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Hey there :D

I haven't sent an ask in... I don't remember. This is very long.

Calling this the QPP Fae AU.

(cw/tw: mention of death & dead parent, implied/referenced mistreatment & alienation, possible grief and denial, disappearance/missing person, not being believed, abandonment issues, fear of being alone, fear of vulnerability & trusting others, massive anxiety mention, hunters, mention of questioning ones humanity)

Spooky Gays in a qpp. One is a human, the other is some fae creature in disguise. Not the ones ya think.

Fae Virgil not wanting to deal with most humans can they're really mean and weird and why did one of them just down chemicals for a media challenge, huh??

Human Remus being his feral, chaotic self & Virgil genuinely believing he's a fellow fae. No human does that shit, you have no shame, sir, and don't give a shit about human rules, ain't no way you're a human. Remus is very much not like his peers at all, but he loves himself for it. The weirder he is, the better. He rather be alienated from those strict jerks.

It's not like he wants genuine connection, haha, shut up

Remus tells Virgil that actually he's human, but he thinks being mistaken for fae is the best thing ever. Virgil does not believe him for a while before just accepting his human is just a massive feral weirdo.

Virgil and Remus end up in a qpp/partnership. They slowly show trust and vulnerability to each other & find out things about one another. Like Remus' fear of being alone or his abandonment issues that may or may not being related to his missing twin brother who's being missing for almost six months by now. Or like Virgil's massive anxiety bc of unfair shit from other fae & meanie humans/human hunters. Also his fear of trusting others bc he's so used to be betrayed and hurt. They help each other out w/ their things.

And maybe h/c qpp turns into a mystery and thriller as they search for Remus' missing brother, Roman, who disappeared right after a trip into the woods and hasn't been seen since. Remus believes he's still alive somewhere but no one believes him. The townsfolk held a memorial/funeral that Remus refused to attend bc "he's still alive, what are you doing, we have to find him, idiots". Virgil is the only one who kinda believes him bc lots of ppl disappear into the woods and end up in the fae world, it happens a lot, so maybe he's there? So, Virgil uses his fae connections to help look for him & he and Remus look in Roman's fave spots in the woods. As this happens, Remus tells stories of when the twins were younger and they'd go camping w/ each other & how they'd play pretend a lot & when they played make believe Re chose to be a Duke & Ro chose to be a Prince & their mom Rhea would pretend with them sometimes and pretend to be this epic Dragon-Witch or some badass queen. And yus, Rhea is named after the actual mother of Romulus and Remus from the myth.

On this goes, and they find Roman. Not how you'd think. Maybe he'd be dead, maybe he'd be in the fae world. It's neither, kinda. They discover that Roman is, in fact, fae himself and is a changeling with a human form. Which raises so many questions of how the fuck that happened, does that mean Re and Roman aren't actually biological twins, but he's still his brother right, you're still my twin brother, how did he figure that out, he's more human than Remus is, how in the hell? Ya see, all those questions are put off bc Remus found his lost brother and hugs him so tight that he could break him if he wanted. The twins hug each other tightly and Virgil watches fondly in support from the background.

Turns out, Roman started questioning his humanity and discovered he may be fae, so he staged a 'mysterious disappearance' and ran off to figure himself out. He discovered himself, who he really is, what he really is, and he has missed Remus so so much. Remus is like "you asshole why did you tell me they said you were dead pls never leave again I missed you you bastard" and yep, more brother hugs for these two. Virgil and Roman meet, and Ro of course teases Re over having a partner in the most sibling way possible and everything turns out okay! The most likely to be fae isn't fae, and the other "normal" ppl are actually fae and Remus has everyone he cares about again (excluding his Mom cause she's dead but eh).

Anyway, Roman made friends with a fae Logan and Patton & made rivals with a witch/sorceress transfemme Janus. Remus is the only full-on, not magical, human in this entire group. Which is the funniest shit ever.

Oh yeah, and Rhea was a single Mom when she was alive. Best Mom Award, fr. Took the twins camping & indulged them in their interests (to a healthy degree). One of the few who ever supported Remus for being himself.

So, a qpp Dukexiety idea that leads into a mystery about fae, brothers, and transfemme witches. About family and most Dukexiety being dorks together as they go on this journey.

Hope ya enjoy!

Heyo! :}D That literally sounds S O fucking cool I L O V E L O V E L O V E E V E R Y T H I N G about this oml!!! There's S O much I already adore it's got Mystery, Fantasy aspects, The Spooky Gays adventuring and being absolute dorks and trusting to each other, Hilarious concepts (Forever cackling at both the fact that Ree is chaotic and unhinged as shit to the point where Vee doesn't even believe him when he says he's human at first and that the poor Emo Fae's QPP is literally the only non magical person in the group don't worry the C H A O S makes up for it Bud XD) The perfect amount of A N G S T and F L U F F ratio, Wholesome Creativitwins moments (Rhea is forever a Queen for raising such wonderful sons <3) Twists, and just ahhhh I desperately N E E D this <3!!!

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Måneskin and Alessandro Michele, an exclusive and open interview (21.11.2022)

The Italian band and Gucci's Creative Director talk about the many things they have in common. While writer Chiara Tagliaferri listen…

Every time they meet, the first thing Alessandro Michele asks the members of Måneskin is always the same: “Are you tired?” In this small, caring gesture lies all the tenderness that flows between them, these people who follow each other around the world, one of them designing outfits for the bodies of the others which then blaze on stage, setting everything alight.

