#okay but this moment for 'skilled' and 'clever' is GREAT

[qingxin-dream]

Burning for You

a/n | BASED ON GENSHIN 3.0 LEAKS!⚠️ …okay, so i have a confession. two things… one, i believe in love at first sight. and two, i am hopelessly in love with tighnari. <3 wrote this in a few hours high off of my new fav dendro main so i hope it’s okay! (art credits: u/murasakisumire on reddit)

warnings | character leaks, slight profanity, probably ooc tighnari but i’m having fun with it anyway :)

genre | fluff, smug tighnari likes to tease you

word count | 1.1k

pairing | tighnari x reader

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In the humid wilderness of Sumeru’s lush rainforests, there was no room for error as a forest ranger. It was a matter of life or death—eat or be eaten.

The vast majority of the rainforest was relatively untouched by civilization and teeming with vibrant creatures of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. As a ranger, you were expected to be an expert in animal and vegetation identification, and able to sense danger through disturbances in the surrounding ecosystem.

You had been reminded of this requirement on numerous occasions by your superior, yet somehow you defied all natural laws with how you constantly attracted trouble. Sometimes it’s a simple, easily avoidable mistake on your part, but other times it turned into a horde of enemies charging in your direction with no obvious escape in sight.

As a result, you were assigned under the direct supervision of the Lead Forest Ranger, Tighnari, for special training. But it wasn’t your fault you magically invited danger everywhere you went. At first, you were quite intimidated by the long-eared ranger. You knew he was the best of the best, so the stakes were high. If you messed this up, maybe you really were hopeless.

Expeditions were extremely silent and awkward with your new companion. After a while of suffering from solitude, you had tried to get to know him more, but it proved to be difficult.

“Hey, ‘Nari,” you would inquire softly as he was focused on referencing an encyclopedia from his pack.

An ear would twitch accompanied by a nearly indiscernible hum, eyes not breaking from his work once. “Yes, (Y/N)?”

“Um, do you ever take a break?” you sheepishly asked, rubbing the back of your neck nervously. He raised a brow, promptly closing his book, and touched his chin in thought. Worried you had offended him, you continued, “L-like do you do anything for fun?”

“This is fun, is it not?” Tighnari replied nonchalantly. “I love my work.”

It was true. All Tighnari would ever discuss with you was about Dawson Rainforest. Such was the extent of any line of questioning you could think of. You could rarely ever get a reaction out of him, not that you wanted to tease him—well, maybe you wouldn’t mind to see the quiet and clever Tighnari devolve into a stuttering, blushing mess at least once.

But that is beside the point. You felt ignored and lonely. Breaking the ice was useless. You were going to have to be a lot more forward if you wanted to get Tighnari’s attention.

Which ultimately led you to this moment months later, as you snap out of your thoughts staring at the burning embers rising from the campfire. You like to think your relationship had improved or you understood each other better since then. At the very least, your skills were improving and working with him in a team wasn’t as bad as it used to be.

You both had set up camp together less than an hour ago after completing your duties since you were too far from the main base to lodge for the night. Tighnari had just set his ranger journal aside, pale green eyes locked onto you.

A strange rush of heat spread across your cheeks in embarrassment. You prayed to the Archons it wasn’t noticeable. Had he said something and you completely missed it? Why is he looking at you like that?

You cleared your throat, unsure of what to say since he still scarcely gives you the time of day, “What?”

Perfect. You were such a great conversationalist, you reprimanded yourself silently.

“You were lost in thought,” he observed, lips pursing slightly in disappointment. “I… apologize if I have come across as rude in the past.”

“No!” you insisted, shaking your head frantically and laughing it off. “That’s not why at all. Don’t worry about it. Just feeling bored I guess?”

“You must always remain vigilant. As you can tell, none of the wildlife here seem bored in all their clamoring even in the darkness of night,” Tighnari notes out of habit, but he pauses for a second before shaking his head too and scooting next to you. “But we aren’t on a mission so I suppose I may entertain your antics this time.”

Did the flame of the fire suddenly grow hotter? Your cheeks flushed with another intense wave of heat when Tighnari grew near, surely it wasn’t your Pyro vision acting up. Then again, every time the lead ranger draws close, you swear you can feel the fiery pulse of your vision on your chest. Or was that your heart leaping?

His bright jade eyes flickered knowingly from your vision to meet your skeptical gaze, a playful, smug smile threatening to tug at the corner of his mouth.

“Do you enjoy this, ‘Nari? Making me—!” you accused in shock, words abruptly trailing off as you find yourself nearly admitting your embarrassment. “Argh. This is what you actually do for fun, isn’t it?”

“Me? I could never partake in such fruitless endeavors,” he responded with an innocent wave of his bushy raven tail, rotten mischief dripping from each word on his tongue.

“Oh, but the excitement is just radiating from you, go ahead. I’m ready to hear the great Tighnari speak to me finally,” you retorted sarcastically in a huff.

“I would be more inclined to say it’s written all over you, (Y/N),” his voice lowers as he leans in ever so slightly, tall ears towering over you in an almost intimidating manner. “I’m… not as oblivious as you may think.”

Fuck, the fennec fox never cared to talk to you and the minute he opens his mouth it was your downfall. Your breath hitched subconsciously, the only confirmation Tighnari needed, a sharp-toothed smirk adorning his smug expression. You hated it.

You had quickly learned long ago he had a penchant for teasing and trickery, and you always walked right into his traps. After all this time pushing you away and reeling you back in at will with his wit, he knew he had you wrapped around his finger. You were utterly touch-starved and Tighnari reveled in it, lightly grazing the back of his fingers against your hot cheek.

His pearlescent irises glimmered and marveled at you—a predator helplessly enamored with his prey.

“This isn’t fair, ‘Nari,” you whispered, lidded eyes watching with longing as he slowly inches further toward you. The instinct to pull away crosses your mind, just to deny him the victory, but how could you when the promise of his lips was so imminent?

He brushed his nose against yours gently in a loving nuzzle, whispering onto your lips, “Neither is this burning in my heart for you now, is it?”

Tighnari could hardly restrain himself any longer, drinking in your scent like this so intimately, inevitably succumbing to your sweet lips in a passionate display of desire. When he held your cheek or trailed his hand down to your waist, you felt that familiar burst of your Pyro vision glowing alongside his Dendro one—his touch consuming you with an aching need for more.

You almost considered caressing his long ears when he nibbled at your bottom lip, until he broke the kiss with a soft smile and couldn’t resist indulging in your addicting taste once more.

thanks for reading! reblogs are appreciated! my masterlist.

#[opulent dreams].✿ #genshin impact #genshin #genshin impact imagines #genshin imagines #genshin x reader #genshin leaks #genshin 3.0 #genshin sumeru #genshin tighnari #tighnari x reader #tighnari

[drunkenlionwrites]

very tender hurt and comfort with Vash tending to your wounds please? Maybe Reader has a lot of scarring and this is the first time Vash is seeing it? Pre relationship please so theres full of yearning and unspoken intimacy JDBSIDJJAHDIDHDJ I WANT THIS MAN SO MUCH HE HAS TAKEN OVER ALL THOUGHTS

Hi, dear anon! I am so so sorry, this request literally has been sitting in my inbox for 2 months and not because I didn’t like it, but for the opposite reason! I’ve been writing and re-writing it many times, and because I tend to go overboard with angst/hurt-comfort stuff when it comes to Vash, it turned out to be just 1000 words of fluff. Yeah, sorry to all the guys who requested fluf and got angst and vice-versa. Seems like I’m not good with requests, maybe will change the submissions to suggestions later. Anyway, hope you’re still somewhere out here nonnie and you can see this! Warnings: mentions of scars and wounds, reader without specific body parts descriptions, Vash calls you a fem!gendered word in french once though, slight pining, fluff

There’s a sudden loud laugh, shuddering of the glasses and the next moment you’re laying face down on the sandy soil in front of the saloon. Your Thomas got freaked out and yeeted you over his head right into the dirt. For real? You’ve felt a sharp unpleasant pain on the left side of your body – your cheek, belly and a part of hip and knee burnt. The inside of your mouth tasted like sand, dirt, and humiliation. You spat and saw particles of blood in your spit. Wincing, you stood up, Vash’s hands already caringly holding your elbows.

