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The Gauche in the Machine ([personal profile] china_shop) wrote in [community profile] sid_guardian2025-12-14 05:12 pm

Slo-Mo Rewatch: Guardian episode 8, part 1

Zhao Yunlan sprawled on a couch, grinning at his phone. The background shows a purply sky with stars. Text reads "Slo-Mo Rewatch. Guardian - half an episode per week @ sid-guardian.dreamwidth.org."


Hi, and welcome back to the Guardian drama Slo-Mo Rewatch. Watch half an episode a week, at your leisure, and then come and chat about it here in comments. Or you can just jump into the comments without rewatching, of course!

Here are the previous weeks' rewatch posts.

Episode 8, up to 22:19

Summary
The SID enthusiastically welcomes Guo Changcheng as an official employee, and Lin Jing gives him the fear baton. ♥ Zhao Yunlan arranges to buy some old books and then calls Shen Wei to offer them as a gift, while Zhu Hong and Da Qing gossip about his black-heartedness and obsession with Shen Wei. Zhao Yunlan and Da Qing meet a student in the street to buy the books, then sit around and talk about recruiting Shen Wei to the SID. Zhao Yunlan is openly smitten. ♥ But presenting the gift to Shen Wei does not go as planned: Zhao Yunlan gives a fake provenance for the books, Shen Wei leaves, and Zhao Yunlan slinks off to recover his dignity in private drink tea and talk about new SID premises. A mysterious letter gives Wang Zheng flashbacks. Changcheng and Chu Shuzhi run into Ding Dun in the street juuuust before receiving an APB about him. The Envoy comes to the SID to request help tracking him down, but Da Qing is hesitant to proceed without their fearless leader. Chu Shuzhi sets to work anyway and takes Changcheng with him. Meanwhile, Zhu Jiu murders Ding Dun, whose body the others find and take back to the SID? (Or pass on to the Envoy?) On the university campus that night, Shen Wei confides in Ying Chun while wearing an ascot. Zhu Jiu shows up, and fisticuffs ensue (Ying Chun helps Shen Wei), but Zhu Jiu escapes. Ying Chun points out the dangers in Shen Wei's plan to go after a missing item, but Shen Wei is resolved.



Quote
Lin Jing: This is my newest invention. It can transform fear into electricity. The more fear, the more electricity. In other words, I made it especially as the perfect, most powerful weapon you could have.
Guo Changcheng: E...electricity? I'm also afraid of electricity.

Detail
When Zhao Yunlan calls Shen Wei about the old books, the original subs say, "What a coincidence! I have a lot of old books," and the VIKI subs say, "You are so lucky as I have some in my home!" while Solo's subs have "As it happens, regarding this, the two of us were brought together by fate." The last is closest to the Chinese subs: 巧了 咱俩在这个事上 太有缘了 ("What a coincidence! We're so destined to meet on this matter." according to Google Translate).

Poll #33955 Subtitles
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Chinese hard subs
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Questions
Do you have a stand-out favourite scene or quote from the first half of episode 8? Is everyone genuinely glad to have Guo Changcheng onboard? Does Shen Wei as the Envoy already have a red stamp, and if so, when/how did he get it? On a scale of 1 to 10, how smitten is Zhao Yunlan with Shen Wei? On a scale of 1 to 10, how sympathetic is Da Qing to this smittenness? Who sends the APB on Ding Dun? (Presumably not the Envoy!) How do you feel about ascots? How great is the fight with Zhu Jiu?

Did you see any parallels in these scenes with other parts of the drama? If you're familiar with the novel, any thoughts about how the drama adaptation compares, if at all?

(As usual, these are all just conversation starters - feel free to answer all, some, or none, and to say as much or as little as you like! You don't have to be keeping up with the rewatch to join in. We'd love to hear your thoughts!)

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Shetan ([personal profile] creepy_shetan) wrote in [community profile] comment_fic2025-12-13 09:50 pm

Free for All + Lonely Prompts Weekend, Week 50 [DW Edition]

Hello, hello, sorry for the delay! I've been traveling and currently don't have my computer. Considering it's so late for Saturday, how about a combo post for this weekend? 6^^;;;

Because this post can include new prompts, fills, AND requests, the most important things are to (1) use the title bar on your comments as appropriate, and (2) link back to the original comments for fills and requests.

Y'all know the rules and what to do. If not, please refer to previous Free for All Saturday and Lonely Prompts Sunday posts.

Thanks! Hopefully next weekend's posts will be back to normal.
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mistressofmuses ([personal profile] mistressofmuses) wrote in [community profile] writethisfanfic2025-12-13 06:58 pm
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Check-In, Day 13

Another week comes to a close! I hope it was a good one!

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How did this week go for you?

