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*Good morning loves, turns out I haven’t died yetZO

*glad to hear it. how are you?*

 *Im doing fine enough, and you my husband?*

*pretty decent. Got a job interview today.*

 *Hope it goes as well as you want it to. Wanna rp?*

*without question*

 *Sorry I took a minute, who would you like?*

*All good. Sersha and John perhaps?*

 *Of course. Here you go.*

 Sersha is making oil in a grinding bowl, trying to make some medical oils and pastes alongside more venoms, humming to herself as she does.

 John is practicing fighting without a blade, shadow boxing, though his formation certainly isn’t perfect, much less refined than with his blade.

Mala walks up behind her and sits beside her.

Riotan approaches him, looking rather murderous. “I finally got a job for you.”

 She looks up to them, smiling softly, “Hello, queen of the sky.” She says with a bit of a chuckle.

 He stops his workout, raising an eyebrow at that, cracking his knuckles, “I’ll take a guess, killing someone for you?”

“Hi…” She wraps a wing around Sersha’s shoulder.

“A little more than that. But I know you’re up for it, aren’tcha?”

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*Anyone want to listen to me ramble about Northern Snakeheads?*

 *Id love to*

 

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*Anyone want to listen to me ramble about Northern Snakeheads?*

*They’re in our rivers too*

 

*The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a fascinating species of snakehead fish that originates from the temperate regions of East Asia. This species is primarily found in countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. Its natural habitat extends across a broad geographic range, from the Amur River watershed in the northern reaches of Siberia to the southern coastal areas of Hainan Island.

These fish are typically found in freshwater environments, favoring slow-moving rivers, lakes, and marshy areas rich in vegetation. The northern snakehead is known for its distinctive elongated body, large mouth, and ability to breathe air, which allows it to thrive in shallow waters. Its adaptability to diverse aquatic habitats has contributed to its establishment in various regions, sometimes leading to ecological concerns outside its native range.

The northern snakehead is a distinctive freshwater fish species that thrives in environments with minimal salinity, exhibiting a clear intolerance for levels exceeding 10 parts per million. This remarkable species possesses a facultative air-breathing capability, utilizing a specialized anatomical feature known as the suprabranchial organ. This adaptation, coupled with a bifurcated ventral aorta, allows it to effectively engage in both aquatic and aerial respiration, enabling it to survive in low-oxygen environments.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the northern snakehead is its ability to endure extended periods outside of water, lasting several days. This unique trait permits it to traverse overland by performing a wriggling motion, thereby creating the potential for migration to adjacent bodies of water. Interestingly, it is predominantly the young snakeheads that exhibit this ability, as the adults do not typically engage in overland movement.

In terms of habitat, this species shows a strong preference for stagnant bodies of water, particularly those with a mud substrate teeming with aquatic vegetation. It is also found in slow-moving, murky streams that offer the right conditions for its survival. Primarily piscivorous, the northern snakehead's diet consists mainly of fish; however, it is also known to consume a variety of other prey, including crustaceans, various invertebrates, and even amphibians. This adaptability in diet further highlights the snakehead's role as a formidable predator in its aquatic ecosystem.

The snakehead fish, native to various parts of Asia, is highly valued as a food source, which has led to its exportation to multiple regions worldwide. Its introduction to Japan occurred in the early 1900s, where it quickly gained popularity not only as a culinary delicacy but also as a sought-after sport fish, attracting anglers with its aggressive nature and impressive size. 

During the mid-20th century, the Soviet Union recognized the potential of snakeheads and conducted extensive experiments in aquaculture, attempting to cultivate these resilient fish in both European and Central Asian waters. 

In the United States, the story of the snakehead took a different turn. Initially, these fish were only cultured in Arkansas. However, due to their hardy nature, they were able to escape captivity and successfully establish breeding populations in the wild. Their spread has raised concerns among environmentalists and fisheries managers, as these invasive species have been reported in several states across the Mid-Atlantic region, potentially disrupting local ecosystems and native fish populations*

 

 (tbf, what body of water doesn't have something that is a threat to the native ecosystem) 

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*Anyone want to listen to me ramble about Northern Snakeheads?*

 *Id love to*

 

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*Anyone want to listen to me ramble about Northern Snakeheads?*

*They’re in our rivers too*

 

*The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a fascinating species of snakehead fish that originates from the temperate regions of East Asia. This species is primarily found in countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. Its natural habitat extends across a broad geographic range, from the Amur River watershed in the northern reaches of Siberia to the southern coastal areas of Hainan Island.

