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a lil doodle of ximena meeting viktor for the first time!! i have worms

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Can’t breathe I’m laughing so hard.

The only thing in Jayce head is indirect kiss.

i love slowburn and drama🥰🤗🤩

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It really does



That cosmic yaoi hits different

I hope they got a chance to… ya know…. Before….

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happy together in an alternate universe

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Yes Jayce squish that face

🤎 never let go 🤎

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Yep

Bruce having a particularly severe depressive episode, the fully-bedridden kind, and everyone freaking out, no idea what to do

Except Tim. Who rolls his eyes and his sleeves and says “Stand back and let the expert handle it. Seriously, he’s not even being violent, this is easy mode.”

And he bullies Bruce out of bed, shoves him in a shower, is waiting when he finishes with food that he threatens to stuff directly into Bruce’s mouth until Bruce dazedly reaches out for it.

He drags Bruce, blinking, out into the sunshine on the front porch. He calls Ace and Titus and arranges them on Bruce’s legs. He drops a tantalizing crossword onto the table at Bruce’s side, with a pen that looks like a rubber chicken, and when Bruce sees it he almost, almost gives an amused huff.

The rest of the family trails after them like a gaggle of bewildered geese, mouths agape.

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I love that. So all her feelings for women were her just having gender envy. Which I totally understand. I didn’t realize that every male character that I really have a close fondness towards it was because I had gender envy as a non-binary person.

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The poof ball!!!! I love it I can’t wait for the leg brace

The Jayvik worms consume me

Halfway through drawing I forgor that Jayce is physically impaired post arcane so I’ll do CANONICALLY CORRECT leg brace Jayvik soon but I gotta indulge myself in this one and get out of essay hell :P

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It’s like these that I really wish we got to see more of arcane. I got why we didn’t see it. But I would’ve loved to see them be free of the whole stress of like oh we have to produce something to be able to keep funding. And just laughing and having fun with each other and how close our relationship was, if you consider it platonic or romantic.

oomf made a post about jayce seeing viktor genuinely laughing for the first time and i had to draw it out to not go insane

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NYT has been discouraging reporters from sharing photos of luigi mangione - not due to concerns for his safety but to dissuade sympathy - and refuses to post his alleged manifesto in full. and today, they published an opinion by bret stephens about how brian thompson is the "real working class hero" of this story.

reddit deleted luigi's account, which was completely innocuous and consisted mostly of him giving out advice in health subreddits. they're also deleting any post that includes his alleged manifesto and banning users for sharing it.

luigi yelled that this was "an insult to the intelligence of the american people" while he was being dragged by police and news pundits are framing it as a deranged and violent outburst. news media are picking apart details of his life to paint him as a cold-blooded and mentally ill individual. even something as innocent as playing "among us" with friends is being framed as some insidious look into an assassin's disturbed psyche, ffs.

news media are also capitalizing on luigi's supposed "bizarre and impossible to understand" politics as an obvious way to paint him as a scary individual when the guy is... a centrist, at most. whose views are similar to those of your average college-educated white guy.

multiple news media also keep harping on about how luigi comes from a rich family. an obvious attempt to break the class solidarity that's been formed around this case by continuously trying to tell us "oh he's not like you guys" while ignoring the now pretty well-documented accounts of his multiple health struggles throughout the years.

and all this, and he hasn't even been found guilty of the crime he's allegedly committed. luigi is, as of right now, still innocent until proven guilty. and the news are trying to tear him apart because they obviously fear the symbol he's becoming for low and middle class america.

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this is simply the greatest video i have ever seen

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I needed this in my life

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They are so cute. I love the second look on Viktor face and just look of shock of Viktor.

we all need a break for a sec

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Vitor destroy a computer with his cane for AI. That just great I love it and it cause so much drama during online class time.

In an alternate universe they're university professors and married I saw it in the wild rune

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🎭✨ Reimagining Shakespeare: A Modern Twist on 'Romeo and Juliet' ✨🎭

In this episode, Apollo reviews the book Teach the Torches to Burn, a contemporary remix of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet. This fresh take delves into modern reinterpretations of the characters, particularly highlighting Romeo's fluid sexuality and Juliet's asexuality.

These changes not only create a more relatable and humorous narrative but also reflect contemporary societal issues surrounding love and identity. Join us as we explore the contrasts between the original and the remix, emphasizing themes of love, identity, and societal expectations in a way that feels both fresh and engaging.

✨ Tune in to hear our thoughts on this delightful literary remix! 🎧

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📚✨ Reform School of Horror: A Deep Dive into "The Nickel Boys" ✨📚

As part of my 2024 wrap-up, I’m diving into Colson Whitehead's powerful novel, The Nickel Boys. This gripping historical fiction sheds light on the harrowing experiences of troubled youth in a reform school, making it a poignant and necessary read.

Please note that this book comes with trigger warnings, as it does not shy away from the brutal realities faced by its characters. Through its unflinching exploration of violence and injustice, The Nickel Boys delivers a message that resonates deeply and challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths.

Join us as we discuss this heartbreaking yet fascinating narrative that captures the dark legacy of reform schools and their impact on African American youth. It’s a must-read for book lovers and anyone seeking a thought-provoking exploration of social justice.

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Escape the Illusion: Unraveling Abuse in Midnight at the Houdini ✨

As part of my year-end wrap-up of the books I've read, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. Dawson! 🎩💔

This enchanting yet haunting tale immerses readers in a world where the glitz of Las Vegas conceals a darker reality. A family finds themselves trapped in a mysterious hotel reminiscent of the infamous Hotel California—inviting yet inescapable.

Through their journey, the story unravels the complex dynamics of abuse, revealing how victims can become abusers and vice versa. This thought-provoking young adult fantasy explores the cyclical nature of trauma and the haunting consequences of choices made in the shadows.

If you’re a fan of paranormal tales and are seeking deeper truths within the magic, this book is a must-read! ✨

Check out my full review in the video linked below to dive deeper into this captivating story!