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queer australian writer, psychologist-in-training, and parent to an unruly toddler. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ’›πŸ€πŸ’œπŸ–€βœοΈπŸ‰πŸ˜· they/them profile pic by dracoryss/vic. header by babbi draws.

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Trans is beautifulπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
Love wins

23.02.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1773    πŸ” 237    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 5

The kids don't know about the Amanda Bynes poster hastily airbrushed to avoid implying she endorsed peace

02.03.2026 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7151    πŸ” 1645    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 71

I have been activated like a sleeper agent.

02.02.2026 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Scandalous Letters of V and J (French Letters, Book 1) by FeliciaDavin queer romance told in letters, set in magic 1820s Paris

meanwhile it's already free on itch!

if a book about two variously nonbinary youths making horny bad decisions in magic 1820s Paris sounds fun to you, I would recommend you download it there. ~10 sex scenes, some murders, zero dollars feliciadavin.itch.io/vandj

26.01.2026 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9
drawing of a character floating in water near some huge corals and ghostly fish

drawing of a character floating in water near some huge corals and ghostly fish

ghost reef

28.01.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4342    πŸ” 1347    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 5
An office building lit up in the dark with a crowd of people holding signs in front of it.

An office building lit up in the dark with a crowd of people holding signs in front of it.

HAPPENING NOW: A massive crowd is gathered in freezing temperatures outside ICE headquarters in DC to demand ICE OUT OF ALL COMMUNITIES NOW.

25.01.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7175    πŸ” 1944    πŸ’¬ 56    πŸ“Œ 49
A line-and-bar chart titled β€œCOVID-19 notifications and test positivity by notification week, WA, 2023 to 2025 YTD.” Blue bars show weekly PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases, while a black line shows test positivity. Multiple waves appear across 2023–2025, with peaks over 1,400 cases and positivity above 14%. By November 2025, both cases and positivity are low: around 100 weekly cases and a positivity rate just above 2%. The x-axis shows week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A line-and-bar chart titled β€œCOVID-19 notifications and test positivity by notification week, WA, 2023 to 2025 YTD.” Blue bars show weekly PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases, while a black line shows test positivity. Multiple waves appear across 2023–2025, with peaks over 1,400 cases and positivity above 14%. By November 2025, both cases and positivity are low: around 100 weekly cases and a positivity rate just above 2%. The x-axis shows week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A bar chart titled β€œ7-day average of COVID-19 cases currently in hospital or in ICU, WA, 2023 to 2025 YTD.” Blue bars show the number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients, and small orange bars show ICU cases. Several waves appear across 2023–2025, with hospitalisations peaking around 250 at the highest points. ICU numbers remain very low throughout, typically 1–5 cases. By November 2025, hospitalisations have fallen to around 17 per day and ICU remains at 1 case. The x-axis displays week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A bar chart titled β€œ7-day average of COVID-19 cases currently in hospital or in ICU, WA, 2023 to 2025 YTD.” Blue bars show the number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients, and small orange bars show ICU cases. Several waves appear across 2023–2025, with hospitalisations peaking around 250 at the highest points. ICU numbers remain very low throughout, typically 1–5 cases. By November 2025, hospitalisations have fallen to around 17 per day and ICU remains at 1 case. The x-axis displays week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A line graph titled β€œSARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater and COVID-19 notification rate, Perth metropolitan area, WA, 2023 to 7 Nov 2025.” A blue dotted line shows the 14-day weighted average of wastewater viral concentrations, with major peaks in late 2023 and mid-2024 reaching above 25,000 genome copies per 50mL. A yellow line shows the 14-day average COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 people, which rises in tandem with the wastewater peaks but stays much lower, generally under 40 cases per 100,000. By November 2025, both wastewater levels and case rates are very low, sitting near zero. The x-axis displays week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A line graph titled β€œSARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater and COVID-19 notification rate, Perth metropolitan area, WA, 2023 to 7 Nov 2025.” A blue dotted line shows the 14-day weighted average of wastewater viral concentrations, with major peaks in late 2023 and mid-2024 reaching above 25,000 genome copies per 50mL. A yellow line shows the 14-day average COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 people, which rises in tandem with the wastewater peaks but stays much lower, generally under 40 cases per 100,000. By November 2025, both wastewater levels and case rates are very low, sitting near zero. The x-axis displays week-ending dates from January 2023 to November 2025.

