Scotch pies

Mine is Aardvark Aardwolf Abyssinian Abyssinian Guinea Pig Acadian Flycatcher Achrioptera Manga Ackie Monitor Addax Adélie Penguin Admiral Butterfly Aesculapian Snake Affenpinscher Afghan Hound African Bullfrog African Bush Elephant African Civet African Clawed Frog African Fish Eagle African Forest Elephant African Golden Cat African Grey Parrot African Jacana African Palm Civet African Penguin African Sugarcane Borer African Tree Toad African Wild Dog Africanized bee (killer bee) Agama Lizard Agkistrodon Contortrix Agouti Aidi Ainu Airedale Terrier Airedoodle Akbash Akita Akita Shepherd Alabai (Central Asian Shepherd) Alaskan Husky Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Pollock Alaskan Shepherd Albacore Tuna Albatross Albertonectes Albino (Amelanistic) Corn Snake Aldabra Giant Tortoise Alligator Gar Allosaurus Allosaurus Alpaca Alpine Dachsbracke Alpine Goat Alusky Amano Shrimp Amargasaurus Amazon Parrot Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin) Amazon Tree Boa Amazonian Royal Flycatcher Amberjack Ambrosia Beetle American Alligator American Alsatian American Bulldog American Bully American Cocker Spaniel American Cockroach American Coonhound American Dog Tick American Eel American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Hairless Terrier American Leopard Hound American Paddlefish American Pit Bull Terrier American Pugabull American Pygmy Goat American Robin American Staffordshire Terrier American Toad American Water Spaniel American Wirehair Amethystine Python (Scrub Python) Amphicoelias Fragillimus Amur Leopard Anaconda Anatolian Shepherd Dog Anchovies Andrewsarchus Angelfish Angelshark Angled Sunbeam Caterpillar Anglerfish Angora Ferret Angora Goat Anhinga Anna’s Hummingbird Anole Lizard Anomalocaris Ant Antarctic Scale Worm Anteater Antelope Anteosaurus Antiguan Racer Snake Ape Apennine Wolf Appenzeller Dog Apple Head Chihuahua Apple Moth Arabian Cobra Arabian Wolf Arafura File Snake Arambourgiania Arapaima Archaeoindris Archaeopteryx Archaeotherium Archelon Turtle Archerfish Arctic Char Arctic Fox Arctic Hare Arctic Wolf Arctodus Arctotherium Argentavis Magnificens Argentine Black and White Tegu Argentine Horned Frog Argentinosaurus Arizona Bark Scorpion Arizona Black Rattlesnake Arizona Blonde Tarantula Arizona Coral Snake Armadillo Armadillo Lizard Armenian Gampr Armored Catfish Armyworm Arsinoitherium Arthropleura Aruba Rattlesnake Ashy Mining Bee Asian Arowana Asian Carp Asian Cockroach Asian Elephant Asian Giant Hornet Asian Lady Beetle Asian Longhorn Beetle Asian Palm Civet Asian Vine Snake Asian Water Monitor Asiatic Black Bear Asp Asp Caterpillar Assassin Bug Assassin Snail Atlantic Cod Atlantic Salmon Atlantic Sturgeon Atlas Beetle Atlas Moth Aurochs Aussiedoodle Aussiedor Aussiepom Australian Bulldog Australian Cattle Dog Australian Cockroach Australian Firehawk Australian Flathead Perch Australian Gecko Australian Kelpie Dog Australian Labradoodle Australian Mist Australian Retriever Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix Australian Terrier Australopithecus Australorp Chicken Avocet Axanthic Ball Python Axolotl Ayam Cemani Aye-aye Azawakh
Babirusa Baboon Bactrian Camel Badger Bagle – Basset Hound Mix Bagworm Moth Bagworm Moth Caterpillar Baird’s Rat Snake Bald Eagle Baleen Whale Balinese Balkan Lynx Ball Python Bamboo Shark Bamboo Worms Banana Ball Python Banana Cinnamon Ball Python Banana Eel Banana Spider Banded Krait Banded Palm Civet Banded Water Snake Bandicoot Banjo Catfish Barb Barbet Barbut’s Cuckoo Bumblebee Barinasuchus Bark Beetle Bark Scorpion Barn Owl Barn Spider Barn Swallow Barnacle Barnevelder Barosaurus Barracuda Barramundi Fish Barred Owl Barreleye Fish (Barrel Eye) Barylambda Basenji Dog Basenji Mix Basilisk Lizard Basilosaurus Basking Shark Bass Bassador Basset Fauve de Bretagne Basset Hound Bassetoodle Bat Bat-Eared Fox Batfish Bavarian Mountain Hound Baya Bea-Tzu Beabull Beagador Beagle Beagle Mix Beagle Shepherd Beaglier Beago Bear Bearded Collie Bearded Dragon Bearded Fireworm Bearded Vulture Beaski Beauceron Beauty rat snake Beaver Bed Bugs Bedlington Terrier Bee Bee-Eater Beefalo Beetle Beewolf wasp Belgian Canary Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois Mix Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Belted Kingfisher Beluga Sturgeon Beluga Sturgeon Bengal Tiger Bergamasco Berger Blanc Suisse Berger Picard Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dog Mix Bernese Shepherd Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish) Bhutan Takin Bichir Bichon Frise Bichpoo Biewer Terrier Bigfin Reef Squid Bighorn Sheep Bilby Binturong Bird Bird Of Paradise Bird Snake Birman Biscuit Beetle Bismarck Ringed Python Bison Black And Tan Coonhound Black and White Warbler Black Aphids Black Bass Black Crappie Black Dragon Lizard Black German Shepherd Black Mamba Black Marlin Black Mouth Cur Black Pastel Ball Python Black Rat Snake Black Rhinoceros Black Russian Terrier Black Sea Bass Black Swallowtail Black Swallowtail Caterpillar Black Tarantula Black Throat Monitor Black Wasp Black Widow Spider Black Witch Moth Black-Bellied Whistling Duck Black-Capped Chickadee Black-Footed Ferret Black-headed python Black-Tailed Rattlesnake Blackburnian Warbler Blackfin Tuna Blacknose Shark Blackpoll Warbler Blacktip Reef Shark Blacktip Shark Bladefin Basslet Blanket Octopus Blind Snake Blister Beetle Blister Beetle Blobfish Blood Python Bloodhound Blowfly Blue Andalusian Blue Belly Lizard Blue Catfish Blue Death Feigning Beetle Blue Dragon Sea Slug Blue Eyed Pleco Blue German Shepherd Blue Gray Gnatcatcher Blue grosbeak Blue Iguana Blue Jay Blue Lacy Dog Blue Nose Pit Bull Blue Picardy Spaniel Blue Racer Blue Shark Blue Tanager (Blue-Grey Tanager) Blue Tang Blue Tit Blue Whale Blue-Ringed Octopus Bluefin Tuna Bluefish Bluegill Bluetick Coonhound Boas Bobcat Bobolink Boelen’s python Boer Goat Boerboel Boggle Boglen Terrier Boiga Bolivian Anaconda Bolognese Dog Bombardier Beetle Bombay Bonefish Bongo Bonito Fish Bonnethead Shark Bonobo Booby Boomslang Booted Bantam Borador Border Collie Border Collie Mix Border Terrier Bordoodle Borkie Bornean Orangutan Borneo Elephant Boskimo Boston Terrier Bottlenose Dolphin Bouvier Des Flandres Bowfin Bowhead Whale Box Jellyfish Box Tree Moth Box Turtle Box-Headed Blood Bee Boxachi Boxador Boxer Dog Boxer Mix Boxerdoodle Boxfish Boxsky Boxweiler Boykin Spaniel Bracco Italiano Brachiosaurus Brahma Chicken Brahminy Blindsnake Braque du Bourbonnais Braque Francais Brazilian Black Tarantula Brazilian Terrier Brazilian Treehopper Bredl’s Python Briard British Timber Brittany Brontosaurus Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze-winged Jacana Brook Trout Brookesia Micra Brown Bear Brown Dog Tick Brown Headed Cowbird Brown Hyena Brown Snake Brown Tree Snake Brown Water Snake Brown-banded Cockroach Brug Brussels Griffon Budgerigar Buff Orpington Chicken Buffalo Buffalo Fish Bull and Terrier Bull Shark Bull Terrier Bull Trout Bullboxer Bulldog Bulldog Mix Bullfrog Bullmastiff Bullsnake Bumblebee Burmese Burmese Python Burrowing Frog Burrowing Owl Bush Baby Bush Viper Bushmaster Snake Butterfly Butterfly Fish
Cabbage Moth Cactus Moth Cactus Mouse Cactus Wren Caecilian Caiman Caiman Lizard Cairn Terrier California Condor California Kingsnake California Tarantula Camel Camel Cricket Camel Spider Campine Chicken Canaan Dog Canada Lynx Canada Warbler Canadian Eskimo Dog Canadian Horse Cane Corso Cane Rat Cane Spider Cantil Canvasback Cape Lion Capuchin Capybara Caracal Cardinal Caribbean Reef Shark Caribou Carolina Dog Carolina Parakeet Carp Carpenter Ant Carpet Beetle Carpet Python Carpet Viper Carrion Beetle Cascabel Cashmere Goat Cassowary Cat Cat Snake Cat-Eyed Snake Cat-Faced Spider Catahoula Bulldog Catahoula Leopard Catalan Sheepdog Caterpillar Catfish Caucasian Mountain Dog (Shepherd) Caucasian Shepherd Cava Tzu Cavador Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Cave Bear Cave Lion Cecropia Moth Cedar Waxwing Centipede Central Ranges Taipan Cephalaspis Ceratopsian Ceratosaurus Cervalces latifrons (Broad-Fronted Moose) Cesky Fousek Cesky Terrier Chain Pickerel Chameleon Chamois Chartreux Cheagle Checkered Garter Snake Cheetah Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chestnut-Sided Warbler Chi Chi Chickadee Chicken Chicken Snake Chigger Chihuahua Chihuahua Mix Children’s python Chilean Recluse Spider Chilean Rose Tarantula Chilesaurus Chimaera Chimpanzee Chinchilla Chinese Alligator Chinese Cobra Chinese Crested Dog Chinese Geese Chinese Paddlefish Chinese Shar-Pei Chinese Water Deer Chinook Chinook Salmon Chinstrap Penguin Chipit Chipmunk Chipoo Chipping Sparrow Chiton Chiweenie Chorkie Chow Chow Chow Pom Chow Shepherd Christmas Beetle Christmas Island Red Crab Chromodoris Willani Chusky Cicada Cichlid Cinereous Vulture Cinnamon Ball Python Cinnamon Bear Cinnamon Ferret Clark’s Grebe Clearnose Skate Click Beetle Clock Spider Clothes Moth Clouded Leopard Clownfish Clumber Spaniel Coachwhip Snake Coastal Carpet Python Coastal Taipan Coati Cobalt Blue Tarantula Cobia Fish Cobras Cochin Chicken Cockalier Cockapoo Cockatiel Cockatoo Cocker Spaniel Cockle Cockroach Coconut Crab Codfish Codling Moth Coelacanth Collared Peccary Collett’s Snake Collie Collie Mix Colossal Squid Comb Jellyfish Comb-crested Jacana Comet Moth Comfort Retriever Common Buzzard Common Carp Common European Adder Common Frog Common Furniture Beetle Common Goldeneye Common Grackle Common Green Magpie Common House Spider Common Loon Common Raven Common Spotted Cuscus Common Toad Common Yellowthroat Compsognathus Cone Snail Conger Eel Congo Snake Conure Cookiecutter Shark Cooper’s Hawk Copperhead Coral Coral Snake Corella Corgidor Corgipoo Corkie Corman Shepherd Cormorant Corn Earworm Corn Rex Cat (Cornish Rex) Corn Snake Cory Catfish Coryphodon Costa’s Hummingbird Coton de Tulear Cotton-top Tamarin Cottonmouth Coues Deer Cougar Cow Cow Reticulated Python Coyote Crab Crab Spider Crab-Eating Fox Crab-Eating Macaque Crabeater Seal Crane Crappie Fish Crayfish Crested Gecko Crested Penguin Cricket Croatian Sheepdog Crocodile Crocodile Monitor Crocodile Shark Crocodylomorph Cross Fox Cross River Gorilla Crow Crucian Carp Cryolophosaurus Cuban Boa Cuban Cockroach Cubera Snapper Cuckoo Cucumber Beetle Curly Coated Retriever Curly Hair Tarantula Cuttlefish Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
Dachsador Dachshund Dachshund Mix Daeodon Dalmadoodle Dalmador Dalmatian Dalmatian Mix Damselfish Dandie Dinmont Terrier Daniff Danios Danish Swedish Farmdog Dapple Dachshund Dark-Eyed Junco Dark-Eyed Junco Darkling Beetle Darwin’s fox Darwin’s Frog Daug De Brazza’s Monkey De Kay’s Brown Snake Death Adder Death’s Head Cockroach Deathwatch Beetle Decorator Crab Deer Deer Head Chihuahua Deer Mouse Deer Tick Deinocheirus Deinosuchus Desert Ghost Ball Python Desert Kingsnake Desert Locust Desert Rain Frog Desert Tortoise Desert Wolf Desmostylus Deutsche Bracke Devil’s Coach Horse Beetle Devon Rex Dhole Diamond Python Diamondback Moth Dickcissel Dickinsonia Dik-Dik Dilophosaurus Dimetrodon Diminutive Woodrat Dingo Dinocrocuta Dinofelis Dinopithecus Dinosaur Shrimp Dinosaurs Diplodocus Diprotodon Dire Wolf Disco Clam Discus Diving Bell Spider (Water Spider) Diving Duck Doberman Pinscher Dobsonfly Dodo Doedicurus Dog Dog Tick Dogo Argentino Dogue De Bordeaux Dolphin Donkey Dorgi Dorkie Dorking Chicken Dormouse Double Doodle Douc Downy Woodpecker Doxiepoo Doxle Draco Volans Lizard Dragon Eel Dragon Snake (Javan Tubercle Snake, Javan Mudsnake) Dragonfish Dragonfly Dreadnoughtus Drever Dried Fruit Moth Dromornis stirtoni Drum Fish Dubia Cockroach Duck Dugong Dumeril’s Boa Dung Beetle Dungeness Crab Dunker Dunkleosteus Dunnock Dusky Dolphin Dusky Shark Dutch Rabbit Dutch Shepherd Dwarf Boa Dwarf Crocodile Dwarf Gourami Dwarf Hamster
Eagle Eagle Ray Eared Grebe Earless Monitor Lizard Earthworm Earwig East Siberian Laika Eastern Barred Bandicoot Eastern Bluebird Eastern Box Turtle Eastern Brown Snake Eastern Chipmunk Eastern Coral Snake Eastern Cottontail Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Eastern Dobsonfly Eastern Fence Lizard Eastern Glass Lizard Eastern Gorilla Eastern Gray Squirrel Eastern Green Mamba Eastern Hognose Snake Eastern Indigo Snake Eastern Kingbird Eastern Lowland Gorilla Eastern Meadowlark Eastern Phoebe Eastern Racer Eastern Rat Snake Eastern Tiger Snake Eastern Turkey (Wild Turkey) Eastern Woodrat Echidna Eclectus Parrot Edible Frog Eel Eel catfish Eelpout Egret Egyptian Cobra (Egyptian Asp) Egyptian Goose Egyptian Mau Egyptian Tortoise Egyptian Vulture Eider Eland Elasmosaurus Elasmotherium Electric Catfish Electric Eel Elegant Tern Elephant Elephant Beetle Elephant Bird Elephant Fish Elephant Seal Elephant Shrew Elf Owl Elk Ember Tetra Embolotherium Emerald Toucanet Emerald Tree Boa Emerald Tree Monitor Emperor Angelfish Emperor Goose Emperor Penguin Emperor Tamarin Emu Enchi Ball Python English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Cream Golden Retriever English Crested Guinea Pig English Foxhound English Longhorn Cattle English Pointer English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Terrier Entlebucher Mountain Dog Epagneul Pont Audemer Epicyon haydeni Epidexipteryx Equatorial Spitting Cobra Equus giganteus Ermine Eryops Escolar Eskimo Dog Eskipoo Estrela Mountain Dog Euoplocephalus Eurasian Beaver Eurasian Bullfinch Eurasian Collared Dove Eurasian Eagle-owl Eurasian Jay Eurasian Lynx Eurasian Nuthatch Eurasian Sparrowhawk Eurasian Wolf Eurasier European Bee-Eater European Corn Borer European Goldfinch European Polecat European Robin European Starling European Wildcat Eurypterus Evening Bat Evening Grosbeak Executioner Wasp Eyelash Viper