“Hey, you’re okay there?” You turned to the side to see his concerned face that grew even more so when he saw the deep scrapes on your cheek. Wolfwood placed a hand on your shoulder as he passed through you to the saloon entrance with a chuckle: “That’s a pretty nasty fall for someone who claimed to be the best rider out of us, sheriff”. You could just growl at him pettily, hearing Vash’s scolding above your head as you tried to dust off your clothes as best as you could before entering the building.

Just great…One thing you’ve been confident in was your Thomas riding skill and you made sure to tease Wolfwood ‘cause of his clumsiness with saddle. You didn’t know what was wrong with those two men, but they both were so much better than you with everything: their shooting skills and physical prowess were not a joke, and you’ve felt a tinge of bitterness every time one of them roared to you to stay back or run away (which most of the time you didn’t listen to). But nevertheless, you’ve been so used to being one of a kind, the strong one, the clever one. The promising young sheriff of your town. Well…the town that doesn’t exist anymore, but still!

Waving off Vash and his attempts to check up your bruises, you went straight into your room for the night once you’ve booked them. This soured your mood a bit – the jeans were dirty and ripped now, the bruises were pretty big, even if not really deep, Wolfwood for sure will tease you back relentlessly, and Vash saw you falling so ungracefully…ugh. Deciding to be a grown up about it, you went for a shower, which made you feel better and decided to sleep off your bad mood. Surely, with a new day it’ll all feel like a funny incident to remember sometimes and laugh about, right?

You heard soft knocks on your door when you’ve been drying off your hair with a towel. “Hey, that’s just me. Wanted to check up on you if you don’t mind?” a sheepish voice spoke, muffled by the door. Of course, he would do that… Opening the door you saw a tall blond standing there, already in his nightclothes, with a small med kit in his hands, which he shook a bit before your face. “Ummm…I know you don’t wanna, but it’s still better if we treat your wounds, you don’t want to get an infection and then nasty scars on your pretty face, right?” Pretty, is it? “Vash, I have my fare share of scars, I don’t really care about them, but if it makes you happy, sure” you stood aside from the door, letting him inside.

Sitting beside you on a bed, Vash started cleaning the skin around your scratches with antiseptic, leaning awfully close to your face for you liking. He seemed to be preoccupied with a task, making ‘tsk’ sounds like a concerned mother would. You’ve felt a tinge of warmth at this thought, not daring to dart your eyes to the side and concentrating on breathing calmly. “Show me the other bruises” Vash asked, and you obediently lifted your shirt to reveal the biggest one that marred your skin from the upper stomach to the hipbone without giving it much thought. Seeing your friend’s cheeks and tips of the ears turning pink, you decidedly pulled it back. “Um…that’s fine. Thanks for worrying about me, I can just do it myself” you smiled reassuringly at him.

“Oh, sorry, I..didn’t mean anything like that. Just noticed that you already have some scars there. Did you get hurt a lot?” you chuckled as you raised your shirt once again for Vash to continue with his medical care. “Well, even though it’s just a silly nickname now, I used to be sheriff for quite some time. Yeah, I have some. Some are knife wounds, some from gun shots, maybe now some new from falling off Thomas” you tried to end it on a funny note, but Vash only frowned and placed a hand on your shoulder. “You know you can stop anytime? It’s not like you must continue to live such a risky life… You can find a nice occupation suitable for une jeune fille like you. Settle in a relatively calm and nice city? Wouldn’t it be better?” He said as if coaxing you, his voice soft and dreamy.

It was your turn to frown at his words. “You know I would if it was something I wanted, right? I never wanted such a life, especially not now, not when I…well… when I’m doing something important and helping you out. And I’ll ask you out of my room if you raise this topic again, okay?” Vash shook his head and chuckled, pressing his fingers, covered in healing balm to your bruised belly. “I surrender, sheriff. Please, spare this pitiful outlaw!” You laughed at that, his fingers somehow burning your skin way stronger than the deepest abrasions.

#vash x reader #trigun x reader #vash x you #trigun x you #vash headcanons #trigun headcanons #lion writes #vash fluff #not proofread at all we die like rem

[azulas-lightning-bolt]

fem mako… save me fem mako…

okay so I saw @jade-of-mourning’s post about how makorra would make bomb yuri and I am 100% in agreement so,, how I imagine tlok would go if mako was a girl.

I feel like this would totally affect mako’s backstory n stuff too because life on the street is rough for any kids but like. little girls with no one to run to surrounded by creepy criminal guys. not great! so not only would that add an extra layer of trauma, but I feel like it would also add dimension to mako+zolt’s dynamic when mako and bolin worked w the triads. like, instead of firebending gang leader who wants to shape a mini-me he found into his successor, it’s. hold on let me make another sentence. it’s a girl who’s learned to protect herself and a man she needs to defend herself from offering to teach her better. so there’s less of the straightforwardness of their canon interactions—mako knows she’s being exploited but is willing to play into it to take advantage of learning zolt’s skills and zolt knows she’s clever but wants her close. idk how fucked up zolt would be, but he could probably have some motivations related to trafficking as a backup should mako turn on him that would’ve been less viable with canon mako. idk. thoughts are thinking too quickly for me to type rn.

I’m not gonna go through everything in tlok for the sake of not yapping for 12 hrs like i did in my 100yr war mako post but through the four books in the context of makorra i imagine it would go:

b1: weirdgirl firebender who’s a control freak becomes the avatar’s best friend. she’s totally not in love btw. and there’s literally no jealousy at all when asami befriends korra either cause they’re just chill. just friends, how friends are, yk. amon is a freak but part of her is relieved he took zolt’s bending. thought the thought of her getting her bending taken away feels like a part of her autonomy being taken and that’s terrifying so she’s relieved when he fucking dies.

b2: from what I recall team avatar is more split up during b2 and do you know what that means. so much pining. it smells like a forest with the amount of longing bro. then mako gets arrested and prison as we all know is such a friendly environment for women so. more trauma. then harmonic convergence happens at that is absolutely when makorra realize they’re in loooove. then vaatu happens and it’s like ohhh shit I’m in deeeep.

b3: new airbenders yay! mako is distracted from korra a little bit when she and bolin meet their long lost extended family, until dear old grammy says that korra would make a fine husband for her granddaughter if she were a man. and cue gay panic cause DOES SHE KNOW???? HOW??? I’m being intentionally vague cause I last watched this show like five years ago and I don’t remember the timeline at all but bear with me. airbenders in ba sing se are freed, krew makes their way over to zaofu to meet opal. this is cool it’s fine. lin is literally mako’s mom and she’s still worried the whole time they’re on zaofu. korra is kidnapped. prison for mako and bolin (again). m+b search the desert for korrasami, it’s all mostly the same except more. yk. gay pining. korra is poisoned but the girls have a girl moment on air temple island after Jinora gets her tattoos :3

b4: korra travels for a while, before returning to rc. then she’s gone again to the swamp. kuvira attacks zaofu, korra defends, and then she’s back. mako and asami are. yeah. blah blah blah that one episode of makorra reminiscing gets really gay, kuvira tries to take over rc, mako lightning-zaps the mech and almost dies and then BOOM. they kiss after the battle. and the lesbians win once again as makorra walk into the spirit world hand in hand.

if you’re wondering why this was written so disjointedly it’s because I kept getting distracted mid-sentence. and I also hate how the romance was dealt with in canon, but it’s such a big part of b1 (my favorite book minus romance) and the repercussions lasted throughout all four seasons so obviously that I physically cannot bring myself to rewatch it. and girls are so. thank u lychee ur really super awesome and cool for drawing makorra as girls because I think they would’ve worked out in canon if mako was a girl. sorry I’m really sick rn and I’m a little out of it lmao 😭🙏🏼

#legend of korra #mako lok #lok #tlok #mako tlok #korra #makorra #lesbian makorra my loves #fem mako #is that a tag? #I think it should be #slug’s stuff

[honeydbee]

🔱PERCY JACKSON BOOK QUOTES🔱

( quotes from across the percy jackson books. feel free to change names, pronouns, locations, etc. as needed ! )

“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”

“Where’s the glory in repeating what others have done?”

