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They have had the recent update out for a while, but I finally took some time to try it out. The results aren't exactly all that good yet. As usual, rigging frustrates me. Why they can't make their Opensim rig and settings work to export out the model correctly is annoying. Not everyone wants to go through all the troubleshooting to get things to work properly, especially when this has been something that a lot of people have been requesting for years to fix. Sure, I have Avastar, and could try to figure out how to do all that, but I really don't have the time at the moment. So maybe I'll try Thursday or Friday to go through a few tutorials. It's just irksome that MH has been asked several times to work out these compatibility issues, and each update that has promised to deal with the issue has yet to resolve it. Not to mention, it looks like they changed the UV maps again, so I'm going to have to figure that out as well... >.<
★ Item ★ Anwir is an awesome pair of unisex sneakers with some amazing stud and chain details!
★ marketplace.secondlife.com/p/CULT-Anwir-with-HUD/24748693
★ Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Legacy M/F ★ Maitreya ★ Kupra ★ Jake ★ Gianni ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Champ/189/200/17
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
★ Hot New Release - Anthology, opens April 19th, 2024 ★ The Lucius Heels are sexy with some tippy-toe action, which are also laced for the gods with cute little flowers all over them!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya ★ Gen-X ★ Kupra ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Anthology LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anthology/128/127/1005
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
✦Exciting News for the Upcoming Astrophe Event! ✦
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We’ve been working hard to bring you something special for this round of the Astrophe Event, running from January 5th to January 25th.
Introducing our latest Nail HUDs, designed to give you a variety of expressive, stylish options for your look. Whether you’re drawn to bold and edgy aesthetics or prefer something fun and playful, there’s something here for everyone!
✦ What to Expect: ✦
Our latest collection of Nail HUDs includes designs for:
- Claw & Coffin Nails: Available for Legacy F, eBody, LaraX, and Kupra bodies.
- Short Nails: A separate set designed for Legacy F&M, eBody, LaraX, and Kupra.
Most designs lean into an alternative, grunge, and edgy vibe, perfect for those who love to make a statement. But we’ve also included some cute and funky styles for a lighter, more playful touch—so no matter your mood or outfit, you’ll find a look that fits perfectly!
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✦ Exciting Updates! ✦
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve updated our Coffin Nails to support the Kupra body! If you’ve already purchased our Coffin Nails in the past, there’s no need to buy again. Simply visit the Black Lotus Mainstore, head to the Redelivery Terminal, and grab the latest 3.1 version to enjoy full compatibility with Kupra.
✦ When & Where? ✦
All these amazing Nail HUDs will be available exclusively at the Astrophe Event, running from January 5th to January 25th.
SURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Astrophe/128/33/21
Don’t miss your chance to snag these stylish designs and update your collection!
Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you at the event!
- TRIGGERED - Averi Set FATPACK
♥ 16 Colors + 4 Animal Prints for Bodysuit, Sleeves, Edges, Bows, Sleeve Edges, Sleeve Bows, & Belt.
♥ 8 Metal Colors for Metals & Belt Metals.
♥ Transparency options available in HUD for Bodysuit & Sleeves.
♥ On/Off Options for Bows. Sleeves, & Belt.
♡ Body Compatibility:
✿ Legacy + Perky
✿ Ebody Reborn + Juicy Boobs + Waifu Boobs + Phatpussy
★ Taxi ---> K u s t o m 9
Hi Spookies & Culties, Here is your "must have these Cult Items" Weekend Shopping List!!
★ Item ★ The Brooks stompers are Unisex with different styles of charms on them and would look great on anyone!
★ Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya-X ★ Kupra ★ GEN-X ★ Legacy ★ Lara ★ Jake ★ Legacy Male ★ Gianni ★ ★ Kario ★
★ Featuring Color Hud w/ 10 light colors & 10 dark colors & 3 metal colors!
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility ★
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/337
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
Hi Culties & Spookies, time for even more sales for your Sunday Leisure!!
★ Item ★ The Ciara tiptoe Sandals have a gladiator feel with cute circle details!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Kupra ★ Gen-X ★ Lara ★ MaitreyaX ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/33
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
★ Hot New Release for Reborn Event- opens Dec 22nd, 2023 ★ The Sierra heels are an awesome pair of smexy heels for any outfit!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya ★ Gen-X ★ Kupra ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Reborn LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/eBody/64/251/22
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
★ Hot New Release for Kinky + Giveaway - Opens October 28th, 2023★ We have the smexy and amazing Droxene Heels that have some amazing details with chains and charms!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya ★ Gen-X ★ Kupra ★
★ ★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Kinky LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Liberty City/47/126/32
★ Kinky Cam Sim ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest Cove/242/132/28
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
★ Release for Aftertaste Event which opens on July 6th, 2024! ★ The Gag heels are naughty and kinky at the same time and would be perfect for any shoe collector with a wild side!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Kupra ★ Gen-X ★ Lara ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Aftertaste LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AfterTaste/212/108/23
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
@The Makeover Room
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★★★NOW UPDATED FOR LEGACY★★★
★★★NOW UPDATED FOR CATWA★★★
★★★NOW UPDATED FOR JAKE★★★
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Amazing Body Shine Materials
Included in each Pack:
Appliers for Omega Evolved
Appliers for Catwa
Appliers for Legacy ★NEW★NEW★NEW★NEW★
Appliers for Maitreya Lara (Limited Functionality!)
Key Features:
Free Tester Version.
You get a free design to test the appliers and make sure they work on your desired meshes!
All appliers in one pack.
You don't need to but several packs to use all the heads and bodies you want!
Free lifetime updates.
We will always add new features and mesh compatibility as and when we have the means and know-how to do so! And our updates will always be free! You just need to grab a redelivery!
Unisex.
We include all male and female options in one pack!
Some action shots right here:
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Catwa Uma, Catwa Gaz, Belleza Freya and Signature Gianni in the videos!
Hi Culties & Spookies, time for even more sales for Happy Weekend Market Place Sale!!
★ Item ★ The Khalida heels are great for spooky season! They just might eat you up!
