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abybweisse · 2 years

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I’m sorry if you’ve already talked about this, you have a lot of plot analysis posts 😅

i’m rereading black butler

This is from mangadex but in my paper version (french) the italian’s dude name is Claus (without the h), also I enjoy knowing that Ciel not growing is actually an important factor in the series

What i wanted to know your opinion about was the interpretation of this, well, not interpretation since I already read some of your mother3 predictions but like… idk? Enjoy this hidden baiting about the upcoming from the very first chapter, here they were talking about the mouse3 game that Claus brought for Ciel and now, ciel says in my version that he will reward Claus for the game if the game is worth a reward (this reminds me of that chapter when ciel and sebastian settled the conditions for the contract and ciel said something like “it’s normal to pay for things”), what Claus says is not that “kids can handle” he says that for Ciel “games don’t last long” and then he says that Ciel has grown the biggest toy company which is impressive for his age (toys - games, you see the correlation) but this will probably end up badly

In french he uses the verb for eating (even though there’s another verb like gouter which is more about tasting)

Also this, the theme with eating has been pretty obvious, even in the anime where Senastian was cooking fancy meals every day (the ost started to play inside my head)

Ciel loves sweets and Sebastian never shies (shy?) away from expressing his desire to eat Ciel’s soul, and now my question

What’s your opinion (personal and mother3 if they differ) about Ciel’s past actions (I’m really sorry if you answered this already 🙏)

Is Ciel’s soul this alluring for Sebastian because he is rotten for choosing to be selfish? Or he’s rather brave and we��ll know in the future the whole meaning behind the boy’s actions and thoughts?

Wow 😮 they really let you send long asks now. 😅

Why our earl's soul?

I think that's the main question here, but correct me if I missed something.

My opinion about this differs from Mother3 theory, but not entirely. First, I'll get Mother3 out of the way: (shy, nervous) Lucas and (dead, reanimated older mirror twin with all the confidence in the world) Claus compete over pulling up needles, and it's King Porky who has pitted the two against each other. But the Magypsies tell Lucas this is all fulfilling a prophecy, and that whichever one wins will determine the fate of the world. If Claus wins, they say the world could cease to exist, due to Claus being heartless: he has no heart to give to the Dark Dragon when it wakes up. Now in Black Butler, we definitely have a demon contract, and that's how real Ciel (dead, reanimated, all the confidence) lost his soul (like being heartless). The existence of a prophecy is up in the air, but if there is one, it would be known by someone -- like the superiors who control the reaper organization -- and instead of calling it prophecy, they might simply say they can see it in the future, since the reaper organization seems to have some sort of future knowledge. Eventually, I'm half-expecting a reaper to talk about something along these lines: prophecy or fate or whatever. Specifically about the Phantomhives, maybe even specifically about our earl and his older twin. The reapers are the best parallel to the Magypsies, after all! Sebastian already devoured real Ciel's soul, but now he needs our earl's soul, otherwise the demon's reaction (to being denied his long-awaited meal) could be devastating.

Beyond all my Mother3 musings, I think Sebastian seeks out souls that will give him "flavors" he's never experienced before. So, that translates as experiences and emotions. Their souls are their "hearts", the emotions they have experienced due to their memories of the things they've learned and been through. Or more like the core personality one has built-up as a direct result of all of those experiences. (Bizarre Doll Ciel has emotions, despite having no soul, but there's something forced and superficial about those emotions now.) Our earl's soul should end up being a complex combination of "flavors" that Sebastian has never really had before. Definitely not this particular combo and likely never this intensity.

Our earl says he's selfish and made the contract for selfish reasons, but we know he made that contract out of love for his brother (and parents, but mostly his brother). He cannot bring them back, but his feelings and desire for revenge are not purely selfish. Sebastian calls our earl kind, but when the kid says that's not true, Sebastian says it is... but then says he could instead call his young master a coward -- that's regarding the grave for Mary Jane Kelly and then about how our earl hesitated earlier and didn't shoot his own aunt. And Undertaker takes note that our earl is quite different from his predecessors; I believe that's when our earl protects Harcourt from the bizarre dolls of Arden's friends. So, he's showing kindness again. Likewise, after Soma hits him and Sebastian knocks Soma out, our earl says how they should have heeded his warning and left before something like this could happen. There's also a fair amount of greed, particularly in how our earl runs his business, buying out other companies and expanding his Funtom Co.'s operations, as well as competing in a curry contest to help expand into the food industry (beyond confectionery). But looking at how he gave Mey-Rin glasses as a gift (Jane says that's a rare thing for an employer to do because it's so expensive) and how he hosts events for orphans, etc. there's also generosity and hospitality. Our earl's soul should contain a combination of emotions that Sebastian is all too familiar with (like greed, anger, cowardice, and selfishness) but also emotions the demon says he's not too familiar with, like love and a sense of loss. His diet has also probably generally lacked in the "flavors" of kindness and generosity.

