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i need everyone, friends, family, or fans to fukin spoils Tubbo after all this mess cause the man needs it after dealing with the shit Dream put him through.

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dream is doing a weird thing where instead of just going after tommy, hes going after tommy and all of tommy's friends as one unit, to the point where he believes that pulling up receipts against jack is equivalent to pulling up receipts against tommy. and i think it has to do with how dream and his own friends function as one singular "dream team" who share their content and branding together, and hes assuming that tommy's friend group acts the same way with tommy as its head. except thats literally not the case. aside from occasional appearances from jack, most of the current standup comedy that tommy is doing is solo. his friends are just regular friends that he hangs out with. but its like dream cant comprehend the idea of having friends outside of content creation reasons, so hes attacking all of them (including aimsey who did nothing wrong) as part of tommy's "team", which is confusing the fuck out of everyone else because i dont think any of them has ever thought of tommy as their boss. in fact, im pretty sure tommy gets made fun of the most in their friend group. but dream doesnt realize that because hes stuck in content creator branding mode. its honestly sad to see

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so. to summarize the tommy video. he ate. and it was a very very mature response to. the entire situation

- said that dream just cant throw around the r slur

- called him immature and reckless

- called dream and his friebds disgusting and sexist abt how they talk abt women behind the scenes

- basically said dream doesnt give a shit abt what he does

- said dream was awful to him from being 16

- said dream did a whole bunch of the same shit to him to other people, and the diference between them is that drean doesbt give a shit

'THE DREAM SMP, A LOT OF YOUR SUCUESS WOULDNT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ME"

- "dream ruined the space"

- "im not just selling usb baby photos or lazily designed merchendice. im doing the best with what i have."

- said hes the age dream was when he met tommy, and said if he acted the way dream did, hed be ashamed of himself

- CALLED DREAM OUT FOR HARASSING HIS MOM DURING HER DIVORCE AND TRYING TO DRIVE A WEDGE BETWEEN HIM AND HER

- CALLED HIM A "PROPER MOVIE VILLIAN"

- called him incapable of taking criticism or changing

- said everyone has grown up except him 😭

- said basically everyone feels that way, hes just vocal abt it

"four years have gone by and tyhe rest of us have grown and reflected and really tried to learn from that overwhelming experience we went through together, and youve reverted to saying slurs and punching down."

- said he hopes dream isnt a bad person, and just needs to get off the internet and get therapy

- called him an asshole

- told him to figure his shit out

- ended w a 40 second promo for himself which eats up

- "right. back to coding"

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get em while they last, people

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my streamer being based as fuck

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At the start & Now with Hatanaka and Miki

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YOHAJI CHARACTER SURVEY 2024 RESULTS!!

with the start of cour 2 of the anime, I've also got the results of the character survey all tallied up and formatted into a whole-ass WEBSITE!! (pls look at it i worked really hard on it)

We got over 230 responses!! Thank you!!

I didn't end up showing everyone's responses for the free-response questions last time, but this time they're all there!

And as a thank you for reading all of it, there's a little something something at the end for you 🤫

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Mandragora Investigation Report 16 - Abe Amaaki

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In various places -- here, the bird app, even YouTube comments -- I keep running into people with some variation of the same question:

"Does Scum Villain have a teacher/student romance?" And every time I want to answer with: No, But Also Yes, But Also Not Really, It's Complicated (And That's On Purpose.)

Which is an answer that's too long to fit in a tweet or a YT comment, but fortunately tumblr has no (effective) post limit! So here I go.

1 - No

In the very straight forward porn cliche sense of "oh but professor, I really ~need~ to pass this class or my life will be ruined, can't I do ~anything~ to get you to change my grade?" *bats lashes* and "Hoho, my pretty young teen student, I've got your good grade right here in my pants, if you ~apply~ yourself..." then no.