★ marketplace.secondlife.com/p/CULT-Khalida-Fatpack/25482388
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Kupra ★ Gen-X ★ Lara ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/33
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
- TRIGGERED - Fiona Set Lingerie & Crop Top FATPACK
♥ 16 Color Options for Bra, Crop Top, & Panties. + 4 Animal Patterns.
♥ Customizable Colors for Edges, Bra, Bows, Crop Top, & Panties, as well as Metals.
♥ Transparency Options are included in the HUDS.
♡ Body Compatibility:
✿ Legacy + Perky
✿ Ebody Reborn + Waifu Boobs + Phat Pussy.
★ Taxi ---> K i n k y
★ Item ★ The Ruby backpack is a cute little bear with some naughty toys!
★ Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Legacy Female ★ Maitreya ★ Kupra ★ Freya ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Champ/189/200/17
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
Hey beths!
Along with the new mainstore location at Pleasure Isle, I bring you guys some new skins. This first batch of skins is for Genus users. I hope you guys enjoy!
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Skin Details
• Available in six pigments (each sold separately or as fatpack): Cream, Sugar, Ginger, Chai, Honey, and Pecan.
• Features a Uniform Neck Seam System which allows compatibility with both the male and female body appliers.
• Includes HUDs for Genus and the Omega Applier System.
• Includes Two Brow Options: On and Off.
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Visit the Temporary Store now!
Shop online at our webhouse (ALL ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED SOON).
• Check this item out at Lakrya's Marketplace Store ♥
◦ Compatibility :
- Maitreya Lara
- Belleza Freya Isis Venus
- Slink Physique Hourglass
◦ Cindy Mesh Boots:
- Rigged Fitted Mesh
- Materials Enabled
- Copy / Modify / No Transfer
◦ HUD :
- 6 Customizable Sections
- 45 Textures
- 6 Presets
- HSL Color Palette
- Show & Hide
- Alpha
- Glow
- Brightness
- Script Delete
When it comes down to scale modeling with Legos a lot has happened over the last years. Its more and more recognized as a true scale modelers medium, and I think that is great. About three years ago I decided to build more different things then only the trucks that I had built so far. I built Harley Davidsons, Hot rods, and started with trains.
After the two big 1:16 scaled American diesels, I thought it would be nice to have something dynamic for events: A true scale locomotive on actual Lego rail gauge. I opted for the Union Pacific Big Boy: (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_Big_Boy).
There are already many models of this type of locomotive but I wanted one for myself as it has always appealed to me since I was a kid. I did some math calculating back from the Lego track gauge, coming to a 1:38 scale.
Building such a big locomotive to run on Lego rail is a bit of a challenge. I had to deal with the following facts:
-The standard Lego curve is too tight for such a long locomotive. Therefor I choose the Radius 104 aftermarket rail.
-The wheels are not existing as such. In diameter 45 mm there is nothing available from the shelf. I worked together with Jaap Kroon to design and 3D print a set of custom wheels. To make it look more realistic I chose to add the valve gear as well. We designed the valve gear with Lego compatibility in the back of our heads. It should not become too fine compared to the bricks.
-Power. This thing is heavy. And it has a lot of batteries to add to the weight. The solution was three genuine Lego Power Functions XL engines directly geared to the axles of the tender. I chose the tender to push the locomotive as it was much more convenient to house the engines and batteries there. In order to get all the ‘juice’ to the engine I chose a regular RC Battery pack and the Tamiya connector was hooked up to a PF cable. To control it I mounted a SBrick, so there is no restriction of battery power in the whole system.
-Lights. I wanted to add some realistic lights as well. Initially I wanted a smoke generator but the proper 5V kit was not available anymore, so I dropped it (for now). Rob from Brickstuff.com supplied a very cool lightkit for the locomotive.
It includes a dimmer for the contour lights. All in all there is about 2 meters of wire in the locomotive. It took me about 2.5 months to finish.
Specifications (locomotive and tender)
Length: +/- 106 cm
Width: +/- 9 cm
Height: +/- 13 cm
Bricks: +/- 3400
A big thanks to Rob @ www.brickstuff.com and Jaap Kroon for the 3D printing support.
NEW from { anxious angel }
AVAILABLE AT WASTELAND NOVEMBER 30th
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mount%20Amore/200/42/2172
Nova Scars
Hand-drawn BoM full body stripes.
5 Opacity Options
EvoX compatibility for head markings.
Headless versions available.
Hand-drawn on Ebody Reborn. TRY THE DEMO!
Enjoy!
♡
Hey! You! YEAH YOU! Are you tired of your white brows in Second Life looking like you applied them with whiteout or a POSCA pen? Well do we have the solution for YOU! No more will you be dragged down by your flat lifeless white / silver brows in SL when you can DAZZLE with The Quicksilver Brows by MOSSCORE!
AND THEY'RE TINTABLE!
What Do I get out of this product?
- 5 different eyebrow styles
- BOM/ SLUV compatibility
- EvoX compatibility
- Lelutka HD brows (with materials!!) *applause*
GET YOURS NOW!
marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mosscore-Quicksilver-Brows/2...
★ Hot New Release—TMD opens September 5th, 2024 ★ The Yuri shoes are two-toned with amazing details and look good with any outfit!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy M ★ Jake ★ Gianni ★ Kairo ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ TMD LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/121/134/22
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
Hi Culties & Spookies, Time to kick off your weekend shopping just right!
★ Item ★ The Zaya heels are cute and dainty with really large bows that would elevate any outfit!
★ Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Legacy Female ★ Kupra ★ GEN-X ★ Lara ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/33
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
✦ BLACK LOTUS NAIL UPDATE – NEW LENGTHS ARE HERE! ✦
For the past days I’ve been working on something many of you have asked about — and it’s finally ready to share!
Our Claw and Coffin nails have officially expanded into new lengths to give you even more ways to perfect your look.
WHAT’S NEW?
✦ Short Claws – sleek, sharp, and finally available!
✦ Long Claws – dramatic, fierce, and unapologetically bold.
✦ Short Coffin – chic and versatile, your new everyday go-to.
