We're beyond excited to announce that we'll be hitting the stage at this year's EDGEWAVE Music Festival in June, organized by the incredible @aniraklova! 🎶✨ It's going to be an unforgettable experience, and we want YOU to be there with us to rock the festival grounds!
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Get ready on June 15th for songs from our newest Album "Where Sorrow Dies"!
But that's not all – we're thrilled to debut our brand-new single, "Hate and Desire," live for the very first time! This is a moment you won't want to miss, and we can't wait to share it with our amazing fans.
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Grab your tickets now, and let's make this
the best EDGEWAVE yet!
See you in the crowd, ready to rock and roll! 🤘🏼🎤
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#RockOn🎸#FestivalVibes
* All songs are made by me with AI as a raw version which I have edited for my own liking afterwards. The lyrics are written by myself. If you want to use it in any way it would be cool if you credit me♥
With a week of freedom before the gala, Yuna decided to fly Yumi out to Sulani for an exclusive fashion show that featured [ @sentate ] their favorite designer's newest collection!
Tillman estate had once been social housing, but due to shoddy upkeep and the local council going bankrupt, it fell into disrepair, making it uninhabitable for those who needed it most. What had once housed a lively and close-knit community, now felt haunted by the ghost of its former residents, a monument to the often-failed working class. In truth, it was alien to Lena. Her childhood was one of idyllic suburbia, where things seemed too good to be true and often were. In another life, this glimpse into her father’s upbringing may have inspired sympathy or at least added some context to the way he was. Instead, it filled Lena with a familiar dread, the kind typically expressed by horror protagonists opening a door you know seals their fate.
(transcript below)
[lena looks both ways before forcing the door open]
[The flat is largely empty, save for one room. Inside is a corkboard with a map, scraps of documents and a phone number for a MR S. A FIGURE APPEARS BEHIND LENA, A GUN COCKS.]
[LENA SLOWLY TURNS AROUND, TO FACE DIMITRI]
(DIMITRY): You shouldn’t be here.
(LENA): Dimitry…don’t do something you’ll regret.
(DIMITRY): The fuck are y-
[LENA’S ON HIM LIKE A FLASH, SHE QUICKLY DISARMS HIM AND TURNS THE TABLES.]
(LENA): If you’re gonna pull a gun on me, pull the fucking trigger. [SHE KNOCKS HIM OUT]
Caleb: [distractedly] Rarely. It’s the benefit of an all-plasma diet. Hunting expends more energy than anything else.
Helena: Is that why Lilith always threatens to rip our heads off if we interrupt her beauty sleep?
Caleb: Oh, she barely needs a reason to make threats. What’s keeping you awake?
Helena: Why didn’t you stop me from feeding on that man. You could’ve gotten in my head and told me not to.
Caleb: I can’t be your conscience, Helena. That sort of willpower has to come from within.
Helena: [mutters dejectedly] You say that like it’s easy.
Caleb: Of course it isn’t easy. But it is possible.
Helena: I nearly killed him. She wanted me to go all the way and I almost did.
Caleb: You restrained yourself in the end.
Helena: Only to sit back and watch her finish the job!
Caleb: You’re hardly alone in that regard.
Helena: She tried to push you too?
Caleb: [meditatively] There’s no such thing as a good vampire. You’ll make mistakes, which is why you shouldn't strive to be perfect, just better. The point of no return is to stop believing you can be better.
Helena: I need to understand her — and why you stay with her. Caleb, where did all this begin? I tried to ask how she became a vampire, but she only told me to talk to you.
Caleb: [cagily] I’m not sure it’s my story to tell.
Helena: But she never will, and doesn’t it involve you as much as her?
Caleb: [after a moment’s silence] Focus on my thoughts.
Helena: I’m still not very good at this.
Caleb: Come closer. Physical touch strengthens the bond. Relax, Helena. Close your eyes. Let me show you.
Some leftover screenies from the EDGEWAVE shooting ~ ♥
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Even though Jack had such an amazing day with Lou, he couldn't wait to log out and tell the others that the second painful spot is gone!
Since their therapies go so well, they don't monitor each session all together anymore. One of them is supposed to be near the one who's currently ingame, so they installed an opening in the kitchen to the therapy room.
Jack immediately took off the VR glasses and the robo arm and his shirt to show Ji Ho his progress ^^'
Ji Ho: "Oh Jack, that's amazing!"
Jack: "All thanks to our incredible Tiny Can! Let's show the others! Ah I'm so glad I didn't give up and went back ingame!"
