Hi!
As some of you might know, southern Brazil, specifically the state of Rio Grande do Sul, has been struck by heavy rains and a consequential flood. The rains started on monday (29/abr) and only stopped today (5/mai), in Porto Alegre ─ the state capital, and the city i live in ─ and in the other cities nearby.
The lake that borders PoA (named Guaíba) has reached more than 5m up its normal level. This is higher than on the historic 1941 flood. The city's center ─ a big residential and commercial hub, beyond being the host of most of our public services (such as the city hall and the state government) ─ is completely taken by the water. Many other neighbourhoods were also affected.
Smaller cities that also border Guaíba were even more heavily affected, such as Eldorado do Sul, whose territory was almost 100% flooded.
The state is, for a lack of a better word, abandoned by the people that were supposed to aid.
Our governor, Eduardo Leite, is more worried about his plitical campaign ─ making dramatic videos, changing his facebook pfp to one of him with a public defense vest, making streams with no useful information ─ than with the people's lives. This year, he destinated only R$50.000 (~ USD250.000) for the Civil Defense. For the entire year. He is now, delegating the responsibility of recuperating our state to the Federal Government, stating that "the rbuilding of the RS will demand a Marshall Project".
Porto Alegre's mayor, Sebastião Mello, has vanished. He sold our city out to big enterprises ─ Melnick, Zaffari and Panvel, mainly ─, and hasn't destined any public resources to maintaining the Mauá wall (a wall built after the 1941 flood with a system made to protect the city from other floods), which caused many points to fail and the water to invade the city.
This is the danger we all face with a neoliberal system.
Neoliberalism is an individualist ideology. All these people and companies I named did close to nothing to help us. Or even made it worse. The Civil Defense, for example, published a map of all the areas that would be affected, but had to take it back, since it didn't consider the topography.
Its the people for the people.
This situation is being aided by people using their own resources. Donations of various natures and volunteer work. It is very beautiful, in a way. It shows that colaboration and union can do great things. It shows, at least to me, that the world can reach, one day, a self sustaining way of living, contrary to the ultra-individualistic capitalism some preach. Humans can, and are, good.
But it also lays out how much the people that govern us failed us.
Human lives were lost because of their negligency.
This flood isn't normal. It is a product of the huge levels of degradation multi-billionaire companies are causing the world, supported by higher class and their representatives. Eduardo Leite changed almost 500 points of our state's Environmental Code, for the worst, when he was first elected in 2019. His actions, and the actions of all other neoliberal politicians, such as our ex-president Bolsonaro, are what created this situation. They are responsible for everything that is going on here.
This flood isnt the only environmental crisis this state has faced in the last 6 months. This isn't the last one that will happen.
This text is, beyond a personal vent, a warning. We need to keep fighting against a system that is actively trying to kill us. Please, do not support ideals and people ─ especially if said people will rule you ─ that go against the environment, that preach that the capital, the money, the posesions, are more important than lives. Of the people, of the animals, of the environment. Fight for a better world, i know there can be one.
Always be aware of the climate in your areas. Things like this won't happen only here. Please be safe.
Sorry for the long post.
[The Knife Family belongs to @jaytoons7 , but the Music Family belongs @bluetorchsky ! ]
[Please check them out!]
You see Joker’s mom is no longer alive & his dad is a narcissist, perfectionist who loves his niece than his own kids.
So, this is the part where you guys, girls or neither come in! I was going to add him into the music family, but they a tad bit too full. But I thought the knife family might be a good fit… but yet he didn’t have a knife weapon + Scottie might not be too excited about having a new brother…
CONVERSATIONAL SENTENCE STARTERS
❝ you wanna know how i know you’re a good friend— not just for me but in general? i always feel better after hanging out with you. ❞
❝ sometimes things aren’t alright and they’re not gonna be okay for a while. and that’s alright. as cliche as it sounds it’s okay to not be okay. give yourself time. ❞
❝ have you even taken the time to let yourself feel it? everything that’s been happening. eventually, you have to slow down and let it feel real. ❞
❝ i’m not really the advice type, but i am damn good at coming up with distractions to forget the bullshit for a while. ❞
❝ was this not what you expected? ❞
❝ i think the whole idea of ‘finding yourself’ is kind of bullshit. we are what we chose to be. we make ourselves. ❞
❝ did you come by for a reason or did you just want some company? ❞
❝ i’m going to tell you this, once, because i think you need to hear it. you deserve more. you should expect more from the world and put in the work to get what you deserve. ❞
❝ i brought some seeds for your garden. i thought about bringing a bouquet but— this way you can grow them and enjoy them longer. ❞
❝ please, stay for dinner? i enjoy your company. ❞
