#rei speaks

[i-hope-this-is-a-phase]

Regarding the GeorgeNotFound Situation

This entire conversation should not have happened publicly.

It was clear from Caiti's initial post that there was a breakdown in communication rather than any "assault" or "molestation." In her own testimony, she never described explicitly stating no, nor giving any indication besides "getting up" to stop the attention (which was later disproved).

That does not mean she wasn't uncomfortable. That does not mean she was not hurt by George's actions. It also does not mean George is a molester because of it.

From Caiti and George's statements, it is clear that this took place over a couple of hours (3-4), and besides the texting afterward, there were no further physical interactions between them. To use a single incident to describe George's behavior is a stretch at best and downright misinformation at worst. In the Wilbur situation, the violations of Shelby's boundaries happened over months with repeated attempts to tell him to stop.

In George's situation, it happened over four hours, in which there were no explicit tells to stop.

That said, I do hope George takes this incident and rethinks his behavior with strangers. Even if it should not be described as molesting, it still hurt Caiti, and if I were him, I would make strides to not repeat the mistakes made here.

Moreover, I think that some parties involved should not have been. Some individuals used the volatile situation to spread their own hate toward the Dream Team. They used Caiti's story to push their own agenda, which, in no way, is supporting a victim. Her friends should have helped her find closure by seeking reconciliation from her "abuser;" instead, they made the situation a public massacre where she would most likely be harassed after already feeling vulnerable.

My hope is that, behind the scenes, the two will talk about what happened and try to find peace. George clearly did not know he hurt Caiti, and he apologized for making her feel uncomfortable. That does not make him a villain: it makes him a person who made a mistake.

The moral of this whole fiasco is not to support or not support victims. Support can be weaponized for personal gain, and to support blindly is almost as bad as not supporting at all.

Instead, we need to listen. From the beginning, Caiti's story was a plea for an apology from George, and all she needed was George's apology (which she received). She did not need people calling him an abuser, she did not need her friends to utilize her pain to attack George's friend Dream, and she did not need people to pry into both her and George's life for answers.

All of this could, and should, have happened off-screen where the two parties could reconcile and heal.

To Caiti: I wish this had not happened to you. I am sorry you are in pain, and I am sorry your friends used your pain for their gain. I hope you find peace from George's apology, and if you do not, I hope you find peace in life.

To George: I wish this did not happen in the public light. Your mistake did not need to be publicized and scrutinized and instead should have been between you and Caiti. I hope you will help Caiti find peace, and if she does not want it, I hope you grow as a person and do not make this mistake again.

As of right now, this blog will remain positive about the Dream Team. I probably will not be supporting George enthusiastically right now (since I want to be certain this isn't a repetitive behavior and just one incident). However, I will be happy to talk about any fandom content regarding him and the other members.

It has been a rough few days, and I am grateful for the lovely positivity we created between my anons and followers. I give you all many squishes of happiness. Thank you for being kind.

Now, let us all move on to a better and brighter future in this fandom. We have a lot of content coming up, and I'm very excited. Feel free to send any asks regarding the situation; I would love to read your opinions.

TL;DR This conversation should have happened off-camera. Caiti's story should not have been used for clout, and George should not have been attacked for clout. Both need to heal off-camera, and we should support that.

#georgenotfound #gnf #dreamwastaken #dream #dream team #caiti #support caiti #Rei speaks #dicey

[her-reidiance]

I'm high and extremely emotional about Livinia Falcone (Penance) being the such a great complement and contrast to Margaret Nearl. It's like... so apparent. It had to be intentional or it's just a genius coincidence. This'll be long because I ramble, but please bear with me.

Like, first off,

I mean, you have the obvious white-black contrast in their outfits. You also have the contrast in their weapons, a nimble swordspear and a heavy hammer OF JUSTICE (and it might be cheating to mention that Nearl has long hair and Penance has short hair) (EDIT: I forgot her braid sorry), but then, then! You have the compliments! The glowing dagger in Nearl's hand, the codex in Penance's.

You also have like, the way their backstories complement each other in certain ways. Nearl was a competition knight, a hero to the masses and a symbol of safety and hope that was ultimately controlled by the interests of the bureaucracy. She was forced to leave her hometown, and live in the wilderness. Penance, on the other hand, is a judge. An enforcer of the law that supposedly keeps the people safe but was actually in the pocket of the Bellone famiglie. Despite doing everything she could, to believe in justice and try to uphold the law, she was shackled by her limitations especially to mafia affairs, even if she wasnt as tightly leashed by the Bellones and allowed to give guilty sentences sometimes. Both women were basically pawns to the powers that be in their countries, and it was an open secret that they weren't much more than that.

