calming down, allowing the normal empathetic nature of humans to come through once more. Slowly I made my way to the window, looking down to see a singular Venlil running off into the distance.
“I-I think he’s fine.” I responded, causing the human to give a sigh of relief in response.
“Good. Note to self, do this in a room without windows next time… or maybe just the ground floor. So, to continue where I left off, humans have used tame predators as a natural non-invasive form of pest control since we started farming. This is a cat, completely harmless unless you’re a small rodent or bird. They also have this effect.”
With a flourish Joseph removed the covering for the cage containing the Flowerbird once more, the red little avian had been busily eating during the entire presentation so far. However upon spotting the Feline predator did something none of us had ever seen before.
It stopped eating. Wait, the human managed to get a Flowerbird to stop eating! I didn’t even know that was possible…
Giving repeated alarmed chirps it moved as far away as it could from the predator, still trapped inside the small cage, a frantic fear obvious on the poor little thing. Joseph let this go on for a few moments more, before dropping the cover back on and silencing the Flowerbird once more.
Everyone in the room was shocked. You could literally scream and shout all you wanted at the dumb little birds and they would ignore you and continue to devour crops. The fact that the feral predator had managed to stop the bird from doing that simply with its presence… was huge. Was more than huge.
“As you can see, the instincts of the ‘prey’ animal still remain. Presumably, whatever predator used to hunt these Flowerbirds has a resemblance to our cats. Normally it would be sacrilege to suggest introducing cats to an ecosystem, but in this case your ecosystems are so messed up that’s exactly what we want to do: Provide any farmer who wants one with a kitten, in order to quickly reduce yield lost to pests.”
I would be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t interested. On the one hand having a vicious predator in my house, where my pups would visit seemed like something a predator diseased individual would only consider. On the other hand, nothing else I had ever tried had even come close to the simple effectiveness shown here.
Would I be this desperate and in debt if I had one of these “cats” already?
“So I can see you’re all still a little worried, so we’re going to have a little discussion, for which I need a volunteer-'' The Yotul in the back practically fell over with excitement, with his arm raised immediately as he interrupted, causing Joseph to give a small smile. “One who isn’t a Yotul. I know your history with similar pets, and we are totally going to hook you up with a cat, but for this I could do with a Venlil please.”
The Yotul sat back down, a look of disappointment plastered over his face as the rest of the room shifted uncomfortably. Nobody wanted to be the person to step up and presumably get closer to the predator. Until I found myself raising my hand.
Brain, what the hell are you doing?
You said you wanted to be better, and we’re desperate.
NOT LIKE THIS BRAIN!
In a blur I found myself being introduced to the room and being told to sit at a chair next to the desk in front of the rest of the members here. Then, to my horror, Joseph opened the cage and took the feline predator out of its holding cell. The human took a few moments to fuss over the beast before turning to the rest of us.
“So now that we have our volunteer, let's logically look at our ‘dangerous predator’. The first thing to notice is simply the size. Regardless of anything else, size matters, size matters a lot. It’s hard to feel threatened by something that you can literally throw across the room.”
Joseph took a moment to hold the small creature next to me for context, highlighting just how small the predator actually was: barely the size of a Skivit, like a furry little pup. Logically if it wasn't for the forward facing eyes, I might consider it… cute?
“But what about its teeth and claws? It’s a predator that will tear people apart!”
The voice of the Gojid sounded out, a shrill fearful voice filled with barely contained panic and fear, the source of the sound looking ready to flee even though they weren’t the one sitting next to the predator
“Let's compare these. Tellek can you please extend your paws and show your claws to the group.”
I did as asked, my four black claws visible for all to see as Joseph moved the predator close. He stretched out one of its paws and pressed on a knuckle, a singular sharp claw protruding as he did so, causing a fresh burst of fear to erupt in my heart from being so close to such a thing.
Although if I was to be fully honest, if I was comparing the two, the predator’s claw were…
“As you can see, the cat’s claw, while sharper, is far smaller and more brittle. A Venlil can do some serious damage with their claws, while the worst this cat’s claw could do is break the skin. The teeth are similar, if you could show the group your pearly whites please.”
I again did as asked, feeling embarrassed and weird just having my mouth wide open in front of everyone. I hoped that there was nothing stuck in my teeth. While I did Joseph manhandled the cat again, taking a moment to move the lips and display the sharp needle point teeth, doing so for a moment before the small predator gave a small lazy growl of annoyance, clearly reaching the end of its acceptability.
“Once again we have similar results: Notice the small size of the cat's teeth compared with the Venlil’s. These would pierce skin, the Venlil’s would pulverize bone. Gojid aren’t much better with your literal claws and a back full of knives. Ironically enough the two ‘predators’ in the room are probably the least physically imposing.”
There was a moment as the room seemed to ponder this statement, allowing Joseph enough time to place the cat on the desk next to me, the predator promptly giving a stretch then curling up into a ball. The human was right, even humans themselves were physically… underwhelming, apart from their endurance. No claws, small teeth, no defensive armor or spines.
It’s kinda sad to think the only reason we’re all so scared of humans is their eye placement.
“Now the UN and Venlil government are looking for people to use cats as pest control to increase farming yield, with an initial trial size of about 100 participants. We’re offering a stipend for food, instructional care of your kitten, and as much support as needed. There are risks, for instance you’re going to need warning signs near your property and a containment system, as cats are actually dangerous to the Dossur.”
I could hardly hear Joseph speak, my entire concentration focused on the predator right next to me. I knew logically that the human wouldn’t do something to bring me to harm, but it was difficult to think that with a potentially feral predator right next to me. I saw its eyes fixate onto mine and I quickly looked away.
Maybe if I don’t look at it, it won’t take it as a challenge.
However much to both mine and the rest of the room's shock, slowly and carefully the cat stood up, stretched once before walking purposefully towards me, the room erupting into cries of worry as it leapt off the desk and onto my lap, curling into a ball with me trapped underneath.
“H-h-help…. Help…..!”
The human turned to look at me, breaking into a smile seemingly at my misfortune and giving a small chuckle.
“Awwww, she likes you. As you all can see cats share a lot of characteristics with ‘prey’. They will often seek companionship from others, and have a lot of prey characteristics, being at times skittish due to having many natural predators.”
That was good and all, but didn’t stop me from being trapped under the beast.
I don’t want to think about what could cause a predator to become prey.
“W-What d-do I do?”
Joseph gave a small shrug in response, clearly amused by my reaction.
“You could try petting her. Her name is Sprinkles and I can confirm she likes pets.”
You see brain, this is what happens when I let you do things! Now I'm trapped by a predator and I'm gonna die!
Stop being such a pup, the thing is tiny. Besides, don't humans claim petting stuff is nice?
Slowly I reached out a paw, gingerly approaching the predator, those yellow slitted eyes regarding my exposed arm as I gently placed it on the "cat", running my paw across its back.
I felt my held breath release as the predator did nothing, some of the tension of the room releasing in the instant.
"So interesting thing about cats: they 'chose' to be domesticated."
Joseph had gone back to talking, seemingly happy that I wasn't about to be torn apart. I had stopped listening, entirely focused on keeping the predator satisfied by running my paws across its fur.
Isn't this nice? I gotta admit I understand why humans like doing this.
Fine. I'll admit that this isn't unpleasant, the cat is rather soft.
"When humans originally started farming, that also attracted pests. Cats just turned up, following their food source. They stuck around because humans would feed them and provide companionship."
I was entirely focused on the cat at this point, running my claws through the fur, feeling the predator press itself against my paw, seeming to be enjoying itself. Gently I moved my claw to the back of one of its tiny little ears, scratching behind it like you might do to comfort a young pup. It started to emanate a low vibrating noise in response, causing another wave of tension to emit from the rest of the room.
For some reason, even though this feral predator was sitting on my lap, the sound seemed to vibrate through my heart in a calming motion.
Maybe this is some kind of predatory hypnosis?
Really? Just shush and enjoy this. Being scared of everything all the time is so tiring.
"Nobody needs to worry. That is just the sound a happy cat makes, it's called purring. Although I do need to take Sprinkles back now."
Joseph motioned towards the cat on my lap, a motion I decided to ignore, enjoying petting the purring cat for a few moments more. Eventually the human reached down and removed Sprinkles from my grasp as I momentarily resisted before letting the feline go.
See, that wasn't so bad.
Brain, I will admit- reluctantly- that I would have preferred to keep doing that.
With a small amount of resentment I watched as Joseph placed the cat back inside the cage, before turning back to the rest of the room.
"So anyone who is interested, stick around and we can get the paperwork completed."
—-------------
In the end eight of us remained, 5 Venlil, 2 Gojid, and obviously the Yotul. We had spent the last half a claw having instructions and paper work thrust upon us. Many of the group had immediately left, with others dropping out as various facts of cat ownership became apparent.
Still, those of us who were left behind were now heading to our respective farms, each with a single carry case. Mine was currently containing a gray and black “kitten,” which had been “meowing” loudly during the entire journey.
I looked simply at the little bundle of fur and eyes that peered out from inside the cage I had been given. Part of my mind still screamed danger, but it was a part that was getting quieter and quieter as I continued to look at what was a small fragile bundle of fur that I was now ultimately in charge of.
How could you look at something that’s hardly bigger than your paw, and think it’s a danger?
As I reached my farm, I finally opened up the container and pulled out the tiny predator. My tiny predator. There would be work to do, fences to erect and warning signs to place, but for now I just held the tiny thing in my paws, supporting it in the way I’d been told to. I now knew why humans spent all their time trying to pet things: with the troubles on the farm I hadn’t felt this calm in several cycles.
He was more energetic then Sprinkles had been, but in a way the more skittish nature pulled at my heartstrings, as if it was a small innocent Venlil pup. I sat there stroking it, realizing I still needed to give him a name. He was fluffy, Tiny, innocent, fragile. Yet with an underlying spice as it continued to meow loudly as I held in my paws
“I will call you Fireberry. My little predator.”

