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simplysparrow14 · 1 year

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I think the one thing that I love the most about GoW (2018) and GoW: Ragnarok is the fact that the women of the world have the most power out of all of their male counterparts. And it isn't because they have higher power or any special abilities.

It is because they are women. And they are messy and angry and don't always have the best view of the world, themselves or others.

And that they are actually respected by the story itself.

Like, say what you will about how Faye had to die to kickstart Kratos' redemption arc, but I find it unbelievably badass that said dead woman played the long-game of the century, made herself a living legend in all of the 9 realms, knew fully that she was going to die young, but instead of wallowing in despair, she chose to smile and love her husband, son, her heritage and friends to the fullest despite it all.

Freya rallies armies, beats the shit out of her ex, regains her warrior spirit, reunites and rekindles her relationship with both her Valkyrie sisters, Kratos and Atreus and twin brother, heals from the death of her son and regains a new family.

Angrboda uses her companionship, trust and gentleness with Atreus to show him a glimpse at the life and skills of a giant, peace and comfort and overall domesticity that he had been lacking back home due to odin and fimbulwinter, as well as give him the skills needed for his journey into who Loki is.

The Valkyries are able to be well respected warriors who are fully proud to be fighting aside true commanders and fighters and not have to follow Odin's command.

Thrud becomes worthy to wield her fathers hammer, is respected by her mother and those around her for the first time.

Sif controls, rallies and persuades Thor, the meanest of the aesir to nearly kill Atreus and Kratos for revenge against the deaths of their sons, just by her words and love for him alone. SHe even tries to be a better mother to Thrud due to having lost Magni and Modi.

The Norns freely use their creepiness and vast knowledge of fate and time and wisdom to scare the shit out everyone they meet and because of that, people don't dare mess with them, not even fucking mansplain-manipulate-manslughter Odin.

The Lady beneath the water is so respected and worshiped that it's factually known that you don't talk to the lady, she talks to you.

A lot of GoW is about swinging axes and ripping apart enemies. But the most powerful characters don't do that. They use their emotions and smarts and intelligence rather than their fists.

the true character arc for God of War isnt about Kratos at all.

It's the fact that God of War went from a dudebro power-fantasy hack-n-slash game where the women were either relegated to sex minigames, sub-par emotional justification for *why* we are killing gods, and villainous roles---to actual 3-dimentional characters who are given proper respect, courtesy and value, who are integral to the story as a whole and are crucial to the long term consequences of the game.

#god of war #god of war ragnarok #gow ragnarok #kratos #atreus #angrboda #freya #the norns #thrud #sif #gow faye #gow spoilers

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cosmic-metanoia · 4 months

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Masculinity Concepts in FFXVI

***Spoilers for Final Fantasy 16***

I wanted to focus on the concept of masculinity in Final Fantasy XVI.

I really love how we see different aspects of masculinity portrayed in the characters. I won't go over every male character in the game but I'll mostly focus on the Dominants along with some side characters.

*Clive - I have a whole character analysis post dedicated to him but to highlight a couple points - he has many wonderful qualities that make him very admirable not just as a man but as a person. Despite his handsome looks that we all know and love, he has a surprising softness inside him and wears his emotions on his sleeve at times especially when it comes to Jill. We see moments when he bares his soul and weeps out of sorrow or joy which makes him more masculine, in my opinion, not less.

*Joshua - His masculinity is incredibly refreshing as it is the complete opposite of toxic masculinity. His face has soft and almost feminine-like features. He may have spent his young life being physically frail but he demonstrates a fiery strong spirit. He has this honest chivalry to him yet views everyone as equals and has a gift for poetic words as a result his study of books. He is merciful and incredibly kind but is unafraid to demonstrate his prowess on the battlefield like his older brother.

*Cid - Now this guy is your classic smokin' cowboy archetype but with MUCH better attitude. He oozes masculine charm, wit, and charisma but he uses it for the betterment of society and to persuade others to join his revolutionary cause. But his motives are candid and straightforward. I love how he didn't exist just to flirt, be eye candy, or simply be the comic relief. He becomes the mentor whose legacy lives on through Clive and bonds the hideaway folks into a real family.

*Dion - He IS the reason why Sanbreque was able to tip the scales to its favor - because he is the powerful Dominant of Bahamut. He is the prince but he climbed the ranks and earned the respect of his elite dragoons. He exudes military spirit and possesses a flair for political language as a future leader yet has a sense of honor and duty to his people. And along with that I can bring up Terence who is also a military man and climbed the ranks to be by Dion's side. Their love for each other is tender and beautiful and perceived as just another aspect of themselves.

*Kupka - Now this guy is your typical gym bro and is quite the buffoon (I cracked up when Sleipnir says something like "seems Hugo's head was filled with rocks afterall.) He gives the strong impression that he does not respect women (ahem, that servant he kicked) with the exception of Benedikta who could care less about him. Kupka is your stereotypical toxic masculine type.

*Barnabas - Another villain who uses his masculine aura to dominate and overpower. Even when it came to the intimate scene with Benedikta, he certainly gives the impression that carnal pleasure is just a means to an end. Benedikta knew immediately that he'd throw her away as soon as she lost her use to him. Also... I mean...the dude carries a huge sword like he's trying to make a statement LOL!

In terms of side characters, we see that even the hardened Blackthorne is encouraged to open up his feelings which (through many side quests) he is eventfully able to do and make peace with his past. We see the rugged Otto and his eyes brimming with tears when speaking about the late Cid or about the Bearer son he lost. We see Goetz as the gentle giant who is working on his own self-confidence. We also see Gav who gets emotional after a few kegs of ale and cares deeply about Edda and her baby. And even Uncle Byron who shows his sense of power through his financial generosity but loves to put on a good show (he would be quite the actor in Shakespeare theater!)

There are many male characters that I missed but I wanted to focus on a handful of characters. We're so used to seeing the typical battle-hardened and gruff heroes that eventually claim victory over their enemies and get the girl. It's nice to have a story where you have men with different pasts and drives that pull them forward to their futures.

I will also (hopefully soon) write about the female characters as well! :)

#ff16 #ffxvi #final fantasy 16 #final fantasy xvi #joshua rosfield #clive rosfield #ffxvi spoilers #ff16 spoilers #dion lesage #sir terence #hugo kupka #barnabas tharmr #cid telamon #gav ffxvi #cidolfus telamon

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the-ninjago-historian · 4 months

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Ninjago Remastered Designs!

THEY'RE DONE! After months of work!!! They are DOOOOOOOOOOONE. WOOOOOOOOOOO! Lol! Welp, these are my Ninjago designs! Basically, this is my take on the Ninja if they were in a 2d animated cartoon! And yes! I will be drawing more characters. Tumblr butchered the quality, so close ups and design notes are below the cut. They're pretty detailed, so I highly recommend checking them out. Feel free to ask questions about the designs! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ - ✒️🐉

When designing these outfits, I tried to take inspiration from the ones in the show. And in terms of art style, drew inspiration from early 2000s cartoons, (Action Adventure ones specifically,) Anime inspired shows, and even a hint of traditional Disney animation. And while I designed them with a 2d cartoon in mind, most of the designs would most likely have to be simplified for them to be used in animation. So let's get started!