No sex or romance between a teacher and their student in the bounds of a teacher-student relationship happens in this book. No deliberate grooming of an underage student on the part of a teacher occurs in this book. No sex or a romance between an adult character and an underage character occurs in this book, nor is the adult 'waiting' for the minor to reach adulthood to initiate one.

2 - But Also Yes

No sex or romance between a teacher and their student in the bounds of that relationship happens in this book. Two people who were formerly in a teacher and student relationship do enter into a sexual and romantic relationship by the end of the book. Also the nature of the society they're in further means that even though they are no longer in the schooling environment, it is socially assumed that the deference owed by a student to their teacher lasts forever, even after the student leaves that environment, and they continue to regard themselves and refer to themselves in those roles even though the teacher no longer strictly speaking has authority over the student.

Also, the student was really hot for his teacher even when he was still a student. (The teacher was oblivious to this fact.)

3 - But Also Not Really

By the time sex and romance is even on the horizon for these characters, their relationship has so drastically changed from that of a "teacher and student" that it is barely recognizeable as such. The power/authority dynamic between a teacher and their student is subsumed pretty much entirely by the facts that:

A. The 'student' has become a medeival fantasy warlord of such unsurpassable magic and might that literally no other person in this world can stand up against him, 'teacher' included, and the 'teacher' is well aware of that.

B. Also, the 'student' is metaphysically endowed (heh) with the Protagonist Halo, a literally active force within the setting they're part of, which means that not only can he not be defeated, he ontologically cannot be denied anything that he desires; what he wants, he gets, and what he doesn't want, cannot be forced on him.

C. ...But also, the teacher in this setting is a metaphysical outsider to the world order the student is part of, which means that he is aware of all of the above, and can and does manipulate it to suit his own agenda, which may or may not align with giving the student what he wants at any point in time. Assuming that the teacher has the correct understanding of what the student wants. (He doesn't.)

D. ........But also also, for all his power, one harsh word from him can destroy him. For all his knowledge, one tear can devastate him. (Which one? Both.)

4 - It's Complicated (On Purpose)

*throws the chalk against the wall*

Between a teacher and their student, who has the power? Between an emperor and a scholar, who has the power? Between a hero and the villain he is predestined to destroy, who has the power? Between a character and the reader who's read ahead to the end of the story, who has the power? Do we find some of these power imbalances more acceptable than others? And if so, why do we?

Trying to track Who Has The Power or Who Has An Unfair Advantage socially, physically, and metaphysically between this particular pair of characters is damn near impossible and that's on purpose.

The Scum Villain's Self Saving System is a lot of things, but one thing that absolutely defines it is that it is a parody. It's a parody and a deconstruction of a lot of things -- the 'stallion' genre, the 'isekai' genre, the 'pay-per-chapter webnovel' genre, the 'gay drama' genre and, most relevant to this conversation, it is a deconstruction of teacher-student romance.

What kind of a teacher-student romance has a clueless, fish-out-of water NEET in the role of the Wise Old Mentor? What kind of a teacher-student romance has a black-hearted, demonic, domineering feudal warlord in the role of the Blushing Virginal Student? What kind of a teacher-student romance has the two principals so close in age -- by the end of the book, they may be as little as a year apart -- that they're more like peers than teacher and student? What kind of audience are we, going into a story like this one and finding ourselves cheering for the teacher to fall in love and lust with his student, only to be disappointed when that doesn't happen because the teacher fails for three books straight to recognize love and lust when it's literally looking him in the face and crying?

Asking "does Scum Villain have a teacher-student romance?" is sort of like asking "does Galaxy Quest have a lot of high science fiction concepts?" No, but also yes, but also not really. It's complicated, and that's on purpose.

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“What’s gotten into you?” he asks, voice low. He presses down harder with his boot, and Luo Binghe claws mindlessly at his ankle in response.

"By Hook or By Crook" Chapter 4 by @grubus and @primtheamazing is out! Go go go!

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You had people send you fics, but what are personally your fic recommendations?

Or fics you like in general or just find cool/neat?

