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“The black purral”

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#cute things

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Back at it again.

I imagine Varian probably eventually opened up about some of his traumatic history, and then encountering it again. I just have thoughts.

#Whoa this looks really nice! #well done! #tts #rta #varian #andrew #gif edit

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okay but the ending of Tangled. Let’s talk about it again. The scene with the lights reveals to both of them what has been slowly growing between them over the course of the journey —though in a way that journey towards each other started before they met—and that is that: they love each other. They’re the other’s match, to quote Ever After. And the thing that I love about it is that as SOON as they have this realization the story rips them apart and sets them on separate but equally swift paths to destruction, both to a prison that will end with their death most likely, but the tearing apart does NOT involve misunderstandings or the belief that the other betrayed them. Which is what stories almost always use for the last nadir before the resolution! Even though Mother Gothel sets it up for Rapunzel to believe that, she sees through it quickly and believes in the faithfulness of Eugene’s heart towards her.

And I just love it because it keeps the drama and focus exactly where it should be—on the fact that each knows the other is in danger and has to face the possibility (and try to fight against it becoming a reality) that this person they love could DIE. And it just —-it crystallizes it so beautifully. They have to FIGHT for each other and they do, fighting even each other in a race to save each other. Nothing that follows the scene with the lights could really be more narratively dramatic or suitable or satisfying than that love being put to the ultimate test. Anything else would be melodrama or foolishness or a let-down. A step backward. they are past the point of misunderstandings or cliches. They stand suddenly at the ultimate place for any relationship—testing the quality of love against its ultimate and only rival: death! And they both face it without flinching, almost without thinking.

And the story takes them up to the very point of losing each other one final time with Eugene literally about to die in her arms. And her heart breaks so deeply because she believes that it IS the end. But the thing about something like that, something that profound is that something new HAS to come out of it. Or maybe a better way to say it is that something can. Her heart breaks and it makes total sense on every level that this heartbreak changes her profoundly, unlocking this new power for her in a new way. She crosses the threshold of childhood with this heartbreak, with this sacrifice. But the ending isn’t death but a new beginning for BOTH of them. Both of them in a way DO die in those moments but then they get to come back to life in a new and different way. But only because they had the courage to sacrifice everything of themselves for love. It is so stunningly beautiful I am going to CRY.

#tangled #rapunzel #princess rapunzel #eugene #eugene fitzherbert #flynn rider #character analysis #plot analysis

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Sloth playing with water

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#cute #cute things #wholesome #wholesome post #sloth

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Hiccup and Toothless in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2010) dir. Cris Sanders, Dean DeBlois

#still one of the best movies EVER #httyd #hiccup #toothless #forbidden friendship #a boy and his dragon

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#cute #cute things #cat #wholesome #wholesome post

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Varian art dump because We love him<3

#tts #rta #varian #tts varian #rta varian #lovely fan art

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here we go again 

#portal #portal 2 #lovely fan art #chell #wheatley #human!wheatley #android!wheatley #glados #human!glados #android!glados

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“She’s right, Dad.” Second—and for now last—screenshot redraw of Varian. (Secret of the Sundrop. again)

#sassy boi #tts #rta #tts varian #rta varian #lovely fan art #secret of the sundrop

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Varian giving Rapunzel the softest looks.

#baby boi! #tts #rta #tts varian #rta varian #varian #rapunzel #princess rapunzel #fluff #friendship

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【HTTYD】  - Dogfight - inprnt shop https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/jowellshe/dogfight/

#nice! #httyd #hiccup #toothless #lovely fan art

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“Gauze in the Wound” - Part 25, Preview

Hello Tumblr! It’s been a long while!