Fainting Goat Fairy-Wren Falcon Fallow deer False Cobra False coral snake False Killer Whale False Water Cobra False Widow Spider Fancy Mouse Fangtooth Feather Star Feist Fennec Fox Fer-de-lance Snake Ferret Ferruginous Hawk Fiddler Crab Field Cuckoo Bumblebee Field Spaniel Fierce Snake Figeater Beetle Fila Brasileiro Fin Whale Finch Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Fire Ball Python Fire Eel Fire Salamander Fire-Bellied Toad Firefly Firefly Ball Python Fish Fisher Fishing Cat Fishing Spiders Flamingo Flat-Coated Retriever Flathead Catfish Flea Flea Beetle Fleckvieh Cattle Florida Gar Florida Mouse Florida Panther Florida Woods Cockroach Flounder Flounder Fish Flour Beetle Flowerhorn Fish Fluke Fish (summer flounder) Fly Flycatcher Flying Fish Flying Lemur Flying Snake Flying Squirrel Football Fish Forest Cobra Forest Cuckoo Bumblebee Formosan Mountain Dog Fossa Fox Fox Snakes Fox Squirrel Fox Terrier Freeway Ball Python French Bulldog French Bulldog Mix French Lop Frenchton Frengle Freshwater Crocodile Freshwater Drum Freshwater Eel Freshwater Jellyfish Freshwater Sunfish Frigatebird Frilled Lizard Frilled Shark Fritillary Butterfly Frizzle Chicken Frog Frogfish Frug Fruit Bat Fruit Fly Fulvous Whistling Duck Fur Seal Furrow Bee
Gaboon Viper Gadwall Galapagos Penguin Galapagos Shark Galapagos Tortoise Gar Garden Eel Garden Spider Gargoyle Gecko Garter Snake Gastornis Gazelle Gecko Genet Gentoo Penguin Geoffroys Tamarin Gerberian Shepsky Gerbil German Cockroach German Longhaired Pointer German Pinscher German Shepherd Guide German Shepherd Mix German Sheppit German Sheprador German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Gharial Ghost Catfish Ghost Crab Giant African Land Snail Giant Armadillo Giant Beaver Giant Clam Giant Desert Centipede Giant Golden Mole Giant House Spider Giant Isopod Giant Leopard Moth Giant Panda Bear Giant Salamander Giant Schnauzer Giant Schnoodle Giant Siphonophore Giant Trevally Giant Weta Giant Wood Moth Gibbon Gigantopithecus Gila Monster Giraffe Glass Frog Glass Lizard Glechon Glen Of Imaal Terrier Glowworm Gnat Goat Goberian Goblin Shark Goby Fish Goldador Goldcrest Golden Dox Golden Eagle Golden Irish Golden Jackal Golden Lancehead Golden Lion Tamarin Golden Masked Owl Golden Mole Golden Newfie Golden Oriole Golden Pyrenees Golden Retriever Golden Retriever Mix Golden Saint Golden Shepherd Golden Shiner Golden Tortoise Beetle Golden Trout Golden-Crowned Flying Fox Golden-Crowned Kinglet Goldendoodle Goldfish Goliath Beetle Goliath Frog Goliath Grouper Goliath Tigerfish Gollie Gomphotherium Goonch Catfish Goose Gooty Sapphire Tarantula Gopher Gopher Snake Gopher Tortoise Goral Gordon Setter Gorgosaurus Gorilla Goshawk Gouldian Finch Gourami Grapevine Beetle Grass Carp Grass Snake Grass Spider Grasshopper Grasshopper Mouse Gray Catbird Gray Fox Gray Tree Frog Great Blue Heron Great Crested Flycatcher Great Dane Great Dane Mix Great Danoodle Great Egret Great Hammerhead Shark Great Kiskadee Great Plains Rat Snake Great Potoo Bird Great Pyrenees Great Pyrenees Mix Great White Shark Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Grebe Green Anaconda Green Anole Green Aphids Green Bee-Eater Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Green Frog Green Heron Green June Beetle Green Mamba Green Rat Snake Green Snake Green Sunfish Green Tree Frog Green Tree Python Greenland Dog Greenland Shark Grey Heron Grey Mouse Lemur Grey Reef Shark Grey Seal Greyhound Griffon Vulture Griffonshire Grizzly Bear Groenendael Ground Snake Ground Squirrel Groundhog (Woodchuck) Groundhog Tick Grouper Grouse Grunion Guadalupe Bass Guinea Fowl Guinea Pig Gulper Catfish Gulper Eel Guppy Gypsy Cuckoo Bumblebee Gypsy Moth Gypsy Moth Caterpillar
Haast’s Eagle Habu Snake Haddock Hagfish Haikouichthys Hainosaurus Hairy Frogfish Hairy Woodpecker Hairy-footed Flower Bee Halibut Hallucigenia Hamburg Chicken Hammerhead Shark Hammerhead Worm Hammond’s flycatcher Hamster Harbor Porpoise Harbor Seal Hardhead Catfish Hare Harlequin Coral Snake Harlequin Rabbit Harp Seal Harpy Eagle Harrier Harris’s Hawk Hartebeest Hatzegopteryx Havamalt Havanese Havapoo Havashire Havashu Hawaiian Crow Hawaiian Goose (Nene) Hawaiian Monk Seal Hawk Hawk Moth Caterpillar Hedgehog Helicoprion Hellbender Hepatic Tanager (Red Tanager) Hercules Beetle Hercules Moth Hermit Crab Heron Herrerasaurus Herring Herring Gull Highland Cattle Himalayan Hippopotamus Hippopotamus gorgops Hoary Bat Hobo Spider Hogfish Hognose snake Hokkaido Holy Cross Frog Honduran White Bat Honey Badger Honey Bee Honey Buzzard Hooded Oriole Hooded Seal Hook-Nosed Sea Snake Hoopoe Horgi Horn Shark Hornbill Horned Adder Horned Beetle Horned Grebe Horned Lizard Horned Viper Hornet Horse Horse Mackerel Horsefly Horseshoe Crab Houdan Chicken House Finch House Sparrow (English Sparrow) House wren Housefly Hovasaurus Hovawart Howler Monkey Human Humboldt Penguin Humboldt Squid Hummingbird Hummingbird Hawk-Moth Humpback Whale Huntaway Huntsman Spider Huskador Huskita Husky Husky Jack Huskydoodle Hyacinth Macaw Hyaenodon Hyena
Ibex Ibis Ibizan Hound Icadyptes Icelandic Sheepdog Ichthyosaurus Ichthyostega Iguana Iguanodon IMG Boa Constrictor Immortal Jellyfish Impala Imperial Moth Inchworm Indian Cobra Indian Elephant Indian Giant Squirrel Indian Palm Squirrel Indian python Indian Rhinoceros Indian Star Tortoise Indianmeal Moth Indigo Snake Indochinese Tiger Indri Inland Taipan Insect Insects Io Moth Irish Doodle Irish Elk Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish WolfHound Irukandji Jellyfish Italian Greyhound Ivory-billed woodpecker Ivy Bee
Jabiru Jacana Jack Crevalle Jack Russells Jack-Chi Jackabee Jackal Jackdaw Jackrabbit Jackson’s Chameleon Jagdterrier Jaguar Jaguarundi Cat Jamaican Boa Jamaican Iguana Japanese Bantam Chicken Japanese Beetle Japanese Chin Japanese Macaque Japanese rat snake Japanese Spitz Japanese Squirrel Japanese Terrier Javan Leopard Javan Rhinoceros Javanese Jellyfish Jerboa Jewel Beetle John Dory Jonah Crab Joro Spider Josephoartigasia monesi Jumping Spider Jungle Carpet Python Junglefowl
Kagu Kai Ken Kakapo Kaluga Sturgeon Kamehameha Butterfly Kangal Shepherd Dog Kangaroo Kangaroo Mouse Kangaroo Rat Katydid Kaua’i ‘Ō‘ō Kea Keagle Keel-Billed Toucan Keelback Keeshond Kelp Greenling Kentucky Warbler Kenyan Sand Boa Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear) Kerry Blue Terrier Kestrel Keta Salmon Key Deer Keyhole Cichlid Khao Manee Khapra Beetle Kiang Kiko Goat Killdeer Killer Clown Ball Python Killer Whale Killifish Kinabalu Giant Red Leech Kinder Goat King Cobra King Crab King Eider King Mackerel King Penguin King Quail King Rat Snake King Salmon King Shepherd King Snake King Vulture Kingfisher Kingklip Kinkajou Kirtland’s Snake Kishu Kissing Bugs Kissing Gourami Kit Fox Kitefin Shark Kiwi Klipspringer Knifefish Knight Anole Koala Kodiak Bear Kodkod Koi Fish Kokanee Salmon Komodo Dragon Komondor Kooikerhondje Koolie Korean Jindo Kori Bustard Kouprey Kowari Krait Krill Kudu Kudzu Bug Kuvasz
Labahoula Labmaraner Labout’s Fairy Wrasse Labrabull Labradane Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Labraheeler Labrottie Lace Bug Lace Monitor Ladybug Ladyfish Lagotto Romagnolo Lake Sturgeon Lake Trout Lakeland Terrier LaMancha Goat Lamprey Lancashire Heeler Lancetfish Landseer Newfoundland Lappet-faced Vulture Lapponian Herder Larder Beetle Large Munsterlander Largemouth Bass Laughing Kookaburra Lavender Albino Ball Python Lawnmower Blenny Lazarus Lizard Leaf-Tailed Gecko Leafcutter Ant Leafcutter Bee Least Flycatcher Leatherback Sea Turtle Leech Leedsichthys Leghorn Chicken Leichhardt’s Grasshopper Lemming Lemon Blast Ball Python Lemon Cuckoo Bumblebee Lemon Shark Lemur Leonberger Leopard Leopard Cat Leopard Frog Leopard Gecko Leopard Lizard Leopard Seal Leopard Shark Leopard Tortoise Leptocephalus Lesser Jacana Lesser Scaup Lhasa Apso Lhasapoo Liger Limpet Lineback Cattle Linnet Lion Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Lionfish Liopleurodon Liopleurodon Lipstick Albino Boa Little Brown Bat Little Penguin Livyatan Lizard Lizardfish Llama Loach Lobster Locust Loggerhead Shrike Lone Star Tick Long-Eared Owl Long-Haired Rottweiler Long-Tailed Tit Long-Winged Kite Spider Longfin Mako Shark Longnose Gar Lorikeet Loris Lowchen Lumpfish Luna Moth Luna Moth Caterpillar Lungfish Lurcher Lykoi Cat Lynx Lyrebird Lystrosaurus
Macaque Macaroni Penguin Macaw MacGillivray’s Warbler Machaeroides Mackenzie Valley Wolf Macrauchenia Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Madagascar Jacana Madagascar Tree Boa Madora Moth Magellanic Penguin Maggot Magnolia Warbler Magpie Magyarosaurus Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish) Maiasaura Maine Coon Mal Shi Malayan Civet Malayan Krait Malayan Tiger Malchi Mallard Malteagle Maltese Maltese Mix Maltese Shih Tzu Maltipom Maltipoo Mamba Mamushi Snake Man of War Jellyfish Manatee Manchester Terrier Mandarin Rat Snake Mandrill Maned Wolf Mangrove Snake Mangrove Snapper Manta Ray Mantella Frog Marabou Stork Marans Chicken Marble Fox Maremma Sheepdog Margay Marine Iguana Marine Toad Markhor Marmoset Marmot Marsh Frog Marsican Brown Bear Masiakasaurus Masked Angelfish Masked Palm Civet Mason Bee Massasauga Mastador Mastiff Mastiff Mix Mauzer May Beetle Mayan Cichlid Mayfly Meagle Mealworm Beetle Mealybug Meerkat Megalania Megalochelys Megalodon Megamouth Shark Meganeura Megatherium Meiolania Mekong Giant Catfish Merganser Mexican Alligator Lizard Mexican Black Kingsnake Mexican Eagle (Northern crested caracara) Mexican Fireleg Tarantula Mexican Free-Tailed Bat Mexican Mole Lizard Microraptor Midget Faded Rattlesnake Miki Milk Snake Milkfish Milkweed aphids Millipede Mini Labradoodle Mini Lop Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Husky Miniature Pinscher Mink Minke Whale Mississippi Kite Moccasin Snake Mockingbird Modern Game Chicken Mojarra Mojave Ball Python Mojave Rattlesnake Mola mola (Ocean Sunfish) Mole Mole Crab (Sand Flea) Mole Cricket Mole Snake Mollusk Molly Monarch Butterfly Mongoose Mongrel Monitor Lizard Monkey Monkfish Monocled Cobra Monte Iberia Eleuth Moon Jellyfish Moonglow Boa Moorhen Moose Moray Eel Morkie Morpho Butterfly Mosasaurus Moscow Watchdog Mosquito Moth Mountain Beaver Mountain Bluebird Mountain Cur Mountain Feist Mountain Gorilla Mountain Lion Mourning Dove Mourning Gecko Mourning Warbler Mouse Mouse Spider Mouse-Deer (Chevrotain) Mozambique Spitting Cobra Mud Snake Mudi Mudpuppy Mudskipper Mule Mule Deer Mulga Snake Mullet Fish Muntjac Muscovy Duck Musk Deer Muskellunge (Muskie) Muskox Muskrat Mussurana Snake Muttaburrasaurus Muttaburrasaurus Myna Bird
Nabarlek Naegleria Naked Mole Rat Narwhal Natterjack Nautilus Neanderthal Neapolitan Mastiff Nebelung Needlefish Nelore Cattle Neon Tetra Neptune Grouper Netherland Dwarf Rabbit New Hampshire Red Chicken Newfoundland Newfypoo Newt Nguni Cattle Nicobar pigeon Nigerian Goat Night Adder Night Heron Night Snake Nightingale Nightjar Nile Crocodile Nile Monitor Nile Perch Nilgai No See Ums Norfolk Terrier Norrbottenspets North American Black Bear Northern Alligator Lizard Northern Bobwhite Northern Cardinal Northern Flicker Northern Fur Seal Northern Harrier Northern Inuit Dog Northern Jacana Northern Parula Northern Pintail Northern Potoo Northern Screamer Northern Water Snake Norway Rat Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Forest Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nose-Horned Viper Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Nubian Goat Nudibranch Numbat Nuralagus Nurse Shark Nut Weevil Nuthatch Nutria Nyala
Oak Toad Oarfish Ocean Perch Ocean Pout Ocean Whitefish Oceanic Whitetip Shark Ocellated Turkey Ocelot Octopus Oenpelli python Oilfish Okapi Old English Sheepdog Old House Borer Oleander Hawk Moth Olingo Olive Baboon Olive python Olive Sea Snake Olm Olympic Marmot Onagadori Chicken Onager Opabinia Opah Opaleye (Rudderfish) Opossum Oranda Goldfish Orange Baboon Tarantula Orange Dream Ball Python Orange Roughy Orange Spider Orange Tanager (Orange-Headed Tanager) Orange-Crowned Warbler Orangutan Orb Weaver Orchard Oriole Orchid Dottyback Oregon Spotted Frog Ori-Pei Oribi Oriental Cockroach Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Orinoco Crocodile Ornate Bichir Ornate Black-Tailed Rattlesnake Ornate Box Turtle Ornithocheirus Ornithomimus Ortolan Bunting Oscar Fish Osprey Ostracod Ostrich Otter Otterhound Ovenbird Oviraptor Owl Owl Butterfly Owlfly (Ascalaphidae) Ox Oxpecker Oyster Oyster Toadfish Ozark Bass