Where they differ is their outlook. Nearl's family motto, "Fear neither hardship nor darkness" lives through Margaret most visibly. She says it often, and she exemplifies what a platonic ideal of a knight would act like. She's noble, courageous, kind, she fights for what's right. She is uncompromising in her values but not close minded. It's beautiful and inspiring to see.

Penance is not so lucky. She's disillusioned. She has hope but it's faint and tricky. By the end of Il Siracusano she's ready to leave Siracusa behind and try to atone for her past inadequacy (hence her Operator name). She is a woman with honor that had to be compromised. She drinks, and apparently to blackout sometimes. Her codex, the toke of law she values so much, is literally bound in thorny vines and can in fact prick her. She's an idealist who had those ideals challenged, and while she didn't break, she did bend, and she has yet to recover.

Penance is the Tarnished Knight; a weapon of justice that was misused and as a result her faith in justice shaken, the hope that Don Bellone gave her in his final act a tenuous one and one that fosters complicated emotions. She fights for what's right, what's truly right this time, but she may never feel like she's cleansed herself of her previous wrongs. She fights for what she hopes is the right thing, for something to believe in. It's a realistic goal. She is beautifully tragic in that sense.

Nearl is the Radiant Knight; a symbol of hope that was discarded by her country and as a result found firm footing in her faith in the wilderness. She fights for what's right, affirmed in her beliefs by the Followers, by Rhodes Island. She fights for a better tomorrow, a very idealistic and optimistic outlook. It makes her all the more impossibly dazzling.

#Arknights #Penance #Nearl #Lore #Analysis #Rei speaks #Long post #Rambles #I just love thinking about Nearl's growing harem and now we have Troubled Judge Lady as part of it?! #Nearl giving her something firm and unshakeable to believe in #As well as some ideals I guess #il siracusano

[zuesue]

I see a lot of “More people need to reblog!!!!” posts on this site, and not enough posts appreciating our lovely rebloggers.

So this is a huge shoutout to anyone who consistently reblogs content they enjoy on this site. You’re the backbone of this ecosystem that allows artists and others to flourish :)

#Rei speaks

[wanderingrei]

Finally got my haircut! Going to get the color done in a few weeks🌺

#i usually get it done at the same time but i wanted to talk to her about what i wanted #haircut #my face #selfies #rei speaks #my photos

[neirodraws]

made a thread account!

#rei speaks

[moireia]

Is Alyssa Snow not just a rip off of another OC that was out years ago called Alys and she was the bastard twin sister of Jon Snow? It was a fic called The Dragons Daughter, same idea, same face claim

Hello anon! I have never heard of that oc or fic before. I first started posting Alyssa on my old blog about five years ago. I even found this old ask I answered about her. I'm not trying to claim that I was the first and therefore should have a monopoly on the idea of a twin sister of Jon Snow or using Adelaide Kane as a fc. Her face is gorgeous and her content is easy to work with for GoT. Sisfic is a long time oc tradition that I love and respect, as most of my oc's are usually related to a canon character. It's a great starting point for an oc! It can help develop a backstory and immediate connections.

I believe that if a hundred people give Jon a sister, each one of those oc's will have something unique and interesting about them once their stories start to unfold even if they start from a similar premise because each creator works hard and puts a lot of time and effort into their own characters. Celebration, not comparison, should be the approach to every oc.

If you want to know more about Alyssa and her story, I'm happy to answer any and all questions!

#rei speaks #alyssa asks

[ask-the-monster-nest]

"I'm exhausted. How about a little essence for my services?"

It's time to introduce the mysterious new clan member you've been waiting for—Rei.

With a fiercely independent approach to life, Rei's mind is a treasure trove of useful knowledge. He follows his own set of values and beliefs, and will do just about anything to achieve his goals... Despite his relaxed, carefree exterior, his essence has a tendency to go haywire, bringing with it excruciating pain.

That's all for today! Stay tuned for more news and updates on Chapter 11 (Part 2)!

Hes gorgeous... omg I knew he be hot but omg. His birb is also super cute!