✦ Long Coffin – elegant, edgy, and designed to steal the spotlight.
(Med remains the original length for both styles.)
SPECIAL RIGGING UPDATES:
✦ Short & Med Claws are now rigged for Male Legacy, so no one is left out.
✦ All nail styles (including Short & Toenails) are now fully rigged for nHumana as well.
And now we’d love to hear from you:
WHICH BODIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BLACK LOTUS NAILS RIGGED FOR NEXT?
Drop your suggestions below
HUD COMPATIBILITY:
Every HUD you already own will seamlessly work across all lengths:
✦ Claw HUDs → Short / Med / Long Claws
✦ Coffin HUDs → Short / Med / Long Coffin
BASE UPDATES:
The Nail Base section at the Black Lotus Mainstore has already been refreshed with the new bases — so you can start styling right away.
More choice. More drama. More polish.
Whether you’re going subtle or going all out, you now have every length you need to make your nails part of the statement.
Available now at the Black Lotus Mainstore.
Just arrived BrickTracks R120 and R104 curves.
32 pieces (1 full circle) of each radius.
All destined to become part of a brand new LUG's layout.
My short review would be: Great stuff, very tight tolerances, snaps together exactly as it should, priced right, perfect Lego compatibility, buy some for yourself, you won't regret it. ;)
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💕 MARGARET
-{Jewel}-{Hand}
Mainstore : maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kaseyo/26/13/70
Marketplace : marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/218337
💕 Top by LAP 💕
💕 Crystal Cascade
Compatibility:
Supports Legacy Classic, Legacy Perky, Maitreya Lara, Lara Petite, Lara X, Lara X Petite, Reborn, Reborn Waifus, Belleza Gen X Classic, and Curvy
Mainstore :
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Triple%20Trouble/54/189/22
Marketplace :
marketplace.secondlife.com/en-US/stores/233895
💕 Knife Party 💕
💕 Shimmer
Eye Makeup Evo X
💕 Knife Party💕
💕 Brooklyn Lipgloss
Mainstore maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lovely/23/9/2006
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Hi Spookies & Culties, Here is your "must have these Cult Items" Weekend Shopping List!!
★ Item ★ The Miranda sneakers are cute and chonky and would be great for any activity!
★ Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya-X ★ Kupra ★ GEN-X ★ Legacy F ★ Lara ★
★ Featuring Color Hud w/ 10 light colors & 10 dark colors & 3 metal colors!
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility ★
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/337
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
I took this shot on our annual Boxing Day photo shoot at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Typically, the weather is cold and the ponds frozen. Most shots usually involve ducks negotiating through the floating ice. However, this year the conditions were quite balmy and felt like early spring. Certainly, the wood ducks in this shot thought so. :) Everywhere I turned I saw ducks pairing off in courting rituals. I do not know if this is common so early in the season, but someone told me this happens sometimes. It allows ducks to "try out" potential mates for compatibility. The photo was taken in January 2014, with my trusty Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
Read about it here: shakabrahltd.blogspot.com/2021/03/oriental-tranquility-lo...
Purchase it here: marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Oriental-Tranquility-Lovers-... or come visit us in-world at maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shaka%20Brah/143/80/2003 to try out the demo :) xoxo
★ Hot New Release - Kawaii Secrets, opens October 4th, 2024 ★ The Akira boots will look lovely with your collection of bows and it will stand out because of the cute pumpkin faces!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya-X ★ Gen-X ★ Kupra ★ Lara ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Kawaii Secrets LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neko%20Paws/40/189/501
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
★ Hot New Release - opens June 15th, 2024 ★ The Bristol heels come with some fantastic chain details along with other unique details and would be excellent for any shoe collector!
★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Maitreya-X ★ Gen-X Curvy★ Kupra ★ Lara ★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Kustom9 LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/128/146/1003
★ Kustom9 Cam Sim: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kustom9%20Cam/125/15/23
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
Loki - Madelyn Jeans FATPACK
♥ 14 Colors
♥ Each Color Pack Includes HUD for Metals Color & Heart Detail Hiding.
♥ FATPACK Has More Customization Options.
♡ Body Compatibility:
✿ Maitreya X
✿ Legacy + Perky
✿ Ebody Reborn
★ Taxi ---> E q u a l 10
@ Uber (starts 25th June)
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/160/151/22
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CHUBBY KITTEN
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Includes a 50% Off 'Birth Badge' Discount.
Use it to redeem 25% OFF on all 'Birth Badge' Sales this month!
See latest sales details here -
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UNLEASH YOUR PERSONALITY
WITH THE CUTEST, MOST CUSTOMIZABLE CREATURE!
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Looking for a creature that’s equal parts adorable and expressive?
The Chubby Kitten is a custom-made, hand-held buddy with a soft Russian Blue fur coat and irresistible roundness.
Switch between moods and emotes, set up custom animations, or use one of 7 built-in presets (hopping, sleeping, anxious & more).
✨ Optional particle effects add a sprinkle of charm.
💬 Name it and emote using simple notecard swaps.
🐾 Perfect for adding cozy character to your world!
Previews -
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━━━━━━━━━━✦❘༻❁ CREATE Custom Animations ❁༺❘✦━━━━━━━━━━
Create your own position, rotation, and delay-based animations! Move through frames and bring your creature to life with motions like skipping, dancing, or even somersaulting! You can reattach it to different spots—have it leap between your cleavage or perch on your head to mess with your hairstyle.
- **6 Built-in Save Slots**: Save animations directly to the creature.
- **Unlimited Storage**: Export animations to notecards for infinite saves.
- **Share with Friends**: Swap animations and have matching creatures bouncing around together!
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Turn on cute little romantic particles to show off your animating creature even better.
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- **7 Built-in Animations**: Not only are there pre-made animations ready to go:
- ** Sleeping, Back Scratch, Marching, Rolling, Hopping, Flips, Fidget.
- ** You can import these presets, modify, and save as your own animation version.
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Two notecards come preloaded with lots of emotes to get your creative juices flowing
Bear emotes
Bear says Valentines facts.
