Monkey King 2009 Episode 3
Them having Stone Monkey (apparently purely on instinct) constantly scratching while being introduced to the troop was pretty cool, since that's a legitimate deescalation behavior in monkeys. Something about how revealing stress acts as a bonding behavior and makes it less likely they'll be attacked. Humans do it too, kind of, when they rub at their hands or shoulders or neck (etc. etc.) when nervous or overwhelmed. ("Empathize with me! I am very stressed!").
Also something-something instinctive behaviors aside Stone Monkey being excited/overwhelmed/maybe a little overstimulated and choosing "ESCALATION!!!" as his response to all of that. He thinks the troop being scared of him is hilarious. He's scratching the fur off his arms but he's also going to get right up in your face anyway. Cautiously join him in admiring his cool new rock? He is going to play-lunge and also scream. Absolutely amazing. The troop has no idea what to do with these mixed signals. This kid is a menace and I love him.
Six Ears even gets in on the scratching behavior occasionally in the background, which might be because Stone Monkey actively terrorizing literally everyone trying to be playful (because he has the social skills of a literal, actual rock) is stressing Six Ears right out or it could be an attempt to deescalate on Stone Monkey's behalf. Monkey version of following in his new friend's wake throwing apologetic grimace-smiles at everyone. Possibly it's both. Point is: They included these behaviors and it's very fun.
You can also tell it worked because in just the journey to the cave you watch the four generals' views on Stone Monkey go from "uncanny valley horror entity lurking in the forest probably to kill us all" to "what a rude little kid >:| Emphasis on RUDE."
And, okay, I admit, I have softened my stance on the four generals. Somewhat. They seem to actually be taking their jobs seriously now. Maybe Episode 1 was a wake-up call and they won't utterly fail to notice an incursion until it's in the heart of their territory again. I don't want to go too crazy, but maybe they'll even be able to even muster a coherent response! Good for them.
Should probably still not be managing children, though.
Speaking of, Six Ears's increasing despair watching the train wreck in motion that was the four generals fumbling hard in giving Stone Monkey his very first etiquette lesson after he finally settled down and seemed willing to hear them out is also very relatable and hilarious. He knows they failed the test. Stone Monkey is definitely never going to listen to them again. They blew it. RIP Flower Fruit Mountain.
Stone Monkey does check in with Six Ears when he decides the generals are useless about explaining though, and that's pretty cute. He trusts his friend :) He also definitely internalizes that thing about having to ask to leave the presence of the king, so at least they managed to teach him some manners. ONE manners. A single manner. (Spoiler: They immediately regret this.)
But hey! This time Six Ears is left entirely to his own devices and still manages to get caught smack in the middle of enemy action. Not the Generals' fault for once! Six Ears just attracts this kind of thing, I guess.
3/3 Six Ears is Damsel-ed, but only 2/3 it's the adults' fault. The tally develops.
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Warabi: .............*sigh*................... Neta are you awake?
Neta:............................
Warabi: ....... You want to start where we left off....heheheh..
Neta: ............................
Warabi: Neta you were asleep....... You didn't even know it was me... It's just a dream... You thought I was your dead childhood friend........ If that's not a mood killer ....
Neta: ......................
Warabi: You know ikkan if you tell him the truth he'll understand ........... really.. just tell him what happened he'll appreciate the honesty. You know that............ Stop worrying so much
Neta:..............ok......
Warabi:...............*sigh*...... goodnight
_______________________________________________neta:................ hello? Ikkan
Ikkan: hi.......
Neta: is something wrong?
Ikkan: I was going to ask the same thing......................
Neta:........................
Ikkan:...................….......…... So what's wrong?
Neta:.... IkissedWarabi
Ikkan: I know
Neta.... I'm sorry I didn't mean it..... I was asleep..... You know I have weird dreams....especially when I'm stressed or anxious...... I'm sorry....
Ikkan: Neta
Neta: I would never hurt internally.....*crying*..... You do so much me... I'm sorry..... I can't imagine life without you..... I love ikkan....*crying*
Ikkan:........................ Neta.... babe..... Please stop crying.... so.......loud...
Neta: ........*sniff*..... What?......
Ikkan: I know that you kissed Warabi.....he called..... pulpo dream?...
