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The fact it was a last minute/unplanned thing makes it SO MUCH worse. Ugh. 😭

It's been seven years since the final book of The Lunar Chronicles, but after finally talking myself into a series reread I really need to get this book rant off of my chest... Salt warning!

WHY DID WOLF HAVE TO HAVE ALL HIS WORST FEARS COME TO PASS?? Why was it necessary for him to go through such *permanent* physical/mental trauma, pain, and be forced to forever live out his life-long nightmare of being *forced* to complete the wolf-soilder-hybrid operation?? (He didn't even choose to go out and fight in the confrontation that led to his capture. Cinder chose for him. 🥲)

What does this "twist" add to the series? What part of the plot made it necessary in order to make things work? I don't understand why this is a thing. Was this the compromise for not killing off one of the many main characters? I mean, Wolf literally recognizes and switches back to the "good guys" as soon as he sees them. UGH. All the other characters get to walk away fairly (long term) unscathed, but not Wolf. This twist almost ruined the whole series for me the first time I read it in 2015 and time hasn't made it make sense...

Wolf and Scarlet are literally the punching bags/fall guys of the Lunar Chronicles. (I'm sure everyone feels this way about their favorite LC characters, but these are mine, so I'm Salty.)

I've been salty about this for 7 years. Is it just me? 🙈

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It's been seven years since the final book of The Lunar Chronicles, but after finally talking myself into a series reread I really need to get this book rant off of my chest... Salt warning!

WHY DID WOLF HAVE TO HAVE ALL HIS WORST FEARS COME TO PASS?? Why was it necessary for him to go through such *permanent* physical/mental trauma, pain, and be forced to forever live out his life-long nightmare of being *forced* to complete the wolf-soldier-hybrid operation?? (He didn't even choose to go out and fight in the confrontation that led to his capture. Cinder chose for him. 🥲)

What does this "twist" add to the series? What part of the plot made it necessary in order to make things work? I don't understand why this is a thing. Was this the compromise for not killing off one of the many main characters? I mean, Wolf literally recognizes and switches back to the "good guys" as soon as he sees them. UGH. All the other characters get to walk away fairly (long term) unscathed, but not Wolf. This twist almost ruined the whole series for me the first time I read it in 2015 and time hasn't made it make sense...

Wolf and Scarlet are literally the punching bags/fall guys of the Lunar Chronicles. (I'm sure everyone feels this way about their favorite LC characters, but these are mine, so I'm Salty.)

I've been salty about this for 7 years. Is it just me? 🙈

#the lunar chronicles #Lunar Chronicles salt #ze'ev kesley #scarlet benoit #Wolf and Scarlet #salt #Time isn't healing these salty wounds #haha #Why did you come for my MVP and OTP? #I'm so out of the tumblr loop I'm not even sure OTP is a thing anymore #but I needed to rant somewhere #😂

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Lukanette Character Tic: Shoulder Touch

Ever notice how whenever Luka sees Marinette hurt or upset, his immediate go-to reach out and touch her shoulder?

He not only literally reaches out when she's hurting, but offers physical comfort and reassurance by doing so.

Even when he has every reason to be mad (like having his music stolen), his instinct is still to place a reassuring hand on her shoulder and tries to lead her away since he doesn't want HER to be further subjected to an infuriating situation.

And when he thinks he was the one who said or did something to hurt her...

And it's not just when she's upset either!

When he's teaching her how to play the guitar and she's clearly a little unsure of herself, notice how he offers reassurance and support:

Although the touch also changes significance when she does become upset about something a few moments later...

No jealousy or judgement, just helping her look at a situation that makes her unhappy in another way while still offering physical and moral support.

And when she's distraught over a situation he doesn't understand...

BOOM! Shoulder touch.

Even when offering a literal shoulder to cry on...

Notice the hand placement.

IDK, I just love how it's a nice, consistent, grounding character tic.

Whenever Marinette is hurting, uncomfortable, or upset, Luka's first instinct is to place his hands on her shoulder--to reach out and ask if she's okay, and to offer comfort and reassurance.

It makes him feel more "real" and their relationship more natural and authentic imo, since not only is physical comfort/touch a consistent part of their relationship, but he does so in a consistent way.

Bonus round:

Even after they start dating and their relationship is on the rocks (BOOOO!), notice Luka still touches her shoulders when she's clearly distraught and he wants to reassure her they can work it out. And then they did and lived happily ever after.

#lukanette #never noticed how often Luka does this #Now I ship them even more #miraculousladybug

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*Sees tons of MLB spoilers*

Me: But where is Luka?

I

Need

More

LUKA! 😭

#miraculous season 4 #MLB #luka couffaine #I'm pretty sure he's either made this show better or ruined it for me by not being in more episodes 🙃

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Captain Swan + 🍂✨fall aesthetic✨🍂

#captain swan #once upon a time #ouat

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No, it’s quite the opposite.

#miraculous ladybug #luka couffaine #marinette dupain cheng #ladybug #lukanette #All other ML ships are dead to me #lukanette forever #I only watch for the Luka moments now #miraculous season 4

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LUKA COUFFAINE, TRUE MVP OF THE EPISODE

#miraculous ladybug spoilers #miraculous season 4 #luka couffaine #lukanette #Why is he so perfect? #this is the endgame I want #😭 #ml ephemeral spoilers #Give me all the luka scenes!!!!

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I'm not saying that Glaciator 2 spoilers have my inner Marichat shipper self hyped... nope. Not one bit. Nuh uh. I've moooooved on. Nothing to see here. 🙈🙊

#miraculous ladybug spoilers #ml season 4 spoilers #marichat #glaciator 2 #bring it on #it's been so long since we've gotten even a hint of marichat #!!!!!!!

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Mmm thinking about this episode,,

#lukanette #ml wishmaker #ml s4 spoilers #THIS IS BEAUTIFUL #no clumsiness and mixed up words #no awkwardness and embarrassment #just happiness and ease #beautiful animation

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The fact that my two favorite Miraculous Ladybug ships are Lukanette and Marichat means I'm pretty much doomed either way I look, right?

#miraculous ladybug #lukanette #marichat #send help #why do the writers get me hooked only to sink my ships?

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#sunset #ocean view

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When you’re ready, I’ll be here for you, Marinette.

#miraculousladybug #lukanette #luka couffaine #marinette dupain cheng

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Elizabeth, I wanted to say…

#wcth #when calls the heart #nathan x elizabeth #forever salty about how the writers ruined this show #I guess money CAN buy love #Nathan deserved better

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Can we just take a moment to melt over the fact that Luka personally made sure Marinette was safely hidden, and then the first moment it was all clear went back for her? 😭❤

#miraculous season 4 #mlb spoilers #lukanette #This ship has ruined all other mlb ships for me #Give me all the luka scenes

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Lukanette besties PLZZZZZZZ they’re toooooo cute 🥺🥺

#Lukanette #I will go down with this ship

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A L W A Y S , T H E N . 

#ffx #final fantasy x #tidus x yuna

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Favourite Final Fantasy Ships ♥ Tidus & Yuna (Final Fantasy X/X-2)

“Stay with me, until the end. Please.” “Not until the end. Always.” “Always, then.”

#ffx tidus #final fantasy X #tidus x yuna #final fantasy x-2