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[Gruul leaned in conspiratorially, putting a big, beefy arm around his shoulders. “Audrey told me that what I thought was happening when I met you lot, was not happening at all.” The warchief looked appropriately bewildered at this admission. “I thought she and Remy—but she told me no. Though, to be fair, she wasn’t sure what was goin on between you and Remy—“

Oh, for—this again. “Gruu-uul,” Greckles groaned, exasperated. “I just got here!”]

#the unexpectables #panic grimtongue #greckles birdman #task of alivast #remus corbeau #dnd #sailtheplains #Winter of Alivast #Hellina of Alivast #Solliandris #Borky T Orky #Borky Dawncaller #Praise Oreyara #fanfic: the hands we're dealt #Gruul Hellhorn

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#invader zim #gir invader zim #Log (The Unexpectables) #lol

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@greeneyedgypsy13

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This, for real. The writing is just so barren.

I think that there is a line that can be crossed into straight up negligence from the disparity of intent vs how the scenes are written/what they convey within the context of other scenes.

You can definitely see a writer's intent through their work, but if they bungle their own techniques or if their lore's/premise's rationale is not logical or/nor consistent with their intent, then inevitably the effect of their writing is going to be different from their intent. And that will shape the message into a different entity of itself. Which happens in HotD, even though the writers wanted us to feel that:

Rhaenyra was being either rational or strong by her refusing to imprison Otto, being affected by Alicent's page, and not even thinking that the war she proposed to Daemon (epi 7) about...but then calls it "his" war (epi 10)...and the inconsistency has yielded so many different fan theories as to why she is like this in-universe-wise (from Daemon just trying to fortify the castle against any possible attacks to her trying to get Rhaenyra's non-conflict-having-self on her side) precisely b/c the writing is inconsistent and disallows the sort of rage to their Rhaenyra that in a person that actually helps to clear their mind

Alicent's motivations to attack Rhaenyra for years at the Red Keep, at first seemed to come from her hating that Rhaenyra for the act of sex itself, not the consequences Otto warns her of bc Alicent never actually says to Rhaenyra that she was angry at her for her kids' sake in that episode. We only have their confrontation, her fearing Rhaenyra lied/her talking to Cole, and her green dress "war" declaration later. If Rhaenyra had been found out without Otto lurking, wouldn't it be better for her son, as it makes him seem the "better" candidate, thus removing Rhaenyra as a threat to her kids? Then why does episode 4 Alicent get so angry? No, in episode 4, she's angry that Rhaenyra got to have sexual freedoms, as further supported by the contrast of her and Dameon vs Alicent and Viserys. In episode 8, after Rhaenyra mere apologizes for not seeing how Alicent has worked hard to "comfort" Viserys and run the castle (a Queen's duty), Alicent is ready to accept her as the next Queen and put aside her previous desperation/assurance that Rhaenyra is her children's inevitable enemy -> it reduces our ability to accept the depth of their supposedly close years-long bond and its dynamic from the get go. The relationship is supposed to underpin the emotional value of the entire show, but the writers have contradicted themselves every which way, in every scene and has never given us a real reasons why/how these two became friends wand why they ever valued each other in the first place

Perhaps all of these can be "fixed" with more scenes, longer scenes, less time jumps...but at the core:

the writers thought that what they presented as the final scene/the HotD canon universe was enough to establish their characters when it wasn't...we are forced to only access these published scenes as they are the only HotD "canon", the rest is subject to built on assumption of consequences and more liable to headcanons because we do not see specific actions in the time b/t jump cuts that lead to situations of the next episode

the biggest problem is that they think that taking away these women's ambition, removing a lot of their female AND male support, and removing their expressed fieryness that makes up a large part of their initial enjoyability -- you can't argue against sexism while using sexist imagery, logic, etc., which HotD has done

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[The Blood Axes were all trying to paint their wagons red, believing that might improve the speed. That seemed like a logical enough idea to the rest that someone went and bought enough red paint to coat the wall around Tent Town. Still others mounted their wagons with spikes and streamers (often both). One wagon (the Dawn-Brawlers) had several antlers mounted to the beams and wheel spokes, sticking out into the air like rotating spike arms.]

#fanfic: the hands we're dealt #the unexpectables #panic grimtongue #greckles birdman #task of alivast #Remus Corbeau #Borky T Orky #dnd #Winter of Alivast #Solliandris #Hellina #Dawnbrawlers #orc business #more dakka

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[Borky being a Warboss always threw a wrench in things, the rogue pondered. Orcs, like kobolds, followed strength. And honestly, among his own kin, Borky lacked the raw power that some of them had. But he made up for it in cunning. Though, Greckles had never really seen him in full Warboss mode. It was quieter than he’d expected, sort of reminded him of Gruul Hellhorn, now that he thought about it.]

#the unexpectables #panic grimtongue #greckles birdman #task of alivast #Borky T Orky #fanfic: the hands we're dealt #Remus Corbeau #Blood of Gnash #Blood Axes #Double Tusk #Iron Claws #Solliandris #Hellina #Winter of Alivast #DawnBrawlers

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[The warboss just shook his head. “Got things I gotta do here, Rem.”

Remy floundered awkwardly for a moment. It was strange, seeing Borky so solemn. The only time that compared was when the orc had spoken to him before he’d fought Agranak, and had been uncertain if he could beat the warchief. So Remy said simply, “Ah, of course, Borky.”]

