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lastwave · 7 months

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Hello, if you have the energy, time and will, would you expand on the recent post you made on how people in fandom talk about the skills and how harry feels about them? Like, what kind of things people say are hurtful/inaccurate/uncomfortable, in relation to disco elysium?

I do not mean to pressure you to educate me on this topic, as it is not the responsibility of the affected to educate unknowing people just because they are affected, of course. I just have not found many sources discussing the microaggression regarding the way some people talk about the skillset in disco elysium and the way that they might differ from the general microsaggression about psychosis and systems.

I ask this because I am curious about the way other people experience the world (though I know I will not always get my curiosity sated and this might be a selfish reason) and I want to know what not to do or say in talks about the skillset or in depictions of the skillset in art or writing. I want to be able to discuss and use the skillset as a game mechanic, narrative device and characters in a way that minimizes harm to marginalized groups. I also know that venting or talking about frustrations can sometimes help make one feel better, (but I also know that that depends on the person, problem and the relationship between the venter and the person listening) so maybe this can help relieve some feelings? Those are my intentions with this ask.

I apologize if my careful wording is too overly careful or if this question in other ways causes you unnecessary strife. I just try to be a careful person when it comes to these topics. If you'd rather only respond to me personally instead of the ask, feel free to message me. Whatever way you wanna handle this, if it be publicly as a post, a private message or if you do not feel like you want to answer at all.

Whatever you choose, I wish you the best day that you can have today. Kind regards, Chromatophorium

hiii thank u for asking!

im gonna preface the system bit with whether or not harry & his skills are a system is never explicitly stated, so take this all with a grain of salt

the rest is under the readmore so i don't clog up peoples dashboards

so what gets me is a lot of works imply the skills are less as people than Harry. i understand where the assumption comes from tho, because a lot of media likes to purport the idea of an "original" alter, which isn't how the disorder works. harry is the current host, and he identifies with the body, but the host isn't any more or less person than the other alters.

& we know the skills have independent thought from harry and their own, even if some (or a lot) of them share similar goals (see electrochemistry and volition, two very different personalities w/ different thoughts on how to go about things, but share a goal of keeping the system experiencing joy, though echem has considerably worse coping mechanisms). hell, they even have different political affiliations (see different routes) and a method of coming to a consensus on information (thought cabinet.)

and, as implied in the name, the skills have different talents from harry. *harry's* talent is connecting with people. i interpret the red checks with other skills as trying to let another alter front. i know ive had moments where i've had to let a way more socially adept alter take over. this would be a slightly different conversation if he was implied to be polyfragmented, but hes not soo.

that's why im less inclined to believe theyre a delusion or supernatural thing (shivers excluded, shes definitely supernatural), bc on the most part the skills just act like people, and all display signs of did/osdd (amnesia, distinct personalities, dissociation, etc.) if u want i can make a separate post going into individual skills and how i think they fit how certain alters form, but thats off topic

ANYWAY. it irks me when people boil the skills down to "this is the one that wants good things and this is the one that wants silly things and this is the one that wants bad things" bc it really falls easily into the negative stereotypes applied to systems & by extension psychotic people

#morris #hugh txt #disco elysium

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flameohotwife · 1 year

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2022 Writing Year in Review

Yeah, I know it's 2023 already. I'm just now finding a smidge of time to get to the asks/ask games/etc. that I've gotten bc the holidays have been so busy. Thank you @benwvatt and @chocomd for the tag!

1. Number of stories posted to Ao3: 13! one of those was started in 2021 though with the last chapter of it posted in 2022, so 12 fics (+ one chapter) written entirely in 2022

2. Word count this year: 105,816 according to ao3

3. Fandoms I wrote for: Avatar: The Last Airbender/Avatar: Legend of Korra (which I tag most of my adult kataang stories as, especially if they include cloud-babies or spice, to be safe, even though I know it is between the two series. But tagging adult kataang as only AtLA seems to invite the pedo-accusations, despite the fact that we KNOW Aang and Katara grew up and had babies together which means they did the deed at least a few times, but ya know... that's a rant for another day.)

4. Pairings: Aang/Katara

5. Stories with the most:

Kudos: Unspoken, Undeniable (rated T)

Bookmarks: Growing Pains (rated E)

Comment threads: UU and then GP, because they are both multi-chap stories. After that, though, it was Free as the Wind (rated T) which is still *technically* 2 chapters although I only decided to split it in two at the last minute since it was so long for ease of reading. It is more of a one-shot in my head still.

