#even when we are told they are showcasing a very different expression that what is shown

[explicit-tae]

ik it would be very out of character but i’d LOVE to see ungodly hour’s jk react to oc admitting she likes (or loves 🫣) him!! knowing him he’d cry

thank you for your amazing work !!!! ly<3

honestly let me just write about it

Ungodly Hour

Word Count: 3.413

Warning: dirty talking, oral sex (f), alcohol intake, intoxicated/unprotected sex, fingering, creampie, overstimulation, riding, love confessions,

“Okay,” Jungkook enters the living room hastily as you arrive, a gift bag in your hand. “I finally finished it.”

“You know you didn’t have to make me wait until you were done.” you tell Jungkook as you sit on the couch. “I’ve had the gift for weeks now.”

“We couldn’t exchange gifts until mine was complete.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook had insisted on waiting to exchange gifts. You knew he was making you something - he kept it hidden in an extra bedroom that he locked to assure you didn’t peek. He also refused to look at whatever gift you got him and prompted that you take it out the house so he himself would be tempted. 

“Well,” you hold out the gift bag - it’s medium sized and a sparkly blue. “Merry Christmas.”

Jungkook notes that you’re nervous as he takes the bag and he isn’t sure why. He would be happy with whatever you gave him - even if he was surprised initially that you told him you got him a gift. He would often think about what it was.

Jungkook opens the gift bag and takes out the rectangular box. He sees the bottom first - it’s a solid yellow color. He flips it around to inspect it, the rest of the sides being black. His eyes capture the name on the top of the box. His eyes widened. 

“Y/N…?”

Now Jungkook understands why you’re nervous. His eyes flicker to you in disbelief. “This camera is expensive!” he gasps. “How did you know-”

“I saw it on your wishlist.” you say, licking your lips. “When you let me borrow your laptop, you left a few tabs open.”

You weren’t going to admit that you were snooping for answers. Jungkook seemingly had everything there was to get and buying a gift for him was becoming difficult. 

Jungkook opens the box gently, his eyes softening at the camera. “You must’ve spent a lot on it…” he says, trailing off. He knows the exact price and knowing that you spent thousands on a gift for him pulls at his heart strings. “Thank you.”

You give Jungkook a smile. “I can finally quit my job now that I’ve spent a few checks on a gift.” you say, joking with Jungkook to lighten the mood. 

“You can!” Jungkook smiles back with a nod.

“Just kidding.” you sing-song. “Don’t be so gullible.”

Jungkook rolls his eyes and snorts. He places the camera beside him. “Always teasing me with a good time.” he murmurs. “Now for yours.”

Jungkook had wrapped the canvas neatly. It’s a decent size, you noticed, maybe 11 inches all around. Your heart is beating with anticipation as you unwrap it.

Jungkook awaits your reaction, his own nerves hiking. “Do you…like it?” he murmurs. You haven’t said anything and instead have been analyzing the painting silently, expression unreadable.

The painting is full of life, emotion. The scenery is what you initially noted, a mountain of flowers that seemingly went on for miles by the way Jungkook had painted it. The flowers are colorful, different shades of yellow, orange and pink. The sky holds bright gray clouds, covering the sun that appears to be setting. What captures your attention fully are the hands. Both pairs of hands are connected by the pinky with one wrist sporting a gold watch and the other a bracelet while the arms are painted to appear out of the canvas frame.

“This is us.” you say aloud, glancing up at Jungkook. It was a picture you and he had taken a few weeks back. You recall telling Jungkook that it was one of your favorite pictures of the two of you together that didn’t showcase faces. 

Jungkook nods. “It is.” he agrees. “You said it was your favorite picture so I painted it.”

Your throat tightens at his words.

Fuck Jeon Jungkook, you think, because this was entirely too much for you to handle. Your mother didn’t raise a weak woman who felt like she was seconds away from crying tears because of how happy she felt.

You blame it on your period that must be nearing - even if you never cry on your period. 

“Thank you.” you murmur to Jungkook, glancing away shyly to avoid his gaze. “I love it.” you say sincerely, and the admission causes Jungkook to smile.

“You’re d-drunk.” Jungkook snorted before full on laughing as you stumbled through his bedroom door.

“Fuck you.” you retort, plopping yourself down onto Jungkook’s large bed. “So are you.” you slur back.

Jungkook doesn’t deny it.

This is what happens when you drink with friends - more importantly, Jimin. It was nothing new, Jimin always insisted on going into the new year buzzed - this time, they all just went a little overboard. Luckily, Jungkook had agreed for the party to be at his apartment so he could just walk down the hall to his bedroom.

Of course, Jungkook would soon come to regret it because that meant that he would have to clean the mess they made in the morning - but you were with him, so that was a plus.

“Not as drunk as you.” Jungkook closes the door behind him, along with the loud music and laughter of everyone just down the hall in his living room. “Told you to not challenge Jimin.”

“Fuck Jimin…” you murmur to yourself, more so because Jungkook was right.

However, you wouldn’t say you challenged Jimin - he was the one who came to you with a whole cup of alcohol declaring that you were, in his words, too much of a coward to drink.

It was a complete set up, Jungkook knows this, but the only thing he could do was assure you had water and a lot of greasy food ready for when you were going to need it - and luckily he was there to do so. You’re sure you would’ve been passed out long ago.

Jungkook squints his eyes at you, an attempt to get a look at your lying figure. You and he had matched tonight - an idea that was yours. You wore a long sleeved-black dress with a deep v cut that stopped mid thigh while he wore a compressed black shirt (by your request ) and ripped jeans. 

“Do you need to throw up?” Jungkook asks, stumbling  closer to you when he hears a low moan-like whine. “I told you not to drink so-“

“Shut up,” you sit up and look directly at Jungkook. “Can I sit on your face?” 

Jungkook stops in his tracks, his doe eyes widening slightly. Yes is what he wants to say - he loves the act of pleasuring you. However, he’s unsure if he should be doing anything with you in your intoxicated state. 

“You’re drunk-“

“We’re drunk.” you correct, eyes narrowing at him - and also focusing on him all of the same because the room was still spinning. 

“True.” Jungkook murmurs to himself, trailing off. “Still, I don’t want to take advantage-“

“Save the theatrics, Kookie.” you’re already tugging your underwear off, the lacy material falling right by his bed. “Unless you…”

You don’t finish your sentence and Jungkook titls hisnhead. “What?”

“…unless you suddenly don’t like me anymore.” you whisper, and slowly, your eyes widen as if you had figured out the biggest secret. No other world conspiracy was important - not the Bermuda triangle, not whoever the fuck Jack the Ripper is or whether if Atlantis was ever real. No, not even your favorite cold cases could be as important as this new revelation of Jeon Jungkook not liking you anymore. 

“Now you’re extremely drunk .” Jungkook cackles. “Of course I like you!”

It brings Jungkookk back to when you were convincing him that you liked him, now it was the other way around. His heart swells with your drunken ramblings and overall cute appearance. 

“You don’t.” You cross your arms over your chest. “You refuse to have me sit on your face.” you say, and Jungkook realizes that he truly spoils you like everyone claims he does - you never got told no to mainly anything. 

“So who gets to sit on your face?” you ask with narrow eyes. “I bet-“

“Don’t say that girl's name.” Jungkook cuts you off before you can get started. “You know you’re my girl, Y/N.”

“So you hate me.” you deadpan, saying the words matter-of -factly. “All of a sudden you aren’t obsessed-“

“I am!” Jungkook interrupts, raising his voice. He couldn’t believe that this was a conversation that needed to be had and if he remembered this sober, it’s something he was definitely going to tease you about. 

“Hm.” you uncross your arms and stand to your feet. “I'm going to go party with Jimin.” 

Jungkook steps in front of you. “You aren’t wearing any underwear.” he states. “That and you’re already had enough to drink-“

“If you aren’t going to fuck me,” you wave your hand in his face to stop his speech. “then I’m going to go out there and drink with Jimin.”

If Jimin knew that he was the person that would be used against him it would cause ultimate chaos in the groupchat and in his friend group. 

Jungkook licks his lips. He doesn’t have time to entertain his and your friends any longer. He can only imagine how it would look if he chased after you because you wanted to be drunk and petty. The room is already spinning for him as it is for you and he knows that it wouldn’t be a good idea. 

“You’re such a bitch…” Jungkook murmurs, tone low. It’s a tone that you’re all too familiar with - and you know that you had Jungkook where you wanted him. “Get on the bed.”

You do as you’re told, laying on Jungkook’s bed and open your legs, dress hiking up entirely. 

Jungkook drops to his knees and hooks his hands beneath your thighs. You yelp when he snatches you closer to him. His lips place themselves onto your inner thigh and he presses a kiss. “I spoil you too much.”

Jungkook kisses closer and closer to your heat and he does so to tease you. “You looked so good tonight.” He couldn’t help but cave, wanting to give you whatever you wanted of him. 

Fingernails dig into your skin as Jungkook speaks against your skin. 

“You did, too.” you hitch your breath when you feel Jungkook's lips directly against your clit. 

Jungkook kisses it gently. “Thank you, baby. So needy.”

Your back arches when you feel it, wet tongue sliding directly up your clit. He dips it between your folds, holding you directly still so he can pleasure you like you desperately wanted him to. 

Eyes flickering up, Jungkook grunts. So beautiful, he always thinks of you. You couldn’t help but grow spoiled because he never told you no for anything. However, it wasn’t something he could help - you don’t ask for much to begin with.

The room continues to spin, but you no longer care. Your body erupts with arousal and it clouds your being entirely. You should’ve never drunk as much as you did, but there was no taking back the past. Besides, you cannot remember being filled with lust when you would drink prior - you’re unsure why you appear so insatiable.

“Feels so good, Kookie.” you moan, hips buckling against the rhythm of his tongue. The top half of the dress constricts your body entirely and you cannot wait until you can get out of it. “So, so good.”

Jungkook's eyes are as dark as can be and he’s positive he is a man starved right now. The alcohol runs through his system and causes his movement to be sloppy, but capable. His tongue completely savors your arousal, suckling on your clit to dipping between your folds and now, plunging it inside of you entirely.

“You must want me to fuck you.” Jungkook disclosed. “Your pussy’s clenching around nothing.”

How correct Jungkook was and you’re far from sober, so there was no snarky remark for you to retort with. You were beyond your regular self - you weren’t going to deny anything because you truly, desperately wanted Jungkook.

Your sober self would surely be screaming at you when your intoxication wore off.

Jungkook would lean back a bit every few minutes, his lips and chin fully coated in you. His tongue would still be flicking against your swollen clit and he’s truly doing this as an act to tease you further. He likes when your breath - that you’d be holding - would release when he gave you a bit of a teasing break, all before he devoured you once more.

“Kookie,” you moan Jungkook’s name so lovingly - it’s hard not to want to be between your legs for hours. His hand is bruising the skin of your thigh to hold you against his tongue. “wanna cum.”