Easily add your own.
Simply drop a new notecard into your creature’s inventory and select the emotes you want to use.
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Rename your creature and update its emotes to match. When it speaks with "/me," the object’s name changes to your custom choice, making it feel like your character is truly interacting.
━━━━━━━✦❘༻❁ High-Quality Textures ❁༺❘✦━━━━━━━
With 2K textures ( on a PBR compatibility viewers, textures aren't PBR just high rez).
This little creature has stunning resolution— practically detailed enough to examine under a microscope!
Hold Animation - high priority anim that activates on first wearing.
'Stage' Light - cute little shining light that just covers your hand to show off your moving wee creature.
✦*✧*✦ For full customization options, refer to the "Use Instructions" notecard. ✦*✧*✦
The F-4EJ "Kai" is an update to the F-4EJ Phantom II. Updates include a new Westinghouse look-down APG-66J radar, Kaiser/Shimadzu HUD, new radar warning receiver and INS. Compatibility with air to surface munitions, such as the ASM-1 anti-ship missile was also worked into the EJ Kai.
Hi Culties & Spookies, Time to kick off your weekend shopping just right!
★ For 99L Sale ★ Scarlett ★ For G.O.A.T 66 Sale ★ Elowen ★
★ Scarlett Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Lara ★ Legacy F ★ Kupra ★ MaitreyaX ★
★ Elowen Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ Lara ★ Legacy F ★ Kupra ★ MaitreyaX ★
★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★
★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options
★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/33
★ Cult's Social Media Links ★
KW Praktina IIA with T 2.8/50 Jena (Tessar)
Interchangeable prism viewfinder with exposure meter
Legendary, very advanced camera from the 1950ties, often called the first "system camera", and that's certainly true. The camera is like an open system, you can change lenses, viewers, viewerscreens, you can mount motor drives for the film advance, long film magazines and loupes for the prism finders. And the prototype, just called "Praktina", was introduced at the Photokina in Cologne already in 1952! Serial production started in 1953 with the Praktina FX, in 1958 it was replaced by the Praktina IIA, which was even more advanced.
It is hard to describe all the progress, that camera brought. For example, you have a shutter speed dial for fast and slow shutter speeds combined, you can turn it in any direction without stop, with the shutter tensioned or not. The shutter speeds are equidistant on the dial, and when the shutter runs, there are no rotating parts outside the camera - sensational.
So I picked out two technical highlights:
Since 1954 the camera was equipped with an automatic aperture. It worked like the one on the Contax SLR with M42 mount: the aperture is open for viewing, but when the shutter button is pressed, the camera pushes a pin into the lens and the diaphragm will close to the value selected on the f-stop ring. With the introduction of the Praktina IIA there was change: the new camera pressed the pin permanently into the lens to keep the diaphragm open for viewing. When the shutter button was pressed, the camera *releases* the pin, the aperture was closed by a spring force in the lens. This concept was used at first in the medium format camera "Praktisix" (later Pentacon Six), and since both cameras Praktisix and Praktina were developed very close to each other, the Praktina was the first 35 mm SLR with that design. Nearly every great manufacturer of 35 mm SLR used it, until Canon introduced the EF mount and the the diaphragm was operated electronically.
Perhaps you've noticed, that I'm presenting the IIA with an unmounted lens, and furthermore, that there are some springs and levers too much in the mirror box. The reason for that device is to keep compatibility with the - let me call them - FX-lenses. IIA-lenses are mounted commonly with the indexes on top, using the kerf on top of the camera mount (under the "IIA"). FX-lenses are mounted turned, they must use the kerf beside the self-timer. About 3,000 to 4,000 IIA-cameras were modified that way by the manufacturer itself.
The second highlight is the shutter introduced with the IIA. When thinking of the movement of a horizontally traveling shutter with curtains made of cloth, you certainly imagine a slot with a constant width traveling in front of the film (at fast shutter speeds). That's not the entire truth: the curtains are moving accelerated, so the first curtain is *earlier faster*. As a result the width of the slot increases during the exposure. Now you might expect an uneven exposure along the frame, but the effect can compensate itself. A slowly traveling narrow slot can produce the same outcome like a fast traveling broad one, but an exact compensation was certainly random. I don't know if early camera designers knew about that effect, but after WWII there were new technical instruments you could examine it very precisely. So, the designer of the Praktina, Siegfried Böhm, was the first one who could control that effect, the increasing width of the slot was exactly compensated by the speed of the shutter curtains. He used rolls for the curtains with a specified diameter, thus the shutter movement was also less dependent from the spring force of that rolls.
Unfortunately the production of the Praktina was ceased in 1960, it was a directive of "decision makers". A pretext could have been, that two lens mounts were sufficient (M42 and Exakta), and it was too expensive to produce lenses in three versions.
See excellent articles on zeissikonveb.de and dresdner-kameras.de (in German)
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. . . Femdom Tale . . .
Chapter - Arena of Femdom and Enslavement
" Ask me if I'm tired of fighting. Ask me if I'm scared. Then watch me enter this arena and see if you believe your own questions. No, weariness will never claim me, this is my home!
A thousand battles etched in these sands, and still the thrill thrums through my veins. This arena's a mistress I can't resist, a siren song of sweat and glory. It's a canvas of blades and spells, a whirlwind of strategy and fury I addicted to.. ❤️ "
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. . . Enslaving Them . . .
Chaining those with energy and extraordinary abilities isn't a walk in the park. The path is marked with scars and resistance since their vibrant spirit doesn't surrender easily to the shackles of enslavement.
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. . . Rules of Fighting / Enslaving . . .
" Identify whether he is a sub, a dom, or a switch, as they use different ways to enslave and handle them."
1. Male Submissive
1.1 When he hits, dodge.
When he throws a punch, dodge it. Don't take his hits. If you catch his punch or let him land a successful attack, even if it's just a light one, he'll start looking down on you and won't bother chasing or seeking you out anymore. (Game over)
" Always watch out behind you. Beware of backstabbing and all kinds of poison. Even the love potion might be poison. They're tricky, they fight dirty, and they're cunning. Don't trust them. They don't fight fair or head-on like a Dom, they wait for the right moment to hit you from behind or catch you off guard mercilessly, much more unkind than Doms. If Doms fought like tigers (eating when you die), Subs engage in a hyena-style fight, where they'll eat you alive, consuming what they bite immediately."