Kai: Kai was a pretty fun to work with. I actually didn't plan on giving him a sleeveless outfit. But it happened! And I like it! If you'll notice, the flame pattern on his vest mirrors the pattern on his sister Nya's outfit. I thought that would be a cool detail to include. It was inspired by their March of The Oni outfits. I also made sure to include his scar and bandaid. And gave him reddish brown eyes to signify his elemental power. Him and sister I imagine being Brazilian/Taiwanese. So I hope I captured their ethnicity properly. I'm pretty happy with this design. Especially his hair, which was hard to replicate.

Jay: Jay was a hard one for sure. I wasn't too sure how to vamp up his outfit. So I started by giving him some lightning patterns on his Gi. (At least I think that's what it's called?) And I decided to make it look a little baggy and soft. It just seemed to suit him. I tried something a little more form fitting and didn't look right. Also! A fun detail I included was his half the Yin Yang pendent around his neck! And of course Nya has her half. I imagine him having Irish ancestry, so I gave him pale, freckled skin. And gorgeous curly red hair. (As a fellow red head, I'm very proud.) Overall, I think he turned out pretty adorable. And his face is spot on.

Nya: Nya I pretty much got right on the first try! I just had a really clear vision of her in my head. I gave her a grey outfit with bright, vibrant blue details. The pattern on her Gi is inspired by Koi Scales. And she has her half of the Yin Yang pendent around her neck. I really like this one, because while it is simple, it's beautiful. And I think it reflects her element nicely. The only thing I missed was to give her a symbol like the rest. But overall, I love it! One more thing is that I wanted to give her and Pixal different hair. So when I finally release my Pixal design, you'll see that while they both have ponytails, I gave them different cut and styled ones. Should be neat!

Zane: Zane was the first one of the Ninjas I redesigned! I love how he turned out. I tried to give him a splintered ice effect on his outfit inspired by his Core minifigure and gave him his faithful falcon companion. Falcon has his old greyish purple feathers, but blue icy eyes to match his owner. I also wanted to give Zane flowing sleeves, that would look very majestic waving about in a blizzard wind. He is also incredibly tall. Taller than Cole even! I was inspired by the giant humanoid robots I'd seen in movies. In his cloaking disguise, I imagine him looking German. With blond hair, blue eyes, and light skin. I also like to think Dr Julian was German. (Was this influenced by my German ancestry? Who knows?)

Cole: You would not believe how many times I had to redraw this man's face. Haha! I just could find that sweet spot! That face that perfectly encapsulated his strong, but gentle personality. But I think I did it! His outfit is based on his Oni Trilogy Gi, with orange detailing. And he has his Island ponytail and bandana. I absolutely loved that hair style on him. So I had to use it! And if you'll notice, he has a beautiful tattoo on his right arm, with his symbol in the center. I imagine him being half Maori, from his mother's side. And the tattoo was inspired by Maori tattoos I saw pictures of. I'm not too sure how accurate those images were. But hopefully I hit the mark.

Lloyd: Finally! Our green Ninja Lloyd! His outfit was inspired by two things. Dragons, and his outfit from the Secrets of Forbidden Spinjitsu seasons. I gave him a beautiful golden dragon and cloud pattern on his clothes, a leather arm guard, and shoulder pads. If you look closer, you'll also see he has cat-like dragon eyes which pays homage to his dragon and Oni heritage. I like to think that depending on his emotions, his eyes will go from slits, to big and wide. So they are good indicators for his mood. I also imagine him being Japanese. But his powers give him his classic blond hair and green eyes. I'm very happy with this design. His hair, eyes, and face all look exactly how I see him in my head.

Well, that's all. I hope you enjoyed these designs and notes! I assure you, you will see more of the them.

Bye! - ✒️🐉

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rhinestonecowdoy · 2 years

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I Will Banish Your Fears (Alcina Dimitrescu x Reader)

(never wrote Reader stuff before but I was viciously struck by this fluffy idea of Alcina cuddling her human and well, here we are 0_0. Uh....Enjoy!)

Alcina was unaccustomed to non-violent human contact. You noticed the hesitation early on in the relationship; a large hand reaching out to cup your face, only to pull back. Reassuring her that you were no fragile bird, you had plucked back her hand and let it settle on your face. Even through the cold leather of the glove, you felt the warmth of her love.

From then on, she made more efforts to touch you; a finger idly curling a lock of your hair or the sweep of her palm against your back. She knew you weren't made of glass, but with her bloodthirsty ways, the fear was a constant reminder of what she could do.

Never once holding you in those powerful arms lest the love of her life be taken away by an accidental display of strength.

Even so, you continued to encourage her, drawing her out of her reticent shell.

One night, while you lay bundled in her bed, you stare at the adjacent, empty pillow sleepily. What would it be like to have her giant frame pressed against you? How would it feel to be wrapped in her embrace; her breath and scarlet lips hovering against your neck? Alcina was such an intimidating woman to every human that unfortunately met their end at her claws. But in those same hands, you met your beginning. You turn in the bed, flopping your arm off the side of the bed, roiling with emotions.

Every single day, she told you she loved you, and you without doubt, loved her but her fears kept her back. You chuckle slightly at the thought. Fear wasn't something the great Lady Dimitrescu grappled with externally. She was a strict, ferocious woman who only showed love to her daughters behind closed doors.

But your brand of love drove a stake of worry into her heart; humans were easily broken and easily eaten. The nature of a vampiress was to consume, after all.

You hoped your dreams would be kinder to you and shower you with fanciful thoughts of being cuddled by a gentle monster. The mattress dips and you're jolted out of your pondering as you feel a large hand, devoid of a glove, slide down your arm with a feather-light touch.

"Are you awake, my love?" the familiar, purring voice says quietly; hesitantly.

You mumble an agreement, smirking at the lack of social etiquette you displayed. Alcina preferred clarity and surety with all things; your hypocritical beloved showed none of those things in that moment. Electricity shoots down your spine as she leans down, brushing her lips against the curve of your ear before pressing a kiss on your temple.

The confidence drained out of Alcina once again, you noticed and it hurt your heart to have such vulnerability taken away so quickly. Though you were much smaller than her, you knew yourself, knew your strengths and weaknesses. You also knew what to do next.

You count to three, readying yourself before grabbing the larger hand barely skating on your skin. Alcina gave the cutest yelp of surprise and you try to fight back blushing laughter as you lock that arm around your body, pushing yourself backwards into her own. Alcina doesn't fight it, laying there as if frozen, unsure of what to do next. With a smile, you lace your fingers together with her own, squeezing to reassure her that you would not fracture from her strength.

And finally, she comes to terms with her love for you, allowing every fear within her mind to evaporate under your grip. Leaning her head down, she buried her nose in your hair, inhaling deeply before laying a soft kiss between the strands. Sleep came over you alot quicker than you thought as you snuggled into the spooning, feeling her cool skin against your back.

The night drifts on as the two of you lay beneath the covers, indulging in these tender affections only available to you and you alone; her human, her beautiful human.