Neta: yeah.......I'm sorry
Ikkan:........ It's ok... Hehe..... You've had that dream before.... kissed me many times......
Neta:...................................oh... Ok........you still love me?
Ikkan: I do........... Are you okay?
Neta: I'm fine
Ikkan: .are you taking your meds?
Neta: yes.............................. just not...............consistently ...............
Ikkan:..........................................
Neta: Yes I know I need to fix that........ so what's wrong with you? You don't sound good.... How's the store?
Ikkan:...... Talk more about that later......... it's fine.... it's closed, I didn't open it today.... it's been closed for 2 days.... I............. I can't deal with people.....the mall lights give me a headache..... The food court smells terrible....... Customers are annoying.........I just closed I just told mahi to come to work when you're back .......... I'm sorry....I know you're losing money that way but I can't..... Running the store and my classes on top of it. You weren't there and I was worried
Neta: it's ok..... Are you okay now?
Ikkan: no.................... How was the mission?
Neta: It was good. You know a typical mission. mostly just played cards....................... your mom is walking this way you want me to-
Ikkan: love you bye
Neta: ok bye I love y- oh..... Colonel Kane
Koi-koi: his sweetie......(leaning in).... if someone tells me you were kissing another man again....... It will be your life. Do you understand?
Neta:.......*sweating*..... Yes ma'am
Koi-koi: good....... . They have cake in the cafeteria celebrating our big catch. Have some, saved you a nice corner piece [peck]
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Mhai: he kissed you!?!
Warabi: yep
Mahi: with tongue and everything
Warabi: Yeah with tongue and everything, I had to turn him down unfortunately. What can I say I'm a heartbreaker..
Mahi: yeah right.....deel like you're twisting this
Warabi: is it hard to believe that he would fall in love with me??
Mahi:....... .............................................
Warabi: .................*sigh*......he was sleeping....
Mahi: yeah I can believe that
Warabi: asshole
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Neta: no .... Thanks for the invite but I'm not really up for wahoo land.... Yes work starts...... You know what? Work can start in 2 days.... Give you a couple of days off to spend with warabi..... Yep..... mizole is fired?... Looks like I owe Candi money bye ................*sigh*............. I'm home!
Cirrina: dad! [Hug]
Neta: hey baby girl! Oof ...Don't hug too hard... Still a little sore heheh [kiss]................. where's ikkan?
Cirrina: he's out..... He said he needed to get something
Neta: ok......*yawn* I'm going to take a nap for now.. .. [kiss] heheh ok Cici
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Neta: ........*snoring*............. Nnnnnn mnn..... What's that smell?
Ikkan: it's wonton soup... .
Neta: babe......... [Hug]..... Why didn't you wake me?
Ikkan: I just got back.... I just had to pick up some food and some other stuff......... You sleep well?.... you've been out for well over 5 hours....[Kiss]
Neta: honestly the best sleep I've had in 5 days.....* Stretch*.............is that crab stuffed dumplings.. and... The fried rice has a fried egg on top of fried rice? they only have that at jelly wok.... That's near your house....
Ikkan: why do you think it took so long?
Neta: ikkan.... you didn't have to have all of that....[kiss]
Ikkan: I know I wanted to...... You sounded like shit on the phone... wanted to make you feel a little better... I also bought a new weighted blanket, white noise machine... Some green #24 ink dye........ I also...... picked up your prescriptions..... That hasn't been picked up in a week..................
Neta:....................
Ikkan:.........*sigh*....... I don't want to lecture you on your mental health but... you need to start taking responsibility and be consistent.... they only work when you take them...... you've been really worrying me this past couple of months...
Neta: I'm sorry ........ you're right...I'll do better.....
Ikkan: I hope so....... I have to leave in a couple days when you visit I hope I see some difference..... [Kiss].......
Neta: [kiss]........ hey I'm still in my uniform.... I might need some help after we eat
Ikkan: I can assist you with that.... hehehehe [kiss]
Neta:.... I love you
Ikkan....... I love you too.. [kiss]..... Don't kiss him again
Neta: ok
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I heard Mahi was talking shit about @fish-at-fish-fish-resort but you didn't hear that from me
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