Word count: UU, definitely, at 44,409 (51,354 if you include the epilogue)

6. Work I’m most proud of (and why): Probably UU, because it was the first ever intentional multi-chap that I planned out, wrote out, and finished, all in the span of this year!

7. Work I’m least proud of (and why): Probably Silence and Sparrowkeets (rated T). I wrote it for kataang week theme quiet moments/healing, and while I still do like a lot of elements of the story that I incorporated, it just falls a little flat for me for some reason.

8. Share or describe a favorite review you received: Some of my favorite reviews this year have been from @kataangisforlovers and @chocomd, because they always manage to see the underlying themes I'm pulling in or the things about the AtLA world that I'm trying to expose (often having to do with canon racism). I cannot express how much I have valued their input, both on ao3 comments and behind the scenes.

9. A time when writing was really, really hard: omg, so many times. I have had a harder time separating from my daily life stressors in order to immerse myself in my writing. Part of that has been guilt over what I *could* be accomplishing instead of writing. And I have been more productive irl. There were also a few times where fandom drama really felt like it was imploding and I wasn't sure I *wanted* to write anymore. And interaction has definitely been lower this year. Overall though I still have things to say about kataang and their relationship and their family and Aang and Katara as individuals with a lot of trauma, so I keep writing when I can.

10. A scene or character you wrote that surprised you: Absolutely hands down the entire second chapter of Free as the Wind. I've said it before, but I did not ever want to go there as an author. It's been done so many times and there are too many cultural elements that I was afraid of misusing or appropriating or being accidentally insensitive about. So I did NOT want to write that ever ever ever. But once I started with the "sneaking off" prompt, thinking it was going to be a sweet and probably a little spicy little one-shot, the characters took me in an entirely different direction and I wound up writing myself into a corner where that was the only way out. I'm still half waiting for an angry comment or dm one day, telling me how I messed it up.

11. A favorite excerpt of your writing: It's long, but I love this mashup of dialogue and introspection from chapter 5 of UU:

“I could sense them still looking at us,” he explained in a whisper. He turned them out of the palace walkway and they continued down the streets of the Inner Ring and out towards their home. “I’m sorry if that was too much, I just wanted…”

“No, it wasn’t too much at all,” she interrupted, trying desperately to quell… whatever it was that was making her body tingle and her heart race and her mind spin. She felt her heart dropping down to the soles of her feet at the realization that this was all for the press. You need to get your feelings back under control, she scolded herself. This was pretend and you know it. “I didn’t realize they were still watching us—good catch.”

“Earthbending,” he said simply and shrugged.

“I know,” she said, feeling incredibly awkward. How was she going to go back to being just his friend when they were alone, now? To go back to not expecting him to kiss her hair or wrap his arm around her or press his body so deliciously against hers…

They finished their walk back to the house in silence. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but it was different. She wasn’t sure where they stood or what he was thinking, and she was afraid to ask. He walked her to her door, and things started to feel almost normal again when he leaned down for a hug. “Thanks again, Katara. For everything,” he murmured in her ear. She shivered.

“Anytime, Aang. Goodnight,” she said as she walked into her room and closed the door. She exhaled heavily and pressed her forehead against the ornate wood, not knowing that Aang was doing the exact same thing on the other side.

12. How did you grow as a writer this year: I think I learned to show more, and to be more descriptive of the scenery and surroundings. I'm still working on it, but I think I did better than last year!

13. How do you hope to grow next year: I hope to be able to add more metaphor, symbolism, and overall meaning into said descriptions. I am also hoping to branch out and write out of my comfort zone a bit (maybe something that is not kataang/aang/katara centric? Maybe original fiction? WHO KNOWS). I was hoping to use fic-writing to kind of run the rust off the rails of my writing skills and get back to writing original fiction or creative non-fiction, which had been my life's dream and something I studied for a bit in school, but that takes a kind of bravery and vulnerability I'm not sure I have in me, yet.