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Hello all,
In this post I wanted to share with you my experience so far, how my (private) switch from a DELL laptop (about 5 years old) with Windows 10, and in parallel an old iPad Pro 10.5, to a new iPad Pro 11 (2022) with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, that should replace both devices, has presented itself so far.
Why the change? Because Apple had introduced Stage Manager for the newer iPads, I thought that an iPad (in my case) can replace both devices. I use the devices at home mostly for internet, email, calendar, listening to music, writing texts, spreadsheets, and sometimes sketching. When I use the device stationary, it is connected to an external display from DELL (u2720q) via USB-C (link rate HBR3). For input, I use a Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard, and an MX Master 3s mouse connected to the display via Bolt adapter.
"BTW, to switch the keyboard layout between PC/iOS, you need to press and hold the fn+p keys for about 3 seconds for PC, and fn+i for iOS."
The following applications are used for the different purposes:

• Safari
• Apple Mail
• Apple Calendar
• Apple Reminder
• Apple Photo App
• GoodNotes 5
• Word
• Excel
• Print documents and images (Canon Pixma 6250 via WLAN)
• Scan documents (Canon Pixma 6250 via WLAN)
• Plex Amp
• YoutubeMusic Player
• TuneIn Pro
• FileBrowserPro
• Enpass
• WebSSH (For Debian Server Maintenance)
• Affinity Photo Ver. 1

My experience:
In fact, I can cover all areas quite well, even print pictures in high quality, or scan documents is very possible (surprised me). Unfortunately, there are also some things that bring me almost to despair. The step to change, I therefore question more and more. But what exactly are these things?

