#your own strength and power

[reality-detective]

TENACITY

te·nac·i·ty - noun

the quality or fact of being very determined; determination.

the quality or fact of continuing to exist.

Build your TENACITY 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think about it #think for yourselves #think for yourself #do your homework #do some research #do your own research #ask yourself questions #question everything #tenacity #definition #words #powerful words #strength #wisdom

[captainofthetidesbreath]

[blows a kiss out to sea] for the Mighty Nein pirates arc

#I'm!! I have so many thoughts about why this arc is SO GOOD #But the short version is like #It is an arc about Fjord and identity and power and self and agency as he faces the truth of his patron and faces a rival warlock #But it is ALSO about Fjord grappling with those things bc he is ALSO processing grief and sadness and a search for direction and purpose #and grappling with disappointing disillusionment in how the world and people in your life (including maybe yourself) isn't what you thought #and about coming to resolve he has the agency and strength to not allow these things to deter him from purpose and place in the world. #And—this is why this is a PHENOMENAL arc—so is the rest of the Nein. Individually and as a group. #All of them are grappling with feelings of grief and sadness and disappointment and directionless and helplessness #just the grand malaise and relentless shapelessness of what living often is #They also as individuals and as a group together also find that resolve and strength to carry on and find self and purpose and direction #They all begin to process the very same things in their own lives and in their shared experience as The Nein. Simultaneously and together. #It's an arc about Fjord and self and agency in the face of disappointment and grief and disillusionment. #It's an arc about the Nein—individually and as a whole—and self and agency in the face of disappointment and grief and disillusionment. #It's SUCH a strong arc bc ALL of them are taking the same internal journey—structured around Fjord's very externalized version of it. #And it's got incredible vibes (pirate warlocks of a leviathan!) and some GREAT set pieces. And every NPC in the arc is iconic as is Twiggy. #Anyway. In my feelings about this arc. I said this is the short version and yet. #Critical Role things #CR meta

[gloriousmonsters]

kidnapped onto the vees thought train again and reflecting on Carmilla's little scowl-sneer when she asks Velvette if 'your...... colleagues will be joining us' at the meeting. To be fair, it could just be the fact of who her 'colleagues' are, but considering her connection with Zestial I can't help but imagine it as 'I support TRADITIONAL Overlord relationships, i.e respectful friendships where you only talk about your feelings on very private occasions and give each other emotional looks from the distance of a room. you all live in an OT3-branded tower and i was forced to see you CUDDLING one of your business partners on a billboard advertisement earlier. my god don't you have any sense of decency'

#the vees #happy days in hell (hazbin tag) #my brother observed that there does seem to be an old-guard expectation #that Overlords need to clearly stand on their own strength #so any connections would be more lowkey/half-hidden friendships where you keep your shit separate #meanwhile the Vees are combining their power and in the process turning themselves from three moderately powerful overlords #to a truly threatening force - claiming a seat at the table despite their blatant disrespect #and then boasting obnoxiously about how the combined powers and flaunting of old rules are working for them #but also: carmilla just sitting in her cutaway interview like 'the thing about youth culture is... I don't understand it'

[b-i-t-c-h-y-m-u-g-g-l-e]

Now I find out that the reason why I had such a bad reaction to 4 bag of chemo was cos my chemo was the "red devil". Like dang, my doctor had a lot of confidence in my immune system handling it.

Yes, I'm getting better but HOLYSHIT.

Doxorubicin is a powerful chemo that can total a person 😭. (I can barely even spell this fucking shit. I've had so many treatments tested on me that I get confused but at least now I know why I ended up so bad)

I should have known something was up with that red urine and the stains. I thought it was blood but it's called as The Red Devil cos liquid is red and yes can make you piss red ink. Literal red ink. It wasn't blood but INK.

Ahhhhhhh this shit is terrifying wtf. I need to drink more water, I thought I was getting an average run of the mill chemo. Not this one. I need to take better care of myself damn.

