#(silly answer dw)

[aerithisms]

i think my problem with this dw season arc accusing the audience of fanbrain for theorising about ruby is that it both feels deceitful and isn't actually that compelling from a character perspective. the season goes out of its way to build up supernatural mystery around ruby and even invokes susan more heavily than ever before in a way that is deliberately trying to get the audience to make those connections. and then it turns around and says you stupid idiot why would you ever try to connect these dots i have deliberately tried to get you to connect.

building up a mystery only for the character to be ordinary is an impossible girl arc redux only this time accusing the viewer of failing to see the humanity of the companion, whereas the impossible girl arc was turning that accusation on the doctor. 7b didn't really blame the audience for viewing clara as a puzzle and in fact several times spells out the fact that clara is perfectly ordinary before the big reveal to give the audience a chance to catch on. as 7b goes on, instead of laying the mystery on thicker, the audience just gets more and more affirmations that clara is a normal human being (rings of akhaten, journey to the centre of the tardis, hide). i found this approach compelling because it was rooted in character, focusing on the doctor's disconnection from humanity/the gendered dynamic of a man treating a woman as his manic pixie mystery to pull him out of grief. s14's meta approach of accusing the viewer feels both unfair, given it has deliberately led the viewer towards theorising, and personally less compelling to me because it wasn't tied into character in any way.

the thing about rey's parentage in tlj is that the reason rian johnson chose to go for that reveal was that it was the only answer that was interesting. none of the theories - rey is a skywalker, rey is a kenobi, and even the eventually canonical rey is a palpatine - were interesting or satisfying because they brought nothing compelling to the table for the story being told. the only satisfaction to be gained from those answers was a fanbrained "omg rey is important because she's related to that guy from the other movie." on top of that, rey desperately wants her parents to have been important, to give her life and her abandonment some kind of significance. so them being ordinary provided the most compelling trajectory for her character because it was the thing she least wanted to hear. it forced her to do the most introspection and growth, as well as tying into the film's themes about the capacity of ordinary people to be special. it wasn't just a choice made to "gotcha" the viewer, it was rooted in character.

i don't think ruby's mother being ordinary accomplishes the same thing. by invoking susan, s14 is engaging with the most egregious example of the doctor's streak of abandonment, which has potential to be very compelling in relation to ruby (and now also the doctor's) own abandonment issues. theories that ruby might be susan, or be somehow related to susan, or somehow related to the doctor, weren't just fanbrained "omg she's related to that guy i know from the classic series." they were theories genuinely rooted in character and the potential to explore both the doctor and ruby's issues with abandonment. and this is something the show willingly led fans towards by invoking susan so much in the first place. so for the show to turn around and act like they were shallow out of nowhere ideas when they were not shallow and were based on potential character conflicts the show itself deliberately invoked, feels misguided.

as well as that, ruby's mother being ordinary does not require that same growth from ruby as it did for rey because it is exactly what ruby wanted to hear. she never wanted her mother to be important, she just wanted to know who her mother was and have a connection with her. so finding out she was a normal woman who still loves her and wants to be a part of her life is everything she's ever wanted. it doesn't introduce interesting conflict for her the way rey's parents being ordinary did for her, because they were written as different characters with different hangups over their abandonment.

tl;dr i don't necessarily dislike ruby's mother being ordinary as an idea but compared to the things it was inspired by - 7b and star wars - it is not nearly as compelling in terms of how it relates to the characters or themes. and the meta angle, while conceptually interesting, doesn't quite work for me because it feels a little manipulative of the audience.

[formelydailynowweeklykillersans]

Gives Killer Cookies.

<They have a special ingredient, do whatever you want with this :3…>

The secret ingredient was sleeping pills, now he can get a bit of forced rest :)

[ratzhatz14]

How did I not find this account before. I built My for you page brick by brick and I need to add this brick to it!

Also I'm gonna show you my oc! Drawn by @expectsomechange

Sorry to bother!