Pachycephalosaurus Pacific Coast Tick Pacific Sleeper Shark Pacific Spaghetti Eel Paddlefish Pademelon Painted Bunting Painted Turtle Palaeoloxodon namadicus Palaeophis Paleoparadoxia Palm Rat Palo Verde Beetle Panda Pied Ball Python Pangolin Pantaloon Bee Panther Panthera atrox (American Lion) Papillon Papillon Mix Paradise Flying Snake Parakeet Parasaurolophus Parrot Parrot Snake Parrotfish Parrotlet Parson Russell Terrier Parti Schnauzer Partridge Patagonian Mara Patagotitan Patas Monkey Patterdale Terrier Pea Puffer Peacock Peacock Bass Peacock Butterfly Peacock Spider Peagle Peekapoo Pekingese Pelagornis Pelagornithidae Pelican Pelycosaurs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Penguin Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach Peppered Moth Peppermint Angelfish Perch Fish Père David’s Deer Peregrine Falcon Peringuey’s Adder Perro De Presa Canario Persian Peruvian Guinea Pig Peruvian Inca Orchid Pesquet’s Parrot (Dracula Parrot) Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Petite Goldendoodle Pharaoh Hound Pheasant Pheasant-tailed Jacana Philippine Cobra Phoenix Chicken Phorusrhacos Phytosaurs Picardy Spaniel Pictus Catfish Piebald Dachshund Pied Ball Python Pied Tamarin Pied-Billed Grebe Pig Pig-Nosed Turtle Pigeon Pika Pike Fish Pileated Woodpecker Pinacate Beetle Pine Beetle Pine Marten Pine Siskin Pine Snake Pine Snake Pinfish Pink Bollworm Pink Fairy Armadillo Pink Salmon Pink Toed Tarantula Pink-Necked Green Pigeon Pipe Snake Pipefish Piranha Pit Bull Pit Viper Pitador Pitsky Plains Hognose Snake Platinum Arowana Platybelodon Platypus Plesiosaur Pliosaur Plott Hound Mix Plott Hounds Plymouth Rock Chicken Pocket Beagle Pocket Pitbull Podenco Canario Pointer Pointer Mix Poison Dart Frog Polacanthus Polar Bear Polecat Polish Chicken Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polish Tatra Sheepdog Polka Dot Stingray Pollock Fish Polyphemus Moth Pomapoo Pomchi Pomeagle Pomeranian Pomeranian Mix Pompano Fish Pomsky Pond Skater Poochon Poodle Poogle Pool Frog Porbeagle Shark Porcupine Porcupinefish Portuguese Podengo Possum Potato Beetle Potoo Potoroo Powderpost Beetle Prairie Chicken Prairie Dog Prairie Rattlesnake Prawn Praying Mantis Proboscis Monkey Procoptodon Pronghorn Psittacosaurus Psittacosaurus Pteranodon Pterodactyl Pudelpointer Puertasaurus Puff Adder Pufferfish Puffin Pug Pug Mix Pugapoo Puggle Pugshire Puli Puma Pumi Pumpkin Patch Tarantula Purple Emperor Butterfly Purple Finch Purple Gallinule Purple Tarantula Purussaurus Puss Caterpillar Puss Moth Pygmy Hippopotamus Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey) Pygmy python Pygmy Rattlesnake Pygmy Shark Pygora Goat Pyjama Shark Pyrador Pyredoodle Pyrenean Mastiff Pyrenean Shepherd Pyrosome Python
Quagga Quahog Clam Quail Queen Snake Quetzal Quetzalcoatlus northropi Quokka Quoll
Rabbit Raccoon Raccoon Dog Racer Snake Radiated Tortoise Ragamuffin Ragdoll Raggle Rainbow Boa Rainbow Grasshopper (Dactylotum bicolor) Rainbow Kribs (Kribensis) Rainbow Shark Rat Rat Snakes Rat Terrier Rattlesnake Red Ackie Monitor Red Aphids Red Deer Red Diamondback Rattlesnake Red Drum Fish Red Finch Red Fox Red Kite Red Knee Tarantula Red Nose Pit Bull Red Panda Red Paper Wasp Red Racer Snake Red Spitting Cobra Red Squirrel Red Star Chicken Red Tail Boa (common boa) Red Wolf Red-Bellied Black Snake Red-Bellied Woodpecker Red-Billed Quelea Bird Red-Eared Slider Red-Eyed Tree Frog Red-Footed Tortoise Red-handed Tamarin Red-Headed Vulture Red-Lipped Batfish Red-Shouldered Hawk Red-Tailed Cuckoo Bumblebee Red-winged blackbird Redback Spider Redbone Coonhound Redcap Chicken Redear Sunfish Redhump Eartheater Redstart Redtail Catfish Reef Shark Regal Jumping Spider Reindeer Repenomamus Reticulated python Rex Rabbit Rhamphosuchus Rhea Rhesus Macaque Rhino Beetle Rhino Viper Rhinoceros Rhode Island Red Chicken Rhodesian Ridgeback Rhombic Egg-Eater Snake Ribbon Eel Ribbon Snake Rim Rock Crowned Snake Ring-billed Gull Ringed Kingfisher Rinkhals Snake River Otter River Turtle Roadrunner Robber Flies Robin Rock Bass Rock Crab Rock Hyrax Rock Python Rockfish Rockhopper Penguin Rodents Roe Deer Rooster Root Aphids Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Roseate Spoonbill Rosy Boa Rotterman Rottle Rottsky Rottweiler Rottweiler Mix Rough Earth Snake Rough Green Snake Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard) Rove Beetle Royal Penguin Rubber Boa Ruby-Crowned Kinglet Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Ruddy Duck Ruddy Turnstone Rufous Hummingbird Russel’s Viper Russell Terrier Russian Bear Dog Russian Blue Russian Tortoise
Saanen Goat Saarloos Wolfdog Saber-Toothed Tiger Sable Sable Black German Shepherd Sable Ferret Sable German Shepherd Saddleback Caterpillar Saiga Sailfish Saint Berdoodle Saint Bernard Saint Shepherd Salamander Salmon Salmon Shark Saluki Sambar Samoyed San Francisco Garter Snake Sand Cat Sand Crab Sand Dollar Sand Lizard Sand Tiger Shark Sand Viper Sandhill Crane Sandpiper Sandworm Saola Sapsali Sarcosuchus Sardines Sarkastodon Sarplaninac Sarus Crane Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko Saturniidae Moth Sauropoda Sauropoda Savanna Goat Savannah Monitor Savannah Sparrow Savu Python Saw-scaled Viper Sawfish Scale-Crested Pygmy Tyrant Scaleless Ball Python Scallops Scarab Beetle Scarlet Kingsnake Scarlet Macaw Scarlet Tanager Schapendoes Schipperke Schneagle Schnoodle Scimitar-horned Oryx Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Scorpion Scorpion Fish Scotch Collie Scottish Deerhound Scottish Fold Cat Scottish Terrier Scrotum Frog Sculpin Scutosaurus Sea Anemone Sea Bass Sea Dragon Sea Eagle Sea Lion Sea Otter Sea Roach Sea Slug Sea Snake Sea Spider Sea Squirt Sea Trout Sea Turtle Sea Urchin Seagull Seahorse Seal Sealyham Terrier Sedge Warbler Sehuencas Water Frog Sei Whale Senegal Parrot Senepol Cattle Sequined Spider Serval Seymouria Shantungosaurus Shark Sharp-Shinned Hawk Sharp-Tailed Snake Shastasaurus Sheep Sheepadoodle Sheepshead Fish Shepadoodle Shepkita Shepweiler Shetland Sheepdog Shiba Inu Shiba Inu Mix Shichi Shih Poo Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Mix Shikoku Shiloh Shepherd Shiranian Shoebill Stork Shollie Short-Eared Owl Short-Faced Bear Shortfin Mako Shark Shrew Shrimp Siamese Siberian Siberian Husky Siberian Ibex Siberian Retriever Siberian Tiger Siberpoo Sichuan Takin (Tibetan Takin) Sidewinder Sika Deer Silken Windhound Silkie Chicken Silky Shark Silky Terrier Silver Dollar Silver Labrador Simbakubwa Sinosauropteryx Sivatherium Six-Eyed Sand Spiders Sixgill shark Skate Fish Skeleton Tarantula Skink Lizard Skipjack Tuna Skua Skunk Skye Terrier Sleeper Shark Sloth Slovak Cuvac Slow Worm Slug Smallmouth Bass Smilosuchus Smokybrown Cockroach Smooth Earth Snake Smooth Fox Terrier Smooth Green Snake Smooth Hammerhead Shark Smooth Snake Snail Snailfish Snake Snapping Turtle Snook Fish Snorkie Snouted Cobra Snow Bunting Snow Crab Snow Goose Snow Leopard Snowberry Clearwing Moth Snowflake Eel Snowshoe Snowshoe Hare Snowy Owl Sockeye Salmon Soldier Beetle Somali Song Sparrow Song Thrush South China Tiger Southeastern Blueberry Bee Southern Black Racer Southern Flannel Moth Southern Hognose Snake Southern House Spider Southern Pacific Rattlesnake Spadefoot Toad Spanador Spanish Goat Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mastiff Spanish Water Dog Sparrow Sparrowhawk Speckled Kingsnake Speckled Trout Spectacled Bear Sperm Whale Sphynx Spider Spider Ball Python Spider Beetle Spider Monkey Spider Wasp Spider-Tailed Horned Viper Spinner Shark Spinone Italiano Spinosaurus Spiny bush viper Spiny Dogfish Spiny Hill Turtle Spitting Cobra Spixs Macaw Sponge Spongy Moth Spongy Moth Spotted Bass Spotted Gar Spotted Garden Eel Spotted Lanternfly Spotted python Spotted Skunk Springador Springbok Springerdoodle Squash Bee Squash Beetle Squid Squirrel Squirrel Monkey Squirrelfish Sri Lankan Elephant Stabyhoun Staffordshire Bull Terrier Stag Beetle Standard Schnauzer Star-nosed mole Starfish Stargazer Fish Steelhead Salmon Steller’s Sea Cow Stick Insect Stiletto Snake Stingray Stoat Stone Crab Stonechat Stonefish Stoplight Loosejaw Stork Strawberry Hermit Crab Striped Bass Striped Hyena Striped Rocket Frog Stromatolite Stupendemys Sturgeon Styracosaurus Suchomimus Suckerfish Sugar Glider Sulcata Tortoise Sultan Chicken Sumatran Elephant Sumatran Orangutan Sumatran Rhinoceros Sumatran Tiger Summer Tanager Sun Bear Sunbeam Snake Sunset Ball Python Super Pastel Ball Python Supersaurus Superworm Surgeonfish Sussex Chicken Swai Fish Swainson’s Hawk Swallow Swallowtail Butterfly Swallowtail Caterpillar Swan Swedish Elkhound Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Swordfish Syrian Hamster
Taco Terrier Tailless Whip Scorpion Taimen Fish Taipan Takin Tamarin Tamaskan Tang Tangerine Leopard Gecko Tapanuli Orangutan Tapir Tarantula Tarantula Hawk Tarbosaurus Tarpon Tarsier Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian Tiger Tasmanian Tiger Snake Tawny Frogmouth Tawny Mining Bee Tawny Owl Teacup Chihuahua Teacup Maltese Teacup Miniature Horse Teacup Poodle Teddy Bear Hamster Teddy Guinea Pig Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Telescope Fish Ten-Lined June Beetle Tennessee Walking Horse Tenrec Tent Caterpillar Tentacled Snake Tenterfield Terrier Termite Terrier Terror Bird Tetra Texas Blind Snake Texas Brown Tarantula Texas Coral Snake Texas Garter Snake Texas Heeler Texas Indigo Snake Texas Night Snake Texas Rat Snake Texas Spiny Lizard Thai Ridgeback Thalassomedon Thanatosdrakon Therizinosaurus Theropod Thornback Ray Thorny Devil Thresher Shark Thrush Thylacoleo Thylacoleo carnifex Thylacosmilus Tibetan Fox Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tick Tiffany Tiger Tiger Beetle Tiger Moth Tiger Muskellunge (Muskie) Tiger Rattlesnake Tiger Salamander Tiger Shark Tiger snake Tiger Swallowtail Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar Tiger Trout Tiktaalik Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake) Timor python Tire Track Eel Titan Beetle Titanoboa Titanosaur Toadfish Tokay Gecko Tomato Hornworm Torkie Tornjak Tortoise Tosa Toucan Towhee Toxodon Toy Fox Terrier Toy Poodle Transylvanian Hound Trapdoor spider Tree Cricket Tree Frog Tree Kangaroo Tree Snake Tree swallow Tree Viper (Bamboo Viper) Treecreeper Treehopper Treeing Tennessee Brindle Treeing Walker Coonhound Triggerfish Troodon Tropicbird Trout Tsetse Fly Tuatara Tufted Coquette Tufted Titmouse Tully Monster Tuna Tundra Swan Turaco Turkey Turkey Vulture Turkish Angora Turnspit Turtle Frog Turtles Tusoteuthis Tussock Moth Tussock Moth Caterpillar Twig Snake Tylosaurus Tyrannosaurus Rex
Uakari Uaru Cichlid Uguisu Uinta Ground Squirrel Uintatherium Umbrellabird Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth) Underwing Moth Upland Sandpiper Ural owl Urechis unicinctus (Penis Fish) Urial Uromastyx (Spiny-Tailed Lizard) Urutu Snake Utonagan
Valley Bulldog Vampire Bat Vampire Crab Vampire Squid Vaquita Veery Vegavis Velociraptor Venus Flytrap Vermilion Flycatcher Vervet Monkey Vestal Cuckoo Bumblebee Vicuña Vine Snake Vinegaroon Viper Viper Boa Viper Shark (dogfish) Viperfish Virgin Islands Dwarf Gecko Vizsla Volcano Snail Vole Volpino Italiano Vulture
Wahoo Fish Waimanu Walking Catfish Wallaby Walleye Fish Walrus Wandering Albatross Warbler Warthog Wasp Water Beetle Water Buffalo Water Bug Water Dragon Water Vole Waterbuck Wattled Jacana Wax Moth Weasel Weaver Bird Weimaraner Weimardoodle Wels Catfish Welsh Black Cattle Welsh Corgi Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland Terrier West Siberian Laika Western Blacklegged Tick Western Blind Snake Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Western Gorilla Western Green Mamba Western Hognose Snake Western Kingbird Western Lowland Gorilla Western Rat Snake Western Rattlesnake (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) Western Tanager Westiepoo Whale Shark Wheaten Terrier Whimbrel Whinchat Whippet Whiptail Lizard White Bass White Butterfly White Catfish White Crappie White Ferret / Albino Ferrets White German Shepherd White Marlin White Rhinoceros White Shark White Sturgeon White Tiger White-Crowned Sparrow White-Eyed Vireo White-Faced Capuchin White-shouldered House Moth White-tail deer White-Tailed Eagle Whitetail Deer Whiting Whoodle Whooping Crane Wild Boar Wildebeest Willow Flycatcher Willow Warbler Winter Moth Wire Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Wirehaired Vizsla Wiwaxia Wolf Wolf Eel Wolf Snake Wolf Spider Wolffish Wolverine Woma Python Wombat Wood Bison Wood Duck Wood Frog Wood Tick Wood Turtle Woodlouse Woodlouse Spider Woodpecker Woodrat Wool Carder Bee Woolly Aphids Woolly Bear Caterpillar Woolly Mammoth Woolly Monkey Woolly Rhinoceros Worm Worm Snake Wrasse Writing Spider Wrought Iron Butterflyfish Wryneck Wyandotte Chicken Wyoming Toad
X-Ray Tetra Xeme (Sabine’s Gull) Xenacanthus Xenoceratops Xenoposeidon Xenotarsosaurus Xerus Xiaosaurus Xiaotingia Xingu River Ray Xiongguanlong Xiphactinus Xoloitzcuintli
Yabby Yak Yakutian Laika Yarara Yellow Anaconda Yellow Aphids Yellow Bass Yellow Bellied Sapsucker Yellow Belly Ball Python Yellow Bullhead Catfish Yellow Cobra Yellow Crazy Ant Yellow Perch Yellow Sac Spider Yellow Spotted Lizard Yellow Tanager (Black-and-Yellow Tanager) Yellow Tang Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Yellow-Eyed Penguin Yellow-faced Bee Yellowfin Tuna Yellowhammer Yellowish Cuckoo Bumblebee (formerly Fernald’s Cuckoo Bumblebee) Yellowjacket (Yellow Jacket) Yellowtail Snapper Yellowthroat Yeti Crab Yokohama Chicken Yoranian Yorkie Bichon Yorkiepoo Yorkshire Terrier
Zebra Zebra Finch Zebra Mussels Zebra Pleco Zebra Shark Zebra Snake Zebra Spitting Cobra Zebra Tarantula Zebrafish (Zebra Fish) Zebu Zokor Zonkey Zorse Zuchon