14. Who was your greatest positive influence this year as a writer (could be another writer or beta or cheerleader or muse etc etc):

@coyotelemon was my beta for UU and absolutely pushed me to grow in ways I could not have without her help. The number of times she had to write "PAINT MOAR" in the comments of my googledoc because I had completely left out the details, and the number of ideas she came up with when I was stuck show the sheer impact she had on this work, and I could not have done it without her <3

15. Anything from your real life show up in your writing this year: Absolutely. Ties That Bind (rated G), my Katara Week piece for the prompt "Katara and her family" included a lot of elements of parenting and connecting with family that I have experienced in my own life. But pieces of my life show up in all areas of my writing.

16. Any new wisdom you can share with other writers: I don't think I have any *new* wisdom. Just keep reading, keep writing, and keep experimenting with those elements you love from your favorite stories. Don't be afraid to research and take risks. And find your people who will help you and cheer you on when you're feeling discouraged.

17. Any projects you’re looking forward to starting (or finishing) in the new year: I'd really like to write that kataang/cloud-babies mixed race fic. I have bits and pieces, but as I've stated before what's really holding me back is research. Fingers crossed!

18. Tag some writers whose answers you’d like to read: I know it's 2023 now, but if you're so inclined... @coyotelemon, @shameaboutthedilettantism, @anervoussapphic, @itsmoonpeaches, @juicypersimmon, @cats-and-metersticks, @northerngoshawk... or anyone else who wants to do it!

#2022 writing year in review #ao3 stats 2022 #ask game

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thebreakfastgenie · 2 years

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i get ur thoughts on hunnihawk and stuff! it's probably more realistic that hawkeye doesn't keep in touch after the war or bj is just gonna ditch him bc he really doesn't wanna be more messed up by remembering korea but the thing is -- i don't think all of hunnihawk shippers reduce mash to two white guys kissing: like yeah, a lot do, but i think there are people who happen to enjoy both it and find mash interesting as a whole so i don't think generalizing it is accurate, but less people should probably just make everything about beejhawk (like i personally ship this to the grave and i definitely think there should be more mash fic that isn't six million variations on bj going to maine). have a good week!

okay I should probably be more fair. I didn't clarify for the sake of brevity, but while I was describing fandom trends I've observed, it wasn't my intention to generalize. there are a lot of shippers who don't do that. I'm friends with some of them and they're great!

this is also about my frustration with fandom in general. it tends to be ship dominated, and especially dominated by one popular ship, and even when it's a ship I really like (like Josh/Donna) I don't like the vast majority of the content being that. I think we're on the same page there! I'll admit I'm biased so it comes out more when I don't like the popular ship, but it does go deeper than that.

I'm of two minds with BJ and Hawkeye lol. one is "they're best friends they talk all the time and see each other every year!" and one is "they don't see each other again, or if they do, it's once or twice and it dwindles. they'll always be important to each other because of the experience they shared, but their lives diverge." and I think the second one is always there enough to prevent hunnihawk from clearing my willing suspension of disbelief.

have a good week!

#mashposting #i don't think all shippers do that but i don't like saying 'not all but' on every post #i tend to trust my followers to get that

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mcalhenwrites · 3 months

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I think your writing is great, and I wish I could write as well as you! I especially love your worldbuilding.

If anyone is giving you concrit that makes you feel demoralized, then they don’t know how to give concrit. Constructive criticism should always in the end leave you encouraged to keep writing and improve. They probably just aren’t your audience and don’t realize that their tastes aren’t objective truth.

I can only really talk about ao3, but it’s really difficult to get readers for original works that aren’t straight up porn. Even with fanfic, stats will always be better for a poorly written fic in a popular ship with popular tropes than a masterfully written fic in a dead fandom or unpopular ship. I really wish there was a place with the openness of ao3 for original works! But as it is, please don’t let stats affect your confidence in your writing.

-Your fan :)