-Tanglefoot

Ah no worries!! No bothers at all

I'm glad to be a brick in the wall, and prepare for posts which are absolute flaming garbage, lethal temperature fever dreams, or Gordon Ramsay insulters

Btw, I uhmmm kinda looked through your blog for more references of the oc, and i

Just wanna say that I hope you're doing better, and that whatever evil things that are in your head get exterminated :>

[wordy-little-witch]

I feel like I’m getting annoying with all these agere asks but I’m in a weird headspace rn and so my favs now have to regress and be happy so I can sleep better and maybe someone else gets a kick outta it I dunno? Anyways

I still love the idea that Buggy’s regression is mostly unrelated to wanting to wear certain clothes or long for certain toys or even a specific kind of food or such, I like to think it’s very „No. aesthetic“ type of regression, where you probably couldn’t tell at first glance and it’s not as easy as just giving him kiddie stuff and he��ll be happy. (Not to knock on anyone who does like the aesthetics and kiddie stuff just to be clear.) so he actually doesn’t have a bunch of toys and plushies and such and doesn’t really ask for them either.

…. THAT BEING SAID

Buggy should most definitely have an absolutely gigantic plush Fruitwani. Massive thing. It’s almost as big as Crocodile himself and that’s not counting the tail. A complete impulse purchase by Crocodile as well, being separated from his husbands for a while, having to delay reuniting them for another two days because of unforeseen circumstances and some unfortunate encounters with some Marines. Talking on the Denden to both of them and learning Buggy has had some bad regression days behind him. He doesn’t even let himself slip fully, there’s still a part of him that knows why Crocodile isn’t back with them, so he tries to stay in a big headspace when talking to him, but inwardly Buggy just wants to cry badly and curl up into Mihawks arms all day because Croccy isn’t home and he doesn’t LIKE it when people aren’t with him for too long because they may never come back. It’s a mess. Crocodiles suffering, Mihawk is suffering and Buggy is absolutely miserable.

So when Crocodile spots the giant plush toy sitting in a store window, surrounded by smaller plushtoys, his mind is immediately made up. Yes that one. Just for decoration? Not for sale? Well it is now. No. No that can be arranged. No the price doesn’t matter, he will leave this island with this absolute beast of a plush toy no matter how many Beri he has to spend or who he’ll have to harm if that what it takes. He WILL have that toy.

Buggy still clings to Crocodile more than usual when he gets back, no plush could ever replace the connection he was craving…. But after he has settled down a bit more the plush actually becomes on of his favorite toys. Not even just when he’s regressed, he just loves this thing. Has spooked several people wanting to talk business with Crossguild coming into the room finding chairman Buggy lounging on, what appears to be, a full sized Fruitwani , it just looks that convincing at first glance. For Buggy it’s not only cool and flashy, it’s a very, literally, big reminder that Crocodile cares about him in his own way, even when on some days the most he’ll get from him is a good morning kiss and the rest of the day is filled with snark towards him until he bids him and Mihawk goodnight again. It just means a lot to him to know he’s loved even when he’s being vulnerable or difficult.

Also yes, Crocodile also loves this thing and Mihawk has been on the suffering end of him and Buggy spooning the damn thing at night while he goes woefully unembraced on his side of the bed „ah yes, just me, my fiances, and the eight foot tall Applewani plush one of them threatened a shop owner over.“

Olay lemme preface this with some things

1) you're not annoying at all, and if anyone says you are, I'll eat their knees

2) I get it - honestly posting content for Buggy specifically for age regression was nerve wracking bc like. Idek really. But giving things I experience to characters I love is so cathartic, and I've spent more than a few nights just.... daydreaming about stuff like that just to be happy and comfy and cozy. No judgement on this blog, of that I promise you ♡♡♡

3) agere is valid every and any way, aesthetic or not, visible or not, it's doesn't matter, only the ways people feel. If you're safe, happy, and not harming anyone, you're doing so perfect and I love you and am proud of you

Now with my soap box stuff done, HOLY HECK YES YES PLZ I LOVE THIS I ADORE I NEED IT, GODS YOUR MIND!!!!! (/pos)

Buggy isn't a typical person, head to toe, inside out, he's Flashy but also incredibly subtle. His regression isn't some cookie cutter type of deal, he's wild and slightly feral in some ways, he's unusual and perfect and precious. His idea of a good time is knife games, climbing (everything is sight, nothing is sacred), explosions, and playing poker. He has a special rope that's just for him to tie and play with ((and occasionally chew on, though Mihawk has a mild heart attack every time he sees it while Crocodile cringes into the next plane of existence in disgust)).

At a glance, not much changes, but Mihawk can feel the change in Haki, and Crocodile can see the microscopic things there when Buggy shifts. He holds things differently, stims more visibly, just seems bouncier and even more animated yet somehow much more calm. The best explanation comes from Buggy himself in describing the shifting between his headspaces. "Some things turn off and others pop on open."

