Long story short, my bf has went to a party city. Here, at a club/bar he has met some girls were he specified his friend fancies and how it was the best night out he’s had in ages. This had me a bit uneasy as they must be fun aswell as attractive. I went to see his following on socials and now see he follows these girls who he has only known for one night through a bar. Am I right to bring this up to him and how I don’t feel this is respectful or am I being insecure? I personally would never have done this unless I discussed this with him prior and reassured him it was nothing other than freinds. However he has not mentioned it all, and doesn’t know I know he follows these girls. How do I approach this situation?

Apologies that this became long. TLDR is I think my gf has ARFID and I'm worried about the future.
nly learned of ARFID this year, but it seems to fit my girlfriend perfectly (please tell me if it doesn't.) She almost never tries new food, when she does rarely it's usually a texture issue that's why she doesn't like it, and her weekly eating consists of pizza, french fries, chicken tenders (which have to have a very specific ratio of breading to meat), bread, peanut butter, a ton of potato chips, candy, and honestly that's probably the vast majority of her entire diet.
I've tried getting her to try new stuff but so often she just refuses outright. Or if she does try something and doesn't hate it, she won't actually then eat it more to get used to it. It's tough for a couple of main reasons.
The first (and I'm aware it's a selfish one) is that I miss being in a relationship where I can share food with my partner. Or we can each get something and eat half. Or being able to go to fancier restaurants (last year I went solo to a fancy sushi place around my birthday and l would love toshare those experiences with her).
The non selfish reason is that I'm worried about her health. She is in her late 20s and health is fine overall (though trying to lose some weight at the moment), but I know being in your 20s is drastically different than 40s, 50s, etc and I'm worried eating like this for another decade or more will do lasting damage or less to stuff like a heart attack earlier in life.
Is there anything else I can do? I've communicated all this to her as we've been together years now and nothing has changed. I guess I didn't fully understand ARFID because I wasn't aware of it and thought it would get better, but it now seems otherwise and I'm at a loss. I don't want to miss out on experiences with her regarding food, but more importantly I don't want to watch her health suffer and to possibly lose her at an earlier stage of life than if she actually ate foods that were good for her. Are there doctors for ARFID or treatments or is it just pe​rmanent with no hope for growth
Sorry this is so long. Thank you for reading it and any help or suggestions you can give.

Places like Daily Provisions are totally welcome, but really I just wish I could find a deli or somewhere on the less fancy end of things that knows how to ensure a consistently great sandwich every time. Too often the eggs are flavorless, or taste like low quality, or have mixed in flavors from other things they made behind the counter.
Also the bacon is too often low quality tasting, or too soft and fatty. I don’t understand why places can’t just learn how to do bacon right and then just stick to it.

