Insane Thought About Dismemberment Incoming

Insane thought about dismemberment incoming—

"Removing the pinion joint of a bird stops the growth of the primary feathers, preventing the acceleration required for flight and is analogous to amputating a human hand at the wrist" (Source).

If Rafal's hands were cut off, would he be able to fly? Or rather, would he be able to balance properly whilst in flight? I know his flight relies on magic, but logistically, this could be interesting...

Texting in a Modern AU:

Rhian: Great news, Rafal!!! I have a date tonight!!!!

Rafal is typing.

Rhian: Nevermind, I shouldn't have told you.

Rafal is typing.

Rhian: I should be back at 12. Try being happy for me for a change.

Rafal: No wait

Rafal: I'm ready. Rule #1: Don't let him touch your drink. Rule #2: Leave if he asks invasive questions. Rule #3: Give me his address.

Rhian has left the chat.

You seem more introverted than extroverted and are also very academically involved. You also seem like the type to stick to a schedule and a certain routine.

Correct. Eerily correct. Now I wonder where the “routine” part came from. That is surprisingly accurate because I hate deviating from routine, and I often dislike surprises.

The only thing you’re (partly) wrong about is that I’m not always that great at sticking to schedules (often the ones I attempt to impose on myself, the slightly less important ones). That said, I devise plans all the time, and don’t always follow through with them, in the end.

It's overdue, but I finally added ghostly text to the cover of this fic.

a post-doc was doing a guest seminar at my institute and at the beginning of his presentation he was explaining why he chose birds for his evolutionary analysis - so he said "well first of all, because birds are the best and most interesting animals and it's fun to study them" and a few professors in the room gave him a very serious nod

they are canceling me for the way i deal with grief. also, for the infinite number of destroyed universes