It’s hard to believe it’s been about five years since I started my “Gauze in the Wound” fic. I wish I had it completed ages ago, but other things in life have had to take priority, and, to be honest, with TTS/RTA itself having wrapped production, a lot of the drive to write fan fiction pieces for it has waned on and off in me during the couple years following its finale. (Plus getting locked out of my Tumblr account for a time didn’t help either.  xP)

However, I’m still very fond of the series, and I do want to bring this piece to a conclusion. So, while I don’t have this next chapter fully finished, I did want to post this preview of chapter 25, as a sort of Advent present for anyone still wanting to read the story! Thank you for your patience! This has been a great fandom to be a part of, and I miss the days of geeking out over new episodes and coming up with theories for what was in store next!

I hope you’re all doing well, and are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas season!

All the best, ~ Cody

AS ALWAYS, THIS PREVIEW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE THE FINAL DRAFT!

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“Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour increasingly. That is the great work of love among the fellowship of the weak that is the human family.” ~ Henri Nouwen

“Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.”  ~ C. S. Lewis

“I closed me eyes, I couldn’t see And now I’ve lost all I could be I disappeared, faded away Gave up my world, but now I pray, ‘Give me a chance to mend Let it begin, don’t let it end!’

I wanna live again! I wanna live again! If I could go back then I’d do it all again One day I’m gonna die But I’ll put up a fight till then If I could live again I wanna live again!

When things got hard, I lost control I’d take it back with all my soul Here in this hell, it’s sinkin’ in The slice of heaven I was livin’ in Give me the chance to start Breathin’ it in with all of my heart!

I wanna live again! I wanna live again! If I could go back then I’d do it all again One day I’m gonna die But I’ll put up a fight till then If I could live again I wanna live again…!”

~ “Live Again” by Jeremy Jordan

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“I am Lord Demanitus…”

Of course, at these words, Varian immediately thought of when Zhan Tiri had fooled him with his own lies about being Lord Demanitus. Varian shook his head, certain that Zhan Tiri was just feeding him more illusions. He couldn’t trust this man!

“No!” Varian yelped, taking a step back, feeling the light of the silver people grow more intense behind him as he did so. It made a shudder run up his spine, but the figures behind him didn’t seem at all alarmed as Varian continued to cry out. “D-don’t try this with me again Zhan Tiri! I know it’s you! Y-you’re not going to take me in again, you hear!? I won’t let you!”

But the man only smiled sympathetically before calmly removing one of his gloves. He then held up his bare hand, the back of it glowing with a mark emblazoned upon it. It was the same mark that Varian had seen decorating several of his father’s things that he’d left behind after…after being sealed in the amber – a circle with three marks slashed across one side.

“I understand, Varian,” the man said gently. “But hear me, my son, and know the truth.”

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#it's been a looooong time #gauze in the wound #tts #rta #tangled the series #rapunzel's tangled adventure #varian #tts varian #rta varian #lord demanitus #angst #forgiveness #hope

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DAAAAAAMMMMN I'VE HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A LOOOOOOONNNNNNNNG TIME! What happened YOU alright!?

Thank you for your message @varian2637!!! Sorry it's taken me a while to respond.

Ok, so, explanation time!

First of all, I do want to thank everyone who has sent me messages and comments over the last few months. It does brighten my day when I see your kind words, so while I may not respond right away, I do appreciate all of it, so thank you!!

As for why I haven't been as active on Tumblr this year (2021) as previously, some of the reasoning has simply been that the fandoms I've tended to be involved with on Tumblr have kind of petered out, at least in terms of source material. While I always like seeing the cool things that the fandoms continue to create, my enthusiasm/inspiration has dwindled a bit when I'm no longer waiting for the next episode or the next game or whatever to come out from the source material. So that's part of the reason for my absence.

Other reasons for my absence have been on a more personal level, so I won't disclose much detail here, but a significant portion of it has had to do with situational and emotional issues. I do want to make it clear to any readers that I am NOT in any danger, and I am NOT at risk of self harm. But it has been a rather emotional time for me this last year - in some ways good, in some ways not so good - and to help alleviate some of the strain I've had to trim back on certain forms of social media. Nobody has bullied me or anything over Tumblr, but it's just been one of the platforms that I decided to step away from for a little bit in order to try to make room for other things that have needed my attention. On a practical level, I've also had to take care of some essential life matters that have required time (like work, home and family, etc.), so there's that too.