Crashing when I open a chest, theyre lootr chests, Forge 36.2.29, 1.16.5

---- Minecraft Crash Report ---- // There are four lights! Time: 6/2/24 1:12 PM Description: Rendering screen java.lang.NoSuchMethodError: me.shedaniel.math.Rectangle.setBounds(DDDD)V at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.widget.FavoritesListWidget.func_230430_a_(FavoritesListWidget.java:299) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.ScreenOverlayImpl.renderWidgets(ScreenOverlayImpl.java:736) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.ScreenOverlayImpl.func_230430_a_(ScreenOverlayImpl.java:632) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient.lambda$registerEvents$19(RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient.java:387) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient$$Lambda$8685/556887466.render(Unknown Source) ~[?:?] {} at me.shedaniel.architectury.event.forge.EventHandlerImplClient.event(EventHandlerImplClient.java:151) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.ASMEventHandler_242_EventHandlerImplClient_event_Post.invoke(.dynamic) ~[?:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.ASMEventHandler.invoke(ASMEventHandler.java:85) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus$$Lambda$2828/2018683696.invoke(Unknown Source) ~[?:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:302) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:283) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.client.ForgeHooksClient.drawScreenInternal(ForgeHooksClient.java:364) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at net.minecraftforge.client.ForgeHooksClient.drawScreen(ForgeHooksClient.java:356) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at net.minecraft.client.renderer.GameRenderer.func_195458_a(GameRenderer.java:492) ~[?:?] {re:mixin,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_195542_b(Minecraft.java:977) [?:?] {re:mixin,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:perf.dedicated_reload_executor.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.concurrency.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.world_leaks.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin_Forge,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:perf.skip_first_datapack_reload.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chat_heads.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:entity_texture_features-common.mixins.json:cacheReloaders.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.oculus.json:MixinMinecraft_PipelineManagement,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.betterthirdperson.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chunkpregen.mixins.json:client.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:architectury.mixins.json:MixinMinecraft,pl:mixin:APP:enhancedblockentities.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fallingleaves.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fabric-lifecycle-events-v1.mixins.json:client.MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:iceberg.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:flywheel.mixins.json:ShaderCloseMixin,pl:mixin:APP:sodium-extra.mixins.json:gui.MinecraftClientAccessor,pl:mixin:APP:create.mixins.json:WindowResizeMixin,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.options.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.gui.fast_fps_pie.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:securitycraft.mixins.json:camera.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:607) [?:?] {re:mixin,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:perf.dedicated_reload_executor.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.concurrency.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.world_leaks.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin_Forge,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:perf.skip_first_datapack_reload.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chat_heads.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:entity_texture_features-common.mixins.json:cacheReloaders.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.oculus.json:MixinMinecraft_PipelineManagement,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.betterthirdperson.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chunkpregen.mixins.json:client.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:architectury.mixins.json:MixinMinecraft,pl:mixin:APP:enhancedblockentities.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fallingleaves.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fabric-lifecycle-events-v1.mixins.json:client.MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:iceberg.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:flywheel.mixins.json:ShaderCloseMixin,pl:mixin:APP:sodium-extra.mixins.json:gui.MinecraftClientAccessor,pl:mixin:APP:create.mixins.json:WindowResizeMixin,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.options.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.gui.fast_fps_pie.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:securitycraft.mixins.json:camera.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(Main.java:184) [?:?] {re:classloading,re:mixin,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,pl:mixin:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:497) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.FMLClientLaunchProvider.lambda$launchService$0(FMLClientLaunchProvider.java:37) [forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar:36.2] {} at net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.FMLClientLaunchProvider$$Lambda$493/452817647.call(Unknown Source) [forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar:36.2] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandlerDecorator.launch(LaunchServiceHandlerDecorator.java:37) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandler.launch(LaunchServiceHandler.java:54) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandler.launch(LaunchServiceHandler.java:72) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher.run(Launcher.java:82) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {re:classloading} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher.main(Launcher.java:66) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {re:classloading}sssssssssss A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Head -- Thread: Render thread Stacktrace: at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.widget.FavoritesListWidget.func_230430_a_(FavoritesListWidget.java:299) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.ScreenOverlayImpl.renderWidgets(ScreenOverlayImpl.java:736) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.impl.client.gui.ScreenOverlayImpl.func_230430_a_(ScreenOverlayImpl.java:632) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient.lambda$registerEvents$19(RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient.java:387) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at me.shedaniel.rei.RoughlyEnoughItemsCoreClient$$Lambda$8685/556887466.render(Unknown Source) ~[?:?] {} at me.shedaniel.architectury.event.forge.EventHandlerImplClient.event(EventHandlerImplClient.java:151) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.ASMEventHandler_242_EventHandlerImplClient_event_Post.invoke(.dynamic) ~[?:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.ASMEventHandler.invoke(ASMEventHandler.java:85) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus$$Lambda$2828/2018683696.invoke(Unknown Source) ~[?:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:302) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:283) ~[eventbus-4.0.0.jar:?] {} at net.minecraftforge.client.ForgeHooksClient.drawScreenInternal(ForgeHooksClient.java:364) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} at net.minecraftforge.client.ForgeHooksClient.drawScreen(ForgeHooksClient.java:356) ~[?:?] {re:classloading,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A} -- Screen render details -- Details: Screen name: net.minecraft.client.gui.screen.inventory.ChestScreen Mouse location: Scaled: (480, 254). Absolute: (960.000000, 508.000000) Screen size: Scaled: (960, 509). Absolute: (1920, 1017). Scale factor of 2.000000 -- Affected level -- Details: All players: 1 total; [ClientPlayerEntity['__Jor'/202, l='ClientLevel', x=-336.62, y=69.00, z=702.66]] Chunk stats: Client Chunk Cache: 1024, 269 Level dimension: minecraft:overworld Level spawn location: World: (-272,66,704), Chunk: (at 0,4,0 in -17,44; contains blocks -272,0,704 to -257,255,719), Region: (-1,1; contains chunks -32,32 to -1,63, blocks -512,0,512 to -1,255,1023) Level time: 1039 game time, 1039 day time Server brand: forge Server type: Integrated singleplayer server Stacktrace: at net.minecraft.client.world.ClientWorld.func_72914_a(ClientWorld.java:458) ~[?:?] {re:mixin,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.oculus.vertexformat.json:block_rendering.MixinClientLevel,pl:mixin:APP:betterbiomeblend.mixins.json:MixinClientWorld,pl:mixin:APP:architectury.mixins.json:MixinClientLevel,pl:mixin:APP:starlight.mixins.json:client.world.ClientWorldMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fabric-lifecycle-events-v1.mixins.json:client.ClientWorldMixin,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.sndctrl.json:MixinClientWorld,pl:mixin:APP:create.mixins.json:BreakProgressMixin,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.world_ticking.MixinClientWorld,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.chunk_rendering.MixinClientWorld,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71396_d(Minecraft.java:2031) [?:?] {re:mixin,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:perf.dedicated_reload_executor.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.concurrency.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.world_leaks.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin_Forge,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:perf.skip_first_datapack_reload.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chat_heads.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:entity_texture_features-common.mixins.json:cacheReloaders.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.oculus.json:MixinMinecraft_PipelineManagement,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.betterthirdperson.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chunkpregen.mixins.json:client.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:architectury.mixins.json:MixinMinecraft,pl:mixin:APP:enhancedblockentities.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fallingleaves.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fabric-lifecycle-events-v1.mixins.json:client.MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:iceberg.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:flywheel.mixins.json:ShaderCloseMixin,pl:mixin:APP:sodium-extra.mixins.json:gui.MinecraftClientAccessor,pl:mixin:APP:create.mixins.json:WindowResizeMixin,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.options.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.gui.fast_fps_pie.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:securitycraft.mixins.json:camera.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:623) [?:?] {re:mixin,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,re:classloading,pl:accesstransformer:B,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:perf.dedicated_reload_executor.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.concurrency.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-common.mixins.json:bugfix.world_leaks.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:feature.measure_time.MinecraftMixin_Forge,pl:mixin:APP:modernfix-forge.mixins.json:perf.skip_first_datapack_reload.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chat_heads.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:entity_texture_features-common.mixins.json:cacheReloaders.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.oculus.json:MixinMinecraft_PipelineManagement,pl:mixin:APP:mixins.betterthirdperson.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:chunkpregen.mixins.json:client.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:architectury.mixins.json:MixinMinecraft,pl:mixin:APP:enhancedblockentities.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fallingleaves.mixins.json:MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:fabric-lifecycle-events-v1.mixins.json:client.MinecraftClientMixin,pl:mixin:APP:iceberg.mixins.json:MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:APP:flywheel.mixins.json:ShaderCloseMixin,pl:mixin:APP:sodium-extra.mixins.json:gui.MinecraftClientAccessor,pl:mixin:APP:create.mixins.json:WindowResizeMixin,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.options.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:embeddium.mixins.json:features.gui.fast_fps_pie.MixinMinecraftClient,pl:mixin:APP:securitycraft.mixins.json:camera.MinecraftMixin,pl:mixin:A,pl:epic_rei_lmao:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(Main.java:184) [?:?] {re:classloading,re:mixin,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A,pl:mixin:A,pl:runtimedistcleaner:A} at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:497) ~[?:1.8.0_51] {} at net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.FMLClientLaunchProvider.lambda$launchService$0(FMLClientLaunchProvider.java:37) [forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar:36.2] {} at net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.FMLClientLaunchProvider$$Lambda$493/452817647.call(Unknown Source) [forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar:36.2] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandlerDecorator.launch(LaunchServiceHandlerDecorator.java:37) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandler.launch(LaunchServiceHandler.java:54) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandler.launch(LaunchServiceHandler.java:72) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher.run(Launcher.java:82) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {re:classloading} at cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher.main(Launcher.java:66) [modlauncher-8.1.3.jar:?] {re:classloading} -- System Details -- Details: Minecraft Version: 1.16.5 Minecraft Version ID: 1.16.5 Operating System: Windows 10 (amd64) version 10.0 Java Version: 1.8.0_51, Oracle Corporation Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation Memory: 577999640 bytes (551 MB) / 3587702784 bytes (3421 MB) up to 7575961600 bytes (7225 MB) CPUs: 8 JVM Flags: 4 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xss1M -Xmx8128m -Xms256m ModLauncher: 8.1.3+8.1.3+main-8.1.x.c94d18ec ModLauncher launch target: fmlclient ModLauncher naming: srg ModLauncher services: /mixin-0.8.4.jar mixin PLUGINSERVICE /eventbus-4.0.0.jar eventbus PLUGINSERVICE /forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar object_holder_definalize PLUGINSERVICE /forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar runtime_enum_extender PLUGINSERVICE /accesstransformers-3.0.1.jar accesstransformer PLUGINSERVICE /forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar capability_inject_definalize PLUGINSERVICE /forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar runtimedistcleaner PLUGINSERVICE /mixin-0.8.4.jar mixin TRANSFORMATIONSERVICE /forge-1.16.5-36.2.42.jar fml TRANSFORMATIONSERVICE FML: 36.2 Forge: net.minecraftforge:36.2.42 FML Language Providers: javafml@36.2 minecraft@1 Mod List: saturn-mc1.16.5-0.0.3.jar Saturn saturn 0.0.3 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE grappling_hook_mod-1.16.5-v13.jar Grappling Hook Mod grapplemod 1.16.5-v13 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE SkyVillage_1.0.0_1.16.5.jar Sky Villages skyvillages 1.0.0 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE create-stuff-additions1.16.5_v1.1.6.jar Create Stuff Additions create_stuff_additions 1.1.6 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE Hats-1.16.5-10.3.4.jar Hats hats 10.3.4 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE TRansliterationLib-1.0.4.jar TRansliterationLib Mod transliterationlib 1.0.4 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE constructsarmory-forge-2.0.0-alpha.2+1.16.5.jar Construct's Armory constructsarmory 2.0.0-alpha.2+1.16.5DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE pixelcringe-1.1.0+1.16.5.jar PixelCringe - Pixelmon fixer pixelcringe 1.1.0+1.16.5 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE CTM-MC1.16.1-1.1.2.6.jar ConnectedTexturesMod ctm MC1.16.1-1.1.2.6 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE Prism-1.16.5-1.0.1.jar Prism prism 1.0.1 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE modernfix-forge-5.17.0+mc1.16.5.jar ModernFix modernfix 5.17.0+mc1.16.5 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE citadel-1.8.1-1.16.5.jar Citadel citadel 1.8.1 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE alexsmobs-1.12.1.jar Alex's Mobs alexsmobs 1.12.1 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE YungsApi-1.16.4-Forge-13.jar YUNG's API yungsapi 1.16.4-Forge-13 DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE Bookshelf-Forge-1.16.5-10.4.33.jar Bookshelf bookshelf 10.4.33 DONE Manifest: 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Additions createaddition 1.16.5-20220129a DONE Manifest: NOSIGNATURE FramedBlocks BlockEntity Warning: Not applicable RoadRunner != Lithium: This instance was launched using RoadRunner, which is an *unofficial* Lithium fork! Please **do not** report bugs to them! Crash Report UUID: 153bf412-758c-4fe0-836c-13f5c638ce0c Loaded Shaderpack: (off) Launched Version: forge-36.2.42 Backend library: LWJGL version 3.2.2 build 10 Backend API: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT GL version 4.6.0 Compatibility Profile Context 24.3.1.240312, ATI Technologies Inc. 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Dr Squatch Laundry detergent (angelic choir humming at the very idea) I mean yes I want my body to smell like whatever may fancy my needs for the day but laundry detergent? Say goodbye to literally every other brand of laundry soap they could literally suck my third nipple if they made LauNdRY SoAp!!!!! And frankly I don’t have a third nipple but if I keep using these goofy laundry soaps it may be a possibility…. DR SQUATCHY MAN PLZ FOR THE LOVE OF MY CLOTHING AND I MEAN PLEASE…. make this little boys dream come true and make LaUnDRy SoAP 😭😭💔💔