Thank you ;A; I don't think the intention is to leave CONcrit so much as just tear me down. I know with the fandom situation (will not go into it too deep, but that affected tons of authors of the same ship) was more about a territorial pissing contest that made it hard to want to publicly share anything I wrote for the ship. Other writers were viewed as a threat and competition to be smothered out... and I just don't have the spoons on any given day to do more than crawl backwards into my cave and let them have their damn spotlight. Wasn't in it for the spotlight when I used to have panic attacks (and still do) if I get TOO much attention. xD; (I want my writing to be popular, but also I do not want to be perceived, and I want my writing to be just enough to make a living.) Funny enough, that experience was such an outlier for fandom experiences. I spent a lot of time in the Tales of Xillia fandom, where most of the artists and writers were cheering on others and inspiring them. It was such great energy. I was so clueless for someone in his 30s that fandom could be that hostile, which is saying a lot since I've been into FF7 and Kingdom Hearts since the early '00s... (iykyk...) My AO3 stats are mostly fine. Seasons didn't even have any smut and is my most popular work ever, even over anything I wrote in fandom. I noticed a dip in readership as it continued, but that became more about my worries that it had gotten too big, plus... I have been told frequently that my endings are always messy and often rushed. I've worked hard on fixing that, but maybe now they're too slow. Or I just haven't done as good at improving my endings as I thought I had? I don't know. And yes, there's a huge lack of comments on AO3 too. That's a general thing, not just my experience. One reason why I'm determined to always leave comments as best I can, even if I have low spoon days and can only just leave a short one. (I also... postpone reading a lot if I'm low on spoons, bc if I am too out of it to comment, I won't read until I CAN do that...) But like... the kudos and bookmarks are not bad. Generally. Especially for my original works. They're better than expected in some cases, disappointing in others... I don't think reception is ever consistent to be fair. :') The main thing is that I post to the void of social media, and social media never interacts. My average interaction to my writing-related posts is 0 notes/likes/etc. That should say something about how much it's worth to other people. (To myself, it's the world. I think the only thing that bothers to keep me alive, is that I can write.) I really wanted to publish some of my original stories and at least contribute a little to my financial situation, but if no one is showing interest in my writing, why would they buy it? Not really difficult to think they wouldn't. (And as far as the whole "why not just write as a hobby and get a job" argument: I'm disabled and have no skills, and I do not handle being under pressure with serving the public whatsoever, I just cry or get flustered and break down, and if I see anyone get mad at a child in a store, I just SPIRAL. As for the skills, I'm not kidding: I do not have any. I never went to college or trade school, I've never had a single extracurricular... I'm honestly surprised I went to public school, considering my dad didn't want to buy school supplies and said education was stupid. So almost everything I've learned is by sheer willpower, because I struggled in school with almost nothing but Fs from 6th grade until my last three years of alternative high school... and I went an extra year.) I'm just desperate to survive at this point, and writing is the one thing I can do... (Or thought I could...)

I want to add that I'm still writing. I've been working on my stories and even editing some of the older ones to polish them. A part of me doesn't want to give up the dream of at least self-publishing and selling even 50 copies of each book I release (better than nothing), but... another part of me is also like... Hahaha keep it to yourself, Cal. I've been told that I should plenty of times. That it should be enough that I even wrote in the first place. But... weird, that comes from people who constantly post their own writing. As if they also want readers. Huh.

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thedeviousdo · 3 years

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Hi there, I want to preface this by saying this is not an attack on you, but after that last anon I feel like this has to be said again. Can we all please stop talking like KEXOLs are the bad side of the fandom? Whenever something negative happens I always see people attacking KEXOLs for it, or asking if it was KEXOLs that were behind it. It's not just KEXOLs who behave dispicably when it comes to the members, CEXOLS, JEXOLS, IEXOLS, and everything in between have had their fair share of disgusting behaviour, and I've seen how the constant blame for everything over recent years have made some good KEXOLs either leave the fandom or stop posting as much because they keep getting branded with the same hate stick that people have for the bad EXOLs, unable to or unwilling to distinguish the difference. We need to label the bad EXOLs what they are, haters, bullies, antis, not shove them all under the KEXOL banner when there are just as many EXOLs from other countries spreading hate about or bullying the members. Just because someone speaks Korean, doesn't mean they are Korean. Sorry for the rant, and again, this is not an attack on you as I haven't seen you do it. But I feel it needs to be said because it's hurtful to see people blaming KEXOLs for everything.

I get what you're saying anon, and you're right. It should be seen instead for what they are, not true fans. Yes, there have been certain instances where there was a more obvious area the hate was coming from. I said something about that in an ask a bit ago. As crappy as the behavior was, there was an understanding why they reacted certain ways bc its more cultural. It's how the kpop world is viewed and received there (and other places) that is problematic at times. It also doesn't mean the international fans aren't as bad a lot of the times too. I, in no way think of it as all Asian speaking or Asian descent that is the crappy ExoL (truly if I ever came off that way I apologize bc that was not my intent, I know you said it wasn't but I'd feel horrible if I did). The so called fans that bully, degrade, show entitlement, that are invasive and hateful are the bad ExoL, actually I don't even associate them as an one of us. They are the rot of the fandom. I also don't believe at all times they are ExoLs that are doing this crap, but other sick individuals from other groups trying to start things. That is more common than not in any fandom. We create these dumbass wars with other fandoms and then go cause havoc.

