#I pass the bechdel test

[justadumbasskid]

RimWorld Writing | Valley Station 1

She had been in here all day. Every day for the past four days, at least. Mei, the group’s resident combat Mechanitor, and a damn fine one at that. During the time of the First Factory, she had commanded two militors, two bellicors, one omicron, two knights, two centipede blasters, and a War Queen. All had eventually been scrapped to make way for their successors, or had been sold along with the First Factory, but still, an impressive resume. Now, in the time of Valley Station, she crouched low in front of a huge Archotech pylon. One of four towers on the North, East, South, and West surrounding a great Archotech structure in the middle. The cluster of Archotech artifacts emitted a constant psychic pulse that tugged on the seams of any psychically-tuned brain nearby. Volz was particularly sensitive to its influence, and suppressed a groan as a headache bloomed inside her skull.

“Mei,” Volz called from the sunlit slate doorway of their great temple, Mei was pulled from her musings and turned her eyes away from the glowing Archotech structure to her companion. Volz held a packaged survival meal in her hand and beckoned for Mei to take it. “You’ve been spending too much time here, Mei, even you need to eat sometime.”

Mei clutched at the plackart of her marine-issue power armor, and looked away, “I’m not hungry…” A common response from her, as she’s equipped with a miniturized nuclear reactor instead of a stomach. Volz shook a canteen in her other hand as a response.

“Water, then. I can hear your dehydration.” Volz’s lips crooked into what she hoped was a reassuring smile as she rolled her Archotech eyes playfully. With the popping crackle of stiff bones (they really needed to get bionic legs sometime) Mei stood, and gratefully accepted the offered water. She drank deeply, and summoned the courage to turn her attention away from their collective object of worship to speak to Volz.

“I just…does it not intrigue any of you? The mystery of its use to the Archotechs? How it relates to the great Archonexus? I can’t focus on anything else for long, I always find my mind wandering back to it. It calls to me. Please, tell me you’ve heard it!” Mei babbled just barely-coherently. She’s an intimidating figure with her power armor and Mechcommander helmet, but she appears weak as a kitten compared to the glorious Archotech artifact standing tall above her. Volz placed a reassuring hand onto Mei’s armored shoulder, hopefully calming the volatile mechanitor. 

“We’ve all heard it,” Volz assures, guiding Mei’s head so she can only focus on her pair of artificial eyes, “We didn’t build this temple around it to hide its influence from us, such a feat would be impossible, and pointless. We built this because it told us to, it commands our respect and attention. We built this temple to revere the glory of the Archonexus, and all this artifact represents.” 

“But..?” Mei whispered, guessing Volz’s next line of speech. Volz nodded.

“But, we’re of no use to the Archonexus when we’re starving, dehydrated, and dead. I’m not saying that there are more important things going on right now than our holy mission, but we need to focus on the basics regardless.” Volz pressed the crinkling paper packaged meal into Mei’s limp hands, forcing her to hold it, “Eat, drink, and sleep. The Archonexus favors us enough that it has provided these opportunities to us, we would be wise to make use of them while we can.” Mei looked down at the parcel in her hands before taking Volz into a hug. Her exoskeleton-enhanced strength threatens to crush Volz’s just under-enhanced body, but soon relents before breathing becomes difficult. She moves past Volz and out into the fleeting sunlight of dusk.

“Thank you, Volz. Perhaps the greatest boon the Archonexus gave unto us is your wisdom.” Mei tears into the package soon after, and leaves Volz alone in the temple. 

An aching throb in her skull pulls her attention back to the huge glowing greenish-yellow structure before her, and the intricate circuitboard-like patterns of pale yellow etched onto the sleek lime surface. Volz inches closer to the humming Archotech structure, and with her enhanced Archotech eyes, she imagines that she can almost see the individual packets of light traveling through the atto-thin wires.

Volz thinks to herself for a moment…her chores are done, she has eaten dinner, surely she can spare an hour or two of study before bed. 

So she travels past the Western Pylon, and takes a kneeling position above the Northern pylon. Pressing her organic hand against the lime structure, she begins to meditate. Opening her mind, and inviting Archotech wisdom to enter it.

------------------------------Buffer ---------------------------

A little writing based on the colony from this post, and all of my RimWorld posts before that one, relating to the current playthrough.