I have an interview tomorrow, nothing fancy just a chain shop to get some money over the summer.
It will really be a relief to me if I can get this and ease a fair amount of anxiety as my current job is zero hour and they've cut all my upcoming shifts. Unfortunately this means I am STRESSED!
What do I wear?? My current job I didnt have an interview and in the past I've been told 'wear what you'd wear on a day if you worked here'. This time I haven't been told anything and can't follow that rule as they have company t-shirts you wear if you're staff. It's only a minimum wage shop job like I said so it's not like I need shirt and tie (phew as I don't have a smart shirt)(I ASSUME??).
I have dark navy chino kind of trousers that are 100% masculine and fit me well so I'm super happy I have them but top half I have no idea?? I think I have a long sleeve polo t-shirt which is shades of blue wide stripes, or a plain black short sleeve polo t-shirt which I'm not mentally very comfortable in because it's a bit tighter so it shows dun dun dun..... THE BODY.
I'm also worried about short sleeves because of scars and tattoos and worried about long sleeves because it's fairly warm and sunny and I don't want to be sat there even sweatier??
It's tomorrow morning and I only found out today so I'd have a hard time getting something else in time :(
Also do I wear a bag of some kind? I'm going on the bus so I'll have my wallet, phone, earphones, gum and I'll probably take body spray to freshen up is it okay to take a bag? I have a little plain green Lucy and Yak bag or I guess a backpack??
Options: Tshirt- blue wide striped long sleeve polo or black short sleeve polo
Bags- small side green bag with strap across body or dark green and brown backpack- or none??
Please help :(
Edit: I also have a small brown bag that goes across the body which might be better than green but it does have embroidered ladybugs on it, is that any better??

So to expand on my title- my husband thinks it’s being frugal to not buy things when we’ll eventually be getting the same thing but a better version later on. For instance - my work/craft room needs a small fan which I mentioned. His response? “We just need ceiling fans for each room”. I told him that’s not something that’s financially feasible for many years still and when we do it will likely e the living room to get one first. I want some furniture for the backyard & deck so I can actually enjoy sitting outside. Nothing fancy or expensive but something that will suffice for at least a little while. I don’t need a whole set maybe just 1-2 chairs. I can sew so I can make cushions myself and we have a huge veteran/retiree community of people in the area that diy and make furniture I’m sure I can arrange a payment system to buy a decent enough chair. His response is that he doesn’t want buy one thing just to have to buy something again later down the road. We have a hot tub that came with house (one of the selling points) which as of last year we had to stop using because the lib broke and become so waterlogged we couldn’t even move it. My daughter has been able to find covers for less than $200 which either my parents or his have offered to pay for cause the hot tub has helped both him & I either some of our problems but he refuses because it’s not the best type of cover we could possibly get.
While I admit I would love to be able to purchase higher quality and not worry about it, that’s literally not feasible financially for us and I’m getting tired of not being able to enjoy nearly anything it feels like because he thinks he’s being frugal (but won’t listen to any of my ideas about frugality when I grew up poorer than him) and it just feels more like he wants to be controlling about the money

I need the 2 doors on my yard barn replaced. They are 30 x 74 and can’t be thicker than 2 inches. I have been looking for someone for a while and can’t find anyone to build new ones for me. Nothing fancy.

