The largest moon in our solar system, a companion to Jupiter named Ganymede, might have ice and oceans stacked up in several layers like a club sandwich, according to new NASA-funded research that models the moon’s makeup.
Previously, the moon was thought to harbor a thick ocean sandwiched between just two layers of ice, one on top and one on bottom.
“Ganymede’s ocean might be organized like a Dagwood sandwich,” said Steve Vance of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., explaining the moon’s resemblance to the “Blondie” cartoon character’s multi-tiered sandwiches. The study, led by Vance, provides new theoretical evidence for the team’s “club sandwich” model, first proposed last year. The research appears in the journal Planetary and Space Science.
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“Merci, Monsieur.” Callisto grinned; their pronunciations weren’t perfect, they knew, but the encouragement felt nice.
“Where’d you learn French, anyways? Did you go to France or something?” They asked, pulling out their pencil to absently twirl it around their fingers. They knew Gaster was old--very old. Someone so old must’ve done some rather amazing things in their life.
He’d... He’d must’ve seen a lot of things Callisto had only read about.
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Gaster nodded, pleased that they’d caught on rather quickly. The bio-luminescent flora beneath them, true to their name sake, echoed back to them as if praising the child’s success.
“Oui. You’re a quick learner, young one. It took myself quite some time to pronounce even a simple phrase like that correctly.” The monster’s throatier accent, though now fine tuned after years of practice, had taken time to adjust to the silken flow of the language.
Pride swelled in his soul, twinkling on his smile like the gems high above. “ Très bien. Very good.”
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A few hours before that, I happened upon a cute little used bookstore near Union Square. I somehow managed to not buy anything only to pass the Strand not long after…
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❝ oh, this is just my luck. ❞ ❝ ( even if my way is wrong ) i keep pushing on and on and on and on… ❞ ❝ i can hardly stand myself. so what am i to you? ❞ ❝ i cannot breathe. ❞ ❝ your eyes, they shine so bright. ( i want to save that life. ) ❞ ❝ don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. ❞ ❝ it’s time to begin, isn’t it? ❞ ❝ my age has never made me wise. ❞ ❝ if i told you what i was, would you turn your back on me? ( would you be scared? )❞ ❝ welcome to the new age. ❞ ❝ i’ll admit i’’m just the same as i was. ❞ ❝ i won’t have it any other way. ❞ ❝ the path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell. ❞ ❝ it’s a revolution, i suppose. ❞ ❝ don’t look back. ❞ ❝ i said it before, i won’t say it again. ❞ ❝ don’t wanna let you down. ❞ ❝ i’m just a slave unto the night. ❞ ❝ you can leave now, it’s your choice. ❞ ❝ remember when i broke you down to tears? ❞ ❝ this road never looked so lonely. ❞ ❝ and all these sorrows i have seen, they lead me to believe, that everything’s a mess. ❞ ❝ don’t you understand that I’m never changing who i am? ❞ ❝ this is no place to build your home. ❞ ❝ the shadows on my wall don’t sleep ( they keep calling me . beckoning … ) ❞ ❝ i’m dying to feel again, oh, anything at all. ❞ ❝ love is a game to you. ❞ ❝ they don’t see me come, who can blame them? ❞ ❝ we’re painted red to fit right in. ❞ ❝ your time will come if you wait for it. ❞ ❝ but with the beast inside there’s nowhere we can hide ❞ ❝ they never seem to catch my eye but i never wondered why. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry, mother … i’m sorry, i let you down. ❞ ❝ i wanna shelter you. ❞ ❝ but the rain won’t fall for the both of us. ( the sun won’t shine on the both of us. ) ❞ ❝ i could’ve gave up then, but then again i couldn’t have, ’cause i’ve traveled all this way for something. ❞ ❝ i won’t fall asleep. ❞ ❝ i’m giving up.