However, with every pro, there's a con. When morning came around, you awoke first for once while Alcina still slept soundly. That same bestial strength was tamed but still showed as you tried to get out of being hugged so tightly. Alcina doesn't budge and neither could you apparently. Sighing dramatically, you lay back against Alcina, blushing at her refusal to let you go, even in her dreams.

#Literally typed this out in 2 seconds because I needed this out of my system ASAP #Soft Alcina makes me cry tbh #Alternate title: POV You are a soda can in a recycling plant by the foreman plucks you off the crushing mechanism because you're so shiny #re8 fanfiction #alcina dimitrescu #alcina dimitriscu x reader #lady dimitrescu #lady dimitrescu x reader #re8 #fluff #lady dimitrescu x maiden

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transjordanli · 5 months

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Golden boy. Golden girl.

The two lock eyes and all Jordan can do is gulp. Marie eyes the scene she’s walked in on. Being ever so perceptive, she takes note of the mess of clothes and makeup. She sees that Jordan is flushed, wearing pants they definitely wouldn’t wear with that tank.

“Oh princess,” Marie coos, closing the door behind her and walking up to her partner. “Having a weird gender day?” She asks, voice ever so gentle and kind. Not a hint of condescension or pity.

An exploration into Jordan’s upbringing and identity. And how they’ve finally found a safe space.

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The phrase “Golden boy” has always had more than one meaning for Jordan Li. Thanks to Luke, the name wasn’t as painful anymore. But it still stung, but now for more than one reason.

The first time they heard “Golden Boy” uttered from their father’s lips was after their elementary school spelling bee. They pulled their first all nighter the day before studying their ass off. In hindsight, it paid off since they won. But they didn’t know that it was going to be the start of those two words haunting them for their entire life.

Jordan often found solace in their mom’s closet. They loved exploring the large walk in closet, door securely closed behind them. They were particularly drawn to her jewelry cabinet. They’d set it in their lap and would lose themselves in the tiny drawers, running their fingers along the cool jewels and silver and gold. But they were especially fascinated with pearls. Much to Jordan’s delight, Mrs. Li had quite the extensive pearl collection.

One day, a tiny 9 year old Jordan took out one of their mother’s pearl necklaces. This one was a simple string of pearls with a silver heart pendant. They stood in front of the mirror, admiring the necklace. They slipped it over their head. And within a flash, they grew an inch and their hair grew to their shoulder blades.

Although shocked at the sudden shift in appearance, the young kid couldn’t help but relish in the feeling of how their hair now fell over their shoulders. The elegant pearl necklace seemed to pop out even more with their shiny, black hair cascading down. With a giant goofy grin, Jordan couldn’t stop swooshing their hair side to side. They ran their fingers through the locks as well as the pearls sitting atop their neck. It just felt right. They felt free.

And then their parents barged in, the euphoria of that moment coming to an abrupt end. Without realizing, Jordan shifted back. Their newly long hair went back to short and tight around their ears.

Mr Li. got down on one knee and yanked the necklace off so fast that the piece broke in his hands. The pearls exploded in a frenzy. The sound of the tiny pearls rolling along the wood floor echoed loudly, filling the tense silence that was between the three family members.

After what felt like ages, Mr. Li brought the tiny child into his arms and whispered into their skin.

“You do have powers… I knew you would. My golden boy.”

After that day, the Li’s made it very clear that they were over the moon about their child’s super abilities. But with terms and conditions. They pushed Jordan to be the best they could be, academically and physically whilst supporting them in every extra curricular.

But they were only allowed to compete in boys track and field. They had to wear a button down shirt, slacks, and a tie during debate. They had to perform at orchestra concerts in a 3 piece black suit.

There was no room for discussion of anything else. Anything remotely feminine was out of the question. So eventually Jordan just stopped trying. They found themselves compartmentalizing integral parts of who they are just to please the people around them - parents, peers, and partners alike. They tried their best to adhere and conform to this idea of masculinity. Because if they were a boy, they would excel in whatever they put their mind to. If they were a boy, they would be respected.

And it fucking hurt. Mrs. Li locked her jewelry cabinet, forbidding Jordan to look let alone wear any jewelry. Same with her makeup.

They went through two separate puberty’s and had to go through it alone. They weren’t allowed access to training bras or tampons/pads, so they had to steal whatever they could find at school.

The only time they felt safe enough to shift was during the dead of night. Once they knew their parents were asleep, they’d stand in front of their bedroom mirror and analyze what they saw staring back. While their broad shoulders and sharp lines and angles are indeed a part of them, it wasn’t all of Jordan. And in a flash, they were met with a shorter version of themselves. They eyeballed their curves and soft skin. Their jet black hair that hung low on their shoulders and long eye lashes batting softly. It felt like they could breathe again, if only for a little while.

Once they graduated high school and got accept to Godolkin University, there was still an air of uneasiness surrounding shifting and being themselves. The school did pride themselves on diversity and inclusion, yes. But to what extent?

They still pushed themselves to be the best. Because as they quickly learned, being an Asian bigender superhero isn’t the marketable American dream. But they met people along the way.

Andre, Luke, and Cate were the first people in their life to love all of them. They weren’t “too complicated” to be understood. They didn’t have to be just One Thing around them. They were free to be themselves, however that may look.

Luke, precious Golden Boy, was the first person to ask them what pronouns and gendered terms they preferred. Taken aback and being so restricted throughout their life, Jordan tearfully answered that they didn’t actually know. Luke took it upon himself to help them explore what felt right and comfortable. And for that, Jordan is eternally grateful.

Cate was the first girl friend they’ve ever had. Well, the first one who knew all of them at least. She bought Jordan their first few pieces of makeup: mascara, black pencil eyeliner, lip gloss, and a neutral color eyeshadow palette. After many personal failed attempts, Cate helped them learn how to actually use the products on their face. She went through a similar experience whenever she enrolled at God U, and she made it her personal mission to not let Jordan walk around looking like a clown like she did.

They’ve come so far in their personal growth and understanding of who they are. They are a boy, just not all the time. And they are a girl, just not all the time. And finally, at last, that’s okay! It’s okay that their identity isn’t the norm. They’re allowed to be themselves unapologetically. Yeah, they’re still working some things out in terms of gender expression, but isn’t everyone? The point is, they’re at a place to where never have to compartmentalize parts of themselves to “fit in” or make others lives easier again.

Which is why they can’t, for the life of them, understand why they’re finding themselves doing it again. They’ve worked so hard at unlearning self sabotaging behaviors. But the second Marie Moreau came into their life with her gentle, big brown eyes they were a goner.

They know she isn’t a shitty person. And yeah, there is literal video evidence of Marie enjoying their female form. But that voice in the back of their head telling them that masculinity equals safety is a relentless motherfucker.

So now Jordan is sat at their desk wearing nothing but a bra, grey tank, and briefs in their fem form. They are…completely dumbfounded about what to do for their date night. It looks like a Sephora threw up on their desk; they have their small but mighty collection of makeup scattered everywhere. Their dorm itself isn’t in much better shape. They took out all of their clothes, trying on every article of clothing they own but nothing feeling right.