#rimworld #rimworld writing #tumblr writing #writing #ludgeon studios #volz is the wisest because she's also a psycaster #and our ideology is psychic-focused #as well as Archist #I will use #just a thousand commas #I pass the bechdel test

[mokadevs]

day 4: doomed by the narrative

#fgo #fate grand order #fate/grand order #lostbelt 6 spoilers #castoria #ritsuka fujimaru #gudako #gudacas #caster artoria #oberon #oberon fgo #minifemslashfeb2024 #sorry todays piece did not pass the bechdel test #shakes my fist at oberon etc #not 100% happy with this as ive had a headache all day but we're surviving ^_^ #ill do non fate related pieces for femslashfeb i Prommy #but its just. you know #kiki draws

[recentlylocal]

oh the sigh of lesbian defeat when you sort by "female character's name" and "kudos," check the results, then scroll down to exclude and begin filtering out "male character/male character"

#kells.txt #when I want to read fic about a character I want to read about the character actually #I do not want to read a m/m fic that does not pass the bechdel test

[saturniade]

me when in... the toy... store?

#toy story #woody pride #buzz lightyear #jessie toy story #prideyear #(WILDEST pairing name good for them!!!) #doods #yoo my post #fun fact i almost only did the various buzzwoody doodles and then a small voice in my head told me it doesnt pass the bechdel test #so thats half a reason i added the dnd girls. but also! i like the idea of ttrpg existing in toy story universe SO MUCH!!! #had to draw it as who else would... but man. my neck hurts. i havent drawn digitally in so long lol

[spookyjarchivist]

while i do have a soft spot for “hobbits age slower than humans so 33 for them is our physical 18” i rlly dont think that’s how it is bc they get to about the same age as humans before death by old age, i also really dont think we appreciate enough a few things about what this means narratively and thematically

tolkien really said no child soldiers, no 20-something year old soldiers, they’re not really adults yet, they barely know anything of the world we’re sending them to die for it and that’s not okay, not when there are other options

he also addresses this with the hobbits specifically, frodo and bilbo are 50 when they go on their journeys, FIFTY, and we can see that they handle them differently than the others. while bilbo changes afterwards, it’s not in a coming of age like we would see if 50 really was the equivalent of ~27, he just accepts a part of himself he’s been suppressing for years, for him it’s accepting that getting older and being an adult doesn’t restrict you from the excitement and opportunities of youth. similarly frodo doesn’t change much either outside of his ptsd, all of his change is trauma, not maturity

now sam and merry are both past the age of majority, but they still grow into themselves in a way bilbo and frodo do not, they mature

but pippin, sweet beautiful pippin grows the most out of all of them. he’s the most childish, always running after his cousins and you can tell he’s not even 30, this is HIS coming of age story, before this journey he’s known nothing of true responsibilities, but by the end he’s ready for when he eventually has to take over as thain of the shire

and i think that this is a really beautiful way of saying something that has started to get really popular in the last few years

instead of being terrified of that big 30, we should be excited for it, we should embrace it wholeheartedly, because it’s the time when we’ve finally started ironing out the last of the kinks in being an adult, we’re growing into our responsibilities and and we can start learning how to cultivate that balance of responsibility and excitement and FUN that makes life living instead of surviving

#tolkien #lord of the rings #lotr #hobbits #the hobbit #god i love these books so much #tolkien was so far ahead of his time #like obviously he had some issues #the race issues have had some really good talking points lately thanks to rop and people being more receptive to these discussions #but like everything else aged pretty well #his themes on gender are rarely paralleled even today by shit that passes the bechdel test #which is insane #*noodlespeaks

[overthinkinglotr]

“The dwarf breathes so loud we could’ve shot him in the dark 😤” — Haldir

“You’ll go faster with just two.” “But papa says Eothain cannot ride Garulf! He is too big for him!” — Morwen and Freda

“You are our king, sire.”— Gamling when the king asks him “who am I, Gamling”

“AHHHHH”- Háma being eaten by a warg

“The men say we will not live out the night…they say that it is hopeless :(“— Haleth

“You know the laws of this country, the laws of your father! If you let them go your life will be forfeit.” - Madril

*horse sounds* — Brego

“We have some nice cozy hobbit sized rooms available! Always proud to cater to little folk…” — Butterbur

“Get out of my field!” — Farmer Maggot

#lotr #overthinkinglotr #polls #Morwen and Freda almost pass the bechdel test but don’t #bc Morwen s name is never revealed in the film itself #so sad #I have a cold so I’m making polls

[piki-miki]

#rick and morty #rick c137 #rick sanchez #rick sanchez art #rick sanchez fanart #rick and morty art #rick and morty fanart #my fav ship in the show fr #this post did not pass the bechdel test #my damn art #art moment #gay ppl #gay old men #violence is cool #silly sleeping hat #i love these guys so much like so much okay you can't take this away from me ever #longass post

[bonefall]

Oh I ADORE the idea of a Bumble/Star Flower dynamic. I always imagine Star Flower to have this sweet and soft exterior to her that allows her to manipulate Clear Sky, but is in actuality a cold, solemn, purpose-minded cat who takes no shit. Her geniunely taking interest in this sweetheart kitty who's full of confidence (and probably hates Clear Sky's guts as much as she does LMFAO) is so intriguing pleaaaaase tell me more ❤️

At the moment it's just sort of indulgence because I think their dynamic is interesting, so I haven't completely leaned onto it yet. I probably will though.