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gracereadstoomanybooks · 3 years

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answering questions I’ve been asked on TikTok✨

QUESTION: how did you get into reading?

So, when I was in middle school (many moons ago) we had this thing called AR Testing. Basically, you read a book and take a test on it—the questions were things that happened in the book, it was really simple. If you got a good grade, you got points. The more points you earned, the more eligible you were for the reading party at the end of each semester. Me, being the nerd I am, got top of my class because I went through 8th grade level books like it was nothing. The librarian at my school brought me books from the high school to read since everything was easy for me, and alas, my addiction began. And now that I have adult money, it’s a true addiction. Also, telling my father “I’m bored” and his response being, “go read a book or something” so thanks dad.

QUESTION: what’s one book you ALWAYS recommend to people?

This one is tough because I’ve read THOUSANDS of books, but if I had to choose one, it would probably be Confess by Colleen Hoover. I fell in love with her work in high school when I first read Ugly Love, but Confess is the type of book that pulls at your heart strings, y’all. It has everything people love: humor, sexual tension, drama, love. GO BUY THE DAMN BOOK. Or honestly any book by Colleen Hoover—she’s a fucking amazing author.

QUESTION: outside of making TikToks, what do you do for a living?

I currently work at a restaurant and hate every second of it. If anyone tells you to become a server, DONT. It’s not worth the hassle, I promise you. Sure, you can make decent money but the amount of rude customers and shitty tips you receive each shift is very disheartening. If you really need a job, do anything BUT work in the food industry.

QUESTION: what’s your wattpad story about?

First question: which one? I have about 30 drafts sitting there waiting to be posted. But, I’m going to assume you’re talking about the Harry Styles fan fiction I’ve been working on for the past 4 years and haven’t had the courage to post. I’ll tell you a little about it: Elaine Aldridge is forced into a betrothal to a man she’s never met & loathes. She goes to his court and realizes things aren’t what they truly seem. And the guard her future husband sticks on her??? None other than Mr. Harry Styles. Add in some magic & deaths and you’ve got my story— The First Prince. (Honestly, that’s an extremely shitty description so if you wanna check it out go to my wattpad account)

QUESTION: how old are you?

Ahem. . . twenty-one.

QUESTION: what is your dream career?

Being a published author and having people rave about my books. That’s all. Or, an editor for a publishing company. Imagine reading all day and being paid for it🤩

QUESTION: what was your least favorite read of 2020?

I already KNOW I’m gonna get shit for this but....... the wicked king. YALL I LITERALLY COULDNT GET THROUGH IT IM SO SORRY, I STILL HAVENT FINISHED IT

QUESTION: current favorite author?

Sarah. J. Maas. I don’t know what it is about her writing style, but it’s addicting. Throne of Glass is hands down the best series I’ve ever read. A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book I’ve EVER reread. Her stories truly suck you in and hold onto you—you get lost so easily in her writing and it’s like once you’re done with a series, nothing will compare. Or, at least that’s how I felt after finishing Kingdom of Ash. Honorable mentions: Jennifer L. Armentrout, Penelope Douglas, L.J Shen, Elle Kennedy and Kennedy Fox.

QUESTION: any recommendations/tips to give to a new reader?

I’ve always given this advice to people who want to get into reading: find what you like and start with that. If you like romance, I’ve got a list for you to choose from. Mystery? Another list. Sci-fi? I GOT YOU. Fantasy? Yes! Sports fiction? It might take me a second but I’ll find you a book. Nonfiction? I’m zero help in that category, honestly. The point of the matter is that you’re never going to enjoy a book if you aren’t interested in the underlying topics.

QUESTION: do you ever find yourself comparing your life to fictional life?

Yes. All the time. I daydream about being apart of the Inner Circle and living in Terrasen with Aelin and Rowan. I think about what it would be like to have real powers and a mate. It drives my boyfriend crazy—but he loves me anyway.

QUESTION: what are your most anticipated books of 2021?

Here’s a list:

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Gods and Monsters by Shelby Mahurin

Crescent City 2 (Untitled) by Sarah J. Maas

A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer (I just ordered this one & it arrives tomorrow)

Blessed Monsters by Emily A. Duncan

QUESTION: why did you start a Tumblr?

Honestly, I used to love tumblr when I was in grade school (way too young to be on here then but what else is new). I like having an extra space to get my questions and comments out without having to compress it into a 60 second video for TikTok to see. Tumblr is a good place to blog & post things like this.

QUESTION: what’s your favorite song right now?