Their clothes are pretty gender neutral by design. Sizing is tricky as it has to fit both forms, so buying from the men’s section is usually the rule of thumb. But they’ve never allowed themselves to wear anything more feminine. Do they want to? God yes. Especially now. But they’re terrified.

“Jordan?”

A soft knock is echoed by their name being called, snapping Jordan out of their thoughts. They swing their head towards the clock, processing it’s already 6:30. Which means they’ve spent the last 2 hours getting absolutely fucking no where.

“Uh, h-hold on!” They quickly stutter out, stumbling out of their chair and throwing on the first pair of pants they find. With a sense of mania, they start throwing the mess they’ve made into their closet as quick as they can.

“Babe, it sounds like you’re doing construction? I’m coming in!” Marie announces, opening the door just as Jordan is shoving 4 pairs of shoes into their closet.

Jordan blinks rapidly, trying to stop the tears from forming. Their shoulders start to shake and that’s all Marie needs to see before wrapping the smaller girl up in her arms.

“Shhh…. It’s okay baby. You’re okay.” Marie affirms, rubbing Jordan’s shoulder and placing a kiss on the top of her head. “Tell me what I can do.”

“I,” Jordan lets out a single watery albeit frustrated chuckle.

“I don’t even know. I-I just wanted to look…” They trail off, scared of even saying it out loud.

After a few beats of silence, Marie figures Jordan is done trying to explain. So she carefully tries to finish the thought.

“You wanted to look pretty, right? That’s why all of your makeup is out and why you’re wearing a bra today.” She notes gently, swaying the two of them side to side. She feels Jordan nod into her chest, nuzzling themselves deeper into her as if trying to hide from the world.

She doesn’t want her partner to feel ashamed for anything, especially this. So she unwraps her arms from their form and takes their face into her hands. She gently cradles their jaw, wiping their tears with her thumb.

“You’re my beautiful girl,” Marie says with a gentle smile, “and I love you. All of you, okay?”

Jordan feels their eyes well up once again and they nod, their lips trembling. They lean up and plant a gentle kiss on Marie’s lips, placing their hand on top of hers on their jaw.

Marie smiles into the kiss, humming softly before pulling back ever so slightly.

“Can I try something? You trust me, right?” She asks softly, taking both of their hands in hers.

“Of course.” They answer instantly without a second thought.

Satisfied, Marie gently leads them back to their desk. They take a seat and the taller girl wastes no time getting to work.

“I saw this eye look on IG and saved it so fast for you…I think you’d look incredible. I’ve been trying to find the right time to try to do your makeup.” She explains as she props her phone up for the video tutorial and cracks her knuckles.

“I’m so excited. And very lucky I have such a gorgeous canvas…” Marie grins, gently buffing out the peach color shadow.

“Oh hush up, Moreau.” Eyes closed, Jordan sticks their tongue out. They don’t need to have their eyes open to know Marie is grinning ear to ear right now.

“It’s true! This wouldn’t work on any ‘ol canvas, ya know. I am a highly trained professional artist, of course, but the prettier the canvas the better.” She jokes, continuing to carefully work on their eyeshadow.

“Now open up,” With Jordan’s eyes now open, Marie picks up a dark brown eyeliner pencil and applies it from the middle of their lid to the outer corner, dragging it a bit below their lid. Motioning for them to look up, she applies the same eyeliner to their lower eyelid, middle to end. She buffs it out with the same peach shadow color.

“Almost done!” Marie grabs a palette with a gold tinted glitter and gently pats some onto their index finger before patting it in their inner corner.

She picks up a pink nude lip tint and gloss, applying them carefully onto their lips.

“God I’m so glad you’re not white. I couldn’t do this shit on white people lips!” Marie exhales as if completely relieved. And this alone causes Jordan to double over laughing - the first genuine laugh Marie has heard since she’s walked in. And she can’t get enough.

“Just a bit of mascaraaaaa….” Marie trails, being extra careful to not stab her partner in the eye. “And done!”

She throws the tube onto the table and takes a step back, admiring her work. Her stomach starts to flutter. Jordan looks ethereal.

“O-oh wow….” She stutters out, “I really outdid myself.”

Jordan face flushes once again. They’re still not used to compliments regarding their femininity. They’ve been called hot and every other synonym many times while masc, but it feels a lot more intimate when they’re in their fem form.

“Can I see?” They ask, voice small but with a hint of excitement.

“Of course, my love.” She takes Jordan’s hand and pulls them up. She walks them to their full body mirror, turning on the lamp so they can get a real good look.

Jordan lets out a sharp inhale the second they see their reflection. The makeup is subtle but just enough to really accentuate their features and eye shape. They look… beautiful. And they finally feel it too.

“Oh my god,” Jordan leans in, inspecting their face closer at every single angle. “You-you did amazing. Thank you.”

Without missing a beat, they turn around and practically throw themselves into Marie’s arms, hugging her tight. Marie chuckles and hugs them back just as tight.

“Anything for you, my golden girl.” Marie coos, breaking the hug and opting to kiss their now glossy lips.

Jordan heart flips at the phrase golden girl. They don’t think they’ve told anyone about that painful nickname, let alone Marie. But it sounds… right coming from her lips. It’s safe.

“Don’t want to ruin your makeup,” She says into the kiss, grin and all.

“Mm, of course of course.” Jordan jokes, still flushed, before breaking the kiss.

“We may have missed the movie buuuut I’m starving. How about we head to the mall? I want to get my baby girl a pretty outfit.” Marie asks as she grabs Jordan’s silk bomber jacket from their now messy closet and helping them put it on.

“I, you….” Jordan starts, but Marie’s face makes it clear she’s not budging. Her stubbornness is one of Jordan’s favorite things about her.

Knowing they won’t win, they sigh and concede. “Fine. But I’m at least paying for our pizza, okay?”

Marie claps her hands in satisfaction and is already opening the door. “Works for me. Now let’s go - I wanna show you off!”

Marie grabs their hand in and pulls them out the door and doesn’t let go. And Jordan never wants her to.

#hi!! made a sideblog for gen v related stuff:)#jordan li #gen v #Jordan li fic #limoreau #fic

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snotsloth · 7 months

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There's this really great writing advice post:

Basically it's about how if you have a major defining trait of a character, you should subvert that trait at some point. For example, "if you write a confident genius, make them be wrong, or get stumped once in a while." Characters, like people in real life, should have a certain amount of inconsistency.

But more than that, it's important to show a character reach a point where their normal skills and behaviors are not enough to get them through it. This is often a turning point, a scraping of the bottom of the barrel, a revelation, a fuck it might as well moment. A character falling to pieces is an opportunity to build themselves back into something new.

Of course, I immediately started thinking about Baldur's Gate 3 because the worm has eaten my brain. But this is one of the reasons the writing in BG3 is so good. Every character is their own foil. They're all inconsistent, multi-dimensional, and messy. And it's in the mess we see who they really are. Not only are all the companions this way (maybe minus Minsc) but so are many of the side characters also have this level of complexity.