Didn't know he pulled out something that strong on me on the first round and plus it's super expensive.

No wonder my insurance is being a twat.

He's also prescribed Arimidex which ain't that big a deal... I've been taking it since last year since I found out my diagnosis.

I refused to take steroids even though in refuses my bones hurt more. (Yes the steroids are supposed to make us a little "sturdier" to handle these treatments but... they were causing awful mood swings, heart problems, sudden adrenaline rushes, etc... I had a very bad reaction to prolonged use. I called it DeCABRON instead of decadron (the steroid name).

Doctor thought the new name was funny.

#personal #well... i meditated with my deities and they gave off the energy of what they always say #'underestimating your own strength will be your downfall' #also my lead deity refuses to help those that don't help themselves #he will only uplift and lend his strength to those he sees as mentally powerful and determined

[bisupergirl]

i'm a "kara is a natural brunette who dyes her hair blonde and then wears a brunette wig for her human disguise" truther btw. also a brown-eyed kara truther.

#kara zor el #and zor el should ALWAYS be brunette and alura should ALWAYS be blonde #she synthesizes her own super powerful hair dye. girl in stem. #clark helps her dye it obv. #''kara has to be blonde!!!! she has to be played by a natural blonde!!!!!'' BOOOOO YOURE LAME AS FUCK!!! #every time dc hires a natural brunette to play kara i get more powerful. yes this includes cwsg. #it's one strength was melissa benoist's brunette roots.

[riverwithoutbanks]

Cas and hunger and love and how he cannot differentiate except because when he was under Famine influence, the body prevailed (hunger as in food), but the confused mind/grace wanted reciprocation/concordance (hunger as in desire— him asking Dean whether he’s affected).

It’s not even dominance (‘you should show me some respect’ vs Godstiel who doesn’t seem to care for Dean on his knees). He’s infinite so it only stands to reason that he’d try to consume, but he’s not a leviathan. He feels hunger, but he won’t even try to bite.

He always seem so sorrowful until he makes it clear that he is a warrior, that he can destroy and kill — but then he’s playing along with the Winchesters.

He has seen most of history, the fish leaving the ocean, yet he’s been lobotomised again and again, which is almost comical. There is so much to him, and yet we see basically none of it. And it suffices. Because he’s trapped in a loop of rebellion and wisdom and forgetting. Until he isn’t. He’s infinity reduced to a singular point and that’s breaking my mind.

#rambling #didn’t even try to make it coherent #Castiel #nothing of value here #honestly that’s partly why I find destiel so compelling #you have this fucking angel #that is so complex and represents so many existential questions #and then that fucking guy from Kansas #a state I couldn’t even place on a map #who should be nothing #who represents none of those great questions and theme #but is the incarnation and amalgamation of so many experiences and questions that plague me everyday #who is both a goal and a cautionary tale #just some bloke #Castiel wants the best possible outcome; Dean just wants the least bad one #uuuUuuUuhhhhuGggggguuugggh #that’s the noise my brain is making rn #could go on forever #materiality vs spirituality #losing oneself in belief of a greater power vs losing oneself in belief of your own strength/weakness #spn #Dean Winchester

[zellk]

I'm in love with Aamira ❤️❤️🙏 can you give us more info about her? Some fun and maybe not so fun facts about her?

Hi Anon ! Thank you for your kind words and for your interest \o/ Aamira's side of the family is the one that Qalaa got her "Beast Curse" from. It's a bloodline hereditary curse that boosts the strength of those in good health (like Qalaari) and eats away at those that have a weak constitution... like Aamira. "Weak" members of the family are usually cast aside or cast out. Aamira ; while still quite young, 16 or so ; ran away from all of this to try to live her life following only her will and enjoy as much of it as possible. Even without the curse Aamira would have had a weak health, but think of it as her Beast basically making her immunodeficient and weaker and weaker as the years go by.