These fish are typically found in freshwater environments, favoring slow-moving rivers, lakes, and marshy areas rich in vegetation. The northern snakehead is known for its distinctive elongated body, large mouth, and ability to breathe air, which allows it to thrive in shallow waters. Its adaptability to diverse aquatic habitats has contributed to its establishment in various regions, sometimes leading to ecological concerns outside its native range.

The northern snakehead is a distinctive freshwater fish species that thrives in environments with minimal salinity, exhibiting a clear intolerance for levels exceeding 10 parts per million. This remarkable species possesses a facultative air-breathing capability, utilizing a specialized anatomical feature known as the suprabranchial organ. This adaptation, coupled with a bifurcated ventral aorta, allows it to effectively engage in both aquatic and aerial respiration, enabling it to survive in low-oxygen environments.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the northern snakehead is its ability to endure extended periods outside of water, lasting several days. This unique trait permits it to traverse overland by performing a wriggling motion, thereby creating the potential for migration to adjacent bodies of water. Interestingly, it is predominantly the young snakeheads that exhibit this ability, as the adults do not typically engage in overland movement.

In terms of habitat, this species shows a strong preference for stagnant bodies of water, particularly those with a mud substrate teeming with aquatic vegetation. It is also found in slow-moving, murky streams that offer the right conditions for its survival. Primarily piscivorous, the northern snakehead's diet consists mainly of fish; however, it is also known to consume a variety of other prey, including crustaceans, various invertebrates, and even amphibians. This adaptability in diet further highlights the snakehead's role as a formidable predator in its aquatic ecosystem.

The snakehead fish, native to various parts of Asia, is highly valued as a food source, which has led to its exportation to multiple regions worldwide. Its introduction to Japan occurred in the early 1900s, where it quickly gained popularity not only as a culinary delicacy but also as a sought-after sport fish, attracting anglers with its aggressive nature and impressive size. 

During the mid-20th century, the Soviet Union recognized the potential of snakeheads and conducted extensive experiments in aquaculture, attempting to cultivate these resilient fish in both European and Central Asian waters. 

In the United States, the story of the snakehead took a different turn. Initially, these fish were only cultured in Arkansas. However, due to their hardy nature, they were able to escape captivity and successfully establish breeding populations in the wild. Their spread has raised concerns among environmentalists and fisheries managers, as these invasive species have been reported in several states across the Mid-Atlantic region, potentially disrupting local ecosystems and native fish populations*

*Wow. This is very comprehensive.*

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*Cut for Theren.*

Merabelle decides to go meet them in the locker room, as her match is up next.

 “Don’t worry, I can handle it. Did any of those bandits escape?” She asks, putting her crossbow in her back and standing next to them.

 Theren is cleaning up the blood on his face, pulling on a new shirt.

He shakes his head. "Nah."

 Merabelle sits on the bench, beginning to wrap her knuckles, “Nice job, knew ya had it.”

 “Good.” She gives him a long, affectionate kiss.

 He cracks his neck. "Yeah, good luck with your match."

Leo melts into the kiss, a bit of his blood landing on her lips

*Cut for Jobah.*

 She leans softly against them as she works “I missed you.”

 “Of course I am, I’ve had nothing to do for weeks, I assume it’s a challenge if you’re coming to me. Thanks Riotan.”

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*good morning y'all*

Leo is protecting a small town where bandits are raiding. He uses ball peen hammers coated in fire as weapons.

-new character-

Walking down the market street is a young man with a guitar over his back. He wears a simple black hoodie, blue jeans, and scuffed sneakers. He has short, fluffy black hair, sharp green eyes, and lightly tanned skin.

*Meet my new bard, everyone! He has a curse attached to him that makes everyone forget him after each day, but they remember him slightly, like something out of a dream. Faint whispers of his music or smudges of what he looks like*

Loriche rushes in to offer support with her pick, axe, and the smiting bolts of the heavens.

*i love it*

Teliyan is somberly roaming the town, his umbrella up despite it being a clear day.

 Leo smiles a bit as he slams his hammers into a bandit's sides.

The bard looks at them curiously.

“I never knew you were so good at combat!” She says to him while clobbering the militants.

He stares back at the bard, raising an eyebrow.

 "Comes with the territory of being a demigod!" he says, bashing a guys skull in.

"Whats with the umbrella?" he asks softly

Loriche continues fighting alongside him until all opponents have been driven off, though she tries hard to not kill more than necessary.

“It reminds me of home.”