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I made progress (no matter how much or how little) on my intended project(s)!
0 (0.0%)

I made progress on something other than my intended project(s)!
1 (100.0%)

I had to take it easy this week! (Everyone needs a break!)
0 (0.0%)

This was not my week, but next week might be!
1 (100.0%)

This week is not yet over; I refuse to concede!
0 (0.0%)

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nnozomi ([personal profile] nnozomi) wrote in [community profile] guardian_learning2025-12-14 09:04 am

第四年第三百三十九天

部首
弋 yì
式, type/style (pinyin in tags)
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=56

词汇
标志, sign (pinyin in tags)
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/

Guardian:
这也是我们守护大家的一种方式, this is another way we protect everyone
[no 标志]

Me:
她穿中式衣服的时候很漂亮。
你看得清楚那条标志吗?
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yuletidemods ([personal profile] yuletidemods) wrote in [community profile] yuletide_admin2025-12-14 11:09 am
Entry tags:

Posting; Pinch Hit; Betas

The DEADLINE is getting closer and closer!


At this time - 9pm UTC on 17 December - your Yuletide assignment must be posted (published, not a draft!) to the Yuletide collection as a complete work.


Before then, we need your help, Yuletide! We have an outstanding pinch hit (#121) for the fandoms:
SMPLive
Roughhouse SMP
Mirai SMP - XYouly
Highcraft (Web Series)

See details here. Please email us at yuletideadmin@gmail.com if you can help, and spread the word if you have friends who might be interested. This pinch hit is due at 9pm UTC on 19 December.

More pinch hits will be advertised at [community profile] yuletide_pinch_hits, especially after 9pm UTC on the 17th.


Additionally, we love beta reader volunteers! You can connect with writers at this post by filling out a Google form, or you can join the Discord and keep an eye out for beta requests advertised by members with the Hippo role.


Good luck to everyone facing down the deadline!


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goddess47 ([personal profile] goddess47) wrote in [community profile] sweetandshort2025-12-13 01:55 pm

(10 out of 20) The Color Blue

Title: The Color Blue
Author: [personal profile] goddess47
Character(s): Harry Potter, Kreacher,
Pairing(s): none
Rating: PG
Length: 100


Summary:

It was unexpectedly charming.


Notes:

For [community profile] adventdrabbles prompt Day 13 - blue Christmas

For [community profile] sweetandshort December 2025 prompt - icicle



The Color Blue on AO3

 

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yuletidemods ([personal profile] yuletidemods) wrote in [community profile] pinchhits2025-12-13 12:46 pm

Yuletide Pinch Hits Due 12/19/25 UTC

Event: Yuletide is a rare fandom fic exchange for stories of at least 1,000 words.
Event link: [community profile] yuletide_admin
Pinch hit link: yuletide_pinch_hits
Due date: Friday December 19 at 9pm UTC

PH #121: SMPLive, Roughhouse SMP, Mirai SMP - XYouly, Highcraft (Web Series)
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wintermod ([personal profile] wintermod) wrote in [community profile] pinchhits2025-12-13 01:11 pm

Wintertime Woes Pinch Hit Due Jan 11

Event:[community profile] wintertime_woes_exchange, an exchange for unhappy endings
Requirements: 500 words, or a sketch on unlined paper
Pinch hit link: https://wintertime-woes-exchange.dreamwidth.org/2592.html
Due date: January 11, 11:59PM UTC

PH 3 - art, fic - The Dark Half - Stephen King, Breaking Bad, Carrie - Stephen King
https://autoao3app.fandom.tools/#/wintertimewoes2025/user/SegaBarrett

PH 4 - fic - Rai-Kirah - Carol Berg, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game), Realm of the Elderlings - Robin Hobb
https://autoao3app.fandom.tools/#/wintertimewoes2025/user/Sinvulkt

Canon promo: Clair Obscur is a narratively led video game and can be consumed as a 4-hour video here.

To claim, please comment at the pinch hit post linked above, or email wintertime.woes.exchange@gmail.com. Thank you very much!
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goddess47 ([personal profile] goddess47) wrote in [community profile] sweetandshort2025-12-13 01:10 pm

(10 out of 20) Shopping on Diagon Alley - Harry Potter (Explicit)

Title: Shopping on Diagon Alley
Author: [personal profile] goddess47
Character(s): Harry Potter, Severus Snape
Pairing(s): Harry/Severus
Rating: Explicit
Length: 200


Summary:

Getting warm was the fun!


Notes:

For [community profile] adventdrabbles prompt Day 12 - snow on Diagon Alley

For [community profile] sweetandshort December 2025 prompt - snowstorm



Shopping on Diagon Alley on AO3

 

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enchanted_jae ([personal profile] enchanted_jae) wrote in [community profile] ficlet_zone2025-12-13 11:18 am

Cal Leandros (Prompt # 92 - Dead Like Me) Breakfast of Ninjas

Title: Breakfast of Ninjas
Author: [personal profile] enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Author's note: In a perfect world, we would all treat one another with kindness and respect, our pets would live as long as we do, and Niko would never have cut that glorious long blond fall of his hair.
Characters: Cal, Niko
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Language, first person pov (Cal's)
Word count: 180
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: [community profile] ficlet_zone Prompt No. 92 – Dead Like Me episode titles. I chose: My Room.
Summary: Cal has to choke down something…healthy.