So, yeah, those are pretty much the main reasons why I haven't been posting or interacting as much on Tumblr - some difficulty finding the inspiration/enthusiasm from before, and some personal matters that have needed my attention. I do have people here with me that I can turn to for support for any struggles I may be having, and some very good things have been happening to me as well, so I definitely don't want any of you worrying about me! If you do, however, feel inclined to send any thoughts or prayers my way, I do always appreciate that as well! :D

Thank you again!!

~ Cody

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Gauze in the Wound - Part 24

“‘In sterquiliniis invenitur’ – in filth it will be found. This is perhaps the prime ‘alchemical’ dictum. What you need most is always to be found where you least wish to look. … In rejecting our errors, we gain short-term security – but throw away our identity with the process that allows us to transcend our weaknesses and tolerate our painfully limited lives. …In participating in the process, the alchemists identified with the exploratory hero, and turned themselves unconsciously…into ‘that which redeems.’ This identification was complicated by the fact the the alchemist also considered himself as partaking of the state of matter – as belonging in the ‘state necessitating redemption.’ This basically meant that the alchemist viewed himself, at least in part, as occupying the same category as ‘matter’ (as well as being that which could become ‘gold,’ and which could aid in the transformation). … The alchemist was an unredeemed, suffering man, in search of an inexpressible ideal.”

~ Jordan Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief

“‘But I am not your judge. We must go to your true judges now. I am to bring you there.’ ‘My judges?’ ‘Why, yes, child. The gods have been accused by you. Now’s their turn.’ ‘I cannot hope for mercy.’ ‘Infinite hopes – and fears – may both be yours. Be sure that, whatever else you get, you will not get justice.’ ‘Are the gods not just?’ ‘Oh no, child. What would become of us if they were?’”

~ The Fox and Queen Oruel, Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis

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“Cursed short arms!” the un-man grumbled, reaching to pull himself up the rocky slope. What had begun as such a delight in wearing the boy’s form was now becoming annoying as he climbed his way up the mountain. While Zhan Tiri did have some of his additional strength to assist him, even that couldn’t make up for the smaller stature he now donned. But it would be worth it soon. Soon he would be back in his original body, and then he could really get to work!

“And as for the boy,” he thought aloud as he pulled himself up. “He’ll still be useful until I can get the actual Moonstone for myself. If he behaves, I might even let him join me as a disciple! Now wouldn’t that be nice – the Heir of Demanitus as my servant! Ha ha! Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I’ve had any competent servants.”

The un-man scowled now, thinking of his previous pawns. “Curse them,” he spat, gripping another rock. “Inept fools. And Gothel! That traitorous, vain, sniveling coward! Stuck around just long enough to get her hands on the incantation, and then what did she do? She went and hoarded the Sundrop for herself! Fah! I should’ve figured. She was always the worst of my followers. Tromus may still be of some use I suppose. And Sugracha…Well…” the demon grinned wickedly. “She had her chance…and I’ve made use of what was left.”

Zhan Tiri gave another grunt of exertion as he finally reached the top of the rocky gorge he’d been scaling. The land had changed a bit since he’d last been there. The trails leading up to Janus Point had become rough and overgrown now. He could remember the days when it was well-worn from those who traveled there to engage in dark rituals. Now it was all a deserted wasteland – nearly forgotten like a bad dream by those living in the kingdom below.

“But not for long,�� he thought as he adjusted the mirror strapped to his shoulders, continuing his hike. “Soon, their nightmare will rise again!”

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#tts #rta #gitw #gauze in the wound #fan fiction #varian #xavier the blacksmith #zhan tiri #lord demanitus #'It's been a looooong time. How have you been?'

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Photographer captured the image of a tiny owl hiding from rain under a mushroom

📷: Tanja Brandt-Tierfotografie

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Scared boy.

Don’t hurt him...

#why must you hurt me in this way? #tts #rta #varian #angst #secret of the sun drop

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I miss them…

#same #tts #rta #cute fan art