Here's just some examples from the top of my head:

Astarion, the seductive flirt is actually viscerally averse to physical touch

Shadowheart, the emotionally distant bitchy character who keeps more secrets than Tav keeps loot is actually so compassionate and loving that her goddess has to keep wiping her mind to keep her in line

Gale is the most gifted wizard in generations, and he knows it and will talk about it brazenly but he has spent the past handful of years as a complete shut-in with only a winged cat for company.

Wyll is the brave folk hero, full of bravado and braggadocio, but he agonizes over every major decision and frequently doubts his own judgement on things.

Karlach is a giant, super strong warrior who can literally set herself on fucking fire, but she has a heart of glass and just wants someone to be gentle to her.

Lae'zel is a true believer who has to come to terms with the fact that her goddess is a conwoman.

Halsin is set up as this wise, powerful leader who has been arch druid for over a century but once you get to know him he confesses that the role was kind of forced upon him and he's felt trapped the whole time.

Jaheira similarly is a wise, clever and experienced older adventurer but dislikes reminiscing on the past and prefers to only look forward.

The Emperor claims to be on your side, that your fights are the same fight, but if you refuse to do what it wants, eventually it will abandon you because the Emperor's top priority is its own survival. But on the other hand! It also demonstrates the capacity for sentimentality and regret over the companions it has lost to fate or its own decisions over the centuries.

Even Zevlor! In act one, he comes across as a hyper-competent leader who has kept the core of his community together and alive through literal hell. But at the end of act two you can find out that he ultimately failed when The Absolute promised to restore his former paladin powers to him if only he swore himself to her, AND HE DID! Like he quickly comes to regret that decision but he still fucked it up when it mattered most. And the game doesn't show this as necessarily "he was a shit leader all along" it's more like "everyone is capable of terrible things under the right circumstances."

Okay enough rambling. This game is really fucking good y'all and the character work is fantastic and I probably will not shut up about it for at least a few months.

#baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #bg3 spoilers #writing

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MAN this was HARD!

Let me know in the comments if you agree…or disagree!

(Midoriya, Bakugo, Aoyama, Sato, and Koda were hard to find a CLEAR NXM equivalent!…Also Hellion doesn’t really have a clear 1A equivalent but I think Shindo suits him better than Bakugo…I wasn’t really sure any of them fit Loa’s powers OR personality well either…)

Hellion- Momo because they look alike, both grew up wealthy, and are pretty strategic people…Yo Shindo for pretty OBVIOUS reasons…and Monoma because he’s a pain in the ASS 😂

Rockslide- Kirishima because of powers and obsession about being “tough” (remember Santo WANTED to be a pro wrestler!) and Mineta because Rockslide was sometimes just the WORST 😂

X-23- Both were more or less “manufactured” in a way and have tragic backstories…Laura IS both cold AND pretty LOYAL. Both are tacticians and I would say Todoroki’s flaw of not always communicating with others is Laura’s to a tee…

Mercury- Personality wise and looks, she’s definitely Itsuka (both tend to take care of everyone else/have an “older sister” mentality); power wise she’s probably closer to Tetstutetsu and a bit of Seto when she essentially liquid metal…

Loa- I don’t really feel like there’s a CLEAR character similar enough to Loa…Mirio has similar powers (more close to Kitty than Loa…) and I said Momo again, since both rely heavily on the body to use their powers…

The Cuckoos or Kid Omega- the closest to Telepathy is Hitoshi’s brainwashing power, and in MHA Hitoshi is often mistrusted because of his powers creepiness factor…although I like Hitoshi WAY more than QQ…

Quill and Wolf Cub- I said Sato since Quill and Wolf Cub are pretty nice guys in academy…I definitely could see Quill being into baking too! Wolf Cub is a little more pessimistic…but I couldn’t think of a clear equivalent except for Aizawa or Tamaki…

Wither- While Kevin is probably closest to Hitoshi personality and look wise…obviously his clear doppelgänger is Tomura (especially after Wither went bad…)

Rubbermaid- Besides Danjuro, I said Seto since both work for long distances. Also Itsuka power wise.

Prodigy- Midoriya OBVIOUSLY in terms of intellect and being central characters, Iida because BOTH are major rule followers, and Ken for tactical skills.

Icarus- OBVIOUSLY Hawks!

Gentle- Midoriya in terms of lack of power control/his powers harming his body, rushing head first into danger, and being pretty heroic; I would also say Koda since both Nezhno and him are gentle giants!

DJ- Aoyama just because both are pretty flashy characters 😂🤣

Indra- I said Ojiro since both are pretty mellow characters…

Elixir- While the obvious equivalent power wise is “Recovery Girl”; I would say the closest to Josh’s personality is Bakugo…both are hot heads, intelligent, and prideful.

Match- Bakugo is probably the closest or Toya power wise; while Ben IS a hothead…he’s not really Bakugo levels and probably would be Aizawa personality wise AGAIN.

Wind Dancer- Uraraka or Inasa…both are SUPER peppy people…so it fits (and Inasa is SUPER stubborn…and Sofia depended on David much like Uraraka does on Midoriya) 😂🤣

Dust- the closest in terms of power and personality would be Tokoyami, both are pretty stoic and calm under pressure (there’s also a character called “Dust” in MHA that’s similar power wise but not really in personality)

Pixie- OBVIOUSLY Ashido in looks and personality…although Ashido spits acid instead of Pixie Dust 😬🤣

Anole- OBVIOUSLY Asui!

Wallflower- while Midnight seems closer power wise…Toru is definitely Laurie in terms of personality and adorableness!

Trance- similar to Tokoyami power wise and Toru personality wise.

Surge- Kaminari in powers and DEFINITELY Jiro in looks and personality 😂🤣

Armor- Iida, DEFINITELY Iida 😂… Hisako is a pretty “by the book” person! (She and David TOTALLY would have been class Presidents if that was a thing in X-Men🤣😂) I also said Itsuka because she’s a bruiser as well.

Tag- again a softy like Koda. Since it was never clear whether tag was low level telepathy, maybe Hitoshi as well a bit…

#boku no hero acedamia #my hero academia #new xmen #new x men #x men #Marvel #academy x #new x men academy x

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Meet Nick Dragomir Kajumon! I considered doing a redraw, but tbh, this sketch I did a while back has... aged fairly well!

Nick is an interesting individual, born of magic and technology. Crafted by Arakchos and Draik as an ‘Ultimate Weapon’ of sorts, they took the Typhonus Infusorium Armor and wrapped it around a metal endoskeleton equipped with various mechanisms and devices. By implanting a manmade soul into the body, they created Nick Dragomir Kajumon (the name is as long as the story behind it).

The dark blue Infusorium isn’t just armor for Nick, it’s a part of him, his soul entwined with it and the metallic frame within. Thanks to magic, he can open his mouth to chew on and absorb metal to repair his internals, if they’re ever damaged, though alas he has no sense of taste. His claws are made of Destonium, a silver metal that like his armor is also indestructible.

Nick can fly, with jet boosters built into his back that his shell will unfurl to reveal. He’s like a cross between a snapping turtle, a T-rex, a dragon, and a gorilla in terms of form; Nick is equipped with massive strength and can curl up into a rolling ball of destruction. Typhonus Armors are already indestructible themselves, but their serrated, sharp textures add additional destruction, as do the sharp scales that cover Nick’s back.