They have one thing in common: Creation is for them an act of rebellion. If we wanted to go back to the moment where the fuse first triggered the explosion, we would find ourselves in Rome, a city that produces wonder and glimmers of redemption in the midst of its chaos.

Alessandro: I don't want to make it a question of geography, but of energy and trajectories. [Rome] is a sort of no man’s land where dreams intersect with possibilities, creating a place of freedom. In Rome things happen because theyhad to happen—it’s nothing to do with money or business. It’s a city teeming with activity, a she-wolf with multiple teats that comes bearing strange opportunities [referring to Rome’s creation myth and the she-wolf that nursed Romulus and Remus]. We come from a city that was pagan before it became Christian, and I feel pagan. We [Romans] have a relationship with the flow of life that’s very intimate, pornographic. We are set alight in the moment when everything happens. Here, creativity is born and it proliferates in a deeply human dimension.

Damiano: Rome also helps keep your feet on the ground: it doesn't matter where you have to go, it could take half an hour or a couple of hours—the Raccordo Anulare [Rome’s ring road] doesn't give a shit whether you’re in a Ferrari or a Panda. Compared to Rome, you’ll never count for anything; you’re a spectator living in the city. I see this with Giorgia, my girlfriend, who moved from Milan and doesn't understand. I always tell her: “You have to stop trying to control things and abandon your body to the river of Rome, go with the flow.” For the bartender below my apartment, I’m just the lad from the top floor, nice and polite—Damiano from Måneskin doesn't exist. The only rule that applies here is “I like you, or I dislike you”. This is a city that brings things together and irons out differences—everyone exercises the right to make their own judgment.

Victoria: My relationship with Rome has changed over the years, now it’s the city I love most in the world. I like its rawness. It brings you back to reality and since we’re immersed in ever more crazy experiences, that helps us a lot. Los Angeles, London, and New York are stimulating, but coming home allows me to go out into the world without losing myself. When I was a kid, I didn't like it so much: I grew up in Monteverde, which is a very quiet neighborhood, and I remember that when we started playing in the streets, in secondary school, everyone used to make fun of us—we were the weirdos, the ones who dressed like oddballs. If we’d been more fragile this would have stopped us; instead it triggered a sense of revenge in us, which spurred us on even more.

Thomas: I’m in love with [the neighborhood] Trastevere. During the pandemic I rented an Airbnb there, it was like living in a model town: 10,000 inhabitants who all know each other. People have real contact with you.

Måneskin are waxing lyrical about Rome from Mexico City, where they have just held a rather epic concert. Alessandro Michele and I have got hold of them while we’re in this ancient city that sprinkles the dust of the gods on your shoulders. Victoria, Damiano, Ethan, and Thomas tell us about a boat trip with mariachi bands playing and locals cooking onboard to celebrate the Day of the Dead. As I watch them—bodies still heavy with sleep, curled up in the bright morning sun—I think that Liliana Segre [a 92-year-old Italian politician and Holocaust survivor] is right when she says that she loves their music even though, at times, she has to look up the lyrics because “just by looking at them, I forget to follow the words.” Måneskin has this effect: when you look at them, you’re enchanted. Alessandro Michele once said, “Before communicating with words, communicate the body.” Måneskin’s bodies tell the story of sexual freedom, partly thanks to the harmony of intention that, with Michele, they have forged as a group, stitching together a union of powerful textures that Gucci's creative director explains in this way:

Alessandro: I’m a real pyromaniac and when I get my hands on some fuel I go crazy with happiness. I was following them and I thought, “This has to happen,” because we were already having a dialogue without knowing it. When we finally met it was like when you have sex for the first time with the person you like and you say, “It was obvious that we were going to make love in an extraordinary way.” A project like that can only be realized if there’s real harmony: it's an incredible amount of work because they’re doing so much, but I recognize myself in this hyper-production because I hyper-produce too—so together we create what feels like a super-long rosary prayer in which we “recite” dresses, jackets, bustiers, bodices, and combinations that seem impossible. The kind of clothes that I like are those with bodies in them, and with Måneskin there’s a very precise ritual: the clothes become a bonfire, they are set alight, and turn to dust on stage.

Damiano: We were already on the same path, but our meeting made everything easier right from the start. Every time, Alessandro conjures up magic. He enters deep into music and transforms it into that visual impact that helps us perform with our bodies, too.

Thomas: What I like most about working together is seeing so much professionalism combined with a very strong artistic side, which is by no means something I take for granted. We have a lot of fun, too. There’s a lot of laughter during the fittings.

Alessandro: One thing that my way of working has in common with yours is that you set alight something that has already been and gone (fire is clearly the common element of today’s discussion). You’ve taken a genre that was tucked away in a cellar, labelled as old and obsolete, and you’ve brought it back into thenow, making it exist again. You’re a “has been” that has become contemporary, impossible to decipher. How would you describe your relationship with the past?

Damiano: What’s made the difference for us is that yes, we hooked up with something from the past, but we didn’t respect its canon. We just did stuff we like, expressing ourselves exactly as we were. People who call themselves rock purists don’t compete at Sanremo or Eurovision, but we don’t have any issues with that. Being popular isn’t a stain; it doesn't sully you. No one opens a restaurant thinking, “I don't care about filling up the room.” I want to see a line outside the door!