Jungkook’s eyes stare into yours, a silent telepathic moment that tells you that he wasn’t stopping you from cumming. But he is also not a fool when it comes to you or your body and soon, you feel your pussy - so greedy to be stuffed and full - stretched out with his fingers.

Jungkook loves your whimpering and moaning - more so when you don’t hide them from his ears. There’s a party right outside his door where people are all huddling to celebrate the new year, and here the two of you were forgetting about them entirely. 

Jungkook plunges his fingers deep inside of you. He hits the familiar sweet spot he knows so well, your thighs quivering in the process. His tongue licks circles around your clit, fingerings thrusting rhythmically. Your moans bounces off the walls and louder than the muffled music in the background.

Jungkook doesn’t mind when your hands grip his hair tightly because he just knows that you’re going through it - and he has no intention of stopping until you’re cumming on his tongue. It’s close, he notes, the way your walls are clenching around his fingers greedily and your cries grow louder and louder in contrast to the way your fingers grips into his hair.

Jungkook allows you to ride against your own high, laying his tongue flat against your clit and allowing you to grind against his tongue, fingers plunging deep inside of you. Your high comes hard, body twitching and Jungkook allows it all to happen, determined to make sure you are satisfied completely before he stops.

You feel dizzy when your high slowly comes down, your forehead lined with sweat and your body completely flushed. Your body molds itself against Jungkook’s soft sheets, your breathing slowing down.

“Where are you going…?” you ask Jungkook when you no longer feel his presence before you. Your eyes flutter open. 

“Nowhere.” Jungkook responds sincerely. “We should get you out of this dress for bed-”

“Bed?” your senses peak and you jolt upright, eyes narrowed once more. “I want to ride you first.”

Jungkook snorts and stumbles back a bit at your sudden action. “You’ve already came so hard, baby. Are you sure-”

You aren’t listening to Jungkook in the slightest. You’re tugging the dress off of you entirely and getting naked right before his eyes. 

Jungkook is but a man and there isn’t much convincing he needs - especially not when you’re tugging him towards you needily. You connect your lips to his while pushing him against the bed. Jungkook loves how needy you are - how much you express that you want him. Of course, he knows that you do any other time - but this time it’s different; getting to witness just how much you want him is a feeling he never knew he craved.

Your fingernails dig into Jungkook’s clothed shoulders as you slowly feel him inside of you. You push him backwards so that he’s laying on the bed, your hips rising and falling.

“Fuck,” Jungkook groans, hands firmly on your hips. You’re going so fast, fully determined to cum once more - and Jungkook couldn’t be upset. Your face displays just how good you felt in this moment. “your pussy feels so good, baby.”

Your pussy clenches around Jungkook as if responding to his words. By the time the pair of you were done, you were going to be bruised entirely with Jungkook’s hand marks. 

Jungkook finds it hard to look at you - not when you looked so completely fucked out and beautiful. He’s unsure where your stamina appeared - maybe you were just that fucked out and drunk; that you didn’t care that you were overstimulating yourself (and him). 

Jungkook clenches his eyes shut to get the image of you out of his head, but all it does is follow him in his thoughts. Your naked figure using him to pleasure yourself, your bouncing breast to your creaming pussy dripping all over him and making a complete mess.

Jungkook is so hot - so beautiful himself. He’s hissing to himself with clenched eyes, experiencing pure bliss just as you were. His forehead is covered in sweat and a few strands of hair are sticking to it. 

Jungkook feels a hand upon his cheek and his eyes open. They're so dark and full of lust - similar to your own. Your eyes connect to his and Jungkook swallows, adam’s apple bobbing.

“Drunk Y/N is so needy.” Jungkook jokes, voice deep and raspy. “Drunk actions are sober intentions.”

Jungkook begins to thrust upwards, matching your rhythm. His thrusts are brutal, fully determined to satiate your hunger for him. His eyes never leave yours, the pair of you stuck in an intimate, lust-filled moment.

“I-I’m gonna cum again!” you mewl, breaking eye-contact first to shut them tight. The familiar sensation bubbles into you again and Jungkook only fucks into you harder, pounding with all his might; how the both of you could be drunk and full of stamina is beyond him.

Your walls are squeezing around Jungkook and within seconds, your juices squirt around Jungkook entirely, fully coating his abdomen. “I-I-” Your body is twitching, your head pushed back when Jungkook hears your words. “I love you.”

Jungkook is still for a moment, completely silent. He’s contemplating if he heard you correctly and before he can speak, you repeat yourself. “I love you.” it’s low and a bit slurred, but Jungkook hears it entirely.

“You’re drunk.” Jungkook laughs it off, cheeks flushed and heart beating out his chest. He doesn’t want to call you a liar - you wouldn’t have said it if it wasn’t true. However, you’re drunk and maybe you meant to say you loved the way he was fucking you -

“Shut up,” you say, walls tightening on Jungkook’s cock. “I do love you.”

You yelp when you feel your back hit the soft mattress, all without Jungkook removing himself from inside of you. The room continues to spin for you two, but neither of you could bring yourselves to care. 

“You’re going to forget you said that.” Jungkook begins to thrust, holding you close in his embrace. “Gonna deny it until the end of time.”

“I love you.” you repeat and Jungkook’s pounding only increases. Skin slapping echoes off the wall and the two of you are so entranced in the moment that neither of you notice the music dying down outside the room. “I love you so much.”

“I love you, too.” Jungkook whimpers with a shake of his head. His thoughts are consumed by your words - the love confession. 

Jungkook could never get tired of hearing it and at this moment, you don’t get tired of saying it. You repeat it over and over again as Jungkook continues to fuck inside of you. You’re creaming his cock, a white ring forming around the shaft and Jungkook couldn’t get enough of you.

I love you.

I love you.

You love him, Jungkook’s thrilled at the revelation. His head drops back as his body tenses up, his thrust becoming sloppy. “Say it again, baby.” he pleads with a choked whimper. He needed to hear you say it again, as selfish as it was - he’s unsure how long it’d be before he could hear it again.

“Fuck,” your pussy is seeping with arousal and staining his sheets, your clit swollen and pulsing. “I love you, Kookie.”“Oh, shit…I love you, too, baby.” Jungkook continues to stretch your pussy completely until he’s shooting hot cum directly inside of you, a hand directly on your stomach as he does so. He’s panting, the both of you covered in sweat and bodily fluids.

#bts smut #jungkook x reader #bangtanwritershq #btswritersclub #bangtan smut #jungkook smut #btswritingcafe #bangtanwriters net #btswriterscollective #explicit-tae #jungkook fluff #ungodly hour drabbles #ungodly hour #bts fluff #bts college au #simp jungkook

[thepetesimp]

So, there's this fic I want to write for months now about the first time Pete says "I love you" to Vegas and it made me want to make a post about it as well. I truly believe saying that phrase is a huge deal to Pete and I want to explain why.

Starting with the fact that I loved, loved, LOVED that in the show, he never said it. Not directly, anyway. He didn't shoot Vegas when he had the chance, he shot Vegas when it was necessary to save him, he told him he was right there, he told him he was hungry, he told him he's following his heart. All of those things are different ways of saying "I love you" but it's not the phrase itself. And that's important because it truly showcases the core aspects of Pete's character.

Pete isn't like Vegas. Both of them are very emotional but the way they express their emotions is almost the complete opposite. Vegas is letting them get out of control, spilling out of him, while Pete is keeping them deeply locked up inside him until they eventually explode and he can't contain them anymore. Both of them at first are unwilling to recognise how they feel about the other, the changes that are happening inside of them but Vegas comes to the realization quicker than Pete and tells him so. All of this is why Vegas saying the phrase out loud in contrast to Pete never saying it makes perfect sense in the narrative.

I truly believe that Pete has this feeling in his chest which he isn't even sure what it's called or even if it's what most people would call it but it's so strong for Vegas that he knows he can't live without it so he decided to chase after it. There's this incredible fic by LuckyDiceKirby called "even the clearest water" that has an exchange between Vegas and Pete, in which Vegas asks him if Pete loves him and Pete replies with this:

"I don’t know. How could I know what that feels like? I’m not that kind of person. You make my teeth ache. You make the world bright, like it’s real. It hurts. It’s hurt since I met you, but that means I can never forget I’m alive."

I cannot tell you what I even felt when I read that. It was a mix of pure awe and enlightenment, because it was what I had been thinking after watching the show but was unable to put into words.

Now, as I was writing this post, a thought popped into my head related to this and I want to express it. I think the fandom unanimously agrees that Vegas has the capacity for kindness and softness due to Macau, the wonderful, perfect, sweet little gremlin angel of my heart. Macau is the reason Vegas even knows what love is, otherwise starved for it because no one else in his life gives it to him in any way, share or form until Pete comes along.

This got me thinking: who does Pete have in his life to show him what love and affection is?

At first glance, Pete's environment seems fine and way better than Vegas'. He has people that care about him, he has friends, he has a nice room, his grandma sends him meals that he's allowed to eat in his room. Is this actually true though? Is the main family as kind and sweet and full of affection as it seems?

Well...no, it's not. All of this is superficial. Pete got forgotten the moment Kinn had Porsche in his arms (and bed). No one remembered him except Tankhun, who we could argue also loves Pete superficially and doesn't really view him as a person (I love Tankhun and I say that affectionately. I think post canon he has the potential to change his way of thinking and behaviour towards his bodyguards).

But what about Pete's grandma?, I hear people say. Well, she is the only person Pete says "I love you" to but is this enough to claim that he knows what love is? When he doesn't live with her, doesn't have the ability to physically touch her for comfort whenever he needs to, can't talk to her freely without surveillance? He only gets a glimpse of it and if we also include the fact that he works for the main family for years, he's been deprived of love almost all of his life. No wonder the poor man is confused and doesn't realise what he's feeling for Vegas. He wasn't even a person until the safehouse.

The environments Vegas and Pete grew up in shaped them into who they became and it's evident if you think about it in the way I described above: Vegas' environment is cruel and unforgiving with a speck of actual love in the form of his brother and Pete's is presumably kind but devoid of substance. I'm oversimplifying this of course but I think the core aspects of how he lives in the main family play an important role in Pete's character.

All in all, Pete is a brilliantly written character and I want to thank the writing team and Build for giving him to me. I truly hope that when I manage to write this fic, I'll do his character justice.

#Pete has consumed my brain #I had promised two other meta posts but i couldn't help myself #Thinking about Pete 24/07 #The relationship between Pete and love fascinates me #I can't believe this show makes me think of things unsaid as much as things that were said #Truly fantastic #kinnporche the series #vegaspete #pete phongsakorn saengtham

[arecaceae175]

Warriors 💞💞💞💞 - LU Update Analysis - Warriors Throughout the Sunset Arc

First of all, I must reiterate, I love his wave SO much

It's a nice little comedic break in between Time being so so so sad. And it's in response to a really heartfelt conversation and a genuine compliment from Time, and Wars just 👋

It is everything to me.

Ahem, anyway, Wars has been stepping up these last few updates. Going all the way back to the beginning of the sunset arc, Warriors was sitting with Twilight while Time and Sky are trying to figure out the deal with the fairy not working / the monster's weapon.

