#or like. his lack thereof

[motto-chanto-itte]

i wanted 2 cry so bad before kaitos execution arrgghh 😭😭😭 and i can't believe it's canon?????? maki really does love kaito hhhhhhh im so glad that's like the least they could've done i think,,,,, i love them i'm so glad they were able to have some peace with his death,,,,,,,

#his execution was AMAZING i'm so happy about it it's like my favourite one ever #or like. his lack thereof #i mean #he achieved his goal of going to space!!!! #and he didn't die to monokuma's hands it was inevitable. he would've died anyway #and he died in space #where he always wanted to go #it truly gives me peace of mind #v3 liveblog #and it makes me so so happy to know that #maki #told him how she felt before he died #their end was so tragic but they made so many more good memories . them being able to see each other one last time and till his dying moment #almost makes the fact that #kokichi #was the one who got killed #worth it #you know?

[aetsiv]

every time i see someone mischaracterize matthias as a dumb, blonde, malewife with no personality except being nina's (dead) boyfriend i want to fistfight god and cause the mass extinction of humanity

#because like did we read the same books? #yeah matthias is a great boyfriend and sort of malewife-y #thats not the only part of his character! #like he isnt just some random character who only exists to make nina seem like a girlboss #he has so much character potential and development #just because leigh bardugo didnt make him have some big personality and act all main character-y #doesnt mean he's flat and boring and 2 dimensional #honestly leigh sort of wronged him by not giving her more relationships and development with other characters #and not giving him more development in genera #but from what she did give him #hes great #i get so sick of mischaracterization and lack of media literacy #six of crows #soc #six of crows fandom #matthias helvar #crooked kingdom #nina zenik #helnik #sort of #not sure if the nina tag and helnik tag really apply #but like the relationship and nina are both mentioned so i added it to be safe #mischaracterization #media literacy #or lack thereof

[son-of-the-sun23]

they drive me crazy they drive me insane bashes my head into a wall bashes my head into a wall bas

close-ups under the cut !! :°)

#gnaws on will graham like a chewtoy #he's so .... #sorry i didnt do hannibal very much justice #mads mikkelsen has a very unique face that's hard to get right #a big thing that threw me off was his eyebrows #or lack thereof #because i start my drawings with the nose then move on to the eyebrows to frame the face but without eyebrows it was a struggle #those little doodles are my favorite part tbh #rolls around on the floor #will graham #hannibal lecter #nbc hannibal #hannibal #hannigram #uhhhh #what else #idk

[headphonemouse]

redraw (light mode users try clicking it! dark mode users there's a solid version below)

My favorite tags from @borealiszero that gave me the strength to finish this

#orv #omniscient reader's viewpoint #secretive plotter #art tag #ink #i wanted to draw the Plotter crying but i realized that with the silhouette i. i didn't know where his eyes were #but anyways yeah it's a lot easier to get the image i want digitally #especially that border #very important #it's implied in the original post but i felt like drawing it traditionally would make it stand out too much. #the original drawing is smaller than my palm. no room for details really #i was wondering whether i should have one of his claws reaching beyond the border but just his elbow is enough #the file name for this is 'holy elbow' because of that and because the origin of the light rays is the white hand's elbow. #as for who the white hand is #well they're drawing him out. you can interpret that sentence in a number of ways #but they're definitely not a part of his canvas. not drawn in the same ink. but their presence or lack thereof is felt #and maybe by his reaching for that person he begins to fill the empty space in their world #maybe by becoming a constellation they can share space on the canvas with him

[murdererofthumbs]

Seeing reactions after this episode is actually slightly hysterical? It proves that this fandom can be so blind-sighted by characters relations, that they forget what show they are watching. Like, I have always been a self-proclaimed Roman-girl, because I find him compelling and extremely psychologically interesting, and like all of these characters, to a certain extent, I do empathise with him on the level of trauma that he went through. But why the fuck are people surprised that THIS is how he behaved in this episode is beyond me. Oh, suddenly Roman is dead to you because he behaved in the way that was very much consistent with who he is? That’s who all of these people are, like come on, what do we think we are watching here? You didn’t really think he will suddenly become a defender of democracy because it serves a greater good of the country? He was the one to fucking choose Mencken as a president, he cherry-picked him for Logan, because he knew that their views align, that Mencken will be a smart business decision. This whole thing is a transactional procedure - they needed to get someone who will be willing to serve their corrupt interests. Roman doesn’t see a problem in having fascist as a president, because he will never be touched by the consequences of having that kind of man in power. He is very much safe at the top of the mountain, and who the fuck cares what will happen to the peasants at the bottom of the chain? In this way, he imitates Logan the most, because in the end of the day, people are units to him, to all of them really, some of them are just more willing to admit this than others.

