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castle-of-ruin · 2 months
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A/N: Hi! So, this story has been in the works forever. I've always wanted to write for Deacon. I've always wanted to write Bodyguard!Deacon specifically. It's something I've thought about from the very beginning of my journey with Swat. I find it important to clarify that this is an au. The events that take place in this story are completely and utterly my own. They are made up and not true. I hope that, as readers, you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Rating: 18+ MDNI
Pairing: Bodyguard!Deacon x f!Reader
Reminder: This is a bodyguard au. It in no way relates to the actual plot of Swat.
Warnings: mentions of injuries, violence, death threats. There are no explicit descriptions of the readers' body type or other features. Brief use of the word 'her', reader is not named, and there is no use of y/n. Mutual pining, use of the word sweetheart.
Other characters: Jim Street, Dominique Luca, Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson
Word Count - 3.2k
Author's Note 2: If I forgot any content warnings please let me know. Once again I hope anyone who reads this story enjoys you. Feedback, reblogs, comments, likes are all welcome and much appreciated. I'm really putting myself out there by posting this story. It's personal and something I'm so passionate about. Happy Reading!!
Disclaimer: I do not condone people taking my work and reposting it as their own. Do not steal my work.
Adding some visual inspiration for the people who care💕
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In the Beginning 
When you first began working with criminals, you never expected your life to be threatened. Sure, there were risks of taking a job like this, but all you were asked to do was to determine whether or not a person was classified as fit to go to trial. That meant oftentimes you had to postpone hearings and trials due to a person's mental capacity. 
You understood how upsetting it could be and you understood why people would blame you for justice not being brought forward. It was easy to empathize with those people, but it didn't mean your life needed to be in danger. 
The first night your life was threatened you were just getting home from a grueling day in the office. Your feet ached and your stomach grumbled. Upon your arrival home you found a note taped to your front door. You tilted your head inspecting the letter before you ripped it off the door. Bile rose in your throat as you read the letter. 
I will kill you for what you've done 
The note was scribbled haphazardly and hardly legible, but you were well aware of what it said. Never in your four years of working had you needed to go to the cops. People you'd worked with time and time again. 
The Los Angeles Police Department was unhelpful when it came to answering your pleas. It wasn't until you went to your childhood friend Jim Street that you were finally heard. 
You hadn't seen Jim in over 3 years. After he left for swat the two of you hadn't had much time to get together anymore. You spoke occasionally, but had no time to really see each other anymore. 
When you showed up at his door he was surprised to see you. The greeting was cut short, you were rushed and scared. As you explained everything to Jim, Luca, Jim's roommate and coworker listened carefully. He was actively trying to think of a way to get you helped out. 
"What about Deac's security business?" He piped in. 
The two of them looked at one another.
They spoke briefly to one another about their old coworker. Explaining to you how Deacon departed from SWAT and took up doing security details full time. You nodded as you listened to them. It wasn't a bad idea, but you didn't know how long it would be before something would take place. 
As if they heard you in your head they had already made the phone call. Luca spoke briefly with someone on the phone, you assumed it was Deacon. Jim smiled softly at you, trying his best to give you some kind of comfort. 
You stayed with Jim and Luca while you waited for Deacon to arrive. You felt safe with them and you took advantage of the opportunity to rest. With eyes closed you lulled to sleep for the first time in days. 
Your slumber was rudely interrupted by a warm hand on your shoulder. The action made you jump, and your eyes searched for the culprit. Jim smiled at you sheepishly, apologizing with his eyes more so than with words. 
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare you." He told you. 
"It's okay, just, jumpy is all." He nodded his head in understanding. 
"He's here." Jim stated. 
You got up and followed Jim out of the den and back into the living room. Luca talked to another man, you assumed it was Deacon. 
Luca turned when he saw you come into the room. His face lit up, he had already accepted you as one of his people. 
"Hey Deac, this is her." He patted the man on the shoulder and he turned to face you and Jim. 
You hadn't paid him much attention before he turned, but you were shocked to say the least. He was a surprisingly handsome man, and it made your heart pound in your chest. 
In the few seconds before Luca introduced the two of you, you allowed your eyes to trace over him. The hair on his head was mostly gray aside from the occasional dark strand here and there, his beard joined in the majority of gray. The black t-shirt he wore hid no ounce of his muscled form. You wondered if he wore a shirt two sizes too small on purpose.
A clearing of a throat disturbed your thoughts. You blinked rapidly and pulled your eyes away from Deacon. Luca introduced the two of you and you shook Deacon's hand. Heat creeped up your neck as he stared down at you, with a soft smile. 
The smile slowly faded and he crossed his arms over his chest becoming serious. 
"Luca tells me you need some protection? Care to explain the story to me a little bit?" He asked. 
You nodded, and took a seat on Luca and Jim's couch. You explained the story to him as thoroughly as you could. Jim grabbed your shoulder in comfort a couple of times when the emotions overwhelmed you. 
"This isn't the usual detail my team and I take on, but you're a friend of a friend. I'll make sure you're safe. I'll work on this personally." He nodded to you and to Jim. 
Tears welled in your eyes. 
"Thank you Deacon." He smiled and nodded again. 
"Of course. Now, first things first. You need a safe house of some sort while I work with my team to track down the people after you. Is there somewhere you can think of that won't be public knowledge?" He asked you. 
You thought about it for a moment before you nodded. 
"I do.”
Present 
The cabin air was frigid as you made your way back inside. Placing the firewood in its rightful place you take a piece and set it on the fire. Rubbing your hands together you enjoy the warmth seeping into your skin. A car pulling into the driveway draws your attention away from the fire. 
Getting up you make your way to the window on high alert. Your guard falls when you spot Deacon getting out of his car. You watch as he scans the area before coming to the front door. He knocks twice on the door and you go over to it to open it. 
When he enters he hands you the bag in his hand. 
"What's this?" You ask. 
Deacon smiles softly, "Dessert." He states and you peer inside. 
Your smile widens upon seeing apple pie and vanilla ice cream in the bag. 
"Damn, Deacon, I'm surprised you got something so unhealthy." You laugh. 
He shakes his head, "I eat ice cream." 
"Doesn't look like it." You mutter to yourself. 
"What did you say?" He asks. 
"Nothing. Ignore me." You shake your head. 
Taking the bag into the kitchen you unload everything into the freezer.  You notice dishes still left over from this morning in the sink and go over to wash them. Under the running water your thoughts drift over the past 2 months. 
It felt like nothing was happening. You felt stuck, and frozen. Like a prisoner with nowhere else to go. This was meant to be for your own protection, but being stuck in your family's old cabin in the woods was driving you to madness. Plus, being stuck here with Deacon, alone for all hours of the day was testing every amount of strength and willpower you have. Which was just about none when it came to the older man. 
Since the beginning of month 2 things have felt different between the two of you. In month one Deacon wouldn't even sit on the same couch as you. He always sat in the chair furthest from you at the small table in the dining room, and he never looked at you for a moment more than necessary. 
Now, something was different.
He sits next to you on the couch and actually joins you when you watch tv. Now, he doesn't hide his lingering gaze, nor does he sit in the chair furthest from you when you eat. The subtle changes in his behavior drove you mad. 
From the very beginning you were heavily attracted to him. Now, even more so. 
"Hey," Deacon's voice draws you from your thoughts. 
"You okay?" He asks. Coming forward and leaning against the counter. 
Your eyes are drawn to the way his arms bulge as he crosses his arms over his chest. You gulp and look away. 
"Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?"
He chuckles and leans forward, your breath catches in your throat as you look up at him. He switches the water off and leans back against the counter. You let out a breath and close your eyes. 
"You were washing the same dish for 10 minutes. Obviously something is wrong." He states. 
"10 minutes?" You ask and he nods. 
You let out a deep sigh and grip the edge of the sink. Tears well in your eyes and you decide not to hold them back any longer. You let yourself cry and put your head in your hands as you lean on the sink. Deacon touches your back and you allow yourself to lean into it. He rubs soothing circles on your back and allows you to cry. 
After a while you sniffle and wipe your face. 
"I'm sorry." You wipe at your eyes and look over at him. 
His smile is sad as he looks at you. Deacon swipes a stray tear from your cheeks and cups your face in his hand. He leans in as if he's going to kiss you but, then the moment is broken when something clicks in his head and he pulls away clearing his throat. 
"Don't be sorry. I'm gonna go contact my team. See if there's any updates." With that he exits the kitchen. 
Fuck. You think to yourself.
For the rest of the day Deacon avoided you like the plague. It made you feel even worse than you already did. Loneliness pangs in your chest as you sit on the couch and aimlessly scroll through the channels. 
Deacon busts into the room and you jump. 
"We have to go now." He states, throwing your jacket at you. 
Jumping to your feet you throw the jacket on and follow Deacon to the back of the cabin. You grip his jacket tightly in your hand trying to stay close to him. He turns and looks at you, pressing one of his fingers to his lips. 
He opens the door quietly and inches out slowly. Deacon grasps your hand in his and drags you out into the woods. The two of you run for a while before he stops. 
"You see that ridge up there?" He asks pointing. 
"Yes," You pause looking at him. 