“With great power…comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.”

“Deadlines just aren’t real to me until I’m staring one in the face.”

“Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we’re related for better or for worse… and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.”

“Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing.”

“Humans see what they want to see.”

“The real world is where the monsters are.”

“Life is only precious because it ends, ___.”

“Getting something and having the wits to use it…those are two different things.

“I’m nobody’s sidekick.”

“Medusa is your mom? Dude, that sucks for you.”

“Every time I’m around you, some monsters attack us. What’s to be nervous about?”

“You weren’t able to talk sense into him?”

“Well, we kind of tried to kill each other in a duel to the death.”

“I see. You tried the diplomatic approach.”

“Excuse me, but if you’re going to kill me, could you just get on with it?”

“There is always a way out for those clever enough to find it.”

“Sugar and caffeine. My willpower crumbled.”

“Maybe it’s okay to still be a kid once in a while.”

“Behold! The god’s chosen beverage! Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke!”

"What could be worse than hummus?"

“Like the zodiac sign? I’m a leo.”

"Hercules, huh? That guy was like the Starbucks of Ancient Greece. Everywhere you turn--there he is."

"Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies."

“I try not to think, it interferes with being nuts.”

“What if we promoted, like, Adidas shoes? Would that make Nike mad enough to show up?"

“You think it’s ok we’re eating Rudolph?”

“Dude, I’m hungry. I could eat Prancer and Blitzen too.”

"I can see the stars again, ___."

"I appreciate the offer, but my mom told me not to accept curses from strangers."

"I'd had years of practice looking dumb when people threw out names I didn't know. It's a skill of mine.”

“I didn't understand how, but the toilets had responded to me. I had become one with the plumbing.”

“Back in my day we died all the time, and we liked it.”

"Don't I get a kiss for good luck?"

“You, Me. To the Finish line.”

“You're cute but you're not my type.”

"You're death would be great for me."

“But remember, ___, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.”

"It's okay. We're together."

“I’m sure you both would’ve been wonderful at killing each other. But right now, you need some rest.”

“So…you knew you liked me from that moment?”

 “I hated you at first. You annoyed me. Then I tolerated you for a few years. Then—”

“Besides, ___, I just thought we could take a walk. We haven’t had any time to be together alone. I want to show you something—my favorite place."

“Save yourselves! It is too late for us!”

"Come on, let me introduce you to my other family.”

“Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun!”

“Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.”

“Hmm… I can call a friend for a ride.”

“Oh, yeah? Me too. Let's see whose friend gets here first.”

“Please, ___... change your clothes. You smell like you've been run over by an electric horse.”

#rp sentence meme #rp sentence starters #rp meme #roleplay prompt #ask memes #( this has been in my drafts since early april ) #mine.

[theonethatyaks93]

Animaniacs S3 Episodes 1 and 2 Opinions

Spoiler Warning: This review will go into spoilers for the first 2 episodes of season 3. Proceed at your own risk

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OMG!! It's finally here! Season 3 is finally here! After waiting one year, three months, and eleven days, we finally get to see the grand return of the Warners and Pinky and The Brain for all new adventures! I watched the first two episodes of this season, and boy, it was a doozy! Anyways, here are my opinions of these two episodes.

Episode 1: Honestly this was a mixed bag overall. The Warner segments were only okay while the Pinky and The Brain segment was great. Honestly, "Season 3 and WB" was kind of slowly paced and boring. The segment from the 2nd season that came before this was also pretty slow and boring. The Warners felt like background characters and the drama felt forced. I'll give them points for giving Nora Rita Norita a bigger personality and there were some clever movie parodies, but it felt slow. There were also some gross-out jokes that were super weird. There weren't many laughs to be found here, also. "How To: Friendship" was a nice follow-up to the previous segment. While I don't think it was as good as the first Pinky's How To, it still managed to be a funny and engaging watch. I feel like that this season is going to focus more on Pinky, since he basically had more screen time than Brain in these first two episodes. Pinky was very funny and I love how much he cares for Brain. His apology song to Brain was hilarious (and Pinky surprisingly has better editing skills than me!) Pinky playing around with Brain using the filters was cute and him moving his hand to pat Brain on the head when he was frustrated was just freaking adorable. I also liked the ending when Brain compliments Pinky for essentially saving him from an explosion. Also, this is the episode where Pinky makes a macaroni photo of him kissing Brain!!! And Brain keeps the picture even after tearing it away!! This was probably the cutest segment from the reboot and I was squealing like a little girl the entire time! There have already been more Brinky moments in these first two episodes than in the entire first season! I can't wait for more!

Episode 2: This was a slight improvement over the first episode but not by too much. "Soda-Pressed" was kind of interesting and Dot did have her shining moments. But all that character growth just goes down the drain at the end. The song in this episode was only okay, and I'm more excited for other songs to come later on. It was very slowly paced and only had a few decent laughs. This was an okay experience. "A Starbox is Born" is probably the best Starbox and Cindy segment but that's not saying much. There were some cute moments and the animation was beautiful but that's about it. I also got a laugh out of this segment so I consider that a win. It still had some slow pacing, but it thankfully didn't run on for too long. "Royal Flush" was a pretty good segment. There was some clever satire, good jokes, and a surprise song that I really enjoyed. I thought that this episode would be focused more on the poker game that Brain was in, but it was more focused on Pinky and his feelings. Pinky looked stunning in that dress and I liked the bond he formed with the Meagan Markle parody. The song they sang was a spoof of "A Whole New World" and it reminded me of the song from "Pinky's Dream House" (An episode of Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain). This song was really good and I enjoyed it a lot. Also, Pinky is not straight! He literally envisions Brain in the stars during the parody of a romantic song when the Meagan Markle character was singing about her husband-to-be. Pinky is clearly enamored with his friend, and Brain hopefully will recuperate these feelings. I think the writers are hinting at a little something here! Anyways, I really enjoyed this segment, though it went in a different direction than I had thought. (Also, when the horse appears in the stable at the beginning, did anyone get nervous and think Phar Fignewton was back from the bin of dead Animaniacs characters? I sure did!)

Anyways, I think that the Pinky and The Brain segments are very strong, while the Warner segments were just okay. I still have eight episodes to watch, so maybe my opinions will change for the better or for the worse.

#pinky and the brain #animaniacs s3 #animaniacs spoilers #patb #brinky #opinions of season 3

[snotsloth]

There's this really great writing advice post:

Basically it's about how if you have a major defining trait of a character, you should subvert that trait at some point. For example, "if you write a confident genius, make them be wrong, or get stumped once in a while." Characters, like people in real life, should have a certain amount of inconsistency.

But more than that, it's important to show a character reach a point where their normal skills and behaviors are not enough to get them through it. This is often a turning point, a scraping of the bottom of the barrel, a revelation, a fuck it might as well moment. A character falling to pieces is an opportunity to build themselves back into something new.

Of course, I immediately started thinking about Baldur's Gate 3 because the worm has eaten my brain. But this is one of the reasons the writing in BG3 is so good. Every character is their own foil. They're all inconsistent, multi-dimensional, and messy. And it's in the mess we see who they really are. Not only are all the companions this way (maybe minus Minsc) but so are many of the side characters also have this level of complexity.

Here's just some examples from the top of my head:

Astarion, the seductive flirt is actually viscerally averse to physical touch

Shadowheart, the emotionally distant bitchy character who keeps more secrets than Tav keeps loot is actually so compassionate and loving that her goddess has to keep wiping her mind to keep her in line

Gale is the most gifted wizard in generations, and he knows it and will talk about it brazenly but he has spent the past handful of years as a complete shut-in with only a winged cat for company.