A graphic titled β€œDistribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants in clinical samples (top) and metropolitan wastewater catchments (bottom), 03 July 2022 to 09 November 2025.” The figure shows two long horizontal stacked bar charts, each divided by week. Each colour represents a different SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-lineage.

In the clinical samples (top), the variant landscape shifts frequently over time, with earlier dominance by various BA.2- and BA.5-related lineages, then transitions through recombinants and emerging Omicron descendants. By late 2025, BA.3.2.X (shown in blue) predominates.

In the wastewater samples (bottom), variant patterns broadly mirror the clinical data but fade out toward the end of the timeline due to low SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, preventing recent wastewater sequencing.

A note explains that the β€œX” indicates inclusion of descendant lineages and that recent weeks of clinical sequencing are removed to avoid skew or misinterpretation.

A graphic titled β€œDistribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants in clinical samples (top) and metropolitan wastewater catchments (bottom), 03 July 2022 to 09 November 2025.” The figure shows two long horizontal stacked bar charts, each divided by week. Each colour represents a different SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-lineage. In the clinical samples (top), the variant landscape shifts frequently over time, with earlier dominance by various BA.2- and BA.5-related lineages, then transitions through recombinants and emerging Omicron descendants. By late 2025, BA.3.2.X (shown in blue) predominates. In the wastewater samples (bottom), variant patterns broadly mirror the clinical data but fade out toward the end of the timeline due to low SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, preventing recent wastewater sequencing. A note explains that the β€œX” indicates inclusion of descendant lineages and that recent weeks of clinical sequencing are removed to avoid skew or misinterpretation.

WA weekly COVID update: Week ending 9 Nov 2025

πŸ”ΈCOVID positivity rate: 2.2% est. (+0.4%)

πŸ”ΉPCR cases: 107 (+32.0%)
πŸ”ΉHospitalisation: Average of 17 cases per day (-5.5%)
πŸ”ΉICU: 7-day average of 1 case (-50.0%)

Source: health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I...

14.11.2025 05:16 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago

18.10.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 43784    πŸ” 11456    πŸ’¬ 918    πŸ“Œ 838
Wicander's  grandma talking him into accepting the fake religion as he grandfather, the feral celestial shrieks in the background. Wicander & Tyranny are deeply uncomfortable.

Wicander's grandma talking him into accepting the fake religion as he grandfather, the feral celestial shrieks in the background. Wicander & Tyranny are deeply uncomfortable.

Grandma Gaslight Gatekeep GirlPreacher

#CriticalRole #CriticalRoleSpoilers #CriticalRolefanart

17.10.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 266    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s Thursday night somewhere #criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #medievalart

07.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A very large illustration of all 13 of the main cast all with their reactions to Thjazi's execution. The designs are different from the canon ones, some more than others.

A very large illustration of all 13 of the main cast all with their reactions to Thjazi's execution. The designs are different from the canon ones, some more than others.

My first Campaign 4 art, and as is tradition, I came up with my own takes on the characters going mostly from the in-game descriptions & vibes during the first episode as a fun character design challenge that I do each campaign

#CriticalRole #CriticalRoleArt #CriticalRolefanart #fanart #bskyart

08.10.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 605    πŸ” 191    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 1

just guess

30.09.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 11225    πŸ” 2281    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 150
the cover of hello sunshine

the cover of hello sunshine

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE HAPPY HELLO SUNSHINE DAY!! β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ

23.09.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1340    πŸ” 358    πŸ’¬ 85    πŸ“Œ 34

as a fan of noncon, dubcon and under/non-negotiated cnc this is honestly one of the most straightforward explanations of this i've ever read?

22.09.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5244    πŸ” 2067    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 60
A teenager turning into a bird, Animorphs cover style

"Getting raptured?

No thanks 

I'm getting raptored"

A teenager turning into a bird, Animorphs cover style "Getting raptured? No thanks I'm getting raptored"

Stolen from an Animorphs Facebook group.

23.09.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4393    πŸ” 1333    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 13
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β€œWe are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

23.09.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5169    πŸ” 1851    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 165
A man in orange plaid jacket and brown labourer's trousers jumps into the arms of their boyfriend, who is wearing red plaid and blue jeans. He seems taken by surprise but ready to catch them. Both are wearing flat caps and brown work boots. Although their faces are partially obscured, you can see that they are both smiling.

