#Bertolt

[socoolinmypajamas]

Rayashki and Zeno: How a harsh environment shapes actions.

Sometimes, a perception is taken as a principle. A "cruel reality" can be described as a negative perception of the material world, used to assert a situation. "Reality is cruel", however consists in using the previously descrived perception as a fundamental truth or a proposition in which to base the foundations of a system of belief, of behaviour or of a chain of reason. Both are heavily present in Farewell Rayashki, a story all about the strenght of the colective, the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity and what shapes the actions of those who persue a goal. With that in mind, I wanted to write... Not an analysis per se, but rather to build some sort of structure or perspective (whatever you want to call it) through which the story can be analyzed.

Now, imagine a matrix diagram where the X-axis goes from "Gemeinschaft" (Community) to "Gesellschaft" (Society), two terms taken from german sociologist, Ferdinand Tönnies, and the Y-axis goes from "Deontic" to "Epistemic" in a mix between a Gretchen McCulloch's linguistic sense and a Józef Maria Bocheński's philosophical sense. If everything I just said made no sense, don't worry. Here's a (very) rough explanation of what I'll mean with these two dichotomies through this post: X-axis: A classification of societal ties. "Gemeinschaft" refers to personal, direct interactions with emotional relationships (such as families or small towns like Rayashki) formed by people who strive to archive the goals of a collective. "Gesellschaft", on the other hand, is about indirect and formal interactions, with more rational relationships (like a company or an institution like Zeno) in which everyone band together to persue personal goals in common. Y-axis: A classification of actions as both modality (McCulloh) and authority (Bochenski). Roughly: "actions based on interpretations and beliefs done by someone with an authority based on their ammount of knowledge and experience" (Epistemic)" vs "actions based on rules and/or desires done by someone with a role or position that gives them the power to enforce them" (Deontic).

Upper-left: Gemeinschaft/Epistemic

Windsong's quest, mostly percieved as a fool's errand, is a classic underdog story. The lone reasercher who, disheartened by the lack of support from all the important academic institutions and societies, finds in the small town of Rayashki a more hospitable enviroment to persue her goals. She creats emotional conections with the community and soon finds more self-fulfilment in helping the townfolk than in other things like taking Zeno's offer or abandoning her studies, which are presented as more beneficial options from a rational point of view.

She confronts the notion of "cruel reality" and rejects "Reality is Cruel" as a principle. This action comes from what she knows (her study of ley lines) and beliefs (the people of Rayashki, the usefullness of her field of research).

Bottom-Left: Gesellschaft/Epistemic

You'll think he should be at the opposite side of Windsong BUT Bertolt, as the classical evil guy in your everyday underdog story, actually rejects the notion of "cruel reality", and accepts "Reality is Cruel" as a principle. His emotional detachment from the people of Rayashki, their values, and even their very same idea of community, comes from his role as a member of Zeno, an institution that exemplfies the impersonal and formal relationships of the Gesellschaft. He doesn't see himself as the evil corporate guy who's there to destroy their dream for a greedy goal, but as the savior who comes to provide the light of rationality to this uncultured rural people who are willing to risk their lives for the sake of primitive traditions and values. He defines himself as a "simple representative of Zeno, bound by their rules and orders, working tirelessly to help people in a world wreaked by The Storm", a description that allows him to minimize his negative perception of the reality of others while justifying operating under the principle of Reality is Cruel.

Bottom-Right: Gesellschaft/Deontic

Evgeni is shown through the story as a leader of Rayashki who deeply cares about his community BUT is willing to destroy it for the sake of a rational goal: protecting the lives of the townfolk.

He embraces the notion of "cruel reality", and accepts "Reality is Cruel" as a principle.

But how is HE in the opposite side of Windsong, instead of Bertolt? In Tönnies dichotomy of Gesellschaft and Gemeinschaft, the relationships that are meant to keep people in communities and societies can also push them out: is all about wether the social ties become too tight or too lose to help us find self-fulfilment in them. Windsong found in a community what she couldn't find in society (validation and encouragment for her study of ley lines), while Evgeni thought he found in a society what he couldn't find in his community (a positive prospective for the people of Rayashki).

