#I wonder what happened lmfao

[tariah23]

I got work at 11pm tonight. Also, my sister just texted me to let me know that one of my old, good friends from HS is a heavy MAGA supporter now……. 😭!!!!

[mymarifae]

hsr's a great game it's like "hey here's this guy who's a cyborg cowboy of all things isn't that fun. look at how wild and flamboyant and entertaining he is! an automatic censor was installed into his universal translator when he got his rockin robot bod so he can't swear anymore and this is especially funny in the cn and jp text of the game because his swears are replaced with things like sweetie, baby, and cutie."

"also his entire homeland was wiped out by the intergalactic capitalistic monolith that's been cruelly siphoning valuable resources from countless planets with little to absolutely no regard for the residents. they spared nothing once their boss gave them the go ahead to use military force. not even his baby daughter, who had just barely learned how to walk."

"he never got the chance to erect a grave for her. or the other loved ones he lost."

[coolfunstrawberry]

James normally is so confident and cocky but one time he's talking to Sirius just like normally he would and oh uh. is it just him or is Sirius looking... a little bit too handsome? Too pretty? And now he's avoiding eye contact and lowkey stuttering but still trying to talk to him

[moodyseal]

i hear you are 🤡clowning🤡 over Commodus coming to his senses so I have slid into your inbox to 🤡clown🤡 with you about it

What 🤡clown🤡 thoughts have you been harboring about this👀

for science.

🤡<-me and you

SOMEONE WILLING TO CLOWN WITH ME A BIT okay uhm. I was mostly having thoughts about the reasons for his behaviour, actually, and in the end I came to the conclusion that he's not entirely unredeemable, or at least he wasn't up until the fight at the Waystation in TDP, where he became a serious threat to the lives of the people who lived there (and actually got Heloise killed)

Like, if you ignore for a moment his past deeds and historical background (because if we accepted the atrocities as quirky parts of Apollo's personality we can do the same for him /j) and look at what he actually did for the first two thirds of the book, you'll notice that he wasn't as cruel as, say, Caligula or Nero. For example, he didn't kill all the prisoners he was holding captive, like Caligula would've done, even if Georgina (and maybe Hunter, since she's one of Artemis' hunters) was the only one that was actually useful in luring Apollo in, and at the end of the book he was still agreeing to let everyone go as long as Apollo and Meg went with him.

This shows that he is capable of some kind of restraint and not totally incapable to be reasoned with, which makes for some solid villain redemption arc material; the only problems, other than his small bloodlust problem that, again, we'll skip over for now and deal with some other day, are

a) the behavioural issues his relationship with his father led to (that could've been actually dealt with if only someone told him that therapists are an option today),

b) his ugly, horrid desire of revenge against Apollo,

and c) his narcissistic tendencies, which resulted in him not acknowledging the whole concept of. You know. Other people's feelings and how his actions might affect them.

They're all intrinsically tied together, and as a whole they're the main reason why, in the past as well as after his death and deification, Commodus was unwilling to accept any sort of help or suggestion coming from the people around him, and Apollo specifically. Before his death, he didn't acknowledge that there was a problem with his behaviour at all; to him, his actions were always right, and the people around him were vilifying him when he didn't deserve it, all while trying to suffocate his desires and needs. The lack of his father's support throughout his adolescence only intensified those feelings, and at the same time rendered him all the more vulnerable, making him latch strongly onto anyone he felt like would always support him—Apollo, in this case. Inevitably, the betrayal of the only person he trusted unconditionally (which was done for Rome and its citizens' own good, but was still a betrayal) had an explosive result, leading to Commodus' attitude worsening, him becoming effectively deaf to the guidance of anyone who didn't agree with him (when in the past there was a chance that maybe he would have listened to Apollo, at least, had he intervened sooner) and, finally, him making his life's goal destroying Apollo's life.