What I like a lot about them is that they're so different, yet so alike. They're both victims of their canon's misogyny, in opposite ways. It killed Bumble and prevented Star Flower from being what she could fully be.

In BB, Star Flower was the high priestess of One Eye, in one way, a daughter in others. He was violent and controlling. She was charming and capable. She did exactly what he wanted from her, and she enjoyed being his devotee. They loved each other like a parent and child, and for him, she would stay blind to the pain in the world.

Because she KNOWS that what she does hurts and kills people. Clear Sky isn't the first cat she's skilfully bled out slowly. But when her God is involved, this is not a terrified, screaming person on an altar. It's meat to be prepared for her beloved father.

And as long as she has One Eye to serve, she doesn't have to think about the humanity that is part of her new form. In a way, she's the same extinct medicinal flowers she used to be, before she took a shape as a mortal. She's his treatment. His bouquet. The flowers at a funeral.

And that's a kind of toxic dynamic, too, yknow. To love someone who merely offers you the simplicity of being their butcher.

How could she ever have prepared for his DEATH? To be SEPARATED from him? She is like an angel separated from her lord, whose one purpose has been destroyed.

And then she seduces Clear Sky, the treacherous beast who betrayed them. She'll bleed him like a goat, and be reunited with her father. And even more--

She'll offer it to Thunderstar, too! He understands her anger! Skystar is a snake who's bitten him as well. He will be grateful. There will be more who worship the warmth of the God of Summer, just like her.

But he rejects it, and you know why?Because he's had a toxic dad too.

Not one he loved like she did her own, but it gave him the clarity to realize that sacrificing Skystar HERE, after being backstabbed at his lowest point and suffering for hours, to bring a MONSTER back into the world, would just be revenge.

...and revenge is what Star Flower wants, too. She's hurt, but doesn't recognize that emotion.

(Still working out the climax of Thunderstar's Justice. I'm thinking that One Eye pops up, half-ressurected, and turns on Star Flower for his last sacrifice and Thunderstar saves her from that)

And after that, she can't go back to SkyClan. Of course.

When she speaks to Bumble for the first times, Star Flower is still threatening betrayals. Insisting, chuckling, that she's done Terrible Things and will do them again.

And Bumbs clocks immediately, "You're doing that to get a rise out of me and it won't work because no one would tease their secret evil scheme."

Bumble is going through a lot right now, actually. Thunderstar is getting good at speaking Parkmew on his own, now. Sparrow Heart, her daughter, betrayed her to join SkyClan in the pursuit of power. Her son Pebble Heart goes by Owl Eyes these days, and he's a big strong warrior who doesn't need her. It seems like no one needs her.

She talks a big game about her self-worth, but a lot of it is bluster and self-assurance. She'll insist she's the BEST AND COOLEST CAT THIS SIDE OF THE EVERYWHERE but she's hiding a LOT of guilt, none of it deserved.

I feel like Star Flower is fascinated by this. The dishonesty here. How Bumble presents herself as boisterous and over-confident, but hides a great sadness within it.

Ahh, Bumble wants a God to serve too, doesn't she? Everyone does. Is a Clan a sort of God to serve? ...yes, this is making sense.

For Bumble to Star Flower... she's brand new, an outsider just like she was once. A very strange one with strange humor, who exists at a time when her life is undergoing a lot of changes. She likes the way Star Flower is so interested in her. She enjoys showing her around the territory.

God, sometimes it just... it reminds her of Turtle Heart, you know? Before Tom came. When it was just them, and they were young and they were learning all these wonderful things together.

It never got better, really, losing her lover and her best friend. She's just been GO GO GOing for years, GO out of this Clan, GO get your kittens, GO open negotiations. It wasn't until NOW that she's really had time to process the loss of Turtle Heart.

And that's sort of where they are, now. There's not really an end in sight, they're just very involved and interested in each other. Not quite courting, but not NOT courting either. Sappho and her acquaintance lmao.

