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Magical girl who had wanted to be one so badly but never had that magical mascot/mentor encounter so she summoned a demon to contract with instead.

It's not a dark story or anything, the magical girl is just as cute and cheery and friendly as factory standard and never loses that faith and optimism, she's just Pact-bound to a frightening demon from the underworld instead of a cute teddy bear mouse.

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“What if he’s manipulating her to evil-“ No.

“What if she needs to eat souls to survive-“ No.

“What if she becomes horrified with what she’s becoming-“ No.

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Demon being viewed as weird for making a pact with a cute, cheery schoolgirl.

At every demon party where they show off their pacted there's evil, terrible, and frighteningly beautiful and then there's this teenager in a cute magical girl dress.

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"I don't get you Goragog." "Listen, it's nice. Just nice! Can't things be nice? Is it a sin for things to be nice?" "No and that's part of the problem..." "You're just jealous Samantha created a "bffs forever" blingee with me. When was the last time one of your warlocks did something like that for you?" "*on the verge of tears* it's been DECADES!"

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Meanwhile on the other side of the room...

"So what do you get in exchange? I get eternal youth and beauty."

"Yeah, and I get all my enemies smited."

"And my guy gave me immeasurable wealth. What'chu got, kid?"

"This super cute compact! Isn't it pretty? The heart-shaped jewels are so sparkly, and the mirror is always spotless!"

"...."

"And since we're pactbound, we're basically roomies now, so I also get a cool best friend and sleepovers on weekends!"

"...."

"Oh, and I also got my magical powers, of course."

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Er'trian, Harbinger of Eternal Night, Defender of the Shrieking Chasm, and Lord of Eight Furies stared at eir favorite rival in confusion.

"But it's a pact," ey said. "A deal. An exchange is built in! You can't just Bestow Magical Powers for nothing in return. So what are you getting out of this, Goragog???"

Goragog's dark eyes wept their endless ichor. A halo of eldritch nightmares flickered around his head. With deliberate slowness he turned to meet Er'trian's accursed gaze.

"The power of friendship."

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"And you KNOW how hard it is to find a good nail tech in Hell. Do you see these claws?"

*camera pans to the demon's 6-inch claws shimmering in the Hellfire's light with little hearts stickered onto them*

"The girl's got TALENT. And I didn't even have to give her that! I've had this polish for weeks and they haven't even chipped!"

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Goragog gets invited to the annual "Magical Mascot" convention and after the initial trepidation is a Big Hit.

The smaller and non flying Mascots especially love him because he is willing to carry them or sit on his shoulders so they have an unobstructed view.

The Ancient Guardians vote unanimously to make him an honorary Mascot including Membership in the Union with all privileges therin including his own personal chibi form to use when his normal visage would be problematic.

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Gushing Over Magical Girls, yall.

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Me golf commentating: These are evil, evil men... they have done wicked deeds to be here today. There are no winners today-- Beautiful drive there. Right onto the fairway.

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it actually feels good as fuck to tilt your head at a slight angle when you don't understand something. the animals were right

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you’ll be fine. you made it out of impossible situations before and you will do it again

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ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME? YOU WILL DO IT AGAIN.

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Why Your Best Employees Are Walking Out the Door (And It's Not About Money)

You just lost another good one.

Sarah from accounting—the one who always stayed late to help with month-end, who trained three new hires without complaining, who seemed genuinely committed to the team. She handed in her notice yesterday, and when HR asked why, she gave the usual polite response: "Better opportunity elsewhere."

But here's what she didn't tell you: She's been having anxiety attacks in the parking lot before work. The constant criticism from her manager, the impossible deadlines, the way her ideas were dismissed in meetings—it all added up. She didn't leave for more money. She left because staying was slowly breaking her down.

Sound familiar? If you're scratching your head, wondering why your best people keep walking away, you're not alone. And more importantly, you're not powerless to stop it.

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Source: Why Your Best Employees Are Walking Out the Door (And It's Not About Money)

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Writing Notes: Clothing Textures

When you think of textured clothing, you might imagine a scratchy wool sweater or a soft fur coat, but every clothing item has some kind of texture. The texture of fabric is often determined by the type of weave, so it’s a good idea to get to know the 3 major weave types:

  1. Twill: The distinguishing characteristic of the twill weave is its diagonal rib pattern. Twill weaves have a distinct, often dark-colored front side (called the wale) and a lighter back. Twill has high thread count, which means that the fabric is opaque, thick, and durable, making it perfect for chinos, upholstery, and bed linens. Denim is a twill weave fabric, as are tweed and houndstooth.
  2. Satin weave: The satin weave creates a fabric that is shiny, soft, and elastic with a beautiful drape. Satin fabric has a lustrous surface on one side and a dull, matte surface on the other side. Satin is perfect for haute couture-style dresses and clutches.
  3. Plain weave: Plain weave fabrics, including canvas, taffeta, and muslin, are made by overlapping the warp and weft (vertical and horizontal threads) at right angles. This forms a criss-cross pattern that looks the same on both sides of the fabric.

