The Mind of E.

Short stories, quotes, dreams and things that interest me. Follow me on my cosplay adventures! Toronto-ish Instagram: Ehardon Twitter: @EHardOn Facebook Page : Kleage Cosplay Please feel free to chat with me!

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1st makeup test for Vi from Arcane. Can't wait to make this cosplay come to life!

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So I've been working out for 3 months now and since Arcane came out I've now set goals for Vi's arms. Are we ready? Cosplay inbound!!

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Captain's Log; Star Date 121916

It was a simple day, few things needed to be done. Supplies were needed so I made it an adventure to the nearest city to pick up what I needed. The hub bub of the city was, in particular more bustling today. With approaching holidays I assumed that, that was the reasoning. The traffic lights seemed to take longer but it wasn’t as bad as it had been previous years near the holidays. As I arrived at my destination and parked a ways away to walk to the front door and save myself the aggravation of trying to find a close parking space. I made a mental list of what I needed and went spiraling into a sea of people. The stores that I needed to go into weren’t as busy as some which was quite stress relieving. Clothes were purchased and so were books. I stopped for food and on my way out the door grabbed a coffee. This was the longest line I had to wait in. The drive home was clear and short. I decided that once I was back aboard the ship I’d shut myself in and watch my favourite movie series and nap. I woke up to change discs and ate food, of a plain variety, but still tasty non the less. As I ate I figured I’d finish the last bit of a gift, to my closest friend. I hope he enjoys it, only time will tell.

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Captain's Log; Star Date 100516

I awoke to bright light shining through the windows. The curtains didn’t cut the light like they should have. I should think about investing in others. The day was uneventful. Breakfast was short and sweet consisting of cinnamon toast and tea. I laundered my clothes and tended to my plants. Have to keep things light around here. I made an appointment to tend my hair. It was beginning to get… unmanageable. After that I sought the of the hollo-deck. Input settings of earth and the lake I grew up near. I watched the sunset over the lake. After it fully fell bellow the horizon I logged out and went back to my duties. I passed a visitor on our ship cute as a button. Probably the most exciting thing that happened to me today. She didn’t know who I was though. I proceed to be single and this ships captain. I shall seek her out tomorrow... maybe

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Night and Day coming together Panoramic view from the rocks

Lake Simcoe Oct 6th 2016

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The darkness sought the light, the light held on tight. Newmarket ON, Canada (HYW 404S) October 2016

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Person: trick or treat? Me: trick Person: Me: *under my breath* trick that candy right into my pillow case bitch *silently stares at each other for a second* Me: *bubbly* just kidding I'll go buy my own *laughs maniacally while walking away*

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Majestic Skyline, Stouffville Ontario (2016)

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Sometimes you have to dress up to go out ;) heading to Downtown Toronto for Fanexpo 2016. Have a good day everyone be safe!

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Scene Eight: Tavern Talks

Cat pushed the door open. The tavern seemed larger inside than it did from the outside. The stone walls were painted white, a small fireplace had light embers in it from the night before. There were several tables and chairs on the floor, a small step up in the north-east corner looked like a stage. The barkeep was closer to the south-west side away from the door and away from the fire. He was of average height and wiped down the bar. Girls with serving trays bustled around and served the waiting patrons. Cat took her hat off and looked around. Realizing her short hair was probably sticking out in places she ran a hand through it trying to get it back into place. A nice looking girl approached her and said “Sit at whichever table yah like.” She gestured to the entirety of the building as if people weren’t sitting at some tables already. Cat tipped her head and headed over to where four burly men sat. Taking up a much room as they possibly could chairs pushed out from their tables and legs hanging out in the way. She took a table close enough to them to overhear, her back was toward the fireplace the barkeep to her right and the door in front of her. The men harassed the girls as they brought over more steins of ale. Cat rolled her eyes and shook her head. Best not get involved with any of that.

Cat removed her leather coat and set it on the back of the chair. The white buttoned down shirt she wore was dusty from sleeping o the ground but she paid it little mind to it. Turning to her left she reached into her leather coat’s left pocket to where the folded map was. She removed the map and unfolded those pages once again. Penciling in some of the topography lines and the outlines of the village and its placement she stretched to hear conversation. “We have to steal her back. If we don’t return to our ship with her the captain will leave us here for certain.” Whispered one of the men. One man rested his arm on the table getting closer to them “What’s so bad ‘bout that, I kind o’ like it here.” The man whose back was to Cat replied “He won’t leave us alive yah bloody fool. We would have been gone long before had that been an option. No wonder the lass ran from that man.” Finally the serving girl made her round to Cat. Smiling up at her Cat asked for the house ale. Waiting on her return Cat pulled some coin out of her pouch and produced it once the ale was on the table. “Thank you” The girl replied, Cat winked at her as she moved her stein to her lips.