Wife and I are here for a long weekend, did the EMF 10K this morning. This city is really incredibly beautiful, decent public transport, good coffee, but the one disappointing this so far has been food. We looked through the most upvoted posts on this subreddit with the “food and drink” flair and went to Kampong Ah Lee, Fava, The Outsider (very touristy area so weren’t expecting much), the Edinburgh Street Food market in the Omni Centre, and an outdoor food truck market in Stockbridge. All have offered just very standard or sub-standard quality, nothing particularly brilliant (except the hog roast sandwich from Junk at ESF). We found a superb pie/scotch egg place in Stockbridge (Harkness Pies) and a great MTL bagel place (Bross Bagel) in I guess Fountainbridge, but that’s about it.
What are we missing? We’re happy to go further afield, but all these places are rated like 4.4+ and almost none of them deserve it…
EDIT: Thanks to those of you who have given new recommendations! Where those recommendations are “Go to Greggs”, I’ll just add that we’re visiting from London, not the Moon…

was absolutely obsessed with Butter & Scotch’s s’mores pie. with their being closed, any recommendations for s’mores-adjacent desserts? any borough or even jersey is great with me.

Albus Dumbledore - Whiskey Honeycomb: This flavor embodies Dumbledore's warmth and complexity. A smooth whiskey base blended with crunchy bits of golden honeycomb, it represents his deep knowledge and the sweetness hidden beneath his serious exterior. It's both comforting and sophisticated, much like Dumbledore himself.
Minerva McGonagall - Scotch Malt: As stern and sharp as McGonagall can be, this flavor matches her with the rich, smoky taste of Scotch whiskey infused with malt. It's a traditional flavor that speaks to her Scottish heritage and no-nonsense approach, but with a depth that reveals her caring nature.
Severus Snape - Amaretto Sambuca: Dark and intense, this flavor combines the almond-like sweetness of amaretto with the licorice punch of sambuca, reflecting the complexity and the hidden layers of Snape’s personality. It's a flavor that might leave you with a bitter finish, much like the bittersweet revelations of Snape's true loyalties.
Horace Slughorn - Brandy Fig*: Rich and a bit indulgent, this flavor suits Slughorn’s love of comfort and finer things. Brandy for its deep, warming qualities mixed with the sweet, dark notes of figs creates an opulent ice cream, perfect for someone who enjoys the company of the influential.
Filius Flitwick - Rum Raisin: This cheerful concoction matches Flitwick’s light-hearted spirit and charm. The sweet and slightly spicy rum ice cream dotted with rum-soaked raisins pays homage to his jovial and somewhat mischievous nature.
Sybill Trelawney - Absinthe Lavender: Mysterious and a bit eccentric, this flavor blends the potent, herbal notes of absinthe with a touch of sweet lavender, mirroring Trelawney’s mystical and unpredictable nature. It's an ice cream that promises a glimpse of the extraordinary.
** Hagrid - Moonshine Apple Pie**: A hearty, comforting flavor that fits Hagrid's giant heart and rustic style. Moonshine brings a strong, spirited kick to the sweet, homely taste of apple pie, creating a flavor that's as bold and straightforward as Hagrid himself.
Pomona Sprout - Matcha Sake: This flavor is a refined and soothing blend that reflects Professor Sprout's deep connection to the plant world and her nurturing spirit. The earthy, vibrant green of matcha represents her expertise in Herbology and her daily life amidst the greenhouses at Hogwarts. Infused with a hint of sake, the ice cream gains a subtle, refined alcoholic warmth, echoing the depth of her knowledge and the calm, steadying influence she has on her students. This sophisticated yet comforting flavor perfectly encapsulates Professor Sprout’s personality and her dedication to growth—both in her plants and her pupils.