I usually think of Wars as the planner of the group, but he's more of a battle strategist, so it makes sense he's not part of that conversation. Instead, he's trying to make sure Twilight is okay emotionally and isn't thinking too much about what's going on

He remembers little facts Twilight has told the group about his life, and brings those up when Twilight brushes off his first attempt.

And he's smiling, and he's joking, and I'm absolutely sure it's a front. He's got to be worried out of his mind, but he's putting on a smile and a brave face for Twilight's sake.

After Time and Twilight head to the village, Warriors is stuck with the job of wrangling the other heroes and letting them know what happened. That's got to suck, we can tell by the way he looks SO sad

Very stark contrast to the way he was smiling for Twilight.

He then leads the rest of the heroes, minus Wild (who has his own stuff going on), back to the inn. First thing we see is Wars dropping his entire wallet for the innkeeper to not "worry about it" XD

That's not a small amount of rupees, either, judging by the look on the innkeeper's face. But Wars doesn't even blink, because his mind is too preoccupied on Twilight and keeping the rest of the group in check.

Next, Wind, Legend, and Four are yelling in the lobby. Which, side note, we have confirmation that the whole place could in fact hear them XD

And Wars comes in and puts that situation to a stop. He definitely slips into Captain Mode ™ here

His reaction is very different from Sky's here, too. Sky looks really concerned, but Warriors looks mad. I think that's a good panel showcasing the difference in their personalities and their strengths within the group. Throughout the sunset arc specifically, Sky is the one trying to emotionally hold the group together, and Warriors has stepped up into the leadership position with Time out of commission focusing on Twilight. Warriors has got to be a little tougher, because he needs to physically keep the group together.

I assume this next piece of dialogue comes from Warriors

Here he is physically keeping track of everyone. As long as they're here and together and safe, they can deal with the emotional fallout later.

When the heroes are all gathered around Twilight and Twi implies he's basically giving up, Warriors' expression is starkly different from the others

They're all wide-eyed, surprised, and completely crushed, like they can't fathom the idea of Twilight giving up, or dying at all. But Wars, he doesn't look surprised. He just looks so, so tired.

They've all dealt with loss, but Warriors is the only one who was a soldier. The amount of death Warriors has seen and caused most likely surpasses the others. He's seen his brothers in arms fall countless times. He's not surprised, he's just tired of the loss.

Twilight's decision to fight probably affects Warriors the least. He's seen too many of his fellow soldiers fall, and he has the experience of being overconfident and paying for it, so he knows hopeful spirits can only go so far.

But, just like before, he puts on a smile and tries to make jokes to keep Twilight and the others happy.

This specific quote hurts. Twilight is his brother. Not just his brother-in-arms, but his brother. This quote is peak sibling behavior.

Now, onto the latest update. Warriors is still trying to take care of absolutely everybody.

I love the confirmation that they call each other "Link" when one of them is out of it. That's a headcannon I had already adopted <3.

Here Wars is, trying to make sure Time is okay and is getting any rest at all. Which, of course, he is not. He is most definitely not fine.

But that's more of an emotional issue, a little outside of Warriors' comfort zone. That's more of Sky's territory, or Twilight's really, so Warriors isn't going to push while tensions are so high and there's so much else going on.

So Warriors does what he can, and he makes sure Time doesn't have to worry about anything but Twilight.

Time is so overwhelmed and anguished, watching his descendant slowly dying with nothing he can do about it, so this support means a lot to him.

Once Time tells Wars what he needs, and it's something Wars is confident in doing, he does offer Time some emotional support, too. Warriors specifically turns away before he does so though, because this isn't his strong suit, but he knows Time needs it.

To him, Twilight is the best guy. That's his brother, his fellow soldier and hero, and one of his closest friends. And, according to that first panel, Warriors doesn't have any other living family at all. The chain is all he's got.

Don't forget, Warriors, family is more than blood. This is your family too. Even the innkeeper could see it

(All image credits to @linkeduniverse)

#ace's lu analysis #linked universe spoilers #linked universe update #lu update analysis #lu analysis #lu warriors #lu twilght #lu time #linkeduniverse #linked universe #im having so many thoughts #sunset 14

[blueepink07]

Yuno and Ketsueki-gata

(character analysis, relationships and short vampire parallels)

In the first voice drama, when Es asks Yuno some information about her, she starts telling many details, that, at first sight, seem to be a scene of amusement, to highlight Yuno's bubbly facade.

"Es: Milgram exists to reveal the crimes of you, prisoners, and to hand down the appropriate judgement. For that reason, talk to me for a bit.

Yuno: Okay! Let’s chat. Let’s chat!

Es: First—

Yuno: Firstly, I should introduce myself or something, right? Yuno Kashiki. Eighteen years old. I’m a high schooler. Born on the 2nd of September, I’m a Virgo. My blood type’s O."

Stating your name, age and current occupation, even the zodiac sign seem quite appropriate when somebody asks you to describe yourself. However, what stuck to me was the blood type. Why something that is used for medical purposes, it's so important that Yuno decided to say it when she talked about herself?

Well, in Japan, many people believe the blood type reveals your personality and relationship compatibility. This is known as Ketsueki-gata and, despite not being scientifically proven, it's used a lot in Japan!

Blood type O - Yuno's personality

"Type O people have been linked to characteristics such as confidence, determination, resilience, and intuition, but they are also supposedly self-centered and unpredictable."

Although, Ketsueki-gata it's not really proven, I think it describes very well Yuno's personality!

Confidence - Yuno feels sure on herself and her thinking, as proven many times. When stating her opinion about Milgram to Es, she calmly explains her reasoning, linking with her dislike for people who judge their peers for not going with the flow, doing things different.

People who intrude in other people's affairs generally do that, because they lack something, out of jealousy. Their low self-esteem needs to be fueled somehow and seeing individuals who have it better, provokes them into commenting and insulting, trying to make others feel bad as well.

Yuno, disliking these type of people, means that she is quietly proud of what she can do and achieve. If she lacks something, she will try to find it and have it (the warmth), without intruding in other people's business or displaying jealousy.

Determination - when Yuno realized that she is being perceived as an innocent and weak girl, it made her upset and disappointed. She never tried to convince Es that they shouldn’t consider her guilty, but when her personality was at stake, Yuno had to take action. Her second MV and VD explain very well her views about how she is considered to be, showcasing her determination to change our opinions.

"Yuno: That’s true. [stretch] Even if I was scorned by you, I would have been okay with being told I wasn’t forgiven. I don’t believe I’m not in the wrong. I’d accept it.

Es: …

Yuno: Despite that, you arbitrarily assumed things about me and sympathized with me. Even though all I did was make a rational decision of my own free will."

Teardrop:

"Caressing me with your “Good girl”

Who needs your self-righteous pardon?"

Resilience - "the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness."

I think we don't give enough credit for how Yuno can keep to be so calm, considering the circumstances. Milgram is a magical prison with lots of weird stuff happening, the biggest concern being the unknown and the mysterious atmosphere this location has. Despite that, from the moment she arrived here, Yuno has never expressed her fears and concerns. She started to analyse every person in the facility, making assumptions of what might happen or what is currently happening.

If in the first trial, Yuno kept her bubbly facade, not only to get along with everyone, but also, because she felt genuinely happy being around them, in the second trial, her intentions has changed. She no longer finds Milgram a promising place to find warmth, trying her hardest to find solutions to escape from it, to go home.

Yuno observing the personalities of the other prisoners:

"Yuno: Hm? I won’t particularly change. Ah, I see, because Haruka changed a lot, right? Ah, men sure do change when they’re with women."

"Yuno: Really? If you ask me, Kotoko is someone I would never want to make my friend, though. She’s the type who picks a conclusion from the very beginning and won’t actually talk with you."

Yuno's assumption of her existence in Milgram prison:

The fact that Yuno questions it, shows that she thought hard about her existence in prison.

Even thought she isn't given an answer, Yuno still manages to find a new information. The fact that Es doesn't know either.

Her response is actually very interesting...

"Hm... If you don't know, then It's fine."

Although, it would have been easier if Es answered her question, Yuno will continue to find information that might prove her assumption. This dialogue feels like Yuno is saying: "It's fine if you don't know, I will continue to search the answer anyway."

Currently, we don't know whether Yuno managed to improve her knowledge about Milgram prison, but I think in trial 3 she will be very interesting! She is a character that adapts very quickly and is capable to stay calm even in the most stressful situations!

Going back to the topic, since I mentioned Yuno's belief that she might not be alive and because we are talking about blood type personality, I think now it's the best time to introduce the vampire parallels! (then I will continue my character analysis!)

"Vampire: a dead person who comes back to life and sucks blood from other people at night"

Yuno who thinks she's dead, came back to life in Milgram. When thinking about her question and her cover song, it really feels like she perceives herself as a vampire. Died and revived in prison, spent her life to find and feed on heat (a parallel for how vampires need blood to survive, while Yuno needs warmth) to warm her cold soul and body.

Her soul -> when she talks with the people she finds interesting/considers her friends; it makes her happy, basically gives her warmth in her heart. Yuno describes how she liked the atmosphere in prison at the beginning of the first trial:

"Yuno: Yes, it was fun! They may be murderers, but they’re interesting people! It puts me at ease, in a way, that we’re all people lacking in something."

Her body -> when she was embraced by the people she worked for, Yuno felt a temporary warmth that made her, for a short while, cheerful.

Moreover, I think it's really interesting that Yuno is the only prisoner who asks for an extra blanket. Having no one to embrace her or hug her leads to Yuno asking for an item that might provide more warmth!

Is there anything you would like to request for?

("Vampires in fiction are almost always colder than they were before they turned. This most likely originates from the fact that vampires are essentially living corpses, or it may be due to evil being cold.")

Also, Yuno gets more warmth at night, the same as how vampires are more active during that time of the day!

Intuition - Yuno uses it a lot during interactions, both in Milgram, but also in her compensated dating. For Yuno to understand quickly the person in front of her, she can't spend time using her logical thinking to analyse their personality. It would take too much time, and it wouldn't be very useful. Yuno senses the vibe that person gives and tries to match them in order to be of their liking.

How do you choose what casual clothes to wear?

Intuition comes from learned experience. Yuno has a lot of knowledge when it comes to how people act and react, depending on the circumstances.

In Milgram, the biggest victim of Yuno's intuition is, funnily enough, Kazui! Every lie and reason behind it doesn't get unnoticed by Yuno!

(1)

"Yuno: Uh-huh, I see, I see…that’s a total lie, right?

Kazui: Haha…Give me a break here. You sure don’t make things easy for people, Kashiki-chan."

(2)

"Yuno: Haha, we both lie, don't we? The difference is the reason for lying. Kazui-san, you lie to protect yourself, because you're important to yourself. For me, no one is particularly important. That includes myself as well."