I'm curious about making more casseroles and want to see if y'all have any suggestions that strike my fancy. I'm sensitive to lactose, but my partner isn't. I'm open to all sorts of options and flavor profiles.

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“Is that a threat?” I countered plainly, simply, and with my hand brushing against the back of my pistol.
“No, newrealmer.” The apprentice replied with a nonchalant, conversational tone of voice, having dropped that momentary rise in intensity. “I am merely referring to this little mixer. Which, I believe, I should allow you to get back to. But just be warned, it would be wise to heed my words. Though I highly doubt this will be the last you’ll be hearing of this, as perhaps clarification will be needed to address exactly what is and isn’t acceptable and tolerable. Then again, I doubt even that will be my purview. Oh well…” The apprentice shrugged, cutting himself off and removing the little blanket of darkness before he could get into another one of his long-winded tirades.
The darkness disappeared as abruptly as it’d arrived. Moreover, if the sensor readings didn’t already make it clear, it was now very much evident to me that the shadowy bubble I’d been thrust into wasn’t some kind of portal or spatial anomaly, but a careful manipulation of light; separating our small space from the rest of the gathered crowd. A crowd which, much to my surprise, didn’t seem at all fazed by the scene. If anything, the sudden and inexplicable appearance of the apprentice seemed to only result in the expected nods of respect, and bows of deference.
No words were exchanged between the shadowy apprentice and the gathered group. Instead, only a glare and a nod of respectful warning was given; generating an immediate shift in the atmosphere.
A vibe that immediately read as: Tread Lightly.
Silence permeated the immediate aftermath of that encounter. Whilst concern over the apprentice’s actions brewed inside of me, forcing me to consider the implications of this first open attempt at information control, and more worryingly… if he was acting on his own volition or at someone else’s standing orders.
However, despite the general submission to the apprentice’s presence and the unspoken warnings toward the group as a whole, the mileage by which the warning was taken… varied considerably.
The tortle-like-turtle, along with the rest of his group and some scattered compatriots, simply left.
Ladona and a few others remained there for a second longer, before likewise breaking course, returning back to Auris Ping and the rest of their group.
Etholin and the group of crocodiles however, whilst relatively unnerved and cautious, actually took a few steps towards me.
“Well then.” The orange and yellow Viscount Gumigo broke the silence first. “You, newrealmer, are now officially on our sight-map.” He spoke in a manner that because of his cocksure and gung-ho demeanor, made it difficult to determine if that was a particularly good, or a particularly bad thing. Though the fact he also left quickly after saying that, probably implied the sentiment lay somewhere in between.
“We'll have our eyes on you.” One of the crocodiles spoke, using two of his three fingers to point towards his eyes, before shooting them back towards me.
“And our ears too!” The smallest crocodile yapped through a confident grin, before just as quickly bolting off.
This left only the small ferret as the last one standing, as he once more craned his head up higher and higher, just to meet my eyes.
“T-the offer from before still stands, earthrealmer.” Etholin began, generating a brief instance of a privacy screen around us. “The offer to parlay that is. W-with the added caveat of guaranteed discretion on my part.” The ferret’s mild-mannered demeanor remained all throughout, even as he tried his best to infer something other than skittish nervousness through his words. “You were leading towards something, a topic which… while admittedly taboo and borderline preposterous, entering the realm of absurdity, is one that I very much wish to hear more of. Will you walk with me, Emma Booker?” The ferret gestured towards the second nook. “We don't have much time before the end of this mixer, after all.”
I nodded cautiously, prompting the ferret’s privacy screen to grow stronger with mana radiation, a confirmation that these things did take more effort to maintain when in motion.
“I’m flattered they even bothered to entertain my explanations in that case.” I offered, trying to keep the conversation rolling as it naturally veered towards one of the points I wanted to touch on; gauging the crowd from earlier using Etholin’s insight. “After all, it would’ve been much easier to simply disengage and disregard, rather than to engage and actively humor my points.”
“Indeed. Though this perhaps due in no small part to the… unconventional and daring plays of your vastly inferior hand.” The ferret paused, before quickly correcting himself just as we arrived at the third nook. “I… I meant no disrespect with that of course!”
“No offense taken, at least not at this junction, Lord Esila.” I offered with a sigh, urging him to continue.
“A newrelamer’s deck is often composed of cards stacked against their favor from the moment they step into the nest of intrigue that is the Academy. Your… unique predispositions, whilst seemingly a handicap, have been overshadowed by your peers’ classroom performance in the form of your current points, and most notable of all… your library card. Whilst the former is subject to the whims of the academic game, the latter… has become a foundational cornerstone to your lore. This, amongst a few other rumors and whispers, has forced the student body to reassess its stance on what would otherwise be an easily-dismissed existence. Indeed I… applaud your risk-taking maneuvers during that fateful assembly. Though I can imagine it did not come without its price.”
That latter, almost ominous statement, immediately put me in mind of Auris and the resultant cold war stemming from our two fates that’d become inexplicably linked after that assembly fiasco.
A pause quickly punctuated the scene, with Etholin looking up expectantly, as I took a moment to get a closer look at the third nook and all of its magically-derived shenanigans; namely the battle-lines now drawn into what appeared to be a fully actualized, highly-rendered battlemap, and miniatures of several towns and cities scattered across it.
“All decisions have their prices, Lord Esila.” I offered earnestly, just as the lines in whatever magical RTS game happening in the background behind him were shifting. “Indeed, as much as I appreciate your insight on this matter, this does raise the question—”
“You backstabbed my third guard unit, Lord Etale!”
“Well, YOU lied to me about the shipment of grain, Lady Evrail!”
I paused, momentarily distracted by the drama quickly manifesting in the background.
“—why exactly do you seem to be more invested in me than most? Now, I’m not saying I’m not appreciative of course. I genuinely, and wholeheartedly, wish to form more bonds amidst an… in your own words — nest of intrigue. However, I am merely curious.”
“Perhaps I see this as a risk worth taking, Cadet Emma Booker.” He offered with a twitch of his ears. “Perhaps, I see that the benefits of discussing matters, of forming at the very least a working relationship, is now worth the potential risks following your elevation from a mere newrealmer, to a potential player in the game.”
A momentary silence once more descended following that answer, as I paused to ponder the sincerity behind the ferret’s voice, amidst the growing chaos and rapidly deteriorating battle-lines of the game behind him; towering high-rises and windmills alike, crumbling amidst a barrage of tiny magical missiles hurled to the tune of tiny mana radiation signatures.
However, just before I could formulate an answer, a series of bells suddenly sounded above us, eliciting the attention of not just me and my gathered audience, but the rest of the room as well.
It was around this time that the musical ensemble from one of the nooks came forward, carried aloft on a floating invisible platform, as the ‘MC’ began addressing everyone in the room. “Princes and Princesses, Lords and Ladies… newrealmer… may I have your attention, please! The time for dinner has arrived! As a result, it would be our pleasure once again to serenade the end of today’s mixer.” The ‘MC’ quickly turned towards the only other noble on stage, who just as quickly began performing.
The question of just how a singular person would be able to play a quartet’s worth of instruments quickly became clear, as disembodied white-gloved hands manifested out of nowhere, and began playing a sharp and whimsical tune.
“It stands to reason that perhaps fate has deemed our conversation stops here, at least for now, Cadet Emma Booker.” Etholin offered.
“There’s more you wanted to touch base on?”
“Y-yes. There is a proposition I wish to pose to you, on the matter of this weekend’s sojourn into Elaseer, and on another matter more pertinent to your time here within the Academy and its many, many factions.”
So that’s what his angle is?
“If it’s a simple nonbinding talk, then sure. Maybe tomorrow after class? Or maybe after Friday’s PE class? As long as nothing else comes up of course.”
“Those are indeed acceptable time frames, Cadet Emma Booker.” Etholin nodded deeply, before taking a few careful steps back. “Till we meet again.”
The sun had begun setting at this point, and as the music prepared to draw to a close, so too did everyone’s formerly talkative spirits.
The wrap-up process was somber, and was rather distinct for each of the little nooks within the lounge. The first nook, with Ilunor and Rostario, seemed to be tallying up some sort of a scoreboard that floated in mid air, far above the reaches of the pair’s short little arms.
The second nook however seemed to be dealing with a lot of cleanup work, as the animated paper birds, dragons, gryphons, and dragon-wyvern-gryphon hybrids were practically torn to shreds by the end of it. Whatever animated battle had transpired, I was apparently not privy to. But I made an immediate mental note to both myself and the EVI to focus on that nook the next time around.
The third nook, the one I’d seen towards the tail end of the mixer, was my main fixation at this point however; as the students here seemed to be tallying and wrapping up what was effectively a magically actualized version of a hybrid between a real-time strategy and a table-top roleplaying game. Except instead of holograms, they dealt with fully autonomous physical miniatures, small representations of anything from your archetypal knight to what looked to be a heavily armored… dare I say it, renaissance looking APC… if that was even a thing. I tended to stay away from fusion fantasy stories, being known as a stickler for minimally invasive crossover settings, so I’d need to look this over with the EVI after work was done. Many of the miniatures however lie in tatters, mauled and torn apart across the mini battlefield. But just like the second nook, this mess didn’t seem to be a problem; a series of magical spells restored every model back to their original condition.
Though following the cleanup, I’d expected the tensions from earlier to spiral into some form of a duel. Similar to how Ilunor and Rostario had seemingly been riled up from what amounted to a minor confrontation.
This, surprisingly, didn’t happen. Instead, and much to my surprise, the group just ended up shaking hands in a surprising display of sportsmanship.
But while the first three nooks were rather straightforward, the fourth nook… I just couldn’t comprehend. Their incantations of darkness seemed to have brought about some sickening creature that disintegrated into what I could only describe as liquid shadow following the call for dinner.
Which left only the fifth nook, who were essentially already packed up, with their musical instruments disappearing either into a burst of smoke or into a small dimensional rift-in-the-wall.
That, I’d need to investigate down the line.
For now however, I turned towards the exit, towards the animated painting that had acted as the entryway to the space. One that had now just given up on all pretenses and opened up like a traditional door; exactly as I recalled it on the night of the warehouse explosion.
“So much for all the magical effort that goes into entering the place.” I groaned out, as I regrouped with the rest of the party, but not before Ilunor turned around for one final jab at the hamster.
“You’re a guinea pig, Prince Rostarion!” He seethed, before seemingly out of nowhere, pulling a fruit that looked like a cross between a pineapple and a cantaloup out of his cloak. At which point, he lobbed it, directly towards the hamster who deflected it with a flick of his wrist.
This led to what amounted to an impromptu tennis match that followed us from the lounge, into the halls, and even all the way down the stairs, before it finally came to an end at the end of an upper yearsman’s wand. At which point, a few words were exchanged, and the pineapple found itself floating and following the Vunerian down and into the dining hall. It seemed to get closer and closer to his head, only halted when he turned around to glare at it.
“I… I don’t understand what’s going on anymore, Ilunor.” I offered in an exasperated breath.
“It’s humor, earthrealmer.” The Vunerian responded somehow pridefully, yet defeatedly at the same time. “You wouldn’t understand.”