Victoria: When we write our music, we do what comes instinctively to us. Each of us brings our own feelings and inspirations. For instance, I grew up listening to David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Blondie, and the Sex Pistols. So when we get together in the studio we’re a great mix of different worlds. Sometimes this ends up in a clash and makes the creative process more complicated, but ultimately the result is never a copy of something that already exists. We manage to find a new path—a way that is ours and ours alone.

Thomas: It’s true, we mix up our tastes a lot and since we started out as a band we’ve evolved in the way we play. We've always gone for the rock approach on stage—the electricity we transmit comes naturally to us. Unlike you, Alessandro, I’m pretty nostalgic about the past: I grew up with my father who made me listen to the great rock bands, and so I've been eating up that attitude forever.

Ethan: I’d like to add that in my opinion time doesn't exist, it's a bit of an illusion. Somehow present, past, and future are the same thing—it’s just that we have the perception of moments that pass one after the other, so the past is the present we’ve already lived, and the future is the present that wewill live. It is like when we stand between two mirrors, one in front and one behind: it creates that infinite tunnel in which every movement is reflected in both the front mirror and the back mirror, uniting them. The difference between the past and the future is simply this: the past sees your back, while the future sees your face. You’re in between and you’re a combination of the two—and whatever action you perform happens either because you did something earlier or because of what you will do later.

Alessandro: Building on your mirror metaphor, think about if you turn your back on the future and look at the past, which then reflects what the future could be. I like your idea—the present is an exercise in perception, but maybe we decide the time, and you’ve kind of decided yours. What is your relationship with time?

Victoria: It's a complicated relationship, mine. Basically, you want what you don’t have at any moment. Up until two years ago, when we were on tour I’d miss Rome, my family, and my friends—but when I’d come back, after a week I’d be fried, I’d feel disoriented. For a couple of years now we've been constantly on the road, and it's crazy but also dangerous, because the lack of time risks affecting the artistic side: It can happen that we find ourselves writing a song in five days and it ends up being really foolish—we should take all the time in the world for our music.

Damiano: If I could take a pill to catch up on moments I have missed, I’d take one to be with friends, family, my girlfriend. I’d like to live the kind of conviviality that I haven't allowed myself in the last few years because I've always told myself, “Goals before everything else.” I did it with sport and now I’m doing it with music. Now that I’m older and have a different relationship with my parents and my brother—much more equal—I’d like to enjoy them.

Ethan: I’d climb a mountain, look for a monastery, and find someone who can teach me everything I can’t grasp by myself.

Thomas: The subject of time is one that makes me really suffer. The thing I miss most is having the time to grow as a musician, to bring everything I learn into our group. When a car is going so fast, it’s genuinely difficult to maintain a strong artistic component. That's why, even when I’m exhausted, I take the odd moment to just start playing [my guitar]. I don’t want to fall behind the dreams that I have for myself.

Ethan: The feeling you just described is an obsession of mine, too—I call it “the paradox of the famous artist.” Before they find fame, the artist is a nobody and has all the time in the world to create. When their art becomes famous, so does the artist, but because of their new fame they no longer have time to make the art. It’s an inevitable trap.

Damiano: This is the disease that has afflicted music in recent years. We’ve become used to seeing artists constantly promoting their work. I’m blown away by Harry Styles’s workload, he probably hasn't had a day off in the last four years. Part of me says, “Wow, what willpower,” but I wonder if it's fair to get our audience used to this kind of consumption—you start to forget that we’re human. Overexposure and working too far beyond our physical capabilities is what has destroyed the careers of the best artists of recent generations. When you can no longer live your life because on the one hand you’re overwhelmed by responsibilities and on the other you’re eaten up with fear about disappearing (what happens if I say no to that interview, to the TV appearance, to the tour), you begin to suffocate. I’d like to avoid a second wave of musicians going crazy or dying bloated from medication. There are so many good artists, I’d like to keep them healthy for the next few years!

Alessandro: I was already grown up when I became known to the fashion public. I was almost 42, and I realized that you have to hold onto who you are and where you’re going: You have to love yourself a lot and you have to love what you do just as much. You also have to learn to say no a lot. We’re human beings who like to create worlds: You imagine sounds that don’t exist and put them together, I see things that others don't see. It’s a great gift to be able to share with others what we hear and the stories we want to tell. The things I do must feel right to me: as long as there’s a small part of you in the music you make, that sincerity will pay off. In my spare time, for example, I am practicing idleness. I’m still learning because the need to constantly invent things is ingrained in me. I’m experimenting in a non-philosophical but practical way—what happens if I find the space to say, “Let’s see if I can resist without doing anything”? In my life I’ve developed a Calvinist sense of guilt when it comes to not doing stuff, but idleness is creative. It’s a practice that helps develop the senses.

Compared to Alessandro Michele and the members of Måneskin, I’m a travel newbie: I write books and take planes and trains to accompany them around the world, but there’s no comparison to these guys’ rhythms and lives. And yet, going from place to place, sleeping in hotels is always a bit alienating for me, it makes me feel uncomfortable. So I often cling to smells: When I smell something that reminds me of home, I feel less lonely. And I’ve found that the same goes for Ethan.

Ethan: Smells are very interesting, often we don't realize but they’re portals to another time. For example, the other day I smelled a scent that I’d forgotten, and it physically took me back to a place I hadn't thought about for a long time. I’d lived in a camper van for a year, I didn't have much money at that time and my kitchen had a really specific smell. When I smelled it again, I thought fondly, “I’d forgotten that!”

