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"Normal people business hours" and "phonecalls" are both not my friends

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KosMediaPicks, Webcomic, Science Fantasy, Very dark at times 

avasdemon.com/chapters.php

Ava's got a problem.
The demon in her head just won't let her live her life of.... well, let's be honest. Being a dystopian orphan. Instead she gets wrapped up in plans far too large for her to handle.

This comic is BEAUTIFUL and dark and it hurts that it's not been updated lately.

Every page is a panel, the pacing and composition flowing so perfectly with the narrative.

#KosMediaPicks

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What should financial loss documentation include? 

• Date of income loss
• Duration of income loss
• Type of income lost (job/gig/charity/etc--- homeless folks could cite a lack of panhandling clients, even!)
• Cause of income loss (cancelled shift/appointment/laid off/quarantine reduced client base/etc)
• Amount of income lost (estimate if you can't put an exact number on it. Tips included here!)
• Photo evidence where possible (schedules vs paystubs, etc.)

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"Hey."
The voice comes from behind me. I turn around, and there is nothing there. Literally nothing.
"It's me, the Void."
"Hi," I say.
"Are you okay? Only, you haven't come to scream for a while."
I gesture helplessly.
"I know," the Void says. "But if you need me..."
"Thanks."
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Random thought: The comment "Stay safe out there" is a signal-to-noise-ratio danger notifier. 

One or two from friends is a friendly gesture.

When you hear it from everyone you meet, it's a warning.

It's kind of fantastic that the most well-spoken and best made point on the subject of governance in all of Monty Python's production history would from an anarcho-syndicalist peasant responding in irritation to a king.

youtube.com/watch?v=ZtYU87QNjP

After seeing a gorgeous, fierce person on the bed yesterday, and being to scared of being an awkward creeper to even ask for a picture, I have realized that Tank Girls are just going to be my type.

The witch glared at the spellbook.
"Fresh virgin blood," she muttered. "That's a stupid ingredient."
"Can't you use your own?" her raven asked.
"Depends on whether the author meant 'Never had sex' or 'Never had sex with a man'."
"Did a man write the spell?"
"Hah! Good question."
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Oh fuck this.... another invite... to a thing...

fucking Hors d'oeuvre with the Executives.... starting an hour and half after I usually leave the office for the tomorrow... grah

I was one of two people not in an official leadership role at the dinner but my director invited me... so eh...

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Hnngg.... why is peopling around coworkers so exhausting?

I vaguely regret attending work paid dinner (had some tasty fish tacos), specially since I had a semi-valid excuse to avoid it (had some dental work done today). I get along well and like my team mates and a few other coworkers... but dinner with literally ever single manager in our organization was mentally exhausting.

"Light the beacons when you need our aid, and we shall come!"
With that, they left.
Years passed in peace. The beacons, once looked after, were at last forgotten, unlit.
The monitoring satellite left in Earth's orbit by the aliens still watches, ready to relay a call for aid.
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Half balked image idea: "new queer revolution" playing with queer symbolism and mushroom clouds

Contrary to popular belief, so-called mad scientists do not habitually set out to create monsters. Any monsters created are delightful surprises.
But this time, Dr Dastard built a monster on purpose. He animated it, then put it under his bed.
"Here, I made you a friend."
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Bleh 

Just ready for today to be over.
Exhausted.. head hurts and just feeling on the outside of everything...

And I'm watching a social circle I'm adjacent about to implode because of the same people, doing the same shit they did 7-8 years ago. The only difference is I'm on the outside.

Remember: If you're going to void a kobold's warranty, do it in style. 😈

At every all gender swim I've been too, there is a cadre of young PoC that latch on to me when they seem me throw tricks off the diving board. And there's usually at least one other swimmer that is diving too besides me Its nice to have something in common with people. And I get to encourage little kids to be brave.

What's really nice is that they are so eager to come talk to me. They aren't scared at all, or questioning or suspicious.

That was the most lovely thing that happened today.

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uspol 

reminder: door-to-door campaigners, like all salespeople, exploit social norms of politeness and hospitality to force you to listen to a sales pitch. you owe them nothing, not even a single word. Even if you support their candidate, there is *absolutely nothing wrong* with shutting your door in their face.

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