WELL- First off you can always assume that I'm highly recommending any fic I've drawn art for, that's me pointing a neon sign at it and saying GO READ AND LEAVE A NICE COMMENT TO THE WRITER! I'm gonna go dig in my history to get some recs.

- "dumbstruck when you're tender" by pennydaniels This fic is SO good, I wanted to yell about it by making a drawing but I just couldn't decide what to draw. It's a timetravel fix-it fic where Liu Mingyan goes back in time and fixes the plot by joining Qing jing and basically spends the entire story making SQQ go "what the fuck is WRONG with this girl" .

It scratches an itch in my brain. 10/10 go read it.

"We should stick together" by pennydaniels (again <3)

As the author put it, SJ babytraps LQG without the baby. It's honestly so well written, (i want to personally break the face of SJ's Shizun) there's also a sequel fic where sj is de-aged and its so sweetttttt aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

"held within the sharp and the curving" by corduroyserpent

I've read this the other day and really enjoyed it!!! It's Gongyi Xiao/Zhuzhi-Lang. Zhuzhi-Lang brings Gongyi Xiao back from the dead and its a bit of a mess and then it turns so tenderrr

"How To Train Your Empolyee" by ParueCake (MiraEyeteeth)

I think about this fic so much. It's so good. Shen Yuan is a dragon and he needs someone to help him take care of chores around the house, he gets a tiny terrified Binghe to do the job. But honestly, LQG steals the show for me (CALL ME BIASED, HE'S MY FAV) There one scene in particular that just gives me the biggest smile whenever I think about it and it's when SY and LQG are sparring and SY keeps yeeting LQG far away and he keeps coming back like a cat that likes to be thrown around. ALSO LQG TRYING TO APPLY A TALISMAN ON HIMSELF TO GET RID OF MIND CONTROL AND IT'S NOT WORKING BECAUSE IT'S JUST THE WIFE BEAM- IT'S SO FUNNYYYY Mira said something about writing a LQG pov and I'm staring longingly in their general direction.

"A person I can't recall" by milktan

Honestly, I could recommend all their fics (They are ALL amazing and the ARTTT) but this one scratches that itch in my brain that loves funny misunderstandings like these. You can sum it up as: yqy: oh, my poor shidi is so traumatized :( sqh: FUCK FUCK FUCK *TROWS A MOLOTOV* 10/10 amazing shenanigans

"Seamless" by elanor_pam

This one is just the first chapter but it's so good already!!! Timetravel fix it where we get a front-row seat as YQY absolutely TEARS into the Qiu's, just one chapter and it's already PEAK just for the absolute smack at Qiu Jianluo.

"Celestial Afterglow" by elanor_pam (again <3 )

This one is a weird one, but I had a lot of fun reading it. SQH saves the plot by setting up the weirdest unintentional voyeurism session ever. SQQ turns into a living CLAMP illustration, Xin Mo is defeated by the sluttiest flower in the realm, LQG unlocks the particle effect. Everyone has a great time and the OPM gets destroyed as a little treat <3

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I have a few options and can't choose only one, so.. here's some fic recs for y'all!

[Truth serum] — if it can be destroyed by Tossawary

Description: Mobei-Jun doesn't trust his servant and decides to use truth serum to reveal Shang Qinghua's real plans (30k words, finished)

My impression: I love BAMF Shang Qinghua and how good is written emotions and fear. And all events.

[Plot twist] — Deus Ex Aēr Planus by koalaoshiz

Description: original Luo Binghe comes back to svsss and then he meets Shang Qinghua.. (4k words, finished)

My impression: short one fic for mood and I love scene with.. face.. y'know..

[Time Loop] — Echoes of You by Blackberreh

Description: This day Luo Binghe dies. Everytime. It cannot be changed. Nothing can be done about it. So Shen Qingqiu decides to change it completely. Not only this day. (5k words, unfinished) (moshang)

My impression: GORGEOUS, but unfinished fic. It already has its art, but I still think that it deserves more. I wish to write a sequel to it one day (of course, after asking permission from the authors)

If it can be destroyed by Tossawary

1/5 for the fanfic game!

