Here are the Contenders and Rules. Dreamworks did not theatrically release any films in 2018.
(Also feel free to add in the tags or notes whether I should still keep running the Dreamworks Tournament separate from the Illumination Tournament in the coming years)
you're Qin Su - you're the daughter of a minor sect leader, and during the war you're rescued by a kind, handsome, clever young man. after the war he's recognised by his father, the leader of one of the most powerful sects in the jianghu, and you decide to try and persue him as a match. he's ameanable - and though it is definitely you doing most of the chasing, you don't mind, as he's very polite and respectful and seems to like you very much! this seems like a perfect match! you two decide to consumate your relatonship to force your parents' hands.
it works! after only have sex once you're pregnant! you get married and everything is wonderful! except... now he won't kiss or touch you, let alone have sex, and seems uncomfortable even sharing a bed. but... he's still kind and sweet and respectful to you, so you try not be too hurt about it. maybe he'll relax over time.
he spends a lot of time with his sworn brother, but the sworn brother is probably the nicest person in the world and your husband doesn't really have many friends, so you don't mind. in fact, you're really pleased that he has the sworn brother to support him! they probably touch each other more than your husband touches you, and he probably spends more time with his sworn brother than he spends with you, but he still treats you with affection and respect, so you don't really feel like you can complain. you're just happy he's happy!
and then the baby is born, and it's a boy! you've given him an heir! it's perfect and you're so excited, because surely this baby is something the two of you can really bond over together and you can become close again-
and then he names your son as an obvious deliberate reference to his sworn brother.
like. what other conclusions can you really draw, at this point??? I am pretty confident Qin Su believed her husband was gay.
music, art, au stuff below the cut. / follow for more mdzs in ace attorney!
The music here is Pursuit (2002) and Kurain Village. I really wanted to draw one of those black-and-white opening cutscenes so I did one for LWJ's introduction. The opening shot for Turnabout Revenge (the mo manor 'case') would be Mo Xuanyu on the floor in a puddle of blood. But a pan shot of Mo Ziyuan's body when A-Tong discovers it would be good too.
The cutscene in question:
I heavily referenced this shot from the donghua. I also went over ep1 and 2 a couple times looking for background art to use. I should rewatch the donghua [dreamy sigh thinking about the horror elements]. masterpost here!
Summary: "Wei Ying, Wei Ying, you are a menace."
"Oh, yeah," Wei Wuxian plays along. "And what are you gonna do about it, Hanguang-jun?"
"Perhaps I should leave you."
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Lan Wangji is possessed by a vengeful spirit during a night hunt. It takes Wei Wuxian a long, painful moment to notice.
(my accidental darkji threadfic, cleaned)
Kay's comments: This one completely destroyed me. The resentful spirit that posessed Lan Wangji knew not only what words to use to completely wreck Wei Wuxian, but also myself. Absolutely exquisite angst!
Excerpt: "Lan Zhan, stop." He tries, doing his best to summon a grin, though it probably comes out as more of a grimace. "I don't think I can do that kind of play, gege. You can pretend you're subduing the Yilling Laozu, that he finally—"
"Did you know my scars still hurt?" Wei Wuxian freezes.
Now, if Wei Wuxian was in a better state of mind, he'd find it strange that Lan Wangji just interrupted him, that Lan Wangji complained about something at all, but these are Wei Wuxian's deepest fears coming to life right in front of him in this small room of a shabby inn, and so he's completely paralyzed.
Lan Wangji sits up calmly, resting his head against the headboard as he folds his hands neatly on his lap.
“They do,” he goes on. “In the winter, during the coldest nights. They sting, and I remember.”
Feeling sick to his stomach, Wei Wuxian takes a shaky breath.
“I… I didn’t know, you never said—”
pov wei wuxian, post-canon, established relationship, married lan wangji/wei wuxian, angst with a happy ending, hurt wei wuxian, resentment, ghosts, revenge, spirits, emotional hurt/comfort, angst
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EIZA GONZALEZ at the 2023 Prince’s Trust Gala on April 27th 2023 wearing OSCAR DE LA RENTA
Not only did Eiza have the best look of the entire event, we were also blessed with an amazing photo of her! There was a lot of poor photos from this event, so I was so excited to see this one.
I just absolutely loved this dress. The bronze color was beyond beautiful. It looked so amazing on Eiza and I loved the multiple shades used. The flowers on the dress were also gorgeous. It was just a really beautiful look, Eiza stole the show.
We’re on our way to Build A Bear! This is his first time visiting, and considering he is one I figured he should go and see his original “home”. It might be busy so we’ll see if I can manage to get any pictures