Self-centered - A person can be self-centered when it comes to work or a field, but the most generous person you have ever seen with the right people. Yuno is both caring and selfish. She cares about Mahiru and constantly helps Shidou into healing her. When it comes to Muu, though, she acts cold. In her birthday timeline post from last year, Yuno tells Muu to celebrate herself, not wanting to bother with her special day, despite being available during that time.

"Mu: Boo, how boring. You seem to be free, you can celebrate for me. Go on, celebrate.

Yuno: Wow, what a pain. I’m reading the atmosphere properly and keeping quiet. Well, you just go and have fun with Haruka. In the corner somewhere so you’re out of everyone’s way."

Moreover, during her VD, she tries her best to make us understand that the reason why she decided to participate in compensated dating is not because of a sad backstory, but for her own selfish needs.

And remember, self-centered is not always a bad trait! It can also mean to be independent and not care about the others' opinions, which, sometimes can be a good thing! Yuno doesn't care about what vote she has, because, at the end of day, it will not change her!

Unpredictable - Yuno, most of the time, is adjusting her personality based on who she is with! In the first VD, she is analysing Es and changes the way she speaks in order to be of their liking!

At first, she is childish and tries to play with Es, who she knows they are younger. When she realizes that Es is actually very mature for their age, Yuno starts to talk about more complicated topics, seeing that the prison guard will be more engaged into their discussion, if they are treated seriously.

Because of Yuno's habit to change her personality, she may come as unpredictable, being hard to read. In the second VD, she speaks with a playful voice for the most part. However, once she tells how the votes given by Es made everything worse and more complicated, she snaps.

Leaving Es speechless...

Relationships

Going to the next section (finally), the relationship between people with blood type O and other blood types!

People of O blood type match well with those with A and B blood type (in most cases, of course!)

Mahiru has blood type B and we know, based on the interactions, that Yuno and her are very good friends at the moment!

Also, Kazui, who has blood type A, is a good match when it comes to personality with Yuno. They both lie, the difference being the reason they are doing it.

However, something really interesting is how for two characters that share the same blood type A, Muu and Kotoko, Yuno expresses a particular dislike to them.

"Type O people are said to especially appear selfish to individuals with Type A blood."

Right now, we don't have information of how Kotoko perceives Yuno. However, we do know that Muu's dislike towards Yuno is mutual, as stated in the interrogation question. The fact that she started to act cold, for her, Yuno may appear more selfish, especially after what she said during her birthday.

Is there a prisoner you aren't fond of?

Dating

Why have I brought up the relationships part? Simple! In Japan, Ketsueki-gata is used in order to find the compatibility of two partners at the early stages of dating!

Considering that Yuno participated in compensated dating, she is very used to this kind of question! That’s why when she first presented herself to Es, Yuno told her blood type: out of habit and to show what kind of person she is!

Ending this with a short interpretation!

Type O can be transfused to any other blood type (A, B, AB). However, patients with blood type O can only receive blood transfusions from other people with blood type O. In a way, it feels like they help themselves, because they can't receive from any other blood type.

I think this highlights Yuno's loneliness and lack of warm. She gives warmth to other people, cares for them (the clients, her friends, Mahiru), but doesn't feel like she receives back the amount of attention and consideration she needs. In Teardrop, the high school Yuno is taking care of cat Yuno, there is no one else beside her. She only has herself to protect her cold and lonely self...

I hope I managed to give a proper and interesting analysis for Yuno's blood type! Considering that this is the month when Halloween is celebrated, I wanted to make something for Yuno that might fit a little in the spooky vibe! Vampires and blood type felt like the best option!

Thank you for reading!

#finally done!! Spent a lot doing this! I hope it will not flop lmao! #milgram #milgram theory #character analysis #blood type personality #milgram yuno #yuno kashiki #thoughts #halloween #milgramtober2023

[vetrenar]

Ok, the second part of my rambles or why hugging Knives should be considered a form of convention weapon and must be used as often as possible.

A little disclaimer: what I'm gonna to talk about is applied mostly to Stampede and manga Knives. Not so much to 98, because while, objectively speaking, there is no reason for it, I kind of have a feeling that other two would very like to punch him to a pulp. The guy has an incredibly punchable face.

...Sorry, wrong picture.

Now, a question. Does Vash love Knives?

Yes, of course. Despite everything Knives did, Vash still consider him his brother and wants them to put away their difference.

Next question: Does Knives feel this love? Or, maybe, I'll paraphrase a bit: does he believe in it?

And here things become tricky. Because yeah, at some level Knives knows that Vash loves him. His little brother is a kind creature, after all, that's ready to share his heart with the whole world. He wants to save humans, wants to save Plants, why not to want to save Knives too, in this mix?

The problem is, Vash, bless his heart and everything, is a damn hypocrite. He gives promises that he isn't able to keep, runs from places to places doing essentially nothing and always, always, always, puts humans first.

So yeah, he loves Knives. Just as he loves his sisters, or maybe worms on this planet. As long as humans are safe, Vash is ready to feel sorry for them, or maybe even ask for forgiveness for everything humans put them through. They'll become better, one day.

And the worst part? Knives isn't exactly wrong in his assessment. Because Vash does put humans first, Stampede especially. And although a big part of the reason for that comes from his guilt complex and well, Knives, maybe you should have thought it a little better before putting it on your brother, but the fact stays: between a Plant and a human, Vash will instinctively choose a human.

Now, let's talk about the aftermath of Tessla's case. Stampede very suspiciously omitted most part of it, showing only Knives' choice of Vash's memories (and keep in mind that the whole point of that showcase was to break Vash, so Knives' "confession" of his motivations can't be taken at face value) and I will die on the hill that in the second season we're going to get Knives' round of it, but for now, let's go with the manga.

We know how it did go: while Vash had his emotional breakdown, Knives fell into coma. It isn't clear, did he faked his amnesia or not but even he didn't, the subconscious trauma still stayed.

And the first thing he saw after waking up? Vash and Rem, laughing together.

Think about this. Vash saw the extent of Knives shock, watching his brother being comatose for days. Even though he wasn't conscious, Vash had an affirmation that his twin shares his grief. Knives, though? He didn't have a chance to see Vash's resentment, desperation and anger. For him, his brother just... Brushed it off. Made a peace with it. And even if the wording was different, even if he was told something like "I understand if you're angry" - Knives already lost his affirmation. He had no chance of showing his anger, not when his twin was so calm about the matter and obviously decided to stay at humans side.

For Knives, Vash has already abandoned him for humans. Forgiveness is a thing that exist for sake of a victim, not a perpetrator, but Vash has already forgave theirs, therefore forcibly dragging Knives along before he even really started to proceed everything.

And so, Knives acted as he, with this mental block, was allowed to:

... And you know the reason of the story.

And after that? Constant arguing about how they should forgive and accept humans. (For manga, it's after the Fall, but in Stampede it started already on the ship. I'm sure that Knives read Bible before, just like he watched war movies before in manga. But after Tessla, he started to see evil there). Open expressions of fury, fear and hate from somebody who is never bothered to even become a bit angry on their sisters' behalf. A gun in your face after you saved his life.

Yeah, Vash's feeling are much more complicated than that. Alas, Knives doesn't have much chance to see that. From his point of view, Vash is ready to forgive humans everything, but Knives? He gets a gun and speeches how they all should live in peace. With a great plan mostly consisting of Plants forgivinig humans until they become better.

So, at some point Knives just... stops listening. He already knows what his brother thinks about him. It doesn't matter. Knives won't let Vash's hate stop his love for him. Gunshots, Vash's cries of anger, pain, fear - it all become a white noise that should be ignored.

Ignore when they hurt you, just do your thing and come to them again and again, and one day they will listen to you? Ironically, but for most part, it's exactly how Knives tries to act with Vash. Well, in his own, a bit psychotic, version of things, with him not only waiting but also taking some actions. (Ok, a lot of actions.)

And it's incredible how all that cold and collected persona dissipates on 12 ep of Stampede, where Knives is left with nothing but a desperation to make his brother understand. Only for Vash, when Knives lays his heart bare, to reject him. Again.

And Vash has his own reasons. Completely understandable reasons, I would say, because while he is a superhuman only in physical sense on things. He had his own anger, and pain, and fear, and inner struggle. Knives hurt him enormously and there is no wonder that Vash doesn't want to give up his stance. And he shouldn't, really. But...

Knives isn't strong, at least, mentally. He created this illusion of being the older, the one in charge, to protect himself (in Stampede, this illusion starts a bit earlier, with him being the "perfect Independent" who for some reason should hide his powers and "weak" Vash, who is, by Rem's words, "perfect as he is") but in the end this made-up hierarchy harmed both him and Vash, locking them in their respective positions. And Knives was motivated by fear, he wanted protection, wanted Vash to stand up for him - something what Vash, who for so many years saw Knives as the strongest one, the one who decides, the one who must be defeated, wasn't capable to do and had no idea about. He had his own personal growth to do, and couldn't be the mentally senior figure Knives needed.

And that's why one day I going to write this fic about TriMax Vash finding himself in Stampede world. These idiots clearly need an older brother.

For Knives, Vash was the one who abandoned him, again, again and again. The one who blabbed about love and peace while aiming a gun at him. For over hundred years, there was only one case when Vash prioritized Knives over everything else, took his side clearly enough that there were no ways left for Knives to doubt it.

And guess what? This single act snapped Knives out his frenzy better that all these bullets before that.

And I'm quite sure that Stampede plot could be quite shorter if upon that meeting five years after the Fall, Vash would confirmed that yes, he understood Knives' ire before confronting him over humans death. Like, the kid was one hug away from breaking down. Too bad that he never allowed himself acknowledge it.

So, the moral of the story: hug your Kniveses. Be cautious, though, because while Vashes bite, Kniveses... Let's say that they aren't very good for your extremities. Assert your dominance with care and don't force them to bottle up their anger, even unintentionally. If you do it right, everything will be fine.

... Well, maybe. Hope for the best, one day it surely will be alright.

#trigun #trigun stampede #million knives #vash the stampede #trigun manga #trigun knives #vash trigun #trigun anime #trigun spoilers #trigun maximum #millions knives #trimax

[luna-loner]

Duality: The True Beauty of Kanzaki Yukiko

It's best girl's birthday! And what better way of celebrating than to gush talk about why I love her so much? Fair warning, this is going to be a long read 'cause when I start rambling about my girl, it's hard to stop ;)

The title pretty much spells out what it is that makes her character so unique in my humble opinion, but honestly, it has to do more with how her duality is handled rather than it simply existing.

Two Sides Of The Same Girl

Yukiko's character can be roughly broken down into two aspects: the Yamato Nadeshiko, and the Gamer Girl. Hardly can we imagine these two things going hand in hand given how their connotations and presumptions differ vastly from each other. Whereas the Yamato Nadeshiko paints the picture of an ideal Japanese woman, often submissive and obedient, the Gamer Girl invokes a more modern and frivolous image. Maybe she's a tomboy, a nerd, an irresponsible embodiment of chaos, or a hot babe with a console; but she certainly wouldn't be an ojou-sama in a kimono and geta sandals.