I didn't realize I missed how Tossawary writes SQH until I read this! Like, I've read "pride is not the word I'm looking for" and for a while that was all I was reading, SQH has such a fun inner voice.

This fic was great!!! I really enjoyed it!

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Luo Binghe opens his mouth-- 

--and he wants to howl what is wrong with you, what the FUCK is the matter with you, why do you keep doing this, why do you keep surrendering without even a fight, why do you give up right from the start, don’t you care? don’t you want to keep the things you love? why are you giving them all to ME? what’s going to be left for you?--

--and he says, “Oh, it’s really not like that between us, Gongyi-shixiong. You don’t need to worry.” 

I had to draw a scene from @primtheamazing 's AMAZING FIC "Tarnished Gold" I could have drawn some of the other amazing scenes, but Binghe spoke to me in this scene. Cause I would have reacted the exact same way, what the fuck is wrong with you gongyi-shiziong--

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the Ithica Saga livestream has finally ended.

IT WAS SO FUKING FUN YOU GUYS OMG

I almost missed it because it was 5AM in the morning, but nothing a good coffee wont fix. the cast is so funny, and they act and dance in it, thought out the songs, that you can just taste the inner theater child in them.

the new Songs? fuking perfect, I cried most at the "I can't help but Wonder" ugh the way I just bawl my eyes out FUCK.

again thank you so much to the Epic crew, Epic Fandom, and our Captain, Jorge JH, man really went through so much just to give us this live stream. (Poseidon really gave them one hell of a storm, but just like Ody we persevere!)

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Omg, I just had an epiphany.

Narratively speaking, it is by far perfect for Damian to end up as a Doctor rather than as batman or head of league of assasins. Damian’s core character and struggles revolve around his legacy, Damian always felt pressured to choose. What better way to subvert choosing a legacy than to find a common ground between both.

We all know both of his grandfathers went to medical field; Thomas Wayne was once a doctor while Ra’s al Ghul a former physician. Both believed in making the world a better place (albeit twisted in Ra’s case).

And now that Alfred is dead (RIP) there is a gap left in Batman’s crusade. A medic and caretaker. Something no one would’ve expected from Damian.

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Everyone Wants to Be Tim Drake’s Favorite Brother

Being Tim Drake’s favorite isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s about power, perks, and an almost supernatural level of protection.

It starts with the little things. Tim isn’t one for grand gestures, but when he cares about someone, it’s obvious. He listens—really listens—to the small comments, the things others might forget. That offhand remark about a snack you miss? Tim’s already on his way to get it for you. Complaining that your suit’s not fitting quite right? Tim’s hands-on with upgrades by morning. If you're Tim’s favorite, it’s a constant stream of thoughtful gestures. Gear gets upgraded, favorite books and gadgets mysteriously show up, and Tim’s always thinking of how he can make your life easier.

But being Tim’s favorite is more than just gifts. It’s the way Tim treats you, the way he prioritizes you over everything else. Tim listens when you vent, has your back during arguments, even when you’re wrong, and somehow—somehow—he gets Bruce to listen to you more than anyone else.

Bruce listens to everyone, of course. He’s the Bat. But when Tim speaks, it’s different. Bruce doesn’t just hear Tim—he acts. Whether it’s adjusting mission plans, reevaluating tactics, or considering Gotham’s crime trends. He’ll mention something, and suddenly, Bruce is shifting his approach. No one else seems to have that pull over him. Tim has a way of cutting through Bruce’s stubbornness that no one else can match. It’s not lost on anyone that when you’re Tim’s favorite, Bruce seems to listen to you more, too.

And then, there’s the most dangerous perk of all: Tim’s wrath.