A refreshing taste rolled over her taste buds. Light fruits with a dark undertone left a nice taste on the back of her tongue. Hawk would enjoy this one. She continued to rough in lines on her map. She caught the conversation again, it was the last man of the four that spoke. “It’s either go back with her or die. If we went back without her the town would burn. He isn’t going to let her go that easy. Either we die getting her out of jail or everyone dies. Make this one your last drink we must prepare for when the sun falls behind the peak.” They all downed the last of their drinks, left coin on the table and stumbled out of the door. Cat drummed her fingers on the tables as she pondered if it was worth seeing what the buzz about the girl in jail is about. When the serving girl came around again Cat asked her about it. “Oh that girl. She is from aways off. Never seen the likes of her before, bright hair” she pointed to her hair which was brown, “actually you have coloured hair as well I guess that’s two in one week.” She started to walk away when Cat inquired about the men that had just left. “Oh those guys they must have come looking for her never seen such big men before. They kept mumbling on about where she was and stuff, yet everyone knows she is in jail.” Cat looked at her puzzled “What for? Not stealing I hope” Cat smirked. “Oh no you see if you don’t know this town you might not want to spend more than a night.” The girl left with that leaving Cat to question the new information she had. Folding the pages and stuffing it back into her pocket she rose, placed coins on the table, put on her coat and headed for the door hat in hand. Not hurriedly but with enough discomfort from the gut feeling she was having.

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Scene Seven: Inhabitant Encounter

Vulture woke the group from their sleep. Cat yawned and stretched her arms above her head and made little satisfied sounds. She rose to her feet and dusted of the leather coat she used as a pillow. She bent down to grab her hat and replaced it to her head. Hawk was awake and ready to continue as well as Vul and the five other members. Panther and Falcon struggled awake as they usually did which wasn't a surprise to any of them. Cat pulled a package from her small pouch and unraveled some dried meat for everyone. She handed it to Hawk after taking a piece and he passed it along. Cat looked the crew member who went with Falcon to set the traps “Can you please go and check the traps you sent and bring back anything cleaned.“ With a nod, she set off the jet black hair trailing behind. Upon her return with a kill in hand Cat began into the thick forest up the path. As the group arrived at the wide compacted road they fanned out. Everyone brushed small bark pieces and cobwebs off their clothes. Looking both ways and seeing nothing coming up from behind them, they headed north towards where they saw the smoke rising the day before. They progressed at a good rate on the flat road easily covering five kilometers within an hour.

The trees began to dwindle as they came up to a stone walled town. There was a huge fire pit near the gate of the town. "So that’s where the smoke was coming from" Cat said as she turned to face her crew pointing forward. Hawk held up his hands and replied "Thanks "Captain” obvious" he looked at her through squinted eyes and stressed captain. Small stone huts with thatch for roofing line the outskirts of the stone wall. It was surprising that a town of this size was up here on the mountain. Further north Cat could see that the town had fields which was would give a good supply of grains. An intricate watering system rolled down the north side of the mountain. There were several ponds for system as it progressed making reserves for dry times. The water was pulled up and held in the ponds through a pulley system and large wooden barrels. A separate pulley system rolled along dumping some of the crops from lower levels. As the troop made it into the actual village they realized it was bustling with life. People with dark skin, people with light skin, tall and short, thin and heavy. Many different styles of clothing were seen some with dull colours some with bright. The band of pirates seemed out of place yet fit right in. They looked on with intrigue, a few buildings up ahead nearer the crops were clearly business, beside the small cloth huts that were within the center.

The group dispersed in all different directions of interest. Fresh vegetables and fruit were at one stand, Hawk headed there and then he moved onto other food stands. The trade to this town must be good because of where it is and it’s intricate system to make for easy shipping to the ocean, Cat thought to herself. Panter went to where a tailor had clothing on display Falcon followed and watched over her. His eyes went to a table three down where knives and other “fun things” were on display. His mind distracted he headed there leaving Panther on her own. Vul ventured to many tables looking over as many as he could so he could return to them after taking note of what interested him. The five other crewmembers stood together off to the side keeping a close watch on everything. Cat headed to the one place she could find answers about the fire and what the island, and town held for her crew. The sign above the doors had a stein carved into it which was accentuated by dark ink. 