• When I connect the display, I can always wait about 30-60 minutes until the Stage Manager crashes. I suspect at least that this is the case, as then it disconnects from the iPad for less than a second, and then reconnects. All applications that were running on the external display must then be reloaded (or just opened). The content of the applications remains.
• Although the battery is fully charged, and when both devices (display and iPad) are in standby, one device consumes 10 watts. Normally the display (backlight off) uses <1Watt, and I can't imagine the iPad using that much when the display is off. That's a mystery to me.
• Scrolling with the Logitech mouse can only be perceived as cruel. That Logitech sells such a mouse as a Mac/iPad variant more expensive and without a Bolt adapter is almost outrageous. Whether the culprit for the scrolling behavior is Logitech or Apple doesn't help me here either. Both support sites remain silent when you ask.
• The Magic Keyboard TouchPad, but also the keyboard very often refuse to operate independently, i.e. on some Internet pages I can not properly scroll the page by two-finger touch. On other pages I can't enter any text. A restart (hard reset) of the iPad then helps.
• Many applications are apparently not StageManager adapted even today. Example is the AmazonPrime Video App, or the Youtube Music App. Apart from the fact that some content is shifted or displayed incorrectly, the content is simply zoomed in or out when the window is enlarged or reduced. Even good apps like Affinity Photo, although updated to Ver. 2, do not support an external display properly.
• Although I use the small iPad, the combination with a Magic Keyboard is a real kludge.
• If I'm listening to music with an app while browsing the web in Safari at the same time, I can wait until I hit a page with media content (e.g. CNN), and then the music stops
• …

Conclusion:
Meanwhile, I'm playing more and more with the idea of abandoning the project, and switching to a new Windows laptop or MacBook Air. In fact, I've only used the touch capabilities briefly for testing to date. Unfortunately, the financial loss would be immense, and makes me doubt switching again. My hope is that with iPad OS 17 improvements will occur, but already alone with the disgusting scrolling of the mouse, I suspect that nothing will change here. Apple would like to sell their own mouse or touch here, of course.
Have any of you ever played with the idea to change completely, and what experiences you have had?
​
Grettings from Germany
Michael

30 [M4F] #NewMexico USA Attractive Daddy Dom looking for Sensual Submissive pet girl or slave
Hello, ill introduce myself.
30M Im a Handsome, Tall 6'1 Maintained beard Fit and athletic 30yr old Male (I have no kids and ive never been married) I have experience being a Daddy Dom. Im into BDSM/kink. I can be a soft dom, but i also do enjoy CNC, and the rough stuff. I have beautiful hazel brown eyes, Dark brown Hair Im a light skinned mix of Spanish/Native American Tattoos on my chest Im attractive so i am told. Im in the United States in New Mexico, but im open to something online so you can be from anywhere.
Ill give you the best mix of Domination, and after care. I really want to give my attention and affection to you. I also can sing and play guitar, so i hope you think thats cool! I love Anime, Horror and Marvel movies. I work out regularly and enjoy walks with my puppy in the outdoors.
What im looking for----
Open to any area, but i would want to meet up one day, so that is fine. Someone whos going to look at me as the highlight of their whole day. I want someone obsessed with me and who will make me their king once i accept you as mine. I would like Someone Younger than me since im 30. So you will need to be from the age of (18-29) Please be serious about this. i will be open and be honest about myself all i ask is you open up to me also about your life. I want us to care about each other. Someone whos going to respect me especially as a Dom. Someone who won't Ghost me, whos not afraid to make this work with efforts on both of our side
Have a seductive sexual side. Flirt with me. Make me feel like your king.
You got to have the ability to love, respect, empathize and sympathize. You'd be surprised how many people just don't have that, especially when we all make mistakes and sometimes we are just learning about each other. I want something long term. So no ghosting im opening myself to you and emotionally it will break my heart.
I want someone attractive. (I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder so don't be afraid to shoot your shot.) I want someone whos Hygienic and takes care of themselves. Basically i like a girl who can maintain and take care of herself for me. Someone who's into, open or curious about BDSM and kink.
(Please be comfortable verifying and exchanging pics and moving to video chatting eventually. But i understand taking it slow to build trust.)
What im going to give you in return for your Submission------
Own you completely, i want to give you the disapline you crave, that rough degrading, over my knee, ass spanking, hair pulling, firm hand on neck choking, pleasure and pain ecstasy. In the most tender way possible. I want to watch you melt from how deep your obsession for me grows. I want to watch you see me as Your safety as your release. I want to feel you fall for me, until you admit you love me.
You can open up and explore your slut side safely with me. Im Judgement free. I want to be that dominant male father figure in your life. If your Dad wasn't there for you, youll have me. I understand what its like not having that support my Mom abandoned me so i had only Dad around. All i give is Daddy energy. I need someone very kinky and someone seductive so we can make this hot for each other. Ill please you, you please me.
Ill also give you a soft, caring, loving and respectful side. Ill be here for you. Ill listen on your hardest Days. I will encourage you and always have your best interest at heart. I want to be the bestie you tell your secrets with. Like i mentioned i want something long term. Eventually im wanting to create a solid foundation for a relationship that can lead to us making a happy life together. We can create hope for each other.
We can talk more about the fun naughty stuff once we get to messaging. I want to understand your kinks and fantasies.
Understand, no Money or exchanges will be involved.
Just know im not looking for a one time thing im not going to dip out suddenly and leave you hanging. Ive had that done to me too much in life and i myself don't like it. I really want something real and genuine. Like i said im in this for long term and would like it to become something special for both of us.
You will have to make a effort to communicate with me as well.
Send me a chat or message. Please introduce yourself and let me know what about my post caught your interest. ((Dont forget to include a picture please))
Thank you for being a good girl and reading all this. Im looking forward to meeting you!