Everyone in Gotham has learned to fear the consequences of hurting anyone Tim cares about. They all remember how Janet Drake, Tim’s mother, was exactly the same. Janet didn’t just love fiercely; she made people fear the consequences of betraying her affection. She’d build strong alliances and maintain an iron grip on them, ensuring no one dared to harm those she called her own. She had a reputation for turning the tables in ways that left lasting marks on Gotham’s criminals, so it’s no surprise that Tim inherited the same instincts. The last time one of his favorites got hurt in Gotham, the Rogue responsible learned the hard way that crossing a Drake isn’t something you do lightly. That night, the Rogue barely escaped with his life, and the damage he caused was felt across Gotham for weeks.

The rumors from that time still make the rounds. Red Robin hunted that Rogue down, dismantling supply lines and ruining their operations in ways no one else could, using connections no one could have anticipated for him to have. He sent a message—a warning—one that still echoes through Gotham’s criminal world. After that, the Rogues were far more cautious when it came to hurting anyone Red Robin seemed particularly attached to.

These days, the Rogues are more careful. If they can see who Tim’s favorite is, they back off. Patrols get easier. The punches are pulled. The threats don’t carry the same weight. It's almost comical. Once, Jason caught Riddler mid-riddle and swore he saw him glance over his shoulder like he was checking for something—and then mutter, “Not worth it,” before retreating.

Of course, everyone’s gotten a taste of these perks at some point.

Jason remembers his time as Tim’s favorite. When he first came back, Tim went above and beyond. His gear was upgraded constantly, his safehouses were restocked with his favorite things, and there were custom modifications to everything. Tim even managed to reclaim all his old safehouses from the GCPD archives with no problem. Jason never openly admitted it, but he savored every moment. It felt good to be cared for like that.

Cass had it too when she struggled to reconnect with the family. Tim stuck close, quietly offering his support—whether it was with training or just sitting together. She didn’t ask for a suit upgrade, just mentioned how bulky it was in passing, and Tim designed a new one for her the following week, fitting it perfectly to her style. And as for the Rogues? They couldn't run away fast enough when she showed up.

Right now, they all suspect Duke to be the favorite. Tim’s always inviting him to collaborate on tech projects or sharing valuable intel. And Duke has started receiving gifts that seem to show up at just the right moment—books, custom gadgets, and even the occasional throwback cereal he mentioned in passing. Tim’s also been there for him every step of the way, making sure he’s always in the loop, collaborating on projects, and taking the time to make Duke feel seen.

“You know,” Duke said one night, stirring his soup casually, “Scarecrow’s been weirdly quiet lately.”

“Yeah, I noticed,” Jason said with a raised eyebrow. “What did you do?”

Duke blinked. “Nothing.”

Jason shot Tim a look. “What did you do?”

Tim’s smirk was all the answer Jason needed.

And that’s the thing—being Tim’s favorite isn’t just about attention or gear. It’s about something more. It’s about protection. Once you’re Tim’s favorite, the world seems like it can’t touch you. And everyone knows it.

They’ve all had their time as Tim’s favorite. Jason, Cass, even Damian had his moment. But once you’re no longer the favorite, it’s hard not to crave it again.

Jason lingers in the Batcave, pretending to talk about his gear but subtly hinting at upgrades Tim could add to it.

Damian scoffs at the idea of being prioritized, but Tim catches him comparing his gear to Duke’s own, new and improved gear, muttering to himself, “It’s adequate,” like it’s an insult.

Dick tries to remain above it all—he’s the eldest, after all. He doesn’t need Tim’s attention. But when he sees Tim working behind the scenes, tinkering with Duke’s gear or offering an unexpected assist to Jason, there’s that ache of longing for when he was the center of Tim’s world.

In the end, they’ll never say it, but every single one of them secretly wants to be Tim’s favorite. Because when Tim Drake decides you’re his favorite, you’re not just cared for—you’re protected and given an unwavering loyalty that makes you feel untouchable in Gotham.

And in Gotham, where danger is always close, nothing is more powerful than the protection and devotion of a Drake.