"Go. Get up there and hide. Don't come out until I come get you." He instructs. 
You grip his arm. "Deacon, what if you don't come back?" 
He grips his phone in his back pocket and places it in your hands. 
"Call, Street. Tell him where we are. Tell him to send the team." He states. 
You nod, with tear filled eyes, and trembling lips. Releasing his hand you take off up the hill and hide. Pulling Deacons phone out of your pocket you dial Jim. 
"Hey Deac," 
"Jim, it's me. Deacon told me to tell you to send the team. Hurry Jim. I'm scared." You sob. 
"Where are you?" He rushes out. 
"Near the Oregon border." You stutter out. 
"Keep the line open, we're tracking Deac's phone." You nod, but he can't see you. 
Gunshots could be heard in the distance. Tears fall freely now, rolling down your cheeks. 
"Got it, we're on the way. Stay hidden." He urges and the line goes dead. 
You pull your knees as close to your body as you can trying to hide away in the dark nook. The gunshots fade in the distance and your heart races faster. Every part of you wants to run and see if Deacon was okay, but you listened and stayed put.
After what felt like forever a helicopter could be heard overhead. Staying in your hiding spot you close your eyes and hope they make it to you soon. You were freezing. 
After a few more minutes you could hear voices and footsteps. Some shouting out how many people were dead, others asking where Deacon was. You heard Jim's voice in the distance calling for you. Now you got up from your hiding spot and went tumbling down the hill. You ran as fast as you could back in the direction of the cabin. 
"Jim!" You yell his name when you finally see him. 
He comes running towards you and you slam into him. Hugging him tightly, tears once again falling freely. His hand goes to the back of your head as he holds you close. 
When you pull away you search his eyes seeing if they hold anything. 
"Where's Deacon?" You ask. 
There it was. Jim averts his eyes from you for a brief moment. Something the normal eye would never pick up. You grip his arm tightly. 
"Jim please, tell me." You beg.
"He's alive, but he's been shot. Plus some other injuries. He wasn't conscious when we wheeled him out of here." He tells you truthfully. 
Your shoulders sag. "Is he going to be okay?" You ask. 
"We don't know yet. Come on, let's get you out of here." Jim wraps his arm around you. 
"But, it's not safe." You stop. 
"It is now. Has he not told you?" Jim asks. 
You tilt your head. "What do you mean?" 
"Deacon, and his team were able to locate the men who threatened your life. He had me, Hondo and the rest of the team go in and take them down." He pauses for a moment. 
"Some got away. They had found your location and we couldn't get to them before they left. We were just barely able to warn Deacon before they showed up." He finishes. 
You haven't cried this much since your childhood pet died when you were 16. A part of you died that day with him. Now, here you were crying over a man you may never get to see again because he too might be dead.
Jim leads you to the helicopter and helps you get in the seat before doing so himself. You watch the land below get smaller and darker the higher into the air you go. Jim grabs your hand and squeezes it for a moment. You know it was him trying to comfort you. Jim had never been good at that. 
Being able to go back to your home felt wrong. It was crazy to think that two months living in the unknown would change your entire view on your life. You desperately want to go to the hospital to see Deacon. Make sure he's okay for yourself, or see for yourself he's not okay. 
Jim agrees to take you to the hospital. Upon arrival you notice how many people were there for Deacon. He was held in high regard amongst his former teammates. It was a sight to see. 
Someone calls your name and you look in the direction of the voice. The man you knew as Hondo approaches you. 
"We've heard a lot about you. It's nice to finally meet you." He tells you with a genuine smile. 
You nod, unable to form words of any kind. Your throat was sore and scratchy. Making it feel impossible to speak at the moment. You need water. Once again reading your mind, Jim appears with a bottle of water in hand. You smile thankfully at him. 
"Thanks." You croak out.
You find a seat and wait with the rest of the people in the waiting room. The hours tick by as all of you wait for an update on Deacon. 
Three hours after you get to the hospital a doctor comes out of the OR doors. Everyone stands, and the doctor's eyes widen. 
"Are all of you here for Mr. Kay?" He asks. 
Everyone nods. The doctor takes his glasses off and wipes them before adjusting them to his face once more. 
"He's going to be fine. Recovery will suck, but he will recover. Gunshot wound, cracked ribs, fractured arm, the list goes on. It's a good thing he has all of you." He nods. 
"Can we see him?" Your quiet voice pokes through the crowd. 
"It's after visiting hours, but I can allow one of you back." He states.
You expect someone to go back and see him, but when no one does you step forward. Jim nods at you. You found it odd the people who have known Deacon the longest would allow someone who's only known him for two months be with him while in this position. 
The doctor nods and gestures for you to follow him. He leads you down the hall of hospital rooms and stops when he reaches Deacon's door. 
"I'll have them bring in some blankets and pillows. If you don't plan to stay, let me know." He states. 
"No, I'm staying." He nods and leaves. 
You examine the small hospital room. The monitor beeps to the rhythm of Deacon's heart. This is the first time you've seen him in over 5 hours. You weren't sure if you ever would. 
Taking him in you frown at the sight of him. A bandage on his left cheekbone, busted lip, a splint on his right arm. He was a mess, all because he was protecting you. 
You pull the chair over to him and sit down beside him. 
"Damn you, Deacon." You whisper. 
You grab his open hand into your own, looping your thumb around his. He didn't close his hand around yours, but that didn't matter. Feeling his pulse thump in his wrist was enough. You lean your head down and place it on the bed, closing your eyes. Allowing yourself to take in his warmth. Meaning he was very much alive. 
A nurse enters the room and gives you a soft smile before setting up the small bed in the corner of the room. You silently thank her. Your eyes snap to Deacon when you feel his fingers wrap about your hand. 
His eyes are just barely open as he looks at you. 
"I'm sorry." He croaks out. 
"Sorry? Why are you sorry." You raise your eyebrows at him. 
"Scaring you." 
"Deac, you saved my life. You have nothing to apologize for. I'm the one who needs to apologize. I'm the reason you almost died." You grip his hand tighter. 
He laughs, then groans in pain. 
"It was my job sweetheart. You don't have to apologize either." He reassures you.
"I guess we both need to stop apologizing." You laugh out. 
"I guess so." He gives a small smile. 
You rub his arm softly and he watches you do so. 
"You should get some rest." You tell him as you stand up. 
He watches as you lean over and press a kiss to his cheek. Your breath catches in your throat as you linger a moment longer contemplating things in your head. His beard scratches your cheek as you loop your arm around his neck in an awkward hug. 
"I'll be right here if you need me." You tell him. 
He nods. Flicking the light in the hospital room off you make your way to the small bed in the corner and try to sleep. 
"Goodnight Deac." 
"Goodnight Sweetheart.”
Tagging a few who may want to read it : @obiknights @chelseasdagger @streakyglasses
A big big thank you to @spnshortcake for encouraging me to post this. I'm grateful for you. Thank you love ❤️.
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princessgiggles333 · 8 months
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Shauna and Jackie’s cannibalistic dynamic is exceptionally special because rarely do you see female characters using the “eating each other as a form of our love” trope. The cannibalism metaphor is oftentimes implemented to replace the gentleness and kindness 2 characters lack in the relationship, and you mostly see this with 2 male characters (or female and male). This makes sense, because kind and soft dynamics aren’t something you would see frequently—especially in mainstream media—between men as they might not know how to express these types of feelings. Meanwhile, straight relationships don’t have that same connection that 2 girls would have because there is a lack of relatability the two would bond over. The fact that it’s between 2 women makes it even harsher. Female friendships are already viewed and displayed as the most tender relationship you can have, platonic or romantic, and so to put the cannibalism metaphor between Shauna and Jackie (two girls who are supposed to be long-term best friends going off to college together to become roommates and sequentially live the rest of their lives intertwined with one another) makes them such a devastating and gut-wrenching pair to place the cannibalism symbolism onto.
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timothylawrence · 6 months
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Hey wanted to tell you I love seeing Rana on my dash! Can you tell little bit more about Rana? How does she view her relationship with her teammates? Does she have any family? What drew her towards Wyll?
oh stop this is so sweet omg 😭😭😭 Im glad you all like to see her bcus i love to show her off!! she's my little angel and the only tav i've had break past act 1!
I'll put most of this under the cut but I wanna put out a disclaimer that I came up with her background before learning abt anyone elses backstories so if she seems very similar to an origin character i swear its on accident 😭😭!!!!!!
Rana is a tiefling rogue assassin :)! Her backstory is that of a street urchin and after her mother died when she was very young, she spent a lot of time outside of her home. Her father wasn't very good at fathering and oftentimes they didn't even speak with one another despite living together in the same home. At the age of 12, she ends up stealing a little more than something that can be unnoticed and gets arrested. Upon her father hearing out her year-long sentence and hefty bail, he decides it's better to let her rot in prison for her sentence than to spend his little money on bailing her out.
Of course, Rana breaks herself out after 3 weeks and never returns to Baldur's Gate until the fateful day of the Nautiloid! She spends a lot of her time traveling the coast, running through different guilds and vowing to never rely on anyone.
