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#ezran appreciation post
raayllum · 2 months
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would you say ezran is a flat character in mystery of aaravos? meaning he has little to no development and is used to help other characters development?
Oh, not at all.
Ezran (and even Soren and Claudia's) development in Arc 2 is a lot more... slowburn shall we say? than Viren, Callum, or Rayla. While Ezran hasn't changed much compared to 4x01 to 5x09, he is continually being challenged (kinda like how 5x08 massively challenged Callum; it didn't fundamentally change Callum as a person, but it is set up for future arcs and a turning point, in ways where 4x03 is kind of Ezran's worldview wise as well) and we're seeing both the ways he's grown and the areas he still needs to.
Ezran is never going to be a character with a Big Flashy Character Arc the same way other characters have - he's far more akin to Claudia, who steadily worsens into becoming more of what she already was in 1x01, or Terry - than he is in needing big reversals or worldview shifts or perpetual identity crises. There's a difference between character development (a character changing) and character expansion (we learn about a character's thoughts and feelings in greater detail); thus far, Ezran's been mostly getting expansion. That's not worth less than character change, at least to me.
Ezran's S4-S5 arc was actually, I think, the first 'official' meta I wrote after S5, so if you're curious about more thoughts on him in Arc 2, I'd recommend these metas I wrote a lil while ago:
Crowns, Coins, Catalysts, and Callum :: An Ezran Meta
Ezran as a Paragon
Some thoughts on the Broyals + Harrow&Viren parallels
But yeah Ezran gets the Thematic Turning point of the whole show in his speech in 4x03 (which I forget if I've expanded upon that position before, so feel free to nudge), we're doing mighty fine
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Ezran Appreciation Week: Silver
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sylasthegrim · 5 months
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Writer/Artist/Reader Appreciation Post
In the face of the current atmosphere in the fandom, I've decided to counter it with some love ♡ I couldn't tag everyone because we are limited to a certain number of tags per post, but I'm so appreciative of all of you, even those I couldn't mention.
❤️ @f4ll-for-you - Daisy, you are probably the sweetest, kindest person I've met on this site, and I'm forever grateful to be called your friend. You were the one to turn me into an Aegon girlie, and you will forever remain my Aegon muse. I love you ♡
🧡 @hightowhxre - Angsti, you've always been so supportive and kind, and I've loved our conversations. You are the one who converted me to Otto and now I'm forever changed. Your resilience never ceases to amaze me, and I feel so grateful to call you my friend!
💛 @lovelykhaleesiii // @khaleesihel - Hel, I love your sense of humor and your wit, you are such a fun person to be around. I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness, and I love how I can always speak freely with you ♡ I feel so blessed to have found a like-minded person such as you.
💚 @theoneeyedprince - Justine, you are an amazing writer and I feel so grateful to have you as one of my readers. Your support means so much to me, and I hope we can continue to have fun as mutuals ♡
💙 @helaelaemond // @ellrond - Ellie, my fellow Helaemond shipper ♡ You are such a sweet and fun-loving person, as well as an amazing writer. I am in awe of your talent and I feel so lucky to be able to discuss fanfic ideas with you, as well as more personal topics. Thank you for being such an amazing friend ♡
💜 @arcielee - There are no words to say how grateful I am to you, and how much I love you ♡ I think you know. From your talent to your sense of humor, there is nothing not to love about you. I owe you everything.
🖤 @aegonx // @solisarium - Miranda, your creations are always perfection, and your writing is just as beautiful. I appreciate our conversations so much, and I can't wait to see what you have planned to bless us with in the future.
🤎 @sunphyre - My dear Sun, I love our conversations and the fact that you are always so open-minded and supportive. Thank you for opening my eyes to the truth and turning me into a Larys girlie. You are an amazing writer and a great friend ♡
💗 @babyblue711 - Your bubbly personality and your sense of humor never fail to make my day brighter. You are such a great friend and I value your opinion a lot ♡ I admire your talent as a writer so much, I often come back to your Will and Ettore stories.
💖 @sapphirehearteyes // @castellomargot - You are one of my first readers and followers, and eight months on, I feel incredibly lucky to still see you on my dashboard ♡ Thank you for your kindness and your support. I always smile wide when I see your username.
💕 @chattylurker - My darling lurker, your reblogs are the most wholesome ones ever, and I feel so incredibly fortunate to count you as my readers. You never fail to put a smile on my face ♡ you are a light in this fandom! Thank you for your support.