Breakfast of Ninjas
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badly_knitted ([personal profile] badly_knitted) wrote in [community profile] drabble_zone2025-12-13 05:14 pm

Challenge #480: Amnesty 48


This week's challenge is:


Amnesty 48


This is our forty-eighth Amnesty challenge - every tenth challenge will be an Amnesty. Every tenth Amnesty will last two weeks!


What does this mean? Simply put, all previous challenges are now re-opened; write for any of them you want, and as many as you want.


Here's the list: New, Under the Influence, Wind, An Unreasonable Expectation, Pebbles, Heroic Failures, Whisper, Trouble In Mind, Halloween, Tough Choices, Relax, Fight or Flight, Seal, In The Doghouse, Decorations, Christmas Eve, Hope, Thank-You Notes, Cat, Peace Of Mind, Candlelight, Love Is In The Air, Alone, Just Friends, Mascot, Some Assembly Required, Arch, A Change In The Weather, Spring, Easter Eggs, Allergies, The Sky's The Limit, Birds, It Could Be Worse, Dabble, What Are You Complaining About Now?, Fruit, Sweet Summer Lovin', Twinkle, When The Sun Goes Down, Carnival, When There's Nobody Around, Holiday/Vacation, Growing Older But Not Up, Laughter, Free As The Wind, Awkward, If I Were You, Schedule, After All This Time, Nightfall, Love Is Blind, Travel, Fun And Games, Things That Go Bump In The Night, Jump, The Best Laid Plans..., Unbelievable, Long Way Back, Faith, How Did We Get Here?, Blue, Only Human, David Bowie Song Titles, Starstruck, Laying The Blame, Clear, Herbs And Spices, Waiting, There's Always Tomorrow, Anticipation, Mind Over Matter, Wonder, Do The Right Thing, Sneeze, One Of These Days, Early, Better Luck Next Time, Glass, Every Once In A While, Nervous, Old Enough To Know Better, Underwater, All Or Nothing, Hungry, Look Out, Space, A Chance Encounter, Nostalgia, In A Week Or Two, Coast, In The Moonlight, Shameless, Caught In The Act, Vain, Over The Hill, Torn, Nothing To See, Autumn / Fall, Imaginary Friends, Cold, Scene Of The Crime, Loud, Make Up Your Mind, Silver, What Are You Doing?, More, A Better Idea, Fireworks, Seeking Shelter, Numbers, Deep Down, Familiar, Just The Way You Are, Romance, Slip Of The Tongue, Tired, Right Or Wrong, Slinky, I've Got You, Elephant, Are You Ready?, Murder, On The Other Hand, Sleepy, A Long Time Ago, Memory, Where There's A Will, Fast, One More Day, Bake, End Of The Road, Gesture, Love Or Lust, Poke, Speak Of The Devil, Welcome, Not A Hero, Guilty, Late In The Day, Storm, Lie To Me, Dance, Thought I'd Seen Everything, Invisible, Friends And Neighbours, Spooky, In The Aftermath, Vibrate, Because You Love Me, Grey, Back To Front, Ride, Christmas Songs, Magic, Work Like A Dog, Exuberant, Long Lost Friend, Real, The State I'm In, Chemistry, You're The One, Hamper, Silence Is Golden, River, Good Advice, Warm, Out Of My Mind, Garden, Winding Down, Sound, Count On Me, Touch, Under These Conditions, Need, Hole In The Ground, Paradise, A Good Reason, Grope, Climbing The Walls, Visitor, Weather Warning, Believe, Having A Blast, Rash, The Last To Know, Park, Watch Your Step, Velvet, Dramatic Pause, Eyes, You Owe Me, Jelly / Jello, Trick Or Treat, Flirt, Push The Button, Tears, Nobody Gets Hurt, Freeze, Bad Habits, Needles, Making A Fresh Start, Weekend, In The Jungle, Shake, Cabin Fever, Darkness, Another Lonely Night, Speed, Just Getting Started, Restless, The Wrong Key, Precarious, Do Something!, Knot, Walking On Eggshells, Quiet, Try To Remember, Haywire, No Strings Attached, Jukebox, Far From Home, Whistle, Living It Up, Headache, Used To Be Mine, Last, Hot Summer Night, Yawn, Once In A While, Book, Too Many, Hide, Where Were You?, Pocket, Down The Road, Slide, Two Of A Kind, Genius, Dark And Stormy Night, Haunt/Haunted, Take It Off, Light, Good News, Ocean, The Holiday Season, Winter, Christmas Day, Celebration, In Another Life, Snuggle, Up To Something, Fine, In The Post, Birthday, Under The Weather, Catch, Kiss And Tell, Useful, Practice Makes Perfect, Apology, Kindness Of Strangers, Roll / Rolling, Soap And Water, Idiot, The Hard Way, Cling, Staying Home, Umbrella, Breaking The Rules, Key, Demons And Angels, Heatwave, Fun In The Sun, Someday, You Know Me, Plant, Into The Unknown, Fire, Out Of Sight, Squirrel, Nothing To Do, Alibi, Shattered Glass, Twist, Fright Night, Pumpkin, Dream Of You, Wood, Get Behind Me, Undone, Long Time Gone, Cosy, Warning Labels, Listen, Things Change, Explore, It's About Time, Order, Same Old Story, Chocolate, Wrapped Up In..., Kneel, In Too Deep, Run, Close Your Eyes, Homegrown, Take This With You, Ferret, Quality Time, Historic, Days Like This, Tail, Pass It On, Sweet, Love Who You Love, Parade, In The Shelter, Explode, Leave That Alone, Thunder, Take A Chance, Hand, Don't You Know?, Thread, Burning Bridges, Island, Come Monday, Survive, I Can Explain, Rain, Almost Home, Moon, Tell The Truth, Grind, That's Not Mine, Inspire, Nothing To Lose, Shopping, Have We Got Everything?, Feast, Turn It Up, Sleepless, I'm Alright, Massage, Driving Home, Wall / Walls, Taken By Surprise, Bone, Hard Times, Radio, Is It Just Me?, Buns, Under The Table, Detour, Because Of You, Swing, Here We Go Again, Change, Out Of Control, Single, On The Loose, Down, I'm Trying, Rock, Hold On, Revenge, Out Of Order, Worthless, Give Me Time, Leather, Use Your Imagination, Fancy, The Other Side, Overtime, I Can't Dance, Burn, Money Isn't Everything, Candy, Shame About That, Drop, Not That Different, Wild, See If I Care, Pretend, I Was There, Party, Travelling Light, Water, Someone Like You, Bright, Everyone's A Critic, Mud, The Walk Back, Admit, Up All Night, Mine, It's My Job, Quarrel, Long Way Down, Fantastic, No Big Deal, Gone, In The Dark, Ready, Up To You, Ripple, Over You, Liberty, Stay With Me, Flower, Tangled Up, Waltz, Going To Pot, Shuffle, Where Was I, Control, Have Mercy, Away, Painting The Town, Time, One Step Closer, Rough, I Know That, Lonely, Rocky Road, Hurt, On My Mind, Sunset, Lock And Key, Smoke, To The End,


