#(he was naturally thrilled)

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Flagrant Favourism.

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[my-name-is-apollo]

I know Ares being Zeus' least favorite child is a popular interpretation, but I think it's interesting that Callimachus' hymn says otherwise:

And thou didst not tremble before the anger of Hera, who murmured terribly against all child-bearing women that bare children to Zeus, but especially against Leto, for that she only was to bear to Zeus a son dearer even than Ares.

– Callimachus, Hymn to Delos (trans. A.W Mair)

Only Leto would bear a son who would be dearer to Zeus than Ares is. Which means that the sons that other women bore were not as dear to Zeus as Ares is, if I'm interpreting this correctly. It's honestly kinda fascinating.

[i-need-of-a-hobby]

crystal introduces the boys to the concept of common law marriages. edwin is in crisis management mode. charles is thrilled.

[tswwwit]

I feel like if Dipper were ever reincarnated as a demon, he wouldn't fit in super well with the others. Yes, he's been raised to vie for power and step on everyone in his way using whatever means is necessary - it's the same toxic bizz as when he was a human, appealing to gender norms. He's tougher, scarier, more powerful (than ordinary humans, that is), but when it comes to asserting control - being Evil - he doesn't have it in him. Given enough time, I think he'd grow pretty vocal about leaving living things alone. NOT torturing organisms for the hell of it, or stealing people's souls, or conquering planets. Sure, he's a demon. That's no excuse to be a MONSTER.

It's a VERY unpopular opinion amongst neighboring demons, and rumor spreads fast about the Goody Two-Shoed Activist imp raining on everyone's blood-splattered parade, so much so that it makes it to Bill, who's immediately intrigued. Call it intuition, but only one soul's capable of overriding goddamn demon nature for some preachy bullshit about "Doing Good." Lucky for him, demons occupy the same plane of existence, so all it really takes to verify the guy is a snap of his fingers, and POOF! He's floating right next to him. Sure enough, Dipper's fashioned himself a new and improved demonic form, and it is lovely!

No one likes Dipper's kumbaya "Can't We All Just Get Along" ideology, but Bill's almost instantly smitten with the guy, whoever he is, so he's gotta be at least somewhat powerful. Demons take notice when the all-powerful Bill Cipher starts lending his time (and magic?) to some low-leveler like Dipper. Is he being blackmailed? Are they working together? No. Not possible. Bill doesn't "work" with anyone, save for whatever human catches his eye every few decades. Doesn't look to be doing him any benefit, either. The opposite, even. Lending power to a saint like Dipper only makes it harder to cause chaos, after all. Why would he actively go against his OWN best interest to cater some imp's? It's almost like he's. He's.

A henchmen.

(Bill's also 30% more affectionate the first month they reunite, because he still can't believe that his adorable little human husband came back as the same SPECIES as him! He'd never complain over having a sweet human to squeeze, but one with teeth and claws and cute pointy ears doesn't hurt).

[hella1975]

i think taob zuko deserves to just be insufferably clingy. like the moment he gets over his issues with touch and gets confident in his place in the group i think he should become the clingiest bitch ever. sokka is not the needy member of zukka. i do think one day zuko is going to try and hug kanut

[arson-09]

The Vibes of my fanfic through songs

An ongoing mini series of lyrics from songs that relate to the fanfic im currently writing. The fic is still unpublished but i am working on it :)

From Eden by Hozier

Babe There's something wretched about this. Something so precious about this. Where to begin? Babe There's something broken about this. But I might be hoping about this. Oh, what a sin

Honey, you're familiar like my mirror years ago Idealism sits in prison, chivalry fell on his sword Innocence died screaming, honey, ask me, I should know

I slithered here from Eden just to hide outside your door

It seems to me that every relationship (platonic or romantic) that Tamlin finds himself in starts because he’s curious about them, drawn to them. Rhysand, Lucien, Feyre. Maybe it will end well this time

[greedbent]

"I know it's your whole thing to never smile, but you look like you've swallowed a lemon. Maybe try to frown a little less at least?" [ who else other than Star lmao, bc of this post ]

@drolliic || star is 5ever the pest we love to see <3 <3

“I smile.”

He doesn't present it as an argument, but as a statement. A truth. A whole reality of which this particular thorn in his side so happened to be unaware for a multitude of reasons. In fact, Kaz could prove it right now, if he so wished. He could turn to them, sarcasm tainting not just the edges, but the whole of a tight-lipped grin simply to play this game right along with them.

But, well, he's never been one to show interest in any game where he gains nothing.

“If you aren't around to ever see it,” he says, only then at the absolute least allowing his gaze to slide and meet theirs, “then maybe you ought to consider a common denominator.”