I know there's things i can't control, like how people feels or behaves towards my son. I grow up in a family where my grand pa has too many grandkids but he tried to keep it nice for everyone, on the other hand my grand mother was really awful to me and she always shown little bit favoritism to my brothers. Luckily my parents are an amazing grandparents to my son, but it is hurting me how distant and cold are my in laws to my kid.
Ok, to be fair my MIL is out of the picture and age treats everyone the same, she see us on es per year for couple of hours, but FIL he lives for SS, he video calls him, he invites to his house, he always send money to him, he send pictures to him and everything, cool I'm ok with that but it is painful to see that he doesn't so the same for OS. It's that much that OS doesn't even recognize him, and he is 3, ok i understand that it is not the same to talk to an 11 yo than a 3 yo, but put that little bit effort? My parents who lives in another continental video call us every single weekend, they try to travel from so far away to be able to see us as much as they can and my son loves them so much. My FIL is 4 hours away and he doesn't like to visit us.
Anyway, I'm just venting i know it is my problem to handle my expectations, i just thought that he would behave same way than he does to SS, but well it is his lose not to give an opportunity to OS.

Beelzebub repeatedly stabs Raiden to death with sais
DAMN Beel CHILL
Adam silently snaps Buddha's neck
insert impostor noises
Apollo dies trying to escape the arena
Let me out LET ME OOOUUUUTTTT
Hades sprains his ankle while running away from Okita
Just picturing this lol
Zerofuku and Tesla track down and kill Beelzebub
He finally got his wish :D
Okita and Hades talk about the other tributes still alive
Wait so they best buds now?
Leonida beg Okita to kill him he refuses keeping Leonidas alive
Our boy Okita making all the friends
Leonidas and Okita work together to drown Hades
Friendship has ended with Hades Leonidas is my new best friend
Leonidas defeat Okita in a fight but spares his life
Awww friendship sparring
Zerofuku poisons Qin Shi Huang's drink, he drinks it and dies
That's not very Hăo of you Zerofuku
Odin and Thor run into each other and decide to truce for the night
Ayy father son bonding. I wonder what that's like
Zerofuku forces Heracles to kill Tesla or Nostradamus he refuses to kill so Zerofuku kills him instead
Rip the GOAT noble to the end
Odin fends Thor, Leonidas, and Okita away from his fire
Odin told Thor to move out so he in the friend group to now
Thor falls into a pit and dies
Okita and Odin hold hands
Ayo somebody call Chris Hansen
Leonidas dies from hypothermia
NOOOOOO THE SQUAD
Tesla sets an explosive off killing Zerofuku
THE SCIENCE OF REVENGE
Odin and Okita have a fight over raw meat Okita gives up and runs away
Considering their last interaction what kinda mean we talking?
Adam attempts to climb a tree but falls to his death
No more fruit apple boy
A swarm of Titans (tracker jackers) invade the arena
While running from the Titans Nostradamus grabs Odin and throws him to the ground
Use a predator to catch a predator
Nostradamus attacks Tesla but Okita protects him killing Nostradamus
Okita is the main character at this point
Tesla sets Okita on fire with a molotov
THE SCIENCE OF BETRAYAL
Tesla wins
.