With her backstory out of the way, she has a very interesting relationship with everyone! 😭 So for those who don't know, I played this story with my darling dearest bestie @katagawajr who has her own character Vaeril. To put her in Jordan's words, Vaeril's very much a disney princess-esque, think Anna from Frozen or Rapunzel, or if you're familiar with Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle!! (where as you have Rana who despite being fire coded is very much Elsa-like)
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(and sometimes she teams up in a detective noir episode alongside Private Wyll Ravengard to uncover the mysterious explosive toys of Baldur's Gate.... but thats a side quest) (yes it's chaos).
Moving onto Origins, She's got a very funny raport with Gale. He's an obvious know-it-all but unlike most egotistical men Rana's run into, he has the facts to prove it. For my Blands mutuals, she's got a very Fiona and Rhys type of dynamic where they do get along but you wouldn't believe it from the amount they bicker. Vaeril also romanced Gale in this playthru so she's very much >:( hurt my best friend and ill kill you wizard boy.
Karlach is Rana's best friend. They have very similar backstories and although they didn't know one another as kids, they're very protective of one another. Lae'zel is also one of Rana's closest friends even though she's obviously more reserved, they get along very well on the battlefield and rely on one another. Halsin makes Rana nervous because he's just So Sweet and Asty is pretty much entertaining (they argue abt the best techniques to take people down quietly ofc). Shadowheart and her also get along albeit it's a bit more reserved because of Rana's intrinsic and initial mistrust of familal figures.
haha. onto Wyll. Which is probably the funniest of funniest stories. Originally, Rana was... very put off. On one hand, she's heard of the blade of frontiers and genuinely thinks what he does is great, but on the other hand... Wyll has a heart of gold and it scares her. When they have their talk on the beach in Act One, Rana sees that he's not this 'perfect hero' and that he has doubts just like anyone else- he put on a front just like she did. Keeping people at arms length was just... natural.
So yea, they develop from their as they do in canon and albeit his sweet nature, Rana's incredibly shy abt their relationship and answers virtually no questions unless pestered by Vaeril :). They wear Lover's Caress rings to protect one another, and once they get to Baldur's Gate, Rana is quite... stand offish with Ulder and anyone else who dares to be rude to Wyll.
Ok i'll cut my essay short but THANK YOU FOR ASKING!!!I love talking abt her im just . so incredibly shy. but i truly appreciate anyone who made it this far down the ask ily!! 😭😭😭😭
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the-s1lly-corner · 3 months
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Yeahhhh good to see TADC requests are back up! Hope you’re feeling a lot better with everything going on! Also belated Merry Christmas?
If it’s not much, could I request a scenario for Kinger? If I didn’t misread or anything, I don’t think it was written anywhere that I have to specify requests. Hopefully so cuz I don’t have something in mind other than angst. Also cuz you said that you sometimes have trouble coming up with ideas for certain characters, so u can imagine pretty much everything so it’s not restricting. If you want me to specify, tell me!
Thanks! ^^
General Kinger x Reader Angst stuff!
wooooo definitely weird sitting at my computer again; typing on it while i wait for the oven to preheat because admin craves pizza eheheheheheh uhuhuh!! hope this isnt too bad! its probably going to take a while to get back into the swing of answering requests + writing for TADC, even if its only been like a week most of this ended up being about kingers grief over queenie/queener LMAO was originally going to have this be multiple things but i got too sucked deep into the grief idea
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i think we should get the obvious out of the way, but kinger has a problem with zoning out and mixing things up; oftentimes leading to him becoming distressed or frightened. regardless of if youre his friend or partner, youre going to need to exercise a fair amount of patience, especially in the beginning if you want to build some level of trust between the two of you
as for romantic stuff, i dont think he ever truly will fall out of love with queenie/queener, its like how widows never truly stop loving their partners after theyve passed. you try not to think about the idea that he would still be with queenie if she hadnt abstracted... you try not to let it get to you but it still rears its head in, you know?
does notice that something is up with you but you wont open up about it because you feel so horrible about being jealous over a woman who isnt even around anymore in a way that she can likely never come back... which leads to kinger becoming more worried for you over time as you keep trying to shut everything down
imagine it leads to a blow up and you just break down or even lash out because you feel so disgusted with yourself and kinger is just standing there in shock unsure of what to do
very tricky situation, because theres so many factors to take into account. the abstraction, kingers grief, your wellbeing and self worth, things like that
as much as i want to say that kinger would be all over you trying to make it better, because he doesnt want you to abstract, i think that the best course of action would be for you guys to spend a few hours apart at the bare minimum.. whether thats what ends up happening is debatable
or even worse, you abstract in the process of your breakdown, leaving kinger with two lost partners
not totally related, but i like to think kinger leaves flowers and the like at queenies door.. as often as he can.. maybe sometimes he stays at her door talking about how his day went and how everyone else is doing... i think he would do the same for you if you abstracted, too, regardless of if you guys dated or not
unrelated to the reader but i like to think kinger and gangle have a grandpa/granddaughter relationship and he tells her about queenie and tells her about his abstracted wife and
:(
he gets misty eyed
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mtdthoughts · 3 months
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Heroism (Migi & Dali Analysis)
*Spoiler Warning* This discussion is about Episode 12 of the Migi & Dali anime (or Chapter 42 of the manga).
This is also a bit of a long read, so do be warned if you decide to proceed.
If there's anything that Episode 12 showed us, it was heroism. First, Akiyama saved the gang with his trusty axe (and beloved bird costume ruined!) when it seemed all hope was lost, then Dali charged into the burning Ichijo house (with Migi following behind) to save a suicidal Eiji, and finally Micchan made yet another surprise appearance as a guardian angel and showed us that even in death, her love and willpower was strong enough to save our beloved twins once more (almost in a Jojo-esque fashion). These characters all deserve praise for their courage, but the main topic here is Dali's decision to save Eiji. While Micchan's and Akiyama's actions were understandable because of their devotion toward the twins, Dali's was very much unexpected and seemingly uncharacteristic. After all, the cold and rational Dali we know would never risk throwing his life away, much less to save a stranger that he hated and previously intended to kill. If anything, we expected the impulsive but gentle Migi to save Eiji, as he initially seemed more inclined to accept Eiji. This decision was so reckless that Dali was even (reasonably) scolded by Migi, something that pretty much never happens. That's why this decision is so important, as it highlights how far Dali has come in his character development.
Speaking of heroism, I searched various types of heroes in literature, and the Byronic hero stood out to me. This archetype, named after the English Romatic poet Lord Byron, focuses on a character with innate heroic abilities that are plagued with psychological issues and are oftentimes destroyed by their flaws. I won't go too deep into it, but I will say that from this description, it seems that Dali fits the bill here. I convinced myself of this by looking at common traits of Byronic heroes listed on TV Tropes, and almost all of them describe Dali to a tee.
Physically attractive and charismatic: I won't judge physical attractiveness, but the twins are noted by other characters to be very cute and handsome. Dali is also very charismatic in whatever role he plays (i.e. the mask he puts on), such as the twins' fearless leader, the cool and reliable older brother, the perfect son and friend Hitori, and the mysterious and alluring girl Sali.
Struggles with personal integrity: Pretty obvious here.
Intelligent, perceptive, sophisticated, educated, cunning and adaptable, but also self-centered: Definitely, as he is a great manipulator and mastermind, and is a top student (probably with an affinity for math and science) despite having no previous education. However, I'd argue that Dali is pretty selfless.
Emotionally sensitive and emotionally conflicted: Definitely, since being a great manipulator requires him to be perceptive of others' emotions. Also, at several points in the story his desire for revenge conflicted with his desire to protect Migi, with the latter eventually winning out.
Intensely self-critical, introspective, dark, and brooding: Dark and brooding is pretty obvious. Also, throughout the story, he's displayed regret for his actions, such as when he sacrificed himself and his revenge so that Migi could live, and when he finally decided to grant his brother's fervent wish in returning to Origon Village after beating him up.
Cynical, world-weary, and jaded due to a dark and troubled past: Pretty obvious here.
Extremely passionate with strong personal beliefs that he prioritizes over others': goes without saying, as he initially put revenge (and eventually protecting Migi) above everything else.
Believes that he must take the long, hard road to do what must be done: Definitely, and the Sali saga is the best showcase of this.
His intense drive and determination to live out his philosophy without regard to others' philosophies produce conflict and may result in a tragic end: Definitely; his desire for revenge conflicted with Migi's desire to live normally, and he almost killed Migi as a result.
Hopefully, this is enough to show that Dali fits this archetype, though I'm sure this could be done more rigorously. But the point was to highlight the type of person Dali was, the fact he could have suffered a tragic fate (e.g. killing Migi) like many other Byronic heroes, and his character arc. Unlike Migi, who initially imitated Dali (as befitting of the "King of Imitations") but gradually stopped as his true personality came out, Dali radically transformed, as his internalized personality flaws were being erased. Despite being initially distrustful of others, controlling, and obsessed with revenge, Dali was eventually able to befriend Akiyama and Maruta for real, build a healthier and stronger relationship with Migi, and even sympathize with Eiji and save him. All of this was possible because of Migi, who served as Dali's light and helped him grow from the deeply broken boy he was at the start of the story. As Dali stated, Migi always ruined his plans, but he realized that this was actually a good thing because Migi's kindness, sincerity, and innocence helped guide him toward the right direction. This leads me to believe that Dali's personality didn't just reverse out of nowhere; rather, deep down he wanted to make friends, he wanted Migi to be happy, and he was always a compassionate boy (even more so than Migi). He might have even possessed a light brighter than Migi's. But because of his mother's death and its associated burdens, Dali's heart hardened as he repressed this side of himself and built walls around his heart for the sake of revenge, and it was Migi who was able to tear down these walls and illuminate the darkness within Dali's heart, allowing Dali's repressed personality to come out.