Damiano: No smells for me, but lots of cat hair. My clothes are always covered in cat hair, every time I open my suitcase I remember the cats, so they’re the ones who are my temporal gateways: they bring me home. By the way, cats are professionals at practicing idleness.

Alessandro: It's true, animals are great masters of idleness. They live this cosmic wholeness that is beautiful. The now is a vast expanse for them while we are restless, worrying about a future ready to punish us for our choices.

Thomas: I’ve given up with pets. When I was 11 years old, I got my beloved piranha. I loved him so much, he was with me for 10 glorious years, but then he died. I didn’t want to replace him with anything else, and every now and then I pay him a visit. I buried him in the courtyard of my [apartment] building, that way I always have him close by.

Alessandro: You’re like Peggy Guggenheim who wanted all her little dogs buried beside her. My partner and I have a ritual: Every time we go to Venice we go to them, we stop in front of the tombstone, and we read the names that by now I know by heart: Cappucino, Hong Kong, Gypsy, Baby. The relationship we have with these creatures is mysterious, almost shamanic. We look to them to address a need in ourselves. We like them because they allow us to rediscover an affectionate, intimate conversation that has been lost. But I have another question. You’ll have been asked it many times but I’d like to understand your relationship with Victoria—from the outside it seems that there’s a real empathy between you.

Damiano: It's like with those huge families, with lots of brothers and sisters. After a while you forget your sister’s a woman!

Thomas: We spend so much time together that that thing is no longer there, that barrier that you usually feel between the sexes.

Damiano: Exactly, there's not the awkwardness of wanting to impress or the fear of looking like you're trying. By now we all know that none of us will ever hit on Vic, and Vic will never hit on us. We’re friends. She wants to get naked? Let her get naked! We all do what we want. After seven years we’re the same.

Victoria: In our family I don't feel any kind of difference. I’m very free, and in general gender cannot and should never be a discriminating factor, but I think I’m lucky: I’ve never been treated differently because I’m female. That’s not always the case: There are many environments where the gender gap creates unacceptable inequality in the way you’re treated, you constantly feel sexualized, inspected, and treated like an object.

Ethan: I’d like to add that being born with a vagina or a penis does not make you a woman or a man. What interests me is the soul of a person, and that’s neither male nor female – it’s simply an energy. I listen to them talk and think of Rupert Brooke's poetry: “I shall desire and I shall find / The best of my desires.” They do not hesitate, getting lost in possibilities, they have a thirst that spurs them on while I’m always sure I’ll lose everything. I go to sleep even as the world sparkles. And then Thomas will tell you about the evening he spent at Madonna’s house…

Thomas: Vic goes out every night. I want to as well, but it's hard to keep up with her. A few days ago I met an Italian guy who lives in New York and he invited me to a party. So I went along while, for once, Vic went back to the hotel. I think it was the first time in two years that she did that. And what happened was that eventually I found myself sitting next to Madonna. I called her and said, “Vic, I'm at Madonna's house!” She was really annoyed.

Victoria: It was terrible! Even when I’m completely spent, I always go out because I'm afraid of missing things, and actually I was right. The one time I chose to sleep, I missed a party at Madonna's house. That's proof that I have to go out more!

Alessandro: Do you have any day-to-day tasks that one of you always does? Is there something that one of you is particularly good at? For example, I’m the medicine guy at home. I know where everything is so my partner asks me if he ever needs anything. He could find and take it himself, but it's an act of caring that I like to perform for him.

Damiano: I can count on Thomas because he’s curious, he likes to get us into situations even ones he wouldn’t go near if he were alone. For example, he took me to some NBA games even though he’s not a basketball fan. Vic is the most organized in terms of schedule. She reminds us of our appointments, but then always arrives 15 minutes late herself! Ethan is the perfect spokesperson: He has platonic gifts and we can talk together for hours and hours.

Thomas and Victoria: Damiano is very pragmatic, no flights of fancy and he gets straight to the point—he’s a rock.

Alessandro: We could go on with this chat forever. I like you guys so much because you have a precious gift: You’re in touch with life. Maybe for you it’s an unconscious reflex, but when I meet you I feel an electric shock. You have a beautiful awareness, and that’s something that it’s crucial to take care of.

📸 HUGO COMTE

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Hello! I'm really interested in ancient rome and would love to watch some shows or films based on it. Not anything educational but more so entertaining so do you have any recs? What are your favorite pieces of media about this time period?

Oh this is my personal playground lol here are some:

For tv:

Rome HBO of course is a must watch

I, Claudius too is one that will come up a lot, but keep in mind that it's an old made for tv production so it's very dated in terms of production (but so influential that it's not as dated as it could've been in terms of writing - save for how sexist it is lol)

Domina SKY is very much I, Claudius: Girlboss Edition, recommend if you love awful women and awful marriages

I adore Spartacus! It's very stylized and not for everyone, but I loooove it. Recommend if you like Black Sails because it has similar themes

Britannia, Romulus and Barbarians are ones that I either haven't got around to watch or fell behind but they are worth it afiak

For movies:

Imperium: Augustus and Imperium: Nero are.... everything to me. Especially the later. Doesn't mean that they are good lol but if you love messy families as much as I do then this is it

Il Primo Re is about Romulus and Remus, it's shot entirely in latin and it's soooo good

Any movie about Cleopatra? I'm partial to the liz taylor version from 1963, but if 4-hour long old hollywood epics aren't your thing then go with the one from 1999

Speaking of old hollywood, Julius Caesar 1953, especially if you're a Shakespeare nerd. If you can get your hands on the national theatre production of Antony and Cleopatra w/ Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo, do it!!! It's my favorite

Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare is a documentary I guess but it's entertaining to ME Alexander Siddig is perfect in it

Gladiator gets soo many points for "not educational but entertaining"

Agora with Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac!!