❝ come sit a little while with me. tell me how you’ve been? really. ❞
❝ you don’t know how glad i am to see you made it. here, let me get you a drink. ❞
❝ if you’d like to discuss it in private, we can step outside? ❞
❝ whatever it is you wish to tell me, it won’t leave this room. ❞
❝ well, i’ve been wanting to talk to you. but i don’t really know how to put it all in words. ❞
❝ how have you been sleeping? ❞
❝ don’t take this the wrong way, but you don’t quite look well. ❞
❝ don’t feel bad for not knowing— i was trying not to bother anyone. you didn’t know because i didn’t let you. ❞
❝ miscommunication is a shitty trope in sitcoms and it’s even shittier in real life, so let’s just take a moment to breathe. and let’s get on the same page. alright? ❞
❝ is this a time for me to listen or fix it? ❞
❝ i don’t really have anything to say, i just know that i don’t really want to be alone. ❞
❝ could you just…talk to me? it doesn’t have to be anything important. i just like listening to your voice. it calms me. ❞
❝ honestly, it was a long time ago. i don’t really remember the details. ❞
❝ i’m rather proud of you. i don’t say that often, so believe i mean it. ❞
❝ you seem content here. happy, even? ❞
❝ i’m not here to drudge up the past. i’m just hoping we could have a future. ❞
❝ i see you’re not getting much sleep either. should i make us both some tea, then? ❞
❝ are you sure you didn’t want to mention something to me? ❞
❝ are you sure you’re alright? ❞
❝ i’m a fan of your work, actually. ❞
❝ you have more of a reputation than you might think. ❞
❝ you haven’t heard of me? how refreshing. ❞
❝ go on, tell me what’s on your mind. ❞
❝ something is troubling you, yes? ❞
❝ with a smile like that, i can’t help but want to know your secret. what’s got you so cheery today? ❞
❝ come on, you’re clearly upset. and i’m not the asshole who pretends not to notice. ❞
❝ oh, i’m going to enjoy making my first impression with you. how am i doing so far? ❞
{Maddie Runner Angels}💔
Scottie belongs to @jaytoons7 , but the Music Couple belongs to @bluetorchsky ! Check them out!
She’s an Emotional Succubus~, so she drains their life & emotions until they are emotionless walking husk.
She’s actually aromatic, so yeah…
Hates the “Violent Types” [Scottie, Violin & Wilhelm]But loves the “Smiley” and “Silent Types” [Accordion & Slice]
She thinks they’re the easiest to break…
Skilled with or without Magic.
She actually has 3 Forms; Normal, Monster AKA Heartbreaker, & Ink.
MAY have stolen her power from someone else…
[Age: 17] [She/Her]
Was also born in royalty, but more spoiled because of her dad.
Never met her mom, but she believes that she’ll come back… someday…
Can control plants and her hair with her emotions.
WILL make fun of your height when she gets the chance.
Spoiled but not rude… But she’s VERY cocky!
LOVES her dad with all her heart & soul!
Knows tons of outdoor survival tips and even teaches some to the group!
She’s like a hippie but… bitchy. But that the part I like about her.
Wants be a explorer of many worlds.
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Tysm for following me! ^^ Sorry if I don't post a lot tbh. /w\^
That’s OK! I don’t mind!
[TW: Flirting, Small Cursing and Implied Parental Neglect]
[The Music Husbands (mentioned) belongs to @bluetorchsky !]
(I know Joker's birthday late but I was busy… so I’m killing two birds with one stone!)
Maddie and Joker were walking together down the hallway, both holding shopping bags. “Don’t you think we brought too much stuff?” Joker asked nervously as he looked at bags in both of their hands. “If you ask me, we didn’t buy enough. You should see the bags I get on a shopping spree with the girls!” Maddie smirked at her cousin. “So, why didn’t you tell anyone including your own DADS?”
Joker's nervousness shifted to fear as he began to avoid eye contact. “I didn’t think it was important-” “Bullshit.” Maddie interrupted him, glaring daggers at him. Joker sighed softly in defeat. “I… didn’t want to be a annoying like my dad used to tell me and it wasn’t even a big deal.” He said with a weak smile. Maddie dropped her bags and softly but firmly on his shoulders. “One, FUCK you for thinking that,” She bluntly insults. “Two, they adopted you. They cared for you AND both of them fought tooth and nail to YOU when you were in danger.” Maddie said, still holding him. “So yeah, I pretty fucking sure they-” She was one that was interrupted when Joker hugs her tight, softly sobbing a little.
“Thanks, I needed that.” He said with a smile, some tears running down his face. “You’re welcome, but now you look like a cry baby!” She light hearted teases. “Shut up!” Joker pushes her away playfully while wiping his tears away. They both laugh together that grabbed the attention of coworker they knew. “Be right back, I gonna do something real quick!” She says to Joker as she walks towards the worker. “Hey cutie~ It’s my birthday but me and my cousin’s arms hurt…” She cutely whimpered as she got closer. “I was hoping you could help us. We could use a big, strong guy like you~” She purrs softly with pleading eyes. “So, you please carry these bags for us? I’ll give you a kiss if you do~” The man’s face burned red as he immediately grabbed the bags. “Of-f course, ma’am!” He said with a shaky voice.
“Good boy~ Now, let’s go to the bar cause this bitch need her milkshake!” Maddie says as she points in front of her. She turns around to see a impressed Joker staring in awe. “Hey, dork!” Maddie shouts at him making him jump. “You coming or what?”
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