Kashin Koji (Ascension 1-2) [CV: Seto Asami]
Battle Start 1	Wonderful. Truly Wonderful.
Battle Start 2	Aah...I can smell the scent of life.
Battle Start 3	If that is your command, I'll act at once.
Battle Start 4	Now then, I'll help myself to your life─────
Skill 1	Slaughter mechanisms ready.
Skill 2	Let's kill them.
Skill 3	I am...
Skill 4	Yes, it will be done regardless of form.
Skill 5	My eyes are good.
Skill 6	Can you see my left eye?
Skill 7	Ufu, ufufufufufufu.
Command Card Selected 1	Is it needed to go easy on them?
Command Card Selected 2	Yes?
Command Card Selected 3	Ye~s.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 1	Now then, let us show off.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 2	It is a little embarrassing...
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 3	Parallel activation of all annihilation armament.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 4	Mine demonic nature, mine Mystic Eyes─────
Attack 1	First, hands.
Attack 2	Deploying arm section armaments.
Attack 3	Blade.
Attack 4	I'm cutting them down.
Attack 5	Flames!
Attack 6	Deploying leg section armaments.
Attack 7	Mine unorthodox arts.
Attack 8	How is it?
Attack 9	Kashin Armament, Hanging Spider Lantern.
Attack 10	BAAHーーー!!!
Attack 11	Ninja Arts, Spinning Top.
Attack 12	Fuuma Initiation.
Attack 13	Ninja Arts, Early-Summer Rain.
Attack 14	Heei!
Extra Attack 1	Let us kill people, both fictional and real...
Extra Attack 2	Good night, goodbye.
Extra Attack 3	Unorthodox Arts, Great Tsuchigumo.
Extra Attack 4	My left eye─────!
Noble Phantasm 1	Activating Mystic Eyes, Parallel Activation of All Kashin Armaments. Extermination─────extermination, extermination, extermination─────! "Unorthodox Karakuri - Ferocious Force"!! ─────I'll have the head of the enemy, please.
Noble Phantasm 2	With a brilliant crimson eye opened wide, the husk of steel blossoms. Now, please prepare yourself. "Unorthodox Karakuri - Ferocious Force"!! ─────I helped myself to that head of yours.
Noble Phantasm 3	Come, O brilliant crimson demon. Let's build our origin in steel. Look, this is mine body, mine form! Engrave it in your eyes and fall into the underworld! ─────Apologies for the forbidden technique.
Noble Phantasm 4	Come, O brilliant crimson demon. Let's build our origin in steel. Look, this is mine body, mine form! Engrave it in your eyes and fall into the underworld! "Evil Wind Death Slash"!! ─────Apologies for the forbidden technique.
Damage 1	Uaaaaaah!?
Damage 2	Is that so.
Damage 3	Aah, it hurts...
Damage 4	This sure stings.
Defeat 1	Field of vision defective, visibility poor...I, can't, see.
Defeat 2	Functions, shutting down.
Defeat 3	I can still...move.
Defeat 4	Aah...my left eye feels...hot.
Victory 1	It was very wonderful, you know?
Victory 2	And so it ends. How was it, Master?
Victory 3	Just a minute, I'll go collect it. Here you go.
Victory 4	The scent of life has disappeared, hasn't it.
Level up 1	That's, dangerous, you know?
Level up 2	Thank you for the meal. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Level up 3	Aah, my features are being expanded. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Ascension 1	I tried increasing the amount of armoring, but...it suits me? Then it's fine.
Ascension 2	There is no change in the form, but the performance has increased. Isn't that enough?
Bond level 1	Yes, I am Kashin Koji. An insignificant user of unorthodox arts. Please, treat me as you see fit. Yes.
Bond level 2	I can use the techniques of the shinobi as well. If you so desire, I can go hunting for the heads of the enemy so please give me your orders without reservation, alright?
Bond level 3	Person or mechanical puppet, just which one do you think I am, Master? ...Who knows, which one could I be? I may be neither of the two.
Bond level 4	My body, most of my flesh, has been turned into that of a mechanical puppet. My bones are all machinery. My heart, my lungs, the inside of my skull. Except for a few remnants, the only thing that has clearly retained its form is probably this left eye of mine. Even if I were to lose all of my memories, I couldn't throw away this brilliant crimson eye.
Bond level 5	Are you aware, Master? According to the old legends, a brilliant crimson eye is the mark of one's demonic nature. In that case, I am...ah...Huh? I don't have to say it? I see. ...I, see.
Bond level 5	Apologies for the inconvenience I caused you back then. And thank you. You all overlooked my selfishness. I want to repay Chaldea's kindness. Please, order anything you want from me. For example...I can exchange any part of your body for that of a mechanical puppet, you know?
Dialogue 1	Somehow, I miss the five elements. ...You do not understand? To be specific, I want to breathe the outside air.
Dialogue 2	If you give me your orders, regardless of time, place, or form, I can...
Dialogue 3	Master is my new master. Aah, actually, how many masters did I have before you...?
Dialogue 4	Yes, I am Kashin Koji. An insignificant user of unorthodox arts...Danzou has asked about that name before? Is that so, I see, I see. Do as you see fit, yes. (If you have Katou Danzou and Kashin is at least Bond 1)
Dialogue 5	Monk-sama, may I have a moment of your time? ─────I'll never forgive you bastard so keep that in mind. (If you have Ashiya Douman)
Dialogue 6	My, oh my, what a spectacle. It's a puppet, it's a wonderful mechanical puppet. Disassemble, let's disassemble it right now! ─────Eh, we can't? ...Sigh. (If you have any of the following: Frankenstein, Tametomo, Nezha, Valkyries, Babbage, Okuni, Lu Bu, Xiang Yu, Galatea, Mecha Eli-chan, Mecha Eli-chan MkII)
Dialogue 7	My, oh my, these personages are knowledgeable about the intricacies of machinery; how splendid, aah, how wonderful. By all means, I would love to create new machinery with everyone here. I do not mind if you disassemble and remodel my body to your hearts' content so by all means do so! ...Oh? Why are you making that put-off expression? ...Huh? (If you have any of the following: Tesla, Da Vinci, Babbage, Edison, QSH)
Dialogue 8	Aah...what a beautiful personage. Archetype: Earth-dono...when I see her, I feel something. What could it be...also, aah...those crimson-colored eyes... (If you have Archetype: Earth)
Dialogue 9	The representative of unorthodox arts users would be, yes, Abe no Seimei-sama. Aah...he is an object of respect to me. ...Umm...Tamamo-no-Mae-dono. Just why is she making such a disgusted face? (If you have Tamamo-no-Mae)
Dialogue 10	Usually, I have a hard time, connecting my facial expressions, to my emotions.
Dialogue 11	During the festival with Sitonai-san, I could adjust it plenty, so my facial expressions and emotions, are connected. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Dialogue 12	Danzou, Danzou. Come here. I will take a look at your condition. I will also give you some remodeling. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Katou Danzou)
Dialogue 13	Aah...Fifth Head-sama. Fuuma Kotarou-sama... Danzou carried out her duty...I'm glad, I'm so glad. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Fuuma Kotarou)
Dialogue 14	Kotarou-dono, Kotarou-dono. Let me give you some steamed buns. Here, they are steamed buns, you know? P-p-please, by all means, call me Grandma...eh, you won't? depressed...Eh, you will? smile (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Fuuma Kotarou and Katou Danzou)
Likes	I like wonderful things. I like things that sparkle and shine so bright that they can fill my empty heart.
Likes (Bond 5)	I like wonderful things. I like things that sparkle and shine so bright that they can fill my empty heart. Danzou being together with Fifth Head-sama is truly just oh so dazzling... Gareth-dono's eyes are nice too. Voyager-dono is just...aah...aah, geez...
Dislike	There is nothing I dislike. I am being honest here, you know?
Dislike (Bond 5)	I am sure the one thing I hate is myself. So much that I can't stand being me. That has to be the reason I threw away everything like this...fufu.
Holy Grail	A cup that can grant any wish? I see so such a thing exists.
Holy Grail (Bond 5)	The Holy Grail...if I were to obtain such a thing... ...I'm joking. Yes, I have seen the records of that time. Still, Master, just to be safe, do not show me a Holy Grail, okay?
Event	Regardless of the destination, let us be off. This Kashin Koji will always do as you wish.
Birthday	I heard it was a joyous day today...it's your birthday? Wonderful, in that case, let us replace some of your body with steel. it's fine, it's fine, it will only be extremely painful. Let's add some special, powerful steel.
Summoning	My name is Kashin Koji. While this transient life persists, I will serve you. ─────Hereafter, treat me as you see fit.