I ran out of heart emojis, but it won't stop me from sending love to @evermorre ♡ @fan-goddess ♡ @myfandomprompts ♡ @livvrusso ♡ @gemini-mama ♡ @zae5 ♡ @witheredoffherwitch ♡ @boundlessfantasy ♡ @assortedseaglass ♡ @killergirlfuria ♡ @annikin-im-panicin ♡ @flowerandblood ♡ @kaelatargaryen ♡ @aeryqueen ♡ @fatherforgivethem ♡ @fairysluna ♡ @cyeco13 ♡ @bucknastysbabe ♡ @marthawrites ♡ @amiraisgoingthruit ♡ @valleyof-goldenlilies & all the people I can't tag.
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theredhairedmonkey · 2 months
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Anyway, adding to my post here, I really appreciate you guys for voting that, no, Callum wouldn’t doom the entire world for Rayla/Ezran. That despite the countless metas written by a tiny cohort arguing that Callum is just like Viren and Claudia solely by virtue of them all being human mages, most of you can see clearly that’s not the case.
Y’all were the real ones :)
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baatarthefirst · 8 months
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6. Wild, breathless kisses brought on by a heartfelt gift.
The Standing Battalion was finally back, bringing supplies and civilian manpower to help make the Winter a little easier for the Sunfire Elves. They’d all toiled especially hard to get the supplies delivered to their proper place and get the civilians settled in before the sun set. The humans were ready for a little relaxation, but first a bath for every single one of them.
Their hosts probably didn’t appreciate foreigners hogging up every underground bathhouse and aboveground bathtent in the city, but to be fair, it’d been a long journey and the elves probably knew they were coming by the smell. Amaya stabled her horse and went to the bathhouse closest to the center of the city for a quick wash. Her soldiers cleaned, splashed, and wrestled while they spoke of their plans. 
Some would go to their tents and embrace sleep with great enthusiasm. Others would meet up with their elf friends and have a drink of the brew they’d brought with them. Three or four of them were just ready to be held by a lover. Amaya was one of them, and there was absolutely no discretion, no end to the teasing…such was the life of a soldier.
Janai was still working when Amaya came to her tent, gift in hand. She was bent over a stack of scrolls and books, looking for vital information; overworked and stressed. Well, that was something the general intended to fix, she put a gift box on top of all the work. The elf followed the box to its deliverer. Eyes met, and a moment later Amaya was finally back in Janai’s embrace.  
The gift was left on the table, forgotten while the lovers got lost in each other’s arms.
Janai played with her hair as they cuddled in bed, fulfilled for the moment and content. Slowly, the post lovemaking haze slowly started to clear for the human, and she remembered the gift. It was secondhand, certainly not fit for a queen, but Amaya saw it amongst her possessions in Katolis and wanted to share it with Janai. Unfortunately, doing that meant she had to get back up.
“I brought you something.” 
“What? No, Amaya, stay here.” The queen didn’t whine, she just gave an order with loving desperation. Her lover kissed her forehead with a smile that promised defiance. Janai propped herself on the pillows as Amaya retrieved the box. If she must lose her human’s touch, she was going to at least get a great view.
“You didn’t have to bring me anything.” Janai insisted, though she was flattered by the thought. Amaya sat next to Janai and placed the box on her stomach.
“Lower your expectations.” She warned, “It’s practically worthless.” 
The queen lifted the lid and found…she almost jokingly asked if this was actually a gift for Kazi, but thought better of it by the unsure gaze her lover was trying to hide. It was clearly important to Amaya, and that alone made it priceless to Janai.
It was a storybook. Old and worn from use, but its binding strong; someone had it painstakingly put back together. Its title read, ‘Tales of Sky and Earth, a book of fables and legends’. 
“A childhood favorite?” She guessed. Her lover nodded, and started flipping through the pages. Janai caught flashes of little drawings on the tops and bottom of the pages, some much newer than others, done by multiple children if she had to guess, “I see you liked to draw.”
“Sarai did it, too.” Amaya would not accept the blame for all of it, even as old as she was, as old as the defacement was, she would take her big sister down with her. She pointed to what was presumably a tree and a…monkey?...she couldn’t read what the monkey was supposed to be saying. “And these two are Callum and Ezran’s.” 
“Very cute.” The flipping resumed until they reached a story called ‘When the Sun loves the moon’. Janai was meant to read it. The story told the human’s explanation for the Sun’s Eclipse. 