Wyll is the brave folk hero, full of bravado and braggadocio, but he agonizes over every major decision and frequently doubts his own judgement on things.

Karlach is a giant, super strong warrior who can literally set herself on fucking fire, but she has a heart of glass and just wants someone to be gentle to her.

Lae'zel is a true believer who has to come to terms with the fact that her goddess is a conwoman.

Halsin is set up as this wise, powerful leader who has been arch druid for over a century but once you get to know him he confesses that the role was kind of forced upon him and he's felt trapped the whole time.

Jaheira similarly is a wise, clever and experienced older adventurer but dislikes reminiscing on the past and prefers to only look forward.

The Emperor claims to be on your side, that your fights are the same fight, but if you refuse to do what it wants, eventually it will abandon you because the Emperor's top priority is its own survival. But on the other hand! It also demonstrates the capacity for sentimentality and regret over the companions it has lost to fate or its own decisions over the centuries.

Even Zevlor! In act one, he comes across as a hyper-competent leader who has kept the core of his community together and alive through literal hell. But at the end of act two you can find out that he ultimately failed when The Absolute promised to restore his former paladin powers to him if only he swore himself to her, AND HE DID! Like he quickly comes to regret that decision but he still fucked it up when it mattered most. And the game doesn't show this as necessarily "he was a shit leader all along" it's more like "everyone is capable of terrible things under the right circumstances."

Okay enough rambling. This game is really fucking good y'all and the character work is fantastic and I probably will not shut up about it for at least a few months.

#baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #bg3 spoilers #writing

[darkblueboxs]

Hi 💙!! I’m not sure if you’re still answering asks and I don’t want to be too much of a nuisance but i just NEEDED to let you know how much I appreciate you （╹◡╹）♡

(First of all, in advance I want to apologise for me rumbling so much, I hope what i wrote makes sense)

I have been on the internet for many years now and I can proudly say that I’ve read some of the best works in my entire life here; out of all of these incredible writers I’ve found, you are truly my favourite- I absolutely adore your writing, have read every single one of your fics and often reread my favourite ones to cheer myself up when I’m feeling down (sometimes I wish I could forget them so that I could read them for the first time again hah, I don’t know how to describe this feeling)

My absolute favourite work of yours is “The Sphinx and the Hare” (I wish it was infinitely longer simply because then it would have no end and I could read it forever and ever; I could read about andreil’s (and Lexia&Fìrinn’s) day to day lives for the rest of mine because the way you tell your stories is so compelling and phenomenal I just can’t, won’t, don’t want to stop reading). I cannot tell you how much I love love love this fic. The amount of time you spent writing this work is visible in the thought put behind even the smallest of details. From the very well written dialogue, interactions between characters (especially Andrew, Neil and their daemons), and Neil’s inner thought process to the so on point characterisation of every single one of the characters and amazing descriptions of the world in this AU, characters’ actions and their overall being. I want to call it a testament to how good of a writer you are- you make readers feel everything the character is feeling right alongside them and that shows how much of hard work you put into perfecting the skill of writing

THANK YOU for sharing your terrific works, clever and funny thoughts and memes (here on tumblr, on ao3 and twitter) for free in your own free time; you are a blessing if I can say so myself :DD

And what is there more to say- you are incredible <3333 Hope you have a great day!!

PS. If it’s okay (and of course feel free not to if you don’t want to answer) I would love to know how you think andreil and their daemons are doing now- maybe they’re in Columbia cuddled up on the sofa watching sth on the TV? Or maybe they’re on a road trip somewhere having some time to themselves? Or maybe they’re in their dorm quietly enjoying each other’s company?; either way I hope both Fìrinn and Lexia get some pats and cuddles i love them with all of my heart 🥹❤️

Hi! 💞💞💞 I am still answering asks, I'm just incredibly bad at it 😭

You're an absolute joy, you've made me want to get back to writing more than anything has in a loooong time

(one day, maybe, when the exhaustion abates)

It has been so long since I last looked over my daemon au, so forgive me if I contradict my own canon!

Lexia has discovered play fighting, which mostly means launching herself from beneath the bunk to nip Neil's toes when he swings his legs out of bed in the morning. Neil pretends to be annoyed- only for Lexia's satisfaction - but it's ticklish more than anything. (The morning Lexia trips Neil over on his way to the bathroom is the closest Andrew comes to showing signs of amusement)

Fìrinn likes to sit on Andrew's chest when he's lying on the couch and drum her feet on his sternum until Andrew shoves her off. Whenever exy comes on she gets a major case of zoomies unless Neil or Andrew can catch her- although neither consider it worth the effort. Lexia prefers to sit herself on the TV stand at inopportune moments to block everyone's view of the screen, particularly on penalties and overtime, and especially if Kevin is watching. She is still, at heart, an instigator.

More nights than not, Fìrinn falls asleep curled around Lexia or vice versa, and inevitably Neil or Andrew will follow their daemon into the others' bunk. On these nights, and only these nights, safe and surrounded, Lexia will sleep.

#tsath #my fic #my asks #aftg #hdm

[pikahlua]

Okay so...Dabi's Dance, the episode was spectacular, easily in the top three best episodes this season, hell it might even be No.1 and the voice acting really sold it, I could listen to Dabi talk for hours, the emotion and the build-up and how he just couldn't help himself and just had to start dancing from how excited he was, it was great. The animation followed that energy well too, really dynamic and I vaguely started thinking of JJK when I saw it.

I think my only complaint is that they cut out the 2nd shot of Twice reaching out and the dialogue over it, "I still gotta protect their happiness!" You can't have Skeptic asking Dabi to bow down to his editing skills, all "perfectly spliced" and not show what he was editing, because it sure wasn't "just the mere existence of the video" but the contents of the video. There's no flashback to Dabi holding something in his hand telling Hawks he should've been keeping both eyes on him when he says, "your cameras caught such good footage!" That tells us the cameras weren't just part of the room or Hawks' feathers, but something Dabi carried with him.

Because we saw all the footage go out when the war started and Hawks slice them off his wings. I don't know if anime-onlys will remember that. Or the fact that Twice's line there? Took place at a different moment than the "hand-reaching out" scene. Skeptic placed it over there because it made Twice seem more vulnerable. The audience doesn't even know that Dabi was encouraging Twice to "go wild" and "make quick work of those heroes out there, just you alone is enough" because even though that IS spoken at this time, it's cut out. And so is Dabi himself from the frame, they don't know Twice is reaching out for a high-five, it just looks like he's pleading for help and desperate to escape. Technically true, but there's more going on here. And Dabi uses that to color his hero-hating propaganda. He wasn't so fully honest about doing his best to protect Twice. Sure, he wanted Twice to get out alive, but he waited to record that line anyways? He waited outside since the start of the battle to throw back the line of "looks like sympathy tripped you up after all!" He had two agendas. Dirty Hawks' name on purpose and secure the damage Twice's quirk could do. Idk if any of this will be noticeable at first glance. He reallyyyy wanted his broadcast to have a certain vibe, this isn't a simple call-out for "justice." Even his manner of speaking is more subdued and polite, sad and hurting, like he's a concerned whistle-blower for society, while live-time Dabi is gleeful and saying things a little different from the video.

Dabi's Dance is brilliant because it re-contextualizes everything we know about him. The silent, rough-spoken, loner of the League being this clever, energetic guy is one hell of a reveal. Part of that re-contextualization is breaking down everything we assumed about him from previous arcs. He hates Endeavor and wants him dead? Yes, but also no. It's a mix of hate, love, and grief and he was worried about him actually dying in Kyushu. He's been scheming in the background all along, with Ending and StarServant, and dragging Skeptic everywhere as his new best friend. He tells Endeavor that "not everyone has to be pure and selfless, just you" even though he tries to call out heroes as a whole, acting like he wants everyone to "think more critically" and hold them all accountable, when really he's only had eyes for Endeavor.

