#I am cackling tbh

[the-mpreg-guy]

idk why im disappointed this is typical "straight guy watches supernatural and misses the point" behavior

whenever i watch supernatural i like to play a game called "how do the straight ppl interpret this" and i must say its going poorly

[mochiajclayne]

Marineford Law is no question interesting to me because he pulled off a surprise, motherfucker moment and the timing was so good to the point that both pirates and marines least expected it.

Before I proceed with this self-indulgent lawlu meta post, I will go ahead and say that everything that happened between them in Marineford is a catalyst of establishing their connection later on in the future arcs. I am a firm believer that those feelings™️ started to truly bloom in Punk Hazard and went downhill in a good way in Dressrosa.

Long post ahead. Enjoy!

When I was rewatching Marineford arc, the part where Buggy was already carrying an unconscious and injured Luffy and Jimbei, their conversation sparked my interest.

Highlighting the bit where Buggy was confused about Law's verbal tic of using the suffix -ya in referring to anyone, overall doubting him, then asking for Law's name. Don't forget that Law is a little shit (affectionate) so he proceeded to ignore all of those questions to say this:

Interestingly enough, this part is tricky to translate. I found two translations that closely encapsulate what Law wanted to say here but mind you, and I will sound redundant about this with everything that has got to do with Trafalgar Law's speech patterns: he likes speaking in runarounds, purposely using terms with double meanings and connotations on them, and he's both reticent and cryptic. (I wouldn't say not to trust on his words but don't take them at face value.)

Law described his connection with Luffy as 悪縁 (akuen) which directly translates as evil destiny or connection.

Forgive me for a bit of sidetracking but the kanji used for akuen is the same with Robin's epithet which is "Demon Child" (akuma no ko). To further elaborate, 悪 (aku) means evil--both as intent and violating a moral code. It is also used to refer as the direct opposite of good.

Going back to 悪縁 (akuen), in true Law fashion, this word doesn't only mean evil destiny or connection. Depending on the context, it can also mean unfortunate love.

(It sounds tragic coming from him, isn't it? If your mind was blown after this part, no worries, I am too. This part gave me so much whiplash when I was researching about it.)

So, considering these two interpretations of 悪縁 (akuen), that begs the question, what is Law's connection with Luffy?

On surface-level, they are enemies as Law said so himself. They're rivals when it comes to One Piece. Their common ground, which is only known among people that Law trusts the most, is sharing the same secret name of D. However, I will take one step ahead and say that they both went through the same tragic fate of losing their loved ones, for being weak and powerless to protect them. They were both involved in circumstances where if they were capable enough, they could've saved the person they loved the most. Doomed by the narrative and subjected to trauma that breaks their heart and spirit should they be lesser men to handle such misery and grief. It is unfortunate, disastrous, and cursed to love fully knowing the fact that the other person could die like the ones before them but these two have the biggest heart.

Of course, Law will never say it directly. Thus, settling for 悪縁 (akuen).

It gets better. He did say 悪縁も縁 (akuen mo en) and 縁 (en) itself means fate or destiny (especially a mysterious force that binds two people together). Additionally, も (mo) is also a particle that is used for emphasis.

The implication, in turn, of what Law said to Buggy can be translated this way: Strawhat-ya and I (will) eventually be enemies, but an evil connection is (the futuristic possibility of Luffy becoming his enemy) is fate (that binds them).

Law made sure to emphasize that their "evil connection" is fate: specifically, that mysterious force brought them together and compelled him to be there, that he was meant to sail to Marineford, and help Luffy escape.

These two translations are the closest that I found to be accurate but it's still scratching the surface of what Law said:

This entire panel between Ivankov and Law makes it funnier because he clocked him IMMEDIATELY.

Ivankov asked if he's friends with Luffy to which he replied: no.

He also emphasized that that he doesn't have any obligation to help him but then went on to say this:

親切 (shinsetsu) means kind, generous, gentle, considerate. 不安 (fuan) refers to anxiety, uneasiness, worry, apprehension. These are surprisingly direct words but of course, Law had to go back and be cryptic again when he followed up with 理屈 (rikutsu), which could mean two things: theory, reason, logic or (unreasonable) argument, excuse.

I think this panel did a good job for translating it.