The golden sun thought the silver moon was stealing her light and claiming it as her own, so she started chasing the presumed thief to recover it. Every so often, the powerful sun would catch up to the playful moon and would fight to reclaim its light. The moon was too sly, and would always manage to slip away without losing a single ray. 
Over the years, the sun came to realize that the light hadn’t been stolen, the moon had merely collected the light that missed the ground and fell amongst the stars. She’d done so that she may show her love for the great orb, and had simply enjoyed the chase too much to explain. The sun fell in love with the moon, and vowed to share her light without hesitation. Now, whenever the sun catches up with the moon, the lovers embrace for a few short minutes. The moon absorbs the sun’s rays, then their chase begins again.
“Ah, that sounds vaguely familiar.” Janai smiled upon completion, making the same connections as Amaya had. The pages were flipped again, this time in one fell swoop to the inside of the front cover. Which had an inscription,
To my Sun, may our chase never stop - Amaya
“As long as your light still shines, my Moon, I’ll never stop chasing you.” Janai promised, putting the book in its box and setting it safely aside before pulling her in for a strong kiss, and one after that. Amaya matched her, giving kiss after kiss until they were both breathless and sharing their light once more. 
(@wolfheartsstuff . Sorry, the ask was lost)
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Se4 ep5 thoughts
I am backk. Didn't really have time these last days but here i am.
As much as I'm interested in the main plot and Aaravos' era incoming, i first need to know what happened in the camp after architect put out the fire.
Honestly such a beautiful funeral? Simple and tranquil.
Rayla u can't come back after two years and act like nothing happened! I mean i know she says how much things changed but she really hurt him.
Our boy is cryingg. Random but we haven't really got an answer on whether she was unbanished? Also I need to see some Ethari. Like now.
I really like that even tho Soren is a comic relief most of the time, they didn't make him dumb.
I kinda don't get why Viren got so desperate to practically beg that creature? Only excuse i can find is his fascination and obsession with magic. Otherwise they just did it for comic relief I'm sure is coming. I just feel it. Building it up and then an anticlimactic 'surprise'.
Yep. There it is. Viren just being tired of their shit is so funny to me. He didn't ask to be brought back. Can't he just go back to being dead in peace?
I really liked Soren-Zubeia bonding moment. So cute?? And she appreciates his wit!
Ahhhh what happened with the elf??? From the camp? The arhitect is hurt okay but. Aaaa. Imagine just. Being him. And believing that your mother's spirit/soul is lost forever. I want answers! Also Amaya-Gren moments are always so wholesome i love them.
Dunno why but it's surprising to see Zubeia as an active figure. I feel like those in power are often shown as these really passive figures. Idk.
Lmaoo I'm loving these guardians/doormen or whatever they are. 'We accept your argument.'
Their guide is really givin me gollum vibes from Hobbit. Viren's exasperation continues.
'Infuriate him and...' 'You'll probably die.'
Love how Soren connects with everyone he spends two minutes with. I have a hunch which may be completely wrong but that this hole is the entrance?
We're back to the camp! Yayyy! Where. Is. The. Elf. That's literally all I'm asking for.
Soren being observant about people's emotions? Yes. Giving advice? I feel sth anticlimatic coming again. His lecturing reminded me of Zuko's silver sandwich.
Aren't they trying to lay low? A campfire? Really?
O.M.G. yes. It's not always just love trouble (even tho it's that also). Another PTSD moment. Honestly when he said 'You know, when he took over my whole body and used me like a puppet,' sounded like he was talking to every screenwriter ever. One of those posts on here or insta or just anywhere ranting about how there are consequences and ptsd after stuff like this.
Wish it lasted longer tho.
I kinda hope this lil dragon adopts Soren. He deserves his own animal companion.(did u notice everyone has one? Like Rayla has that monkey-y thingy which i shamefully forgot the name of, Ezran has Zym and regretfully passed Bait to Callum which not okay you can have two animals and share love equally?)
Oh Soren is captureddd. Myb thrown into the hole/may-be-entrance-hunch-thingy?
Do these drangons have like rattlesnake tail horns/antlers?
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mabrego0714 · 1 year
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So earlier, I posted a color sketch I did of Bad Batch’s Omega and my Jedi Youngling OC Maisy here. Before that, I had done a page of reference poses so I figured I’d post it. ANYONE CAN USE IT FOR FREE (which is why I didn’t put my signature on it)!! If you do use the reference pose sheet, I’d like to see what you use it for so send me a pic💕 I had Omega and my 4 and a half yr-old OC in mind but it could work for any younger/older sibling dynamic with a bit of an age gap (Tadashi/Hiro, Callum/Ezran, Vi/Powder etc).