Dragon’s Heart Tower, Level 23, Residence 30, Living Room. Local Time: 2000 Hours.
Emma
“So what do you make of it?” I asked the gang after more or less divulging the entirety of my encounters during the little ‘mixer’, now that we’d plopped ourselves down on the couch, with a cone of silence deployed for good measure.
“Lady Ladona was attempting to assert some level of social dominance and intimidation.” Thacea began, taking a sip of some tea she’d ordered in from dinner. “Whether or not that is at the behest of Lord Ping’s request, or one committed on her own volition, does not detract from the fact that her actions are invariably representative of her peer group.”
“To which Emma responded in the best way possible.” Thalmin offered with a snarky grin. “Care to revisit that moment you stood your ground against her on your memory shard again, Emma?”
“I’m afraid I have to insist on moving forward with the conversation, Thalmin.” Thacea countered, prompting the lupinor to hold back and to simply shrug, urging the avinor to continue.
“The rest of the crowd seemed… as you pointed out to Lord Esila, surprisingly accommodating all things considered. Though it’s the encounter with Apprentice Arlan Ostoy that I am most worried about.”
“As am I.” I offered, prompting both of us to stare intently in deep thought.
“The man is obviously trying to halt the divulgence of hard evidence to your manaless existence.” Thalmin offered.
“But the enforcement aspect of it is nebulous at best.” Ilunor chimed in. “I believe you will see further expansion upon this warning sooner rather than later. For now I believe it would be best if we heeded those warnings, especially considering the delicate situation we are already embroiled in.”
I took a moment to take all of that advice in, pausing to consider my next course of action with that particular development.
Exhaustion certainly wasn’t something I’d expected to feel this early on in the night. This was especially true when considering that all that had transpired was what amounted to a small social gathering.
Though as my time with the Director had taught me, ‘parties’, and ‘social events’ were two very distinct things. With the latter being less of a party and more of a thinly veiled networking expo disguised under layers of booze, food, and whatever shiny distractions your budget could afford.
But while the social mixer seemed to have opportunities for those to pursue their hobbies, namely in the little nooks… the social event aspect of it was definitely still there. And as a result, it was still something I desperately wanted to recover from.
Though given my track record…
“INFIL-DRONE01a has returned-to-base, Cadet Booker.”
… I should’ve expected that work was going to rear back its ugly head somehow.
Moreover, this was all part of the plan, after all.
The expected downturn in activity was expectedly replaced with the anxiety-inducing apprehension of what was to come.
“Alright.” I announced, both towards the EVI, and outwardly towards the rest of the gang. “The spy drone’s back. Are you guys ready to see what’s on it?”
A series of nods quickly followed, with all eyes averting from the dragon-fly like drone currently docking itself back into my suit.
I held my breath as the data began its tentative upload, a nagging feeling coiling from the back of my spine urged me to prepare for the worst.
“Alert. Probability of stealth compromisation and discovery at 50.27%. Isolate and play moment of stealth parameter endangerment?”
And I just about let loose the largest sigh of internalized stress I’ve released over the past 48 hours.
This clearly brought on the attention of the rest of the group, as each of them leaned closer towards me.
“There’s a near fifty-fifty chance we’ve been found out.” I explained bluntly. “But there’s only one way to find out.” I quickly began setting up the tablet and its on-board projector, flipping it on its kickstand as the recorded footage started playing, zeroing in on the exact instance of mission endangerment.
The footage revealed what appeared to be the same blank void from my long-winded journey towards the man’s office. The blank unrendered walls, the shadowless bright white fixtures, and the floatiness of it all, made it clear exactly where we were.
“At least we’re headed towards Mal’tory’s office.” I offered with a half-hearted laugh.
However, as the footage continued, it quickly became clear to all of us that it wasn’t just the apprentice that was on the prowl towards the black robed professor’s offices.
In fact, as the camera panned up, it became readily apparent exactly who had triggered the stealth alarm.
As it became undeniably clear that the armorer of all people, was now side-eying the drone, cocking his head if only so slightly in the direction of its flightpath.
Throughout all of this however, the apprentice remained locked in her own little world, as she continued talking about subject matters not particularly important, most of which simply related to the class and the more mundane aspects of teaching.
“This is bad.” Thalmin managed out first, sinking the bottom half of his face into his hands.
However, just as those words were uttered, so too did the footage reveal something… peculiar about Sorecar’s unfettering gaze.
He winked.
Or at least, in his own little way, as a gleam of light reminiscent of a lens flare emanated from the left visor currently in view of the drone.
All four of us just about lost it at that point.
As Thacea turned towards me expectedly, looking up at me as if I had the answers.
“I… I’m guessing… I mean… He’s perceptive, I’ll give him that. He’s doing something none of the professors could do so far. Heck, not even the apprentice seems to notice. But that wink… I guess…” I paused, before turning towards the EVI. “EVI, any other instances of potential discovery?”
“Negative, Cadet Booker. This is the only recorded instance that surpasses the tolerable threshold.”
I took a moment to sink into the armor. “Well, this seems to be the only instance the drone caught anyone or anything else staring directly at it.” I explained to the group. “Moreover, there were no instances in which Sorecar actually notified the apprentice about this it seems.” I continued, once more reviewing the EVI’s risk of discovery reports.
“The man seems to be somewhat endeared to you, Emma.” Thacea reasoned.
“Yeah… funny the way things turn out, huh?” I offered, before scrolling towards the start of the mission proper, and began playing.
Everyone now became intently focused on the long stretches of silence as the apprentice and professor duo made their way from the class and towards the dark and imposing double doors of Mal’tory’s office.
It was here however, that the first words from the apprentice directly referencing the man were finally spoken.
“Well here we are.” Larial spoke through a tired sigh.
“The office of the great man himself.” Sorecar chuckled darkly, crossing his arms in the process. “Well go on then. Be my guest, Apprentice.”
To which the apprentice nodded, but instead of simply opening the door… she grabbed what appeared to be a small notebook, turning to a page stamped entirely with seals and runes. She took a few steps forward, holding the book up, and outstretching her other hand in what amounted to the most archetypal image of a mage casting a spell I could ever dream up. “Ars la tal te al…” She mumbled in rapid succession, looking visibly silly without my drone’s ability to pick up manastreams due to its limited onboard sensors, and thus giving the gang a small slice of what it was like to see the world through my eyes.
These mumblings however eventually resulted in the doors creaking open, slowly, but surely, and with great strain, being pushed inwards by an unseen force.
“That wasn’t an Academy spell.” Sorecar noted accusingly.
“No, it wasn’t.” Larial acknowledged cryptically, pocketing the book and stowing it away.
“You’re playing a dangerous game, Apprentice.” The armorer spoke with a hint of ominous foreboding, visibly hesitant to cross the threshold and into Mal’tory’s office.
“I’m merely carrying out my duties, and the last I checked, those who carry out their duties are impervious to the ministrations of the games fought amongst the issuers of said duties.”
“You see the world in black and white, Apprentice; a fatal misstep once one enters the throes of the game. And the longer you remain in this rat race, the sooner you will come to realize that you must pick a side. Lest you become a liability, or worse, be an intolerable threat to be dealt with.” Those words carried with it what seemed to be a genuine sense of care and concern. Though dour and colored with a severity I hadn’t seen from the armorer so far. Part of me even felt like he could be speaking from experience.
The apprentice only paused for a few seconds, her whole body freezing for a moment as if considering the very real looming threats.
However, no sooner did that realization come did it also dissipate, as she let out a sigh, before pulling out a monocle from beneath her cloak. “You speak as if I have a choice, Professor. Where in reality, the only choice I have is to resign or to obey. In which case, I have little choice at all.” Larial’s eyes wavered as she said that, if only for a moment. “My choice was made the moment I left the crownlands. Moreover, I try my best to see the light in this dire situation. I still see this responsibility as an opportunity for me to also work for myself.”