It was just another usual night, same routine; go to raymond’s club, get changed, practice my typical routine, preform, go home. easy right? easier said then done.
my name is carla mabey-carpenter
it’s the good ol’ 50s, and i’m a showgirl.
i’ve been a showgirl for quite some time, not years like my coworkers, but long enough to make decent pay. now i know what’s goin’ on in ya noggin’. “oh carla why would you become a show girl? you coulda been a nice housewife.” everyone i knew thought that about me, but what’s even more irritating? that they didn’t even have to say it. it’d be written all over their dumb faces.
i get out of my teal car and waltz into raymond’s club, and i’m one inch ahead of the door before i’m stopped, and who is it? raymond. i already knew his shtick, he was gonna ramble on about me being late and yadda yadda. i’m tired of hearing it and tune it out if i could without all his shouting and yapping.
“you are 30 minutes late! don’t you wanna make a quick buck? have a hot meal? a roof over your empty head?”
he said in his raspy voice from yelling. i roll my blue eyes at him, ready-ing my script in my head,
“yes i do raymond, you’re right it won’t happen again, i’m sorry.” i say blankly. “yeah, yeah, just get on stage…”
raymond said pushing my back towards the dressing rooms.
“big oaf..”
i thought to myself, i open the light adorned door west of the main stage and greet my coworkers.
“evening ladies.” i say while hanging up my coat.
“heya carla!”
said a pale woman in a southern accent, who i knew as victoria “vicky” vicky was the type of person who left a lasting impression on you, she was a looker, you could tell she was gonna have her name in lights one day.
“let me guess? was it crazy ray?” she said while fluffing her blonde hair.
“ding ding ding! we have a winner!” i said in a jokey tone.
“we’ll you betta’ get ready soon red, shows starting in 10.” vicky informed.
she called me red from my hair, i called her blondie. i walk over to my vanity and put on my blonde wig, raymond told me to wear it since i started, he said it because it was “unsexy” don’t know why, don’t wanna. i put on my makeup and outfit and sit in my chair, hoping by tomorrow i’ll make ends meet and pay my rent. theirs no way no how i’ll move back in with my mother. as i’m lost in space, my other coworker strolls in with 3 coffees, dotty. dotty was about as sweet as pie, your mind rushes to “now why would a sweet girl like that work here?” it was a unspoken rule here not to ask though. “how are you girls?” she grinned while placing the coffees on our tables. “ain’t complaining.” vicky answers. dotty and vicky make small talk while i stare at myself in the mirror. it had the name “Claire” ingrained on the bottom, we were allowed to choose fake names for ourselves, but raymond chose for me. he said because it meant famous in french. yeah right. me famous? who would want me in a movie- i’m back from space thanks to vicky snapping her fingers in my face. “red! come back from dreamland, we’re on.” her and dotty and the other girls walk out, leaving me in my seat. i sigh. i cross my arms while standing up. “gotta give these bozos a show.” i thought. me and the girls are behind the pink velvet curtain, i’m behind a girl whose real name i didn’t know but was called paige’s. i didn’t know her that well but from watching her she’s real two faced. always pretending to be everyone’s friend, (especially raymond’s) but mutters insults under her breath. i didn’t want to stand next to her. she was the type to tell you you’re messing up and make fun of you, and mess you up even more. i inched closer to an acquaintance dahlia. she was a closed book. she never said much and was always doing her own thing. i could tell this job wasn’t for her, heck it wasn’t for everybody. it took guts. it was the last resort kinda job, if you didn’t make it in a news outlet, a restaurant, babysitting, you’d be here. i glance down at my costume, then at the others, this weeks getup is a little better then prior, pink playsuit with cream colored accents and silver sequins going up the middle. i take a deep breath. inhaling how much i don’t wanna do this forever, exhaling that i’m a whirlin’ twirlin’ tramp. i know I’m never gonna get a serious job ever again. maybe when- my thoughts were put off when the curtains rise. i scan the ground floor to if theirs customers, it’s just two tipsy men sitting at the tables and the bar is full. “buncha wasted freeloaders” i grumble lowly. the music cuts on and me and the girls do our routine; we take turns singing the lyrics to the song, we kick our legs in the air, we spin. we finish and take our bows. it was crickets out there, not even a pity clap from raymond or the bartender. “we did good out there girls, i’m proud of y’all.” vicky encouraged. they were just bein’ sour grapes she joked. the group walked down the stage and i peeked through the curtains, not even a wink or grab. man we sucked tonight, raymond’s not gonna like this. i stroll to the dressing room trying to decide whether to get changed the fastest to leave, or the slowest so raymond can’t scold me. i wasn’t scared of raymond, i was scared of what he might do. he wasn’t very from reasonable, stubborn, and when you got fired, he made you regret it. i decide the slower option and dillydally. i drink the coffee dotty got me and go outside to get a paper from the stand. front page:
“the local mob and gangs are out of control here in the big apple, but are picky when it comes to territory. disputes are still ongoing and are just as messy and inhumane. stay safe out their folks!”
i look up from the newspaper.
“i just hope they don’t take this part of town.” i pray.
i head back inside to some kind of commotion, it’s that dahlia having a fit of some sorts? i stand front of the door perplexed, dahlia never made so much as a peep since i known her, maybe someone grabbed her and it got to her? i scan the room, all of the patrons have gone. maybe they got caught and ran out?
“Just shut up!” dahlia shouts violently out of the dressing room,
Raymond follows behind her.
“aw cmon doll face, you’re getting worked up over nothing.” he fake-reassures.
“Ugh! you don’t understand anything! Don’t you get i’ve had enough!”
“Hey YOU signed up for this!” raymond snaps back.
“i didn’t wanna be in this gig forever!”
she stretched her arm out facing the stage.
“You know it’s a big surprise that all this complaining and bossing is coming out of you Ann!”
i eventually go to vicky to ask what led up to this.
“what’s all this about blondie?” i whispered. “i’m not even sure, one minute she’s sitting at her table and the next she hits her fist on the table and storms out!”
i look at her then dahlia or “ann” i never seen so much anger on her face, she was always so silent and timid.
“complaining?! look who’s talking cheeky bastard! the only one bossy around here is you!”
“you’ve got a smart-mouth don’t’cha? since when did you grow a pair?”
“before i met you!” dahlia slapped raymond in a quick motion. he quickly brushes it off, unfazed.
“you can’t hit me!”
“sure i can, i don’t work here anymore. you’re not my boss!”
she growled. “you’re quitting? just like that? you’ll regret this and come crawling back.”
before she can spit another insult she grabs her coat and left in a huff. Raymond runs his hand through his hair while inhaling behind his teeth and turns to the bar and leaned on it. we all just stood there silent, waiting for something. finally vicky spoke. “let’s…go change girls…” they follow. i stay staring at raymond. after what felt like an hour i go up to him and see he poured himself a scotch.
“raymond…” i say softly he signed before he answers
“look…i just need a minute…i left your paycheck in my office, take it and go home …”
i wasn’t in the mood to linger much longer so i did as he said. only 15 bucks…that’s not even enough for half of my rent. the drive home was silent, and as soon as i open the door to my room i shift towards my bedroom and collapse onto my bed. glad that’s over with.
Tuesday•1955•morning
i laid in bed thinking about yesterday’s screaming contest, i wonder if raymond gonna be hard on us now for dahlia quitting, guess i just have to grin and bare it if so. i got ready for the day and locked my apartment door, i scanned my view from my balcony, “this city’s turning filthier going and coming.” i thought. since i didn’t have groceries i went to the diner next to my complex, it was shabby like the rest of the buildings round’ here but in a comforting way. i order bacon and eggs with pancakes, wasn’t the best but i ain’t hard to please, i pay my check and pick up some groceries as well decide to sit in the park. it was best to go there early morning since all the mobsters would hangout there at night and nobody wanted to be mixed up in their business, most of all me. who would willingly shoot people in middle of the street just cuz they looked at ya funny? i swear those men have no regard for other people’s lives. i sit on the park bench and pull out the book i’m reading; “the talented mr. ripely” it’s not a bad read so far, he has some traits i see in myself, we both live in manhattan, and he always felt different…like he didn’t belong. as i’m lost in my book, i see a boy walking his bike and a paper in hand. he sees me and gave me the newspaper. “free paper for the pretty lady.” i thank him and he continued walking. i guess it wouldn’t hurt to take take a break. FRONT PAGE:
“local mob boss fallon luciano claimed fifth avenue as territory, him and his crew is armed and dangerous, you don’t wanna ruffle this guys feathers, when will the gang wars end?”
i made a disgusted sigh, these cheap crooks are claiming areas where normal citizens live, and can shoot anyone they felt like right outside someone’s window. truly selfish people. i roll up the paper and rested it on the bench, before i take a deep breath, and get up and go home. i finish my house chores sit down in front of the couch, i scope out the living room and am proud of the work i did. damn…i’m so good at cleaning. although i wish i was good at other things. growing up i didn’t have many hobbies, i have a talent for singing raymond told me, but overtime i lost the passion for it. i’m just gonna get tonight over with, hopefully by friday i’ll have enough for rent. maybe with my savings i’ll go on vacation…oh…who am i kidding? my savings are enough for a 2 day trip to jersey. it’s not like i’ll go to hawaii anytime soon. i sigh, and turn on the television. maybe it’ll take my mind off things. after watching a tv movie i check the clock; 8:16 pm “shit.” i breath lowly i grab my coat and lock my door and drove off to work. i do the same routine once more, but i could tell the tension was still there from yesterday. some part of me was waiting to see dahlia, thinking she was exaggerating, that she’d be in the back of the dressing room with us, but she was a no show. i wave to red, she smiled softly at me then applied her lipstick. raymond’s not hovering around the dressing room or bar, so before i changed i went into his office. admittedly, i was curious to know the history between him and dahlia. i knock on the dark mahogany door “come in!” i heard before opening the door widely. “can i help you miss claire?” he asked. his feet on his desk smoking a cigar. “yes…” i answer while folding my hands. screw it just ask him popped into my head and i wasn’t one to sugarcoat anything. “you know what, i’m just gonna cut to the chase.” i say assertively. raymond raised an eyebrow. “how do you know dahlia? what’s your relationship?” i said crossing my arms.
he scaled me up and down “what’s it to you?” he said in a tired voice breaking eye contact.
“you obviously knew her before she worked here, she definitely knows you.” his eyes darted to me.
“it’s nothing worth to you paige…” his eyes drifted away from me, i pouted. after realizing raymond isn’t gonna dump his regrets on me, i’ll just give in for now.
“go on get ready now, it’s a big night tonight.” he shooed me.
big night? on a tuesday? hardly anyone came in cept’ your casual drunkard.
“oh, i expensed some fancier clothes for ya, shut the door on your way out.”
i nodded and left. i go over to the dressing room and see the girls taking extra time on their hair and makeup, considering how more put-together they look then usual. i am curious what raymond meant buy “expensed” for our costumes, i unzip the cover of one of the clothes on the rack and i’m stunned. i never seen such a beautiful ensemble before. i couldn’t tell what it looked like in full but it definitely looked expensive, a white tuft soft white feathers adorned with lace patterns all around, small white ribbons, and covered of glitter. it was incredibly gorgeous. it obviously wasn’t for me though, me being a backup dancesinger i wore similar clothes to the main dancer but lackluster. this definitely suited vicky more. i remembed to get ready at my table. and finished when raymond knocks and comes in
“hey, you girls look great, show starts in 5-“
he said in a cutoff he darted to me. “hey, why you wearing the wrong getup?”
“wrong?” i question, slightly cocking my head.
“your outfit was for vicky, and hers was yours, switch.”
my heart fluttered a bit in my chest, i got the beautiful outfit?
“break a leg, and don’t mess up.”
raymond said while shutting the door. i asked vicky “i’m the main dancer?” i said unsure of myself.
“yeah! raymond didn’t tell you? he commissioned that outfit just for you red!”
she said beaming, the beauty mark on her cheek moved upward. she looked really excited for me surprisingly, i’d thought she’d be a tad jealous. that’s what was so good about vicky, she was always so kind and genuine to everyone, even to those who didn’t deserve it. we changed and get on stage,
wow it looked even better on. red was right, it was made for me.
i’m feeling excited being the lead, not sure why but i am. suddenly i hear alot of chattering from the customers, i peek through the curtain and see a table of men in expensive looking suits smoking fat smelly cigars, they looked old, late 60s to be specific, and were shooting back whisky and bourbon like it was water. they were definitely gangsters. the loud talking, silver locks, heavy eyebags with faded scars. i decide i’ve seen enough. i knew i’d get good pay though, so that was something. i keep checking myself in the mirror, i start to sweat a little, if i look sexy enough and give these crooks a good time, i’ll make great pay. i was having the preshow jitters, i quit smoking 2 years ago, but i’d die for a cigarette right now. my train of thought was derailed by a even louder chatter, oh what now? did the queen herself waltz in? i didn’t even see who it was, nor did i want to. more then anything i wanted to do the show, get my riches, go home and pay my rent. hopefully i’d have some leftover and buy myself something nice. i caught myself daydreaming then felt a tap on my shoulder,
“claire, c’mon sweetie we’re up.” said dotty motherly.
i hear our heels clack on the wood floor in unison as we got to the wall of red velvet in front of us. the curtains raised; the lights dimmed and a spotlight hit us as the music cut on, i posed waiting for my chorus, i bounced my hips with one hand and the other in the air. i sang loud and it carried through the room, the girls harmonizing with me. i raised my arms like a ballerina, tilted my head back, rolled my shoulders. i looked at the entrance for a while til i heard a clink of glasses coming from the table in front of the stage, in front of me. i see a man sitting in the middle who is visibly younger then his company, downing a glass of beer, he Stares at me while sipping his glass, his eyes were small and serious, almost squinting. a strand of his black hair fell on his forehead, i felt like he was staring at something behind me. i broke my stare and flashed a huge smile like i was taking a family photo towards the crowd. “just smile and look pretty” i thought to myself, all to make better pay. i swayed my hips to the beat and tilt my head upwards singing the lyrics. the song ends, the lights dim. Few other patrons clapped, not the table in front. during the applause one of the older gangster men burst into a hearty laugh, the young one continued drinking despite watching me the whole time.
they didn’t see me at all. except…that one.
i bow whilst taking in some deep breaths, i thought about addressing the men, but after i got the spotlight and they didn’t so much as hear me, i didn’t wanna give them a share.
after i returned back stage, vicky congratulated me. she seemed genuinely proud of me, like i was training for this for years. too bad i didn’t think of it that way
“Red you did it! you couldn’t have done it better, you looked great out there.”
she says with her hands close to her chest.
“thanks vicky, your the best.”
i replied with a half smile. after she goes change, i couldn’t think of anything to relieve my pent up emotions, i was angry that i didn’t get more viewers, stressed about the stupid bills! having second thoughts about getting evicted, moving back home.
No. i won’t let that get to me, how can i relax before going home? a drink? no they mostly serve old fashions and beers here, not to be miss picky but is a simple glass of red so hard to get? then i remember one of the girls smokes here. i know, i know, going back to my old habits is bad, but i just needed a break, a smoke break to put it. i scan my surroundings for one of my coworkers who i knew had a pack, why i couldn’t just buy one? i know myself, i used to love-i love smoking, and if i had a whole pack in my possession i’d smoke it all in 2 hours. so just one is all i need to take the edge off.
i knew i seen dahlia smoke a few times, maybe she left some in her vanity, i go over to it and see it was decorated with some of her fiery personality, photographs of her and some of her friends it looks like, pearls strung around the mirror in a messy manner, makeup stains on the mirror and desk top. we all had the same vanity’s backstage so i knew there was a drawer, i opened it to see 3 cigarettes scattered around with some of her odds and ends. i take just the one and tell vicky i’m taking a smoke break, almost doing a double take at me.
“red! i thought you quit? isn’t it better to let old habits die?” she said in a whiny tone.
“hey it’s just one cigarette, it’s not like it’s gonna kill me.” i say defensively
“you know, i read in a magazine that it actually leads to lung cancer! you better know what your doing red!” she said like a apprehensive mother.
i decide to reply as a child “yes mom…i promise.” i respond in a sarcastic complaint.
she pouts at me while holding back some laughs.
“see you tomorrow red, love you.”
she waved goodbye while grabbing her purse, i wave back. now, all i need is a lighter, i knew the bartender had some matches so i asked him and he gave me some no questions, i go to the back of the building and open the employees only door and it’s another midday rain, thankfully theirs an overhang above me, “perfect.” i thought. i put the cigarette between my lips, (god i missed that feeling) i flicked the matches and it sparked but died out, i did a another one, then another one, then another, i’m on the second to last one, maybe the world is telling me i shouldn’t.
i hear the door open next to me, one of the girls came to smoke as well i assume. striking, striking, striking, no fire, last one. 3, 2, 1, nothing. then i hear a metal lighter click and light a cigarette, i hear a harsh deep inhale, oh it’s just raymond, he’ll light it for me. i turn to face him “hey ray, you wouldn’t mind-“ i’m taken aback, it was the young man with the gangsters.
i’ve heard the stories. the cold blooded, ruthless, brutal stories. he had a towering presence. i didn’t know what to do, my flight or fight senses kicked in, i thought about whether to run back inside, or reprimand him for being somewhere he shouldn’t. that’d probably get me killed. even if i wanted to get away, i felt like my feet were trapped in glue. people often forget the third option. Freeze.
i stand like a stiff statue and stare blankly ahead of me, hoping he didn’t hear what i said. a minute goes by and all you hear is the pitter patter of the rain above us from the overhang. and all i see is his huge puffs of smoke dissipate in the misty air. a shiver goes up my back as i realize i forgot to change. i facepalm myself in my head. i didn’t even notice my teeth had been chattering for a while. i felt a pair of eyes piercing me like pin pricks. i shift my eyes at him quickly, god he’s looking at me!
what now? i look away, was i being too noisy? oh god let this end well for me. just then i felt a brush of fabric against my right shoulder. is he…nudging me? i turn my head see to something you’d probably only see in romance films. he’s holding his suit jacket out…for me?
i don’t know what to do, do i take it? is this some sort of tactic? i stare and him in a white button down and the jacket for a little longer, until he finally spoke. “aren’t you cold blondie?” a deep husky voice.
vicky’s nickname i gave her…still i don’t understand, why would this “infamous” mobster give some showgirl his jacket? after he probably killed a man and threatened his family.
i decide to let whatever’s going to happen, happen. i look down at the ground while i grab it, it’s a good material. i hold it looking at it, it’s cream colored, well tailored, i feel like i’m waiting to see a blood stain or something or other to get a hint of what he does to his victims. is any of his goons gonna snatch me up? perfect opportunity; it’s raining. nobody else is back here besides me and him. i continue holding it while staring away. suddenly i felt a presence behind me, oh god! he’s gonna snap my neck or strangle me isn’t he? i close my eyes. hoping it doesn’t end for me in a split second, you’ve had a good run carla. maybe it was all—i felt him take the jacket and place it over my shoulders. i open my eyes widely
Did he just…do that?
i gazed up at him, he had a intense stare paired with denim colored eyes. i couldn’t tell if he was angry or disappointed in something, was it something i did? something i didn’t do? i knew i had to say something, he fidgeted like he was waiting in a long line, i had to think my words very…carefully.
“than-thank you…”
he nodded as he registered it and turned to the door to go back inside, i had to say something else, i wanted to figure him out.
“why’d-why’d you call me blondie?…”
his head turns to me while the doors ajar.
“you are blonde, aren’t you?” he said sarcastically
i wanted to say “no, this is a wig. my friends the real blondie here!” but what was more like a eep than a yes
“ye-yep…”
he turn to face me again, stepping closer, oh god he’s really close. i was hit with a gust of expensive wine and cologne, what’s he up to now?
he reached for his pocket and pulled out the lighter he used and lit my cigarette, i completely forgot about the cigarette. i don’t even inhale it just then, when he grinned before saying;
“i wouldn’t mind lighting it for you…” he said low and slow.
then walked back inside, i felt the warmth and loud music from the inside flowing out…and felt the warmth on my face from his presence lingering. i finally inhaled that longed for cigarette, the sensation fills your chest. the rain slowing down to a light drizzle, with that “after the rain stops” smell. his jacket still clinging to my shoulders, this mysterious cologne combined with the rain is a scent i don’t wanna forget and bottle up.
that was some smoke break…