1.2 When he stops, tease him with a jab.
" Use sneaky jabs to relentlessly mess with his head, making him careless and accidentally revealing his weak spots, setting you up for an attack. "
1.3 When he lowers his guard, go all out with your attack.
" When he reveals his weakness or lowers his guard, go all out with your attack. Don't stop, even if you get hurt. Aim for a successful knockout. "
1.4 When he runs away, chase him and bring him back.
" When you fail to knock him out, he'll freak out and try to escape. If he gets scared and runs away, you gotta relentlessly chase him down, stick with it, and drag him back. Swallow your pride, use every trick to reel him in, even if it means fighting, facing off with his hideout, his other half. Realize your enslaving job isn't done yet—he's gotta come back. "
1.5 Repeat!
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2. Male Dom
2.1 When he hits, pretend he succeeds.
When he hits, take all his punches, pretend you're hurt, easily surrender, and admire how awesome his punches are.
" That punch was like nothing I've faced before. Everyone else is a weaker hitter than you. You bring a world of amazing battles. I've been through many tournaments, and there's never been anyone as powerful, strong, smart in a fight, or as amazing as you. Just your powerful fighting stance melts me, making me surrender deeply to your awesomeness."
2.2 When he stops, tease him with a jab.
Use sneaky jabs to relentlessly mess with his head, making him careless and accidentally revealing his weak spots, setting you up for an attack.
" Build trust and a sense of safety in him, or make him think you're not as smart by asking for his suggestions on things that most people know well. If you're too lazy to listen to his answer, there's no need to ask for his suggestions, just say, 'Oh, I just knew that' or 'Oh, I never knew that before,' making him secure that he is smarter, for him to lower his guard and reveal his weak spots."
2.3 When he lowers his guard, go all out with your attack.
When he reveals his weakness or lowers his guard, go all out with your attack. Don't stop, even if you get hurt. Aim for a successful knockout.
2.4 When he runs away, chase him to knock him out or bring him back.
When you fail to knock him out, he'll freak out and try to escape.
" Estimate what percentage of attacks he's taken. If it's less than 50%, use your innocent side to make him feel safe and return to you. If it's more than 50%, chase after him and keep attacking until you succeed. Don't let him heal, or he'll come back even stronger. Don't let him escape, or he might not return. Keep him in a state of fear. If he's really strong, continue instilling fear. As long as the mind is weak and panicked with fears, no matter how strong his body is, he will crumble eventually."
2.5 Repeat!
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3. A Switch
Sometimes his emotions and mind play the dom while he's in a Sub role, and sometimes his mind plays the sub while he's in a Dom role. He doesn't know and realize himself well, you must observe and decide.
" The fight is tough, sensitive, and meticulous. It's a martial art that requires a ton of psychology because it's like juggling two conflicting things. You've got to stay updated, figuring out which side of his emotions is dominating at the moment, constantly adjusting and tuning in. It's intricate and delicate, and it's easy to fail and slip up. You've gotta be super careful and pay attention to every detail. "
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. . . After Breaking up . . .
☑️ Enslaved him 99% = Still Failed
☑️ Only Enslaved him 100% = Success
" After successfully enslaving him (100%), do as you wish—learn and grow together. Even if it fails and you break up with him, be confident: what is yours (100%) is yours.
Your slave is your slave. If he runs away, there's no need to chase him anymore. Ignore him, cut off all contacts mercilessly. He will wait for you to follow him, to chase him, and to care about him like a loyal dog. Give it time. Let him sink deep into the misery of yearning and suffering to be yours again, to feel you again, to get your attention again. Always keep in mind, no matter how many women he dates after you, no matter how many times he marries or partners, what is yours will always be yours. Just with a snap of your fingers, he will leave everything and break anyone to be with you, to be yours again. "
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. . . His Return . . .
☑️ After 3-4 months at least, 6-8 months, 1-3 years, 5-7 years
**** Keep in mind, he must lose significant things to come back—things that will scar him and make him remember well that he lost big to make a comeback. ****
Don't let him return for free, don't make it too easy for him. For example, you may set the price high, in the range of 80-500$++. If he's short on cash, he must be ready for some creatively substantial sacrifices. Propose significant items as sacrifices that he must obtain for you. Maybe the breakup of his new Miss or the heads of all his dear subs, complete with a transparent screenshot chat log of him ending the relationship the way you ordered—use those as your offerings. It's like a sacrifice, a significant tribute to earn permission for a comeback.
If he negotiates, don't become so focused on what you want that you forget to weigh it carefully. There must have been something he sacrificed or felt hurt about losing, regardless of whether it's something you truly desire or not. He had to lose it and feel its impact deeply.
Take this as another step of enslavement that goes even deeper. Carve deeply into his soul, make him realize that nothing belongs to him anymore, what was his can never truly be his. Everything now belongs to you and is at your mercy. He cannot possess a thing, everything he has had is yours, and you've taken it all away, you can take it away powerfully, just the way you like, anytime you desire.
" Every now and then, for a smoother ride in our life together, we gotta give his personna and moral compass a little spin to sync up with his owner's vibe. That way, we can sidestep those pesky arguments we had in past, vibe with better compatibility, deeper understanding, and groove together effortlessly this time."
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In this arena, it's not just about bloodstained stones, it's a symphony of clashing egos, steel and roaring crowds. She waltzs with death, the rhythm intoxicating—an exquisite fusion of kink-infused architecture, pulsating with genuine heart and wisdom. She doesn't adhere to the constraints of sports rules, to her, it's a visceral dance akin to MMA, with the gleam of gold belts as her coveted trophies.
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b” (Working Title)This is a photo of my son and his girlfriend.
My new novel.
B♭ (B-flat)
I'm releasing it. This will truly be the last time I share it.
I won't release any more after this.
It's just a rough draft from the beginning — more like notes.