She managed to make a little life for herself in a small unremarkable place close to one of the older forest of the region. There she developed close ties with two siblings, Temhos & Olgha. Both of them members of a tribe that lives deep deep withing the old woods who come to visit the village semi frequently to trade goods and buy things to carry back where they live. Both siblings tried to court Aamira (after months of good relationship), and, eventually, Aamira chose Temhos. For two or three years things were pretty idyllic fro all of them. But then Aamira started talking about wanting a child... Temhos tried to reason with her that with her health it was really fucking dangerous for her to try and that her chances of not making it through were too high for his tastes... Aamira pretended to listen but actually didn't and things got really bad when Temhos found out she was pregnant. They argued, Aamira's health took a downside, Temhos took care of her until she got better again (and Aamira, with her rose-tinted delusional glasses, thought it meant he'd stay). When Aamira was around 7 month pregnant Temhos ran away (very very far away). It broke her heart but not her (by now frantic) determination to see her pregnancy though. She (somehow) found her away again to Temhos' village where she was taken in by Olgha (who was very confused, then very angry (at both Aamira & Temhos), then very panicked). Qalaari was born in this village. Olgha became her surrogate parent to help Aamira raise her (she was still in love with Aamira, but knew that her heart, broken as it was, would still never be hers... I think Aamira knew Olgha's feelings too and could only just be very thankful she still helped her raise Qalaari, despite how painful it must have been for her.) Aamira was very loving with her daughter, but her (now very bad) health and broken heart left her with long dissociative episodes, on top of moments where she wouldn't even managed to get out of bed. That's when Olgha would take care of Qalaari most (frustrated and heartbroken as she was over the whole situation, Olgha genuinely loves Qalaari like her own daughter.) 12 years after, the Beast finally eroded all of what Aamira was (she was still young... probably around 32 or 34 years old ??) and she passed away. Also, how Aamira survived giving birth is nothing short of a miracle. Most likely due to her will of titanium to meet and raise her daughter... Eventually the Beast got the best of her, but she managed to hold on for 12 more years !!

#and now Qalaari has trauma #and also an Inner Beast that makes her REALLY FUCKING VOLATILE #think hypersensitivity #except you are and get strong enough to destroy houses and whole villages when you are submerged by your emotions #Olgha has lost an eye during Qalaari's second worst “crisis” #which is the crisis that triggered her (temporary) banishment from her village #she is travelling now since she isn't able to come back for 3 years... #Olgha was banished too when she was younger so like it's “not the biggest deal” in the sense that you WILL be reintegrated when u come back #but it's still a big deal lmao #especially to Qalaa who can't really... control... her beast... #in the DnD AU apparently the Molandine familly (Aamira's side) has ways of 'taming' the Inner Beasts #but i don't have a lot more info bc i didnt get to delve too deep into what my GM has planned yet #but i'm eyes emoji #anyways that was Aamira's whole life without TOO much of the little details of the messes of her various situations fkjshdgkjh #but as you can see it's a mess #Temhos is probably the only person in the world that Qalaari wants to and would absolutely kill on sight #like she is so fucking kind and forgiving and patient #because all of her hatred is concentrated and pointed at This One Person kfmsdjhgj #also because Olgha and Aamira taught her so so much about Love and the strength of it #and about how she should use her own strength and unnaturally powerful body to do Good #aamira #aamira croquelune #aamira molandine #qalaari croquelune #qalaari #olgha #olgha croquelune #temhos #temhos croquelune #beary talk

[nulfaga]

forget my previous remarks. expeditions rome is a terrible no good game. (it is so well written i feel personally affronted by the various misfortunes befalling my character)