Finally, let's get into Dali's decision to save Eiji. Dali finally understood that Eiji was just like him, a victim of their parents' sins, and that Eiji was always alone as he never had someone like Migi with him. Dali hated Eiji because he reminded him of himself without Migi, a deeply broken boy who only caused himself to suffer by forcing himself to fulfill an obsession (e.g. revenge and perfection). In other words, Dali hated the the dark version of himself that rejected others, hurt his brother, and caused himself to suffer for the sake of revenge. Dali was able to overcome himself because of Migi, and he wanted to extend this opportunity to Eiji as he seems to have finally accepted Eiji as his brother. This act of compassion showed us the essence of Dali's "revenge," as what he did for Eiji can't be characterized as revenge, but rather justice. Instead of getting revenge against his mother's killer, Dali sought justice for the triplets and the suffering they endured as a result of their parents' sins. His anger towards Eiji transformed into a defiance of destiny as he sought to prove that regardless of their dark past and mistakes, they could still live happily and face a brighter future. In this episode, we witnessed the depth of Dali's compassion, which was even greater than Migi's, as well as the rise of a hero who was able to overcome his darker nature. This is one of the biggest reasons why Dali is my favorite character in the story, as his character arc was just that compelling.
However, at the end, someone had to take responsibility for the tragic events that occurred that night. Eiji realized that even though he now sought to live, the life he was promised by Dali was "too sweet" for him, as he had to atone for killing Reiko and attempting to burn everyone to death. As Eiji was taken away, Dali watched with a sorrowful and/or distressed look and a new burn scar on his left cheek. On the surface level, Dali can't keep up the Hitori act anymore. But the scar may carry a deeper meaning. For example, it can be seen as a proof of Dali's courage and heroism. On the other hand, it can also be seen as a proof of Dali's sins and his failure to bring Eiji home. Knowing Dali, he might internalize the latter interpretation, and may carry a great deal of guilt and self-loathing as a result. We can only hope that in the final episode, Dali (and likely with Migi's help) resolves whatever emotional fallout there may be and can finally embrace the happy and cherry-pie-filled life with Migi and the Sonoyamas that he craved (and IMO deserved).
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kayze-draws · 2 months
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NEST character asks!!
this,, this is gonna be a long one
NEST is an aspiring competitive team with big dreams for the future. they’re a bunch of goobers who banded together to make their leader’s childhood fantasies a reality. they’re probably roommates or live on the same street or something like that.
Feel free to ask them.. anything! Favorites, preferences, whatever. There is an itty bit of story to them, if you know what to ask. This is a method to help me better develop them as characters.
[designs and information are subject to change] [characters are still under development personality-wise]
Phineas ‘Stork’ (he/him)
Stork is the leader and founder of NEST. He’s a good sport, but loves to be competitive and take on new challenges. He’s a bit sheepish and modest when it comes to discussing his skill in Ranked, and often shies away when complimented.
Though Stork is lenient (and a bit of a pushover), he can still manage his team. He’s known to have a “death-stare”, which is when his teammates need to start getting serious, but they usually dance around that point. Still, Stork wouldn’t trade his team for anything, even if they annoy him, and he is insanely grateful for them. He works very hard to be a good team captain and player, unafraid to call out opposing players and offer encouragement.
His ink is a bit more pastel and dull in compare to his teammates.
18K Aviators, Black Arrowbands
Orca Bolero, Hula Punk Shirt
Arrow Pull-Ons, Annalise Strappy Sandals
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Carl ‘Peacock’ (he/him)
Peacock is a fair bit sassy and moody when comfortable, but is otherwise quiet and reserved. He rarely says much, having a lack of comments and replies to small talk. He spends a lot of time on his phone.
He is very close to Stork, and oftentimes helps him with leading when it becomes too stressful. He has the second-to-most experience in Turf War.
Peacock loves fashion as well, and is prideful in his ability to dress and style his teammates so they always look their best. (Which, Stork is very thankful for.) Gift giving is his favorite show of affection.
Full-Moon Glasses, House-Tag Denim Cap
Barazushi Wrap, Deepsea Tangle Top
Field Duck Boots
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Jamie ‘Pigeon’ (any)
Pigeon is a loose cannon type of player. They always are on offense, springing up behind opponents to kill them with fast-firing weapons. Pigeon prefers to work by himself, and he generally struggles to follow orders, work as a team, and respect Stork, but he is slowly getting better.
Pigeon is a definite jokester, oftentimes making teases and jabs at others’ expenses. She never makes herself the butt of the joke.
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Crust Bucket Visor, Bream-Brim Cap
Motley Hoodless, Rugby King 08,
Red Slip-Ons, Fry Tops
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Marley ‘Quail’ (she/they)
Quail is very relaxed and carefree, skilled enough to provide training for her teammates. She focuses on the finer skills, such as aim, and is usually the one to calm down Pigeon. She’s sort of the ‘mom friend’ of the group, mediating the small arguments between Pigeon and their leader.
Outside of training with her team, Quail likes to do yoga, pilates, and art. They’re quite creative and help build team outfits and coordination with Peacock. She also helps plan events, lending Stork a hand when they enroll in competitions and fun outings.
(She’s probably the least developed.)
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Short Beanie, Bucket Hat
Sudadera Celeste
Punk Whites
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dil-ibaadat · 11 months
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Hellooo! This is the anon who sent you the West Wing youtube clip.
I was shy and hence posted anonymously but you’re so sweet that I couldn’t help revealing myself! 🙈
Full disclaimer that I’ve never watched the West Wing but have always kinda wanted to because I love that sort of old timey witty American drama, even if it’s politics I don’t fully understand and it is a full testament to your talent and writing prowess that I now really feel like watching the show to get all the references from your fic 🙈Alas, it’ll have to wait since I have an exam but I shall get to it right after hopefully!
I’ve read this first chapter about 5 times ( I am not joking), I can’t even explain why I love it so much! You’ve combined two series’ with such finesse! There’s so much depth and character even within this fanfictiony world and I can’t even begin to grasp how sexy it is? The whole premise and how it’s so befitting for Kanthony and the rest of the Bridgerton clan too!
I love how you’ve not made it just a love story but like an actual world with seemingly real people trying to actually make a difference - that whole bit with Tom saying ‘this is going to be the greatest thing they’ll do’ is just so epic.
I can’t wait to see how the election unfolds now that Kate is almost winning! I wish this was an actual show, that’s how amazingly you’ve pulled me in 😬
I now get your references for the characters and it’s funny how initially before reading, I just assumed Anthony and Kate would be modelled on Josh and Donna (since they were the only two characters I sort of knew from the West Wing) but your interpretation of them contesting for President is way cooler and makes for so much more angst and drama.
Sorry for such a long ask, I’m genuinely so happy and eager to read your wonderful fic and I really hope you write many many more stories because your talent is just astonishing. 😍 Dowry is one of my favourites in the fandom. Shoutout to @folklauerate too as I realise this is both of your time and effort! (My favourite fic of hers is Hold Onto You and the Heist Society one!)
I’d like to end with getting the Chris Traeger reference too! I now know who Sam Seaborn is. 🙈
oh, wow. this is one of the loveliest messages i have ever received. <3 thank you so much for taking the time to send it!!!!! i'm so pleased you like the writing and the general vibe :)))
as for watching the west wing, we're doing our best to make sure it's not necessary to have watched the show in order to get the fic. if you have, you probably recognize some scenes (directly ripped off from scenes and dialogue in the show), and some character sketches, but beyond a few elements of plot, background, and surface-level characterization, this fic universe will feel a bit different from the show. we're borrowing the universe, the idealism, and the feel-good, hard-but-worth-it political reality constructed in the show. it's a wild, escapist political AU, all in good fun. we hope you'll like it! :)
i find it interesting you say you thought the dynamic between kanthony would be a josh/donna type deal, because i did consider that when i began writing it. it was sort of my go-to, but then i realized i've seen the boss/secretary dynamic many times in shows and it's gotten a bit stale for me. i've also noticed that oftentimes, the female love interest is put in the assistant-position, which to me feels a bit antiquated. at the same time, it's hard for me to imagine anthony in donna's position because the power dynamic between anthony and kate was very different in canon, so i ended up nixing that thought because i wanted them to start off as equals.
that said, there are other bridgerton ships that could fit the dynamic really well! josh and donna are interesting because they're introduced as this enmeshed, basically-married duo that are on a slowburn, friends-to-lovers arc. i think polin could work really well with that storyline, with maybe penelope as josh to shake things up (i think colin as her assistant who switched a lot of lanes in college and career-wise could be really, really interesting, and maybe one of pen's sisters could be dead, to give that additional edge of angst to the already complicated featherington dynamics aaaaaand i better stop before i end up writing this too!).
moreover, i originally began writing this fic because i was interested in exploring a kate-tom friendship a la jed and leo. and in order to do that, i had to make kate president. and then the idea grew legs, because i actually adore the idea of kate as a thirty-something, obama-type figure who's pulled in the opposite directions of radical liberal idealism and centrist pragmatism and anthony as a jaded, conflicted, entrenched dynastic political figure who's caught in this quagmire of expectations. in a way, anthony's still conflicted about his relationship with kate in this AU because it directly conflicts with his personal ambitions and his desire to make his dad proud, so that's canon-accurate but also repackaged in a fun, fresh way.
i don't know. i think it's neat. it's a neat AU. and @folklauerate has so many great ideas and juicy bits of characterization and plot and pitch-perfect writing -- it's gonna be so good, i'm gonna scrreeeeaaaammmm.
finally, thank you so much for being here in my inbox and sending this ask. i've been having days on and off for the past few months where i seriously question my writing and purpose and it's comments and messages like this that stop me from giving it all up and moving to kazakhstan and taking up, i don't know, goat-farming (or is it kyrgyzstan ;D, you tell me). i really appreciate it.