If you're interested, please give it a read. :)
The setting is New York.
僕の新しい小説。
B♭ （ビーフラット）
公開します。これで本当に最後の公開です。
これ以上は公開しません。
冒頭からの走り書きです。メモ程度です。
よかったら読んでください。:)
舞台はニューヨークです。
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Taylor Swift – This Love
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B♭ (B-Flat)
Further excerpt released. Just a rough draft from the beginning. Like a note. Please read if you'd like. :)
Setting: New York City.
Red, Yellow, Blue——
It was just past 7 p.m. when a light drizzle began to fall on East 52nd Street.
Anaya Patel leaned against the wall of the building next to Tot Ramen, where she was supposed to meet someone, and absently stared at the traffic light at the intersection to her right.
It was already July, yet the summer felt cooler than last year’s. She regretted stepping out in just a T-shirt.
When the light turned green, Anaya squinted, narrowing her gaze.
Kana, her old classmate, was waving and smiling as she ran toward her——
The flat ceiling of Madison Square Garden seemed to bulge slightly with the heat of the crowd, or so it appeared to Jack.
Cheers welcoming the presidential candidate clashed with shouts of outrage, rattling deep inside his ears.
Jack scanned the arena quickly before glancing back down at his iPhone. Several social media apps were open at once, and furious posts streamed across the screen.
One post in the bottom right corner—on Meta—caught his eye.
A death threat.
Presidential candidate Justin Bradford was about to take the stage with his fiancée, Eleanor Blake.
As a red spotlight—the color of the Republican Party—lit up the center of the stage, the couple stepped out.
And at that exact moment, a gunshot rang out.
It was subtle enough to be missed at first—but Jack heard it. Two shots.
As chaos erupted around him, Jack quietly closed his eyes, picturing the trajectory.
The first bullet—likely from his right, near the PA system. But that area should have been covered by agents from his own unit.
He calculated the second shot. It probably came from the left side of the stage.
It was aimed with precision, taking into account the positioning of both Justin and Eleanor.
There might have been a leak.
Then came a second report.
His colleague Ben Holloway’s voice, calm as ever.
The heart was missed, but both bullets had hit. One had grazed it and lodged in the epigastric area, just under the diaphragm.
Jack replied, equally calm.
“Justin’s Bombay blood. I confirmed it three days ago with Bellevue Hospital. They have reserves stored.”
Ben responded in a low voice, as if nothing had happened.
“Understood.”
Justin was rushed to Bellevue, the closest hospital to Madison Square Garden.
Jack called Elijah Kane directly from his smartphone.
Using WhatsApp or any other messaging app was strictly forbidden in the Secret Service.
Elijah answered before the first ring ended.
“Jack, it’s bad. We don’t have it. No Bombay blood.”
Jack was stunned.
“I confirmed it three days ago. I spoke directly to the person in charge—can't recall their name—but I saw the blood bags myself.”
After a pause, Elijah replied.
“That person died in a car accident yesterday.”
Anaya Patel waited for her husband Arjun at Tot Ramen.
With her was Mika (Sato), her best friend since college—Japanese.
Just as the server placed a steaming bowl of ramen in front of her, Anaya’s phone rang.
The caller ID said Bellevue Hospital.
She answered without hesitation.
Mika looked on, concerned.
“Is this Anaya Patel? I’m Sasha Wilson from Emergency.
You may have heard—Republican presidential candidate has been shot.
We need your blood.
Stay where you are. A Secret Service vehicle is en route.”
Following Mika’s gaze, Anaya turned to the display above the counter.
A live report from MSG was playing.
Then, a man in a sleek blue suit with brown skin approached her.
“I’m Rohan Shah, Secret Service.
Please come with me to the hospital.
The car is ready.”
He reached for her hand with urgency.
Just then, Anaya’s iPhone buzzed again. An unfamiliar number.
She tapped it.
“Hello?”
“Anaya Patel?”
“Yes. Who is this?”
“Jack. Jack Vance. Secret Service. I’ll be there shortly.”
“How do you know where I am?”
“We’re professionals. We have our ways.”
“But the Secret Service guy is already here.”
“No—he’s not!” Jack’s voice roared through the phone.
At that instant, the man in front of her pulled a rifle from under his jacket and aimed it at her forehead.
A small gunshot rang through the restaurant.
Anaya froze.
She couldn’t speak.
As the man collapsed to the floor, another figure emerged—also pointing a gun at her.
It was her husband, Arjun.
“Freeze! FBI!”
NYPD officers in uniform and FBI agents in gray suits stormed in.
“Hands behind your head! Get down on the floor!”
The cliché movie-like commands rang out as Anaya trembled. Mika, too.
But probably no one shook more than Arjun.
Jack arrived moments later.
“Anaya Patel!”
Still trembling, Anaya answered without looking up.
“That’s me.”
Jack, drenched in sweat, pulled her upright.
“We’re going to the hospital.”
A message from Elijah arrived with a link.
Jack, now in the passenger seat with Anaya, tossed her his iPhone.
“Open it!”
She tapped it—it appeared to be a livestream.
“Good evening, New York. And Los Angeles.
My name is Zakaria Haddad.
That’s my real name.
A few years ago, I lived in Gaza.
Now I’m in a room that mimics one you know very well.”
A man with brown skin and a beard sat in what looked almost exactly like the Oval Office.
He looked at his watch, then back at the camera.
“It’s time for breaking news.
Keep your eyes on your phones.”
Just then, an alert popped up:
BREAKING: Former Democratic President Owen Reed reportedly shot at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Zakaria bowed his head slightly and chuckled.
“A sad headline, isn’t it?
But don’t be sad, America.
In Gaza, we endured 55,000 times worse.
We lost more than 55,000 loved ones.
We wept—endlessly.”
Still looking down, he clenched his fists and slammed the desk.
When he looked up, tears glistened in his eyes.
“We do not seek money.
Nor honor through death.
All we want—
are tears.
Tears equal to the ones we shed.
Only those tears can heal us.”