I wanted to use all the poses so I’ll definitely post with the other poses but here’s another sketch of Omega and my OC Maisy. I don’t think we’ve seen Omega THIS angry before so doing a harsh expression for her was a bit hard but I kind of like how she came out. The scene I had in my head when doing this was if my OC got captured for a bit (like Omega with Bane/Shand in ep9) and Omega managed to find her.
Again, if anyone decides to use any of the reference poses I made, I’d love to see what you do with it (fanart or OCs). I assume the older one could be anywhere from 10-13ish and the younger one between 4-6 possibly. You don’t have to credit me or anything (though any credits are greatly appreciated)—I’d just love to see what you do with it. Thanks!
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ladyandherbooks · 8 months
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I was just reading your post on Runaan's very complicated story that was promised by Aaron Ehasz. The potential crisis Runaan will face in regards, possibly seeing Harrow and his relationship with Rayla, but finding a new lease on life and truly repairing his bond with Rayla. How do you potentially see Runaan going about this and how these Revelations will help him find a new purpose while reconciling with Rayla?
Hope you don't mind the ask. Much love, fam. ❤️
Awww, thanks for the love anon, I really appreciate it. And no I don't mind the ask, it's a really nice one.
I think Runaan having to interact with someone he has killed and/or their loved ones will be an interesting first step in this process. If you've read Bloodmoon Huntress then you know that Runaan is not only legendary because of his love for Xadia but that he also has his regrets and doubts regarding his life as an assassin. Runaan doesn't love his job, he loves Xadia and its people and that's why he has taken on such a heavy duty.
And so I think that interacting with this person or people could be very intriguing as you could show Runaan's true thoughts and feelings towards his duty and the toll it has taken on him. It could, I believe, be the first step for him to take towards a new path and duty, one just as important as an assassin but one which allows him to protect and give back rather than taking lives. It would also be interesting to see Runaan perhaps explain his views on life and the weight of taking one as well as the responsibility and guilt he feels in taking one. I can also see Runaan being the type of person who never forgets the faces of those he kills or their last moments, which could add to this arc and his interactions with Ezran and Callum.
In regards to his relationship to Rayla I think that they're both going to be feeling some guilt and regrets regarding what happened in season 1. Runaan will obviously regret his decision to bring Rayla on the mission while Rayla's regret and guilt is going to revolve around lying to Runaan and Runaan's injuries/binding that she will eventually see when he is finally freed. I think that they're both going to need to have an important conversation with one another where they get to apologise to one another. However that's all I think that they really need for things to be right with one another, they're too similar and love one another too much for it to go any other way, or at least that's what I think.
I also think that finally killing Kimdael will be the final step that Runaan will need to finally put him firmly on a new path. The elf who loves Xadia with all his heart and who truly values life defeating the elf who cares for no one and who sees life as a commodity to use for her own purposes would be a very satisfying end for both Kimdael and Runaan's life as an assassin.
Ultimately I think Runaan's journey will be him discovering a new way to lead and protect his people without having to kill and to leave his loved ones behind. And realising that he can change, become something new, that just as the moon can change and begin anew, he can too.
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precariousrelic · 1 year
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What time is it?
Time to appreciate my children!!!
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Callum❤ Look at this adorable dork! How cute can he get?! I'd marry him if he and Rayla weren't my otp
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Ezran is such and adorable ray of sunshine!!!
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My girl Rayla! She's the best. Nuff said
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Soren! He's so happy and free from his father!! I'm so proud of all his growth :)
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Claudia needs some help rn, but she deserves redemption! Terry is just too good for this world
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Gren is an adorable strawberry as usual🍓
That concludes this children appreciation post❤
If you don't know any of these amazing characters, go watch The Dragon Prince. It's amazing!!
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chimpukampu · 3 years
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“You may not be my king, but that doesn’t mean I can’t treat you like one.”
For Ezran Appreciation Week Day 2 - Favorite relationship
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lady-tortilla-chip · 4 years
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Along with Opeli, I absolutely love Corvus and deeply appreciate his character. For his absolute faith in Ezran, his line “I was specifically requested”, and his immediate decision to get Opeli out with him.
