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syrena-del-mar · 1 year

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La Pluie meets Nora Roberts

This week we open up with a shot of Saengtai (who is slowly learning to believe that maybe having a "soulmate" isn't all that bad) reading Nora Roberts.

Now as a former teen Nora Roberts aficionado, I immediately clocked that Tai was reading the first two books of her MacKade Brother quadrology. For those that are unfamiliar with Nora Roberts and this series, it revolves around four brothers, with each brother having their own, separate novel. So it's a little on the nose that Saengtai would be reading this series out of the numerous ones that Nora Roberts has published, especially the books that are based on the oldest and second oldest of the four brothers.

All four novels of the MacKade brothers takes place in Antietam, which if you have any knowledge on the American Civil War, you will likely recognize for being home one of the bloodiest battles of the war. While each brother and their lovers attempt to forge a connection, there is a supernatural element with the restless souls that still haunt Antietam.

The one that Tai was reading was one Robert's bundles, which included only the first two novels, centering around the first two brothers, Rafe and Jared.

I'm going to give a brief synopsis of both books below, before doing a bare minimum dive of the significance I think La Pluie was attempting to draw.

The Return of Rafe MacKade

Here, the main protagonist is Rafe MacKade, who had left his hometown years prior after making a name for himself as the handsome, hot-headed, rebellious, good-for-nothing second-oldest MacKade brother. He's the black-sheep out of the four brothers, yet the incident which drove him away from Antietam, 10 years prior to his return, was one where he was attempting to protect a woman from her abusive boyfriend so he turned to punching the crap out of the man; but y'know how rumors develop in small towns. He returns to his hometown after 10 years as a successful businessman, something that townsfolk couldn't believe which shut them up about all the gossip they used to spread about him. He buys the local haunted house to turn it into a B&B, which in doing so leads him to meet his heroine, Regan, an antique dealer that is helping him decorate the B&B.

At first glance, Rafe and Regan seem to be complete opposites, with Rafe being a 'rough-around-the edges' type of guy and Regan, an elegant and classy dame. Rafe, while being the typical loud-mouth 'alpha-male' guy that is stereotypical in 20th century novellas, you come to find out is just a guy that is unable to fully articulate his own emotions and understand his developing feelings for Regan. Regan, on the other hand, for all her elegance, is a bit arrogant and unapologetically opinionated and definitely not looking to get into a steady relationship, much less with Rafe. They're both two incredibly stubborn individuals that are always butting heads, which leads to both miscommunication and a lack of communication, but they slowly start to learn that they actually need each other, even if they try to deny it.

The Pride of Jared MacKade

The second book revolves around Jared MacKade, who currently works as an attorney who, unlike his hot-headed brother Rafe, is much more level-headed and collected, yet just as prone to being purposefully ignorant to his romantic emotions. Jared is the oldest of the four brothers and had previously been married but ended up divorced, which lead to his distaste and shrewdness when it came to love. His story with his lead, Savannah, first starts when he meets her to let her know that her father had left her some inheritance. Savannah, having been disowned by her father as a teen and kicked to the curb due to her pregnancy, understandably pissed and initially wants nothing to with Jared.

Both Jared and Savannah are stubborn as mules, but their instant connection was undeniable. Jared was a traditionalist in love, which created some conflict due to Savannah's past and what she had to do as a teen mom to survive. The connection between them was palpable, within their second meeting they were already all over each other, making out. Yet, for all their connection, they're both initially a bit skeptical of doing more than toying around. Both Jared and Savannah had to overcome their own obstacles, Jared and his prejudice and Savannah and her hidden insecurities (that arose when she started to work alongside Regan), but despite their rocky road with love, they find a way to make it work.

La Pluie in connection to Rafe and Jared

There are some very obvious parallels that I believe La Pluie is attempting to draw with having Saengtai reading the MacKade tetralogy, but I also think there are some running themes that may be hinting at the future development for our Saeng brothers and their love interests, Phat and Lomfon.

First, the obvious parallel of the four MacKade brothers with the four Saeng brothers.