#it is so exquisitely painful how you can enjoy power and agency and friendship as a legion commander #and then return to rome and transform into a Woman. mildly amusing plaything for power tripping patricians. no will or strength of your own #and for the sake of survival you throw in your lot with a wimpy little senator but he makes 1 sexist comment too many and you turn him out #then you tell the middle aged plebeian boytoy who spent the entirety of the last campaign in your tent that he should move in #and he's like yeahhhhh about that. i'm opening an inn w/ my ex-gf and our daughter who i'm gonna raise. so. no hard feelings. #and then the city gets invaded and you think deliriously as the flames go up that the whole godforsaken place should be sacked #but instead u get politically strong-armed into a new campaign. difference being your agency is not returned to u when you cross the rubicon #so there is really no escape. it's so fantastically well done that i am pissed off by proxy

[red-dragon-archfiend]

I don't have enough time or experienced with enough classes to write a detailed multiclassing guide, but for D&D players, especially new players, wondering if they should multiclass, the simple answer is "probably not". Multiclassing is, in general, bad. The game was not balanced with it in mind, and it's very easy to muck up your character if you don't know what you're doing. I'm not just talking from an optimization perspective, either; it's difficult to justify it narratively in a way that doesn't cheapen the significance of what class levels represent. You don't become a Bard by practicing the lute for a week. You can't become a Wizard without years of study. If you plan to multiclass, my advice would be to find some way of tying it narratively into your primary class somehow; an Eldritch Knight becoming a Wizard is sensible, because they already have an understanding of how to work arcane magic, they just need to spend some time focusing on that over improving their martial abilities to learn enough to start filling out a spellbook. Of course, that still takes a long time, but the Eldritch Knight's previous experiences mean they already know how to cast multiple spells already. If you want to multiclass for story reasons, ask yourself two questions: Is multiclassing really the best way to convey this change in my character, and, if so, do they have the adequate time, experiences, and resources to practice the skills necessary (physical training, study, spiritual attunement, etc.) to even START being that class? The reason I put so much weight into class levels is because the Player's Handbook itself makes a point to clarify what sets a member of each class apart from others who seem similar on the surface; not every soldier in a given army is a Fighter, chances are most of them aren't. And Paladins are even rarer! To achieve even one class level is a strong indication of skill and effort, and I as your DM would expect you to consider how your character achieves levels in a second class. My campaign features a Fighter/Warlock multiclass, and her patron is both the supplier of her occult magic, and her instructor, personally training her in her dreams, so she can level up in either class and it'll make sense. My favorite combination, Paladin/Sorcerer, can be explained by latent powers emerging in response to their experiences and the holy power they channel within themselves, perhaps a gift from their deity or the result of them or their ancestor slaying a creature like a dragon or vampire whose blood imbued the Paladin's bloodline with arcane magic. Maybe a Monk/Cleric comes from a monastery that reveres a specific deity, and that Monk caught their deity's attention, choosing the Monk for a holy mission. If multiclassing is part of your character's backstory or projected future, having a plan for it is key to making them still feel like a cohesive, singular character.

#musings #dungeons and dragons #take my advice with a grain of salt since not all groups will put the same weight into class levels as i do #but the reason most wizards are depicted as elderly is because wizardry is extremely difficult and takes a long time to master #class levels being rare or hard to achieve is kind of necessary from a worldbuilding perspective #if becoming a wizard was possible after what amounts to a college course there'd be wizards everywhere #and the players wouldn't be as important because their own abilities wouldn't be anything special for a long time #i didn't talk about optimization very much since i think most d&d players don't care about that as much as roleplay and thematics #but if you're questioning if multiclassing would be good for you #look at the benefits you'd get from even one level of another class and ask if that's worth setting your main class back permanently #even one bad multiclass level can become a problem with initiative is rolled and you're functionally one level lower than you should be #it's also why timing when to multiclass is important! #it's tempting to multiclass as soon as you hit level 2 but unless you're starting as your secondary class you should really wait #until you're at least level 5 or so because that's a big power spike #and once you achieve that it doesn't hurt as much to delay levels in your main class in favor of another #that's variation in this of course #if you're a paladin who plans to take just one level of hexblade you really should do it at level 2 if you dumped strength #you don't want to be relying on 13 strength for weapon attacks any longer than you have to #and if you're only interested in the thematic elements of a class remember that flavor is free! #plus you can use things like your background to give you a feel akin to a different class #a warlock entertainer who makes a deal with the devil to save their music career is a cool way to get bard flavor without multiclassing #especially since if you manage to become a true bard you probably don't need the devil's help anyway

