#and if vp would notice that or how they'd deal with that. like does vp hire a therapist or something...?

[non-operator]

this might be a Hot Take, but I don't think Cypher has a death wish or suicidal ideation, as used in a bunch of cypher angst fics.

I'd argue that he shown more of a desire to stay alive than a desire to die.

For one, he has two lines "I must survive to protect my family..." and when he survives a round on low HP, he says "Nora, I will see you again".

Furthermore, there's also the line "I will stop anyone who tries to come through. I must keep my secrets with me" and "My truths stay hidden for one day more" He can't really protect his secrets if he takes the chance to die....

In the reddit QnA, the devs said "Off-screen events have occurred that have spared those three [Omega Cypher, Jett, and Viper] their lives… this time". It implies that even with Sage and Skye and whatever "tricks up their sleeve" both Valorants have, the threat of death is very much still present.

In any case, I feel like Cypher has far more incentive to stay alive than to indulge in any desire to get himself killed, even for a glimpse of seeing "them". If anything, I feel like Cypher is more likely to abandon the mission and save himself instead of going for a sacrifice play. (which isn't to say he'd ditch at first sight of risk; his clutch voice line says he plays "high stakes". Rather that if the mission's looking impossible, I don't think he'd be the one to hold onto hope and try to go for a last second defuse or lucky kill. I think he'd try to cut his losses, a "live to fight another day" type of mentality)

More rambling under the cut

This is just unrelated, but also, Cypher just seems to enjoy living? If you listen to his voice lines, he clearly enjoys holding power/having the advantage over his enemies.

I guess the flippant way he treats the life-or-death battles can read as him not taking things seriously or holding his life in high regard. However, a lot of his lines seem to show an expectation of survival? Like "I wonder if they have any parts I can salvage. Hmm, implants? I need those!" He's already looking towards the rewards of victory; "Let's close up shop. I have things to do" Again he has goals to achieve and dying only hinders him. He also does show that he understands the gravity of situation and takes them seriously when he says "Spend like there is no tomorrow! Because there just might not be…" He's fighting to win, not to throw his life away for a mere whim.

Lastly, if we read his questioning of Sage's resurrection ability to imply that he wants to revive some people, then I think this just solidifies that Cypher doesn't have a death wish at all.

He loves living. He doesn't want to join the dead; he wants the dead to join him.

#valorant #valorant cypher #the keep reading bit is just because the post was getting long #and it's not super necessary to the argument. but it does add onto it #Cypher's a character who clearly has a lot of baggage and angst in his past. but I just don't think he deals with it Like This #he's a man who is used to killing people and seems completely fine with it #he enjoys invading people's privacy simply to have something to hold over them. even if he'll never actually use it #ie the line about having pictures of his enemies' families #or at least he acts like it #he's clearly not dealing with his issues in a healthy way but it's certainly not as obvious as satisfying suicidal ideation #vp is supposedly filled with the best of the best. dying frequently does not showcase that type of genius talent vp wants #i don't think they'd ignore or not detect that kind of pattern #and even if they don't know it's on purpose. would they really let him back on the field if he keeps dying? #once or twice or thrice is pretty reasonable and might prompts jokes. but making it a habit? that's a liability #this was prompted by the cypher angst fics that used this idea #which isn't to say they're bad or wrong. i enjoyed reading them :) #it just got me thinking more than necessary about cypher #and if vp would notice that or how they'd deal with that. like does vp hire a therapist or something...? #or do they just put the agent on leave and let them loose and say 'alright deal with that by yourself adios loser'

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So I did a reading for Johnny Depp, after the dreams I had, and it turned into checking in on how he felt about Vanessa Paradis, then how Vanessa feels about him. It was interesting, surprising and bittersweet.

I was a bit hesitant to post this seeing the crap I got for the MM, ERW reading. But I'm going to anyway. With interpretations this time!

Also for anyone into Astrology JD is a Gemini and VP is a Capricorn. I did pull my Astrology dice but I forgot to show them...

Starting with Johnny at the bottom (I uploaded them out of order oops)

First off with The Rainbow Moon Tarot- The High Priestess, He literally see's her as Divine (or Divine Counterpart),very intuitive and mystical also the mother of his children, that combined with The Sun shows he definitely views her in a higher light.

But with The Seven of Wands he still feels like he has to defend himself. Not just with her but everyone (maybe with her current husband as well) Three of Wands Reversed with The 10 of Pentacles shows that Johnny isn't sure what steps to take, in the last reading I did with them he wanted to be impulsive and race towards her now he's more cautious not sure if he should approach yet, especially since he knows he ruined the family dynamic.

Three of Crystals (Pentacles) Reversed, in My last reading he wanted to collab with Vanessa, he thought it would be very lucrative and I agree! Now he's not sure if they can work together, I feel a sadness there, but with The Magician he is definitely trying to manifest something between them!

Moving onto the oracle cards, with Authentic Living he wants to live his truest self and have an open and honest conversation with Vanessa, But he feels like it's going to be difficult.

He's more Patient then he was though and feels like he can wait, with Perspective Shift and the last reading, I feel like Johnny maybe going or has gone through a spiritual awakening (remember he went through a major dark night of the soul and release of karma with Amber) He hit Rock Bottom and is now seeing things very differently, I sense that right now if it's not Vanessa he would rather be alone.

Spirituality at the bottom just confirms the awakening.

They definitely have a True Love and Fated Connection, but obstacles (like her being married) are in the way of them being together.

Johnny is mastering his spirituality though and feels like the timing isn't right for them but he still feels her energy around him and wants to tell her how he feels. Though currently he's burying himself in work.

Now onto Vanessa...at the top.

I hate to say that she's almost the opposite of Johnny at least at the moment.

With The Three of Daggers (Swords) Reversed, she's still healing from the betrayal and ending, we all know he cheated on her with Amber which The Five of Daggers confirms. It's something I feel she still thinks about at times, hard not too when it's plastered everywhere and the live court trial, but she isn't holding onto it as much.

Although with The Moon AND Sun being reversed she doesn't see him the same way after all the lies and secrets were revealed his light diminished somewhat in her eyes.

But with the Ace of pentacles she still see's him as abundant and feels like they could be successful together (Business or personal) with Death reversed she still feels like their could be a rebirth and that this may not be the end. Especially with The Two of Cups.

Onto the oracle, with Lvl 3 and 8 Consciousness I sense that she knows or recognizes that Johnny is going through a transformation and is sensitive to it, if they do have a soul connection chances are she's going through an awakening as well, and notices how his energy affects others.

She admires his creativity and hopes he can deal with his karmic bonds. Vanessa at one point thought they'd have a long life together and thought of him as her Lucky Star (as did/does he) maybe she still does.

Despite the disappointments, the door that was previously closed is now open, she just needs time to heal and transform herself, I feel their reconciliation is going to bring a lot of answers and closure.

They had a fight, maybe recently, that ended in some harsh words that she hopes he can forgive her for, I have a feeling he already does. Though he has said harsh things as well. And that she see's him in everything. Ultimately Vanessa does still love him.

Will they be together again or just in a business sense or only as friends? Only time will tell. But I do feel remorse, regret and bittersweetness on both their parts.

I also pulled charms and I got Pacifier (obviously their kids), Mermaid, Diamond and Phoenix.

#johnny depp #vanessa paradis #tarot reading #for entertainment purposes only #celebrity reading #any rude comments will be deleted #and blocked #oracle reading