Second, the first novel, I'd like to argue, seems to hint at the future for Lomfon and Saengtien. From what we've seen so far, much like Rafe MacKade, Saengtien is perceived by almost everyone in his life to be brash, hot-headed, and rather incompetent. We've seen this from how Tien's own mother treats him and even from how Lomfon treated him in the first couple of episodes. Similar to Rafe's brashness, Tien's own brashness tends to spill out either in protection of his family, particularly Tai, or in the midst of his own confusion regarding what he wants. And just like Rafe, Tien is only starting to learn to comprehend the feelings that he's developing when he's with Lomfon. Tien has taken it upon himself to be the backbone for Tai and his family, that in turn he has sacrificed a part of himself. Instead he turns to his brashness as a mechanism to appease everyone, a shield and a distraction of the pain that he is also incurring while caring for everyone.

Lomfon on the other hand, while he seems to have a good grasp of his own self, seeing how he works independently but never seems to be ostracized, rather (seemingly) he chooses who he surrounds himself with, he also hides himself. Lomfon, similar to Regan is opinionated, especially when it comes to the idea that the one you hear during the rain is your soulmate. I'm sure in a society that has attempted to find reasoning to the deafness, that sentiment is likely taboo to express, yet he's willing to against the norm to create his own happiness, much like Regan did in opening her antique shop.

If Rafe's story is anything to go by, I wouldn't be surprised to see Lomfon strongly denying his developing feelings regarding Tien, as he's still primarily focused on Tai. Lomfon's seems to be developing some kind of feelings towards Tien, if the small head caresses and playing with Tien's hair is anything to go by. His feelings towards Tien seem to be slowly developing, even if he doesn't fully realize it. Meanwhile, I think it'll take Tien something big or in the heat of passion to get him to confess to Lomfon his growing feelings, especially once he realizes that Lomfon wants to get in between Tai and Phat. Tien, the ever-sacrificial loving brother that he is, will always put Tai and his happiness over his own, even if that means that he has to argue and destroy his budding friendship with Lomfon.

Tien let's himself be still, let's go of his prickly exterior, only when he's around Lomfon. He needs Lomfon, to provide the quiet energy that allows Tien to just exist for himself and nobody else. Now it's time for Lomfon to figure out how and why he needs Tien as well.

Frenemies-to-lovers is sometimes an even longer slow-burn than enemies-to-lovers, but it's okay, we can play the long game. I have hope that they'll get there.

Thirdly, the parallel of Jared and Saengtai, really comes to their demeanors and their anxiety that develops from impressions of failed love, yet they are still classic romantics at heart. Saengtai, similar to Jared in the beginning of his book, has been burned by the illusions of love. Yet, both, once they meet their soulmates, instantly feel some level of attraction to them. Their attraction is palpable to both of them, but attempting to overcome their own fears and prejudices, even when everything seems to be outwardly alright, can rock the boat.

It's going to be interesting here to see if Phat has some hidden insecurities that arise when he realizes that he has some potential competition. That just maybe Saengtai could be swayed by the man who shares the same interests and that solely being his soulmate may not be enough, even if, for all intents and purposes, he may be the right person for Tai.

Phat and Saengtai obviously feel a spark and found an immediate connection, but it'll be interesting to see if their relationship will end up in shambles, like Tai's parents, or will their bond only serve to be strengthened beyond the idea of just being soulmates.

#la pluie the series #phat x saengtai #phat x tai #la pluie #title tanatorn #thai bl drama #saengtien #lomfon #lomfon x tien #tien x lomfon #lomfontien #thai bl #i really don’t know where I was going with this in analysis my head was just screaming parallels #also I read all these books like a decade ago so apologies if I misremembered some parts of the MacKade books lmfaooo #also i like to add this series was one of the trashier series of nora roberts where there's like suggested r*pe and abuse so like....#don't go into those books expecting to come out happy because i remember being infuriated at many parts #i may not know color theories but I know my trashy romance novels #la pluie meta #nora roberts

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fourorfivemovements · 2 months

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Films Watched in 2024: 29. ゴジラ対メガロ/Gojira tai Megaro/Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) - Dir. Jun Fukuda

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paladin-of-nerd-fandom65 · 5 months

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I’m glad you like the rewrite for Superman & Lois! :D I’ll think some more down the road ;)

1: what’s the duo’s opinion on the whole goku vs Superman & Superman vs Batman debate?