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raayllum · 4 months
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anyway one thing i think TDP does very very well is how it uses visual storytelling so strongly to indicate character mindset(s) and progression
Claudia's hair is the most obvious example - we don't need to be told she did something fucked up in 3x09 to bring her father back, because as soon as we see more white hair we know, from context and worldbuilding clues, that she did. It allows a lot to be communicated but not directly told, and it carries weight accordingly
Then there's more subtle ones - the sun being behind Janai when she steps up behind the horn ruins vs Karim not having one, because she is the true and fair queen and he is not, as well as her being right in how she handles matters legally and him being wrong in how he handles matters (il)legally.
There are also examples of Rayla's S1 binding - she's literally uneven/unsymmetrical and subsequently off-kilter - as a chain she has to be freed from, and how Callum has the golden bars around his wrists in his arc 2 design that also look like he's wearing permanent quasi-chains (because of course he is)
The crown of Katolis is a literally broken circle/chain, Aaravos walking around being literally heartless, how certain spells appear and a perpetual emphasis on circles (people being surrounded, objects, etc.)
There's a lot being communicated and is one of the reasons, I think, the show is so rich because our brains take it in subconsciously if nothing else, and then we can notice it more consciously on rewatches and subsequently appreciate it, and it just adds to how many layers are on screen at any given time
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sylasthegrim · 3 months
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Ezran's New Year Celebration
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To celebrate a full year of writing for House of the Dragon, I will be doing a week requests starting on January 1, 2024.
Every story will be posted at 9pm GMT+1.
Thank you to all my wonderful readers, here and on ao3, I appreciate your support so much. I owe you everything, and I hope 2024 will be as amazing as 2023 ♡
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Evil Endures but a Moment's Flush
Aemond x Rhaenyra's younger sister, forced marriage & non-con
Of Old Stones and Sighs
Aegon x Rhaenyra's heir!reader, happy family times, fluff, smut
The Whisper Justifies the Scream
Aemond x older OC, canon typical violence, revenge on Luke
Cruelty has a Human Heart
Jacaerys x betrothed reader, semi-public oral sex
The Essential Mercy of Pain
Aegon x wife!reader, part 2 of Since Nothing is Forever Yours
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As always, tagging my amazing readers ♡‬
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theredhairedmonkey · 1 year
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I appreciated your recent post about Rayla/duty. You’ve hit it exactly.
You’re welcome, nonny! Appreciate it!
Abstract notions of right/wrong might come up in philosophy or English classes, but you’d be hard pressed to find character who truly care or are truly driven by this alone.
When people say “Rayla is driven by duty,” I just wonder: duty to whom? To the Silvergrove? Xadia? Callum? Zym? Bait? What Rayla thinks she’s duty-bound to do inevitably becomes a question as to who she is loyal to.
When people say “Rayla is driven by what’s right,” the question I ask is: Right for who? Because what was right for Pyrrah was certainly not what was right for Zym. Over time, it seems Rayla starts to define what the “right thing” for her to do based on who she loves and is devoted to (ie Team Dragang). This character personifies love as devotion and loyalty.
The only characters who care about “Right” in the absolute, abstract sense are probably Harrow, Ezran, and…that’s probably it.
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eirianerisdar · 5 years
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I think Viren’s high-key and very obvious descent into uncontrolled stress through all of season 2 can be attributed to the fact that of all the central characters to the plot, he is literally the only one who would order a single black coffee and leave according to the Mcdonalds meme
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sappitus · 5 years
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HI LET’S TALK ABOUT THE DRAGON PRINCE
So my friends and i recently acquired a joint Netflix account and I found TDP on the kids profile so I went back to mine and started watching. TBH I didn’t have high expectations for it. It was listed as a kids show but I wanted fantasy bullshit.
Listen here fools. Very much not bullshit. It’s pretty much one of the best shows I’ve ever watched. The characters are so human and well-rounded. A problem I constantly have when consuming story-based content is that I put the characters in a good-or-bad box and when I watch this show, I can’t do that which is a good sign because people aren’t just good or bad. The representation is fantastic. Might have a slight crush on Amaya. The story is also great. Zym, 10/10, hands down best dragon in all the lands. Bait is such a grumpy cutie. It’s humorous without seeming like it’s trying too hard. 500/10 would watch again. I’m not the best source for a review but I did enjoy it a lot so there’s that.
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I finished it in a day and I went straight to tumblr for more content okay.
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