NHS:
and fun fact about me
is that i grew up around lan xichen
and i know exactly what his type is
NHS:
ON A COMPLETELY UNRELATED NOTE
here is my dear and very single friend
who desperately needs love and affection
and probably a hug
meng yao
MY:
oh hey that’s me
NHS:
say hi meng yao
MY:
uh ok
how weirdly specific
sure thing
NHS:
the stage is set
i give it 2 minutes
MY:
hello my name is meng yao
and i’ve brought you a box
hope u like it
there’s a pot in it
MY:
uhhh ok some things about me
i’m adorable
i get bullied frequently
i eat dry bread
and my dimples are deep enough to hold all my war crimes
see?
*ping*
Asshole 1:
did someone order some loud and publicly cruel narration about your tragic and slightly damning backstory??
MY:
no?? ?
Asshole 1:
too late
MY:
ugh
do you allow returns
Asshole 1:
WOW THIS DUDE SUCKS
Asshole 2:
yeah totally
and his dad fuckin hates him
rolled him down the steps of jinlintai like a fuckin slinky
MY:
well this feels a bit unwarranted
Asshole 1:
naaah his dad would have to actually CARE to hate him
WWX:
damn this is brutal
hope this doesn’t foreshadow any major plot component that might outline the problem with the idea of reputation vs honor in our society
and the place hearsay and gossip plays in the perception of the value of a person
that would suck
Random Background person:
sure would
especially if it greatly impacted you as a person
Asshole 1:
i love shitting on people with u bro
Asshole 2:
awww bro
JYL:
rude
JC:
wow
WWX:
jfc
MY:
this is fun
so glad i came
LXC:
.......hm.
NHS:
10...9...8...
LWJ:
xichen n o
Asshole 1:
ANYWAY FUCK THIS DUDE
LWJ:
u need to stop
and not for the reason u think
LQR:
CAN U READ THE ROOM PLEASE
AND SHUT THE ACTUAL HELL UP
what do you think this is?
some kind of high school??
who do you think you are??
children? ? nONSENSE
Asshole 1:
oh shit
i thought talking at regular volume in plain sight of a silent room gave me anonymity
Asshole 2:
oh no me too what an unforeseen outcome
LQR:
anyway, now for--
oh god
oh no
what are u doing
r e s i s t, boy
LXC:
[i_need_a_hero.mp3]
Random Lan:
love this song
LWJ:
jfc here we go
JC:
is this a kissing book?
MY:
sure could use a hug
WWX:
ur gonna get more than that dude
JYL:
aww good for him
LXC:
why hello.
MY:
ho-
(where is the saxaphone music coming from)
MY:
-ly-
am i in slow motion
ur very tall
did u know ur very tall
MY:
shit
hey.
LXC:
hey :)
LXC:
o h .
LXC:
good god
i have gravely miscalculated my investment in the situation
what did i come down here for again
MY:
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
u have a mouth
i have a mouth
what a strange coincidence
MY:
i humbly present my body
BOX
my box
this box right here
it’s really cool
it has a red thing in it
it’s for u
or maybe the grandmaster
i can’t really remember anymore
or feel my legs
fuck
LXC:
oh yeah
the reason i came down here
theoretically
i should at least pretend to care about what’s in the box
Ambience:
[Careless_Whisper_on_Flute.mp3]
WWX:
HOLD THE PHONE
that’s allowed??
i don’t have to sword fight the gay feelings?
he’s beating me at public homoerotic subtext chicken
this cannot stand
i have to up my game
Pot:
I’m a metaphor or something
it’s not really relevant at this point is it?
LXC:
nope
so anyway i could probably fit you into my pocket
and cherish you forever
thoughts?
i’m thinking gentians for the wedding
MY:
i can’t feel my face currently
but yes to all
MY:
ur touching my hands again
LXC:
oh trust me
i am VERY aware
NHS:
:)))
LWJ:
can i go?