#look at how normal i am not recommending caligula 1979 #anyway definitely start w/ rome hbo if you haven't watched it already

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Aeneas

In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas is a Trojan prince and the legendary founder of the Romans. He is the son of Anchises, a member of the Trojan royal family, and the goddess Aphrodite/Venus. Aeneas was one of the few Trojan heroes who escaped the siege of Troy. Afterwards, Aeneas embarked on a seven-year journey most famously recounted in the Aeneid by the Roman poet Virgil (70-19 BCE).

Importance & Parentage

After coming into contact with the ancient Greeks, the Romans were aware that they lacked the legendary epic tradition that the ancient Greeks had. The Greek literature featured Homer's (c. 750 BCE) Iliad and the Odyssey, and Greek mythology had heroes like Achilles and Hercules, while the Romans only had Romulus and Remus, who they knew could not measure up to the fearless Greek heroes.

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BnHA Ch.342 - Review, Parallels & Comparisons

I snarked previously about the “Troy” reference in this chapter making everyone an expert on the Iliad (or at least Song of Achilles), but I’m wondering if it’s actually Virgil’s Aeneid that matters. Before I explain my thinking, a quick warning: Horikoshi often drops names as a general hint/reference, but doesn’t follow the full mythology behind the name. So, don’t expect a beat-by-beat parallel to Greek/Roman mythology. The name drop could mean very little.

In case it does though, here’s a short summary based on Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, my favorite guide: The wooden “Trojan Horse” was a last ditch Greek ploy to get through the legendary fortified walls of Troy (which is in modern day Turkey) after a decade of war because the Trojan Paris abducted/seduced the Greek Helen away from her husband. (The war was so fierce it united several Greek city states against Troy.) The trick worked, and allowed the Greeks to decimate Troy. It was burned to ash, the males were slaughtered, and the women enslaved.

Fun fact: The Greeks were associated with sailing and water. Their national animal was (and still is, I think) a dolphin. Here, Horikoshi drew the son of the Water Hose heroes, himself with a water quirk, wearing a shirt with a horse on it.

But wait! There’s more! The second-strongest Trojan hero, Aeneas, made it out with a small crew with the help of his mother, Aphrodite/Venus. Aeneas carried his father and encouraged his son to run beside him during the escape. These Trojans went on an epic adventure, sailing around Greece and the eastern coast of Italy to their destiny, founding a new city on the west coast. Romulus and Remus would be born in this new city. That’s right — Aeneas paved the way for Rome, and the ancient Romans proudly traced their history back to Troy. Had Troy not fallen and a lone Trojan hero survived, Rome would not have risen.

I think it’s safe to say that the heroes have a Trojan horse or bait-and-switch of some sort planned, but also …. I suspect it was Aizawa’s idea to allow villains (Toga? Dabi?) into UA, the fortified symbol of heroics and a “city on a hill.” That means letting UA and hero society as we know it burn to the ground, if need be, if there’s a chance to contain the villains. Horikoshi continues his dramatic, ominous shading of Aizawa in this chapter, and we don’t see his good eye at all — only the scars from his 2 battles with Shigaraki. He’s also the only one observing Kurogiri in scrubs, so I’m guessing the others are police.

Here’s the new stuff we learned: AFO (still) doesn’t want Izuku at UA, and he wants unrest in the civilians at UA to drive Izuku out. AFO asked Nagant, then Dictator, then Aoyama, and now a random lackey to help him isolate Izuku, so it’s super clear what he wants. (In hindsight, look at how AFO butters up Nagant when she’s one of many paths to his goal. Also recall how Dictator emphasized “power in numbers” as in this chapter the heroes continue to lament that there aren’t enough of them.) Nezu made his move by announcing to the crowd that Shigaraki would take action in 4 days (which is sooner than the “week-ish” rumor that AFO’s lackeys were spreading) and 1A made a huge show of their departure. They didn’t just say goodbye to their families in the open, but addressed the crowd directly too. The heroes are working hard to gain the crowd’s trust, emphasizing that they need people ready to evacuate when it’s time. (Snipe all but says evacuation is NOT an emergency last resort — it’s a planned tactic.) AFO’s lackey seems to think this is GREAT because it takes Izuku out of UA, even if it cuts off his ability to “fan the flames.”

Of course, AFO won’t rely on one random lackey. He’s got Spinner and Skeptic at the ready to generate plenty of unrest outside the UA barrier with their magic remote control. Let’s goooo!

Time to switch to Izuku, Ochako, and Shoto for a bit. They are on different levels of the same building, all thinking about the humanity of Shigaraki, Toga, and Toya and openly sharing their thoughts. It’s a sweet parallel to 2 chapters ago, when we had All Might and Aizawa each reckoning with their feelings towards Aoyama while on different floors of the hospital. Speaking of parallels between Izuku and All Might, I’m glad Horikoshi started this part with Izuku awkwardly complementing Ochako’s strength and hair, the two things All Might said about Inko. (Is this is how you compliment a girl who unexpectedly does something to save you? Gah, I love these dorks.)