❞ ❝ there’s nothing left to say now.❞ ❝ when you feel the heat look into my eyes.❞ ❝ get up now, get up. ❞ ❝ i know i took the path that you would never want for me. ( i know i let you down, didn’t i? ) ❞ ❝ about time for anyone telling you off for all your deeds. ❞ ❝ you kiss and you kiss and you love and you love. ❞ ❝ try to hear my voice. ❞ ❝ been dreaming of this since a child. ❞ ❝ will you trust me when i say that i’ll make it up to you somehow?❞ ❝ make no excuses waste of precious breath❞ ❝ life isn’t always what you think it’d be…turn your head for one second and the tables turn. ❞ ❝ it’s hard, believe me … i’ve tried. ❞ ❝ make no excuses waste of precious breath❞ ❝ emptiness is all you know. ❞ ❝ now remember when i told you that’s the last you’ll see of me? ❞ ❝ you said yourself fantastically, “congratulations you are all alone.” ❞ ❝ i love to be the underdog! ❞ ❝ if you love somebody , you better tell them while they’re here ’cause they just may run away from you. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry, lover. ❞ ❝ i’ve been waiting to smile. ❞ ❝ come with me and we will run away. ❞ ❝ these days I’m fine — no, these days i tend to lie.❞ ❝ i’ve got a lot that’s on my mind. ❞ ❝ i gave you hell through all the years.❞ ❝ i can’t escape this now, unless you show me how. ❞ ❝ i know it’s hard when you’re falling down and it’s a long way up when you hit the ground. ❞ ❝ my mind is made up nothing could change that. ❞ ❝ i’ll bleed out for you. ❞ ❝ i count my sins and i close my eyes and I take it in ❞ ❝ your eyes are red. ❞ ❝ what was right is wrong. ❞ ❝ where do we go from here? ❞ ❝ tell everybody, brothers, sisters, the ending is coming. ❞ ❝ everything is serious and everything is fatal. ❞ ❝ don’t tell me that i’m wrong. ❞ ❝ when everything is falling i’m gonna do the things you do. ❞ ❝ what was right is wrong. ❞ ❝ help me be a little more like you. ❞ ❝ will you just wait until i die? ❞ ❝ i don’t sleep so well at night ( waking up and shivering ) ❞ ❝ are they telling me it’s gonna be okay? ❞ ❝ i threw some rocks up at your window. ❞ ❝ i’ve told a million lies but now I tell a single truth. ❞ ❝ i’m wishing you’re here but i’m wishing you’re gone. ❞ ❝ i’m looking for a way to escape. ❞ ❝ i can’t have you and i’m only gonna do you wrong. ❞ ❝ i shot a whole through every single thing that i loved. ❞ ❝ wmy sense of fear is running thin. ❞ ❝ there’s always time to change your mind. ❞ ❝ now you can’t tell the false from the real. ❞ ❝ you’ll no longer fear when your heart’s turned to gold. ❞ ❝ i want to believe… ❞ ❝ i’m going to mess this up. ❞ ❝ i’m starting to cave. ❞ ❝ run for cover. ❞ ❝ tell me what i am to do. ❞ ❝ from the second that i was born it seemed i had a loaded gun. ❞ ❝ first comes the blessing of all that you’ve dreamed, but then comes the curses of diamonds and rings. ❞
A fort for cuddling: Our muses build a blanket fort together! With balloons, lights, and various pillows… they relax within together and cuddle to their hearts content.
I’ll catch you when you fall: Our muses go ice-skating together! One muse, however, is a little too wobbly and falls over… but the other muse catches them within their arms just in time.
A picnic in the park: Our muses have a picnic by a pond together! Spring is arriving, which means flowers are blooming and it’s the perfect weather to relax outdoors together. They could even feed the ducks together!
My inner thoughts of you: Our muses both sit down and write love letters to each other. They then exchange them to see what’s deep within the others heart!
Out in the water: Our muses decide to do something romantic, and one of them suggests they take a moonlight canoe ride together! There’s nothing more romantic than being under the stars alone with the one you love.