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the-average-melli · 1 year
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Stinky sMelli Redemption?
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I alluded to it--it was coming! Can such a ratchet character ever be redeemed? Is there anything to like or add to this character to make them more than a blundering doodoohead that occasionally pops up to take a flaming dump in your cereal just because it bothers you? Why, yes. Yes there are. Just as people have good and bad qualities about them, SMelli and other arguably complex characters also come with their fair share of goods and bads. In this post, I will go over what I believe to be redeeming qualities for this tol twink. I will stick to canon information, but you can find head canons where I expand on sMelli's canon traits, too.
He cares for the homies
His bio on the official Pokémon Legends Arceus website mentions that, "He puts on airs and is a tad quick to fight, but he cares passionately for his fellow clan members." Even if he doesn't show it when the player is around, it is canon that he does actually care for them. There are a lot of people who care in their own way, and part of having a close circle of friends is knowing how each person expresses care. Based on how he cares for the members of his Clan in particular, I'd venture to say sMelli is the type who seems sour and salty to outsiders, but has some other side that he will only show to close friends in his personal circle who understand him and have earnt his trust. We don't show our most vulnerable sides to strangers we just met, so I find it reasonable and fair that sMelli doesn't feel obligated to show the player, a complete stranger, any vulnerable sides of him. He's doing what we call in the industry a "pro-gamer move:" keeping people you don't know at arms' length and not investing in them until you've been around them long enough to feel comfortable sharing more.
Honesty is the best policy
SMelli is honest. Most other characters in Hisui are fine trusting a 15-or-so-year old kid who fell from the sky randomly one day and the ones who don't instantly trust the player are gradually won over after seeing how well the player fairs in the fields as an adept Survey Corps member. Even those characters like Irida and Kamado who are skeptical of the player's intents at first are eventually won over by the alacrity of the player. The same is not true for the stinky sMelli. He doesn't like outsiders meddling around and inserting themselves in affairs they have no business being involved in, and for good reason when thinking about this avoidance from another perspective. Not everyone is going to trust you or even like you at first, which is a good quality to have when you are looking out for yourself and others who matter to you. Part of self-care is realising that you can't help others if you can't help yourself, and sMelli at least recognises this by how honest he is. Honesty alone is a respectable trait because it takes a lot of courage to speak up, especially if you're saying something that others won't like to hear. Being honest is perceived by many as "rude," but oftentimes, honesty only appears rude because of how it's delivered and how another hearing it takes it. Being blunt and honest are rare, yet commednable traits; if you know someone is blunt and honest, you know they won't be lying to you by telling you what you want to hear; they aren't only telling you things that make you feel good. You can rely on candid people to give you all kinds of feedback or new ways to look at things you're dealing with!
The chutzpah! The audacity!
If there is one thing that stinky sMelli has, it's the ✨️audacity✨️. For better or for worse, he has a lot of nerve. This is a great quality to have in the right scenarios. Taking risks, doing or saying things people may not like, or staying true to your own authentic self and what you may believe in are all possible with a little nerve. Unlocking ✨️the audacity✨️ in our daily lives can embue us with the testicular fortitude to grab life by the throat, get out of bed, and do whatever we need to do to survive. Daring to be true to ourselves is not easy, especially in a world where others command unity and conformity to a certain standard or norm. Fear not! For having ✨️the audacity✨️ also fills one with the confidence and creativity required to defy norms and rules whenever they are stupid or arbitrary. Melli has his own views about the frenzying Noble Pokémon which makes him unique from other characters. His own views give an alternative perspective to whether or not someone should stop the rampaging Noble pokémon. It might be an ill-informed take, but sMelli has ✨️the audacity✨️ to stand by what he thinks. Going all in for something you believe in can be inspiring, especially for people who aren't as brave enough to take a stand, think for themselves, ask questions, or be their authentic selves without regret. It's easier said than done, which is why someone who can do these things clearly had a history that shaped them into the kind of person overflowing with a lot of chutzpah!
A driving force
SMelli's stinky personality works as a foil for other characters' personalities to react to and bounce off of. From a writing perspective, having foils is an excellent way of breathing life into otherwise static NPCs with little to nothing that makes them memorable. Having a character like sMelli presents an opportunity draw out the differing personalities of other characters in the world. In PLA, a high-point was watching stinky sMelli fire relentless shots at Lian's unsuspecting hat and watching Lian retort back. That moment cut the tension of the climax at the Temple of Sinnoh and it felt like an effective use of comedy to balance out the serious elements of the storyline at that point. Stinky sMelli and his antics are very silly, and it puts a smile on my face to watch Lian and him squabble like an old married couple or two siblings who need to be torn apart to make sure they don't unalive each other. It's moments like this that made the game outside of the actual storyline and other high points that many already praise it for, like the unique two-stage final boss battle of the post-game.
Not entirely static
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Stinky sMelli does experience character development implied throughout the game. The first implication occurs during the Daybreak update for PLA which added more content with the massive outbreaks and more opportunities to rematch NPCs in battle. Stinky sMelli appears to give out epic aguav berries for the player's adorable efforts investigating the outbreaks. After giving one of the best shooketh faces a character can have in this game, he departs and Mai informs the player that he used to be a very shy (stinky) boy. He one day decided to change so he could help Adaman. People have many character arcs in their own lives, and it was wonderful to see this twink get some kind of backstory. How he changed into the opposite of who he was as a kid is left open to interpretatiom, but the fact remains that he started from the bottom and now he's--not at the bottom anymore (??) He changed over the years with a particular goal in mind, much like any person would if they were dead set on achieving a goal of their own. How lovely. 🌺 I include how he might have changed over the years in my head canons for him; no matter how he did, he surely must have had to stay on the grind and get out of his comfort zone to try new things. That's pretty respectable since it can be quite the challenge to change or improve parts of the self.
The Update includes another chance to interact with the stinkiest Warden in the entire region! During the battle, he is still his very twinkie self, but he at the very least acknowledges the player as a decent sparring partner. He makes similar acknowledgement of the player and actually throws less shade at them as the game progresses. He will always consider himself "Great" but by the end of the game, he is willing to admit that the player is a formidable opponent in battle. By the end of the game, his name-calling transforms from a condescending form of address to mere teasing. (What a tease!)
I will never forget the first nice thing this massive twinkie man ever said to me: he would be here for "moral support!" It hits so different when a character who has done nothing but drag you to the moon and back in insults finally says one nice thing to you. It feels like they mean it since they won't say it often and being so supportive is just so out of pocket for a stinky sMelli like him!
He has a good outlook on existence
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This can be taken multiple ways, but I choose to look at it with a side of optimism. Suffering surely is quite painful. It isn't ideal, but without suffering no human would have any character development. We have grown to be who we are because of adversity, and resillience. There are many obstacles and forces that may try to take us out of the game of life prematurely, and yet, we are still here today. To acknowledge and suggest that suffering is a large part of the human experience is not to say that it is mandatory, nor ideal in the slightest. It is how we handle the trials and tribulations life thrusts our way that speaks to the amount of perserverence required to just keep swimming. When you look at it from a deeper side, this quote from the stinkiest of twinkies is actually quite profound! I don't expect such existentialism or intentionality in a kid's game, so I am delightfully surprised by dialogue like this. His moment of wisdom here is not the only one.