2: in-universe, what’s the most misconception the public have of the duo? Like Nightwing Chris being the son of the Nightwing of bludhaven for example.

3: do they have a “what’s the password” entry to the starcave?

4: do you have a group name when titans of tomorrow & starknights team up all together? I recommend young titans or Star Titans

5: don’t know if I said this but what’s their tickle areas?

6: is there any honorable members on the team? Like I can see Jon & the super twins on the starknights group if gained permission.

7: who’s the leader in both groups.

Happy New Year’s Eve to you friend @pin-crusher2000

I’m looking forward to those S&L ideas you’d have XD

Anyways, on with the show

1) Those debates can be fun to watch and consider but the Duo know that it’s better to appreciate the heroes involved in said debates for what they are as people/characters rather than take it all too seriously and to the point of zealotry and fanaticism as they’ve seen online too many times.

2) The public mistaking Chris as a junior Nightwing and a literal son of the Dick Grayson one via the two splitting the mantle evenly is one common misconception the two have seen time and time again. Also, being called biological brothers, Jake getting confused as a de aged Dick Grayson and being mixed up with Robin and Superboy from YJ just smaller and with differing colors are all also commonplace on newspaper tabloids and magazines.

3) I bet they would, mainly used for special occasions including parties for their friends and relatives taking place at their base. Jake is the one answering the door and The password would be ‘Crusader-Landing-Azule’

4) Star Titans is ideal and common enough to work well with them. It’s short, sweet and to the point. Though in full it’ll be The StarBurst Titans of Tomorrow, as a nice combination of their respective names.

5) On a scale of 1 - 10, with 1 being barely any sort of tingle and 10 being guaranteed of very loud laughter and thrashing around if not being held still….

Chris;

- Sides of the Neck: 6

- Ribcage Sides: 4

- Back of his Knees: 9

- Abdomen: 5

- Tops of his Feet: 7

- Heels and Soles: 7

- Toes: 8

Jake;

- Sides of the Neck: 4

- Ribcage Sides: 5

- Back of the Knees: 3

- Abdomen: 6

- Tops of his Feet: 9

- Heels and Soles: 10

- Toes: 10

6) In particular Green Lantern Tai Pham, Baby Wildebeest, Flamebird (Thara), in a later point in time both Osul and Otho, Jarro the Starro and from alternate Earths both Johnny Grayson aka Firepattern from Earth 2 and Matt McGinnis aka Robin Beyond from Earth 12

Maybe at a later point in time, the Duo would also have an ally and friend from outside the DC multiverse or even it’s dimension….like maybe from a completely different dimension (coded for franchise) in a future crossover *hint**hint*

And oh yeah, Jon too is a frequent help for both teams whenever the help is needed, akin to how Supergirl is a big help to the Legion of Superheroes if need be

7) Both teams have de facto as opposed to officially stated leadership but often times Mar’i and Bobby share having control of the Titans of Tomorrow. The both of them inherited their respective parents’ leadership skills but Bobby a tad bit moreso from Donna and even his Grand Aunt Diana

As for the StarKnights, Chris more or less makes the most prominent decisions of them all, with both Jake and Cerdian being second in commands to him.

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keepsbooksinherpocket · 1 year

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Ok, hear me out... just..

Look.

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BUT THEN!!

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Think about it. But you know I’m right.

And then you just... fill in the blanks. ✨

GMMTV Thai Dead Poets Society When????

(But pls make it a fix it, canon relationship, fic type lol)

#Dead Poets Society #Neil Perry #Todd Anderson #Neil x Todd #Dark Blue Kiss #Tay Tawan #New Tithipoom #TayNew #PeteKao #Robert Sean Leonard #Ethan Hawke #GMMTV #Thai Drama #Thai BL #Fancast #Thai fancast #Dead Poets Society Remake #Just Think about it #You know it works

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justdealingwithsomeissues · 1 year

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The last cover was pretty meh, but this one is freaking awesome...