What makes Infusorium stand out amongst other Typhonus Armors is that it can create constructs and weapons from itself, so Nick can generate blades, spikes, flexible tendrils to lash out with, etc. His mouth can open to fire a laser sphere, while his palms open to fire multiple; A barrage of these can whittle down any force, and at full power the cannons fire concentrated beams of energy.

Not only that, but his chest can open to reveal a small compartment! Having decked it out with soft surfaces and cushions, it acts as a handy place to store objects and even small children inside of. As a result, Nick has been tasked with a fair number of escort missions, and his anchor-like tail can extend over his head to strike like a scorpion. He can even mash his hands together to form a giant drill, and by spinning as he flies, tunnel through the ground! His Typhonus Armor is already protean, but so are the features of the frame it’s wrapped around, and the configurations it can take.

With such an arsenal of power, you’d consider Nick Dragomir Kajumon to be one of the most fearsome members of the Arkley Gang, and he is, to an extent… But also, he’s a very silly, clumsy, and easily flustered dude. Not the most stoic, kind of gullible, he’s a big lug who means well, a gentle giant, and his solution to a ticking bomb was once to carry it over his head as he ran as far as he could, screaming the whole time (he could survive the explosion, but everything else...); Despite his intimidating size and frame, Nick has a light, generic voice. If Nick wasn’t nerfed by his agreeable Just Some Dude vibes, he could reach his dreaded full potential.

That said, Nick is no slouch and if he’s assigned to a mission, that’s the equivalent of caling in the big guns. He’s already an unstoppable juggernaut who can last against an Escapee, imagine if his personality was ruthless and focused enough to match…! In the end, don’t underestimate Nick just because he can be a bit goofy; Nick’s strength, combined with the sharpness and durability of his armor, means he can end a fight against even an Escapee within three direct, consecutive punches to the face. He’s knocked down people with regenerative abilities hard enough for them to not get back up.

He’s been assigned as a bodyguard for the students a few times, and when Trexdis betrayed the Arkley Gang, he was one of the few members she could trust and count on to help her, having served beneath Trexdis’ command a number of times. He isn’t particularly familiar with a few of the other trusted friends Trexdis has roped into her defection, but Nick figures he’ll just have to get accustomed!

#Nick Dragomir Kajumon #oc #ocs #my ocs #my art #drawing #sketch #GEverse

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theomnicode · 2 years

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OPM God has more power and influence than we realised?

Is it just me or are all these characters ending up in "careful what you wish for?" monkey's paw moments a bit too consistently? Even from a narrative trope perspective.

And then this unlucky man goes against Black sperm, a being who multiplies up to like 54 trillion. That's what I'd call near instant Karma.

Saitama got a "careful what you wish for" moment. Garou got the same treatment.

And what God when awakened underground says when a cube is touched:

"Make a fervent wish."

It also got me thinking about this Tatsumaki scene, where she completely and utterly unnecessarily lifts up a part of city z into a giant drill and drills down. Just to showcase her massive powers.

While the moon looms over her.

We had seen the moon loom over her when her focus got weakened suddenly.

The move Tatsumaki does is purely an egotistical move. To show who is better.

But I believe in this scene she was influenced by God. Her Ego, to be precise.

Just like Saitama and Garou just had an ego fight on Jupiter, who has the bigger d*ck, but the entire fight was influenced by God.

What if God actually has far more power over people's actions than we realise? That it can influence both the ego and the desires of Earth's inhabitants.

Taking one's inflated sense of self-worth and inflated desires and making them a reality.

In modern English, ego has many meanings. It could mean one's self-esteem; an inflated sense of self-worth; the conscious-thinking self; or in philosophical terms, one's self.

One can get their inflated self-worthyness or one can get their heart's desires or both. But neither option is good, as they all have their karmic retributions. You may get that inflated sense of self-worth at a heavy cost or you can get your wish fulfillment and turned into a monster.

In Shinto, kami are not separate from nature, but are of nature, possessing positive and negative, and good and evil characteristics. They are manifestations of musubi (結び),[2] the interconnecting energy of the universe, and are considered exemplary of what humanity should strive towards. Kami are believed to be "hidden" from this world, and inhabit a complementary existence that mirrors our own: shinkai (神界, "the world of the kami").[3]: 22 To be in harmony with the awe-inspiring aspects of nature is to be conscious of kannagara no michi (随神の道 or 惟神の道, "the way of the kami"

Shinto followers also believe that the kami are the ones who can either grant blessings or curses to a person. Shinto believers desire to appease the evil kami to "stay on their good side", and also to please the good kami. In addition to practicing the four affirmations daily, Shinto believers also wear omamori to aid them in remaining pure and protected. Mamori are charms that keep the evil kami from striking a human with sickness or causing disaster to befall them

Kami are of two minds. They can nurture and love when respected, or they can cause destruction and disharmony when disregarded. Kami must be appeased in order to gain their favor and avoid their wrath. Traditionally, kami possess two souls, one gentle (nigi-mitama) and the other assertive (ara-mitama); additionally, in Yamakage Shinto (see Ko-Shintō), kami have two additional souls that are hidden: one happy (saki-mitama) and one mysterious (kushi-mitama)

God is simply playing with people's spirits this entire time. It gets pissed when people have inflated sense of self-worthyness or excessive desires if it's watching and so, smites them with karma and curses. It's playing the moral police of the universe, the superior ego being who demands perfection and punishes misbehaviour.

Not all that different from biblical god honestly.

Nobody is actually safe.

The more monsters are appearing and stronger monsters, the more God's power over reality grows.

And so too, does it's power over people's spirits.

(funny how it works as a narrative trope though that there's a God (ONE) who influences the narrative haha)

(God is self-insert? lmfao)

No Saitama, you don't want less boring monsters, trust me.

#opm #one punch man #opm spoilers #opm meta #opm god #opm manga panels #atomic samurai #tatsumaki #fubuki #mythology #kami #ego #id #super-ego #opm theory #karma

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torchwood-99 · 1 year

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Arya & Disney Princesses

I want to show similarities between Arya and the Disney Princesses, because why not? I know Sansa is usually held up as being the ‘Disney Princess’ of the series, but she has more in common with the stereotype of the Disney Princess (passive, conventionally feminine, needs to be rescued) as opposed to what the vast majority of Disney Princesses are actually like.

Poor Disney Princesses, they get used as a byword for fragile and passive, but when you look at them, you realise that most of them don’t fit that stereotype at all.

Off the top of my head, the only princess Arya is nothing like is Aurora, who isn’t really the protagonist of the film, the three fairies are.

So, Cinderella. A noble born girl who is bullied forced to serve, whose circumstances change due to a fairy godmother. Arya is bullied, first by her sister and Jeyne, and then by the staff at Harrenhal. Arya is turned into a slave and forced to work under abusive conditions, however her situation turns around due to her kindness and courage winning her the support of Jaqen, an enigmatic character with magic powers. Jaqen offers her three deaths. Three is an important number in the original Cinderella, where the festival lasts for three nights so Cinderella receives three ballgowns. In original Cinderella tales, Cinderella doesn’t have a fairy godmoother, but a tree where her mother is buried. Arya hears messages from trees, giving her faith and courage.