Upper-Right: Gemeinschaft/Deontic

While Bertolt is a man of the world, trying to expand the benefits of globalization by placing the needs of bigger groups above those of the little ones, what Vila is persuing isn't just a goal to archive, but a dream to share. She didn't became a part of Rayashki only to build an utopia: everyone living there were already doing that and Vila found meaning in developing strong emotional ties with everyone as they strive together to work hard for Rayashki.

However, unlike Windsong, she accepts the notion of "cruel reality", even if she doesn't agree with "Reality is Cruel" as a principle. This one si a bit tricky to explain.

It all comes down to their experiences while chasing their dreams and how that shaped their understanding of what a dream is.

For Vila, is something that kept her going. A cherished wish that inspired her to leave the rusalki and search for a new home. A goal she could share with the people of Rayashki. A hope to cling unto while she nourishes the sprouts of Rayashki while they are passengers of the ship called "St Pavlov's Foundation" while adrift in the vast sea of the outside world, so they can carry on the spirit of Rayashki. She accepts the "cruel reality" as something that could hinder her dreams, force her to adapt them, but never crush them.

For Windsong, the dream was but a promise turned into a burden. It was not something that comforted her if held tight, but rather something it pained her to let go. Accepting the "cruel reality" meant letting something die, and for someone who was struggling in all fronts, it meant taking a toll way to big for her to handle.

As the last ley line hunter, the dream is but a gamble turned into an investment. The chance of failure is there no matter what. Only thing she can do, is to work hard to reduce it as much as possible. To her, a "cruel reality" is something that crushes dreams. Is not enough to reject the use of this perception as a principle: her own experiences taught her that the perception itself can be a cancer. She might have a tendency to put herself down, to have doubts on what she does and to even be "realistic" in any situation she encounters. But there's ALWAYS a part of her fighting her perception of reality from turning into a negative one even if she lacks the proper arguments or mental state to do it effectively. Vila noticed that from day one, and began to slowly share with her the tools Windsong lacked, helping her become a more confident and capable person, while inadvertibly gaining a trusty partner to rely on.

Their experiences shaped them into people who complement each other incredibly well. Leaning into each other, they'll plant their seeds of hope into a new generation. For the study of ley lines; for Rayashki; for those who live in a world affected by The Storm; for those who'll survive it. *** To anyone who'll read this... whatever the hell it was till the end, thank you for time! Feel free ask me anything, correct me, chew this to bits with your bare teeth, whatever you like. I just haphazardly wrote it because I love this game so much.

[odydraw]

N'est pas colossal qui veut - Version 1

✏️ Repro Titan Colossal - Bertolt Hoover ✏️

L'attaque des Titans - Shingeki no kyojin

Prochainement Version Armin

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Burn, O', burn in my embrace

little.. comic

[rosec0urtz]

Bertolt: Christa has green eyes right?

Reiner: Christas eyes are blue with a hint of light blue when the light hits just right.

Bertolt: And when was the last time she smiled?

Reiner: Last night at 12:03 am

Bertolt: Right, and when's my birthday?

Reiner:

Bertolt: When's my birthday, Reiner?

[mazuwii]

Warriors dealing with a cold S/O

Summary: it’s cold outside but you have no coat? How will your S/O help?

Bertholdt:

•This awkward giant can't make too big a move, no matter how long you've been together he still blushes at the smallest gestures.

•So he guiltily watches you shiver and try your hardest to seem cool. He envisions himself taking off his coat and covering you in it like a blankie. But he decides against it, understanding you'd just argue for him to take it back.

•instead, he slides a slender arm around your shoulder and holds you close to his body. Who knew such a lanky body could give off so much heat.

He smiles as you nudge yourself further against him.

•Seeing as how isolated the area was, he bent down to kiss your head, "My little bunny." He whispered, his smile reaching his eyes.

Reiner:

•Reiner warned you, not once, not twice but three times about how cold it was outside and how you'd regret leaving your coat at home. However you brushed him off and even told him to leave your coat home- that he'd just be carrying it the entire way.

•And now, you wish you had listened to him. The wind nipped and whipped your aching shoulders, the cold painfully numbing your hands. You rubbed yourself harder, yet to no avail.