Placing both elbows on the desk and clasping his hands, Zakaria gently rested his chin on them. He closed his eyes, and a heavy silence filled the room. The corners of his eyes seemed to tremble ever so slightly. Then, slowly, he began to speak.
“I am just one among fifty-five thousand. Even if I disappear, the will of fifty thousand others will remain—unchanging, undying, carried forward. I am here to give voice to that will.”
Zakaria opened the desk drawer, took out a Glock 17, and slid the action, chambering a round. He raised the gun to his temple.
A Sunni Muslim, he looked straight into the camera and spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
“God bless you. America.”
Zakaria closed his eyes and pulled the trigger straight back. A dry crack echoed through the room.
The screen cut to black in an instant.
To be continued...
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Notes
1. "Bombay Blood Type (hh type)"
•Characteristics: A rare blood type that lacks the usual ABO antigens — cannot be classified as A, B, or O.
•Discovery: First identified in 1952 in Mumbai, India (formerly Bombay).
•Prevalence: Roughly 1 in 10,000 people in India; globally, about 1 in 2.5 million.
•Transfusion Compatibility: Only compatible with blood from other Bombay type donors.
2. 2024 Harvard University Valedictorian Speech – The Power of Not Knowing
youtu.be/SOUH8iVqSOI?si=Ju-Y728irtcWR71K
3. Shots Fired at Trump Rally
youtu.be/1ejfAkzjEhk?si=ASqJwEmkY-2rW_hT
This is a photo of my son and his girlfriend.
:)
Taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.
Location: Naminori Parking
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Exhibition in 2025
Theme
The Nightfly
My next novel, b’.
This exhibition will reflect its imagery.
A portion of the novel will be excerpted and shared publicly.
Images
Taylor Swift – This Love [Japanese Translation]
youtu.be/PfJzQuqWSSE?si=Y2g0HzhoVjnR46zS
Mitsushiro Nakagawa
Organizer
Design Festa
Venue
Tokyo Big Sight
Date
Fall 2025
Contact
exhibition.mitsushiro.nakagawa@gmail.com
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僕の新しい小説のタイトル
b” (仮題)(写真は、僕の息子と彼の彼女です)
Images.
Taylor Swift … This Love 【和訳】
youtu.be/PfJzQuqWSSE?si=Y2g0HzhoVjnR46zS
Album
Ganavya – nilam
youtu.be/wRpPGvPUhOo?si=VpW20VguOjP5do7r
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僕の新しい小説。
B♭ （ビーフラット）
さらに公開します。
冒頭からの走り書きです。メモ程度です。
よかったら読んでください。:)
舞台はニューヨークです。
— 赤、黄色、青ーーー
イースト５２ndストリートに小雨が舞いはじめたのは、午後七時過ぎだった。
アナヤ・パテルは、待ち合わせたトットラーメンのとなりのビルの壁面にもたれ、右手に見える十字路の信号機をぼんやり眺めていた。もう７月だというのに、昨年よりも冷夏に感じ、Tシャツ一枚で出かけてきたことを後悔していた。
十字路の信号が青に変わると、アナは目を細め、凝視した。同級生のカナがこちらへ手を振りながら微笑み、駆け寄ってきていた——
マジソンスクエアガーデンの平坦な天井は、吐き出された人の熱気でいつもより膨らんでいるように、ジャックには見えた。大統領候補を歓迎する声とそれを罵倒する叫び声が錯綜し、鼓膜の奥を揺らしていた。
ジャックは、軽く場内の隅々まで目を凝らしてから、再びアイフォンに目を落とした。画面には、いくつかのSNSが同時に広がっており、それぞれが激しい書き込みによって文字が流れてゆく。
右下の、メタの書き込みに、ジャックは目を留めた。殺害予告だ。
大統領候補のジャスティン・ブラッドフォードは、フィアンセのエリノア・ブレイクとともに間も無くステージに立つ。
共和党を示す赤い光がステージ中央に差し込むと、二人は同時に現れた。
と、同時に、銃声が響いた。
一聴しただけでは気づかなかったがジャックの耳は聴き分けた。弾は二発だ。
騒然とした場内をよそに、ジャックは静かに目を閉じた。発射音から着弾までを想像した。
一発目の弾は、ジャックの右手、たぶん、PA近辺からだ。しかし、ジャックと同じ配属のシークレットサービスが張り込んでいたはずだ。もうひとつの弾丸をジャックは再び目を閉じて計算した。
弾は、たぶん、ステージ左手側からだ。ジャスティンとエリノアの二人の立ち位置を計算しているようだ。ひょっとしたら情報が漏れていたかもしれない。