Snow White. A princess, pursued by an evil queen, runs and hides in the woods. Snow White parallels is something that both Sansa and Arya have (princesses, hunted by an evil and vindictive queen. Both have connections to poison). But one thing Arya has that Sansa does not, is the disappearance into the woods. The woods are a key theme in fairy tales, they symbolise danger, change and transformation. Arya is at constant threat living in the wilderness, but it also provides her sanctuary from the Lannisters. Arya takes on a new identity in the woods and ends up disguising herself by acting as a servant, just as Snow White does by cleaning for the Seven Dwarves. Both of them survive and earn their keep through manual labour.

Thematically, Arya shares a great deal with the plots of Snow White and Cinderella.

In terms of characterisation, Arya is more like the later Princesses.

This where the belief that Disney Princesses are the perfect archetype of demure, gentle, conventional femininity.

From Ariel, things are turning around. Ariel is romantic, and falls head over heels in love. But she is also mischievous and disobedient and bold. She regularly goes places that are dangerous and ignores orders to stay within the safe confines of the mer-world. Her curiosity and fascination in the world around her is so great that she repeatedly breaks the rules and pushes boundaries.

Her disobedience is integral to her character. It is not something that pops up the one time, a rare occurrence because she has a crush. She is introduced late to a concert because she is exploring a shipwreck and has been chased by a shark. Instead of being the perfects, dutiful daughter who sings for her father and his court, she is off having adventures and getting into trouble.

She doesn’t fit into the perfect princess life she is meant to live, which causes her to feel isolated.

All the later Disney Princesses struggle against the roles they have been allotted in life, just like Arya.

Belle, dreams of adventure, is mocked and isolated for being odd and strange, rejects the handsome man that all the other girls and guys swoon over, is the one person to see through him and knows him to be the loathsome creature he is (like Arya and a certain other hunk who is big on using antlers in his decorating).

Jasmine. Rebels. Sets her giant pet beast on a rude prince who she despises. Sneaks out and explores instead of staying inside the confines of the castle. Viscously rejects the Prince she is meant to marry and falls deeply in love with a common peasant boy (hi there Gendry!).

Pocahontas, rejects the respectable match suggested by her father, who the rest of the tribe admires and respects (albeit with more justification than Joffrey and Gaston), she is outdoorsy and loves nature, and is a total thrill seeker, as evidenced by her going over that waterfall.

Mulan and Merida? Don’t even need explaining.

Rapunzel and Tiana, strong, independent, willing to fight and get dirty, neither one starts off motivated by romance but by fulfilling their dreams and ambitions.

Tiana works hard at cooking and cleaning to earn a living, just as Arya is made to do.

Rapunzel is a missing princess, held captive, made to clean. Arya goes missing and everyone presumes her dead. She is forced to work as a servant in Harrenhal, both escape and go on adventures with the dark, handsome and snarky orphaned commoner. Can beat the shit out of anyone they want to.

Moana, a natural leader, loves nature, rebels (again!) against the path allotted to her, is brave, a fighter, confrontational and says what she thinks. Just generally strong willed and assertive, with no inclination to being passive or demure.

The only ‘demure and gentle’ Disney Princesses we have are the first three (and Cinderella, when you watch her, isn’t really that all that much). The rest all tend to be assertive, strong willed, outsiders who rebel against the life that has been picked out for them.

If the DIsney film makers today were to look at the ASOIAF leads, to try and find a character for their next film, it’s going to be the rebellious, protective and bold Princess who disappears into the woods and becomes a hero.

#ASOIAF #A Song of Ice and Fire #Arya Stark #Disney Princesses #meta

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5, 25, 42, 43 and 60 with all the depressed horses for the ask game?

Oh gosh, that name is actually sticking. 😂

What’s their most useless, weirdest, or least marketable skill?

(idk if any of these are actual skills tbh, but...)

Rak- least marketable, his ability to adapt into the mindset of being on his own.

Brak- not a skill, per se, but his tendency to hand over all power in a situation to someone else.

Vori- least marketable, the way she almost never tones herself down.

Tindri- least marketable? Her sarcasm. She's great at it, but it doesn't help anyone at all.

Linaleh- least marketable, the way she protects Brak or Vori from the harsher members of the team by not letting them speak to that person until she cools down herself (that takes a very long time).

Loktof- most useless and least marketable, whatever battle skill that ends up sending Rak to the Halls of Healing when they spar.

Jurr- least marketable, the way he comforts the others or protects them by keeping Cin Drallig himself in the dark if necessary.

What’s one thing they’re utterly incapable of doing without the help of someone else?

Rak- being social. Not his fault.

Brak- being anything but nice. He's no good at being mean.

Vori- at leaving someone alone when they want alone time. Someone else has to drag her away and distract her.

Tindri- pulling elaborate pranks on one of the other members of the team. Partly because she's not very subtle about it.

Linaleh- letting down her Guard when someone sends her protective instincts into overdrive. Jurr and/or Tindri usually have to talk to her.

Loktof- calming down after Rakesh annoys him.

Jurr- making big decisions for the team. He's flexible, but he isn't very fond of change.

What’s the typical first impression after meeting this person?

Rak- people usually want nothing to do with him, partly because of his darker personality and anti-social nature. Again, still not his fault.

Brak- people want to never leave his side because he seems that innocent. (He's not, of course).

Vori- usually either a very "hey, I like you, let's be friends" or a "get away from me, you're annoying".

Tindri- "You need help."

Linaleh- people usually wish they had someone as gentle as her to protect them when they were younger (they'd disagree after seeing her get overprotective)

Loktof- people are normally pretty intimidated by him, which is understandable by his appearance, size, and lack of words.

Jurr- "Where have you been all my life?"

What do people notice first about them, as far as their appearance goes?

Rak- either the texture and color of his skin or his height.

Brak- probably the horns or the lines tattooed into his face.

Vori- how short she is, and the fact that she never stops smiling.

Tindri- the blue gems on her forehead.

Linaleh- her hair, most likely. Either that or the way she often scowls.

Loktof- I mean, he's a giant space werewolf- what's there not to notice? 😂

Jurr- either his beard or the kindness in his eyes (the beard since the only Tholothian Jedi we've met are female)

What are some of their simple pleasures?

Rak- quiet evenings where he can only hear the others in the background.

Brak- sitting in the same room as everyone and have no one in a bad mood.

Vori- getting Rak to smile or show some sign that he enjoys being with them. She knows he does, but to see it is another thing.

Tindri- the moments where she knows that the others trust her despite her mischief (given that she does hoard all of their secrets).

Linaleh- being allowed to let her protective guard down and be among the others on equal terms.

Loktof- having a moment alone/mostly alone where Rak is in the room and he doesn't have the urge to throttle him.

Jurr- seeing the others all getting along after a nice shift; drinking tea with Cin.

#thanks for the ask!