Despite the fact that any last bit of love Commodus had for him turned into blinding hatred, though, there were still some feelings in his heart that weren't rage. He didn't show them; on the contrary, he tried to hide them, and that's because they were a sign that there was still some vulnerability left in him—that he cared, to a degree. Had Commodus' revenge been the two dimensional kind, where he didn't give any sign of care about what happened two thousand years before and operated solely on the train of thought of "kill, maim, destroy" even when he barely thought about Apollo being the reason he died, I wouldn't have thought of there being a chance of him coming to his senses. But instead, with these feelings, Commodus demonstrated that he didn't forget, and that as much as he hid himself behind his glitter and his spectacles and his luxurious palaces, what Apollo did ultimately affected him. He still cared about what Apollo did in the past, and about what he was doing in the present too. In a way (and this is purely my personal perception, as everything I've written above is) it seemed that, consciously or subconsciously, he was even waiting for some sort of feedback, for a response that Apollo didn't give.

Why else would he insist so much? For what other purpose would he throw back his death in Apollo's face again and again, if not to get a reaction out of him?

I don't actually know how, exactly, it would be possible to fix all these issues, as well as their relationship. I have thought a lot about a scenario where Commodus realizes he's in the wrong, where Apollo manages to bring him to the good side just like he did with Lityerses, and this behaviour of his is exactly the reason why I never figured out how it would happen. How do you help someone who doesn't want to be helped? Apollo tried and failed, didn't he?

Maybe not enough.

It's true that Commodus was a selfish, arrogant man, as it is true that Apollo tried to help him, only giving up on his insistence when the man he loved went down a path of no return. It's also true that he didn't reprimand him for what he did once, trying to get to him through good humour and support, being too permissive when Commodus didn't need permissiveness, but some strength of character from someone he trusted. It's also true that Apollo never apologized.

I don't remember much about TDP and TTT, but didn't Apollo never mention once to Commodus the reasons for what he did? He cried about that day on his own, never with him, never showing Commodus that he has suffered for that murder just as much as he did.

Maybe the apology wouldn't have changed anything, maybe Commodus would've stayed the same ruthless man he's been for the whole series. But I like to think that it could've potentially stirred something inside him anyway.

[wcbweblog]

thinking 'bout them again <3

[skunkes]

Absolutely firehose blasting good vibes your way cheye!!! So happy and proud of you for pursuing the life you want even though it's hard. Manifesting cheysperity (cheye prosperity)

thank u! when me and my dad were breaking the news to my mom even he was telling her that he isn't thrilled about it either, but I've had so little Say over my life, all my life, that this needs to be something I can choose for myself for once...now I jst hope it actually all goes thru + happens ^_^

[kimmkitsuragi]

help me my mom is shipping me with some random chinese man whom i helped buying tickets

[notjusthespongenextdoor]

Every single post about the american education system, at least, that's like "you did learn this in school you just weren't paying attention lol" severely overestimates the amount of things the average usamerican is actually taught in school

[franeridan]

something that's been driving me insane about dgm 253 is that p!Lavi says that the innocence favours those with a particularly adverse fate and he considered himself a bringer of disaster, yet bookman and he were on the side of the noahs during that war meaning that they were not chosen by the innocence back then? their fate wasn't tragic enough for the innocence to take interest in them?? But current Lavi's is??? p!Lavi was abandoned by his village took part in the holy war chose to abandon his clan to follow neah sacrificed his body heart and soul for p!Allen and you're telling me current Lavi's fate is worse?? head in hands I can't do this

[cosmic-ships]

Me: Ohhh..

Roommate: What?

Me: There's a tiny ant in my tea...

*looks at my mug, fishes it out with a spoon*

Roommate: .... I think there is a second one in th---

*sips my tea*

Roommate staring in absolute horror: THERE WAS A SECOND ONE!

Me: I'm uping the antea

Roommate staring at me like -_-

Me: ..... Get it.. ante..ANT-TEA... becau-

Roommate disgusted: I GET IT

Me smirking: I drank an ant :3

Roommate: What is wrong with you!?

Me walking down the hall into my room: HAH...yeah pretty fucked right!?

Roommate starts losing her shit in the living room

[3416]

people acting like keefe isn't 100% a bitch to his players when he needs to be like... he's a virgo bro lmfao. criticism is IN his literal wheelhouse, you buffoons.