#im just really tired of how so many are acting #i wish the good outweighed the bad more than it does #idk why its hard to be kind and respectful #one day it will change and get better #all the love anon

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HI IT'S THE 🦉 ANON I THOUGHT I SENT IN MY ASKS BUT IT DIDN'T AJSJJS. I AM. SO FLUSTERED. Fem/Pisces/INFJ. When meeting new people I'm reserved and a bit distant so usually they'd have to initiate first if they want to become friends lol. but to my close friends I'm,, the biggest dork. I've been called nice but that's bc I tend to do what people ask of me. i'm pretty mature and I like talking abt philosophical stuff,, a major flaw I have is that I have a hard time talking abt my feelings.(1/2)

Another flaw I have is that I'm a bit disorganized and lazy.. but I'm trying?? I'm very in tune with my feelings, (despite never sharing them) so I can identify and control them very well!! I also daydream often. My hobbies are cooking/baking, art, reading, and video games!!I wear feminine clothing and act very girly,, and my music taste is all over the place, 30 different genres in my playlist (that I named 'brain worms' hehe). that's it I think!!! Sorry for that incomplete ask iafhafahh🦉(2/2)

It's the 🦉 Anon shmsskagkassgk I just saw the matchup requirements I'm so sorry for asking too early,,, the only thing I forgot to include was the fandom (a3/hypmic) and preferences (no preference). Thank you sm btw!!!!! (3/2)

dw anon, you’re not too early at all!

I’d match you with Kazunari Miyoshi!

It sounds like the two of you have a lot in common, so I think he’d be good for you! With how generally upbeat he is, he can get along with most anyone; your hesitations about initiating interaction wouldn’t be a problem with him. He’s hellbent on making friends with everyone he can, so it’s not like he’ll stop being nice to you because you’re quiet or distant; if anything, that’d only spur him to try even harder. He’d totally love the entire process of watching you open up to him and become more comfortable— he’s got a keen eye, so of course he’d notice the new way your eyes light up, or how you smile differently when you’re genuinely happy to see him.

Kazunari would adore the variety in your hobbies! He’s always ecstatic to interact with other artists of any kind, because they’re such interesting people— and, admittedly, the fact that you’re so feminine really gets him. He’s spent a lot of time daydreaming about eventually having a cute wife that’s always baking sweet things, and you check pretty much every box on his list, so he’s totally head-over-heels. He’d love to show you off, so expect tons of photos, and a lot of his art starts to involve you as his topic. He certainly wouldn’t judge you for your lack of organizational skills— he’s the same way. He’d totally want for the two of you to work on collaborative pieces that show off both your talents; something about watching the way you get absorbed in your work makes his heart beat faster. He admires how devoted you are to the things that you love.

He’s supportive in general; it seems like you’re compliant when people ask you things, and he’s had to deal with overcoming that same mentality, so he’d encourage you to have a bit more backbone on occasion— he wants you to take care of yourself first and foremost! He’s also intent on understanding any of your hobbies that aren’t mutual; thankfully you’re into a lot of the same stuff, so he could listen to you talk about anything, forever. He’s not the most philosophical man, so he appreciates your different perspective on things, because it teaches him a lot!

Discussing your emotions is probably the biggest hurdle you two will face; Kazunari is bad about keeping things to himself, not because he doesn’t trust you, but because he doesn’t want to drive you away on accident. He’s good about reading you, though, so he might test the waters and casually ask you what’s wrong— if you tell him you don’t wanna talk about it, then he’ll lay off and try finding some other way to cheer you up. He’d appreciate it if you respond in kind, reaching out when he’s troubled but respecting his boundaries— eventually the two of you will become comfortable with emotional discussions, but that’s something that people have to grow into, and forcing it wouldn’t be good for anyone.

All in all, I think the two of you could grow into a great pair, because he’s totally in love with you!