In Yukiko's case, the Gamer Girl is a stark contrast to the Class Idol we were first introduced to. Dyed, wavey hair replaced the prim and proper Hime cut. Brown eyes, once filled warmth and kindness, were now hardened, and the polite smile that often accompanied them was no where in sight. Rather than meekly clasping her hands in front of her, our gamer showcased a tough exterior. Rather than elegance, she radiated a badass vibe.

I'll be honest; when I first watched the episode, I thought they were going with the "True self" route with the newly-revealed gamer aspect.

Thank Matsui that's not the case because that would've been cliché and sexist. "Hey, see this ladylike character over here? Yeah, that's not who she really is. She's actually a hardcore gamer with a filthy mouth and big gremlin energy :D" (wooooow, what a girlboss *eye roll*)

@/o0o0thorn0o0o and I actually discussed this a long time ago and she told me how the reason the plot twist was so shocking wasn't because it made you go, "Oh, she was a gamer this whole time?" But rather, "Wait, a girl like her can be a gamer?" It's what makes her a breath of fresh air and a very unique character.

It's why I don't like it when people play up her gamer side until it becomes her whole personality. I've seen fics that erase her growth and revert her back to her 2nd year self and I'm just thinking, "Why...?"

Yes, I'm aware that everyone is entitled to their own interpretation of the character, just like how I am entitled to express my disdain of said interpretation 😇

A Lady, Not a Loser

Yukiko's arc concluded with her learning to embrace herself and stop worrying about how others perceive her. She never traded her modest, feminine attire for gamer merch, nor did she feel the need to denounce her interest in flowers to permentantly adopt a skull motif. My lady doesn't need to do any of that because she can walk into a damn arcade as herself now, thank you very much!

To some extent, the Class Idol persona is just another aspect of Yukiko's true self. She's genuinely a nice girl who gets along with everyone, which is one reason why she's popular with the boys; it's not just for her looks. She's still earnest and diligent, so don't expect her to be obsessively gaming in class or pulling an all-nighters. In fact, her doing that would just make her arc meaningless. That girl on Ryuuki's phone represented a terrible version of Yukiko-- stressed-out, overindulgent, and unsure of her place in the world.

But just because she's quiet and reserved doesn't mean she's lost her rebellious streak. She gave her dad the finger when he disapproved of her career choice. She stood up to Takaoka even after witnessing how violent he got with Maehara, and of course, we have this iconic scene:

I will forever thank Lerche for adding the raised pinky finger to this magnificant scene. Look at this! Look at how my girl's putting Ren in his place like the lady that she is <3

And then there's the time she gently threw ladylike out the window XD

Her duality enjoys playing games with us and constantly challanging our presumptions of Yukiko. As stated before, I initially thought Gamer Yukiko was the real deal, but later moments in the series, as well as the details from the Roll Book, proved me wrong. She's not your typicial gamer girl, or your typical Yamato Nadeshiko. She fits perfectly in those two boxes, but never stays put in either one. You have to expect the unexpected and the expected from this girl. The moment you think you have her figured out, she either subverts your expectations, or fulfills them when you don't expect her to!!

Conclusion

I wouldn't go far as to say she's a very deep and complex character (if we're strictly going by canon), but she isn't one-dimensional either. Both sides of her are equally important and to dismiss or downplay either one would be a major disservice to her character. She's just the perfect blend of two unrelated tropes, wrapped together to give us something new and interesting.

I mean come on, she'd obviously play DDR in a Kimono and geta sandals and still win. (Meanwhile, everyone's just standing there wondering what the logic behind this strange phenomenon 😂)

#assassination classroom #ansatsu kyoushitsu #yukiko kanzaki #kanzaki yukiko #best girl birthday

[person8789]

Breakdown of Twst’s Opening Movie

Basically how it’s foreshadowed things so far and theorizing what other things it might be foreshadowing

Source from YouTube: Twisted Wonderland Opening Movie by Night Raven

Spoilers for the entirety of the game released this far, including the newest update in chapter 6!

Part 2/5

Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

So continuing from where we left off in part one, the next sequence to play is a pan of all of the dorm leaders, showcasing their names and the dorm they lead. The symbols for their dorms also appear, but only for a split second, even with my video slowed down I almost missed some of them. After Riddle is shown, Ace and Deuce also flash on the screen before it pans to Leona. No other characters appear in between dorm heads, not even Jamil.

This is probably because, again, Ace and Deuce are main characters.

Something that I did find interesting about this sequence is that it’s technically out of order from the way we’ve experienced the story- the order in which the arcs play out. Here, Kalim is shown second-to-last instead of Idia. Technically, he should be in between Azul and Vil. I’m not sure if that’s actually important or not, but I figured it was worth noting.

Next we have a pan to Epel walking (with Rook), finding an apple on the ground, picking it up, and turning around to look directly at the screen with a serious expression. Rook also turns around, but we can’t make out anything about his facial expression. I can’t think of much of a reason as to why this is included here other than:

As a way to show us the Pomefiore dorm characters, show that Epel will be important (as all of the freshmen characters are, even if they aren’t as important as Ace and Deuce,) and have us associate him with apples since he is based after the poison apple.

The next shot we get is of Jamil alone in Scarabia, looking a little… grumpy.

The fact that he gets this solo shot is most likely to foreshadow that even though he’s not shown with the other dorm leaders, he will have his own arc and are just as important as they are. [The opening] also goes out of its way to show us that Jamil is unhappy, also foreshadowing.

After that we get a few shots of Grim with all of the characters that have been focused on so far in the opening.

With the twins’ shot it looks like maybe Floyd has gotten into some mischief, and Jade is either trying to reel him in or is getting reeled into the mischief. Grim has a mischievous grin, probably amused at whatever is going on with Floyd.

Epel and Rook seem to be having a calm conversation, with Grim calming observing to match. At the end of the shot, all of them turn their attention to (our) left.

The Heartslabuyl couples squad are all walking towards our left, seeming casually talking in their pairs. Grim looks happy and mischievous, probably because of Ace and Deuce.

And lastly (for now) we have a shot of Idia having that big-brain doing some high-tech stuff with a close-up shot of Ortho (despite him not physically being there).

Of course, we establish here that Idia is a genius at technology (this shot of him reminds of Futaba’s first time in necronomicon, and she was also a genius hacker,)

Something I find interesting about this shot is Ortho. He’s given the same type of anime-style close up that Ace, Deuce, and Jamil had. Except here, Ortho isn’t physically there, so Idia should technically be the one with the close up. I think Ortho’s the one that got it for a couple of different reasons. One, to show Ortho as a prime motivation for Idia. After all, Idia does seem very focused in this shot. Second, so we associate Idia and Ortho as one acting force, possibly foreshadowing the fact that we fight Ortho when Idia overblots (I told you there would be spoilers..)

#source: youtube #twst #twisted wonderland #riddle rosehearts #leona kingscholar #azul ashengrotto #kalim al asim #vil schoenheit #idia shroud #malleus draconia #epel felmier #rook hunt #jamil viper #grim twisted wonderland #floyd leech #jade leech #ace trappola #deuce spade #cater diamond #trey clover #ortho shroud #twst player #adventures through twst #twst spoilers #twst theory #twst thoughts #feel free to add on your thoughts as long as you’re nice

[whatisreggieshortfor]

A Project

For @lasswithumor

Carl x MC

Coworkers

Naleah Coleman enjoyed her work. Tech wasn’t something people outside of the field found interesting. It wasn’t glamorous, outside of the rare expo. But she loved the idea of being able to take something apart and look at the small components that made it work, to find a way to make it better.

The view from her desk wasn’t too bad either.

Carl Sullivan. Tall, handsome, brilliant.

Stationed directed across the space from her desk.

Naleah was sure she spent just as much time watching him as she did doing her work, if not more. The flushed cheeks and shy smile she would see when he caught her told her he might not mind too much though.

But she often wondered how long she’d have to dance around it before one of them would be brave enough to actually say something. She figured it wouldn’t be him, not after relationship with the girl from the cycling committee went south and she’d tried like to get him in trouble with HR. But finding a good time to actually approach him about her affections?

She would swear it didn’t exist.

One of them was always held up at the end of the day about something on a project, or they got stuck with a request during lunch.

She couldn’t very well ask while they were working.

And then she got a her new project assignment.

And this time she would have a partner for it. A certain dark haired man that also usually worked alone.

“No, you can’t use that polymer to adhere the circuit board to the titanium alloy.” Naleah sighed.

Carl’s lips pursed thoughtfully into a pout, and she ignored the urge to kiss it away, “I suppose you are right. The reaction between that polymer and the titanium would risk overheating and frying the circuitry. Maybe if we use an epoxy adhesive rather than polyurethane-“ he stopped abruptly, fingertips tapping off each other, “I mean to say, I would appreciate hearing your opinion on the matter. What do you believe the correct adhesive would be?”

Her brow furrowed. The Carl she had become familiar with wasn’t like this. Wasn’t nervous about the things he knew, or the ideas he had. He was always sure of the thoughts he made into statements. It often rubbed other coworkers the wrong way. So why was he second guessing himself now? “Carl, do you not want to work with me?” She blinked at herself. That wasn’t the question she had been planning to ask.

His eyes widened, “No- I mean- Yes. I do want to work with you.”

“Are you sure?” She bit her lip, eyes staring at the blueprints of the device they were trying to develop rather than his expression. “You seem…different when you work with others.”

“I-“ He cleared his throat, “I suppose I do.”

“It’s okay. Like, I get it. You prefer to work alone and-“

“No, I assure you, Miss Coleman, it isn’t that.” Carl took a deep breath, not so much looking at her as he was staring over her shoulder. “I just- I am aware that I can be classified as difficult. I work alone in true vast majority or situations because I infuriate colleagues. I…I do not want to infuriate you or showcase that I can be difficult.”

She felt her head cocking to the side without realizing she had even moved, face turned up to look at him now, “Why would I be bothered that you like to work a certain way?”

He pursed his lips again, glancing down as his fingers continued tap tap tapping off each other, “I am merely trying to be certain that the way I behave will not make you…no longer like me.”

Hope brimmed in her chest, threatening to overflow, but she needed to be sure if he meant it the way she did. “In what way…do you want me to like you?”

“Preferably in the same way I like you?” He offered uncertainly. Uncertainty was never a look she’d seen on him before. “I understand if you do not reciprocate, but I would like to imagine partaking in activities together when the project is complete.”

“You mean you’d like to go out. With me. Romantically.”

“Yes.”

She nodded, biting her lip in an attempt to smother a smile that was threatening to split across her face, “Okay. But why would you change yourself for that?”

Carl frowned, his brow furrowing, “I do not wish you to think I am difficult.”

She giggled, just to herself, “I know you’re difficult.” His lips pursed again but she continued, “Carl, you’re smart and don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise. You don’t take criticism from anyone that doesn’t have the points to back it up. People label you as difficult because you’d rather point out the flaws of a plan from the get go rather than keep your mouth shut to avoid making waves. It’s good to be difficult.”

“I…I suppose to hadn’t thought of it that way.”