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penname-artist · 1 year

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Weird ship/smut dynamics that are fun, go:

(kinda obvious from the title but a warning here for NSFW themes and yada yada)

Blade/Hector/Rotor (which I've written once before and plan a few more parts to) is not only adorable as shit, but also, Blade becomes such a slut between two helicopters that are larger than he is. He just doesn't know what to do so he gives in and just takes it all. He's the "sub when nobody's looking" kind of guy suddenly

Cabbie/Windlifter is honestly so underrated. They are two gentle giants with a lot of comparison, yet a lot of contrast. They just seem like very slow lovey-dovey types (unless you're willing to consider Wind curiously kinky), and they compliment one another quite nicely. A literal planeified Sarge and Fillmore.

Any form of "classic ship" in which the normal roles of the characters gets reversed, for example Dusty/Blade, and Blade/Nick if the smaller of the pair was the dominating one. There's something really, I dunno...cute, about it? Like giving up your power to the less obviously aggressive and letting them slowly unwind you.

Dusty/Dipper, for the reason that I like to perceive their pairing as similarly reversed (With Dipper leading the charge). Though she may come across as overbearing or crowdy, I think in terms of serious relationship she's actually quite calm and affectionate. And yes, a little dom too. Because we know Dusty is very much a twink of a thing. ("I bet she totally pegs you, doesn't she?")

#disney planes #disneyplanes #planes fire and rescue #disney planes 2 #blade ranger #dusty crophopper #nick lopez #cabbie #windlifter #lil' dipper #Hector vector #rotor turbosky

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dawllick · 7 months

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Stranger Things Thoughts

No one asked but after my annual rewatch wanted to share some season 4 musingssss

Okay so first:

I really hope that Nancy ends the series single. I don’t see the writers back tracking to make Robin x Nancy thing (which I’m for and find delightful and hilarious due to their canon dynamic), and I don’t want her to end up with Steve or Jonathan at this point. Jonathan wants something different, and I feel Steve has this idolized version of Nancy. Her character is one I could see still seeking mystery and adventure in the future, if they kill Nancy in S5 I would be genuinely shocked. I truly love the idea of her ending the series single and on good terms with everyone, mainly due to her age. Going through college I saw way too many people that have been dating or haven’t been single since middle school, and it’s be cool to end the show with a character was a focal point in the romance aspect for a good chunk of it single.

Kiddos:

Dustin: I literally just want him to live. I don’t think they’d kill any of the kiddos but like….Max is on thin ice soooooooooo

Lucas: For the other kiddos to give him more love? Season four he gave and gave and gave and gave. Lucas needs more like…appreciation lol

Max: omg girl I need you to live or something pls

Mike: …..they won’t kill him and nothing bad has happened to him. Like no, the worst thing to occur to him was when Billy knocked him out in S3 and he was fine a few mins later. He’ll be fine.

El: my sweet baby angel, I want you to tear a whole dimension apart. I’d love to see her do smth new with her powers…idk what but like if she’s back to full steam I think she deserves some new tricks as a treat

Will: best boy for last, I am still holding out on Will getting powers. He was in the upside down for a week, AND had Vecna in his mind for like…..a few days and managed to still get a message to the gang. Plus! I wanna see more sibling interactions between him an El, I am more interested in that than whatever shipping is going on between the children which I can’t get behind bc….they’re like…13? 14? They’re babies. ALSO I hope Will comes out to his friends as well, but also I hope they don’t introduce some random new character for him to get a crush on. I’m not huge on Will x Mike mainly bc I’m not a huge Mike fan, and again….shipping….

Adults:

Joyce: this woman and her children need a fucking vacation, Joyce should get a gun and like….idk what else Joyce is a great woman and she and Hopper deserve a long nap

Hopper: I hope he has like something go right for him this season. Like have a super good time with something and it not be a direct part of story development let the man have emotional rest. Also get him some lasagna and bread sticks.

Enzo: pls give me more Enzo, he’s a lil daddy also seems like a…character who has more to add to the story

Murray: He’s my baby girl, he has a black belt, he speaks Russian, my father and I both adore him, he’s a bitch, he’s got the biggest heart, he flew out to check on Joyce after she lost the call, he went with her to Russia to get Hopper back, and the funniest guy on there (to me). IF he dies, after making me watch Bob, Aleksi, and my beloved Eddie die I actually become a hater. He is the one character whose death I don’t think I could handle, well maybe Steve but yeah

Teens:

Robin: let her function, like a bit better around Vicky, I still need her to be a disaster otherwise however. Also live, she’s sweet and should not be separated from Steve

Nancy: see above

Jonathan: I hope he and Nancy amicably break up, and be better friends because of it. They do work well together. If they stay together I’ll be surprised because they had some issues in season 3, and then more obvious ones in season 4. Narrative wise they are headed for break up city, I’ll be shocked if they make it.

Argyle: I need him to live, he’s the gentle giant, the Shaggy and scooby, he’s precious.

Steve:

…

Where do I start? Okay SO Steve is babygirl, and I’m over here thinking it would be neat for Steve to work on himself S5. I don’t see Nancy x Steve working again because 1: I’m not a fan of a character ending a relationship and jumping to another. I didn’t like how quickly Jonathan and Nancy got together in S2. 2., Steve had no romantic interest in Nancy in season 3. Literally none, it felt weird to have him pining over her in season 4. Steve has been used to subvert quite a few tropes already, and has become a very kind character because of it. He spends time with Dustin and gives him advice, he went to the basketball game and cheered for Lucas when everyone else was doing something else (Max gets a pass but she wasn’t there tho), constantly put himself between the kids and danger, accepted Robin for who she was when she came out to him, and ran back into danger for Nancy and Jonathan when they first fought the demogorgan.

I think Steve is my favorite character in this entire show, there are aspects of him that I relate to. He’s not the smartest guy there, but he tries, he wants to help his friends. He wants to protect, he wants to love and be loved so bad. Steve looks out for others so much, and I want to see him have a happy ending, but like…a satisfying happy ending. Idk how else to put it.

Hopes/Theories:

Eddie is still alive, because I’m delulu but also it would be fun to have him come back in season 5. He doesn’t have to come back as a bad guy, but I’m not opposed to him coming back with suddenly no memory and to be used against the kiddos and teens as a friend they left to die in the upside down (again), annnnndddd maybe having some more monstrous features about him…that go away as he remembers his friends and humanity. Anyways I really would love to see him again because also…like Eddie / Robin / Steve / Nancy as a group working together had such chemistry oh my God. Like they all had such fun chemistry together, and Jonathan is def better suited to be with Will/Mike/Argyle. Good dynamics.

Will should get powers and rip Vecna apart or at least help El in doing so. See above for more reasons why. But also Vecna put Will through a lot. Will needs some closure from the trauma he had.

Alternatively: Max gets powers from where El brought her back, being connected to Vecna who tortured her mental health, and being “blank” at the end of season 4. Her mind it’s own sensory deprivation tank, and during her “coma” maybe she develops something.

Thats all I got and if you read this, I’m so sorry this is just rambles and I’m not even going to tag it other than long post lol

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