Kashin Koji (Ascension 3) [CV: Seto Asami]
Battle Start 1	Please show me the brilliant and dazzling appearance of your life.
Battle Start 2	You look delicious.
Battle Start 3	Aah, what a nice smell.
Battle Start 4	I ask for permission to carry out your orders.
Skill 1	Phew...
Skill 2	Heave-ho.
Skill 3	Have we met somewhere?
Skill 4	Apologies for using unorthodox arts.
Skill 5	I can see, I can see─────
Skill 6	Fo~und it!
Skill 7	Aha, ahahahahahaha!
Command Card Selected 1	Of course!
Command Card Selected 2	Yes, yes.
Command Card Selected 3	Ye~s!
Noble Phantasm Selected 1	Standing by for the release of True Name.
Noble Phantasm Selected 2	Can you please not look at me?
Noble Phantasm Selected 3	It's only for a little bit.
Noble Phantasm Selected 4	You're quite greedy.
Attack 1	I'll catch you and kill you.
Attack 2	I won't let you escape, you know?
Attack 3	My sword has been drawn─────Yaah! [1]
Attack 4	Kashin Slashing Technique, Wisdom King.
Attack 5	Fuuma Rocket-assisted Projectile, Blaze!
Attack 6	Ufu, ahahahaHAHAHA!
Attack 7	Unorthodox Arts, Shadow Spider.
Attack 8	Apologies for striking from the shadows─────
Attack 9	Ninja Arts, Sunflower!
Attack 10	Uuu~~~...BAAHーーー!!
Attack 11	Byo~n.
Attack 12	Ninja Arts, August Thunder.
Attack 13	Ninja Arts, King Scorpion.
Attack 14	Dei! Hyah!
Extra Attack 1	Kashin Mystic Code, Great Spider Blaze!
Extra Attack 2	Kashin Cannon, shoot!
Extra Attack 3	Commencing High-Density Mana Projection.
Extra Attack 4	Apologies in case I scorch it!
Damage 1	Kyaaaaaah!?
Damage 2	Injured.
Damage 3	Damage...great...
Damage 4	I've long lost the ability to feel pain.
Defeat 1	Can't see...aah...I can't see...
Defeat 2	Master, please retreat.
Defeat 3	Am I...dying?
Defeat 4	Thank you...very much...
Victory 1	Aah, they have already disappeared.
Victory 2	Now then, thank you for the meal.
Victory 3	Slurp...just kidding. Ufufufu.
Victory 4	I have fulfilled your orders.
Ascension 3	I have shifted into my final form. If my legs get in the way, please, tell me, okay? I'll fold them up. mechanical noises
Ascension 4	I see, I see. You sure worked hard for the sake of an eccentric character like me. Could it be that...you intend to offer me 1, 2, 3, or 4 of those limbs of yours?

  Translator notes: Kashin's tone is like that of a robot or AI, but I had no idea how to give back that nuance in translation. Just picture GLaDOS talking to you, I guess.