#sailtheplains #the unexpectables #panic grimtongue #greckles birdman #task of alivast #fanfic #Borky T Orky/Dawncaller #fanfic: the hands we're dealt

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[Borky sighed and rubbed his brow. “What d’you know about G’nash?”

Mister Borpington perked. “Oh! I know plenty about ganache! It is a smooth, thick chocolate with cream. You can use it in all sorts of delicious desserts! Why do you need to know about ganache?”

Borky stared at him, trying to parse out what he’d just heard. “Whut?”]

#the unexpectables #fanfic #greckles birdman #task of alivast #panic grimtongue #Remus Corbeau #dnd #podcast #sailtheplains #Borky T Orky #fanfic: the hands we're dealt #Borky Dawncaller

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The Hands We're Dealt | Part 01

I could not get this idea out of my brain. It kept coming back, wanted to write about Borky more and bring back some of the folks i made up from the first piece I did. So I finally wrote some down. (I listen on the podcast. I haven't even started Campaign two yet.)

[The taller orc straightened. “Warboss, I’m Toknag, second son of Yuthi and Ursine. This one is my younger brother, Rathnak. We heard there was a Warboss here who defeated Agranak, the champion of G'nash of the Blood Axes, at the Mountain of Repetition."

"That's me, yeah, Warboss Borky of Alivast," Borky agreed.]

#the unexpectables #podcast #sailtheplains #fanfic #ao3 author #dnd #Borky T Orky #Remus Corbeau #Greckles Birdman #Task of Alivast #Panic Grimtongue #fanfic: the hands we're dealt

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Fanfic is great for writing practice. ✍️

just so you know, you have some followers who enjoy/write fanfiction. not saying their urls rn bc i don’t wanna air out dirty laundry in public but if you want them so you can block and report, just say the word and i’ll dm you a list

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I managed to finish the short story I wrote about Remy’s dad.

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Pandion also sat at the table. The fatherly kenku seemed insatiably curious about Remy’s friends, as if to make up for his absence, and said: “I have heard that you know others among the Gryphon Riders?”

Task very proudly told him about Winter and her place among the riders. “She’s tough, quick, silent as an owl and perfect aim. And her gryphon is small but definitely the fastest among them.”

“That’s how you know he’s smitten,” Borky told the table. “Task wants to fight next to her, so he’s got her traits pinned.”

#the unexpectables #Pandion Corbeau #Panic Grimtongue #Remy Corbeau #Greckles Birdman #Task of Alivast #Borky the Orky #writing: fractured gods #MontyGlu

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Aria startled, clearly not expecting those words. "I, ah, yeah, it has? Uh, are you all right?" She eyed the elder kenku man, unable to help bringing up the last mental image of her father. Surrounded by fire, screaming citizens, smoke and blood, with two crossbow bolts sticking out of him. Similar eyes. But she erred to politeness. "Is this a guest...?"

The ragged man staggered, almost taking a knee. "Oh, Aria, my clever little mischief-feather. Do you remember, I used to call you that?"

Aria stopped still, staring at him. His voice...

#the unexpectables #Pandion Corbeau #Remus Corbeau #greckles birdman #borky the orky #panic grimtongue #task of alivast #montyglu #writing: fractured gods

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[Something called an Abyssal Chicken pushed the bags out for the larger demon to hand over. Borky saw their eyeless faces and clawed little feet, clinging to the edge of the leather bags. Zilo exchanged the money for them and they brought everything back. Borky threw his hands to the ceiling. "Their whole heads opened up! What part of it is the chicken?!"]

#the unexpectables #writing: fractured gods #pandion corbeau #remy corbeau #greckles birdman #borky the orky #panic grimtongue #task of alivast #sigil #montyglu

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Planned Parenthood got LOUDR 🔊 @ Tumblr

WHO THEY ARE:

Planned Parenthood’s mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, educator, and passionate advocate in the U.S. as well as a strong partner to health and rights organizations around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people.

WHAT THEY DID:

🩺 On October 1, 2021, Planned Parenthood partnered with Tumblr to rally supporters for abortion justice and defend access to abortions at 539 rallies in every state.

🩺 On September 3, 2021, Tumblr and Planned Parenthood partnered up in response to a Texas law that came into effect September 1, S.B. 8., effectively banning abortion in the state and asking private citizens to act as bounty hunters who “enforce” the law.

We made the following calls to action along with the graphic below:

Ways to take action:

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Make a donation: Text “Texas” to 22422 or visit wearepp.org/Texas

P.S. Check out @plannedparenthood's Tumblr blog

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[“Never before, in all my time, have I ever had two mortals come to me with the same regret. Many are similar, of course, because mortals often fall into the same traps of vice and love. But I have never seen two that were the same that didn’t already know of the other’s presence. And so now, I am very curious to find you here.”

The head swiveled around to Remy. “When you came upon my broken mirror, boy, what were you looking for?”]

#writing: fractured gods #The Unexpectables #dnd #fanwriting #panic grimtongue #greckles birdman #borky the orky #task of alivast #Sigil #forgotten Realms #MontyGlu #Remus Corbeau

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[“What the fuck does that mean?” Atlas asked, looking more curious now, academic, even.

“It means I saw Elizabeth Comstock die twice too,” Sally growled.]

#bioshock #bioshock infinite #bioshock infinite burial at sea #Jack Ryan #Booker Dewitt #Elizabeth Comstock #alternate universe #Eleanor Lamb #sophia lamb #Atlas #Rapture #plasmids #vigors #crossover #genderswap #butterfly effect #Dewitt family #writing: variable mannequin #fanwriting #beeees