Also, like, “uuu, Roman was such a misogynist to Shiv this episode, he just didn’t listen to her at all”. Look, can we stop being delusional here for a second or is it some sort of selective memory situation? Roman is a misogynist. Kendall is a misogynist. Shiv, in fact, has a lot of internalised misogyny going on, and her being a woman never stopped her from pushing other women under the fucking bus, so let’s be real here for a second. And that is not to be said in defence of Roman, frankly nothing what I’m saying here is supposed to justify his behaviour in this or any other episode, but it’s more of like… reality check? I know that Roman’s self-destructive spiral and semi-decent behaviour at the beginning of this season might have clouded certain aspects of who he is, but please, go back to season 3 and count all the instances of him throwing misogynistic and, frequently incestuous jokes and innuendo, at Shiv? How many times he undermines her position on the basis of her being a woman? Or how Kendall, for that matter, uses similar arguments in 03x02? All the siblings use aspects of each other as weapons. Kendall is undermined because he is unstable, because he is a drug-addict, because he has a tendency of flying off on the cloud of mania, and crashing in the heap of depression. Shiv is crossed out because she is a woman, because she frankly has no real experience in the firm (which, although people might be super angry about that, because she is such a “girlboss” apparently, but this is a factual argument), because of her relationship to Tom and tendency to take several sides at the same time (with not much thought put into it). And Roman is frequently undermined because he is a freak and a pervert, because “there is something wrong with him”, because he is the weakest dog that is most easily manipulated, who crumples like a wet tissue if only to receive a bit of affection. They all weaponise their “weak” points against each other, because this dog-eats-dog mindset is focal to who they are as a family, to how they were brought up, to how Logan wanted them to be. So please, let’s not be surprised, when Roman suddenly uses misogyny as an argument against Shiv, because it’s not sudden at all, and it’s always been there.

I think what we have on our hands, is the same situation we had in 03x07 during Kendall’s birthday (and previous episode with Mencken), where some people are so outraged by Roman, and by his ability to shove the knife where it hurts, that they suddenly cross him out completely. Again, all these characters are bad people, there was never any doubt about that. They are compelling because of the complexities of their familial relationships, because of their childhood trauma and the consequences that this trauma has on them as adults. But they are still completely reprehensible as human beings, and I think some viewers forget about that and then get outraged when show about awful people features awful people. And I’m sure, either in next or final episode, something will happen and Roman will become sympathetic again, and he will regain his position as a “poor meow meow”, just as he did in the finale of season 3. Its always a fucking carousel with this character and people get sucked in and have their eye’s covered just to realise that nothing really changed, and nothing will change, because in this show people, at their core, remain the same.

#roman roy #this is a ridiculously long rant #but as soon as I finished this episode I just knew what takes I will see on tumblr #it is becoming painfully predictable to figure out what takes people will give #i dont know if i should find it funny or sad because its been 4 seasons and some people still don’t understand what they are watching #like wow #show about bad people have actual bad people? #doing bad things? #the shocker of a fucking century #call all the news channels #but will all of that stop me from liking Roman as a character? #No because there was never any doubt in my mind about the state of his moral compass #or lack thereof #you can’t like characters in this show for them doing good things because they rarely do #this show is interesting and these characters are interesting because of the psychological mechanisms that drive their behaviour #(and im saying this obviously as a psych major so nothing surprising here) #but yeah i had to get it out because it infuriates me when people lack a basic understanding of what they are watching #and are surprised by things that were there to begin with #in the end of the day nothing fucking changed #succession #succession hbo #kendall roy #shiv roy #succession spoilers #logan roy #connor roy #succession s4 #marta rumbles poetically #i will also probably write something about Roman later on when I can fully process this episode and I get my exam done #because there are some interesting psychological things at stake in here

[friezaglasiencold]

‘Smouldering coals’ my ass, you clearly adore Kuriza. Emotionally repressed man who cannot comprehend that he loves his child unconditionally because his own father was awful my beloved and detested.

My father was a rat of a man, but that’s hardly relevant. I never said I didn’t care for my child.

And to think… here I was, being so vulnerable with my feelings. Shame on you, and shame on me for trying.