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We are walking contradictions of ourselves
In the above dialogue, stinky sMelli has another real moment: while he wasn't as supportive of the player (me! These are my screenshots hurrah!) and casually did everything he could to prevent them from reaching the Moonview arena... he admits a part of him did hope the player would make it. This is a good note to end on, seeing as it speaks to something about humans as a species. We are walking contradictions of ourselves whether we choose to say it or not. As humans, we have biases, dreams, preferences, and more! We have experiences unique to ourselves and our own inner-worlds. Anyone who enjoys this Disney Princess on Crack™ as much as I may be just as much of a contradiction. There are many toxic people online here who love this character (perhaps because they embody the worst at times and can relate to another just as poisonous!) I have no doubts about that, but I would like to assume that there are also decent humans that take a liking to this character. Assuming there are, congratualtions on being a walking contradiction; we find quite the appeal in one of the most ratchet, feral, and off-putting characters in Pokémon! That is a cause for celebration! Despite his flaws and how we as humans may not condone the things he might do in our own lives, we are still smitten by an obnoxiously flambouyant fictional mans! What an achievement we have unlocked. And how excellent: the reward is knowing that there are in fact a niche few who do in fact see good in even the wildest characters!
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In conclusion
This man is a very petty man-child and a Dollar Store Disney Princess on Crack rolled into one hot mess, but he is my hot mess. I would not want him any other way. Even if it's hard for most, I do see good qualities somewhere deep within him. He is just the type who needs to trust you and know you before caring about you, and that care is expressed in his own stinky way. I would not want anyone else but him to babysit my balls or have my D
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This is the second part of my super stinky sMelli character analysis! Click here if you missed part one!
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Of course I spent five hours straight writing this two part character analysis infodump!
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illusionaryneil · 7 months
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HEY hey you tell me about your ocs
AAAAAAA heckyeah sure!!! do not know which ocs you would like me to tell you about so i will just talk about a bunch of them i think!!
Fletcher is one of my favorites so gonna talk about her first dskjgs she is a comic artist who in the story they are the main character for is moving back to her old hometown after going to college in a nearby city! he is a huge video game fan, specifically enjoying a lot of sega games! he would totally own all of their consoles i think lol! i think they are extremely competitive, specifically with others like Seth!
Sophia is another one of my absolute favorites really need to draw her more!! she is a music artist who plays guitar and sings for a band she started with a few friends! i think in between doing stuff with her band she would work in a local grocery store in the town they live is as well. i don't think she would be like the biggest fan of games, but since they live with Fletcher they would have a lot of fun watching her play games and would sometimes join! i think she would be more into stuff like puzzles and stuff like that and would introduce fletcher to them more and stuff!!
Seth is so gsjkhd i love him a lot! he is also a comic artist and went to the same college that Fletcher went to and they met there! Seth already lived in the city having grown up there, but during the events of the story he is part of he by chance moves to the same town Fletcher moved back to. for context the two had a pretty bad falling out so the two of them seeing each other in town jumpscared them both gsdjkhgs Seth is also be a huge fan of video games, being more of a fan of nintendo games and stuff! i think alongside that he would be a fan of gardening! now that he lives in a place with the space to do so, he would probably have a really big garden in both his front and backyards!! Seth also likes to mess around with others by joking with them and playing tricks!
Sticker is a green june beetle who works as a mail carrier in the small town they live in! they probably never ventured out far into the forest that the story he is part of takes place in, but despite that he would still enjoy exploring the safer outskirts of town and discovering new things! during exploring he would also come across Cheesecake who is a small bug that was stranded, so he would end up adopting and caring for them alongside doing their work! despite being adventurous, Sticker is very cautious with their surroundings, becoming even more cautious after having Cheesecake fall into his care!
Dew is a being consisting of various types of fungi! they are a Forest Guardian, which in the story they are in is someone who takes up the task to guard not only their hometown but to help and protect those who also reside in the forest! they act very serious, just trying their best to do what they have been tasked with. i think upon meeting Sticker during the events of the story though they would become more relaxed! they probably spend most of their time traveling trying to find ways to help others, so they have a memorized path of a large part of the forest, or at least the section they live within.
Nostalgia is a character who is heavily inspired by the album View-Monster by Lemon Demon! they eternally wander in a realm consisting of the memories of others and has been tasked to guard and watch over this realm. within this realm they have their own pocket dimension that resembles a regular bedroom. in this room they have a computer where they receive assignments from those who assigned them as a guard, but it also contains Edward. the space they reside in does not have much to do, but in their free time they enjoy spending time online and watching movies and shows! they are somewhat anxious, having such a serious task assigned to them, but they are very dedicated to the tasks they are given and oftentimes ends up enjoying what they have to do!! they are another that i really want to draw more art for!!
Edward is heavily inspired by the song One Weird Tip by Lemon Demon, being a piece of adware and spyware heavily inspired by desktop assistants like Clippy! they oftentimes cause trouble on purpose for their own entertainment, being rather sneaky as well about what they are doing or what they are capable of doing. besides this though, they are close friends with Nostalgia who they have to share a space with and always makes sure to let them know that he is just joking around! deep down i think Edward wishes that he could be human but would only want to be one if they could still be around Nostalgia.
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mabeysomeclasspecting · 9 months
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You're still doing requests? Awesome! Can you classpect mine 🥺 no need to rush with it ofc, pace yourself! Uhh, lets see.
1. What are your interests/hobbies?
i have a lot of interests but if i have to put a pin on them, its always about exploring something new. watching a mysterious internet arg, writing down worldbuilding ideas, getting myself lost because my hometown start to get too samey, exploring abandoned buildings, and watching plays and backyard gigs. which is ironic because i live in a small-ish town, there is not much excitement or exploration to be done in here, but i make do. other interests of mine would be music. i like music that are weird, distorted, and just off. i love it when the rhythm is a discordant mess. however, just because i seem to go out a lot doesnt mean im the social type. i mean, i try to be, i kinda have to get used to keeping secrets and doing things all alone to get some freedom / agency in life.
2. How Do You See Yourself?
Honestly it depends on which character i latched on to that week. I dont really care for having an internal self. Whatever serves what i want best is my current self. But, turns out im not that good as a social chameleon. So, one thing I can recognize about myself is i don't quit and give up on things even when I should. When I want things, I might not be very motivated to get it, but I'll always work on it no matter how long it takes or how many times it has failed. Oftentimes I worry that im too slow and that no matter how much patience and devotion i have to my wants, I just dont have enough energy to actually get it. Or i'll end up ruining myself in the process.
3. How do you think others see you
Unforgettable. Striking. strange and offputting. Acquaintaces say im okay but a little aloof/strange. My family say i work hard but i have no sense of self preservation, tbh i think theyre biased. My friends think im smart and a little impressive. But closest besties, despite my best efforts, see that i used to be super sheltered and inexperienced in social settings. its terrible!
4. How do you interact with your friends?
Hm, depends on what kind of friends. if theyre the hangout friend, i'll just sit back and occasionally make them laugh with my dumb antics and give out some trivias to make things fun and easy. If theyre the deep conversation friend, i would try to impress them with how much i know. its overcompensating i know.
Its not all roses with me though. Some of my friends did say i can be unsympathetic to their problems. which is surprising to them because they thought im nice. i didnt mean it, i guess i just dont get why people just lament instead of finding a solution. its so... helpless. i dont want to be my younger self who let himself get trapped in his own house and miss out on so much life because theyre too afraid to act. so why people do nothing but feel sad when awful things happen is beyond me. And that comes out harsh when people are used to my lighthearted, easygoing self.
5. What's Important To You
I need to feel good about myself. And that's very much reliant on me working for my dreams. Not some escapism or fantasy. I also want change, a kinder world, justice. I want everyone to get whats been stolen from them. However, I spent so much time and wasted so many opportunities because of that dream, it almost feel like its holding me back from permanently feeling good for myself. but when i think about it, im not angry or disappointed. I like to see the silver lining in everything i guess. but there's limits to this. Yknow the phrase "fighting the good fight?" i think, its not enough to fight, you have to win, no matter how many rules you break or how many things become collateral damage. doesnt matter if youre in the right side of history or how many times you prove bigots wrong if you keep losing and dying. and thats a matter of action and bravery, not morals.
6. Describe the ideal you, what kind of person do you strive to be?
Impressive. Capable and competent at everything. Scares people but in a good way. Get shit done. Have sick-ass tattoos, have lots of friends, Can be relied on for everything. And have traveled to so many places and get so many extraordinary experiences.
(note : i wanted to send you an ask a few months ago, but there was a sudden blackout in my area right after i hit send. pretty sure its gone to the void! but just to make sure, if you see an ask thats similar in content to this (i remember saying i like internet horror, args, music, and urban exploration!) its probably mine! you dont have to answer that)
and my signoff emojis : 🫧🌪️
Hello! I definitely think that ask got lost, but I'm happy to classpect you now :)
Aspects: Breath, Heart, Time
Classes: Prince, Thief, Maid
You seem like a solid Prince of Breath to me! I feel pretty certain, but play around with those other ones if that doesn't feel right
Hope this helps!
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max-nico · 2 years
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Amy Rose headcanons
If you have any headcanons put them in the tags, reply, or my ask box ! Any character you want me to focus on ? Message me, or hit my ask box ! Suggestions are always welcome .
Okay I don't care what canon says, Sonic's eyes are a dark emerald green and Amy's are a bright seafoam green.