I’ve listened to Carry You by Novo Amor every day for the past two months and I cry each time.

QUESTION: why write Harry Styles fan fiction?

Simple: I love Harry Styles. I’ve been a fan of him and One Direction since they were on X FACTOR. Read that again. X. Factor. I used to watch their performances on YouTube before WMYB even came out. Of course, I love all of the 1D boys but I was always a Harry gal. And I look up to him in a way—I’ve read things about people wishing they knew him personally and honestly? I would never want to meet him. I like the version of him I’ve cooked up in my brain over the past 10 years. I like the symbiotic relationship I have with his music. Fine Line is a ✨masterpiece✨. HS1 is a ✨work of art✨.

now, some topics I’ve been asked way too many times and want to finally get to:

QUESTION: political views?

the saying “anyone but trump” has been in my brain for the past four years. No, I’m not a republican. No, I’m not a democrat. I like to think of myself as a progressive (ahem, liberal) Did I vote for a democratic candidate? Yes, and I’d do it again and again until the US isn’t one of the worst countries—I’m sorry, businesses— to be apart of. I wanted Bernie but got Biden, and I’m alright with that. And my girl Kamala🥳

QUESTION: how did you feel about the BLM protests?

I went to multiple BLM protests and donated a lot of funds to BLM & other organizations. It’s 2021, people... stop being fucking RACIST. And don’t be afraid to call racist people out! Black Lives Matter, even if no one is posting about it anymore.

QUESTION: thoughts on abortion?

your body your choice, queen! not my uterus, not my problem.

QUESTION: there was a comment on an old video of yours talking about r*pe, why did you delete the comment?

I made a video when I first started my account on TikTok about reading in public and feeling “turned on” by it. Go watch it if you don’t know what I’m talking about. BUT, some ignorant male decided to comment and say “this is how girls get r*ped”. Whew. So. I deleted the comment because ....

I am a victim of sexual assault. Along with a lot of other women. 1 in 5 women have been victims of sexual assault. Talking about being r*ped isn’t funny.

No one else needed to see his comment. I reported it immediately and his account was shut down.

I never got justice for what happened to me, and the fact that some random male—who had never even met me or seen me before my video showed up on his FYP—had the nerve to comment that? Unacceptable.

this question isn’t as controversial but

QUESTION: what’s the best way to get out of a toxic relationship?

okay, let me just start off by saying that the people around you who love and support you are going to be your backbone. Leaving a toxic situation is hard, and every situation is different, but my best piece of advice to offer you is don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your loved ones are going to be there for you when you need them, even if you don’t believe they will. If you explain what’s happening, someone you know and love will drop whatever it is their doing to make sure you get out safely. good luck my babes.

now, back to our regularly scheduled program:

QUESTION: any tips on making tiktoks?

Literally none. I post what I think is funny and relatable and if anyone agrees, I’m satisfied. Even if it’s one view, it’s good enough for me. So I guess my one tip is to not base your life off of an app and followers.

QUESTION: favorite Harry Styles fanfic?

DONT MAKE ME CHOOSE. Duplicity is up there, along with Stall 1&2, and Kiwi. After? Absolutely not.

QUESTION: favorite WEBTOON?

y’all already KNOW. LORE OLYMPUS BY USEDBANDAID. Rachel is a genius and I have reread the series a million times. Hades is my soulmate and Apollo can rot in the fiery pits of the Underworld. also, if we’re talking about other webcomics, reading Walk on Water on mangadex...🤫

QUESTION: favorite movie?

Howls Moving Castle. I will be getting my “a heart is a heavy burden” tattoo very very soon.

QUESTION: I read your Elain theory on tumblr, can you explain a little more?

I thought I was pretty straightforward but I’ll say it again: she is always the “good” one and it’s too suspicious. SJM has already given one Archeron sister a happy ending, Nesta’s is obviously inevitable, but Elain? She has too many options for a happy ending. Lucien, who is her “mate”. Azriel, who is intrigued by her slightly. Her human guy—I don’t remember his name—who is disgusted that she’s not human anymore. Or, alone, planting flowers all day. BUT! My point is that she’s not truly happy. She was forced into the Cauldron just like Nesta. She was ripped away from the life she loved so dearly and didn’t want to give up. The man she was going to marry now hates her guts because she’s a High Fae. She has the perfect set up for a villain plot line and I’m all here for it.

well, that’s all I feel like doing tonight. hope you enjoyed my little q&a! be kind, and talk to you later! byeeee!

#a court of silver flames #acotar #harry styles #one direction #sarah j maas #throne of glass #wattpad #tiktok #elain archeron #howls moving castle #lore olympus #q&a time #walk on water #persephone #lore olympus hades

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