The worst thing to Buggy in general is a perception of loss or abandonment. Logically, he knows it isn't the case, and he can cling to that mostly, but experience has taught him that distance does NOT, in fact, make hearts grow fonder - at least, not for him. The one and only time he felt it may have applied - and this is a very tentative maybe - was when he reunited with his crew, made into Alvida's image and her decisions. There was no war over crew nor ship, just an allowance to slip back in as if he'd never quite left. The only changes or acknowledgement was Alvida's slightly awkward, brusque, yet lingering touch to his arm when she gave it a squeeze and remarked that "handling these hoodlums solo is not my idea if a good time." He was needed, and that did wonders for his security but not so much for the mental health.

Crocodile and Mihawk don't need him - he's the face man, sure, and he's got a talent for manipulation, speeches, rallying men. But at the end of the day, they outshine him despite their proclivities for the shadows. It's a juxtaposition. It's safe. It's wonderful, and Buggy still struggles to trust in the reliability there.

Logically, he knows- Croc is out, managing something for work, he's coming back, he will be back, he's not alone or abandoned or suddenly useless and worthless.

But he still feels it all.

And falling into his headspace to decompress is always harder when he's upset or scared, it only really works when he boils over, and the meltdown that would lead to is counterproductive. So he's waffling between the two, assured only by the calls, by Mihawk, and the few other places he can get some semblance normalcy and security.

When Crocodile does come home, a comically large plush toy over his shoulder, Buggy's already practically vibrating and is completely beyond the point of words in a positive way. He just squeals, lunges and the cushion of sand catching his weight is warm and safe and cozy and he clings, a clown themed koala, right there without shame.

The plush doesn't come up until later.

When someone inevitably asks - and, interestingly enough, it is Mihawk who does - Croc is honest. "Thought the clown would like it for longer trios like this."

The toy is big, yes, and also decently heavy, moreso than even it's size may seem. It's partially weighted in the tummy, legs and jaw, a display piece more than a toy for playing with, and Buggy is absolutely obsessed. It's Croco-sized, and it's a 'wani, and it's soft and cute and heavy. He loves it.

His first order of business is immediately dropping down to scramble under it and just... going limp. He wriggles a little, humming softly before falling still, cheek squished into his forearms, hair a mess but he's smiling, he's relaxed, he's comfy and happy and safe and with his boyfriends' Haki on the edges if his muffled, fuzzy awareness, he truly unwinds for the first time in over a week.

Crocodile carefully tugs his hair from under the toy with his hook, and Mihawk hands him a little fidget toy or a rope.

The toy is named later on, as demanded by a tiny jester with a frankly lethal set of baby doll eyes and quivering lip. Really, he could topple nations with that face, the other two swear.

Mihawk simply has to make peace with Addie the Applewani Cuddle Buddy having a semi permanent spot in the bed.

[razzledazzletrassh]

no major fic updates just yet guys TAKE MY WOY OC I MADE LIKE. April of last year IM PLUGGING SOME INFO ABOUT THIS GUY IN THE TAGS.

I may also redesign her soon or something. Make her more bug-like with some stuff. I can cook guys let me cook !!!

[maigetheplatypus57]

Have you heard? Tommyinnit yes the one who is on tour is possibly a bisexual this is shocking.

BESTIE LOOK AT MY POSTS FROM THE LAST HOUR. YEAH I THINK I HEARD.

[unknownarmageddon]

I always get a little scared of showing you pictures, because what if you're good at GeoGuesser/silly

They're neighbors, btw

WOAHHHH dude those go hard holy fuck

[ahogechef]

"Out all demons to attack us? Seriously!? Do you think she'll recover from seeing that-- Thing?

" Cue Chihiro fanning the poor girl with a book as he holds her -- Naoki knocked her out with a seal attack... A very light flick to the forehead to make her forget the imagery she witnessed today; Mara. While Chihiro was fanning Kaede-- Noaki placed a hand on her forehead, healing the potential headache she might have when she woke up.

"You think I want that thing in my army!? Hopefully, she doesn't remember anythin'. No person needs to witness that.."

@doomedprotags ( have a silly JASDGHSAD )

@doomedprotags !!!!

With the many kinds of demons she has witnessed, Kaede had thought by now, that she's seen it all. But god, was she wrong.... when her poor eyes had witnessed... that...

Thing.