You remember Amy's tarot cards? I think she has some minor abilities that have to do with witchy things like tarot cards, future telling, predictions, etc. That's why she tends to just KNOW where people are
But according to her it's "just a hunch"
Amy is very very strong, she can absolutely go toe to toe with Knuckles in hand to hand combat. I think they enjoy arm wrestling with each other, but their scores are normally tied
I also think she's the type to cheat during board games and not get caught, but also call out other people for cheating during board games since she just seems to always know ;)
Amy likes to carry Sonic to embarrass him, it's all in good fun... It's mostly fun for her.... But she would put him down if it bothered him that much
Amy can take up a whole room just by standing in it. She has a HUGE aura that everyone can feel. She's just so head strong and passionate, she's loud too, and confident. Plus her whole witch thing definitely gives her a strong aura
Amy is really in tune with people's emotions. She can feel the slightest change in people's moods which makes her really sociable and easy to be around
I think Amy dresses like,,, fairy grunge,,, if you know what that specific alternative category looks like. It has lots of long skirts paired with short crop tops, large bags, shawls or sweaters, with just a ✨dash✨ of glitter, usually earthy tones but I see her wearing a lot of white/red/green/pink (so her usual color palette)
Honestly just fairy-core in general for the most part
Amy can be naggy and a bit stand offish at times but it's just because she wants what's best for you, even if it feels like you're being treated like a kid sometimes
I also see her as the type to pack her friends lunches with cute little notes in them
Amy can't hide her emotions for shit, which is great for her friends so they all know when something is wrong.
She enjoys venting to Tails the most because she normally talks to him while he works, so all their conversations go like:
"And then he told me to GO AWAY, LIKE I DIDNT JUST SAVE HIS LIFE ! Can you believe him, Tails !?! Uhg ! He's just SO RUDE" .... "Uh huh... You're so right." .. "He should appreciate me more ! I do so much for him and what do I get back ?! NOTHING !!" .... "Uh huh... You're so right."
What can she say, she likes being told she's right.
Amy is ladylike with her mannerisms, like she sits with her legs crossed, makes eye contact when she speaks, holds her pinky out when she drinks tea, but she's not ladylike in the way she speaks. I don't think she has a big potty mouth or anything, but she can come off as rude at times. She speaks bluntly and tells you exactly how she feels, which can oftentimes lead to misunderstandings
I think Amy makes insecure men nervous, ya know like the ones who call women whores and stuff because they'll never be able to land a woman like her? Yeah, she makes those guys incredibly nervous.
I want to be her ❤️
Her quills are short, but if there's a will there's a way. Most of the time her quills (hair ig lol) are messy, you can normally tell when she's been busy just by the state her quills are in, but when she puts effort into her appearance?? Zoo wee mama them quills are gorgeous. Them bitches sleek, shiny, radiant
Amy in general tends to be radiant, mostly because of that mostly untapped magic she uses. I think she feels mythical when you're next to her, she feels powerful, and I love that for her
Alright that's all the headcanons I can think of right now, but I'll reblog with more if I think of some. If it becomes too many I'll just make post #2 electric boogaloo. Feel free to reblog with your own headcanons for her. I'll probably also do a post for how I think all the characters would dress, not just her lol
If you have any headcanons put them in the tags, reply, or my ask box ! Any character you want me to focus on ? Message me, or hit my ask box ! Suggestions are always welcome .
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whereeammii · 2 years
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the litg s4 cast in my celebrity au idk if i’ll actually write or not…
warning: most of them are actors because it’s easier to make them interact with each other that way.
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will: mc’s co-star and love interest on their very popular tv show. think game of thrones, the walking dead, bridgerton type hype. they’re not the main characters but they are the fan favorites. he’s known in the industry for being very upfront about his flighty and non-committal habits.
angie: known by her fans and within the industry as “the scream queen” angie is horror movie royalty. many people even forget her debut role was on a medical drama and often get surprised when they see her in anything other than a horror film. she does make a badass villain though.
thabi: this girl is buff and beautiful so i elected to make her an olympian athlete. originally, i wanted to choose snowboarding but i also like the idea of her and gymnastics. tbd. she oftentimes forgets she’s also famous and claims her two celebrity crushes are will and her fellow senior olympian henrik.
najuma: full-time model, part time actress. after experiencing all the amazing things a model can, she admittedly got a little bored. which is why she took up acting on the side. she thinks it’s important that other girls who look like her see themselves in her modeling jobs though which is why she will never quit altogether.
lexi: she did start on broadway but then she took up a role in a sitcom and her career skyrocketed. it’s something that everyone associates her with and her character is a fan favorite. this, unfortunately, makes it easier for her to amass a loyal following and get away with a more underhanded attitude. she is notoriously hard to work with.
hazeem: one of the most respected and talented directors in the industry despite his younger age. some call it nepotism considering one of his own parents was a huge director themselves—and perhaps that does play a part in it—but you can see with each of his movies that he actually has the skill to back it up.
james: a highly coveted screen-writer and while he has a big heart and impeccable manners, it’s common knowledge that he’s actually quite picky about the projects he takes on. he puts his all into every project so he wants to make sure it’s something he genuinely likes and will enjoy working on.
kobi: when he first stepped into the spotlight, it was alongside his childhood friend cora. the two of them formed a duo band together and for a good few years they did amazing. in the end, they decided to split up but only because kobi recognized cora needed more room to shine and he felt much more comfortable as a behind the scenes producer anyway.
bruno: a rapidly rising comedy actor and token comedic relief. people often ask him if he ever wants to do something different—and maybe he does, but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it and all that. he’s enjoying himself and his gigs for now and that’s all that matters.
youcef: once in the fashion industry, always in the fashion industry. starting out his career as a super model, youcef eventually decided to make the switch to fashion designer. he had far too many ideas for him to just be content with looking pretty. these days, plenty of his pieces can be seen in the closets of A-listers.
valentina: most commonly known for her most popular role playing a regina george type character. given how intense her vibes are and how well put-together she often looks, it always surprises people to learn how chill she actually is. she has some of the best online interactiveness with her fans and many of them feel like they genuinely know her.
juliet: she fancies herself a triple threat, but truly the only thing on her roaster is her job as a super model. admittedly an impressive feat. even so, any sort of interview or event with her becomes far more tedious than it needs to be when she has a habit of giving out unsolicited advice.
tom: another pretty english boy but tom takes this in stride. it took a lot of courage for him to pursue this dream instead of the one his parents had planned for him so he always does his best to be as authentic as possible…even when he’s playing a part.
cora: once known as part of a two-person band with her best friend kobi, cora is now a widely popular soloist. while it was her dream, she had some reservations about leaving him behind, but now he’s her producer so they still face it all together. now if only she could do something about those pesky commitment issues…
kelly: another actress in the show with mc and will. she got her ‘big break’ while she was working at a bakery in year 12. originally, she was aiming for broadway but instead fell in love with film. her small hometown will forever boast that they are her origins.
tiffany: a comedian with her own show on netflix. has a great community with her fans and does livestreams and other interactive activities often. used in tons of memes and referenced a lot. think john mulaney.
oliver: never actually aspired to be famous. believe it or not, his grandmother was actually a famous actress herself and as he got older, people often approached him with job offers. he was content to work as a tattoo artist but he decided to go to one audition with his friend. he spent so long pretending he didn’t like acting, that he never realized how good he was at it. nowadays he mostly does movies but he did just get casted in a highly anticipated exclusive mini series.
dylan: a professional volleyball player. there’s not much else to it. he does his best to be devious but he’s not quite as successful as his current girlfriend lexi yet he still somehow manages to get off the hook. blame corruption. most people claim she deserves better than him but they’re more alike than people think.
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Loveless Book Review
★★★★★ ~ 5 out of 5 stars
Loveless, Alice Oseman’s fourth and most recent novel, has yanked asexuality and aromanticism to the forefront of book club discussions with its insanely relatable characters and the messy way they go about figuring out interpersonal relationship dynamics. And as a certified, card-carrying queer who has a lot of aro and ace friends, I am totally here for it. I was so happy and excited to see them represented in popular, mainstream media - and in YA, no less! But I am juuuust old enough to remember when queer representation trickled into books like crumbs, rather than the whole cookie, so to speak, so I was surprised - and delighted - to realize that the ensemble cast of Loveless represented across the rainbow, that this book was not about an aroace woman adrift in a sea of allocishets, but about her discovering our community and finding her place within it.
Loveless follows Georgia Warr, a freshman at Durham University in England, who is obsessed with the idea of romance, but finds herself repulsed and uncomfortable whenever she tries to get involved with anyone. Her two best friends from secondary school, Pip Quintana and Jason Farley-Shaw, are with her at Durham, and she becomes fast friends with two other people on campus: her roommate, Rooney Bach, and her college parent, Sunil Jha. Navigating the university environment, the meshing of old friendships with new, and the confusing realization that she may not, in fact, feel any sort of attraction, Georgia grows to understand herself and relate to those around her more authentically.
This is a hilarious coming-of-age novel, but it also doesn’t pull its punches. It’s not afraid to let its leads fuck up. Georgia and her friends feel authentic. They are a gaggle of eighteen year olds (except Sunil, who is a couple of years older), and they still have a lot of growing up to do, some of which they do throughout the novel. The conflicts are relatable; I remember being a teenager and trying to figure out my gender and sexuality, feeling like an imposter within the queer community, and not being one hundred percent happy about the conclusions that I came to. 