I am in the early stages of planning a honeymoon, and we were looking at visiting a few places around the British Isles.
Any suggestions, from places to visit, activities to do, other places to visit, places to stay, even other foods to try, we are very open to suggestions.
We are big foodies, but not very big into fine dining. We don't prefer the fancier ingredients or preparations. We want high quality common food. Nothing too creative. Just classic fare done well. We really want food that is for the common people, preferably at a price that reflects that. When it comes to dining we try to a avoid the more tourist heavy places if possible
Part of the trip invoves Dublin and / or Galway which are not in the scope of the UK. Belfast is, but we are not going to go to all three places. Likely the best prospect of the thee will move on to the final plans. There are some Irish staples we wanted to try.
We want to see the beautiful Scottish country side. Preferably stay in a place with a view. We might venture into Glasgow for activities and cuisine if needed.there are some Scottish staples that we want to try.
We definitely have our sights set on London for the majority of the trip. I feel it is where the majority of food and activities will be found.
I think we are willing to travel no further than an hour from these main locations. Whether by underground or cabbie
Now the main part. We want to try the best / most authentic versions of these dishes.

1. The Full English Breakfast. One caveat, my fiance does not like eggs sunny side up. She prefers Scrambled. We definitely want the whole experience. Black pudding, beans on toast, fried up tomatoes. Everything it has to offer.
   
2. Yorkshire pudding / Toad in the hole. It looks and sounds so tasty. Yes please!
   
3. Spotted dick. At first it was just a meme. Now I want to give it a bite.
   
4. Shepherd’s pie or Cottage. Not with just plain minced beef. Somthing more toothsome and meaty. Something with chunks of lamb or steak. Also real quality mash. Never dehydrated or pre-bagged potatoes. *(I found out Shepherd's Pie is quite different from the US)
   
5. Fish and chips. I've had American fish and chips. I even love the malt vinegar on my chips. I want perfect flaky fish fillet with a batter that has a delicate crunch. Somthing caught as fresh as possible, and enjoyed universally.
   
6. Scotch egg. I am in love with the idea of a Scotch egg, but no one around me serves it, and I don't fry at home. I must have it!
   
7. Sausage Roll. I love sausage. I love flaky pastry.
   
8. Haggis. I just want to try it.
   
9. Bangers and mash. Not essential, as other items on this list share qualities.
   
10. Cullen Skink. I love hearty fish soup
    
11. Irish Stew or Scouse. A reminder of the stews my mom would make
    
12. Afternoon Tea with scones. I intend on doing this a few times during the visit to get immersed in the experience.
    
13. FINALLY! I am a huge fan of Indian Cuisine, and I have tried a few places in the US with varying levels of price, authenticity, and quality. I heard that the UK has the best Indian food outside of the Indian Sub-Continent. I need to visit a Curry House that will change me forever.
    

Now, with this list of foods that we want to try, and the general areas we would like to visit. Are there any suggestions of places that will provide the best version of each? Perhaps even a good version of multiple dishes at once so we don't have to travel to so many restaurants? I understand that most of this might be available in London, but we also want to spread things out where appropriate. Haggis & in Scotland for example. *(I found out Scotch eggs are not necessarily Scottish in origin.)
I highly appreciate any suggestions you might give. Especially from locals.
Edit: *Shepherd's Pie is different in the UK. *Scotch Eggs are not Scottish in origin.