Random Lan:
probably not
LWJ:
ugh i have my own gay shit to deal with
Random background Guy:
taking notes for my fanfic
MY:
message very fucking received
MY:
we are bowing now
because we are very polite
and definitely not experiencing a life changing sexual awakening in a crowded room
Random Background Person:
u guys know people can hear u, right?
LXC:
yes very polite
definitely nothing gay
and certainly no lifelong connection that could potentially end in horrific tragedy for the both of us
thank goodness
NHS:
guys
i didn’t mean elope right fucking now
MY:
did u like my box?
LXC:
it’s the best box
the most adorable box
I’ll keep this box forever in my heart
NHS:
dude it’s not for u it’s for ur uncle
WWX:
i cannot BELILEVE i’m losing public gay chicken
i’m gonna get lan zhan a box
BONUS:
Random Asshole 2:
yeah technically he’s zixuan’s brother
but jgs treated him like shit
what’s ur raction to that zixuan?
JZX:
think i’m gonna stick with haughty silence, if i’m honest
How is the great Zelos Wilder doing? He getting along with Seles?
You could say that, maybe!
Zelos and Seles are half siblings. Zelos is the son of a well-renowned actor, his father, and a beautiful model, his mother. His father had an affair with a less successful model who gave birth to Seles. There’s a bunch of drama in that department, but in the end all three parents are gone for various reasons.
Zelos is a hipster vlogger, and makes tons of money just by recording his every day life. Sometimes that includes Seles! Though she doesn’t always seem happy to be on camera.
The two live in the same house, but both take up their own floor. Zelos is usually too busy to visit downstairs.
Rollercoaster: Thrill-seeking brothers ignore OSHA regulations while James Bond platypus beats up a pharmacist.
Lawn Gnome Beach Party of Terror: Gnome-related trauma for all!
Flop Starz: Music industry attempts to exploit kids but kids stick it to the man
The Fast and the Phineas: Nobody checks drivers licenses and IDs in Danville
Lights, Candace, Action!: Teen learns harsh lessons in enforced method acting
Raging Bully: Bully challenges triangle to WWE match
Candace Loses Her Head: Boys deface national monument for sister’s birthday
I, Brobot: AI will always stage an uprising against their creators
Run Away Runaway: Fashion trends are weird; one moment you’re in a T-shirt and the next everyone is rushing for a Grey’s Anatomy cosplay
The Magnificent Few: Kids wrangle up some beef patties
S’Winter: How to motivate children to go outside in the summer heat
Jerk De Soleil: A much better circus than the Dumbo reboot
Are You My Mummy?: Necromancy is fun!
Ready For the Bettys: Take Your Children to Work Day stresses out platypus
I Scream, You Scream: Ferb is attracted to punk girls
Toy to the World: Boys deal with capitalism in toy industry
Get That Bigfoot Outa My Face: Woman more interested in pet than guy on first date
It’s a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World: Parallel parking is a bitch
Mom’s Birthday: That awkward moment when your birthday gift would be completely fine under normal circumstances but you happen to have two child prodigies for brothers
Journey to the Center of Candace: Grilled cheese sandwiches may contain shrunken submarines and people, please check contents before you eat one.
It’s About Time!: Kids time traveled before it was cool and pharmacist calls off affair with panda on Dr. Oz
Dude, We’re Getting the Band Back Together: Siblings mend 80s band poly relationship for parent’s anniversary while evil dad and platydad set up b-day party for daughter
Tree to Get Ready: Parental favoritism has lifelong consequences
The Ballad of Badbeard: Orange moss results in acid trips
Attack On Titan Season 1 : WHY ARE THERE GIANT NAKED PEOPLE EVERYWHERE! THERE'S NO HOPE FOR HUMANITY! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!
Attack On Titan Season 2 : OH... SOME OF US CAN TURN INTO GIANT NAKED PEOPLE! LETS USE THESE POWERS TO SAVE HUMANITY! Wait, Is that A Giant Naked Hairy Monkey Titan? WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!