Even if you aren’t queer, Georgia is relatable in other ways - she worries about not having enough friends, about not being cool at parties, about having hobbies that are ‘weird’ (she loves slash fic… this book really slapped me in the face by referencing Drarry and Korrasami in the second chapter). 
Which leads me to something else that I love about this book: the references! I feel like I’m the perfect age to get all of the references in Loveless, from those iconic ships (and a few more that are referenced later) to the live action Scooby-Doo movies. Shakespeare also comes up a lot, because Georgia’s roommate, Rooney, is obsessed with Shakespeare - this speaks less to my age group, but still heavily to my interests. (Georgia does roast John Keats at one point, though. Not cool, Georgia.)
The way the characters learn information feels more natural than I’m used to in mainstream queer media. Oftentimes, it is awkward and stilted, definitional and over-explanatory, usually so that the (non-queer) audience knows what words like ‘aromantic’ and ‘asexual’ mean. I find this type of scenario inauthentic, as most of my experience learning new sexuality and gender terminology comes from someone of that sexuality or gender very casually explaining, rather than me looking it up in the OED. Even when I do start by Googling it, my second step is always finding a primary source that isn’t so… well-rehearsed. Georgia learns new terms from her friends in much the same way I did, and I like that inclusion. 
Honestly, I like pretty much everything about this book. I’m pleased to rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I’m excited to read more Alice Oseman soon - I’ve already picked up the first volume of Heartstopper from the library!
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13thsinnr · 2 years
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alright here's my masterpost on mayhem so you guys can at least somewhat understand what the hell i'm talking about when im vagueposting about it (without me having to write the fic)
to do a little worldbuilding: this au takes place in a futuristic post-apocalyptic dystopian type world, where much of society has collapsed and crime has become much more prevalent 
in the au (or the fic at least, there's a lot of stuff in the world i haven’t expanded on quite yet that just doesn't appear in my fanfic) there’s three main sides: the “bad” guys, the “good” guys, and the “neutral” side (i say these in quotes cause that's not at all how it works but if you were to view it entirely black and white then it’d be close enough)
the bad guys
to start off, the “bad” side is the perspective the fic is written from, and consists solely of twizzly’s gang, which makes it easy for me since they’re already established characters (i’ve expanded on their characters a bit but i can’t quite think of anything too important at the moment and most people already know who they are)
the good guys
this side focuses on an organization that strives to restore the world to stability (no i haven’t named it yet shh). informally the people from this organization are called “scrapers." the characters involved with this organization include:
roque - roguefort alternate [name subject to change]
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roque is a higher-up in the organization, they handle a lot of large projects and occasionally deal with some of the other people in the organization. they are logical and methodical in nature, coming off as emotionless or cruel, though in reality they are just a highly motivated person who will stop at nothing until they reach their goal. 
vino - vampire alternate
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vino is a more reclusive member of the organization who is used for their “dirty work” typically when they need someone killed or interrogated. he is closed off and typically avoids most people in the organization if he can avoid it, especially roque. he is prone to anger and sometimes uses threats of violence to get his way. unlike some of the others in the organization, he had no choice but to join and thus despite any poor treatment he experiences he essentially can’t leave due to being a social reject. he is also someone who believes the ends justify the means, and though he has no choice but to use violence to get his way, he also believes in a brighter future.
mocha - espresso alternate
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mocha is a member who focuses more on social work both within and outside of the organization. he often serves as a therapist type to others and is very friendly, and even nurturing. mocha genuinely strives for a future that benefits all people, and serves as the moral compass. his kind nature leads people to assume he is stupid or ignorant, but really he just wants the best for everyone.
the neutral side
these characters do not align with either side, instead working for their own gain, though they may assist either side, even both. 
snakebite - sparkling alternate (yeah yeah the star of the show)
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snakebite is a descendant of a wealthy family, and is not affected by much of the turmoil in the world. much like twizzly (who he’s old friends with), his only goal is to cause more chaos. he is an inventor, and much of his life has been devoted to these projects, often working for days on end without rest. his biggest creation was the timeline jumper that twizzly and her gang used to travel to the kingdom timeline. as a character he is highly selfish, prone to mood swings, and very cunning. he is highly social despite being oftentimes judgemental towards others. he has violent tendencies but is physically weak (which is why he often turns to poison when he needs to get rid of someone in his way). he assists anyone who can offer him something in return, but has a soft spot for twizzly because of previously working alongside her.
hemlock - herb alternate [name subject to change]
i have no good drawings of him :( YET but sorry
hemlock is an assistant to snakebite, helping keep him in check during projects or emotional outbursts. he is medically trained and thus valuable for anything of that sort. he owes his life to snakebite (and vice versa) so they are indebted to one another. he’s quite cynical and is one of the few voices of reason snakebite will actually listen to. overall, he doesn’t really care what happens, so he just goes along with whatever snakebite does. (their relationship is similar to twizzly and toothpaste’s if that’s any point of reference)
to clarify: these characters are NOT intended to be “swaps” of canon characters and instead more like “what if” concepts, they’re entirely separate from canon so please don’t take any of these personally if you assumed that they’re supposed to be complete inverses
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ravenadottir · 2 years
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To answer gerhy1 's question...
(Boys) WOULD:
Bobby
Gary
Rooco
Noah
Henrik
Felix
(Girls)
Hope
Elisa
Priya
Chelsea
Shannon
WOULDN'T:
The rest.... yeahhhhhh they don't give off that vibe.
First and foremost, I hate that as black players as black women both in real life and online gaming, we have to ask ourselves with these characters or with these people that I'm talking to date me because of my race. It's a sad reality that black women often have to go through from an early age, I'm talking elementary or middle school age. You start to see all of the media being portrayed as you not being the desirable love interest but the sassy black best friend who is always single and ready to help their oftentimes lighter skinned and or biracial/non black counterpart, mostly White woman, when the guy of their dreams. Not only is this portrayed in media but it is portrayed in real life.
Black women are often told they are undesirable by their own male counterpart FIRST and then you start to notice that you're the last one picked or on love island, the black woman will always be picked last and done the dirtiest in every single season. Even in the love Island USA version where a black couple, Justine and Caleb won, but broke up months later because, allegedly, Caleb used her popularity as a black woman to win the show and cheated on her. So it is natural that we have to ask ourselves but it shouldn't be that way.
Back to the Islanders...
People like Rahim and Carl and Lucas and Marisol don't give off that vibe of a black woman being their first choice mostly because of their ideal types and what they named and who they end up with, specifically Rahim with Jo. A lot of times, those athletes end up with white women who look just like her so that's not a surprise.
Lucas said he was attracted to blondes and if we all watch season 7 or any of the love Island seasons, we all know that blonde equals blue eyes and blue eyes equals white women 99.99% of the time. Now with him it could be a possibility because he did have an attraction to Hope and wanted to pick her so it's not a lost option, however if a white woman with blonde hair that had a clean cut look, he'd pick her right away.
I think the same as carl. Again, Lucas and Carl and Marisol are not completely out but I wouldn't put it pass them.
I hate that we still ask these questions when playing games like this. I think we should stop asking ourselves these questions because all it does is just make us feel inferior cuz one thing about it, black women are the blueprint and and once you see that, ain't no boy or girl telling you oh I don't date black people going to bother you no more cuz you already know you're that bitch and tuy don't need a racist lil STINK to validate you.
Anyway... these are my thoughts
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i saw ur tags!! who d'ya think would be leah's favorite st character? i think she'd love nancy
ooooooooooh anon this is you literally asking me to excessively dump so I’ll try my best to be concise. but as I’m thinking about what I’ll write, I realize that is a complete lie. sorry but you asked <3
I agree that she’d like nancy— they’re both motivated by the same thing, truth, so she would make leah feel very #seen (and oh my god would she need that more than ever after the island). from being the quieter, simple girl with really only one friend, to becoming the forces of nature they both easily fall into and arguably always were. the respective narratives paint their efforts similarly, too (more specifically, leah’s season 2 arc)— without their relentlessness, the group they oftentimes guide, or at least try to guide in leah’s case, wouldn’t be as quick in achieving success. they do have many differences though; for instance, I’d say nancy’s demeanor is closer to someone like dot. a less emotion-forward, more “this is what we need to do and this is how we do it” approach, and leah falls short on that. the natural leadership both nancy and dot exude is what makes the other characters follow suit without pushback, unlike the hesitation the girls had with leah. which brings me to my next point: the fun thing about leah is her layered complexity. I’m someone who connects patterns in characters I adore, fully unintentionally, yet leah is all-consuming when my brain tries to do so! she commands my full attention, and I loooooove it. so despite how much nancy I see in her, I also find fragments of max, mike, robin, and probably the most obvious choice, joyce. honestly? if I thought hard enough, I could connect her to literally anyone on that show. next thing you know I’ll be posting “leah rilke and heather holloway are sooo tethered” lmao
one more thing to add though: leah would probably compartmentalize who she relates to vs who she likes. I could even see her being the type who sometimes hates the characters she shares traits and experiences with. soooooo, despite my unnecessary think-piece, she’d probably say her favorite is, like, murray, or some shit. just to be different… and because she’d think hes cool
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