Our childish side: Our muses decide to be a little childish and take a trip to the park together! Together, they sit on the swings and push each other… they could even climb the monkey bars, slide down slides, or play a fun game of tag. Adults can let loose and have fun, too!
Splish splash: Our muses decide to have a little fun in the water on a hot day! Whether it’s going to the beach together, swimming in a pool, or running around in sprinklers in their backyard… they have lots of fun in the sun together.
Rub a dub dub, otp in the tub: Our muses decide to bathe together! A shower or a sweet bubble bath… it’s your choice! They could cuddle, splash water on each other, chat, make beards/hats out of bubbles, or something more! The point is, they’re bonding and relaxing together and simply enjoying each others presence.
Let’s play a game: Our muses play a game together! They could cheat, fuss about how they’re losing, or just have good ol’ fun together! Board games like twister or monopoly… or even video games like streetfighter! Why spend time outdoors when you can have fun inside too?
Warm with you: Our muses cuddle by a fire with a big fluffy blanket on a rainy night. They could drink warm tea, discuss their feelings or future plans, or even read a nice book together.
Let’s bake: Our muses bake together! Whether they do this seriously or not is up to you. They could either succeed and bake the perfect cake together, or they could get distracted by throwing flour at each other and burn it! Good thing you have smoke alarms installed.
I’m a princess, you’re a prince: Our muses play pretend! Sure, they might be adults… but who cares? They could dress in costumes, make roles, build fake castles and forts out of pillows… go wild!
A trip to the mall: Our muses go to the mall together! In a place like this, there are various things to together.They could try on clothes, eat at food stands, ride the carousel together, or even do something crazy like visit a mall salon and dye their hair a crazy together!
A song for you: Our muses go to a karaoke bar together! Paying to have a private booth together, they could sing and dedicate romantic songs together and drink some alcohol! It doesn’t matter if they can’t sing… it’s the thought that counts! They could even get a little crazier with the song choices as the alcohol slowly starts taking effect. Is eye of the tiger romantic?
A ride in the rain: Our muses take a romantic bike ride in the rain! Sure you might get sick afterwards, but at least you can cuddle inside together, have warm drink and nurse each other back to good health! It’d be a good memory, too.
Romantic setting: Our muses watch the sunset together! What’s more to say? Push each other into a nearby river if it makes it more fun.
Lipstick, polish and ribbons: Our muses to each others hair, makeup, and nails! Is the muse a boy or girl who hates girls thing? Who cares. Do it anyway. And if they do enjoy it, then it gives you more of a reason to do it! The makeup doesn’t have to be perfect, either… you could even give them an outrageous look if you’d like!
Close your eyes and come close: Our muses watch a scary movie together - at home or the movie theater is your choice! One could be scared and grab the other for comfort… or they could both be scared and both cling for comfort! Either way, it’d be a lovely way to bond and get your pants scared off!
Fair: Our muses go to the fair! They could get cotton candy, get scared or sick on rides together, and eat various deep fried treats! One could even win the other that big stuffed animal they want but just can’t win because they SUCK at games. Win them the giant rainbow unicorn - they deserve it.
Let’s run away together: Our muses decide to take a little romantic getaway - you choose the place! Italy, Paris, Greece… there’s many lovely places to go with you and your lover to see new sights, try new food, and even rent a little hotel room. For, you know, activities.
Open the window: One muse decides to play romeo and throw rocks at the others window! They’ll even get boombox and hold it above their head to get their attention. Whether the other muse finds this annoying, creepy, or romantic is up to you.
A tune for you: One muse writes a song for the other and decides to play it! It could be totally amazing, or totally… just, awful… please, stop singing. But the gesture in itself is sweet! So you won’t say anything if it sucks.
A dream come true: One muse surprises the other with something they’ve always wanted! It could be a puppy, a car, that oh-so-fabulous top they always wanted… or even something more special like a piece of jewelry, tickets to their favorite game/country, or a proposal! Whatever they want, you got it. Unless its a billion dollars, then maybe not.
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