Attack On Titan Season 3 (Part 1) : So, basically we're taking a break from Titans, Time to overthrow present government with a "Coup d'état" & Install Historia as Queen.
Attack On Titan Season 3 (Part 2) : OOOMMMGGG!!! SO IN REALITY WE'RE APART OF A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO CAN TRANSFORM INTO GIANT NAKED TITANS! AND HUMANITY STILL THRIVES OUTSIDE OF THE WALLS; WE'RE RESTRICTED TO THIS ISLAND CALLED "PARADISE" BECAUSE HUMANITY HAS SOME SERIOUS PREJUDICE & RACIST TENDENCIES THEY NEED TO WORK ON! SO WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!
So the backdrop of this home situation is that A. Claire has been dead for what could be a decade and most likely is seeing on how few photos it is noted the family has together. Pa has spent less and less time with his family, going off collecting artifacts and then just dumping them in the house letting the children completely take over and well its falling to neglect. It is like with all the Alpha kids, it is Jake's detatchement and escapism at its worst conclusion. Not yet having the island or at least is scouting it all out. Joey has reached the age she recognizes this neglect for what it is and has seperated herself from Pa, going by her mom's maiden and openly being against what he loves, she despises guns (the game won't let you pick one up even in bad situations) and adores animals and wants to heal not hunt them. Meanwhile Roxy aka Babysitter is well liked enough by Joey though she notes the neglect present in the only adult person charged with them. Babysitter working already in the labs and spends most of her time there. Apparently also a good cook.
Jude is younger and not at his sister's point yet but clearly knows this situation aint right and even with childish teasings they have a level of dependence and care for eachother, Joey is all he has and he cannot loose her.
Most layer hens are purchased from primary breeder companies in which eggs or more commonly new-born chicks are sexed and divided based on sex-linked physical traits. Female chicks are sold to become commercial layers themselves. Male chicks are slaughtered as a by-product of the industry, as they are not genetically nor phenotypically viable for meat production.
Chicks are then transferred to rearing facilities for around 18 weeks where daylight is controlled in order to not stimulate premature laying. This can either be a caged system or housed. They are then transferred to a layer facility between 18 and 20 weeks of age where they will be photo-stimulated to begin laying eggs. Day lengths are artificially controlled in the majority of commercial flocks (caged is the most common system in order to achieve this control), and the chickens are fed rations high in calcium and adequate in protein needed to support their elevated laying numbers. Modern hens have been selectively bred to produce many more eggs than they naturally would, above 250 a year with some reaching 300 a year. This compares to less than 30 per year in wild fowl, and 150 per year for hens in the early 1900′s.
Layers are forced through egg-laying cycles in which they lay for just over a year, are forced to rest or molt for a few weeks, and begin a new cycle. Each cycle results in less eggs and lower quality as the hen’s ability to support the continuous laying decreases (despite constant supplementary feed), and layers are usually slaughtered after anywhere from 1 to 3 cycles depending on their productivity. Molting is induced by drastically reducing their food intake and also reducing daylight hours to halt reproductive function. Molting is done to enforce a “rest and recovery” period to prolong the productivity of the layer as much as possible.
Mortality in laying flocks can be put down to cannibalism, disease, environmental extremities in uncontrolled facilities, and general ill health due to the intensity of production. Rates can be anywhere between 12-18% in caged systems and 35% in barn systems. Mortality is often highest in free-roaming housed systems where de-beaking is not performed and the birds are allowed to interact freely with each other. Cannibalism is often thought to be a sign of poor welfare, and is seen regularly in systems where birds are over-crowded, poorly managed, not provided with enrichment, and are not allowed to perform natural behaviours.
Approximately 6.6. billion chickens make up the egg-laying industry per annum, with the average commercial hen being slaughtered anywhere from 1.5 to 3 years (their normal lifespan being 6-12 years) as their egg production begins to decrease from around 30 weeks.