“So you do have aspirations for the black-robed position.” The professor surmised.
“No. Not particularly anyways. No, what I meant by my personal responsibilities… is a debt that I must uphold.”
“A life debt, perchance?” The professor reasoned, prompting the apprentice to once more pause.
“A debt is a debt, which must be paid in full all the same.” She reasoned, before once more urging the man across the threshold.
Sorecar did so with a nervous hop, as if preempting some sort of trap which never came.
It was at this point that the pair became silent, as if in awe of the room they were now standing in.
Everything about it… was exactly the same as it was on that fateful night. From the dark and moody bookshelves that lined most of the walls, to the somber and almost mournful pieces of art, furniture, and knick-knacks that looked eerily fluid this time around.
Moreover, the centerpiece of the whole room, that anatomical live-model of a dragon, remained exactly as it was.
And even now… I could swear that its eyes were staring at the sole occupants of the room, in a permanent expression of shock and dread.
“I assume you’ve never been in the prime iteration of the man’s offices before.” Sorecar reasoned, his gait becoming paradoxically more confident, whilst Larial’s became more and more nervous.
“No. It would seem not.” She expressed through a tentative breath, closing the doors behind them, before going over practically every nook and cranny in the room with both her eyes, and a flight of magical gloved hands. “It would seem as if he didn’t trust me enough to allow me entry into his true domain.”
“Understandable.” Sorecar shrugged. “But that begs the question, exactly how did you come across that seal-breaker?”
“As I said before, Professor. I’ve been assigned this responsibility by three authorities simultaneously.”
“Let’s see… the weak-willed young Vanavan?”
“Yes.” The apprentice nodded, now kneeling in front of the chair I’d broken out of half a week ago.
“And the Dean as well, I imagine?”
“Correct.” She nodded again, this time placing her hand over top of the damaged chair, as if inspecting it for signs of tampering.
“And the third, the only one with the key to the prime iteration of the black-robed professor's offices… I assume this is a third party?”
The apprentice finally paused at that latter question, though it wasn’t clear if it was because she discovered something about the chair, or was more concerned about the question itself.
“Yes.” She finally responded after a tentative few seconds, moving over towards the back of Mal’tory’s desk.
“Am I correct to assume then, that this mysterious third party is some young and aspiring member of the inner guard? A Captain perhaps? Maybe even a Major?”
“I am not at liberty to discuss the nature of my superiors, Professor.” Larial concluded sternly, placing both of her hands atop of Mal’tory’s desk.
“But you just did.” Sorecar shot back with a tone of voice that could only be described as amused and cocky.
“I did so in the hopes of appeasing your curiosities, professor, to the point where perhaps you would be satisfied with two answers out of a total of three.” The apprentice responded with a hard sigh.
“And you just so happened to have chosen to stop at the mystery individual because that was perhaps the juiciest insight out of all three?”
“I stopped because that just so happens to be the third question on your roster, professor. Now please, I need a moment of concentration.”
“Apologies, apprentice.” The man craned his head down in a show of apologetics.
The silence finally prompted Larial to bring out what looked to be a bespoke, intricately crafted, and fancifully adorned magnifying glass. One that was tastefully sized, and looked genuinely cool to hold with its cherry-oak handle and its gold and silver decals. I would’ve killed to have something like that commissioned out-of-pocket for a Victorian steampunk cosplay. This, coupled with the monocle she had put on not a few moments prior, gave an almost period-appropriate air of some Sherlock Holmes flick; vibing quite well with the room’s Victorian aesthetic.
Even Sorecar of all people seemed to fit weirdly well, as some sort of an eccentric overly curious sidekick to the serious and strait-laced Detective Larial. These dynamic duo vibes would be further tested, as Sorecar continued pushing on his previous talking points. “Though, forgive me if I am overstepping my bounds here… but I do assume that the seal on your notebook belongs to the inner guard. Dare I say it, it reminds me of a sub-order within the guard, the Beholders of His Eternal Majesty, to be precise.”
“And what makes you think that, professor?” Larial shot back curiously, cocking her head, but still completely engrossed in whatever it was she was eyeing through that magnifying glass.
“This room we’re in.” Sorecar gestured aggressively. “This is its prime iteration, the real deal, the actual room, not a tertiary, let alone a secondary decoy to be accessed by a lesser seal or an attempt at physical trespassing. Now, for any other office within the castle walls, that access could easily be explained through the utilization of the Dean’s seal. But for a black robed professor’s office? Well… you know as well as I, that no academic authority can grant you access into what is effectively the crownlands’ consulate. I know for a fact, that the last time I entered a black-robed professor’s office with the Dean’s Seal, all I saw was the most unconvincing facsimile of the prime iteration.”
“I forget sometimes that you were once perhaps an apprentice as well, professor.”
This attempt to connect with the apprentice through personal anecdotes seemed to work for a little bit, before something caused the warmth from the apprentice’s face to fade entirely.
“What is it?” Sorecar urged, noticing the radical shift in their back and forths.
No sooner was that question raised did an audible CLICK soon follow, and the sound of a desk drawer opening filled the stale and stagnant air soon after.
From there, the now-silent apprentice cautiously pulled up two items from the unlocked drawer using some sort of levitation spell; only one of which I recognized from that fateful day.
In one of her hands was the crystal ball I saw Mal’tory stowing away prior to our conversation.
And in the other, was a small notebook bound in bright green leather, one that prompted Ilunor’s eyes to grow wide with worry.
“I believe I have found the last instance of the professor’s personal correspondence to the crownlands.” She spoke, placing the crystal ball down on the professor’s desk. “And I also believe, I have found exactly what our dear Dean, and indeed… my third party is looking for.” She placed the notebook on the table. “A list… containing a number of books marked as recommended reading material for the studious student… all to be issued not by the school’s library, but the Library.”
“None of those books are on the course’s recommended reading material list, I imagine.” Sorecar responded darkly and facetiously.
“No. Not a single one, professor. Which can only mean one thing.”
"We found The Library's burned catalog."
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(Author’s Note: Apprentice Arlan Ostoy, the shadow-obscured apprentice, seems to be rather serious in his attempts at obfuscating the truth! We'll just have to see how that plays out haha. However, in spite of that, we see Etholin's interests in Emma growing, as he speaks frankly with her on several matters, and Emma finally confronts him about just why he seems to be so eager to talk to her despite the taboo nature of her very existence! We also see exactly what the five nooks in the student lounge are up to, as I've always wanted to give the magical world just a little bit more whimsy and a lived in sort of vibe with these things happening all around Emma, and just demonstrating that there is indeed multiple stories and characters just living their own lives outside of Emma's story! That's the sort of vibe that I always love and that I hope I'm able to capture with this haha. Also, most importantly, we start to see the footage gathered from Emma's snooping, as we get to see the nitty gritty of Larial's investigation on Mal'tory! I hope you guys enjoy! :D The next Two Chapters are already up on Patreon if you guys are interested in getting early access to future chapters!)
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I am using an RK61 with my Legion go and legion laptop and fancy a mechanical keyboard to use at work but it will need to relatively silent.
It will need to be ISO layout and I’ve done a fair bit of reading but just want to make sure that what I’m looking at will all work as I don’t know what north/south facing etc actually means!
Akko 5075S Akko fairy silent switches Ghost Judge Cherry key caps
Is that a good place to start or can anyone suggest anything for the money? I’ve noticed that there is a heck of a lot of stuff out of stock when it comes to mechanical keyboards so just when I think I’ve identified what I want/need, you can’t get it anywhere.
Ideally I’d prefer something cool looking in a bright colour aluminium case, ISO compatible, smart looking key caps with the £ sign etc and silent switches with some snazzy RGB, oh and wireless too but appreciate I’m either not going to find it in stock or it will cost the earth.
Cheers.