“Now you will.” She grinned, gesturing to the blue prints, “Now, what were you saying about using the epoxy adhesive for the circuit board?”

It took a few weeks, and a lot of arguments between them about design flaws and testing, but eventually the two of them finished the project. She half expected to go back to admiring him from her desk when they turned in the final project to the budget committee, but he was good at defying her expectations.

“Are you ready?” Naleah blinked up at Carl, standing at the edge of her desk with her coat tucked over his arm.

“Ready for…?”

His ears flushed a flight pink as he cleared his throat, “I suppose I may have taken your encouragement as an affirmative response. The, uh, the project is finished, so I thought- maybe- but if you do not wish to-“

“You were serious?” She felt her cheeks warm, “Okay, yeah, let’s go.” She grinned as she stood from her desk, allowing him to hold her coat for her to slip her arms into, “What did you have in mind?”

“How would feel about a culinary exploration of countries in a park down the street?” He looked unsure again, but she liked the fact that she made him nervous.

“The food truck festival? Yes, please.”

Masterlist

@justtuesdays @sunshinejihyun

#litg #litg carl #litg Carl x mc #coworkers to lovers #litg season 2 #no villa au #s2litgexchange

[desmondkane-of-ao3-fame]

whats so bad about gus's plot in through the looking glass?

Well, I wouldn’t say it’s the worst thing in the show, but I do have a few problems with it. Mainly…

THE THREE BIG PROBLEMS WITH GUS’S PLOT IN LOOKING GLASS

1. The Opening Scene

If you’re going to be a writer, word of advice: Don’t start your story with the characters talking about the inciting incident that happens offscreen. It’s not exciting or interesting, and it sets a very bad tone for the rest of the story.

The opening literally breaks the textbook definition of show, don’t tell. Instead of showing Gus trying to help Willow with the pixies and his illusions causing them to attack her, we’re told that’s what happens, which makes the event feel less significant and real to your audience. It’s the difference between something like, say, hearing about a murder by accidentally eavesdropping on two people and seeing one; the former makes the audience feel detached from the event and uninterested, while the later makes the event more visceral and real. If we saw Gus trying to help Willow using an illusion, and then saw the pixies attack her, then you have a solid action-based opener that can help showcase just how bad it must have been. But instead, we get Luz just asking him about it, and it both has less of an impact and sets a bad precedent for the rest of the episode.

2. Willow… Really Doesn’t Matter Here

Maybe I’m stupid and this has been confirmed already, but maybe part of the problem was that Tati Gabrielle, Willow’s VA, was busy with another project? That would certainly explain why she plays virtually 0 role in season 2A, even when her being hurt is meant to be the inciting incident of an episode. 

Gus and Willow are supposed to be the best of friends, thick as thieves, outcasts united. Before Luz came along, they seemed to be the only friends the other had, and in later episodes like *sighs* Any Sport in a Storm, he’s clearly protective of her. So you’d think if he led to her getting hurt so much that she ended up in a cast, he’d spend the entire episode trying to help her: he’d be by her side the entire time, doing everything he could to make her time in a cast as painless as possible. 

Instead, he just kinda mopes around feeling sorry for himself, and sends little illusions to help her? And it’s not like Willow getting hurt is important to the rest of the episode: After this scene, Willow isn’t seen or even mentioned again. You could have made it Ed or Em who got hurt and it would have mattered as much. Which is to say... barely at all. It cheapens Willow and Gus’s relationship a little, and makes me question why even bother with this plot point in the first place since she’s completely fine next episode? If you want to go with the ‘Gus feels bad for being an Illusionist’ route, have it be he screwed up an illusion in class that hurt one of the student’s there. Heck, if you insist on not showing the inciting incident, you could do the Illusion class idea, but have Willow be the one who tries to chear up Gus instead. Even if she didn’t show up for the rest of the episode, it at least would be a positive display of their friendship, and doesn’t involve Willow getting hurt to justify a plot to help another characters story arc again *cough cough* Understanding Willow *cough cough*.

3. Gus’s Whole ‘Wanting to Use Other Magic’ Arc Feels... Fake.

Luz’s expression here is mine everytime I think about Gus’s arc.

This, I think, is the biggest problem with the storyline: At its core, Gus’s sudden self-loathing and feelings that Illusion magic aren’t good enough seems to come out of nowhere. I get what they were going for: Gus hurt his friend, and now he wants to try to distance himself from the thing he did that hurt them. Ok, cool. But even if we saw the full event that led to Willow getting hurt, and even if Willow being the one to get hurt really mattered, Gus suddenly feeling bad about doing Illusions would feel out of left field. He’s never shown any sort of distrust or frustration with Illusions that wasn’t outside a one-off joke, and even then it isn’t often. It feels especially weird because the episode seems to muddle Gus’s reasoning for why he’s feeling this was about Illusion magic in the first place: at first, it’s ‘He hurt Willow and he feels bad about it,’ but when the Glandus crew gets involved, it seems to shift into ‘Gus thinks Illusion magic is weak,’ which is such a dumb idea since Gus’s illusions have always been presented as incredibly strong. It feels like his reasoning is too muddled and confused to make sense.

(Also, if his problem was ‘Willow got hurt,’ why does he not consider... you know, learning Healing magic? A thing that would have maybe helped Willow?)

If I had to put on my tin-foil hat, I’d suspect Gus wanting to do different forms of magic is an idea that was originally meant to be expanded on had the show gotten a full season 3: Perhaps he and Matt would join together to dual-track as Illusion and Construction students in Hexside. But because they didn’t have the time for that, they settled for making it a one-off episode idea, which I don’t feel really worked for Gus’s character.

These all are issues early on, but they all come together to make the plot feel off, a bit like an afterthought. Which, honestly, given how genuinely amazing the Lumity subplot is in comparison, I wouldn’t be surprised if that were the case. They put so much effort into writing Luz and Amity as adorably and brilliantly as possible, they sorta forgot to really make Gus’s issues feel like something Gus would actually have, or making the opening scene with him actually set up the conflict in an emotionally impactful way.

To be fair, though, I will give the episode this: Matt, the little gremlin boi, is surprisingly solid.

(And yes, I think Gustholomule is kinda cute.)

#the owl house #toh #through the looking glass ruins #Gus #toh matholomule

[talkingbl]

The Good and Bad of Blueming

SPOILER WARNING. TW: eating disorders

The Good

The capturing of the Cha family dynamic. I want to start off by saying that the way Siwon's parents treated both him and his sister was shitty by any measure. That said, Blueming showcased an artfully crafted exploration of the interfamilial toxicity. Particularly revealing was the film-within-a-film. Those scenes where Siwon shot and exhibited his scenario were really the penultimate expression of Siwon's feeling's toward his mother. 2 things really got me: Siwon's stylistic choices with the film, and his mother's subsequent reaction to the film. Those two plot points demonstrated the power of subtlety in media. Siwon's feelings about his mother were deep and complicated yet felt simple to him. Siwon didn't hate his mother, he resented her. He didn't fear her, he wanted to be perfect for her. One scene in particular that stood out was the scene where his younger version is smiling as his mother forced him to drink the protein shake. It seems like, because of the divorce, he felt so sorry for her that he didn't mind when she began projecting all her insecurities onto him. All that mattered to Siwon, it seems, was that his mother was happy, even at his expense. And that feeling of wanting to see someone you love happy at all costs is extremely relatable.

Siwon's backstory. First off, we actually get a backstory that's not merely told to us but shown to us, like the adults we are. It's raw and compelling and shows us the uglier sides of humanity. But more than that, it gives us a look into Korean society that we never see--showcasing the blemishes on the veneer of perfection we see portrayed in Korean media. Another thing I loved about his backstory outside of the metacommentary it provided on individual choices was the fact that it had long-lasting and direct effects on Siwon's life. Siwon struggled with self esteem and feeling loved due to his abandonment issues and his mother's treatment of him post-divorce. This manifested itself whenever he'd jump to the worst possible interpretation of Daun's actions rather than assuming that Daun was approaching in good faith. That's a very real characteristic of people who struggle with low self-esteem. It also manifested itself as hyper-competitiveness with those he perceived as 'too good' for him or 'better' than him. Again, just a great way to communicate his lack of self-worth and fear of abandonment.

Daun as a concept. The best thing about Daun is how open he is with his feelings for Siwon. There's never a moment in the story where I'm left feeling confused about what he is thinking, which, IMO, is key to building a strong lead character. Plus, he's quite proactive and each of his actions have direct and measurable consequences that move the story forward. He is the living embodiment of this gif:

The mise en scene of Episode 9's intimate scene. Everything from the framing (the silhouettes), to the color grading (washed out moody blues), to the setting (beach house), to the tone (sleepy and playful) combined to create one of the most freeing scenes I've seen in a BL, ever. It wasn't just pretty to look at either--it took me to a completely different place outside of the show. It felt like that time around sunset when everything moves a beat slower, the wind is a perfect breeze, and soft background noise hums through the air. Truly gave the same vibes as 'the night feeling' (google it).

Daun's Episode 4 covered kiss. This was the moment I fell for Daun. I came into this show so skeptical and ready to be bored, but that moment changed me completely. And it wasn't the kiss itself that did it. It was the look on Daun's face as he did it, the words he'd muttered to himself up until that point, and the dumbfoundedness of Siwon. There was a childlike crush that had been growing on Daun's end and it just rose to a head. Such a beautiful moment, indeed.

The Bad

Siwon is a weak lead. Yes, I said it. He is so incredibly reactive that it actually hinders the plot. Any good writer knows that key to writing a good character is to make them do stuff rather than merely having stuff done to them. Even if the character is meant to be indecisive, they should do things that, you know, cause the the plot to happen. But here, Siwon barely moves the story forward. In fact, it's always someone else doing it for him. Whether it was his sister submitting his scenario or Daun progressing their relationship, siwon hardly did anything to give him a personality outside of his body image issues and general low self esteem. In other words, all his character development is in the past and doesn't particularly lend itself to moving the present story along..

What happened to Daun's villain arc? The moment Daun broke ole boy's phone, I thought we were in for a Ok Taecyeon Vincenzo-esque heel turn from Daun. Like the bad guy who'd do anything for his one true love. Sadly, I was wrong and we never explored that side of Daun again.

We still don't clearly know why Daun fell for Siwon in the beginning. Seemed a little too much like happenstance.

What exactly happened in the last 1-2 episodes? Girl, when I tell you I had no clue who was avoiding whom and for why in those last two episodes, I mean it. When I realized it was Daun who was avoiding Siwon, I was legitimately confused. Like, wtf? What did Siwon do to deserve this? Why was Daun doing this to himself? I honestly even feel like they should've cut the entire 11th hour betrayal plot out of there because we all saw that coming a mile away. It would've been more refreshing if Daun never went behind Siwon's back in the first place and they had some other conflict instead. But what do I know? I write blog posts not teleplays.

#korean bl kbl boys love #blueming #dawoon x siwon daun x siwon #jo hyukjoon kang eunbin #strong girl bong soon

[thetrueweaveroffate]

Subscorp Week - Bonus - Crochet

The birthday of a Grandmaster hardly needed celebrating.