#img response #((he’s being a bit sarcastic but he is actually put off by this even if he can’t explain why)) #((because he really Doesn’t feel love the same way a “normal” person might and he was trying to communicate that)) #((he likes his son but he just isn’t able to be attached to someone in a non transactional way or at least he doesn’t think so)) #((he’ll discover his love for the kid as time passes and his feelings become stronger)) #((but that revulsion toward affection that he feels with others… it extends toward Kuriza too)) #((when his kid shows him love there’s a significant part of him that’s completely disgusted by it…)) #((it’s the first time he’s really been disturbed by his own emotional response or lack thereof)) #((he only carried the kid himself as a weird sort of self-imposed science experiment. Just to see if he could)) #((parenting doesn’t come naturally to him at all))

[is-reid-drawing]

miles edgeworth learns the meaning of family from a weird teen who insists on investigating actual murders with him.

reblogs are appreciated. i give u all. one kiss.

#ace attorney #kay faraday #miles edgeworth #my art #ace attorney investigations #they are so important to me #i think they are like weird siblings actually #and i think miles tells kay everything about his relationship with phoenix (or lack thereof) #specifically because she hasnt met him or any of his friends #but when she finally does there is chaos

[bizlybebo]

thinking drey ferin again

#vixen rambles #GODDDD HIS CHARACTER DESIGNNNNNN IS SOOOOOOO #but even if you just. completely ignore that and delve into him as a character like hello #haunting the narrative this and haunting the narrative that but what about haunting yourself. #being haunted by a piece of you that was lost to a horror you know little about #a horror you know little about which you are still going to brave for the chance to reunite with one of your best friends #god. like. i keep thinking about how drey is in the hole in the sea now. #he’s there again and that’s gonna just. aughh his memories. his lack thereof. #he’s going to go through it all again and probakoy so much worse #and i jusurjejfklyltoeidjgjkeowkf

[southern--downpour]

@comicaurora panel redraw bc this specific bit has infected my brain

#aurora comic #aurora webcomic #erin ruunaser #kendal #kendal aurora #incredibly funny wording + really entertaining dynamic #also just. wanted an excuse to draw the void dragon lmao #kendals skin tone was weirdly hard to get right tho it looked really weird on my tablet monitor #eventually got it tho! really liked drawin his face #also ignore the tattoos. or. lack thereof. i couldnt be bothered again lmao #virgil arts

[mutedeclipse]

Insolent wretch.

"dont forget who you answer to."

Heres the toxic yaoi i promised, gay ass symbolism and all. It took way too long reblogs appreciated

#mutedeclipse #digital art #bomberman #max bomberman #brain bomber #bomberman tournament #the purple hue is part of the symbolism i want him to seem like an infection. the rot of a ill-tended wound. #he is the beauty of decay. he is the horror of control... and the lack thereof. #max was an actual pain in the ass to draw. my hand HATED figuring out his posing #toxic yaoi #ship art

[pondhue]

some (more) fear no mort thoughts 🧠💭

even though rick didn't go down with morty in the hole, he still stayed waiting for him. he didn't seem to panic or call anyone, because i think deep down rick accepted that morty is 10x braver than him and knew (or hoped) he'd come back, which morty did

rick wasn't there during morty's journey with closure, yes. but he was there at the end of it, waiting for morty. when it mattered.

the journey of true self reflection and changing oneself internally can be really fucking hard, this show has pushed that message many times. but it's harder trying to navigate life after starting/completing the process. it helps having someone, something, a support system to keep you grounded. getting outside reassurance/opinion helps. rick has to know that because he needs that too.

i like to think rick was lying when he said only one person can go into the fear hole. how would we know? he didn't know about it, the guy didn't mention it (as far as i can recall). he didn't go in because he was terrified and knew that because his fears are considerably more heavy and fucked up (compared to morty's) he would not have been able to handle it and he likely would've died. morty is way more resilient than rick and he knows that (at least now).

i wouldn't be surprised if a part of rick is jealous of that resilience and ability to bounce back while also still being forgiving, compassionate, and empathetic; all traits rick arguably doesn't have, or isn't good at expressing.

but he wants to be able to have those abilities and traits too. it's gonna be a slow process for rick but he already did the hardest part which is taking that first step towards changing. starting is always the hardest part (imo anyway)

#this is jumbled im still processing...... so much #i also wouldn't be surprised if deep down rick has a fear that morty would turn out like him #but i think that fear was probably assuaged too (even if only slightly) when he hung up the picture of morty #i think that was rick telling Rick that he was proud of morty #and when rick tried to hug morty back and quickly understood why morty pushed him away #and also when rick ran back to the hole he hesitated. he waited and thought about it #there have been various moments in s6 and s7 (especially s7) where rick has been trying to think before he acts more #bc he's trying to put in effort to acknowledge how his actions (or even lack thereof sometimes) hurt others #i have many thoughts my brain is going 10000 mph so fast aaaaaaaaa #pondposting #rick and morty #fear no mort #rick and morty season 7 spoiler #rick and morty season 7

[laurelwen]

Nigel Colbie Expressions

#i suppose its more like expressions or lack thereof #so hard to pick favorites #i love his face so much #like minds #nigel colbie #tom sturridge #like minds 2006 #murderous intent #my gifs

[sidereon-spaceace]

Pinky promise?