A man in orange plaid jacket and brown labourer's trousers jumps into the arms of their boyfriend, who is wearing red plaid and blue jeans. He seems taken by surprise but ready to catch them. Both are wearing flat caps and brown work boots. Although their faces are partially obscured, you can see that they are both smiling.

Styled like a wedding portrait: a man in a dark grey morning suit and a woman in an opulent cream-coloured dress with a draping train. Her outfit has floral embroidery and flower details. She's using a cane on her left side, and he's in black work boots. They both wear crowns of white flowers. He's gazing at her, and she looks regal and self-satisfied.

Styled like a wedding portrait: a man in a dark grey morning suit and a woman in an opulent cream-coloured dress with a draping train. Her outfit has floral embroidery and flower details. She's using a cane on her left side, and he's in black work boots. They both wear crowns of white flowers. He's gazing at her, and she looks regal and self-satisfied.

Love in the Time of Lumberjackals! 🌲
Gorgeous commissions from the talented @dracorys.bsky.social πŸ’™
Featuring Evan and Leonor who belong to @calliopium.bsky.social 🧑
Scenes from two original Call of Cthulhu campaigns.
Thanks to Vic for the perfect artworks!

25.08.2025 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
graphic of a gold star written "has never even opened ChatGPT"

graphic of a gold star written "has never even opened ChatGPT"

21.08.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 25021    πŸ” 9431    πŸ’¬ 202    πŸ“Œ 378

i grind my teeth at night and it really makes my jaw hurt so i searched for ways to stop grinding your teeth and the number one suggestion was "reduce the amount of stress you experience." what are you talking about. what are you even talking about, dude

09.09.2024 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1035    πŸ” 164    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 11

I think the really important thing about the "trans sports debate" is that it's NOT REAL, the things that people are fearmongering about are NOT REAL and are NOT HAPPENING. Cis women are not competing at a disadvantage against trans women, cis men aren't transitioning to win at sports, IT'S NOT REAL

28.07.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3639    πŸ” 1068    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 31
Regina George striding away from school, across the road

Regina George striding away from school, across the road

Fruit Ninja slashing through an apple and watermelon for a 3 fruit combo

Fruit Ninja slashing through an apple and watermelon for a 3 fruit combo

Willow and Tara cosying up

Willow and Tara cosying up

Meet Joe Black standing on the road

Meet Joe Black standing on the road

πŸ™ˆGilded Age spoilersπŸ™Š
By @calliopium.bsky.social

28.07.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read Like a Criminal Big Gay Read 2025 Keynote Speech

I got to deliver a talk on the history and legacy of the Hays Code and the Comics Code, contemporary censorship efforts, and the necessity of identifying with criminality. You can watch and read the whole thing here:

25.07.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 496    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 15
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NOCK LOOSE PSA!!

26.07.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is also cyberpunk

25.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1666    πŸ” 503    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
Profile portrait of Taash from dragon age the veilguard, looking ahead and frowning. The scales of the armor turn into a dragon tail with a wing.

Profile portrait of Taash from dragon age the veilguard, looking ahead and frowning. The scales of the armor turn into a dragon tail with a wing.

Been trying to post this Taash for three days
{ #dragonage | #veilguard | #taash | #art }

18.07.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 410    πŸ” 166    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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HAPPY 24th anniversary FFX πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³!! #ffx #finalfantasyx #finalfantasy10

19.07.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 466    πŸ” 267    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

if somebody assigns you a piece where you're supposed to talk to the Grok love chatbot please contact me so I can pay you to not write that piece. I can't afford to be capricious like this but I will crowdfund it and get support. together we can stop you

17.07.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5033    πŸ” 701    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 9
A BBC news headline which says β€œPenguin says it did β€œall necessary due diligence” with The Salt Path

A BBC news headline which says β€œPenguin says it did β€œall necessary due diligence” with The Salt Path

I’m no expert but I would’ve got a person to do it.

09.07.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5637    πŸ” 1047    πŸ’¬ 151    πŸ“Œ 84
FFIX fanart featuring Garnet knighting Beatrix

FFIX fanart featuring Garnet knighting Beatrix

an illustration I drew in 2022 for the gorgeous Final Fantasy IX zine: You're not alone! It's now been 25 years since the release of my favourite FF game β€οΈπŸŽ‰

07.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 440    πŸ” 155    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

I knew we were cooked as a society when everyone just sorta decided they were sick of dealing with Covid and everyone just decided to pretend like it wasn't a thing anymore.

06.07.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 13759    πŸ” 2081    πŸ’¬ 356    πŸ“Œ 132