Kashin Koji (Ascension 1-2) [CV: Seto Asami]
Battle Start 1	Wonderful. Truly Wonderful.
Battle Start 2	Aah...I can smell the scent of life.
Battle Start 3	If that is your command, I'll act at once.
Battle Start 4	Now then, I'll help myself to your life─────
Skill 1	Slaughter mechanisms ready.
Skill 2	Let's kill them.
Skill 3	I am...
Skill 4	Yes, it will be done regardless of form.
Skill 5	My eyes are good.
Skill 6	Can you see my left eye?
Skill 7	Ufu, ufufufufufufu.
Command Card Selected 1	Is it needed to go easy on them?
Command Card Selected 2	Yes?
Command Card Selected 3	Ye~s.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 1	Now then, let us show off.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 2	It is a little embarrassing...
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 3	Parallel activation of all annihilation armament.
Noble Phantasm Card Selected 4	Mine demonic nature, mine Mystic Eyes─────
Attack 1	First, hands.
Attack 2	Deploying arm section armaments.
Attack 3	Blade.
Attack 4	I'm cutting them down.
Attack 5	Flames!
Attack 6	Deploying leg section armaments.
Attack 7	Mine unorthodox arts.
Attack 8	How is it?
Attack 9	Kashin Armament, Hanging Spider Lantern.
Attack 10	BAAHーーー!!!
Attack 11	Ninja Arts, Spinning Top.
Attack 12	Fuuma Initiation.
Attack 13	Ninja Arts, Early-Summer Rain.
Attack 14	Heei!
Extra Attack 1	Let us kill people, both fictional and real...
Extra Attack 2	Good night, goodbye.
Extra Attack 3	Unorthodox Arts, Great Tsuchigumo.
Extra Attack 4	My left eye─────!
Noble Phantasm 1	Activating Mystic Eyes, Parallel Activation of All Kashin Armaments. Extermination─────extermination, extermination, extermination─────! "Unorthodox Karakuri - Ferocious Force"!! ─────I'll have the head of the enemy, please.
Noble Phantasm 2	With a brilliant crimson eye opened wide, the husk of steel blossoms. Now, please prepare yourself. "Unorthodox Karakuri - Ferocious Force"!! ─────I helped myself to that head of yours.
Noble Phantasm 3	Come, O brilliant crimson demon. Let's build our origin in steel. Look, this is mine body, mine form! Engrave it in your eyes and fall into the underworld! ─────Apologies for the forbidden technique.
Noble Phantasm 4	Come, O brilliant crimson demon. Let's build our origin in steel. Look, this is mine body, mine form! Engrave it in your eyes and fall into the underworld! "Evil Wind Death Slash"!! ─────Apologies for the forbidden technique.
Damage 1	Uaaaaaah!?
Damage 2	Is that so.
Damage 3	Aah, it hurts...
Damage 4	This sure stings.
Defeat 1	Field of vision defective, visibility poor...I, can't, see.
Defeat 2	Functions, shutting down.
Defeat 3	I can still...move.
Defeat 4	Aah...my left eye feels...hot.
Victory 1	It was very wonderful, you know?
Victory 2	And so it ends. How was it, Master?
Victory 3	Just a minute, I'll go collect it. Here you go.
Victory 4	The scent of life has disappeared, hasn't it.
Level up 1	That's, dangerous, you know?
Level up 2	Thank you for the meal. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Level up 3	Aah, my features are being expanded. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Ascension 1	I tried increasing the amount of armoring, but...it suits me? Then it's fine.
Ascension 2	There is no change in the form, but the performance has increased. Isn't that enough?
Bond level 1	Yes, I am Kashin Koji. An insignificant user of unorthodox arts. Please, treat me as you see fit. Yes.
Bond level 2	I can use the techniques of the shinobi as well. If you so desire, I can go hunting for the heads of the enemy so please give me your orders without reservation, alright?
Bond level 3	Person or mechanical puppet, just which one do you think I am, Master? ...Who knows, which one could I be? I may be neither of the two.
Bond level 4	My body, most of my flesh, has been turned into that of a mechanical puppet. My bones are all machinery. My heart, my lungs, the inside of my skull. Except for a few remnants, the only thing that has clearly retained its form is probably this left eye of mine. Even if I were to lose all of my memories, I couldn't throw away this brilliant crimson eye.
Bond level 5	Are you aware, Master? According to the old legends, a brilliant crimson eye is the mark of one's demonic nature. In that case, I am...ah...Huh? I don't have to say it? I see. ...I, see.
Bond level 5	Apologies for the inconvenience I caused you back then. And thank you. You all overlooked my selfishness. I want to repay Chaldea's kindness. Please, order anything you want from me. For example...I can exchange any part of your body for that of a mechanical puppet, you know?
Dialogue 1	Somehow, I miss the five elements. ...You do not understand? To be specific, I want to breathe the outside air.
Dialogue 2	If you give me your orders, regardless of time, place, or form, I can...
Dialogue 3	Master is my new master. Aah, actually, how many masters did I have before you...?
Dialogue 4	Yes, I am Kashin Koji. An insignificant user of unorthodox arts...Danzou has asked about that name before? Is that so, I see, I see. Do as you see fit, yes. (If you have Katou Danzou and Kashin is at least Bond 1)
Dialogue 5	Monk-sama, may I have a moment of your time? ─────I'll never forgive you bastard so keep that in mind. (If you have Ashiya Douman)
Dialogue 6	My, oh my, what a spectacle. It's a puppet, it's a wonderful mechanical puppet. Disassemble, let's disassemble it right now! ─────Eh, we can't? ...Sigh. (If you have any of the following: Frankenstein, Tametomo, Nezha, Valkyries, Babbage, Okuni, Lu Bu, Xiang Yu, Galatea, Mecha Eli-chan, Mecha Eli-chan MkII)
Dialogue 7	My, oh my, these personages are knowledgeable about the intricacies of machinery; how splendid, aah, how wonderful. By all means, I would love to create new machinery with everyone here. I do not mind if you disassemble and remodel my body to your hearts' content so by all means do so! ...Oh? Why are you making that put-off expression? ...Huh? (If you have any of the following: Tesla, Da Vinci, Babbage, Edison, QSH)
Dialogue 8	Aah...what a beautiful personage. Archetype: Earth-dono...when I see her, I feel something. What could it be...also, aah...those crimson-colored eyes... (If you have Archetype: Earth)
Dialogue 9	The representative of unorthodox arts users would be, yes, Abe no Seimei-sama. Aah...he is an object of respect to me. ...Umm...Tamamo-no-Mae-dono. Just why is she making such a disgusted face? (If you have Tamamo-no-Mae)
Dialogue 10	Usually, I have a hard time, connecting my facial expressions, to my emotions.
Dialogue 11	During the festival with Sitonai-san, I could adjust it plenty, so my facial expressions and emotions, are connected. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle)
Dialogue 12	Danzou, Danzou. Come here. I will take a look at your condition. I will also give you some remodeling. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Katou Danzou)
Dialogue 13	Aah...Fifth Head-sama. Fuuma Kotarou-sama... Danzou carried out her duty...I'm glad, I'm so glad. (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Fuuma Kotarou)
Dialogue 14	Kotarou-dono, Kotarou-dono. Let me give you some steamed buns. Here, they are steamed buns, you know? P-p-please, by all means, call me Grandma...eh, you won't? depressed...Eh, you will? smile (After clearing Winds and Clouds Karakuri Illya Castle, if you have Fuuma Kotarou and Katou Danzou)
Likes	I like wonderful things. I like things that sparkle and shine so bright that they can fill my empty heart.
Likes (Bond 5)	I like wonderful things. I like things that sparkle and shine so bright that they can fill my empty heart. Danzou being together with Fifth Head-sama is truly just oh so dazzling... Gareth-dono's eyes are nice too. Voyager-dono's just...aah...aah, geez...
Dislike	There is nothing I dislike. I am being honest here, you know?
Dislike (Bond 5)	I am sure the one thing I hate is myself. So much that I can't stand being me. That has to be the reason I threw away everything like this...fufu.
Holy Grail	A cup that can grant any wish? I see so such a thing exists.
Holy Grail (Bond 5)	The Holy Grail...if I were to obtain such a thing... ...I'm joking. Yes, I have seen the records of that time. Still, Master, just to be safe, do not show me a Holy Grail, okay?
Event	Regardless of the destination, let us be off. This Kashin Koji will always do as you wish.
Birthday	I heard it was a joyous day today...it's your birthday? Wonderful, in that case, let us replace some of your body with steel. it's fine, it's fine, it will only be extremely painful. Let's add some special, powerful steel.
Summoning	My name is Kashin Koji. While this transient life persists, I will serve you. ─────Hereafter, treat me as you see fit.

