Done with life

From The Gods’ Favored Chew Toy

One moment, Hiccup was staring at the gods before him, and the next, he was swallowed by fire once again.

This time, it didn’t hurt. It was warm, comforting, like the hug of a friend, or a morning blanket.

The fire died in a moment, and Hiccup was standing where he’d died, or almost died. The village of Berk, and a tribe of invaders stood still and watched him as he took stock of himself.

He wore a helmet that should have obscured his vision, but he could see everything. At least, he could perceive everything.

He felt taller, stronger, more stable and grounded. His leg didn’t hurt, but he could feel it hadn’t been restored.

His new armor was black, made up of rounded scales. If he didn’t know any better, he’d guess they were Toothless’.

He had spines and ridges lining his gloves and the edges of his armor. They were tipped in gold.

He could hear a cape fluttering behind him.

This was originally a sketch during DnD, then I started inking it during church, but my pen died. So when I came home finished it with copic…then pulled out the gel pen…then the paint…

Despite being a difference not accurate to the book, I love the fact that they get Ryland plants in and by his home. The Eridians probably worked so hard to make the place feel like Earth for him.

I can imagine that as Grace ages, they manage to synthesize and grow more and more plants. Eventually, he has somewhat of a little garden of flowers, all in bloom after he taught his students about earth flora and pollination, and they worked diligently to claw-pollinate each one with uniquely delicate tools. He gets older, and he can't exactly go on walks easily anymore, so Rocky and Adrian make him an adaptive mobility aid that he uses to enjoy the now green meadow that makes up his yard.

random eridian: and now, for a few words from our newest member

>look inside

(via bsky)

In case anyone hasn't heard, the cyclospora outbreak affecting tons of people in the US right now is coming from Taylor Farms produce. Best to stay away from bagged lettuce and prepared salads completely right now, but especially the ones mentioned in the screenshot:

Taylor Farms Earthbound Farms Little Salad Bar (Aldi) Marketside (Walmart) Kroger House Brand Target private label greens Costco salads and greens etc Trader Joe's chopped salad kits and fresh produce Fast food: McDonalds, Taco Bell, (Yum! Brands), Chipotle, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Olive Garden, Top Golf, Red Lobster, Burger King, etc.

This is not the first time I've heard about a Taylor Farms foodborne illness outbreak. I stopped eating their salads after reading a description of the conditions in their facilities. Doesn't sound like they've improved anything.

You can opt-out for 5 years or forever.

Here's a government website article about it that has other opt-out options for things like the do-not-call list and other kinds of mail listed at the bottom. But here's the direct link to the opt-out website for pre-approved credit card offers.

It can also be found on Google Drive here and on Bluesky here.