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revoking the title of “gun country” from usa until they stop missing trump. failing twice is ridiculous

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Halsin's sexiest feature isn't his kind eyes or his toothy, goofy smiles. It isn't his big, muscular body. It isn't that he's pretty well endowed or that he actually knows what the fuck he's doing in the bedroom. Instead, It's that quiet self confidence that makes him so sure of himself and what he wants. He knows who he is, what his kinks and boundaries are, and what he likes. He is unafraid to make his move.

I love that Halsin doesn't play head games, nor does he say anything to try and manipulate the player into saying yes. He's just Halsin, and what you see from him, or ask of him, is exactly what you get.

He is unabashedly real with his partners, and that's wonderful.

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creating something new

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you might think i’m joking but gale dekarios has actually genuinely ruined real world men for me you’re telling me that i met a man who equivocates you to his goddess then says he forgets said goddess with you then turns away from said goddess for you and also has a cat for a best friend and is a fucking nerd and a romantic and then he immediately wifes you up when your adventure is over. and he can do magic. and then ur telling me hes not real. and i have to go on a fucking date with jake from tinder. i hate this i want my husband

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HUGE shout out to purple for being the only color that has like no losers. Deep purple royal purple bluish purple redish purple pastel purple dusty purple lavender periwinkle violet like. Banger after banger after banger!!

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i need to take a moment to talk about one of my favourite details in the astral sea scene because sadly, you can't really see it too well (or at all) from afar / without the camera tool.

remember the very end?

when gale and his partner form that sort of star?

and they're little more than a tangle of limbs?

the original gale has his hand outstretched and the protag's hand slides down his arm:

until they intertwine their fingers and hold hands.

i just wanted you all to know that.

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I'm normal about him 🫣

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usually halsin's hugs last 30 minutes

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Made a lil matching piece of my Cairon art for Gale. Since they’re an old married couple and I love them 💖

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“Words alone are not enough. Permit me to show you.”

I still occasionally see posts or comments about how Mystra being Gale’s ex makes people feel insecure about romancing him, how their Tav could never compare to a Goddess, how they think Gale’s heart belongs to Mystra because he’ll still talk about her, etc, etc.

So, if Gale’s words are not convincing enough…

How Gale looks at Mystra:

How Gale looks at Tav:

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I often whisper 'hello ! i'm gale--' to myself because I just love the way he says that particular line.

Anyways here are some little Gale of Waterdeep sketches!

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That side profile

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Gale's act 1 romance is just so good. The more I think about Gale the more I like it. It shows off so many parts of his character - how integral magic is to him, his love of teaching, his smugness, his appreciation for your friendship... But also his vulnerability. Before you picture something more - he looks pleased. Happy to share a moment with you as friends. (During the party he even expresses hoping that he can consider you a true friend. A self-professed rarity for him.)

At the same time he's making this face though, he moves closer to you. Whether he would acknowledge it or not, Gale clearly does seek out that intimacy.

His earnest surprise after pulls at my heart strings. He genuinely wanted to find a safe way to connect. He had no expectations of you returning his feelings (hence, embarrassment - at being perceived, or at not considering your feelings, perhaps.).

Followed by a resigned shoulder slump and a face of desperate yearning... 🥺 It's almost the same pouty face he gives you when he confesses he loves you.

Then, genuine thrill - elation - at the very idea of it! Gale has a firm grip on what he shares with us here - he's still an archmage level wizard (even nerfed), and that's a skill he would have. (It's probably why we don't ever accidentally connect tadpoles with Gale). He chooses after his initial surprise to share a feeling of not just joy but a joy with pride and optimism. He turns *towards* you - communicating not just elation but desire in his expression.

But he immediately follows this with an 'oh shit, stop thinking about it' look and a long shake of the head to clear the thought(s) away 😭 (Because trepidation here isn't about kissing you - it's about the orb.)

But he's quick to reassure you - not just because he knows you wouldn't be able to hide your thoughts from him (not an option - even picturing nothing carries a feeling with it) . "But it is a pleasant image, to be sure." And then he hits you with a confirmation of his desire and approval. "Most pleasant, in fact. Most welcome."

He hadn't considered it a possibility, but gods be damned, you've given him the first burst of hope and confidence he's had in a while. The first time in months he's felt wanted. His posture straightens with the confidence boost. He turns fully to you and clearly wants to bask in the moment - to connect with you.

But then the Weave evaporates. Whatever the reason may be, Gale didn't do it. He didn't expect it. Clearly. He posture collapses and he whimpers like it physically hurt.

The narration makes it clear how jarring the connection ending feels to us (cold and lonesome) - how must it feel for poor Gale? He hasn't had such a strong connection with someone in ages. Who knows how long since it was with another mortal (if ever)? We know from later stages of his romance and from communication with Gale that physical touch is an integral part of his expression of love and connection. And with the orb he can't have it. The loss of intimacy and connection here hurts.

"How easily things slip away from us." How easily they are lost. Anyway go hug your wizard.