Reminder of Rules

Entries should be 100 or 200 words exactly, excluding titles and headers. Triple drabbles are now also allowed.
Please place the body of your entry behind a cut.
Tag with the appropriate Challenge, Fandom, Type, and Ratings tags. If a tag for your fandom doesn't exist, leave a request on the Tag Request post and I'll create the tags you need. You can request as many fandom tags as you want.
You don't need to use the challenge word or phrase in your drabble, though you can if you like.
Each challenge ends when the new challenge is posted.

Have fun!



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ysabetwordsmith ([personal profile] ysabetwordsmith) wrote in [community profile] goals_on_dw2025-12-13 01:47 am

Get Your Words Out

[community profile] getyourwordsout

GYWO is BACK for 2026! We're starting our eighteenth year-long writing challenge with thirteen pledges to help you challenge yourself, achieve your writing goals, and build a writing life.

Keep in mind that even our smallest goals require a serious commitment throughout the year. While it’s okay for writers to be behind or even entirely miss their pledge goal, we want you to pick a pledge that will keep motivating you all year long. Before choosing your pledge, please take note of the few requirements we have of our members, and carefully consider which of the thirteen pledges you'd like to choose. You may choose only one pledge.

You have through January 15, 2026 to make your pledge.
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mistressofmuses ([personal profile] mistressofmuses) wrote in [community profile] writethisfanfic2025-12-12 06:53 pm
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Check-In, Day 12

Happy Friday!

For me this is mid work week, but perhaps it's the end of yours!

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Where are you in working on your WIP at the moment?

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Writing!
1 (14.3%)

Editing!
1 (14.3%)

Working on something other than my intended WIP!
2 (28.6%)

Not working on anything/taking a break!
2 (28.6%)

Something else!
2 (28.6%)

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teaotter ([personal profile] teaotter) wrote in [community profile] fan_flashworks2025-12-12 03:51 pm

Original: poetry: unread

Title: unread
Fandom: Original
Challenge: Flood
Note: 4x haiku


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