Listen. If you’ve loved this show for many years ya gotta love the camp, and either put up with or enjoy some lovely junk. So what is your favorite part of that? Stuff that others roll their eyes at, episodes that cause some cringe, tropes that have beaten a dead horse for decades, what is your fancy?
For me, I’ll admit it, I love every time the master comes back in disguise to somehow surprise the doctor for the billionth time. Somehow doesn’t get old for me, it’s overly dramatic, and funnier as time goes on. Sometime they should land the TARDIS, read the name tag of an employee with a master pun name and leave and take off without an explanation, roll credits.
Also, the schrodingers Gallifrey every few years has become amusing.
And whether the final population is aware of aliens of course. (Although that’s just kinda necessary to retcon or write an explanation for every once in a while for soft and hard reboots, it’d be kinda annoying if aliens were common place to average people for every new writer joining the show).
The vague and random easter egg hinting at a soap opera ending to a season like bad wolf. Even all that nonsense with the crack in the wall even though I still don’t fully get it.
So there, name your doctor who guilty pleasures.

I’m making this post to remind myself that being sober is the best way to spend these next 4 weeks…and what I should do if I struggle.
My wife will be gone for 4 weeks on a business trip and I will be alone with my pup. So to keep busy I am making a list.
Things I plan on doing to keep busy (not in order):
-Play Fallout 4 new missions
-Organize the closet and random drunk drawers
-Take my dog for long walks/play fetch
-Journal
-Join a SMART meeting
-Play Silent Hill 1 (always wanted to beat it)
-Detail my car and condition the leather
-Get the damn AC in my car fixed
-Drink loads of tea
-Organize my EDC (I weirdly become obsessed with EDC when I’m trying to stay sober. See the sub if you don’t know.)
-Get back to cycling or lift weights
-Focus on eating healthy/Meal Prep
-Disc Golf with my buddy (my one friend)
-Get a haircut
-Sip seltzers in a cozy to feel fancy
-Take a bath
-Make a burger out of the Bobs burger book
-Watch horror movies (open to recommendations)
-Delete photos off my phone
-Get ahead on work
-Clean out the fridge/Spice cabinet
-Go to the eye doctor to get a new prescription
-Go to Lowe’s with my dog
-Iron my work clothes
-Visit my in laws
-Clean/shine my boots
-Donate unneeded clothes/shoes
-Extreme but get a tattoo lol
-Talk to my wife’s plants
-Groom myself extra special with a face mask
-Make kimchi or pickled radishes (you’ve always wanted to make your own.)
-Buy a basketball and shoot hoops (you suck but whatever.)
-Listen to audiobooks
-Get my dogs nails clipped
-Set up the projector in our bedroom and play Zombie Army on a MASSIVE screen since my wife is gone.
-SLEEP
I may add more as I think of some but I’m open to any recommendations! Let me know what helps you!
IWNDWYT