#mod speaks #??? speaks #rei speaks #about rei #//WILL GIVE HIM ANOTHER TAG WHEN I KNOW MORE OF HIS PERSONALITY//

[rei-reads-xoxo]

Also I got my signed copy of A Game of Gods with the quote "You are my greatest weakness. Losing you is my greatest fear, and your love is my most treasured possession" and she drew little hearts around it 🥺 Its absolutely beautiful and I'm so happy

#rei speaks #a game of gods #hades x persephone #will post pictures later

[reiketsunomizunomegami]

To my Dear Followers🙂💙

💙My Commission is open💙

DM me if you're interested(^o^)

#Rei speaks #Reiketsunomizunomegami Commission #Art Commission open

[aularei]

you know a fun fact i don’t think i mention often about myself is i don’t ever change the toaster heat setting. whatever the last person used it on is where it is. i just throw in what i want and hope for the best. today my eggos were barely cooked and yesterday they were burnt. toaster roulette

#rei speaks

[ask-the-monster-nest-xxx]

@watchfxrthefangs

✮Mammon was doing his best. He was definitely not a good party planner and he definitely was not a great decorator. But with Asmo's advice, he liked to think he pulled off a pretty good Valentines. With chocolate and rose petals and even a candle, he thought it was pretty romantic. He was just putting the finishing touches when Rei walked in. He scrambled before pulling himself up and grinning to show off the white tux he wore. "Happy Valentines day, Rei!"

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"Well, don't you look fancy there?" Rei smirks and walks closer. "Such a handsome demon." He kisses Mammon on the lips before taking it all in. "Happy Valentines to you as well"

#rei speaks #midnight owl 🦉 #mammon 💰

[i-hope-this-is-a-phase]

New DTblr Bingo Has Dropped!

Thank you to Dreblr Discord for helping me out with this one!

#yes I used a generator #also since moose left #may they rest in peace #we have new one! #Rei speaks #dream #dreamwastaken #georgenotfound #gnf #sapnap #dtblr #dreamblr #dteamblr #dteam #dream team #awesamdude #awesamdream #dnf #snf #dreamnap #the bingo

[her-reidiance]

A Kindred Spirit's Revelations, or: How This Arknights Player only came to love Lappland infinitely more — a Treatise by Her-Reidiance

I have had so many thoughts about Lappland in Il Siracusano it's insane. She afflicts my brain like Oripathy. Please bear with me, below is a long post and contains spoilers for the event.

EDIT: This part is misremembered, I apologize. The Saluzzos took in Cellinia Texas 7 years ago, after the Texas famiglia was "liquidated" for rebelling against Signora Sicilia. Yet Salvadore also sent Cellinia to live with them before the purge.

Lappland and Texas have been through how much together... was Lappland infected after Cellinia was taken in? How did those changes start to show... slowly or rapidly? Did Lappland's obsession begin with Cellinia first leaving Siracusa, or was it prior to that? Despite what we do gain knowledge of in the event, there's still some open doors.

We do know that they know each other quite well, and there's still some vestige of trust before the event's conclusion, this being my favorite representation:

The fact that Cellinia doesn't even bat an eye at the fact that Lappland broke into a supposedly well secured prison, but also the fact that she accepts the treat that Lappland brought, only to then realize it's her least favorite flavor — a fact Lappland had to have known going into this — sets my heart on fire. They know each other so well! They're complementary, contrasting, they have intimate knowledge of each other (take this phrase as you will, I already know how I do) and they regularly stay in some sort of off-balance with each other.

But the fact is, Lappland's obsession with Cellinia isn't just some textbook stalker with a crush, like what most would initially think given what had been presented prior to Il Siracusano. As Lappland says herself:

Lappland grew up the perfect Siracusan, the perfect Donna in training, the perfect killer. She was everything that could be expected of a woman in her station. She didn't see any way out of that life. It's what she was born in, it's what she will die in. But then along comes Cellinia Texas, doing nothing to save her family's life when the time comes to exterminate them, simply walking away from it all, and then walking away from her years later to go to Lungmen. Whatever condition Lappland was in by then, a switch was flicked on nonetheless, and she realized: "Oh... if it sucks... I can hit the bricks!"

But could she, really? What if Texas came back to Siracusa, and found that she could not truly escape her destined life after all, that she was just as bound to this place as Lappland was and would die here? That was the real test, and thus the events of Il Siracusano take place. But, when all is said and done, and it's just the two of them alone in the park...

I love this so much because it illustrates that our favorite insanity wolf has evolved! There is progress in her character arc! It's in an absolutely unhinged direction but it is no less in character for it. Her obsession has left from focusing solely on Texas as the Ideal, and now focused on destroyed Siracusa as a sort of Anti Ideal. Lappland now knows she is not bound by fate or blood or destiny to the place she was born. She too can simply watch the flames consume her family, her life, and walk away. And unlike Cellinia, she intends to be the one to light the match. The narrative gestures to this as well:

Lappland is now able to face the world, the wide world around her, not just as backdrops to her pursuit of Cellinia, but as hers to explore, to enjoy, to destroy as she wishes!

