where did the name "heliosphere under the sky" came from?
Interesting question, thank you! Here's my thought process:
SHORT ANSWER: I thought "heliosphere" sounded cool and "under the sky" was basically named after a song.
LONG ANSWER: I always thought I wasn't good at giving names, so I looked for different terms related to space. "Heliosphere" felt like a good name, but felt a bit short as a full title.
So I thought "hey maybe adding an additional title after a colon would make it sound cooler", and I did! LOL.
I was listening to this particular song called "Under the Sky" a lot back then, and thought it fit. It was one of the songs I loved in DDR back in the day (and I still do now, more than ever!)
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BUT. Now I feel it has some sort of symbolism. "Under the Sky" means under our own "sky" in the solar system. It may seem big, but in the grand scheme of things, the solar system is small.
So going back to the solar system, it felt like home "under (our own) sky" than going beyond it to the rest of the universe.
Here's a newer (full) version I've been using for the project lately!
I used to despise Eridan and think he was the absolute worst character (barring Cronus ig) but you have shown me the light and completely turned my opinion around and now I think he is such an endearing little freak <3
I read your whole blog already but if you've got any more thoughts on eri or anyone else then I hope you post them bc I'd love to hear more abt it!
i have sooo many controversial opinions about the dancestors you have noooooo idea
Since the general pattern for Humanstuck aus is to make the beta trolls the younger siblings, the dancestors the older siblings, and the alternian ancestors the parents, I think we should start making the beforus ancestors the grandparents.
Beforus Feferi : I think that all poor people should be adopted by rich people like dogs :) that will solve poverty :)
Meenah : ok grandma let’s get you back to bed
Then they can start having ancient family beef with one another. Karkat’s grandpa hates Feferi’s grandma, Karkat’s dad hates Feferi’s mom, and Meenah hates Kankri, so every time Karkat and Feferi hang out or invite each other to the others birthday party it’s always suuuper awkward. Meanwhile most of the Captors and the Amporas hate each other but their respective grandpas are best friends and hang out all the time so they’re always forced into awkward friend reunions and family dinners with them.
Idk I feel like we could have more fun with the beforus ancestors if we wanted to.