When Ochako tells Izuku that she fought Toga, she says she looks at the ruined city to keep away the “weird” thoughts that wonder what Toga is like as a person. Izuku seems shocked at first, then perks up and admits he saw the crying Tenko within Shigaraki. He tells Ochako he’s not trying to push those thoughts away — he can’t ignore them, in fact — but he doesn’t tell her that the first time he had such thoughts was when he was looking at the destroyed city.

As for Shoto, I love him letting his friends into his room, and seeing Iida, Kirishima, and yes, Bakugo being present to make sure Shoto is okay. Bakugo may not admit Shoto is his friend with words, but he’s sure as hell behaving like one. His “piping hot udon” joke even makes Shoto laugh. Shoto trusts him in kind, opening up more about how he wants to get to know Toya. And, as far as we can tell, there’s no explosive response from Bakugo because he’s on board. Save to win man.

Final thoughts: Where are All Might, Tsukauchi, Hawks, and Ragdoll going to be stationed? Aizawa’s at the hospital with Kurogiri and Mic is with Eri, Nezu, and the families at UA. Not clear if Aoyama is at the hospital or another police location.

And why do the doors in Troy look like…vaults? Oh lawd he comin.

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Historical Background Details in 'When in Rome'

Season 3’s ‘When In Rome’ is packed full of historical references. The story itself revolves around several key historical events and people like Julius Caesar, Pompey and the conquest of Gaul so much in fact that I’ll cover those in another post. What I want to discuss here is the few ‘Blink and you’ll miss it’ references featured in the background of the episode.

One set piece that appears a few times in this episode is the wolf statue in Caesar’s Palace. It sits in the main hall of Caesar’s place and can be seen in background of a couple of key scenes.

The statue is modelled closely on the famous bronze statue known as the ‘Capitoline Wolf’ which you can still in Rome today. The statue is of the two legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and his brother Remus, being suckled by a She-Wolf. The origin of the statue is unknown and there is some debate as to its age, but it is generally believed that the wolf is early Etruscan and dates to the 5th century BC while the statues of the twins are believed to be a much later addition.

Comparing the Xena prop with the original from Rome you can see the Xena one closely copies the overall shape of the wolf and the poses of the babies. Sadly, we don’t get any close ups of the Xena statue though from the lighting it appears they didn’t include any of the engraved details. As it is a background piece not intended for close ups it is understandable that they would save time by not over embellishing it.

As briefly mentioned above the statue is of the founders of Rome. According to myth, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus who were the sons of a Vestal Virgin called Rhea Silvia. She was the daughter of Numitor, the rightful king of Alba Longa who was deposed by his brother Amulius. After seizing his brother’s throne, Amulius feared opposition to his rule. Once source of contention could come from a future child of his niece, the former princess. Any grandchild of his brother would be a rival to the throne. To prevent this, and to ensure the death of his brother’s bloodline, he forced her to become a Vestal Virgin. As a priestess to the goddess Vesta, she would have been sworn to celibacy. As in many myths, however, the gods intervened and she was impregnated by the god of War, Mars.

When Rhea gave birth to the twins, the king ordered that they be thrown into the River Tiber. Accounts differ here as to whether they were swept downstream or if the unwilling servant just left them on the riverbank but what they do agree is that they were found by a she wolf who suckled them until a shepherd found them and adopted the children. Later as, adults they would discover the truth about their heritage and return to depose the king who had usurped their grandfather’s throne. Once they returned the kingdom back to Numitor they left the kingdom to found their own city. However, during the foundation of their new city the two brothers quarrelled, and Romulus killed his brother Remus thus becoming the first leader of the settlement that would become Rome.

This image of the brothers and the wolf would be used throughout Roman history as a symbol for the city of Rome. As well as statues the wolf and twins would be engraved in stone and even found on some of the earliest coins. As a Roman politician it is understandable that Caesar would image in such a prominent place in his palace on full display to his guests. Yet there is another, more personal reason why and that is it that because the statue is of his ancestors.

The Julii family claimed decent from the goddess of love, Venus. Venus was the mother of another legendary founder of the Roman people, the hero Aeneas. Aeneas was a prince of Troy who fled the city when it fell to the Greek’s during the Trojan war and lead the refugees to settle in Italy. His descendants would become the ruling Alba Longa dynasty that the future founder of Rome, Romulus, would belong to.

The story is famously described in the work of the poet Virgil who weaves history and legend into an epic poem written in the style of the great works of Homer. Virgil wrote his work during the time of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, the Great-Nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. After a period of civil war, the work was a celebration of Augustus, the greatness of Rome and its destiny to become a dominant empire. (Might sound a bit familiar to Xena fans lol)

Aeneas suffers several trials on his journey to a new homeland. In these dark times he is given glimpses into the future to give him encouragement and remind him he is working towards a greater future, the future that is Rome. One such moment is when he finds his father Anchises in the underworld who shared with him that his son is destined to found the dynasty of Alba Longa. He points out to Aeneas the spirits of his future descendants and tells him of their achievements including Romulus

‘Look at him, my son. Under his auspices will be founded Rome in all her glory, whose empire shall cover the earth and whose spirit shall rise to the heights of Olympus’ Aeneid, 6.781-783

Straight after this introduces him to Augustus Caesar and the ‘sons of Iulus’, connecting the emperor and his family with these legends. Iulus would be a name adopted by Aeneas’ son from his first wife, Ascanius. Ascanius Iulus would become the founder of Alba Longa and give his name to the Julii family.