[dreamieparadise]

I'm still thinking about Zakiya, but know that she will be aligned personality wise with people like Kyoya and Bianchi. Very firm, steadfast types...

[tidaltow]

❛  god, this is so embarrassing. i need your help, okay ?  ❜ ( from thalia ! )

@cinnamunspice || meme

“Which part? That you need help, or that you need my help? You're gonna have to be more specific.” Percy figures, hey, if Thalia Grace is seeking out my help, it's probably something pretty serious. So, consequently, he isn't taking it seriously—yet. Look, in his defense, she herself seemed mostly fine and seemed massively more . . . peeved than actually upset. He'd start worrying the moment she showed up at his doorstop in rags and tears (of both varieties pronounced those two different ways because English made so much sense) begging him.

For now . . . ? Yeah, sue him; he's gonna take advantage of his strong, independent, typically-has-no-issue-taking-care-of-herself friend needing him. Specifically him.

Your Fatal Flaw is loyalty, not pride, dude. Chill.

Percy leans against the doorframe, crosses his arms while he looks at her in the dim light. “Is this like a 'I need to come inside and talk about the crap going on' thing or a 'I'll explain on the way' thing?” His fingers run over his pocket, like somehow Riptide wouldn't already be there ready for the latter. And, just as equally a massive somehow here, he actually does chill enough to add more earnestly, “What's going on, Thalia?”

[purplecarseat]

Shout out to one year ago when my brother and I did wordle every day to keep in contact and i wanted to send him a sweet birthday message

[nadia-cannot-think-straight]

I just realised it, but isn't it insane how Viktor somehow did not develop a gambling addiction at any point of his life.

[palismet]

u ever think about how hunter would learn about wolves in the human realm and then have the windows open, hear a familiar, distant sound and go oh! oh! wolves in connecticut! wolves in connecticut! and it's just the siren of an ambulance

[jrueships]

SHUT!UP!!! people using the gainnis (GIANNIS sorry im shaking with rage) (not rlly im just stupid) picking dame over jrue for his all stars team as ammo that he's always wanted dame over himSHURUP!!! that he's already moved on, that he encouraged the trade as soon as it could be done and that's why it happened so quick and unexpected (for us)SHUT. UP. SHUT UP SHUTUP SHUT UP!!! THEY DIDNT CONSULT WITH HIM BEFORE THE TRADE! THEY DIDNTa theyDIDNT

[hehosts-moved]

the thing with deng is that he's totally chaotic. he does everything that man requires of him (and more! gladly more), but he also does what he wants within the perimeters of what that man wants. deng enjoys doing "bad things" to surmise, but that doesn't mean he stands idle to certain injustices. that man has a very specific code when it comes to children: they're not involved, or if someone that's involved with goro has a child, the child is looked after to have as many little negative consequences as possible (it's unfortunate when a parent dies, so usually goro will take "custody"). also, with children specifically, there's an idea that save a child now? they'll be indebted to you for life when they're ready to make a deal or "play" with goro. they'll view him as the good guy. deng will stop cruelty to children when he sees it, no question. he enjoys violence, but things like domestic violence are also off the table. he'll intervene, though he doesn't want thanks — he wants the thrill of the kill.

[seyaryminamoto]

Here's a simple art of Zhao turning his back to Ozai scene.

https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/108411738

This was meant to be posted together with it's parallel scene because *insert "poetic cinema" meme* but due to reasons I don't believe I'd be able to finish the other piece any time soon.

Also revisiting the chapter made me realize Ozai's hair should look more disbehaved than that. 😂

OOOOOOH, DANG!

That's one hell of a portrayal of that scene, love the way you worked with the lighting, makes it feel very dramatic (and it was indeed very dramatic, haha). And maybe Ozai's hair could be messier, but that it's messy altogether is VERY rare in Diva Lord x'D so I think his chaotic state of mind at this stage is conveyed perfectly here!

I'm really loving your Ozai art <3 his character arc in Part 3 is a rollercoaster that evokes sooo many fucked up emotions in me every single time I have to write him, as it should be when writing a guy like him, I'd dare say. He's complicated, he's messy, and I really thrive in portraying that because of how much work you can get done with a character like this. Seeing you making so much art about him really makes me think he's hitting the right spot as a complicated & complex character for more people than just myself, and nothing makes a writer happier than evoking other people's creations with their work! Thank you very much!!! <3

[purposefully-lost]

The thing about Alex is that most of the time he's very Normal but also there is like definitely some part of him that's been laying dormant all his life that has just been festering and waiting to do something insane. And then he meets Rabbit