And even worse when it had began to chase them!! The poor girl was screaming from that, and the horrifying image of that thing burned into her eyes, and the disgusting things it was saying all the while, too!! Thank godfully, the boys were able to take care of Mara, while taking turns covering the girl's poor eyes... Naoki flicking her forehead to knock her out was also very much needed, or else she definitely would have not recovered for the rest of this day... maybe even more......

"Hggghh...." After some time, Kaede finally awakens... Which was odd, she thought to herself: she doesn't remember going to sleep.... and even more curious, was seeing Chihiro fanning her with a book while holding her, and Naoki having his hand on her forehead. Thanks to his healing, her head didn't hurt nearly as much as it would have, otherwise. Her eyes dart between the two, looking very lost as she asks:

"!! Ch...Chi-kun? Nao-kun? Wh...What's this all about, did I pass out or something....?" Thank goodness... the memory wipe of the horrific events from earlier was a complete success...

[sherrymagic]

never done this before but trick or treat? :3

pictured: me excitedly waiting what happens after this and hoping am not doing something wrong

aaaaaaaaa how can i look at that cute hopeful face and refuse to give a treat???

you get just-a-platonic-friends-moment flavored candies 🥰🎃

also... BOO!!!!!! 👻

[kerizaret]

No pressure but I'm very curious if you've got any ideas/concepts for An and/or Kanade in the au :O (yk the one I can't spell the name sorry haha),,

Admittedly, I do not have anything for An quite yet, though I've been trying to cook something up for her. It's a work in progress...

Well... OK, I did have a thought of... wind chime An... but I'm not sure if it'd work yet. Or if it makes sense. But there were story ideas for that..

[I DO accept suggestions though and gladly accept them into canon if I like them! Like Kohane and Mizuki. So of u have An suggestions I'm all ears (same goes for other yet unused characters)]

As for Kanade... im not 100% sure yet, but im more set on it than not. Just figuring out the specifics... but she's actually human, and Emu's neighbour! They're not exactly friends yet, but Emu's trying to change that...

...This is a bit of a spoiler for what's to come but Kanade would actually tie with the concept for a character that im planning to introduce next... just so you know, the ending of the last comic was not just random... 👀

(Which, btw, was @stormflyblue 's WONDERFUL suggestion. The new character. You'll know who I'm talking about. I'm sorry it's been so long since your ask, I am trying to build up the story there and the soul lore was VERY important for this ^^)

[irritablepoe]

Be honest guys, do you like my poetry🥹

[exponentialb-zukas]

//ooc post

GUYS LISTEN UP

Idm simping stuff like "can i kiss u" or "r u single" or stuff like stupid terms ( dilf or milf ) being sent bc zuka is just going to be always confused by the terms… BY DEFAULT

BUT UHMM sometimes its best to leave things be unknown for the man

If there are any asks in my inbox that could potentially lead to any of my followers or even myself being uncomfortable i gotta delete it man🤷‍♂️/srs

Extra reminder that im a minor running this account so dont ask anything suggestive/nsfw

Okey thankies 👍👍

[myuminji]

Why did you turn off reblogs?

Dear lord I think I got this question too many times alrd HASGFDH I'll copy paste the answer I replied to someone the other day:

for a few reasons actually: when a tumblr post gets reblogged, it'll stay on another person's blog even after the OG post got deleted. Most of the art I made unrebloggable are either unfinished or too sketchy for me, or something I might wanna delete in the future. so to prevent my unfinished art/sketches from staying outside my blog even if I delete it, I've decided to make them unrebloggable instead! Also to prevent it from spreading around, I suppose.

I hope this helps! 🤲

[cartoonishreal]

Doesn't this image from Monopoly Go remind you of the subway twins or is that just me?

It just seems like a fun idea.

Also by the way don't download Monopoly Go It is a capitalistic machine meant to hook you on gambling and microtransactions No reason to give a multi-million dollar corporation more money.

Oh I'm gonna KILL you because now I see it GET OUT

[birdyverdie]

If not too late, for your ask bingo, The Collector (my beloved night light skeleton) (｡･ө･｡)

So I have a stupid joke when it comes to the Collector that I would post gtfo my house bich in the group chat whenever he appears in a run, mostly cuz the title is funny and I have a simple sense of humor x)

I love to bully him, he's so easy to mess with since I always bring a stunner

[dwtdog]

Sometimes i forget i signed for silly minecraft videos not to have drummyaches all the time and to not go away even if god himself tries to get rid of me until i see that man get his happy ending

😭😭😭 how did we get here