[magioffire]

i just saw a really good post talking about how its kinda unfair to expect everyone to cow down to your muse just because they are powerful and roleplay has never worked like that where everyone is just expected to be submissive towards another muse just because they are evil/powerful/whatever. or they will purposely misinterpret aspects of your muse to make theirs look better or?? something. like. fucking earn the respect and fear.

#i s2g if i see one more post thats like 'respect muses of power uwuwuwu' im gonna throw up #like roleplay is a two way street #i would argue respect and fear like that towards a character has to be earned. #you cant just thanos snap your fingers and have everyone either bow down or die #esp on tumblr where...other people also have powerful muses #disregarding another person's muse's abilities and strengths just to make yours seem more badass is something i see all the time #people completely and purposely misinterpreting aspects of your muse to make their own muse seem like the powerful and 'cool' one #like this is why even though vali is a super high threat and has crazy abilities i always give everyone a chance to get one up on him #because while hes powerful hes not omnipotent #but at the same time i would appreciate it if people at least.....ACKNOWLEDGED? THAT HES DANGEROUS? LOL #because im always over here having vali acknowledge the danger of other characters and there are times where its like #'lol who is this skinny mage who cant even lift up a sword' like what where who---? #are we looking at the same character here?? #skinny?? weak?? hes 200 pounds and half of that is muscle wtf-- #but sure change around aspects of my character to suit yourself LMFAOOO #all im saying is its not as fun for it to be a constant dick measuring contest #the only dick measuring contests i approve of are the ones where we're making fun and laughing at our muses fighting in an ooc chat #otherwise it just kinda feels like...uh? #idk ive had a few interactions where people used ic conflict as an excuse to say what they really feel about vali as a character and its #usually not very nice at all LOL #like damn i didnt know yall despised vali that much hes just a little guy damn.

[antihibikase-archive]

Okay I've been posting about Summon Night Swordcraft Story 2 a lot the past few days and I do recommend it a lot even if the game is highly questionable at times.

Its one of the best games in the GBA. That said, its one of those games where you might need a walkthrough if you want to 100% everything, since the main game takes the span of ten days.

That being said, I know it might not be for everyone, so I've compiled a list of its gameplay elements, the things I liked about it, as well as some stuff that might irk other people out from trying it.

Basic plot summary; you are a craftknight's apprentice, someone who makes weapons such as swords, axes, spears, knuckles, and drills. You're also specifically the last remaining descendant of the Coltheart clan, a clan of summoners, people who summon creatures from other worlds (machine world Loreilal, Yokai world Silturn, spirit world Sapureth, beast world Maetropa)- these creatures are called as summon creatures.

Plot spoiler happens, and you basically have to seal a certain evil away from rampaging and destroying your village. At the very start, you encounter a stray summon creature- what you answer during this part will result in a different guardian beast to partner with you.

Some gameplay stuff;

The partner you chose at the start of the game cannot be changed. They have different skillsets and priorities from each other; the fire oni Loki focuses on attack and using flames, while the wind beast Arno focuses on agility and utilizing the wind. They all have the ability to enchant your weapon with the others' elements, but they can't learn each other's special moves.

The partner at the start also has different interactions with the player and the world around them; machine guardian beast Ex-e-LD is factual and logical, angel-devil guardian beast Dinah is abrasive and sarcastic, oni guardian beast Loki is hotheaded and reckless, and half-beast Arno is airheaded and peculiar.

Despite the title (and the first game being more centered around swords), you can choose to opt for other weapons. You start with a sword, and only two story elements require a sword; otherwise, you can shift to using the other four weapons in the game.