It's just better to drag them all down, because as AFO said, he'll burn down the whole world for his grudges, and this way makes more of an impact, it puts all the blame on Endeavor, doing it now with the war. If people distrust all heroes, then they'll never give Endeavor the slightest chance. Because he's a "hero" they're all bad, he goes so far as to drag in Hawks because "he's someone Endeavor keeps in company" bad people hang out with other bad people, so might as well ruin the whole profession yeah? All cause Endeavor is a hero, they're all with him by association, and it's what little Touya was asking Natsuo. If Endeavor is like this, do all heroes do that? But does he REALLY believe that heroes "only protect themselves" when he claims that "heroes must always be ready to save a life" betting that Hawks would save Twice from his flames. (And I'm so baffled by this when he believed Hawks was genuinely capable of killing, he killed Jeanist after all, the autopsy proved it.)

Hardly matters, Toga saw the video, and she believed his every word. It's quite reminiscent to what she tells Ochako, that heroes think only themselves and the people they protect are considered "real people" they wouldn't protect anyone else. This is unrelated, but Dabi says "this is my present to you Endeavor" when he talks about digging up info on Hawks and I was hit by a flashback of him also referring to Shouto as a "present" in recent chapters when he thinks about if he has time to bring his corpse to Endeavor with his failing body. Thinking about this and his "come to see your pals get cremated?!" when the 2nd war starts, and I'm just a whee bit suspicious that someone really was honest when he tells Toga giving her Twice's blood was just a way to get back at Endeavor.

Whoever she hurts, the damage she does, everything in this 2nd war that's meant to be a much worse version of the 1st war with everything that didn't happen, happening, because "I guess I didn't bully them hard enough" it worked halfway, but now the villains will really make themselves a clean victory. No short-comings. What tentative trust was gained by the heroes will shatter by them again, completely. Dabi is such a good villain, I want people to see that. He's so sneaky, knowing how to bide his time and how to utilize his resources. He's more of an active villain than Shigaraki and that makes him fun. He's got a brain and full awareness of his actions, I love and hate his constantly changing words. Saying that "my fire that killed over 30 innocents is indeed Endeavor's fire" "look at that Endeavor, another one burnt up by your flames!' before going "haha way to state the obvious! stay out of this, this is a family affair!" when Deku says "you aren't Endeavor!" when the whole world gets dragged into this "family affair" as per Jeanist's words. He's just SO AWARE and having a blast controlling the narrative, and I just like and enjoy that more than a villain being possessed by AFO who can no longer think for themselves, who never really got to even in his own planning. I hope people watching the newer episodes see this because he didn't just spontaneously decide to be like this, he's serious when he says he planned and thought about it for years. It's easy to hear the words, it's something else to think back on his every scene and see, why when and how.

How did you fit this many words into a single ask?

#my hero academia manga spoilers #final showdown spoilers #ask pika #anon ask #dabi #go off anon lol

[theowritesfiction]

'Lake Laogai'

I think this is the first episode where Sokka's artistic 'skills' are really addressed. Okay, I'll admit, it's a genuinely funny comic relief Sokka moment.

I'm a bit upset at Iroh for having zero loyalty to the man who hired him and Zuko, two refugees off the street. Not saying he shouldn't have accepted the Upper Ring offer, but he was kind of a dick about it. 10 Jerk Points.

I'm really curious about the game Katara and Sokka were playing. I wonder if anyone knows what it was.

I get that Aang is frustrated about being stymied by the Dai Li and their bureaucracy, but Toph lashing out and destroying a part of the house is just... dumb? You live there, dumbass. Just destroy someone else's house. 20 Jerk Points.

Long Feng is a clever villain, despite his eventual demise. Him acknowledging that he can't confront the Avatar directly is a smart strategic realization. Misdirecting the Gaang to leave Ba Sing Se and go all the way back to South Pole to look for Appa is a great plan, actually. He couldn't have known about Jet's connection to Smellerbee and Longshot.

Guess who's back? Back again? Jet is back. Tell Katara... who is more violent than I remembered her being, but you know what, good for her. I wonder about her blush there. Was it all just from anger? I like to think it was the memory of her crush on Jet. I think it's all but confirmed by Katara's reaction to Toph calling out her lies of having feelings for Jet.

Sokka is pretty clever to realize that Jet has been brainwashed by the Dai Li, although I have to wonder... how did he know that brainwashing even is a thing that exists? There are a lot of interesting little details in the scenes with the Gaang trying to break Jet's conditioning. Aang not liking Sokka's idea that Katara should kiss Jet, whatever, shut up Aang. I had completely missed the detail that it was Mongke and Rough Rhinos who burned down Jet's village. They're Iroh's old buddies, I shouldn't be surprised. Also, I love Katara still deciding to soothe Jet's mind with her bending even if she's deeply mistrustful of him.

The secret HQ of the Dai Li is a scary place. The training of Joo Dee's... what a creepy scene. The Dai Li agents hanging from the cavern ceilings like some kind of creepy bats, that was pretty awesome. You have to admit that Jet is a badass when it comes to a fight. I also like how Long Feng being a very different kind of villain comes across in this scene. As soon as the battle starts to turn, he makes the calculated move to flee.

Iroh confronting Zuko in the catacombs was an interesting scene. Iroh finally has his golden ticket of having an Upper Ring teahouse of his own. He's got it made. He's not going to let his nephew's bullshit ruin his dream, so it's time for some tough love.

Comparing Zuko trying to steal Appa with his kidnapping of Aang at the North Pole was very on point. They are both the worst examples of Zuko's plans. Zuko tries to brush it off as if doing stupid shit has something to do with his 'destiny'.  But I also think Iroh's point about Zuko trying to follow someone else's idea of his destiny would come across better if Iroh himself wasn't pushing the destiny of Zuko serving tea onto his nephew. There really is a huge disconnect between the life that Iroh wants for Zuko and the life Zuko himself wants. Can anyone here see Zuko being happy serving tea? I can't. Iroh seems to be the only one.

Also, doesn't Iroh later embrace Zuko's destiny of becoming the Fire Lord anyway?

I have said that I'm not a big fan of Jetara, absolutely not as endgame, but I still think the way some of Jet's thoughts that helped him break Long Feng's mind control focused on his feelings for Katara was very tragically romantic. Anyway... I have very mixed feelings about Jet's death. No, actually I hate it. We've seen Katara heal some pretty bad injuries, and Jet didn't look that badly hurt? A part of me is now left thinking that if Longshot and Bee hadn't asked Katara to leave maybe she could have still saved him? Also, uh, she had the spirit water... I wrote an entire 70 chapter story about Katara using it on Zuko in Crystal Catacombs, and being unable to save Aang. It would have made ten times more sense if Katara had used it on Jet, and ugh, I now wish I had written that scenario instead. Honestly, it would have been far more in character for Katara to stay and save Jet. Also, check out the shot of Katara as they fly away. She had real and strong feelings for Jet. I haven't sensed anything remotely strong (romantically) towards Aang up to this point of the story.

Anyway, Appa returns and wipes the floor with the Dai Li. I guess it's something positive at the end of a depressing episode. For mind-controlling Jet and killing him, Long Feng gets 350 Jerk Points.

Jerk Points for Book 2:

Iroh, Long Feng - 560 Azulon - 300 Ursa, General Fong  - 200 Aang - 160 Zuko, Toph - 120 Ozai - 100 Sokka - 70 Bumi, Lao Beifong, King Kuei - 50 Pakku - 30

#my atla rewatch #atla book 2 #lake laogai #it's not lake loogie theo

[thenightmareofyourdrems]

@hvbris sent: are you okay ?

               ˜”*°•.     One  ordinary  day ,  was  he  asking  for  that  much  ?   One  day ,  when  he  could  walk  around  with  his  decently  clever  sibling ,  have  a  nice  ice-cream ,  look   at something as tedious as shops .  No .  They’d  been  attacked  instead,  of  course  they  had ;  sudden  gunshots  catching  him  by  surprise ,  getting  him  onto  an  instant  fight  mode .  Who  were  these  people  again  anyway  ?  Of  the  Commission  ?  He  doubted  it .  They’d  been  skillful  and  they’d  been  sent  there  to  just  kill .  Not  that  they  hadn’t  really  succeeded  in it  but …  anyway.

