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Adam Park x Ethie McGowan Chapter 4: The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face

Confusion mixed with dread and a desire to get on with it as she dressed for the day. She was trying not to overthink her new life here and what it all truly meant for her. Such thoughts were nothing but a nuisance and a distraction, and wouldn’t accomplish anything, anyway. She wasn’t here to admire the new furniture or even enjoy the supposed “American Suburban living” now being afforded to her. She knew she wouldn’t have time to truly learn how to assimilate as a teenage high school girl in sunny Angel Grove, California. Not with her mission looming over her head.

Ethie was here to kill the Power Rangers, one by one if necessary, then take out their leader, Zordon of Eltar, so that her extended family within the United Alliance of Evil could finally conquer Earth.

And I will succeed, she thought as she finished fastening the diamond encrusted barrette into her jet black hair. She stepped in front of the full length mirror for one final lookover. She was not going to wear makeup while on mission; she wasn’t here to find a mate after all, so partaking in the Ornovian rituals of painting her face to attract a spouse was out of the question. Taking care of her skin was a point of pride for her. Blemishes of any kind could be seen as character flaws and, since she was to be Queen one day, couldn’t risk slacking on her daily skin care routine. 

Deciding that she’d fussed over her looks enough, she walked towards the window, the sun starting to rise in the distance. She wondered how her parents, the King and Queen of Ornovia, were getting on without her. Her mother used to get up as early as she could stand it and watch the sunrise from the balcony of the royal bedchamber she shared with the king, always saying that it was a great blessing and privilege to be able to see a new day rising.

“Ye dinna ever wanna take yer life fer granted, a leannan,” her mother’s voice echoed in her head. For a split second, her vision began to swim, and a panged flash of anxiety rushed through her bloodstream.

Where am I? Who am I? What—

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During the stop, Lorenzo had 3 coworkers with him in his truck who have all been taken into ICE custody.

His family described Lorenzo as a hardworking family man who didn’t deserve to be killed. All he wanted was to provide for his wife and see his sons become great people. His eldest son recognized his father by his cries and pleas when trying to identify who the victim was.

The Salgado Araujo family has set up a gofundme to help with funeral and legal costs, and to help keep their family supported since Lorenzo was the sole provider.

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Honey. Taylor Swift

You only have to look at how many footballers who have rape accusations against them that happily represent their countries in huge tournaments like the World Cup without anyone really giving a shit to see what bollocks that is.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Thomas Partey (Ghana), Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina), Thiago Almada (Argentina), Junya Ito (Japan), Kaishu Sano (Japan), Ryan Mendes (Cabo Verde).

In some ways it was easier to survive the first time. Bree was always there: a joy in herself, and a reminder of Jamie, of why Claire needed to stay. Now it feels as if each reason to continue is invented, easily demolished. She has taught much to Mercy, Denzell, Marsali; they don't need her abilities. The Americans will win and begin constructing Brianna's country; they do not need her contributions.

Simple Gifts

Ian has always thought himself an observant man, though not as keen-eyed as his mother. Today, there are nearly too many treasures to count. Hunter reaches for auntie Claire’s hair, drawn to her steady shine. Uncle Jamie patiently shows Swiftest of Lizards how to carve wooden blocks. “So you and yer wee brother can build a proper tower together.”

Ian wishes he could draw, like his cousin, or write, like his auntie. Longs to claim the moment without breaking it. He kisses Rachel, instead, and she looks at him questioningly.

“It’s a gift, to be here together, mo chridhe.”

here is a clip from The Sound of Music, starring Christopher Plummer. without looking it up, let's figure out who is dubbing him based on another part the same voice actor played!

If you voted for the Caterpillar and are thinking, that's weird, I swear I heard him in this clip, you did! But not as the Captain. The Caterpillar is voiced by Richard Hadyn, who is sitting on the couch with the Baroness as Uncle Max. :)

nope! he did record it, though—here's his version.

Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games