Ji Ho: "I'm so happy for you."
Jack: "I love you too :3 "
Meanwhile Saiwa is working hard to overcome his 'bird/fake relationship/Kiyoshi/Jeb problems...
He went all in in his exposure therapy and even placed flamingo lounge chairs so he can practice here too... But he's having a hard time going through all these memories again.
And Vlad wasn't very helpful. He's still worrying what Caleb might do with Ji Ho in Ji Ho's therapy.
Saiwa sighed: "Don't give Ji Ho a hard time, hm? Try a little harder to make him feel good so he won't fall even more for Caleb. It will soon be over and then he's yours alone. Hang on."
Sai already told him this a few times before. But he also knows how hard it is to change and accept things one couldn't change.
Luckily Jack came running along with Ji Ho to disturb their gloomy thoughts with his never failing puppy energy ^^'
Saiwa heard their footsteps and was alarmed. He always expects the worst when Jack is involved ö.Ö'
Saiwa: "Omg - did something go wrong?"
Jack: "VLAD! SAI! The second spot is already gone! Only ONE left!"
Saiwa, relieved: "That's unbelievable! I never imagined it would ever get better without you getting back together with Kiyoshi! I mean, he's your fated mate. How is it possible you can leave him just like that?"
Jack: "Hey, I endured over 6 months of searing pain! Fate learned now that I'm determined! Plus I'm the Su..."
The others chimed in: "Super Soldier!" (hahaha, them ^^')
They are so happy for Jack :3
There is a new area to sit outside by the river and they gathered by the fire.
Jack told them about his insightful talk with Lou which also inspired the others to try to find ways to improve their relationships.
And, since the Therapy Game is going so well for them, they also discussed how they could make it acessable for the creatures in the real world, as planned.
They currently can't be of any help for other creatures in the Muggle World who suffer under the Council and from other hazards. The least they can do is to offer them the Therapy Game. Vlad only listens half-heartedly.
Jack tries to convince Saiwa to let him go back in his therapy before the others but Saiwa insists that they take turns. Ji Ho's therapy is important too. To finally find his buried feelings and to get this over with Caleb to prevent Vlad from going insane...
Which is nearer than one might think because suddenly he jumped up in and threw a jealousy tantrum...
Jack: "We should leave them alone."
Ji Ho: "We'll talk about the game later."
Only Ji Ho can fix him.
Jack: "Come on, Sai. Let them charge the Bond. We'll go and play Simbles."
Sai looked questioning at Ji Ho and he nodded.
Doesn't mean it isn't still awkward as hell when they're alone...
Ji Ho eventually made the first move and carefully approached Vlad - and Vlad hissed! But Ji Ho learned not to be offended. The Bond already told him how much Vlad craves Ji Ho's touch. He just can't let his foolish pride and priciples go...
The Little Goats Satyrs have a new friend as it seems! Little Dust Bunny joined them and they are briefing him on the story hahaha
Until Little Goat heard some highly anticipated and telling noises...
He sneaked around the corner to take a look.
Little Goat: 'Boys! Come over! They're doing it!!!'
Little Dust Bunny: 'Whoa!' The Little Goats delivered on their promises ^^'
'Reach out, touch faith
Your own personal Jesus, someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus, someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there'
Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
Ji Ho hesitantly reached out for Vlad and he looks a bit worried because he knows how much Vlad tries to avoid getting overly physical as long as Ji Ho isn't able to love him... And Ji Ho still can't get used to Vlad's hairless chest ^^'
Ji Ho: "I'm yours alone. I only want you."
That's what the Bond is telling Vlad too but it's still killing him that Ji Ho is going to marry Caleb ingame. Ji Ho will make him forget it. At least for a while.
Little Goats and Little Dust Bunny: 'Aouwww!'
Poor Jack and Saiwa. Let's hope they'll find love again soon too.
(I took a lot of pics of Vlad and Ji Ho in the hot tub. I'll make a little extra post like last time ^^')
Addendum:
After I posted 'A Rainy Night in Soho' in the last episode, I googled around a bit for Nick Cave and this song and I found out that he and Shane had been good friends.
And that Nick sang 'A Rainy Night in Soho' at Shane's funeral.
I didn't cry when I heard that Shane died, but when I watched the video, I did. (I still do as I write this. Thank you for the music, Shane.)
'Now the song is nearly over
We may never find out what it means
Still there's a light I hold before me
You're the measure of my dreams
The measure of my dreams'
The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here
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