Weapons are highly customizeable; besides their appearance, you can alter their attacks and passive skills utilizing different ingredients.

The game is an RPG, with its overworld being similar to the likes of Pokemon, but the battle system isn't time based- its real-time combat. Additionally, there are random encounters outside the town and forts.

The world is small; there's no other civilizations explored outside your own town. There's a large forest, the caves, and the four forts it holds, plus some four areas you can instantly transport to, and the final dungeon. The four areas and the dungeon get bonus floors post-game, but that's about it.

Besides weapons, you can create accessories (not reflected on the character, sorry) for stat boosts, medicines, and other items, like a diary that lets you save anywhere, and an amulet that helps you repel encounters.

A fishing minigame is there so you can buy additional shapestones for weapons, as well as buy ingredients you could normally only obtain through story-bosses.

Sidequests that span over the course of ten days; there's quite a few, but the main ones I recall are talking to the merchant and his friends daily for rare ingredients, finding a lady's lost cat, and finding a child's missing items. There's also an NPC that trades you rare ingredients for medals you can find in the overworld.

After the end of every day, you get to spend time with one NPC; your guardian beast, or any of the characters you've met so far. Who you spend time with the most determines the ending you get.

Things I liked;

Fun gameplay! I liked exploring the world, gathering ingredients, and crafting all sorts of weapons. When the gameplay gets shaken up a bit, its also a fun time.

A lot of dialogue is honestly very fun, particularly between the player and their guardian beast; though a lot of characters' interactions with them are also nice.

Unlike the first game, areas can be revisited, and ingredients and materials can be gathered at any time, instead of being permanently missable content if you happen to break your weapon or misuse an item.

Depending on the guardian beast you pick and the weapon you choose to specialize with, the game either becomes very easy or difficult, so each run is at least a little different.

The main characters aren't silent, so they get to interact a lot with the cast. Additionally, Aera and Edgar (canon names of the MCs) are vastly different in terms of personality and interactions with their respective beasts, their family, and their friends, so they don't feel like the same character.

A lot of the things in game are actually progressive and handled decently; Arno is nonbinary (not explicitly stated, and though Arno uses he/him pronouns, he's not a boy or a girl- something he says himself), and Aera and Edgar's interactions with certain characters don't change even if they can be perceived in a romantic context.

There's no direct romance in the game regarding your character, so you can just.. imagine if its romantic, platonic, familial, etc. Qpr rep in my head. <3

Things to look out for;

Even though I just praised it, the game's handling of Aera's interactions with women (particularly the childhood friend's sister, Lynn) are.. less than stellar. Its the whole "but we're both girls" thing in some cases, but in other cases, its completely fine??? I haven't played as Edgar yet, so I'm not entirely sure if its the same case with his scenes with men..

A lot of very sexualized characters, dialogues, and scenes. Dinah in particular (her opening scene is her in a compromising pose) if you pick her as a guardian beast. Nina too, but she doesn't really get sexualized; she's just naked due to being a ghost, but is surrounded by bubbles. Lots and lots of suggestive scenes/dialogues spoken by Lynn to the player are. Yeah.

Unskippable fish plot which includes the last part. Without spoilers, some fish summon creature wants to be seduced. You can thankfully choose to refuse (though your guardian beast, regardless of who it is, tries it out for your honor). Again, sexualization of Lynn in particular in this scene.

Strange dialogue?? Not sure if its because of the localization, but there are strange.. dialogue choices. Or things said by the npcs. Just things that are so out of pocket and strange.

Depending on how you take it; the endings. Though the endings are not explicitly romantic, they end like a dating sim visual novel where the character you spent most time with is given a bust-shot of them smiling at the player. This includes the player's siblings, Orin and Tatiana.

Not really a big deal, but the beginning part of the game (before you get your guardian beast) just has rushed exposition and pacing and it seems jarring at first, trying to fit in the player's relationship with Ryoga, the childhood friend, how they were taken in by their master Blaire after their father's death, what your job entails, etc.