#Bumble's Midlife Crisis LMAO #Another entry for funniest way to pass the Bechdel Test. #I like how both of them would cuddle the other like ME AND THE BAD BITCH I PULLED BY BEING AUTISTIC #With bumble just absolutely consumed by fluff #What is this ship called #Starbumble #Bumbleflower #It's JUST ME in this tag I guess LMAO #BB will have you shipping the wildest things. We out here with Jaggeddeer and Starbumble. #BB!DOTC #Better bones au #Thunderstar's Justice

[ruthytwoshakes]

my one and only Tadc post (this is a lie)

I was picked up by the armpits and buckled into the car seat of the clown car know as the digital circus kicking and screaming. I like the lesbians though they’re cool.

#the amazing digital circus #tadc fanart #tadc caine #caine #jax #ragatha #zooble #kinger #pomni #bubble tadc #tadc sun #tadc moon #abysmal amount of tags my bad #tadc kaufmo #almost forgor about him #congratulations to Glitch Studios for reaching 100 million views though!! Fucking huge accomplishment! So swag #this post does not pass the bechdel test #Oh nooooo I guess I have to draw more giant women now to make up for it #daffys drawings

[knife-catto]

Love the “strangely sounds like wedding vows” shounen classic declaration of rivalry

#undead unluck #also Mui being strong as or even stronger than Shen being canon? yesss #absolutely SLAY #this guy knows how to write women idk what to tell u #this is like better written than most shounen manga which I say in confidence #so many female characters that definitely pass the bechdel test LOL #idk if I spelled that right idc either way blame the dyslexia

[bylertruther]

guy who struggles to rewatch the s4 hawkins crew scenes with the older teens bc watching nancy get tag-team hounded by steve n robin to try n get her to take steve back is just So Uncomfortable and Annoying . it's me i'm the guy

#robin is ride or die and i get that and i also understand that this show is helmed by men but like . jesus christ #they are NAWT passing the bechdel test ever #i have been nancy. and it is so uncomfortable when ur jus trying to chill and everyone is like soooooooooo wht do u think abt X? 😏😌 #electric chair . sorry but no im not yes i am but also n— #can they not be friends. does everything have to be about steve. get his ass outta here i want him mauled by bats NAUUUUUWWWWW idc

[warchord]

oh my god i fucked up the guitar on the left. ignore that please it was very late last night when i drew this.

i think yuma should have cheered for her. i think she should have been allowed to duel. i think she should have been able to wear cute clothes without older men being creepy. i think she should play guitar.

#if i ever cross paths with shin yoshida its on sight. #i tricked you guys its not kaito or yuma thats my fave its her. #whoops its more rambling in the taggsssss <3 #heres a fun challenge name five yugioh girls that pass the mako mori test. #heres a fun challenge name five yugioh girls that pass the bechdel test. #i think of the skirt censorship every day. #i think of the sub scene where rio and kotori are like “yeah...” when droites like i dont want to be objectified while being objectified #ill be a kotri fan/defender/supporter till i die #every time i see her on my feed i cheer out loud you have no idea. #kotori mizuki #tori meadows #yugioh zexal #my art

[akimojo]

wild to think about how square enix had more fleshed out female characters in ffv (1992) than they do in xv (2016) and xvi (2023)

#i love the gals in xv and xvi but they were done soooo dirty narratively speaking #they get like one or two scenes where they get to kick ass but before and after that?? #theyre just there to look pretty and to hang around for when the plot needs them to give the dude characters motivation to do something #they barely even pass the bechdel test ahdsjfma #its such a shame bc lunafreya and jill both had SO much potential and couldve been given way bigger roles in their games #for example why would xvi reveal that torgal's real master is shiva and therefore jill and then just.. NOT do anything with it #it bothers me so much asdfjmsf #aki stfu #anyway i love v

[zoobus]

Okay apparently I'm in a bubble too, what is the lesbian cat-and-mouse spy thriller called?

My bad for not linking, went back and fixed it.

You know what's funny is tumblr introduced me to this show on the premise of "It's about a lesbian serial killer whose weakness is milfs" and I was like 🙄 yeah okay fandomification website let me see what it's really about.

And you watch it and it's about a lesbian serial killer whose weakness is milfs

#they weren't lying #and I think they deserve praise for the scene were a woman has sex with a man and somehow it passes the Bechdal Test #what the bechdel test was really getting at anyway

[random-fandom-society]

#snorkmaiden #little my #snorkmyden #if you want #the moomins #moominvalley #comic #halfway through making this I realized this comic passes the Bechdel Test #so that's cool

[dkettchen]

The furry lesbians are taking out the horrible lick man I am so happy

#one piece #they were having such a lesbian moment beforehand that still somehow failed to pass the bechdel test as a convo #cause they were talking abt a man for like the entirety of it and I'm like oda goddammit aaaahh #I guess we at least appreciate the consistency seeing as both of them individually have history w nami #cause even in one piece all the sapphics date each other