#Marvel #New Warriors #Namorita Prentiss #Robert Baldwin ~ Speedball #Silhouette Chord #Richard Rider ~ Nova #Christopher Powell ~ Darkhawk #Elvin Haliday ~ Rage #Dwayne Taylor ~ Night Thrasher #Aaron Chord ~ Midnights Fire #Left Hand #Eric Conroy ~ Bloodstrike #Conrad Mack ~ Smiling Tiger #Min Li Ng ~ Silk Fever #Tai

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carlytayjepsen · 1 year

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haven't seen anyone mention this but that static/rewind effect they've been using primarily for ben dissociating was also used in shauna's dream/birth scene in the previously on....

#and pretty sure it was used in the present day when other tai was going through jessica robert's office???#but i can't think of anywhere else it's been used #hmmmm #something something alternate versions #yellowjackets

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malinaa · 1 year

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i choose to believe 30smth year old house saw THIS newly divorced wilson and thought 'honestly, i'm trying to hit that' and bailed this mf out of jail

#shows #house md #hilson #greg house #james wilson #robert sean leonard #90s RSL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS TO ME #photo #tais toi lys #lys lb: house #*

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hypernormalized · 11 months

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Robert Montgomery picture via Tay Trong Wordpress archive

#Robert montgomery #tay trong #wordpress #archive #capitalist critique

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gracehosborn · 1 year

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A little silly snippet from a chapter of TAI: Vol 1 I’ve been working on just because I feel like it this Sunday morning:

“Where are Blackstone’s Commentaries?” Lifting my gaze, I was attended to by the sight of my friend looking down towards me, his left hand yet having left the wooden table. Inhaling quietly, I allowed my gaze to drift in the direction of what he sought as I gave reply. “Down this aisle about four bookcases, the third shelf from the top. If you are also in need, Machiavelli’s works are in the shelves right across—oh, and some records of the old English courts are in the back corner.” “Thank you,” said Troup as he began walking towards my left. “Have you not thought of employment here? You’re constantly in here as it appears—Demetrius running about his library.” I chuckled. “Away from Ceasar? Or to distract himself from the Egyptian court?” “Is there a difference when he just wanted to surround himself with old books and scrolls?” Laughing, I glanced down at the large volume resting still, the leather feeling firm yet smooth against my knees, they bent upwards to support it. “No I wish not to work here. I have other pursuits in mind—you know this.” Hearing soft approaching footsteps, I gave glance towards my front, seeing a flash of the light blue breeches the librarian—who had previous to this been walking about the shelves—wore, he then turning and following my friend down the row, yet turning into the opposite shelving before he reached him. As a swift brush of wind was moved about in his movements, the librarian spoke with an air of amusement. “You flatter me: comparing this lowly mass of poor shelves to the Library of Alexandira.” Hearing a laugh escape Troup, I lifted my eyes to watch as he carefully placed what I presumed to be the third volume of Blackstone’s Commentaries atop the first two then balanced flatly against his left arm. Turning towards me, Troup smiled, glancing towards his left at a thud of a volume upon wood and the quick gasp which the librarian let out. “Can we not be supplied better storage—darn shelf has been here some 15 years—lowly,” I heard the man quietly hiss with a tired, tried sigh. A touch of sympathy grazed my fingers as I slowly flipped the next page of the Metamorphoses, my shoulders falling in concequence of the feeling. “’Tis not so lowley, sir,” I called out. “Designating it as such does it a diservice.” Emerging from the shelves once more, the librarian took to adjusting his blue waistcoat with his left hand, his right occupied in holding a few volumes, while he chuckled. “Of course you would say such a thing, Mr. Hamilton.”

#the american icarus #TAI #alexander hamilton #library of alexandria #robert troup #writing #writing snippets #historical fiction #writers on tumblr #amwriting #writing community #amrev

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