And  yet ,  Viktor’s  words  confused  him ,  gaze  for  a  single  moment  falling  on  the  shirt  that  suddenly  felt  heavy,  wet .  ❝Oh  great. ❞  Legs  shook  at  the  sudden  shock ,  slowly  giving  up  under  the  weight  of  his  body ,  and  he  tripped ,  fell  on  the  ground .  One  ordinary  day ,  such  a  freaking  joke . 

#it would if you were smarter | Five #i: five x viktor #tw: bullet wound #hvbris

[stitch1830]

I don't remember if I actually sent this, but what do you think of Mai/Sokka as an investigative pair. Which is what I'm currently working on.

Hi Anon, thank you for the ask, and your patience! Happy to chat about ATLA, as I have some time today and it's been a while since I've truly done so :D

I think my main experience with Maikka is writing one or two one shots, and since they don't interact a ton on the show, I never really thought of them as a couple. But! We can certainly talk about some potential headcanons for them and in particular as an investigative pair.

For Maikka, they seem like an opposites attract couple. While both have relatively level heads and keep calm, Sokka is more expressive and animated about his passions than Mai. She's a clever one and doesn't take crap from anyone, but her facade always shows disinterest in whatever she does. It's a very good poker face in the event they have to interrogate someone. Sokka comes swooping in with accusations and speculations, and Mai brings the room back to earth with her suspicions.

I do feel like Sokka would find these moments where he's exasperated with Mai's way of working, but he never holds it against her because she's good at what she does and he can respect that. But it doesn't mean he's not aggravated with her from time to time lol.

Mai is just always annoyed with Sokka, but for the same reason as him, she respects him and his skills.

This opposites attract vibe is probably what creates some ~romantic tension~ after working together for so long.

Okay! Those are my initial thoughts about Maikka in this situation. If there are any other questions you have, feel free to ask away! Thanks again for the ask, Anon, and I hope you have a great day! :D

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Send me asks about ATLA, LOK, or anything! :D

#maikka #mai #sokka #atla #headcanons #my asks #thanks for the ask! #anon #maikka as an investigative pair #imagine the chaos #i feel like they'd be a lot LOL

[the-rarest-sexiest-coinkydink]

Rehearsal (Ryan Seaman x reader)(high school AU)

Summary: Ryan and (y/n) have been best friends since they were four years old. They’re now coming to the end of high school, and neither of them have had a romantic partner yet, so they decide to try and improve their *skills* so that their first kiss with someone they love isn’t a disaster. But they soon realise that maybe there’s a reason neither of them have been on a date before... 

Word count: 1201

Warnings: none 

“Ugh.” (y/n) flopped onto Ryan’s bed, blowing their hair out of their eyes as he tossed his school bag under his desk. “That was the worst lunch break ever.” 

“I know!” He sat down next to them, leaning back against the wall. “We’re gonna have to say something to them eventually. I can’t keep suffering through all the tongue noises.” 

(y/n) pulled a face, mock gagging. “I swear normal people don’t kiss that loudly. And sloppily.” 

“I mean, it is Casey and Alex. Have they ever been normal?” 

“Yeah, you make a good point. But still - it’s so gross.” 

They sat there in peaceful silence for a few moments, glad to be away from the chaos of the school halls with each other’s company. They’d latched onto each other on their first day of school, two chubby kids sniffling in a corner as their parents left, and had been inseparable ever since. No matter what they were doing, it was always better if the other one was there with them. Ryan got up and turned his radio on before the quietness could become deafening, and sat down again. 

“Ryan?” 

“Yeah?” 

“I think I’m going to be single forever.” 

A smile tugged at his face, but when he glanced down at his best friend he saw that their eyes were shining with unshed tears, and he frowned. “Hey, no way. You’re so great, someone will definitely want to date you.” 

(y/n) sniffed, blinking rapidly. “Yeah right.” 

“No, I mean it.” He shifted so they were sat opposite each other, resting a hand on their knee, softly stroking the faded denim of their jeans. “You’re amazing. You’re so pretty, and funny, and clever. You have the best laugh I’ve ever heard, dude! Honest, I would d... definitely be surprised if nobody asked you out.” His heart had stopped momentarily at the near confession, but thankfully (y/n) didn’t seem to have noticed. “The right person will come along some day. For both of us.” 

There was clearly something else on their mind, and he poked them in the forehead, grinning as they giggled. He really did love that sound. “Come on, tell me.” 

“It’s gonna sound so stupid.” 

“I don’t care, tell me. We tell each other everything.” Okay, so that wasn’t exactly the case. He had been very carefully hiding the crush he had on (y/n) for the last year and a half now. But other than that, there were no secrets between them. It was just unfortunate that the one secret the had was a very big one. 

Shrugging, (y/n) stared up at his bedroom ceiling, not wanting to see his reaction to their words. “I’m scared of being such a rubbish kisser that nobody will be interested in keeping me around.” 

He stared at them for a moment, baffled. “What makes you think you’ll be a rubbish kisser?” 

“I haven’t done it before. So there’s no way I’d be good at it.” 

“Yeah, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be terrible. Just... average. And hey, if good kissing is as messy as Alex and Casey make it then maybe being a bad kisser isn’t such a bad thing.” That made them snort with laughter, and he grinned. “I haven’t kissed anyone either, so... I’m probably just average too. You can’t be good at everything the first time.” 

Suddenly, a genius idea popped into his head. Well, it was either brilliant, or the thing that would end their friendship - but it couldn’t hurt to try, right? “How about we practice on each other?” 

(y/n) felt their jaw drop. “You what?” 

“I-I just meant... maybe we can just practice... I don’t know - oh it was a stupid idea, forget I said anything.” He stammered, shuffling away a little, but (y/n) grabbed his arm and held him there. 

“I... I’m okay with it if you’re okay with it.” 

“Really?” 

“Yeah. I guess... it can’t be a bad idea, right?” Internally, (y/n)’s brain was screaming. They’d had feelings for Ryan for the last two years now, but knew full well that they weren’t reciprocated. So they were damn well going to take any opportunity they could to kiss him at least once - it was better than not getting the chance at all. 

“O-Okay.” 

They shifted so they were directly opposite each other once again, knees touching as they gazed into each other’s eyes. Both of them could feel their hearts pounding at a million miles an hour, and their hands were shaking a little. Ryan laughed nervously, brushing his fingers through his blue hair. “This should be fine, right? We trust each other. It can’t be that hard.” 

“Right. Totally not rocket science. All we have to do is...” (Y/n) trailed off as he leant in, eyes fluttering closed as his lips finally met theirs. It felt like it lasted a handful of seconds - and thousands of years at the same time. He pulled back, struggling to meet their eyes. 

“Was that... how was it?” 

Plucking up what little courage they had left, (y/n) reached out and wrapped a hand in the collar of his t-shirt. “I think we need to have another go.” They took the lead this time, kissing him gently and sweetly, heart leaping as they felt his hand settle against their waist. When they pulled apart this time, they kept their hands on each other, foreheads pressed together as they caught their breath. 

Ryan was the first to speak. “(y/n), I - I’m sorry if this ruins everything, because you’re my best friend and I don’t know what I would do without you in my life, but... I like you. I really, really like you. And if it’s okay with you... I wanna keep kissing you. But not just for practice. For real.” 

He looked like he was on the verge of tears, and (y/n) hugged him, burying their head in his neck. “You have no idea how long I’ve wanted you to say that to me.” 

He pulled back, stunned. “So you... you like me too? Seriously?” 

“Yeah, seriously, dumbass. I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it.” They rolled their eyes and smacked him in the arm. “I’ve like liked you since we were fourteen.” 