 Or so that was what Hanzo believed. The rest of his clan certainly didn't think so. And truth be told, Hanzo was a hypocrite himself, because he had treated Kuai Liang on his birthday with equal gusto as the Shirai Ryu did come the special day of their Grandmaster.

 That is to say, a lot of pampering and praise within private walls.

 Ironically still, Kuai Liang likely has the same attitude on his own birthday and yet in typical Grandmaster Sub-Zero of the Lin Kuei fashion, found no better way to celebrate than with a tranquil tea party out in a serein view of the Zen garden within walking distance of his private dojo, watching and listening to the birds in the trees.

 Hanzo always enjoyed watching Kuai Liang prepare tea. He was always methodical, efficient, and elegant in his movements that it was hypnotic. And the tea itself? Utter perfection.

 He had received even plenty of gifts from close friends and associates from his clan earlier that morning that complemented the tea very nicely.

 Yatsuhashi from Osaka, and an assortment of matcha desserts from Kyoto. Where do his clan members even find the time to fetch these?

 Not that he was going to complain. It was good to be able to eat and try a collection of treats he had not enjoyed for a long time, but it was a gift watching Kuai Liang's expressions as he savored the treats he had not enjoyed in his entire life.

 "Is it strange for me to be eating your treats?" Kuai Liang asked.

 "Not at all, though I do not see how they would know anyway."

 The other Grandmaster leaned in, a concerned look on his face, "You don't suppose they suspect that we are… you know."

 Hanzo merely waved his hand, unconcerned.

 "No. They will think it is diplomacy as usual." Hanzo answered smoothly, "A Lin Kuei celebrating the birthday of a Shirai Ryu Grandmaster may be unprecedented from within our history, but is not unprecedented from you."

 Kuai Liang retreated, electing to take another sip of his tea, and their conversation pattered into a quiet solace they shared. It was obvious to Hanzo that he was nervous about the whole idea of them dating. Or rather, the idea of that statement becoming public. Hanzo would be worried too, only that he had no idea how his clan would react. But, or at the very least, he believed there would be no tangible outcry that would disrupt the very order of the clan.

 At least the children like him. They know little about their history, and even fewer understand it. The majority of them still view the world through eyes of wonder. And an ice man who can summon snow in the warmest areas of Japan? The Lin Kuei Grandmaster was no grandmaster to them, but a giant dog willing to indulge in their desire for fun.

 Hanzo chuckled quietly to himself. His man certainly knew how to attract children to him like magnets. He could hear them now. One of them at least. Or perhaps, two?

 "Happy birthday, Hasashi-sensei!" Two voices had exclaimed in unison.

 Well, so much for privacy. Although they were hardly surprised to see two young, little, acolytes jump in celebration beside their table.

 Ayaka-chan and Ayako-chan were not sisters or even biological related beyond their same alignment of clan, but, or so the story goes, they made themselves sisters - twins, even - from the sole fact that their names were one kanji different from one another.

 Ayaka eagerly showcased what she was hiding behind her back, a crochet doll of none other than Grandmaster Hasashi himself.

 "Oh, did you make this yourself?" Hanzo asked, gently taking the doll from her hands, and Ayaka nodded her head vigorously. The detail was good for a twelve-year-old, and Hanzo quietly chuckled to himself when he noticed the dark coloration in the yarn where his beard would be. It was certainly very cute. "This is wonderful. Excellent craftsmanship. Shows you have deft fingers and an eye for detail. Good traits for a shinobi."

 Ayaka beamed at the praise.

 Meanwhile, Ayako-chan was practically bouncing with impatience, and Kuai Liang kindly smiled in her direction, "Do you also have something for him?"

 Hanzo wasn't sure if he'd seen her grin wider in the years he has known her, and her smile seemed… mischievous?

 "I made one of Sub-Zero too!" She announced, lifting an equally detailed crochet doll in front of them.

 "Oh, thank you?" Kuai Liang replied, "Although it is not my birthday today."

 "Ah, no it's for the Grandmaster," Ayako replied, abashed, before returning to her original playful grin, "Because he likes you!"

 Kuai Liang almost choked on his tea.

 The cheeky little devils could only hide their giggles and smiles behind their hands. And Hanzo, was he blushing?!

 "How do you know this?" he asked accusatorily, and that only made him realize that he didn't exactly try to refute the claim.

 "Mm, that's a secret," Ayako answered.

 "Can't tell you who told us!" Ayaka added.

 "Told you?" Hanzo considered, and based on the shift in the expression on Kuai Liang's face, he could tell they both reached the same conclusion simultaneously. 

 "Takeda." That mind-reading bastard.

 The girls squealed in unison and fled before they could face any retaliation. Hanzo stood to chase them to do… something, but Kuai Liang merely put his hand on his forearm to stop him.

 "Let them run. If Takeda told them, either they would tell everyone else or everyone else already knows."

 Hanzo sat back down, sighing. Kuai Liang poured more liquid into his cup.

 "So much for worrying," Kuai Liang mindlessly said.

 Hanzo merely nodded.

 He picked up the Kuai Liang doll Ayako-chan had felt on the table in a hurry with one hand. He didn't get a chance to praise Ayako's attention to detail. There was a scar of pink yarn over the right button eye. The doll had noticeably paler skin. There was even a crocheted ribbon tied on the forehead. Cute.

 Almost as if the child long thought to be buried in the deep recesses of his mind had sprung to the forefront again, he curiously tapped the two dolls together - facing each other - like they were imitating a kiss.

 Kuai Liang only laughed at the sight, but even his cheeks were red.

 Hanzo averted his gaze, red coloring his cheeks too from feeling abashed, "I think I will keep this."

 "I'm afraid you have no choice," Kuai Liang added, "You cannot refuse a gift from the children."

 Despite himself, Hanzo smiled. Dolls. He never had one as a child, and likely neither did Kuai Liang. What better sign of acceptance than this?

#Subscorpweek #subscorp

[koorinohebi]

Yuuki hands Kiomi a neatly wrapped present, a small card on top that just says "Happy Birthday!" A smile was on the Magus' face as she was oozing happiness. "Hey, Kiomi! It's your birthday today! I'll make you a small piece of cake later, but here! Enjoy your present!" She let out a small airy laugh. Inside the neatly wrapped box would be a framed photo of the two, the photo she snapped of them having Ice Cream, with Yuuki wrapping her arm and ice cream close to Kiomi's face as she took a picture. It was in a neat frame with 'Friends Forever' written on the bottom of it, and the date/time written on the back of the encounter. "I'm glad you're my friend! Let me know what you'd like for dinner and I'll make something special! If I can't figure it out, I'm sure I can get help!"

⩤ Kiomi Day 2022 ⩥

When she was younger, Kiomi saw bonds as a luxury for those in power. Someone like her who was nothing more than a convenient tool couldn’t afford it-- wasn’t allowed to partake in something so grand and important. ‘You’re alive only for this cause. Be grateful and want nothing more.’ So she did just that. No matter how much she hated that man, his ways, and the burdened legacy that was dumped onto her hands, her adoptive father’s words were ingrained into her very being, not unlike mark that had been burned upon her skin. So the hapless child did what had been expected of her. When even her little animals that she befriended were taken away, when the manor’s help had been told to keep their silence around her, Kiomi realized that the best way to avoid any unwanted expectations was to simply close herself off. Follow the steps that could only possibly merit and reward her some hate, distrusts, rage-- doing that would probably-- no, it would surely lead her to a road where being alone was not even a choice, but the only option.

“This is beautiful…” And yet, as she opened Yuuki’s present, heard out her kind words, the offer of a hand-made meal… but more so, more than anything material-- a present that was a reinforcement of bonds that had been forged… to think something as precious as this was actually something that she could have. Friends Forever. She wants to be my friend...forever...? If she could meet a younger version of herself, perhaps now she can tell her that good people like a certain Nemuru Yuuki existed; that because of this, all that hardship would mean something.

In that moment a sincere smile would tug upon her lips. “I would like a Yuuki special then. I’m sure anything you make will be real tasty. And then after, we can get some ice cream.” Came the reply.

Right now, saying things like she was also glad to be friends in that same lively, vigorous way was beyond Kiomi’s capabilities, but what she can’t express in words, she’ll endeavor to showcase in a different form.

One day, for sure. She’ll protect that smile along with everything else that’s become important to her during her stay here with Chaldea.

#Kiomi Day 2022! #order restored || answered #moonlightmagus #ic #Yuuki || A Precious Gem #I dance in tune with what I fear ❖ Completely rapt with what I hear when passion colors everything (Yuuki and Kiomi)

[rachelrai604]

20 Objects + Meaning:

Passport:

My passport is an important object to me because it holds my identity, nationality and ethnicity. It represents my journey of migrating to a different country at such a young age and allowing me to have two passports, showcasing different countries and destinations. 

Bible:

My bible is an important piece to me because it connects me to my spiritual beliefs, morals and values. Religion is a big factor in my day to day life and reading the bibe is something I consider doing everyday. A lot of my opinions and decisions are based of my religion. 

Airpods:

Wearing my airpods allows me to unwind from my busy surroundings and express myself through the music I listen to. It is like a getway from a bad day or bad moment too.

Copper Jug:

This copper jug is an important and a significant object to me and my family because it has been passed down through three generations. My great grandmother, my grandma, my mum and now me. It is said in our culture that drinking water from copper jugs or dishes is good for the body and has very positive effects.

Crown of Midnight Book:

The Throne of Glass book series was the first ever series I read when I was younger. I finished all the series in a month and was so addicted. To this day, Sarah J. Maas is my favourite author and her Throne of Glass series, is my absolute favourite too.

Picture of Nana and Mum:

This picture is framed in my house. It is important to me because pictures hold a lot of memories, whether it be good or bad. I am always able to look back at these pictures and think about what times must have been back then.

Teddy Bear:

My teddy bear is important to me because I've had it for almost ten years. Even though I am much older now, it provides an external source of comfort and a sense of security. 

Painting:

Paintings or this particular piece of art is important to me because as a designer I am always finding new ways to expand my creativity and how I can express that through objects in my environment. 

Glasses:

As a designer this is a very important object to me because I am constantly looking at my laptop screen, designing and working for hours and hours. The glasses help keep my eyes healthy by blocking harmful blue light through the screens.

Coaster:

The coaster is an important object to me because when I lived in India, my grandma would often make them from hand. It was like a family activity / work that we would do and I would often make drawings on them when I was little and they'd turn into beautiful cute coasters.

Punjabi Shoes:

Punjabi shoes are an important piece to me because I wear them with my cultural dresses and suits. A lot of punjabi shoes have different patterns on them with different beads and gems.

Dharmachakra:

The Wheel of the Law (dharmachakra) is Buddhism's most prominent emblem, representing the Buddha's First Sermon in the forest of Sarnath, when he established Buddhist Law (dharma). We keep it in our house because it also ties in with our Indian flag.