This moment is so much to me. It's the sudden clarity in her vision that demonstrates that she finally sees Cellinia as her own person, as just Texas the woman. Texas the Penguin Logistics courier. Texas, the woman who left. And she's no longer Lappland Saluzzo, shackled to her family name or a predestined future as its leader. She's... just Lappland.

Part time soulmates, Full time problem. No other dynamic can sum them up. Texas still cares for Lappland, just as she does Giovanna, as a part of her past that she did not altogether dislike. But she also sees more clearly than either of them. Giovanna, stuck in the past when she was Cellinia's best friend. Lappland, presently stuck on destroying the city around her as a final show of independence.

Finally, Lappland leaves the city, after a couple of loose ends are wrapped up. She wanders the wasteland, where the freshly defeated Zaaro happens upon her.

She fights Zaaro for THREE MONTHS in the middle of desolate wastelands. In all of that time, Zaaro didn't kill her, because he came to realize that there was no point in it. There was no satiation to be found for doing so, and that her fractured mind makes her a perfect candidate to be his next Fang. She is an empty husk, a woman who has nothing to live for by herself, but she is full. Full of training, full of potential, full of a singular goal; she is perfect to serve as the vengeance that Zaaro wishes to exact on Siracusa for his failure. And so, they team up, forming a bond forged in mutual hate. Not unlike the original appearance of Eddie Brock and Venom, truly.

The timing of the Azione Solo stories seems ambiguous to me, but some of them definitely take place after the main events of Il Siracusano. Of course, while I'm on the subject, let's discuss Lappland's solo story. I believe I have space left for more pictures so I'll share a few.

The summation is that Lappland makes a minor cameo in Cellinia's, in which she leaves a radio for the Texas to find, and she also goes about rooting through her family's estate one more time. She finds a photo of her younger self, and reminisces slightly on it. In between there was also a musbeast that she found and decided to keep, until it was taken and slain by the Saluzzo mafiosos.

After reminiscing about her father, and how doomed he — and as a result, she — are by being born as Saluzzos, as part of the mafia famiglie system... she destroys the image, while lamenting briefly that once again, the beloved pet of hers was killed by her father, laughing maniacally. To her, there still is no escape, or at least that's one way her mind leans. She knows Cellinia left, but maybe... maybe she cannot. All she can do is burn it down so there is nothing left to trap her. Nothing left to come back to. Scorched earth.

Finally, she dismisses Capone from her tentative services, having recruited him and Gambino at the end of Code of Brawl. Capone at this point realizes a bit just how absolutely feral and insane his "boss" is, and he is ready to die trying to kill her to be rid of her, by holding a knife in his sleeve. Of course, this is Lappland we're talking about. She sees through it right away and expresses probably one of her more genuine selves by stating that he's making a choice, and that's enough for her. He's free to go. The duplicitous Lappland, who prior might just have killed him for the sake of... sport? Insurance? On a whim? Lets him go instead, because she respects that he is making a choice for himself, rather than what he had been doing all event, which is walking on eggshells around her and trying not to be killed by her. We leave Lappland's story for now with this:

This implies that she returns to the city at some point after contracting with Zaaro. This to me shows promise of a continuance of her character. Lappland, The Fang of Zaaro, 6-star Operator coming sometime. Maybe during the Laterano event? After all, there's much more questions left to be answered... like why Lappland, a Lupo from Siracusa, can use Arts so well; and implied to be a skill of hers before her infection... but that's a ramble for another post.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you all understand my kinship with Lappland a little better, or at least have a bit more appreciation for this wonderful, horrible, terrifying, beautiful creature.

#Arknights #Rei speaks #now I just need to see her interact with Mostima 1 on 1... #To complete this wonderfully woven web of quadrants between her and Penguin Logistics #Lappland #Lappland Saluzzo #Texas the Omertosa #Cellinia Texas #Lappland Arknights #Texas Arknights #Lore #Analysis #In which Rei gets autistic about her kin #Long post #No I mean really long

[zuesue]

Me: why do I keep seeing @sapnap2 posts?

Brain: you’re on his blog

Me: o h

#I am an idiot gang m #Rei speaks

[wanderingrei]

Today I learned I am not a great hand model😅

I painted my nails and went and saw the Barbie movie🌺

@djcranberry here is how the blue "my job is beach" came out.

#you can tell i forgot to buy nail polish remover but went for it anyways #rei speaks #nail polish #i threw a sparkly pink over the 2 other pinks because i wanted to

[neirodraws]

well since twitter goes to shit from time to time I will try to be active here, I'll upload sketches and finished drawings soon.

#rei speaks