Virgil creates this connection again later Aeneas is presented by Venus a shield made my Hephaestus which is decorated with scenes of his descendants and Rome’s past.

‘He had made too, a mother wolf stretched out in the green cave of Mars with twin boys playing round her udders, hanging there unafraid and suckling at her as she bent her neck back to lick each of them in turn and mould their bodies into shape with her tongue.’ Aeneid 630-4

The procession starts again with Romulus, featuring the exact image of him and his brother being reared by the wolf. Though it is unlikely that the two are connected, Virgil’s description does invoke the image of the statue in the way the wolf is almost turning its head. As before the scene ends with an image of Augustus Caesar, Caesar’s heir, in prominent centre of the shield firmly placing the Emperor within Rome’s historic and mythic past.

From the work of Virgil we get the idea of how Julius Caesar could claim he was related to Romulus. I tried to recreate the Julian genealogical tree to help demonstrate the link.

To have this statue of his prestigious ancestors on display in his public rooms of his palace he is clearly demonstrating his authority in Rome and impress others with his status. On a more subtle note, it’s also symbolic of his desire to rule Rome, to become it’s sole leader just like Romulus was and just like Romulus fought with his brother, Caesar is fighting with his allies for control of Rome as shown in the scene of Caesar and Pompey competing for control of Rome’s resources. Funnily enough this takes place in front of the statue of Romulus and Remus.

Caesar could claim to be related to both the founder of the Roman people, Aeneas, and the founder of the city, Romulus, would certainly have added to his sense of ‘destiny’ and entitlement to rule Rome.

Another little historical detail worth mentioning is featured on the standards used to decorate the same great hall the wolf stands.

The standards feature the historic inscription S.P.Q.R. This stands for Senātus Populusque Rōmānus which translates to The Senate and the People of Rome. It’s a phrase that appears in historical literature and in inscriptions as a signature to the power of the Roman Government.

Roman standards a banner which identified a particular military unit. As well as decorative they had a more practical use as rallying points or for sending signals on the battle field. These would be decorated with a number of different images but the most well known is the Aquila or Eagle. The eagle appears to be the insignia used on the standards found in Caesar's palace.

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Succession Thoughts: Romulus

AN: I should preface this post by saying I am by no means a scholar or expert on Roman mythology. The forthcoming is merely gleaned from internet research, which is by no means comprehensive nor always reliable.

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Though he goes by the name Roman Roy--or ‘Rome’, as he is called by Gerri exclusively--Roman’s birth name is actually Romulus. This name stands out amongst that of his siblings because it is the only name that is Latin in origin. Romulus was a mythical figure who is credited as being the first king of Rome. How much of the myth that surrounds him is based on a real, historical figure is up for debate, but regardless Romulus was born to a woman named Rhea, who was impregnated--or raped, depending on the version--by the god Mars. Mars is of course the God of War, an interesting fact considering Logan’s reputation and demeanor.

Mars’ union with Rhea produces two children, their sons Romulus and Remus. Rhea was killed shortly after the twins’ birth, and they were ordered by King Amulius--to whom they were grandnephews--to be slaughtered, as he saw them as a threat to his reign over Alba Longa. They were saved by the god Tiberinus, and nursed by a she-wolf. Whether the being who nursed them was a she-wolf or a prostitute is up for debate, as the word lupa in Latin means both prostitute and she-wolf.

Romulus eventually grows up to return to Alba Longa, assist his grandfather in maintaining his throne, and goes on to set up a city with his brother. They get into a dispute and Romulus kills Remus, although in what fashion depends on what version of the story you read. It is worth mentioning that Romulus is married, to a beautiful, blonde woman by the name of Hersilia.

At what point Romulus dies is murky, but according to Ovid’s Metamorphosis Hersilia outlives Romulus, as is mentioned in the poem, a stanza of which appears below:

All this is possibly a clue as to Roman’s fate on the show itself. Now, it is worth mentioning that in the myth Rhea is his mother, whereas on the show Rhea is the CEO of PGM, so this is all speculation on my part. However, the greatest points of interest in the story are

1) that Romulus kills his brother

Roman’s main competition for the seat of the throne at Waystar is Kendall. Shiv bats for the position some as well starting in Season 2, mostly, but whether or not her aspirations are to run Waystar or to forge her own path are debatable.

2) that Romulus is nursed by a she-wolf along with his brother.

This is interesting because while Gerri is very much a girlfriend, of sorts, to Roman, she is also depicted as a mother-figure to him. She is older, wiser, and the only one who expends any energy on the show nurturing both him and his talent. She is also fiercely protective of him and cunning in her own right, although we don’t see that as often in her as in the others.

3) Romulus was married to a blonde woman who is deeply loyal to him

This is interesting solely for the fact that Gerri is blonde as well, and because Hersilia herself was deeply loyal to her husband. Upon his death, according to Ovid’s epic, she was deeply devastated and taken to Heaven and reincarnated as the goddess Hora. Her husband was Quirinus, which was Romulus’ incarnation upon his death.