Common Fabric Textures

The types of fabric you’ll encounter when looking for different textures include:

  1. Denim is a strong cotton fabric with a twill weave that gives it a subtle diagonal ribbing pattern. The diagonal ribbing is what makes denim fabric different from canvas or cotton duck, which are also sturdy, woven cotton fabrics.
  2. Broadcloth is a plain-weave fabric that is traditionally woven from thick wool yarn—the fibres of which felt together as the cloth is made. Broadcloth is sturdy, stiff, and resistant to wind and water.
  3. Seersucker is a type of thin cotton cloth. The way it is woven causes the threads to pucker and bunch, creating crinkles. Seersucker often comes in narrow white and blue stripes and is popular in summer fashion.
  4. Corduroy is a soft, durable fabric. It is distinctive for the tufted cords—called “wales”—that run in parallel along its surface. Corduroy is typically made from cotton, but it can also be made from wool.
  5. Leather is any fabric that is made from animal hides or skin, with cowhide being the most popular.
  6. Suede is a type of leather made from the soft underside of an animal skin. It is softer, thinner, and more delicate than traditional full-grain leather. Suede is ideal for footwear, jackets, and accessories like belts and bags.
  7. Brocade is a particular style of jacquard fabric that uses additional threads to create a raised pattern, resulting in an embossed or embroidered effect. Due to the technique used to make it, brocade fabric is not reversible, and it may appear rough or unfinished on the underside.
  8. Silk is a natural fiber produced by the silkworm. Silk is incredibly durable, with a shine and softness that are unmatched. Silk fabric is used for formal attire and accessories like pocket squares.
  9. Cashmere is a type of fabric made from the wool of cashmere goats and pashmina goats. Cashmere is a natural fiber with an extremely soft feel and great insulation. Cashmere is significantly warmer and lighter than cloth made from sheep’s wool. Often, cashmere is blended with other types of wool, like merino, to give it added weight, since cashmere fibers are very fine and thin.
  10. Jersey is a soft, stretchy knit fabric that was originally made from wool. Today, jersey is also made from cotton, cotton blends, and synthetic fibers. The fabric is usually light-to-medium weight and is used for a variety of cotton clothing items, such as T-shirts.
  11. Flannel is a soft woven fabric typically made from cotton. It is a common material for plaid shirts.

How to Mix and Match Clothing Textures

Texture is an easy way to add visual interest to an outfit. By layering different textures, you can create a distinct look.

  1. Identify neutral textures. Mixing and matching textures is similar to mixing and matching patterns and prints. In the same way that certain classic prints appear neutral, simple textures can serve as a neutral base for wilder textures. Denim, cotton fabric, leather, and suede are some of the most basic textures that play well with other textures. Neutral textures that are smaller and less visible to the naked eye—like merino wool—pair well with more attention-grabbing textures.
  2. Consider a texture’s typical context. Textures evoke specific moods. Silk lends a luxurious vibe to any outfit. A plaid flannel shirt can look cozy with corduroy, but it becomes more serious when paired with a black leather jacket. Denim is a casual texture you can use to dress down other fabrics: Pair a satin tank with jeans—rather than something like brushed wool trousers—for a relaxed yet stylish look. Think about the context in which you might wear a particular material, then pair that material with other textures to subvert expectations.
  3. Mix textures, match colors. Sticking to a more limited color palette will give you free range to play with different kinds of textures. That doesn’t mean you have to dress in monochrome: You can use neutral colors to anchor your look, or choose two or three solid colors that work together.

Source ⚜ More: Notes ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs ⚜ How to Describe Clothing

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I don’t understand goodrx like I walk into the pharmacy and the pharmacist says “this medication will be $750” and I say “I invoke the name of GoodRX” and the pharmacist says “ahhh well in that case it will be $115”

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every time I do it I feel like I’m building up some kind of cursed energy that will eventually circle back to attack me

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let’s be cocooned by mama

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official mama post

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her fur is such good insulation that she can sleep in a pile of snow without her body heat melting any of it (which means none of her heat is escaping her) and anyone who has done cold weather camping knows that without the right insulation, not matter how good your blankets are, the cold ground can suck ALL the heat out of you while you sleep. Her pup has not yet grown such a luxurious coat as the adults have, so this is a very caring embrace that keeps the puppy swaddled in her downy coat and insulated from the ground, which, on some nights, might actually save that little pupper's life

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initially i thought girl dinner was referring to like,

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im on the transgender humor website so i naturally assumed "girl dinner" was approximately:

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the Girl Dinner we could have had

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"does girl refer to the female character or the eldritch horror" yes!

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Today's aesthetic: YA media where being a monster or having gross super powers or whatnot initially appears to be a blunt allegory for having some very specific flavour of neurodivergence, like literally a textbook presentation, but as it goes on it becomes increasingly obvious that the writer doesn't realise this.

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Guy who's unknowingly been living with unmedicated bipolar disorder for 33 years voice: "It's a metaphor for puberty."

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very few things will make you feel as free as going on walks at night

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unfortunately there are the horrors (men)

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