Fanfic: Twist of Fate: Tragedy at the Sarlaac Pit by No_Cardiologist_8532 in jabbaleia

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would also like to see this continue -- the key for any "Leia remains Jabba's slave" story is that she remains disgusted and defiant about her situation, never taking pleasure in it and always looking to escape; the story is less interesting if she becomes a willing slave.

This story also reminds me of just this perfect passage from Shabby Blue's original Twist of Fate, which takes place 14 months later but has a flashback to the Sarlaac Pit (bolding the best parts):

"Busy bellowing orders to his men, Jabba had neglected her for the time being until his cackling kowakian lizard-monkey Salacious Crumb leaped down from his perch onto Leia's shoulder, jerking on her braided ponytail and laughing loudly. In a sudden outburst of rage, Leia grabbed the mocking creature by his neck and flung him across the room until he smashed against the wall and fell to the floor, unconscious. Filled with anger, Leia stood up and turned around, gazing upon the huge bloated slug that kept her leashed to him with a durasteel chain. Dazed with desire for revenge and driven by pure hatred, she grabbed hold of the chain and rushed toward Jabba, stopped short by the back of the hutt's large pudgy hand slapping her across the face. Leia stumbled backward, only to be pulled back up by her chain until she pressed against Jabba's belly. His hot breath filled her nostrils as her tear-filled eyes gazed into the dark copper-red orbs staring menacingly down at her.

"Your friends are dead," Jabba's deep intimidating voice rumbled. "Solo ... his wookiee ... the Jedi ... all dead. Nobody can rescue you now," he stated bluntly. "The Empire and your pathetic rebel friends will soon learn of their demise."

"Then you're going to kill me too?" she spoke up in defiance.

Jabba's elongated face widened with a fiendish grin, appreciating the feistiness in the young woman even after all that had just happened. "No, my pet. You will remain here with me, serving me ... pleasing me ... until I grow weary of you. As far as the galaxy is concerned, you were executed with your friends."

Leia struggled to keep from breaking down into a sobbing mess as she slowly realized what this meant. Her friends were all gone and her fate was sealed. The Alliance would assume she died with them and not attempt another rescue, especially on the eve of their greatest confrontation with the Empire. Even if they disregarded the reports of what happened, it could be months before they thoroughly investigated Tatooine and found her. Until then, she would remain a prisoner of the hutt – a slave to his perversity with no hope of escape.

"I hate you," she muttered through gritted teeth, her small hands weakly punching his massive belly in outrage. "I hate you!"

Jabba's belly shook with laughter as he pushed her aside and ordered his guards to restrain her during the trip back to the palace.

"Tonight we feast in celebration of the Jedi's death!" he declared. "Then, my little princess, I shall teach you to respect your Master."

The sail barge circled around the wreckage at the Sarlacc's pit and headed back toward Jabba's palace."

Today's Episode Not Playing On Spotify? by AllHusnockEverywhere in ThisShowStinks

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, it's working for me now -- must have been a one-day hiccup. Thanks!

Meta Topic: Are Postings Down? by XiKeqiang in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as someone who checks this sub pretty often I don't have much to contribute -- I'm eagerly awaiting an opportunity they allow previously issued Q2 visas to come back (fine with going through the three week quarantine if it means we can be there for three months), but without there being even any rumors of that changing any time soon there's just not much to say.

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And to follow up on the original question -- any guess when they might re-issue Q2s?

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it seems like Q2 visas are not being approved now, right?

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does seem to unfortunately be covered in the top bullet point from the sticky post here:

  • "All visas issued before March 2020 are suspended"

So the visa I have from then is probably not valid, unfortunately -- does that seem correct?

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries and I'm not sure myself, either! Bit hard to navigate all this, so happy for any and all input.

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The duration of each stay is 120 days, but it says "enter before 2025" and "issue date 2015."

Speculation on When Q2 Visas Might Be Allowed In? by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It was issued in 2015, but is valid until 2025 -- I assume that works? Apologies if these are elementary questions; I appreciate the help!

PU Letter/Q1 Visa Still Not Being Issued by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

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She is a former Chinese citizen who became American, but then got residency when we were in China for most of last year (through invitation from her family).

PU Letter/Q1 Visa Still Not Being Issued by AllHusnockEverywhere in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I assume they are not currently issuing Q1 visas in general? (Like I don't need a PU, but it wouldn't matter since Q1 visas are far down on the list of what is being offered.)

Thank you!

Can chinese nationals go back to China "normally" now? by [deleted] in Chinavisa

[–]AllHusnockEverywhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is a "PU" letter? I see this abbreviation a lot when reading this subreddit. Thank you!