Spoilers through 2.1 so read at your peril!
So I decided to do a bit of a deep dive on Gallagher’s Eidolons, specifically the cocktails they are named for, and things that might be fitting or nod towards his story and lore from the ingredients and cocktail stories themselves. Much like the rim of the glass for E1, take these with a grain of salt,
Salty Dog: A Gin and grapefruit juice cocktail, Some design notes or choice, grapefruit as a color and the color of this cocktail in general jive very well with Gallagher’s design, he’s a bloodhound and presents as a kinda salty ol flatfoot. Grapefruit and Orange are going to be kind of important to the color symbolism in his design, of note up here, one of Gallagher’s explicit traits of note from the other 52 family members on the suspect list was his orange eyes. Another ingredient note, Gin is a medicinal liquor that became widespread after the 1688 revolution led by William of Orange. The salty dog might be hinting just a touch of what is to come with Gallagher’s story, this won’t be the only time revolution shows up in the cocktail analysis.
Lion’s Tail: An Allspice, Bourbon, simple syrup and lime twist cocktail, color theory? On point. Allspice, Bourbon, simple syrup all fit the warm tones we associate with Gallagher, the browns reds and oranges, the lime twist a little splash of green which we see in his design. More important here is the ingredient of choice again, Allspice and pimento liquor which are used for the drink are of note because when you think cinnamon treats, pumpkin pie, and all that good stuff, those flavors are like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove. Allspice is the name the English gave pimento dioca because it combined all the best traits of all the best spices: all spice. Seems awfully fitting considering Gallagher’s 52 traits. The name is interesting too, the lions tail comes from the phrase “to twist the lions tail” a little provocation for a shit stirrer like Gallagher, the lion of note in history being the British, so kind of another nod towards Gallagher and Sunday’s beef.
The corpse reviver: So there’s two common variants of the cocktail, the no.1 and no.2, I’m gonna look at the number 1 since it’s more timely for the general prohibition vibe with Gallagher. It’s Cognac, Calvados and Vermouth, shaken well. First off, major props that e3’s image is of Gallagher shaking a cocktail, how intentional that is considering how many cocktails are shaken vs stirred who can say. But the corpse reviver is of note there because the no.1 doesn’t follow the quick and dirty rule of when to shake a cocktail, unlike many others in his cons, (this is all straight liquors, typically you shake anything that has fruit juices, syrups, dairy etc anything that needs to be fully mixed together, in this Case it’s mostly being shaked because it’s a morning wake up! Kind of drink and to fast chill the booze since most of the ingredients it uses are for room temp drinks) that besides, ingredients, Cognac is super loaded haha, it’s one of those liquors that’s gotta be from a specific region in France and produced a certain way or it’s not “real cognac” it’s very fitting here because Cognac is a Brandy, An aged distilled wine, known for dark syrupy colors, and specifically being aged in oak barrels. Oak… sounds familiar. This is also the process that we get the phrase “The Angels Share” from, the Oak flavors the wine, and over time soaks up a little bit of it, which then evaporates off, because this reduces the amount of booze in the barrel this is called as such for what the angels drank. Angels… Oak wood… hmm.
Anyways briefer notes on the other two, Calvados is an Apple brandy, again another one that is named as such because of the post revolution department in France it’s from. Vermouth is fortified wine, Aka wine with medical herbs, roots, barks, spices, extracts that’s been used since… well since wine was a thing. Medical liquor, fitting for a healer. Which leads us to the actual cocktail name, corpse revivers are “hair of the dog” drinks, something to pep you up when you’re hung over, strong enough to revive the dead (if only that was part of his kit in game) this lines up great with his healer role and marks a kind of shifting point in his boozy eidolon story from “whaaat me? I’m just a little guy, just a good little family dog don’t mind me” into evoking some of the death themes that are so important to his story.
Last word: Whew a lot simpler cocktail this time for a shorter read I promise. This is Gin and Green Chartreuse, Two medical liquors again, Green Chartreuse fits the running vibe of amalgamation that we have running with Gallagher, it’s another distilled aged alcohol made with 130 different herbs flowers and spices. The history of the cocktail is pretty lost to us, but two points we can draw on distinctly, it’s first rise to fame was at the detroit athletic club, where it was the most expensive drink on the menu (tho only $10 bucks adjusted for inflation. 🥲 imagine the most expensive cocktail at a bar costing just $10, you can barely get a rum and coke for that these days) the name I think is probably pretty self evident besides, we’re firmly into the death imagery here, especially IMO because rather than “Famous last words” it makes me thing of the more antagonizing “any last words?” Fitting for a killer.
Intermission: So the last two cocktails, are part of why I read such a strong sense of narrative from Gallagher’s Eidolons, and a little broader analysis of him supports this sort of reading. So with a little more context before we get to 5 and 6, Something I’d pitch in and haven’t seen focused on much with the 13 bit he talks about, is it might be a bit of a play on words,
There’s 12 hours on a clock face, A day “grows old”, and Penacony has 12 different “time zones” moments for dreamers to explore such as the magic hour (midnight) when we have our date quest with firefly, because we know there’s a level or “real” layer of Penacony that is only accessible through (dream?) death, this 13 might be less of an age, and more of an additional fold of the dreamscape, one designed by the watchmaker as a final safeguard to their legacy.
This could all kind of line up, with Gallagher as the avatarepresentation of that 13th “houtime” and doubly so if we entertain the 13th arcana tarot theory, he is 13, as in the death tarot and a dream scape entity.
An additional bit of funny on it would be that the “thirteenth” hour of the day, would come one hour after noon, AKA
death in the afternoon: Gallagher’s 5th eidolon. Doubly checks out because of what it’s made of, champagne (ala his ultimate) and Absinthe (which gives us the phrase “chasing the green fairy”, seems appropriate considering the way Firefly was chased around by death) Absinthe is a Herbal Liquor spirit, which became famous for it’s alleged psychoactive and hallucinogenic properties that’s like the Bohemian lifestyle is associated with historically, especially many fanciful authors like Hemingway, Lewis Carrol, James Joyce etc. the cocktail was named for Hemingway and his book, which is about bull fighting, more on that later. The herbal ingredient of note in absinthe is Wormwood, which has been a key player in many of our other herbal liquors.
Blood and Sand: named for the 1921 movie and for what comes after bullfighting, blood on the Sand of the arena floor. There’s even something about the way firefly is attacked that evokes that bullfighting idea, the way it charges, knocking the trailblazer out of the way before literally “Goring” Firefly. some last cocktail notes of interest, blood and Sand is made with Blood Orange, Vermouth, Cherry Heering Liquor, and scotch. All which fit the themes we’ve discussed so far, Vermouth was used for medicine fitting for a healer, Heering Liquor aside from cherry red = Fire in my brain is made with neutral grains fitting for an abundance character, Gallagher itself is a Gaelic name fitting with scotch whiskey which is made with that same “Angel’s Share” process we discussed with Brandy, and blood orange (the actual fruit not the paint color, rich, dark organge turning into purple-y magenta. think grapefruit) is kind of a dead ringer for that rich magenta hue we’ve come to associate with both Gallagher and the memetic entities.
(Bonus points to folks who’ve seen the excellent Ashikai video for Genshin Impact lore on Magenta, is a very good fit here as well for Gallagher and our presumed lore. Long and short of it being, Magenta isn’t a real color, it’s not a spectrum of light, but instead the way our brain fills in the sensory perception of the “space between red and blue that includes no green” perceiving something that isn’t real tangible sensory information, but understanding it implicitly by the things it is not? Sounds very fitting for someone who’s frankensteined together traits from 52 different family members.)
So in summary, that’s my horoscope read of Gallagher’s drink eidolons. Which is to say, I’m using everything from art theory to history, to mixology and medicine in order to draw some connections here. So any and all of this could be overreaching by far and thus I’m calling it kind of a horoscope lol, the simplest explanation being of course if you were to google a list of prohibition era cocktails, you would see all of these names, and if you just picked out the ones that sounded “Death-y or Dog-gy” you’d probably get pretty close to this list anyways, but maybe there is a touch more to it.
All told, I think a lot of Gallagher’s core themes, from biting back at the family, his color design, healer kit and path, maybe even a sort of story being told through the cons leading up to some fateful murderizing all could be hinted at in the cocktails they chose to name his Eidolons over.