ジャックの耳に第２報が入った。同僚のベン・ホロウェイの冷静な声だ。心臓ははずれたものの、2発の弾丸が打ち込まれていた。弾は心臓をかすめ、心窩部、ちょうど横隔膜の下に食い込んでいた。
ジャックも冷静に、ベンへ伝えた。
「ジャスティンはボンベイブラッドだ。三日前にベルビュー病院に確認した。予備の血液は保管されている」
ベンは、何事もなかったかのように、わかったと静かにいった。
マジソンスクエアガーデンにもっとも近いベルビュー病院に、ジャスティンを運び込む。ジャックは、病院で控えているイライジャ・ケインにスマートフォンから直接電話した。シークレットサービスではもちろんワッツアップなどのSNSはご法度だ。
ワンコールが切れる前にすぐイライジャは反応した。
「ジャック、大変だ。血液がない。ボンベイブラッドがないんだ」
ジャックは、耳を疑った。
「三日前に、俺は直接担当の、名前は忘れたな。とにかく目の前でブラッドバッグを確認したぞ」
イライジャは、数秒の沈黙の後、応えた。
「その血液の管理者は、きのう、交通事故で亡くなったんだ」
アナヤ・パテルは、夫のアルジュンをトットラーメンで待った。
学生時代からの親友、ミカ（佐藤）（日本人）も一緒だ。
店員が、アナヤの目の前にラーメンを差し出したとき、スマートフォンが鳴った。
登録してあるベルビュー病院からだった。
アナヤは、躊躇わずに出た。着信を見たミカは不安げにアナヤを見守った。
「アナヤ・パテルさんですか？ 私は救急部のサーシャウィルソンと言います。すでにご存知かもしれませんが、共和党大統領候補が撃たれました。あなたの血が必要です。すぐに病院へ来てください。シークレットサービスの車が迎えに行きます。動かないでください」
アナヤは、呆然としているミカの視線を追って、背後を振り返った。カウンターのちょうど左上に下がったディスプレイには、MSGの現在が男性レポーターによって放映されている。
アナは開いた入り口に目を移した。青い、洗練されたスーツをまとった褐色の肌の男性が、足早にアナに寄ってきた。
「シークレットサービスのロハン・シャーと言います。私と一緒に病院へ来てください。外に車を用意してあります」
彼は真剣な眼差しでアナへ伝え、手を引こうとした瞬間、アナのアイフォンが再び震えた。番号だけ浮かびあがっている。登録されていないようだ。アナは慌てて、タッチした。
「はい」
「アナヤ・パテルさん？」
「ええ、あなたは？」
「ジャック。ジャック・ヴァンス。シークレットサービスです。もうすぐそちらへ到着します」
「わたしの場所をどうやって？」
「わたしたちはプロだ。あらゆる手段を用意しています」
「もう、シークレットサービスの人が来てるわ」
ジャックの、違う！ という怒声が響いた瞬間、目の前の男性はスーツの内から小銃を引き抜き、アナの額に向けた。
店内に小さな銃声が響いた。
アナは、震えることすら忘れ、言葉を失い、放心していた。
目の前の男性がゆっくり床へ崩れると、夫のアルジュンが、やはりアナに銃を向けて現れた。
「フリーズ！FBI ！」
数人の制服を着たNYPDとグレイのスーツを纏ったFBIが叫んだ。
「全員、手を頭の後ろに回して床に伏せろ！」
映画のようなお決まりのセリフに、アナは震えていた。もちろん、ミカも。たぶん、アナの夫のアルジュンが最も震えていただろう。
遅れて、ジャックが店内に向け、叫んだ。
「アナヤ・パテル！」
アナは、見上げることなく、そのままに応えた。足がまだ震えている。
「わたしです」
額に汗を浮かべたジャックは、アナの身を起こすと、いった。
「すぐに病院へ行く」
病院にいるイライジャから、リンク付きのメッセージが届いた。
助手席に乗り込んだアナへジャックはアイフォンを放り投げると、リンク先を開け、と叫んだ。
慌てて、アナが触れると、どうやら生放送のようだった。
「こんばんわ、ニューヨーク。そしてロサンゼルス。私の名前はザカリア・ハッダード。本名だ。
数年前、ガザに住んでいた。今は、みなさんがよく目にする部屋を真似た部屋に私はいる」
褐色の、顎髭をたくわえたザカリアは、アメリカ大統領執務室とほとんど同じ部屋の椅子に座っていた。
腕時計にゆっくり目を落としてから、再び、カメラに視線を向けた。
「そろそろブレイキングニュースだ。スマートフォンの速報に注目して欲しい」
ザカリアがそういった途端、速報が流れた。
【民主党前大統領のオーウェン・リードがロサンゼルス・コンベンション・センターで銃撃された模様です】
ザカリアは、一瞬俯いて笑いを堪えながらいった。
「悲しい速報じゃないか。アメリカのみなさん。でもどうか悲しまないで欲しい。私が経験したガザではこの55,000倍だ。55,000人以上の大切な人を失い、そして、涙を流した」
ザカリアは、再び俯いたまま、両手を固く握りしめ、力強く机を叩きつけた。
顔を上げたザカリアの目にはうっすらと涙が溢れていた。
「私たちは、お金を求めない。また、死による名誉も求めない。私たちが欲しいのは、55,000人が流した涙と同じだけの涙だ。流された涙と同じだけの涙だけが、私たちを癒す」
両肘を机につき、両手を組むと、ザカリアは静かに顎を乗せた。目を閉じて、しばらく沈黙が続いた。目尻が細かく震えているようだった。そのままゆっくり口を開いた。
「55,000人のうちの私はひとりに過ぎない。私が消えても５万人もの意思は決して消えず、引き継がれる。私は、私たちの意思をここに表明するためにいる」
ザカリアは、机の引き出しから、グロック１７を取り出すと、スライドしてチャンバーに弾を流した。そして、自分のこめかみに向けた。
スンニ派である彼は、まっすぐにカメラを見つめ、皮肉混じりにいった。
「神のご加護を。アメリカ」
ザカリアは、目を閉じると、トリガーを真っ直ぐに引いた。乾いた音が部屋に響いた。映像は、瞬時に黒へ切り替わった。
つづく。
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メモ
1
「Bombay型（ボンベイ型、hh型）」
•特徴：通常のABO血液型を持たない（A、B、Oに分類されない）特殊な型。
•発見地：1952年、インド・ムンバイ（旧ボンベイ）で初めて確認。
•発生頻度：インドでは1万人に1人程度だが、世界的には約250万人に1人とも。
•輸血制限：同じBombay型しか輸血できない。
2
2024年ハーバード大学首席の卒業式スピーチ『知らないことの力』
youtu.be/SOUH8iVqSOI?si=Ju-Y728irtcWR71K
3
Shots fired at Trump rally
youtu.be/1ejfAkzjEhk?si=ASqJwEmkY-2rW_hT
写真は、僕の息子と彼の彼女です。
:)
アイフォン１３プロで撮影。
撮影場所。
波乗りパーキング。
maps.app.goo.gl/GNeFasiUAYh9XEtj6
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２０２5年の展示
テーマ
The Nightfly
僕の次の小説。b’
そのイメージになります。
小説の一部分を抜粋し、公開します。
Images.
Taylor Swift … This Love 【和訳】
youtu.be/PfJzQuqWSSE?si=Y2g0HzhoVjnR46zS
Mitsushiro - Nakagawa
主催
デザインフェスタ
場所
東京ビッグサイト
日程
2025年 秋。
exhibition.mitsushiro.nakagawa@gmail.com
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