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Scene Six: Vulture's Circle

Cat and Hawk led on pushing a little to the north east as they rounded the hill. They came to a part of the path where they could clearly see they would have to take to increase their elevation. Cat plopped down crossed her legs and sat for a moment. “Here is better than anywhere I guess” Hawk joined her on the ground. “Okay we need a fire" she continued "Lynx gave me some food for us but if we can find extra we will take it. I’ll prepare the food for tonight. Vulture give me a circle and low down on the surrounding area please. Also Falcon would you mind setting up a couple traps for overnight incase we can catch something to take with us. Panther you get to help me here… if you wouldn’t mind.” After a brief pause she continued “Falcon take someone with you.” A crew member with thick jet black hair followed behind him eyes sharp and feet light. After Cat stopped talking she removed her hat and started prepping for fire, all the assigned took off.

Hawk, Panther, and Cat remained at the camp with a couple more crew members. It was right in the path but the area was large enough and open enough to watch. Thick trees were on either side and it did not look like they were going to let up as they ventured further. The few crew members that were around had began gathering fallen sticks and brought them to Cat. Panther sat beside her as she prepared the twigs in a manner that would allow for easy starting. “Hey Cat, can you pass the food I’ll get it prepped for the fire.” Cat without looking handed her the parcel of food and continued on. Panther prepped some peppers and what looked like fresh fish steaks from the boat. Hawk laid back onto the dirt and closed his eyes “floor time is the best time” he mumbled to himself. Cat shook her head with a smile on her face Panther didn’t hear a thing. More sticks and twigs piled up around the camp. Falcon and his partner returned from setting the traps, he went and settled beside Panther and kissed her on the cheek. “Lynx gave us all this, I hope we catch something to bring back for her” he laughed as he chewed on a finger nail. “Yeah I hope so because I feel like its going to bite me later” was Cat’s reply. “Falcon can you sharpen a couple of these sticks so I can start putting the fish steaks on them? It has been about twenty minutes Vulture should be back soon.” He held out his hand behind Panther and took them, only to stop chewing on his nail to grab the knife off his leather belt.

Rustling came from the West, Cat turned her head left to watch the bushes. Vulture appeared through the thick trees, brushing leaves off his shoulders and spider webs from his short cropped hair. “Ugh, well that was no fun.” He came over to where the fire was Cat had placed two fish pieces onto the flame to cook. “Oh nice” he said as he sat down across from the four of them. The other crew members gathered in around the heat of the flame as well the temperature dropped to a less sweaty-sticky level. “Not much to report Captain, the path that we have to take up is clear. I circled around but saw no signs of people in the immediate vicinity. Oh I went to the top of this animal path. It opens up onto a large road there are stone barriers on either side no higher than the hip. The paths are compacted and used.” Cat turned the fish, a few more were added while Vul was talking. She handed some cooked pieces out to surrounding crew members and gestured to the pile of vegetables "You guys get some sleep, I’ll be first watch tonight" they nodded and curled up around each other. “Thanks Vul. How were the spider webs? I’m not looking forward to that tomorrow” she made a face of disgust “I guess we go up to the main road. Until we see clearer signs of the people who inhabit the island let’s say we keep it… peaceful.” Hawk snickered from his laying down position with one eye open "Oh yeah because usually we go in blazing right?“ She looked down at him handed his fish over and said “Well no, but we do end up in a lot of trouble don’t we” she laughed as she handed out the last bits of fish. Panther, Falcon, and Vul took it gladly with the vegetables and after finishing turned over to begin sleeping. Cat remained the only one awake as her friends got the rest they needed for their encounter tomorrow.

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I want to take you to the lift locks, and drink milkshakes. Watch the sunset over the lake and then see the stars appear in the sky. Let me take you out please.

E.

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I liked the lighting and my hair tonight. I usually don't feel confident but my friends encouraged me to be more so, and I like that feeling. Enjoy your night everyone! Also new Captain Cat inbound within the next couple days!

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Sunset, Lake Simcoe. ON. Canada (2016)

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I can’t even keep my jokes straight

E-Hardon, today at work after another joke went wrong.

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Rooftop pre-pride adventure! I had such an awesome weekend with great people and a great community. We are very fortunate to be able to celebrate as we do here in Canada and what a cool city to celebrate in. Thanks Toronto, friends, and family. Let us keep moving forward and working for equality for all of us!