•You could barely hear Reiner sigh from behind you before sudden sheet of warmth enveloped you. The scent of his cologne and the fluffiness of his coat overwhelmed you, yet you couldn't help but feel guilty.

"Rei..." you glanced at him staring at you in disappointment.

•"What would happen if I wasn't here? You would have caught a cold sweetheart." He scolded, warmly yet firmly. "But now you'll catch a cold!" You exasperated.

•"nah, I was sweating underneath that, besides I'm covered in layers. I'll be fine." He tugged, pulling you right against him.

Zeke:

•Zeke is quite the opposite of Reiner, whom gets bossy when noticing how careless you can be. No, Zeke is nonchalantly lighting a cigar to his mouth. Through the small beam of fire, he catches you shivering.

“Is my clumsy baby cold?” His voice caught you off guard. He hadn’t given you a chance to speak as he grabbed your hands and rubbed them in his, generating enough heat for the numbness to calm down.

“A little…” you a huffed a trail of smoke. “Don’t worry we’ll be home in a bit, just hang on a little longer.”

Porco:

•You’d think Porco would hold back in public but he really doesn’t.

He’s beefy enough to warm you up and there’s enough space in his coat for the both of you.

•The second you even complain about the weather he’s already opened his coat open and waiting for you to jump in. You best know you’re not getting out of there until he feels your satisfied enough.

•I have a hunch that people ask what he’s hiding underneath his coat and your head will pop up like 👋 good day sir

Pieck:

•There is nothing in this world that she does not prepare for. She has a tote bag. And in this tote bag, there is nothing but convenience.

Someone fell down and scratched their knee? She for some reason has a first aid kit waiting inside? Her friend complaining about forgetting to bring hair clips? She has a whole salon in her bag.

•so when you hug yourself, expect her to dig deep into her bag and pull out a scarf that’s more like a blanket if anything.

•She stands in front of you and swaddles you in it. Best part? It smells like candy.

[j0ss-4rt]

he's my little guy (he's 6′4″) 

[lucaaazd]

Feeling the urge to write a modern au one shot (inspired by that one Bertolt bus meme) where Bertolt and Reiner take the bus for the first time by themselves as kids and are too scared to tell the bus driver where they want to get off and end up all the way in Rockaways without their phones. How would they get back? Guess we’ll see

[pixlezi]

Bertolt Sketch ⚡️💨

[screpa]

Tram Ride with Sweet Bertolt

Reiner often asked Bertolt in annoyance about his jacket. It was too big and made Bertolt look like a giant scarecrow.

Now you know the reason. Bertolt just wanted you to fit inside his jacket, all warm and cozy during the cold winter days...

Don't you just love your sweet, sweeet giant?

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[ymisiposts]

Happy birthday Bertholdt my love ❤️✨

He's still my favorite character ever, and I miss him terribly :(

[sciacz]

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[macamarsme]

[spiteless-xo]

Omg i always loved the harry potter aot crossover, i always get excited when I see fanarts of it.

Yes, omg i totally agree with everything you said especially jean, even though I have a preference for Slytherin (I'm a Slytherin girlie😩).

For Reiner, i would say Slytherin cause he gives me Marcus flint vibes.

I can't put bert in a specific house, maybe Hufflepuff. I would say Annie will be either gryffindor cause she's daring or either Hufflepuff idk maybe

Hange will be ravenclaw, Levi will be gryffindor and Erwin will be ravenclaw.🫣

omg that's so funny, i have a totally different opinion on almost everything you said 💀 sorry it took me a month to respond to this eek.

one of slytherin's traits is "self preservation" and i feel like that really doesn't apply to reiner at all 😭 but if not for that i would totally agree!! i think instead he'd be gryffindor.....?

annie i think is slytherin because she's cunning and the whole self-preservation thing idk i don't think she really has any leadership or ambition but i don't see her fitting anywhere else.

bert, yeah. hufflepuff. he just gives me hufflepuff vibes but i don't have a good argument for why he's in this house.

hange definitely ravenclaw and levi definitely gryffindor.

erwin i want to put in slytherin but the same reason as reiner, i think he lacks the self-preservation trait that i think is really important. so because of that, i agree w ravenclaw.

idk why, to me, self-preservation is such a key trait for slytherins lol i feel like most people associate them more with cunning and ambition