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Julius 24, 1923 A.V (10:00 P.M)
Jacobs Residence, Liverlake
Mark Jacobs
He shook his head, trying to psych himself out. He was back. It had been three years since he last stepped in Liverlake. That was quite a long time ago, now. He and his squad had a hectic three weeks, doing missions back to back. Incidentally, they were the highest performing team among all hemolite squads and had a near-perfect track record, which earned them a full week break courtesy of Colonel Thatcher.
With the free time he now had, he decided to go back to his hometown and visit his mom. Of course, he brought Olivia with him, who was extremely excited to meet his family. Additionally, Mark also invited the rest of his squad to join him on a ‘field trip’ in his hometown. He just didn’t expect that everyone would accept the invitation...
“We stick out like sore thumb,” Mark chuckled, shaking his head as he stepped out of the bus.
“What makes you say that?” Louis rolled his eyes, as he followed behind Mark in full uniform.
“Maybe the fact that you’re in full uniform?”
“Hey!” Louis frowned. “This uniform is cool alright?! Besides, the people would panic seeing some strigoi, man! We need the uniforms as a distinction. All you humans are so fuckin’ sensitive, like, for real!”
“I’m just going to visit my mom for a day,” he replied. “Then you guys can lose the uniform when we can take a train back to New Lundun and Dante. But you know, you could have just worn the armband and off-duty garments. You know? Like Olivia and Emma?”
“Ugh, but it doesn’t look as epic.”
“Lou, will you shut up?” Emma groaned.
“Alright, boss! No complaints from me. Nope, nuh-uh, nada.”
Mark sighed, rubbing the sides of his head. “I don’t know why I even invited you guys,” he said.
A woman beside him chuckled, taking hold of his hand and squeezing it lightly. “Because you care about them,” she smiled. “And because they might get into trouble if you don’t keep an eye on them. Seriously, would you trust Louis and Emma to be set loose on their own in Westminis? If it were Phineas and Zach, I’d be confident with leaving them with a loaded domina. I can’t say the same for the siblings.”
“Thanks for reminding me, Liv.”
“Uhm, Sir. Where do we go, exactly?” A younger-looking man asked, tapping on Mark’s shoulder.
He looked at him, giving the man a warm smile. Charles. He was the newest member of his squad and came in about two weeks ago. He was the youngest member at only 18 years old and was practically still a kid. At least, he was in the eyes of all the other squad members. Despite that, he had proven that he was truly a soldier in his own right, and was by no means a pushover. Charles went through a trial of fire; thrust into several missions immediately and reasonably holding his own despite the rough schedule and dangerous environments.
“We’ll head over to my mother’s house, and probably drop you guys somewhere fun for the night,” Mark answered. He stretched out his arms looking at the night sky. The city lights and structures reflected into his eyes. It wasn’t as pretty as what New Lundun used to be, but he’d be lying if he said it wasn’t beautiful. “There’s a few bars around here, or maybe you want to see something a lot more interesting. I know a place that might interest you all.”
“Oh, no bars for me please,” Zach chuckled nervously. “I-I can’t have alcohol. I get really out of control.”
“Oho! So nerdy here is a party animal, huh? That’s something I’d pay to see!” Louis grinned.
“Seconded,” Emma hummed.
“Alright, alright. No bars. Any encouragement from you two is a troubling sign. I want you all to behave yourselves, this city isn’t as accepting of dantenites and duskwalkers as New Lundun. But I’ll take you all somewhere fun, don’t worry. I just need to see my mom first.”
“Booo! Bori—” Louis suddenly coughed, having the wind knocked out of him, from his sister’s elbow to his gut.
“A-alright. We’re visiting the boss’ mom. Fuck, that hurt.”
Mark stifled a laugh and led the way, walking down the street with Olivia by his side. Zach, Louis, Emma, Charles, and Phineas followed behind him. The latter of which, had kept quiet the whole time, and simply observed their environment. The rest didn’t seem to mind Phinneas’ quiet nature and had instead grown accustomed to it. He never said anything if it wasn’t insightful or important. He was always the silent one in the group, but he was a master tactician and the best sniper the Hemolites had.
It was what earned him his callsign. Scope. Zach on the other hand, being their best technician and general knowledge about all things strigoi, was called Bookworm. Louis was called Shield due to his impressive durability. His sister Emma was given the name Huntress because of her speed and tracking abilities. Olivia was called Ambush, which seemed to be her specialty in missions. Charles was named Badger, because of his ferocity on the battlefield despite being so young... Lastly, Mark was simply called Boss, since that’s what his team called him anyway and it stuck with him.
“So, are you excited to see your mom again?” Olivia asked, smiling up at him.
“I, uh, I’m actually pretty nervous.”
“Shouldn’t that be me? I mean, I don’t even know if your mom would approve of… you know. Me?”
“I’m sure she would. You’re a lovely woman. It’s just, I haven’t seen Mom in three years. I had tried to get away from her because I always felt that she was pretty controlling. I wanted my own freedom, and I wanted to do something on my own. She’s a great mom, don’t get me wrong. She took care of me all by herself. I just don’t know how she’d react to seeing me again after so long… and considering the fact that I left—”
“I’m sure she loves you, hun. Besides, you’ve accomplished a lot already. You’re about to be promoted to Captain O-3, right? You’ll be commanding more than just a squad soon, and that means people see greatness in you. I’m sure your mom would be proud. That also means we’ll need a squad leader, but we can talk about that another time."
Mark smiled, sighing to himself. “I’m gonna miss all you damn mentally challenged fucks. You’re right, though. I mean, I guess she’d be happy to see me. I’ve done something to be proud of,” he squeezed her hand. “I’ll be coming home as a soon-to-be captain officer of a military branch, and not a tram driver in New Lundun. Maybe.”
“Oh stop being nervous, you’ll do great.”
“Alright, alright. Fiiine.”
Olivia chuckled and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. “Hey,” she said, keeping her deep red eyes on his. Golden brown staring back into hers. Those beautiful eyes of his always captured her attention whenever she found herself looking at them. He would often hold her close whenever she did, pressing the duskwalker to his warmth. “Hey,” he replied.
“I love you, Mark.”
“I love you, too, Liv.”
“Ewww!” Louis interjected, groaning loudly. Emma elbowed her brother’s side, scowling at him. “Rude,” she said. The siblings continued to bicker and make snarky remarks as the trip went on. Mark led the group down the road before turning to a street and entering a subdivision. They were stopped by the stationed guard at first but were let in after he showed his ID. He continued walking forward and took a left. There, a house with an old picket fence and a small garden stood at the very end of the line. A corner lot. Two floors with the paint starting to chip off at the sides of the wall. There were lights on inside.
“I guess this is it,” Mark said to himself, opening the fence gate and walking right up to the front door.
“You’ve got this. Just keep it cool,” Liv encouraged.
He nodded at her in response, taking a deep breath. He placed his hand on the door, feeling the smooth wood on his palm. His hand shook slightly as it reached for the doorbell. Pressing it had been the most difficult thing he had done that night. The bell rang out, echoing throughout the house. Footsteps could be heard after a minute, slowly approaching the door. Mark could feel his heartbeat thump in his chest, matching the pattern of the footsteps from deep inside of the house. He thought he felt it skip a beat when the door finally opened.
An older-looking woman stood in front of him. She had pajamas on, holding a book in her hand. She had long graying hair, rosy cheeks, and a gentle face that looked similar to Mark’s. It was evident where the young captain got his features from. She stepped back in shock, placing her hand over her mouth. The woman shook, clutching the door. “M-Mark?”
The young squad captain forced a pained smile. “Hey, mom.”
“I—”
“I know. I know. I’ve been gone for so long. Not a call, not even the occasional letter,” Mark said, not able to look at his mother’s teary eyes. “I’m sorry. I know you must be furious with me… or maybe you wouldn’t want me arou—”
The book dropped from his mother’s hands, as she stepped forward. To his surprise, he felt her collide with him; arms wrapping tightly around his frame. She held him close, running her hand through his hair. “I missed you so much…”
“I-I missed you too, mom.”
“Look at you!” she laughed dryly, still wiping her tears away as she stepped back to take a good look at her son. She placed a hand over her mouth to cover her wide smile. “You’ve grown so much! I can hardly recognize you! Are you in the military? Do you fight out there? Y-you better be keeping yourself safe! Oh Sol, if I only knew!”
“Mom, I’m fine. I’m actually uh… w-well. I’m getting promoted and I’m fighting the good fight.”
His mother gasped. “P-promoted?! Oh, Sol, I-I’m so proud of you, son!” she smiled trying to stop the tears. “What are they feeding you there? You look a lot bigger! I-If you’re staying I’m not sure your old clothes will fit you anymore! H-have you had dinner yet?!”
“Uh… no?”
“Oh, what?! You should have told me you were coming to visit, I would have prepared a whole feast! I could’ve made your favorite pie a-and—” she paused, noticing the group of people behind him. Olivia gave a shy smile, waving her hand.
“Mark Jacobs, are these your friends?”
“Yeeees?”
“Did you at least treat them to some food?”
“Uhhh,” he chuckled nervously.
“Well, at least it’s nice to see my boy hasn’t changed. Please! Come inside! I-I’m Mark’s mother!”
“I-It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Jacobs!” said Olivia, a hint of nervousness in her voice.
“Oh please, just Miss Jacobs is fine. No, actually just call me, Diana. It is a pleasure to meet Mark's frien—”
she paused, taking notice of Olivia’s eyes and ears. She glanced at Mark’s other friends, seeing Louis and Emma. She cleared his throat and shook her head a bit. “U-Uhm… son, are they…?”
“Yeah Mom, they’re from Dante. D-don’t worry, they’re harmless! Well, most of the time.”
“Well, there's no judgment in this household. I-I’m just not sure if I have anything to uhm… serve them?”
“It’s alright Miss Diana, we already uh, fed beforehand. I assumed Liverlake wouldn’t be as accommodating to Dantenites and duskwalkers as New Lundun,” Olivia chuckled softly. “We’re just here to accompany Mark and have the honor of meeting you. You are really beautiful, I can see why Mark looks pretty now.”
“Oh, you!” Diana giggled, smiling wide. “Mark, why don’t you bring any lovely woman like her around here?”
“Ah, haha! About that…”
“Yes?”
“Actually Mom, uh, this is Olivia,” The young captain cleared his throat, scratching his head in embarrassment. He reached out, taking the duskwalker’s hand. “She’s my girlfriend. Well, I guess partner would be a more appropriate word. She’s more than just that. I’m really happy to introduce her to you.”
“O-oh, my… Well, Mark you really, oh wow.”
“I know she’s not… uh, human. But mom, she's an amazing woman and I’m very happy with her.”
“Oh no, not that! I have no issue with that,” Diana laughed softly, smiling warmly at the two.
“You don’t?” said her son, raising a brow.
“Not at all. But wow, my son got someone like you…” she said, her eyes scanning Olivia up and down. “H-he’s not giving a nice girl like you any trouble now, is he? I-I know my son could be a handful sometimes. He’s always been headstrong as a child, sometimes a little too much—”
“Mom—!”
“N-not at all, Miss Diana! He’s very sweet, in fact. He treats me well. Sometimes a little too much,” Olivia replied with a suggestive glint in her eye. Diana turned red and looked back at her son, clearing her throat.
“Son, you better tell me if I should be e-expecting grandchildren soon!”
Mark groaned, shaking his head. “Humans and Strigoi can’t have kids, Mom. The biology is just too different. I think.”
“Oh, that’s too bad. But you better adopt! I want a little munchkin to spoil!”
“We’ll… think about it, Mom.”
“Well, while you do that, please come in, all of you! There’s plenty of room, and make yourselves at home!”
The rest of the squad entered inside. Louis and Emma were surprisingly on their best behavior, taking a seat on the couch. Phineas sat on the floor while Zach was practically gushing over the book collection Mark’s mother had. Charles was walking all over the place, checking every room.
Diana headed for the kitchen and scoured the fridge for something to cook. She opened the meat section and took some still fresh chicken she had bought the day before. Mark and Olivia joined her, and they soon began to cook while sharing stories with each other. Obviously, as a mother, it was Diana’s job to embarrass the young captain in front of his partner, with stories of his childhood antics.
I missed you, Mom. He thought, smiling at her as he continued to cook. I promise I’ll visit more often. You must have been so lonely without me here. Don’t worry. I’m back. I’ll be here more.
They called everyone to the table as soon as they finished cooking. The three strigoi couldn’t have what the rest were having, but they were content with simply sharing stories around the table while the others ate. It had been a fun night, spending an hour or so on the table.
“And I said, ‘Well have you looked up your ass?’, and the fucker's face was so red!” Louis laughed out loud.
The joke seemed to have sold the most with Charles, who was practically wheezing on his chair, clutching his stomach from excessive laughter. Zach chuckled, while Diana rubbed her temples. Phineas had seldomly said anything, but he was smiling. Emma, however, pressed her face down on the table from second-hand embarrassment.
Mark snickered, his arm wrapped around Olivia’s shoulders. “Well, Lou, you really showed him why he shouldn’t leave his things… behind,” he joked, prompting groans from the entire team. “Mark, you’re disowned.” Diana chuckled, bringing comedy back to the dinner table.
Everyone laughed out loud, with Charles practically dying and rolling on the floor. “Well, it’s been a nice night, but we’ll be going out for a bit, Mom,” said the young captain. “I promised these assholes an exciting night, and I sadly must deliver,” he sighed.
“Oh, Mark, come on now. You’re gonna let your mom do all these dishes?” Olivia raised her brow.
Diana shook her head, putting her hands up. “Oh no, it’s alright! I’ll handle everything here, I want you all to enjoy yourselves. It’s been a while since I had this much to clean up, and I’m actually happy about it!” she chuckled, getting up from her seat and stacking everyone’s plates. “My boy is growing up so fast. It’s not every day he comes around, so I’ll take care of it for now. Please, have a fun night. Take good care of each other. I’m so happy for the two of you,” she smiled warmly, placing a hand on Olivia and Mark’s cheek.
The squad got up from the table and thanked Diana for the food before heading to the living room, waiting for their leader and second-in-command. “Mom, c’mon let me help you with that.”
“Mark, really it’s okay.”
“I feel bad. Olivia would scold me if I let you do the work too.”
He grabbed a plate and started rinsing it before taking a sponge and some soap. “So uh,” Diana cleared her throat. “How are things going in the military? It’s been… so long Mark. I-I mean you’re a commander and you have friends that look up to you. You’re so big and strong now, and you have a girlfriend w-who’s a duskwalker. I just… never imagined.”
“Mom…”
“Oh no, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m really proud of you, son. Honestly. You’ve changed so much.”
“I guess I have, huh? I’m sorry Mom. I was… selfish.”
“Hm? What do you mean?”
“I thought… no, I felt that you were overbearing and overprotective. Just controlling all in all, and I wanted to have my own life. I wanted independence. So the moment I had the chance when I finally finished school, I just left. I just set out to go make my own life, and I pushed you to the back of my mind,” he sighed deeply. “I know that it must have hurt you. I’m sorry for not calling or coming to visit sooner, but I want you to know that I love you, Mom. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Raising me on your own is nothing short of amazing.”
“Oh, Mark. It’s okay for a man to leave his mother to start his own life. I was… hurt, yes. But I knew that you would do great things and that your heart was in the right place. I’ve forgiven you a long time ago. Ever since you walked out that door, I’ve forgiven you and respected your decision. I love you too. I want nothing but the best for you, my boy. I’ll always be here, you know? When the world is out to get you, they’ll have to go through me first.”
“I love you, mom.”
“I love you too, Mark. Now, you take care of that girl out there, too. Treat her well. I know I raised a gentleman, and I want to hear nothing but good things. Do you understand me, young man? Whatever problems the two of you face, you face them together. It should be the two of you versus the problem, not each other. Oh, and please invite me to the wedding, okay?”
“Mooom!”
“Okay! Okay. Now you go out and have fun, alright?” Diana smiled, putting away the cleaned dishes on the rack.
Mark nodded. He hugged her tightly and kissed her on the cheek. “We’ll come back before morning, Mom. They can have my old room, I’ll sleep on the couch. They need a place to stay to wait out the sun.”
“Sure! I’ll prepare your bed and find some extra blankets. Now go have fun! Don’t let me keep you!”
Mark went to the living room to call the others, heading out the door. His mother saw them out the door, waving to them goodbye. “Come back before morning! I love you, Mark! Take care, son!” she smiled. The hemolites then left the house, with Mark waving goodbye to his mother before they set off for the city again. “So,” Louis coughed. “Where are we heading this time, boss?”
"Yeah,” Zach chipped in. “You got something special for us?” he asked.
“Something like that.”
He led them around the city, walking around the street and passing some stores along the way. Brick buildings with silver and brass highlights, sporting lights, and glowing signs. Walkers were moving around along with the general population crossing the roads. There were some wheeled vehicles and even a few cars on the road as well. What was most popular in Liverpool, however, were its monowheels. Motorized transports that were similar to bikes but utilized only a singular large wheel, with all the internal components and the driver sitting inside. There were dozens at some parts of the road, waiting for pedestrians to cross and lights to turn green.
They took a right and followed Mark into a sort of… red-light district.
“Uhhh, Mark. What the fuck is this?” Olivia raised a brow.
“Don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere too suspicious. But I used to crash here in my teens,” he said as he entered a small building that looked like a bar.
What was inside was a whole lot stranger. There was a mud pit in the center, with two men wearing only shorts wrestling each other into the mud.., An announcer was on top of a bar chair, screaming into a microphone.
“—And there goes the Thumper! Looks like the Mud King bags this round folks! Any challengers?!” the announcer called out. “Anyone who wants to steal the title champion, from the Mud King?!”
“Mark… what is this?” Olvia raised a brow.
“The fun part..?”
“I CHALLENGE THE MUD KING!” Louis said with no hesitation.
“Alright!” The announcer replied. “Looks like we have knife ears here joining the fight! A bit of ground rules before we start. No biting, no punching, kicks, or scratching. You need to wrestle your opponent in the mud for at least ten seconds! What’s your name, strig?”
“Call me, The Shield.”
“Well, folks! Welcome… The Shield! Give red eyes here a round of applause!”
Louis hopped into the mud ring and started wrestling it out with a large burly human in just his shorts. Emma grinned and leaned in watching the fight. “Fuck him up, Mud King!”
“What?! Shouldn’t you be cheering for me?!” her brother hissed.
“Fuck no! I hope you swallow some mud, dumbass!”
Phineas, Zach, and Charles watched from the bar seats. Zach and Charles were cheering and screaming, placing bets on… Mud King. Phineas on the other hand was observing in silence with a glass of scotch in his hands, legs crossed, and taking a sip from time to time. A small smile formed for about half a second, betraying his amusement.
“Mark, how come they’re so calm with duskwalkers around? This isn’t New Lundun,” Olivia asked.
“Well, this is the red light district. Here, anything goes. There’s a small duskwalker community that lives here too. Probably a dozen or so. I’m just usually here for the mud fights.”
“Usually?” His strigoi partner raised a brow.
“Don’t worry, nothing suspicious. The other times are just watching poker games and seeing folks lose all their money.”
“Huh, you really were a rebel when you were younger.”
“I was in my angst years. Wanted to escape from my mom deciding everything for me, so I went around here secretly.”
“Well, it looks like there’s still a lot I don’t know about you. You are a really cute mystery, Mark Jacobs,” she grinned, kissing him on the cheek. The group went on, having fun throughout the night. Zach and Charles even joined in on the mud fights, while Phineas, being the responsible one, was keeping a close eye to make sure nobody got too hurt. After some time, the couple decided to walk outside of the building, taking a stroll around the area. They talked for a while, telling each other stories from their childhood.
“—then my mom would get mad cuz I dragged my dirty shoes across the carpet,” Mark chuckled, shaking his head.
"I would be very mad too. Oh, Sol, you can be pretty dumb sometimes.”
“Hah, yeah.”
“Only sometimes, though.”
The captain chuckled and leaned in, pressing hips on hers. Olivia kissed back, enjoying the small moment the two had. Then, all of a sudden, she pulled away, tilting her head to the side. Mark looked at her in surprise. “What’s wrong, Liv?” he asked. Her ears twitched, pausing for a second.
“Do you hear that?” she asked, turning towards the sky in the distance. “Listen. I feel like something’s wrong.”
Mark tried to listen. There was a very faint buzzing sound in the distance. It slowly started getting louder, as if it were coming straight for them. His eyes went wide, his feet moving on their own. He grabbed Olivia and began running back to the building where they left the rest of their team, pushing his legs as fast as they could carry him. The sounds were a lot louder now, erasing all doubt as to what they were.
“M-Mark those are—!”
“I know! Aquillas, and I don’t think they’re ours!” he said.
“Get on me! I’m faster!” Olivia offered. He nodded, hopping on her back and wrapping his arms over her shoulders. “I don’t think we can outrun aquillas, Liv!” he gritted his teeth as look back behind them. The aquillas were flying overhead. They looked different from the ones Anglestan had, and they sported the Crescent’s colors. Flashbacks of the raid on New Lundun raced through his mind.
This can’t be happening again. Where’s the military?! Wouldn’t they have noticed this attack coming?
The flying machines’ lower compartments opened. They weren’t regular attack aquillas, they were bombers. The Crescent had learned from their last attack that slow-moving skyships weren’t the best way to lay waste to a city. Several explosive canisters were dropped as they cut through the city’s skyline, which soon hit the ground. The familiar deafening booms of New Lundun were once again heard, right in his hometown.
“Olivia—!”
A bomb exploded right beside the two, sending them flying. They crashed into the wall of a building. Olivia got up quickly looking around. “Mark?”
She saw the young captain slumped over on the floor slightly bleeding from a wound on the side of his head. “Mark!” She crawled over to him, trying to shake him. “Mark! Wake up! No no no no. Fuck! No! You can’t leave me like this! Mark, get up!”
The air raids continued, laying waste to the city before moving on to their main target.
The neighboring city of Mancheston.

Whenever people talk about classic British dishes, entrees & desserts gets mentioned but never appetisers.
Entrees - Toad in The Hole, Shepherds Pie, Fish & Chips, etc.
Desserts - Eton Mess, Jam Roly Poly, Treacle Tart, etc.
Nothing springs to mind when thinking of starters that are quintessentially British. All the popular ones are imports of a foreign cuisine, usually Italian. The best we could come up with in a discussion was stuff like Scotch Eggs & Sausage Rolls which seem more snack food than appetiser.
Are there any British starters that spring to mind for you?