#Summon Night Swordcraft Story #((Might as well make this post if any of my mutuals want to try this game out since-)) #((-while I do love it for being a fun experience and an underrated game. It has its own issues.)) #((HONESTLY Dinah's opening scene is what kept me from picking her in the first place like. She's more sexualized than-)) #((-the previous angel guardian beast and. Why do they keep doing this to the Sapureth summon creatures.)) #((That being said. Arno and EX-e-LD sweep. They're very fun partners.)) #((Pro tip <- not a pro - that thorn you get from the first boss is one of the best items in the game.)) #((Stunlocking your opponents WILL deal with a lot of threats!)) #((Also spears and axes. I reccomend them. Its hard to master both if you're new but it's worth it.)) #((Swords are the main thing but they're the most delicate weapons I think.)) #((Knuckles have low power but strike a lot. They're very good for disrupting opponents that rely on combos.)) #((Drill is Bad but is amazing at breaking weapons.)) #((Which is a possible win condition for opponents WITH weapons.)) #((Spear can hit multiple enemies + especially useful with airborne enemies)) #((Axe has raw strength and is good with enemies that are on the ground.)) #((To negate the axe's agility cut just use two beast crests as an upgrade- it'll weigh like a sword.))

[reality-detective]

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think for yourselves #think about it #think for yourself #do your homework #do some research #do your own research #ask yourself questions #question everything #courage #strength

[goddess-of-alchemy]

#alchemy #own your power #divine masculine #strength

[justalittlebluetiefling]

How do I explain that this Grimmjow vs Ichigo fight is the Same™ as the Kenpachi vs Ichigo fight in the rescue arc

#i don't mean that in a bad way #it's just the vibes #and grimmjow is like 'dude you're not using all your power to fight me' #and being reckless with his own power to push ichigo to fight at full strength #etc etc etc etc

[yeonban]

Where Does Your Power Lie?

The eyes.

You are always looking. Ahead, back, up, down. You can see all the possibilities, all the consequences, all the stars. Your power is steady, squinting, taking everything in. Your power is glaring, shining. Your strength is in tears of happiness, sorrow, anger, fear. Your strength is in your ability to dream, to understand. And you are never the first to blink.

Tagged by: @ofdraiocht Tysm!! Tagging: @straye, @zorkaya, @engodly, @planetarii, @chiheru, @goreburdened, @valkyrrhic, @youngesper & anyone else who wants to do it!

#muse: takeda naotora. #* takeda naotora. / development. #I was going to bold what fits but then the entire paragraph would've been bolded LMAO #Tbh even the manga itself keeps putting the focus on Naotora's eyes/on him silently glancing around taking in the info & coming up w plans #He's also considered Way too idealistic for his own good which fits the 'your strength is in your ability to dream' part #Out of the 5 generals Naotora's the most sentimental / emotional too & used to be a crybaby so the tears fit him as well #And I don't even have to say anything abt 'your power is glaring; shining; steady' bc that's. basically him in every arc

[shotbyafool]

It's so fucked up that Aziraphale and Crowley is a love story of epic proportions. I feel insane to what degree their love for each other matters to the world. thinking about the theory that the reason the Metatron selects Aziraphale as the next Archangel is not because he's the most primed for the position or the best leader, but because pulling Aziraphale back to Heaven is the only way to stop him and Crowley's partnership (read: love for each other), and their joint goals, from completely counteracting anything Heaven wishes to accomplish. a 25-lazarii miracle created from their combined will and power and love. It's them against the world, baby!!!

#Dropping to my knees remembering how surprised they were by the strength of their own miracle #SHOCKED AT HOW MUCH POWER YOUR VERY LOVE FOR EACH OTHER HAS!!! NOT EVEN REALIZING WHAT THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER CAN DO #personal #good omens