4) that Romulus was the first King of Rome

The fact that Gerri’s nickname for Roman is ‘Rome’--which is exclusively hers and never used by the other characters--is interesting considering that Rome was the area over which Romulus ruled for the whole of his life. Roman is only called ‘Romulus’ by his father, perhaps a nod to Mars’ role as father to Romulus as Logan is father to Roman.

The question ultimately is how much of the Roman mythology may bleed into the show, and what portions of Romulus’ life can allow us to predict what may become of Roman. It could all be a matter of vague importance--a link to Roman mythology could simply serve to highlight the epic scale and nature of the storyline in the show, and the mighty power the Roy family has over all things. It could suggest that the ultimate showdown for Waystar will be between Roman and Kendall, and that one brother will lose at the very least his power in the company, if not actually his life. Or the whole thing could be of importance, and Roman may eventually take as his wife the long-suffering, equally neglected, equally tenacious Gerri and become king in tandem with her. The ultimate question is what will become of Roman and Gerri. Will they ultimately become casualties of the ferocity of those around them--or of each other--or will they reign at the helm together as Romulus did with Hersilia, and be deified in death?

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romulus_and_Remus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-wolf_(Roman_mythology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hersilia

thoughtco.com/romulus-roman-mythology-119619

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulius#:~:text=In%20Roman%20mythology%2C%20Amulius%20was,Numitor%20and%20son%20of%20Procas.

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Lucky’s Masterpost

Sanders Sides:

Arachne // AO3

Virgil liked spiders. He loved them. Ever since the other sides had learnt of his affinity for spiders, Virgil had been in charge of disposing of any spiders found in Thomas’ apartment or the Mind Palace. Nobody thought anything of it.

But here's the thing. Virgil didn't just like spiders - he was a spider. The other sides all hated spiders. And there was no doubt that if the other sides knew, they would hate Virgil forever.

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Remus Fights the Dragon Witch // AO3

The title says it all. Remus fights the Dragon Witch and chaos ensues.

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this is where i leave you // AO3

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

Janus often goes to the Imagination in secret, to visit the forest that Romulus made for the two of them. It's here that he mourns the loss of the King and reflects on what his life is like without his best and only friend. But when an unexpected visitor shows up outside the forest, things just might take a turn for the better.

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Glass Eyes // AO3

Patton is a toy dog, and all he wants to do is look after his best friend.

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Rubber Duck Debugging // AO3

Logan finds another benefit of having a stuffed toy: a method known by software engineers as ‘rubber duck debugging’. He’s not so good when it comes to feelings, but some problems can be solved just by having someone to talk them through with.

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The Owl House:

thus wander travellers in the woods by night // AO3

“Is this- Hecate’s Grove?” the human gazed around the clearing, as if the scene was coming to life before her eyes. “This is where Azura challenged Hecate to a Witch’s Duel – the epic showdown that started their blossoming friendship!”

“Well, this was one of my favourite scenes from ‘The Good Witch Azura’, and it was in the volume that you lent to me so...” Amity ducked her head, suddenly bashful in the face of such praise. “I thought it could be fun if we... I don’t know... acted out the scene? Together? Or something?”

Luz and Amity go LARPing together. Sort of.

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Good Omens:

whenever this world is cruel to me // AO3

“Armageddon was over, and life was good. Or rather, it should have been.”

Aziraphale is not okay, and Crowley is beginning to notice. The angel wants nothing more than to just let Crowley comfort him and soothe his tears – but he mustn't give into that temptation, no matter what. He can handle this on his own anyway.

Crowley has a different idea.

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Roleslaying with Roman:

Rye Bread // AO3

Ryker never found out what happened to his partner, who disappeared one day without warning. Little does he know, Hircine isn't as far away as he assumed.

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Vine // AO3

When Roman said he wanted to introduce him to Reston’s vines, Youngblood didn’t exactly have many ideas about what that might mean. This was not one of them.

(It's exactly what it says on the tin)

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White Noise // AO3

Youngblood and Noise can't sleep. Time for some introspection.

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i know a place where the pain doesn’t reach // AO3

Youngblood and Roman refused to let Noise go back to Fantabulous Neon, instead kidnapping him and taking him to Frogtown. But once they arrive, it's clear something is off with Noise - and it might not be what he expects. But this is a chance to start soothing old wounds, both literally and metaphorically, that Youngblood won't pass up.

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the sun will never go down // AO3

After everything, Noise has joined Roman and Youngblood in their travels. It’s not easy being on the run, but the three of them have found paradise together.

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No Man is an Island // AO3

The Bard College did not tolerate weakness of any kind – and Djembe was slow to discover exactly what counted as weakness here. But amid the casual cruelty of the other bards, he found a rock to cling to: the friendship between two students in the grade below him.

From a distance, Djembe watched the rise of Youngblood the First Chair, and the fall of Youngblood the person.

But no matter how powerless you may feel, there is always something to be done. Hope grows from the cracks in the Bard King’s ostentatious veneer. And in a system that values the power of individuals above all else, human connection can become a rebellion.

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A Tragedy with a Happy Ending // AO3

A tragedy only becomes a tragedy when you reach the end of the story. Two people can have fears and desires that clash, like the edges of puzzle pieces that were never meant to fit together. People can want to stay together, but be led in opposite directions by stronger instincts. Two people can need each other, love each other, and be destined to die apart.

Criss and Cross are a tragedy. They had their chance of life together but they lost it. Now, against all odds, they get a happy ending.

Cross takes Criss by the hand and leads him out into the world for the first time.

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