Tufting Mat:

The tufting mat is an important object to me because I enjoy tufting as a hobby. I find it quite theraputic. 

Candle:

I am a big fan of candles and often use scents that are good for the body or even essential oils.

Straw Stool:

My mum made this when we freshly moved to New Zealand from India with my aunty. Its in quite bad condition now but we would often sit on the straw stools when I was little.

Bag:

My bag is an important object to me because I carry it around everyday with all my things in it which includes my wallet, lip balms, hand santizers and work tags. As a woman, I find that it is an essential nessecitity for me to have. 

Younger Me:

I treasure this photo of me when I was younger because I started kindgarden around that time while recently setting into a new country. I remember that day very clearly because I was able to hold a puppy for the first time - in India the kids were told not to touch stray dogs because of sickness and diseases. 

Dhol:

The Dhol is a musical instrument that I treasure a lot. It is almost 20 years old and was brought from India to New Zealand. My mum would often play the dhol while singing to us and dance around to folkfore music. 

Journal:

The journal is an important object to me because I believe it is a healthy way to let out your emotions at the end of the day and a way to express your feelings or write down things you wouldn't say out loud. Journaling is a important task of my everyday life and it helps me therapeutically. 

Pens:

As a designer, I always need to have a pencil, pen or highlighter with me. I am often sketching, drawing or writing down a lot of my ideas before I create them digitally. 

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[agyrius]

Kris' Overly Uncanny Default Sprite...

This has been an idea of mine for quite a while, but...

Kris in certain scenes.....Scenes that we are told have Kris undergoing....Rather emotional moments, which are very important about their character...They just remain with the same default sprite

Like yeah we've all been laughing our tuna cans off, as we have yet another "-_-" child in the KFC gang, but it truly is weird

When Queen reveals that she has plugged Berdly's face and basically mind controlling him, everyone backs away in shock, even Kris....But Kris doesn't change their sprite in the slightest....They were shocked enough to back away like everyone else....but not enough to change their sprite...?

Same goes on in here, when Noelle intrudes upon Kris and Susie, right before they enter the Supply Closet, Kris very clearly is as shocked as Susie, instantly backing into the Closet next to Susie i guess in an attempt to hide the door for some reason (....Or it's just their first instinct to go near the strong, moss enjoying, purple dragon, mean girl to defend them from threats)....And even then Kris...Just slides away in their default sprite, there isn't even any walking animation

the entire thing just....looks so uncanny and I HIGHLY doubt that this is just Toby not wanting to make sprites for a single scene....Because come on, he has done that already countless times with Susie and let's be honest, if we got a shocked Kris sprite, we would all collectively loose our minds and paste into every meme possible

Even in the post-Spamton NEO scene, where Kris basically yells "NO"....their sprite remains unchanged, sure they turn away from us, but other than that....They remain the exact same

in all of those scenes, Kris remains unchanged, with their seemingly apathetic exterior never seeming to crack...

...or so we've been lead to believe

There are countless times in which Kris is said to be showcasing emotions that we never get to see (heck we never even get to see what they are actually saying, depending on the Narrator and the Characters around them to tell us)

and all of the other characters' overworld sprites always change in scenes, even when we are most likely focused on the dialogue, or even for small moments

but NEVER with Kris....

....and the same goes on in Undertale with Frisk

So, what? Are all the humans just a singular face at all times? Is that like a design decision that Toby made?

...well not really...Because we actually do get to see humans show off different sprites and I'm not talking about Chara, who other than having a smile as their sprite can also make a fully animated jumpscare

I'm talking about Kris

Whenever we are ripped out of them...or about to be ripped off, Kris becomes a trillion times far more...Energetic, gaining all sorts of overly expressive sprites and frames, their "-_-" sprite vanishes entirely

"..okay so maybe it's just that the Scene was given far more detailed sprites to make it clear what's going on with Kris?"

well that would be likely...but when Kris finally inserts back in, seeing a glimpse of their face feeling the pain that such an action causes them.......There's silence...They're just sitting there for quite a while...And then we are given back control, instantly, already on our feet, no animation in between and then the music returns as if nothing ever happened....

So we've seen Humans showcase different sprites showcasing emotions...and the only times it has happened was with characters that weren't under our control, Chara ,when they were talking to us had become fully independent from us and Kris when they are about to or have removed us from them

Leaving us with Frisk and controlled Kris...Who are both under our possession (details about that in here)

So where am I going with all this?

Well seeing as We are the only ones incapable of seeing their emotions and in general hearing their voice and only whenever We are in control...I think the conclusion I'm trying to reach is:

Whenever we possess Kris, Frisk or in general anyone....Seemingly an "illusion" is cast (or just something happens to make it like that) on them making us only see them through that weird default sprite which only changes when the sprite itself has undergone some rather big change in position (falling on ground, sitting on the floor after being knocked out, or when engaging in battle, which is the only place in which we see the large amount of their unique sprites (which are still devoid of emotion))

the best example I can think of would be from OFF (the game)...in which SPOILERS but

The Batter the protagonist we are specifically told we are puppeteering, exactly like Kris...And depending on our actions, he can become the final boss of the game...and well...His Sprite undergoes a slightly small change...Turning from just a baseball dude....To...Well, This and from many clues throughout the game itself it can be gathered...That this is how everyone has been seeing us the entire game, not as a normal baseball man, but as a "huge, frightening ducky"

And if you didn't know, OFF has been an inspiration to Undertale...soo....Who knows!

...Thank you for reading!~

#this whole theory doesnt change much #it's just an explanation for why Kris always has the same sprite #even when we are told they are showcasing a very different expression that what is shown #ah well! #thank you for reading! #deltarune #deltarune theory #undertale #undertale theory #kris #deltarune kris #dr kris #kris dreemurr #frisk #undertale frisk #ut frisk #ut #dr #off (game) #off game #the batter #deltarune red soul #crackpot theory #chara #kris deltarune

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Okay, wow, never in my life did I think a music video involving giving Satan a lap dance would delve into a conversation about gay rights ( and how gay men are portrayed in media ), but Lil Nas X broke the world with MONTERO, so here I am. We’ve got three things here that I think are important - Internet culture, religion, sexuality. These are the things that I think people are getting too uptight over/not upset enough over, and I wanna rant for a bit, so bear with me on this one.

First, I LOVED MONTERO. I’m a whore for religious imagery/theming/etc. being used in media, and as a former Christian and an openly gay woman, it makes me very happy to see it used in a spiteful manner. MONTERO was gorgeous - sexual, unapologetic, and so clearly pulling straight from Biblical stories. The religion used commonly against us ( here in the US, at least, because I know other religions can be just as oppressive, if not worse, and Christianity isn’t the dominant religion everywhere ) being used in a way that’s expressive of our lives is beautiful. The very clear message of “Oh, I’m going to hell? That’s okay,” is perfect - for so many LGBT people in this country, we’ve been told that we’re condemned to eternal punishment because of something we can’t help. LNX took that in stride and made it art, with MONTERO and the video. I am in full support of it and will be throwing it on my horny playlist.

But here’s why I think this is so important - MONTERO’s release has exposed, in my opinion, where the real issues lie in Western culture. WAP did this too, a little - both of these songs, and their accompanying videos, were criticized using children. “Children watch you”, “how could you expose kids to this”, etc. were complaints hurled at Cardi B and LNX over their music. And in LNX’s case, people used his previous success with Old Town Road - I saw one tweet saying Old Town Road is “every kid’s anthem”, and that their children love Old Town Road. Which is problematic - how can you complain about MONTERO, but allow your child to listen to a song with lyrics such as “Lean all in my bladder”, “Cheated on my baby, you can go and ask her”, “Bull riding and boobies” - Old Town Road is not a child-friendly song by any means, but LNX didn’t include naked breasts, or ( as far as I’m aware ) market the song in a way that showcased those lyrics. So parents let their children enjoy their funny horse song, never looking into the words their kids were hearing daily. But with MONTERO, because they saw at a glance that it was an issue, they assumed this meant the previously “child-friendly” artist LNX, the man behind the funny horse song, was suddenly trying to indoctrinate their children. When in reality, LNX has never catered to kids. He’s always been open about his music and himself, and it’s entirely the parents’ faults for not better monitoring what media their children take in. It is never the responsibility of the creator to change their content for an audience they didn’t want. MONTERO, and WAP, both exposed just how internet culture has allowed parents an excuse to be lazy, hands-off pieces of shit, and demonize creators further.

MONTERO also exposed how homophobia continues to follow us, in how many comments there were calling LNX predatory, claiming he was indoctrinating children and pushing agendas - and, with Kaitlin Bennet’s actual racist comments, now he’s being slandered. ( if you didn’t see that beef, TLDR: Kaitlin asked “do you still see your dad?” w/ blatant intent to hurt, LNX replied with “yeah and I’ll fuck yours”, to which Kaitlin accused him of threatening to rape her father and several small, conservative ‘journalists’ ran with it ). I don’t like throwing around the word homophobia, but this isn’t new - gay men have been called predatory for a long time and demonized for even small gestures like holding hands. And now, an openly gay man made a video celebrating his sexuality ( which isn’t a new topic: look at any music video from the early 2000s for more examples of people expressing sexuality ) and given fuel to these idiots to continue pushing their narrative of “gay man predator, gay man bad”. Fortunately, it’s a lot less than it would’ve been thirty years ago. But the fact that it still happens on this scale, enough that journalists pick it up as a story, and governors, Candace Owens and other prominent homophobic conservative figures jump on the bandwagon....it’s sad. A man celebrating his sexuality shouldn’t be demonized the way it is, and MONTERO is doing an amazing job at spitting in people’s faces.

Cutting myself short here, I think MONTERO was a gift. It’s a work of art in many ways, but the social response it generated is also a blessing in that it shows what we need to prioritize - which is self responsibility. No one is forcing you to watch the gay man give Satan a lap dance, nor are they forcing you to buy his shoes. No one will ever force you into that - you, a consenting adult/teenager, willingly watched it. You’re reading this now of your own choice. If your child is watching MONTERO, you should blame yourself if you’re mad - why didn’t you monitor them better? Teach them to avoid things they don’t recognize online? You failed as a parent to protect your child from what you deem harmful. That isn’t anyone’s fault except your own as their active guardian.

Sex, talking about sex, grinding, lap dances....those aren’t new to music videos. They’ve been happening for decades, actually - early 90’s and 2000’s videos had a lot, and I think some 80’s had them. MONTERO didn’t invent NSFW music videos, the only difference is it’s gay and dared to use religious imagery ( which also isn’t new, but that’s another rant I don’t want to get into ). For once, I actually agree with the masses - this outrage was mostly fueled by homophobia and dumb Christians. And to any Christians reading this ( that didn’t get offended, because if you got genuinely upset by this drama, fuck you ); you’re cool.

Anyways, yeah. I think MONTERO was awesome, LNX killed it as always, and I hate conservatives. Goodnight.

#lil nas x #lnx #I sound like an sjw #but in a good way #might burn down a church later idk #Davey sleepy rants