#Destiny #Destiny 2 #Savathun #Ahamkara #Balthazar #I need an oc tag #me drawing this 'I can make an image with such little context' #tldr is Balthazar is a Wish Dragon rezzed as a guardian -> gave Immaru/Savathun his finger bone before he goes to try doublecross the Witnes #spent so long fighting his nature and grappling with his humanity/lack thereof but like. The Fleet is here now. time to strike some bargains

[mumblesplash]

one funny fandom thing that i always love is when adult male characters are shown to have grown out their hair bc of an extended survival situation and/or some kind of mental health crisis but they barely have so much as a 5 o’clock shadow. he said ok i can forgive long-term neglect of most of my appearance due to extenuating circumstances but i draw the line at shaving less than four times a week

#like do u guys know how fast beards grow there’s just realistically no way he’s keeping up with that shit #looking at u tma fandom #no notes never change #idk if i’ve done this but trust me i have every intention to do so if given the chance #with jon specifically there could be any number of canon compliant justifications #from ‘dude just can’t grow a beard’ to ‘he’s technically dead’ to ‘idk its part of the eye’s power’ #but personally in his or any other case i will be justifying nothing #i don’t CARE that you’re ‘starving on a desert island’ sir your facial hair or lack thereof is part of your CHARACTER DESIGN get shaving #mumbling

[tomwambsgans]

tom who can only conceptualize himself as desirable in the romantic sense with sexual intimacy simply being something that comes with that + greg who can only conceptualize himself as desirable in terms of being overtly, often physically useful, with approval and emotional attachment only coming after + expression of love is a two way street and you're unlikely to know how to say what's never been said to you

#which also of course overlaps heavily with tom's ability or lack thereof to express anything he feels for men #and frankly also why greg IS likely to understand his attraction to men but cling to the notion of attraction to women too #they're more likely than men to flirt with him! so why would he throw that away? #tomgreg #mine #hc #meta

[imminent-danger-came]

On that ‘no MK reflections in the S4 special’ thing: What makes it even scarier is that there was the perfect opportunity for an MK reflection when he and Macaque go inside the scroll and end up in front of FFM’s waterfall. 

But we don’t get one. Or, more specifically, we can’t get one. Because it’s been broken. By Wukong, specifically. 

…I’m feeling very normal about this. Especially considering how the reflections relate to MK’s identity crisis AND the fact that MK hands the staff over to Wukong in the very same episode. Yep. So normal. - Unhinged Anon, continuing to hang out precariously on the precipice of madness. 

Me personally? I'm always losing my mind that MK hands the staff back to Wukong, which is not helped by the fact that MK forms the Monkey Mech WITHOUT the staff fighting Azure an episode later ("Oh that's easy—we'll give her the ol' monkey mech finishing blow! MK always uses his staff to do that.'' Except when he doesn't lol).

And sometimes I also think about the fact that MK actually does jump through the waterfall (whether or not he became 'king of the monkeys' is up for debate)—only MK does it the opposite way in 4x02:

The ways in which MK mirrors Wukong both torments and perplexes me.

Also:

#like #omg unhinged anon hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #apologize to like #the 12 other asks in my ask box rn #I'm a little golden retriever #asks #lmk #lego monkie kid #lmk MK #unhinged anon #lmk reflection motif #(or lack thereof) #anyways what do we do. Like the staff was kinda like a ''handing the world to the next generation'' type thing #But MK. Hands it back????????????????????????????? #''Everything's always my fault! Ever since I picked up the staff i-'' #Like. okay. #I hate symbolism I haaatteeee it #Like maybe it's more of a ''they're sharing it!!!'' situation #But god MK sure does not use the staff at all while in Monkey Form (4x07 4x08 4x13) #I'm tellin' u right now. SWK is using the staff against MK next season #ACTUALLY YOU KNOW WHAT WOULD MAKE ME LOSE IT #If the SWK V MK fight parallels the SWK & MK V Azure fight #Like. SWK does some of the same moves but this time by himself and against MK #The MK and Azure foil can be something so personal to me