“Dude... me too.” They stared at each other for a moment, doing the maths before cracking up. “You mean we’ve had a crush on each other this whole time and neither of us worked out that the other one felt the same?”

“Yeah, pretty much. Jeez, we’re stupid.” 

Ryan fell backwards, pulling (y/n) with him so they were laying against his chest. They’d cuddled like this during movie nights before, but it was so much more special now. “So that’s why neither of us have been on dates with anyone else, huh?” 

“Clearly we were both too busy making goo goo eyes at each other behind our own backs to think about anyone else.” 

He kissed the top of their head, grinning when they shifted upwards to kiss him properly. 

“Hey, (y/n).” 

“What?” 

“You’re a pretty good kisser, actually.” 

They snorted. “Yeah? Well, you’re not so bad yourself.”

#ok this came out adorable #fanfic #fic #oneshot #fluff #idkhow #ryan seaman #ryan seaman x reader #cute shit #high school au #first kisses! #am i living vicariously through the reader? absolutely

[shadowpuppetteer]

Yes, hardcore characters with dark backgrounds are good. But I also tend to like good cinnamon roll characters. They are kind, they are caring, and they have big hearts.

But they also learn to set healthy boundaries for themselves. They learn that despite the world being full of dark things, they can still be good to people. They give edgy anti-heroes second chances. And eventually the right people come along and appreciate the living heck outta these cinnamon rolls. I especially like it when they have to make really tough decisions. They have good hearts but the world is not as black and white as we are taught so they really have rack their brains and come up with a clever solution that doesn't break their big warm huggable hearts.

Aang was my favorite character in ATLA because he was a pacifist, vegetarian, monk who loved animals and found joy in life, but he had this great destiny that went against a lot of that. He came to accept and master the avatar state so he wouldn't hurt the people he loved. He even found a new way of bending so he wouldn't kill the antagonist of the show. He found out about energy bending because he was looking for a different solution to a big problem. Rather than doing the usual slaying the baddie or bashing your problems, he found a middle ground.

Big scary armor on the outside, sweet, polite, cat lover on the inside. This is one of my favorite "don't judge a book by it's cover" examples in anime. He's a good balance to his brother, taking a moment to think things through and try to reason with their enemies. He's excited about all the food he's gonna eat when he gets his body back. He believes in the good of his brother and father. He gives people second chances. And it's much more heartbreaking to learn about how this big sweetheart is alone at night because he can't sleep with a metal body. It makes the Elric brothers bond that much more powerful in seeing what they would sacrifice for each other.

Okay, I can't really choose a favorite character from Voltron because they all work so well together, but when it comes to cinnamon rolls, we gotta talk about Hunk. He may be a scaredy cat with a nervous digestive system, but he's also smart, talented, and his cooking has solved a bunch of problems. Like making those crystal cookies that helped fix the ship's wormhole generator temporarily. Being there for Keith when they all found out he was part Galra. Making cookies for the mislead Altean colonists when they attacked the voltron team. That gesture that reminded them of home opened them up to help out the team. And he's the only dude to make the space goo taste good to the humans in the castle.

Bow is such a big sweetie that has a large amount of passion, intelligence, and patience. He teaches Adora about parties, horses, and all the things the Horde was lying to her about. He makes non-lethal trick arrows, is a great balance for Glimmer with his compassion, and he learns that he can't fix everything. He learns that being a friend can be hard and some things take time to heal. That's an important skill that's not really talked about in stories. Also he speaks dad and that's a great skill to have when deciphering puns.

Thank you She Ra for giving us two cinnamon rolls! Scorpia has got so much to offer with her strength, enthusiasm, and loyalty to her friends. But she also learns about how to identify toxic relationships and to value herself. I loved her story arch because that's a lesson most people have to learn in their lives. And he's not mean about it, she simply tells Catra that she's being a bad friend and leaves. There's no punching, there's no revenge, there's just honesty. Not to mention she gives the best hugs.

Yes I like edgy characters that learn the value of friendship. Yes I like the everyday characters who learn how to fight. Yes I like the shonen protagonists who persevere through failures and hardships to get to their goals. But I adore kind characters who learn about different types of relationships, learn to value themselves, and try to find different solutions to big problems because the lives of others.

#cinnamon rolls #archetypes #avatar the last airbender #atla #aang #avatar aang #alphonse #fma #fma brotherhood #fullmetal alchemist #fullmetal alchemist brotherhood #hunk #voltron #voltron legendary defenders #yellow paladin #bow #she ra #she ra and the princesses of power #scorpia

[fantasmalforces]

@maximuses​ SAID: Can we get a fuckinnnn uhhhh ✨ + Three Card Draw + for Kimmy and Rayn 

💜 Tarot Practice Meme // ACCEPTING 💜

The Star - Rayn

You are one with the divine. Your energy attracts positivity, as you dream bigger and with fresh energy. After recent turmoil or upheavals, you are in a good place to rebuild and look to the future with renewed hope and a sense of faith that everything will work out as it should. Keep an eye open for new ideas and new outlets to foster your own growth, and let your true self shine through.

// In terms of the way we discussed Rayn’s first meeting with Kim, this is accurate. Rayn’s been hunting this serial killer for years at this point because he’s responsible for Kennedy’s death and she’s thus far been unable to stay one step ahead of him. This new attack that Kim is linked with is the closest she’s been to getting an almost immediate lead on finally catching him. She optimistic and hopeful about the potential outcome of it, and her renewed sense of determination is making her seem more personable. It’s showing the truest version of Rayn - the version of her that is hopeful, and kind, and happy, and full of wonder and righteous sense of justice.

The Magician - Kim

The present situation is in your control. Cycles can be broken or changed, and new ideas can reach physical reality with the application of yourself – your success is created, not bestowed. Clever legerdemain can get you what you want, though it might appear to be tricks to others. A powerful representation of skill and dominance, the magician serves to remind your chosen purpose is also one that requires commitment – clear the field of play of distractions and focus on your goal. You have all the power you need, if you just dare to use it, in the furthering of your goals.

// From what I remember where the last season left off (and from what you’re telling me in DMs), Kim is taking matters of her life into her own hands at the moment. She has realized how strong and truly limitless she is. She is making her own fortune and creating her own success. She’s getting what she wants and she’s doing so in her own way. To others, it might seem like trickery or deception. But she is focusing her determination and commitment on her work and on her relationship - at least to some extent. She knows she has all the power, and she’s making the most of it to further her goals and expectations. he question is, will she fall because of her hubris?

The High Priestess - Relationship

There are great secrets to be learned, but you will be hard-pressed to make sense of them without also seeking a deeper understanding of the world around you. Clarity will only come by looking into the heart of things and embracing and trusting in the influence of a source of feminine energy. This is not a time for logic – secret wisdom of intuition to guide your way through the task at hand. You are surrounded by unknowns and change is a foot, and you might need to rethink the things you’ve held onto a certain tees. This is a season for subtle influences, not over messages. Tiny details can hold great symbolic significance, so look for signs to guide your next moves.