Hi all, I’m rather new back to Charlotte and obviously the city has changed a ton since I last lived here so still figuring out places. I have family coming in town next weekend and am looking for maybe some hidden gems, unique places to check out. Rooftops or speakeasy types would be cool. I know of Fahrenheit and Merchant and Trade for views. Don’t need a loud scene or a fancy steakhouse. Just something relaxed, can have convos and a decent meal.
Any suggestions would be great! 😊

Well this is gonna be a weird one. Back in 2020, I (then 21) met Tim (then 20) on discord during the COVID-19 lockdown. He and I fell for each other almost instantly and we started talking. We'd chat 24/7 for hours and hours until the lockdown ended. Then we started dating IRL. I thought everything was going amazing but a few months after dating, Tim basically dropped that he doesn't think he loves me and wants to see other women. Oh boy, was I shattered.
I cried, begged, pleaded, threatened. I bought him expensive gifts to convince him to stay. But he didn't. And I was in a terrible place after a while. He blocked me on all social media and would ignore me if he saw me in real life. Eventually, I gave up and stopped chasing him.
Afterwards life happened and we all graduated college. I started my post-grad degree and began working on my own self. In 2023, Tim reached out to apologize for his behavior and I gently forgave him. He told me softly that we can be friends if I stop acting like the crazy ex-girlfriend. I tried not take offense and befriended him again. Around that time, I met Jake through a friend of friend.
Jake and I clicked as well except this time it was different. We dated for about an year casually (I told only 2 female friends about Jake because I didn't want to jinx this relationship too) before he proposed to me. Now Jake and I are busy planning our 2025 wedding.
This is where the problem starts. Tim and a few friends asked me to hangout after my exams and I said I'd be glad.
We (5 guys and 3 girls) went to a fancy place, ordered our food then started updating each other on our lives. One girl mentioned that she is moving abroad. And I couldn't hide my shock. When everyone asked me why I'm worried, I shyly broke the news that I'm getting married soon and want the whole gang to be there. There was a moment of silence. Then the girls hugged me and squealed that I need to show pics. The boys watched awkwardly.
I showed pictures of Jake to the gang. And Tim looked mortified. He got up and left the table, leaving us all confused. Later he texted me that I did this on purpose to spark a reaction from him. I assured him that I genuinely like Jake and want to settle down with him. But Tim is pissed and accused me of being a crazy ex. I told Jake what happened and he got angry too and told me Tim is no longer invited to the wedding. So AITA?

I’ve been thinking on getting a tattoo with this line from Long Lost:
Send me to the mountains Let me go free forever
But I can’t decide what I want to do with it. Would it look best as a dainty cursive line? Around a circle with some mountains in the circle? Below a mountain range? Some other fourth thing I didn’t think of?

Getting this out of the way, I'm talking about a well bred, structurally sound, mentally stable, ethically bred lab.
I see so maybe yellow and black lab SDs, and I know part of that is just because they're more popular and also more common due to chocolate being a recessive gene I believe (I'm a little shaky on how the color genetics work but it really doesn't matter here).
I know there's that old stereotype that chocolate labs are more neurotic, more stupid, and less trainable than their black or yellow counterparts, but is there any actual truth to it (again, for a well bred lab)?
While it's true the only chocolate labs I've ever met have met that description to a T, they were all untrained byb dogs that their parents dumped at daycare instead of training (no hate to the dogs of course).
Color is obviously not going to be the deciding factor in which lab I get as a prospect one day, but I am wondering if there's any real proven reason to avoid certain colors. Obviously silver and charcoal and whatever other new "fancy" colors there are these days are completely off the table due to the fact that I want a well bred dog, so don't worry about that.
I'm also realizing as I type this out that it sounds more like a question for a lab specific subreddit, but I don't really trust most of the people there to have an educated unbiased answer /lh