#matchups #I hope this is okay!!#anon

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i-want-my-iwtv · 7 years

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Thank you for the very well thought out answer. I really enjoyed it. I did have another question (if I may), in general, how do we as a base know what is unreliable information or not when it comes to our narrators because from what I've always gathered, they have the earnest desire to convey the truth as they can see it. Armand sure, cannon liar, but Louis in IWTV had nothing but genuine intention and no reason to lie. Thank you for your time, you're awesome ^^

You’re so welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Answering asks is so much fun for me, it makes me consider my own current and previous thoughts, sometimes I even ask around privately for more ideas… and try to write it out as best I can, it gives me an excuse to make fresh gifs/memes, sometimes it inspires others to make fanworks… and I always like to hear back from the original asker that the effort was appreciated *u* ((No, you only get one question per quarter. Pffft. Of course you can ask more!))

“in general, how do we as a base know what is unreliable information or not when it comes to our narrators because from what I’ve always gathered, they have the earnest desire to convey the truth as they can see it.”

You would think that, but just like in real life, people can narrate a story for their own motivations.

TL;DR: The characters telling their stories don’t always have the earnest desire to convey the truth, so it’s not always clear what the reliable information is! When we have accounts of the same event where the details align, that seems to be the best way to confirm it’s canon, bc even Anne Rice can’t always answer fan’s questions about canon stuff to everyone’s satisfaction. When there’s conflicting details, we have to rely on headcanons, which ppl can choose to agree on or not, hence the fandom phrase, #Your Headcanon May Vary.

For example of facts aligning: I think we can all agree that Armand was the unspoken leader at the Theatre des Vampires bc Lestat left him there in a position of authority in TVL, which is where Louis found him some 80 years later in IWTV, confirming that that was Armand’s role there.

In the scene above, IDK at that point in canon whether Lestat believes in a God, but if not, he’s deliberately lying to Claudia, bc she’s never going to see her mother again. Even if he does believe in God, he still doesn’t know where his dead go! He’s trying to answer her in a way that will keep her calm and complacent. He knows Claudia’s mother is dead, he saw the corpse in the movie. But she is still a child and he doesn’t want to scare her or depress her, or make her feel guilty about killing, which she just did!

I also think he’s a little taken aback bc she’s asking him for the whereabouts of her biological mother just minutes after he turned her into a vampire, a process that’s been compared to birth. It’s the most intimate act a vampire can experience. His smile falls right after she asks bc in a way it seems like he’s a deflated that she wants her biological mother, it’s like she’s already saying, “You’re not my REAL dad!” It might also remind him of his own mother who abandoned him ;A;

Re: Lestat P.1: In TVL, Lestat tells Armand:

“I never lie,” I said offhand. “At least not to those I don’t love.”

I’m still not 100% clear on this, bc of the double negatives. Can we translate it to “I’m honest with those I don’t love.” –> “I lie to those I love.” ? He spent some 65 years lying by omission to Louis and Claudia about the other vampires, and all the secrets he knew. So who’s to say he doesn’t also lie to his readers, “those I don’t love” ? How much does he really love his readers?

Re: Louis: I’ve always felt, and there are others who share this opinion, who gave me this opinion, that IWTV was dictated to Daniel from Louis with the intention of pissing Lestat off enough that he would rise from wherever he was hiding and find Louis. While I don’t think Louis intentionally LIED, I do think he might have embellished some things, exaggerated here and there, left out certain things, in order to achieve his goal. And it WORKED because…

Re: Lestat P.2: The Vampire Lestat was Lestat’s rebuttal to IWTV, containing all the secrets he couldn’t tell Louis during their time together, so I’m inclined to believe that Lestat earnestly wanted to correct the record and win Louis back, since he still loved Louis.

Re: Armand: TBH, I don’t know Armand’s story well enough, what I believe and what I don’t, in all of canon, to say that he’s a liar. I think, like Louis and Lestat, he embellishes, he lies by omission, and he tells people things when he wants a certain reaction out of them. He lied to his coven when he was a leader all those years since he never really believed in serving Satan. Or did he? It seems like he didn’t.

There is a particular scene that Armand describes in TVA that is questionable, as to whether it happened. How he tried to “help” Claudia the night she died (fanart by @sheepskeleton here, if you dare, it’s gorey). Personally, I sometimes believe it’s the truth bc Armand does like… experiments! But then I also remember how David was flirting excessively with Armand in that book, and so it’s possible that “this story was just something that Armand made up; somehow trying to intimidate the others, displaying the cruelty he could be capable of.” (quote from @annabellioncourt)

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