// Okay I got a juicy interpretation of this one. We talked about how their first meeting would be about them working together to find the true culprit behind the serial killings and the murder Kim’s client was framed for. In the process of helping with the investigation, Kim is inevitably going to get involved in the secret world of Mythics all around her - as well as the dark reality of what it means to live life in a post-war world. Likewise, Rayn will get a deeper understanding into the world of humans and what kinds of struggles and constant dangers they live under. They’ll end up having to develop a trusting relationship with each other and learn to abandon logic for intuition. Because after all, who can truly say why mad men do what they do? As they investigate, the world around them is going to change and they’re both going to have to make the tough realization that they need to let go of the idea of the world being the way they know it. They have to look into everything for a deeper meaning, both in their personal and professional lives, and leave no stone unturned. Every little thing must be explored and considered with a greater sense of significance if they want to keep moving forward and see the end of this trial alive. And who knows - they might come out of this closer than they expected what with all that “feminine energy” going around~

#// ooo this was fun~ #{ open your eyes : ask } #{ we will rock you : mutual } #maximuses #{ the vigilante beastwalker : rayn } #[ Kim and Rayn tbt. ]

[joshuaalbert]

*chicago mobster voice* koyk

alright spocko

favorite thing about them 

I like the duality of him I think. like the man is completely fucking unhinged and hanging on by a thread most of the time but he’s also extremely clever and has the background knowledge to support what he’s doing and he does have these really interesting quieter moments. he’s representation for those of us who were quiet and nerdy in school and then became gay and insane and also representation for those of us who have had the first stanza of sea fever memorized since we were 15. i also just genuinely think he’s fun to watch. he has very few legitimate flaws as a character but because he feels kind of personally out of control a lot of the time, it doesn’t feel like the situation’s under control 100% of the time even though you know he will ultimately have the skills necessary to get them out of it. not to make this entirely a kirk vs picard point, but picard always feels far too in command of the situation and that’s less fun to watch imo.

wow what a surprise me talking about a character turned into a long post. continued after the cut

least favorite thing about them

i. do not like tos movie kirk in general especially as the series goes on. idk who that is but he's not kirk a lot of the time. like at times series kirk is short tempered or snarky at a time he shouldn’t be or something but he’s still very much driven by his love for exploration or humanity or his crew. it seemed like what they were going for in the movies was that he was going to be disillusioned in the beginning but then regain that, but if he did, it didn’t stick around. he just feels vaguely misanthropic to me and while hero decay is not inherently a bad arc, it doesnt seem like that’s what they were necessarily going for, because that’d be an uncharacteristically depressing throughline for tos content imo. I still haven’t finished VI lmao and part of that’s just because I was bored but part of it was bc I was like. I don’t think I like this character right now? part of it’s bc with age i increasingly look at him and go “yeah that’s william shatner” and not “yeah that’s kirk my friend kirk” but part is because he seems like he’s much more what a lot of Male Fans™️ thought the character was where he’s this cool guy who doesn’t care about the rules because fuck you. it’s not All the time, but he lacks warmth to me a lot of the time.

brOTP

i respect people who ship kirk/mccoy or spock/kirk/mccoy but generally i'd say kirk and mccoy are brotp to me. i also really enjoy his dynamic with chekov.

OTP

like. spirk is the og for a reason. when we started watching it my expectation was that I would be like “yeah I get where people were coming from” but not necessarily much more than that but by episode…3? I was like oh. yeah. okay. okay.

nOTP

in terms of things I’ve seen people actually ship I can’t think of anything off the top of my head, but fuck every time the show tries to stick him with like a 19 year old and even reading about the proposed johanna mccoy storyline makes me want to commit a felony so I’m glad they did not do that.

random headcanon

kirk is a real guy and he’s spent the last like 60 years fighting for control of william shatner’s body.

unpopular opinion

pour one out for every male character that gets called a himbo and is characterized as a complete dumbass in fanon despite being demonstrably smart and innovative in canon. yet another thing that got passed down to riker!

also fuck anyone (shatner and the kirk fanboys with terrible ideas about masculinity and a fundamental misunderstanding of the character) that thinks kirk would hate wesley. there’s literally no supporting evidence for that. he’s maybe not Great with kids but he tries his best with them (several episodes but charlie x stands out in this regard) and i think 2x13 obsession helps disprove this as well

song i associate with them

as with most of the information in this post you already know this but highwayman is a very kirk song to me. the last verse is obvious but I think he’d like the idea of having been a highwayman and a sailor and a blue collar worker across past lives.

favorite picture of them

yeah,,,,,,,,,,,,

#ty ty <4 #kirk #ask game #side note quark making like a callback joke about sea fever all the way in like s4 of ds9 was very funny to me #also I still have one more of these in my asks which I appreciate and I will get to it tomorrow! I’m. sleeby

[problematticheals75]

APPRECIATION POST

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We have a friend, and we appreciate her very much. Times have been hard for both of us mentally, I think it’s fair to say it like that (we know each other IRL), however this isn’t a mental health post, this is to promote some things that she does + also a thank you for her to being such an incredible being to our whole system as a whole.

She’s got an AU which is about Adamsapple! It’s a custom made AU including canon and non canon characters from HH (I assume so, at least) and I think it’s only fair you show your love if you’re into HH and or HB, like how we are (partly from her as well, thank you for that Ruffled) and I think her ideas, her drawings on art are so imaginative for it, like it’s got us quite interested (Healy and me were really on the ball, it was quite immediate) and I think that the headcanons, the way the characters interact are definitely linked in well with the canon, despite us not seeing much of the new Hazbin. Now that’s called real talent and examine skill bc I probably wouldn’t be that attentive, using the shows as further help for lore or canon, so like.. a lot of damn work went to this, and this is why, again.. I write this on her behalf so she can get more attention/boosts for her creative ideas and her love for character development and arcs!

Personally we got invested in the characters and I really saw the slight interest points in which some of our alters could relate, for example with her OC Caine, having a band with a few bandmates, which sated toward our musical alters (myself as James Marriott introject, Healy, Bedford, Hann, Matty and Jago) as well! Although that’s just a hc that was meant to build her imagination, this kinda stuff helps us to involve more into it, feeling like we could at least offer a contribution or to even spread the word like we’re doing rn!

Also I really can’t stress enough how I personally adore the fact that she keeps the canon characters such as Vaggie, Charlie, Lucifer, with their traits from what’s in the show/episodes. We found that loads of series like that with people making AU’s tend to drift away from the integrity of the canon and waver off, but not Ruffled, she bloody knows how to just keep it real, keep it investing just like the show itself. I really love that about this starting AU. Just, although it’s a starting point.. it feels like maybe with enough pushing, enough drive and motivations, I personally know it could go far. We personally will push this out there for people to note what hard work and talents may pay off to do. Of course that’s not to say anyone else who does this is far from talented or far from skilled, this is just to show that we want our friend to go far with her work, and with how she puts pen to paper. We’ve seen her work, we’ve known first hand that she’d either become a great artist, or a great writer. And look, from what we say.. yes she’s pulled both off right here in this moment in time.

Valuing people for their talents or perhaps interests lays important to us. We want Ruffled to feel on cloud nine, knowing that she’s got friends backing her up and knowing people should see how incredible her work lays out, no matter how absurd it may look or sound on paper or in words.. it’ll probably mean that the lore has a raw purpose, because I feel mildly complex lore quite entertaining.. and again another skill she’s acing at!

Enough of our ramble now.. but I want everyone to know you go far. I want them to see your immaculate work, your skills.. I want you to prosper, even if sometimes we can’t always show that to you. We think you’re important, skilled, clever, kind, and you always never fail to make an introject alter missing a friend in source feel as if they’ve got a friend they’ve missed (for example, you’re like Ross Macdonald to the 1975 boys in system) and I find that special as you’re like Will to my James. Whatever happens, we don’t fade apart okay, we stick together. And if people hate on your work, oh boy well come out all guns a bloody blazing.. they just haven’t seen the raw talent that we see in school every day and the attentive literate ability to which you have, sometimes more than us or even our academic alter Bedford, (/lh, just joking here). Just, ah.. everything about you as a whole is like a manifold of different knowings, it’s almost like a story to find more on. Like we say, the art you produce, incredible. The writing, the headcanon concepts, the way you just think up these somewhat wild and perhaps a little zany ideas but to see them come alive as something as like a full fledged story it really is a natural talent which you seemed to just have right there in your genes. Again, it’s amazing to be friends with someone that’s so innovative in many ways, it’s like seeing an alternate us but with perhaps deeper meaning. I appreciate you for being that.

[GO CHECK OUT HER BLOG! @ruffled-wings ]

(again our friend is very talented, cool, funny all that cool stuff. she may start showing her writing like how we’re doing with our fixation on The 1975, and I would love to see her writing up on here personally! Go show our mate the love that she deserves 🫶]

- written by James, Healy, George(The 1975) and Hann (on behalf of everyone in our system though, of course! you’re like family to us <3/p)

#appreciation post #friendship #hazbin hotel #hazbin au