Law himself is providing Ivankov here the benefit of the doubt. To reiterate, Ivankov beats him to the punch which makes their entire interaction so funny.

Again, brilliant translation for directly calling out Law's bullshit. Lmao. Ivankov says ��感 (chokkan) here. It means intuition, instinct, hunch. Please take the next statement that I will say with a grain of salt but "instinctively moving your body" is usually associated with the context of being reckless to the point of directly exposing oneself to danger, consequences be damned, in order to protect someone.

Even Law himself acknowledged that he's not obligated to be there, so why?

Unfortunately, this is the elephant in the room that Law will never address. Several characters even made sure to point out that he helped Luffy two years ago and he purposely dodges that topic.

One thing I can guarantee is that Law never did it to get Luffy to agree for the alliance. Hell, he thought of the alliance after reuniting with Luffy! He adjusted his plans by then. Additionally, he never used the fact that he saved Luffy's life as his bargaining chip and leverage to get him on board the alliance.

Lastly, this is too much for saving a life on a whim, isn't it, Law?

[teafaellana]

Just a quick lil sketch. Them.

[baeshijima]

since maintenance has (i think) just begun . . .

MAY ALL CHASCA WANTERS BE CHASCA HAVERS !!!

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HAPPY 5.2 EVERYONE 🫶

[aleneagain]

Comic for the fic Plasticity by @mixelation

[theemporium]

the average conversation between me and @scuderiahoney

[percijester]

stupid thing i just realized but like. the temperature in ninjago was probably like summer/spring temps at the end of s11. zane had been in the never realm for 60+ years. bro was probably defrosting like mariah carey 💀

[nightbeforethend]

Jiwoong from zerobaseone LET ME TALK TO YOU PLEASE

[spilling-blood]

I will do proper chapter posting when I am home and without a headache but...Fukuzawa's expressions oh my god.

[jac-is-procrastinating-again]

Oh dear I laughed so hard at this…

For those who saw the fan fic request, you may have the Hammer Horror version here! https://archiveofourown.org/works/50102293

[xisanamii]

yosen's double-ace is good at making brown-haired people under 182cm a little flustered

(also thanks rabbit's sexy big humongous galaxy brain for giving birth to murasaku. i haven't been the same since then.)

[shdwtouch]

still feeling really anxious and bad so I decided to do something to distract myself. one of my friends has in-laws staying with her and husband, and they're sleeping in their computer room. currently my friend has a screenshot from BG3 set as her computer wallpaper, and was telling our friend group how she almost accidentally left her computer on for her ultra conservative / religious in-laws to see. my other friend was like leave it up for them to see but she said no, so I decided to make an "in-law safe" version of the picture for her to put up instead XD

the original screenshot:

my "in-law safe" version:

so... you need "in-law safe" graphics and screenshots this holiday season ? hit me up. this was actually a lot of fun and good editing practice.

[saltygirafe]

all the lesbian sex in bg3 is GREAT until you realize 2 out of 4 ladies have CLAWS y'all. CLAWS. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT A NAIL CLIPPER IS hellO?????

when i say murder my coochie I DO NOT MEAN IT LITERALLY

anyways good game

[dilemma-danger]

i needed to share this bc its HILARIOUS😭😭😭

k so basically i met someone on youtube who wanted to talk to me privately, so i gave her my tumblr to dm me. we started talking and i saw a lot of red flags and was uncomfortable, so i cut it off. today, i got THIS message.

aka, #1 attention seeking behavior, and obviously a lie. so i replied accordingly!

apologies for the swearing, but i felt it was appropriate. keep in mind, i met this person only a couple of days ago.

also, that last message seemed a bit suspicious to me. how did she tell you about it? right before she slipped into a "coma"? or before that? idk man

"going to rot in hell with the boys💯💯💯💪💪💪"

literally wth😭😭😭

anyways i just thought this was really funny

she ended up blocking me right after the rot in hell message, and i blocked her back

[justalittlebluetiefling]

Man, I've really missed anime because it really has the most unhinged reveals of all time. Nel was the third esapada and has literally been in the form of a child (you know, with no memories) and healing Ichigo with her mucus or something.

[chloelouygo]

I bought a linkin park cd today and my mum has already stolen it for her car-