Kashin Koji (Ascension 3) [CV: Seto Asami]
Battle Start 1	Please show me the brilliant and dazzling appearance of your life.
Battle Start 2	You look delicious.
Battle Start 3	Aah, what a nice smell.
Battle Start 4	I ask for permission to carry out your orders.
Skill 1	Phew...
Skill 2	Heave-ho.
Skill 3	Have we met somewhere?
Skill 4	Apologies for using unorthodox arts.
Skill 5	I can see, I can see─────
Skill 6	Fo~und it!
Skill 7	Aha, ahahahahahaha!
Command Card Selected 1	Of course!
Command Card Selected 2	Yes, yes.
Command Card Selected 3	Ye~s!
Noble Phantasm Selected 1	Standing by for the release of True Name.
Noble Phantasm Selected 2	Can you please not look at me?
Noble Phantasm Selected 3	It's only for a little bit.
Noble Phantasm Selected 4	You're quite greedy.
Attack 1	I'll catch you and kill you.
Attack 2	I won't let you escape, you know?
Attack 3	My sword has been drawn─────Yaah! [1]
Attack 4	Kashin Slashing Technique, Wisdom King.
Attack 5	Fuuma Rocket-assisted Projectile, Blaze!
Attack 6	Ufu, ahahahaHAHAHA!
Attack 7	Unorthodox Arts, Shadow Spider.
Attack 8	Apologies for striking from the shadows─────
Attack 9	Ninja Arts, Sunflower!
Attack 10	Uuu~~~...BAAHーーー!!
Attack 11	Byo~n.
Attack 12	Ninja Arts, August Thunder.
Attack 13	Ninja Arts, King Scorpion.
Attack 14	Dei! Hyah!
Extra Attack 1	Kashin Mystic Code, Great Spider Blaze!
Extra Attack 2	Kashin Cannon, shoot!
Extra Attack 3	Commencing High-Density Mana Projection.
Extra Attack 4	Apologies in case I scorch it!
Damage 1	Kyaaaaaah!?
Damage 2	Injured.
Damage 3	Damage...great...
Damage 4	I've long lost the ability to feel pain.
Defeat 1	Can't see...aah...I can't see...
Defeat 2	Master, please retreat.
Defeat 3	Am I...dying?
Defeat 4	Thank you...very much...
Victory 1	Aah, they have already disappeared.
Victory 2	Now then, thank you for the meal.
Victory 3	Slurp...just kidding. Ufufufu.
Victory 4	I have fulfilled your orders.
Ascension 3	I have shifted into my final form. If my legs get in the way, please, tell me, okay? I'll fold them up. mechanical noises
Ascension 4	I see, I see. You sure worked hard for the sake of an eccentric character like me. Could it be that...you intend to offer me 1, 2, 3, or 4 of those limbs of yours?

  Translator notes: Kashin's tone is like that of a robot or AI, but I had no idea how to give back that nuance in translation. Just picture GLaDOS talking to you, I guess.

Hello, and welcome to my latest RP interest check! You may call me Stevie (29/she/they) and I'm dying for an RP involving superheroes/villains and/or superpowers!
Lore-wise, I'm wide open with the nature and origin of our characters. Bestowed powers from a divine entity? Born with them as a genetic thing? Magic user? No powers to speak of but just really good at engineering weapons out of trash collected from dumpster dives? I'm down for anything. Collaborative worldbuilding is my whole jam, and I'd love to put together our own comic-esque city and either build our two-person cast into it or populate it with a whole ensemble of costumed wackadoos.
I RP in third person, past tense, and prefer to use drawn references or descriptions over pictures of real people. I'd love to hear your plot ideas, and I have a few of my own as well:

1. We both have powers and attend a university for gifted students together. One of our characters is popular and has an easy mastery of their powers, while the other is more of a social outcast and struggles with their power set. However, their friendship has endured through the years. When disappearances start to occur at our rival university, we get intrepid and decide to investigate. This could put us in the history books! It could also end in disaster.
   
2. A group of friends on a camping trip get exposed to radioactive waste and it changes them. Together they have to contend with strange and challenging new abilities. Maybe form a hero squad?
   
3. YC is either a hero or a villain. Mine is a civilian. You can either rescue me or stick me up. Either way, this is the most exciting thing that's ever happened to me, and before the night is over I convince you to take me on as a sidekick (or henchperson). I throw myself into my new line of work with a surprising competence and enthusiasm, and eventually through some investigation you find out why: I just don't want to go home to my abusive spouse.
   

Romance is optional but on the table! Willing to play any gender opposite the gender of your choice in a relationship. Mun must be okay with fight scenes (long-range and melee), nicotine, alcohol, crude humor with occasional slapstick, and the possibility of vehicular violence (I'm pretty big on Car Fu as a trope).
Thanks for reading! Hit me up at stevita#/6844 on Discord if interested!

Reaching out to all PFP NFT enthusiasts/collectors: what value(s) do you consider when considering purchasing one or multiple PFP NFTs from a specific collection?
1) is it the graphic design that entices you? 2) is it the speculative interest? (Hoping to get more value by selling it down the road?) 3) is it because you want to become part of a community of like minded buyers? 4) is it a combination of these and other reasons?
I’ve only recently started purchasing PFP NFTs, my own reasons at the time are: 1) to understand how the whole eco system works, (minting, listing, utilising in profile picture etc.)
2) a little bit of speculative value hope
3) trying to understanding buyers’ psyche
All of this in an attempt to create my own collection of PFP NFTs soon but associated with IRL Value. (I’m big on real world impact, and want to have an equal if not more impact with any projects I conceive of)