[glacialswordsman-a]

🖤 why not??

prompt

attractiveness:

repulsive / hideous / ugly / not attractive / unappealing / not unattractive / meh / no preference / ok / mildly attractive / nice looking / cute / adorable / attractive / pleasant on the eyes / good looking / hot / sexy / beautiful / gorgeous / hot damn / would tap that / perfect / godlike / holy fuck there are no words.

personality:

grating / irritating / frustrating / boring / confusing at best / awkward / unreasonable / psychotic / disturbing / interesting / engaging / affectionate / aggressive / ambitious / anxious / artistic / bad tempered / bossy / charismatic / appealing / unappealing / creative / courageous / dependable / unreliable / unpredictable / predictable / devious / dim / extroverted / introverted / egotistical / gregarious / fabulous / impulsive / intelligent / sympathetic / talkative / up beat / peaceful / calming / badass / flexible.

how likely they would have sex with them:

not if they were the last person on earth and the world was ending / fuck no! / never / no way / not likely / not sure / indifferent / I’m asexual / maybe / probably / it depends / fairly likely / likely / yeah sure / yes / would tap that / hell yes / fuck yes! / wishing that could happen right now / as many times as possible / we are already having sex.

level of friendship:

never in a million years / worst of enemies / enemies / rivals / indifferent / neutral / acquaintance / friendly toward each other / casual friends / friends / good friends / best friends / fuck buddies / bosom buddies / practically the same person / would die for them / true friends / my only friend.

first impression of them:

i hate them so much / i don’t like them / i don’t trust them / they annoy me / they’re weird / I’m indifferent / meh / they seem alright / they’re growing on me / truce / I think I like them / I like them / I’m not sure if I trust them / I trust them / they’re cool / they’re genuine / I think we’re going to get along / I really like them / I think I’m in love / oh fuck they’re hot / I love them.

current impression of them:

i hate them so much / i don’t like them / i don’t trust them / they annoy me / they’re weird / I’m indifferent / meh / they seem alright / they’re growing on me / truce / I think I like them / I like them / I’m not sure if I trust them / I trust them / they’re cool / they’re genuine / I think we’re going to get along / I really like them / I think I’m in love / oh fuck they’re hot / I love them.

[anduln]

— the journey back home (home is where the heart is) ch. 2

Naleidea recounts how Wrathion and Anduin came to join in the expedition’s adventures in Stormwind, and the Dragon Isles. A snippet.

‘Uh, s-sorry?’

‘I asked if you’re a healer,’ she repeated, unfazed. ‘Are you alright, lad? Not afraid of boat rides, are you? It’s a long way from Stormwind to the Dragon Isles!’ she belly-laughed. Somehow, her demeanor alone was enough to snap Anduin out of it, if only slightly, and he smiled in response. He forced himself to lower his hand.

‘Yes ma’am, I am a healer. And not a problem, no. I’m looking forward to being a part of the Dragonscale Expedition, miss…?’

‘Toddy Whiskers, but none of that ‘miss’ stuff! Just call me Toddy. And you are…?’

Uh… ‘J… Je... rek. Jerek.’ His cheeks burned. He had no idea where that name came from. I mean, who even comes up with a name like that? Derek with a ‘J’? It’d clearly been far too long since he’d spoken with anyone that wasn’t himself, and his social skills might’ve been rustier than he’d like to admit.

‘Jerek…?’ Toddy frowned, but quickly recovered, not wanting her new recruit to get offended and abandon ship. ‘Well, that’s a unique name for a unique fellow. Welcome aboard, Jerek! Just sign these papers and we’ll be off in half an hour.’ Toddy stepped onto the ship and headed towards the crewmates, no doubt to help them get started to leave, while Anduin read the papers.

‘The Dragonscale Expedition Contract

We decline any and all responsibility over accidents due to unforeseen events, such as, but not limited to: shipwrecks, hunter proto-dragons, banana-throwing marmonis—’ Marmonis? ‘—etc. Rules and guidelines to be respected within the expedition are as follow:…’

Anduin quickly read it over, noting nothing out of the ordinary, except for a few unknown words, but he signed. He looked at the deck, full of researchers and adventurers like him: all eager to learn, live, and get away, though none knew what they were really getting into. Equal footing, he thought, much calmer than he was a few minutes ago.

‘All aboard the ship,’ the captain cried. ‘We set sail for the Dragon Isles!’ A cheer erupted from the crowd and Anduin couldn’t help but laugh. To think he was about to return to the Keep that same morning…

No, he wasn’t ready to go back to the throne. Not yet.

The Dragon Isles await.

you can read all about how wrathion & anduin came to, unknowingly, be in the same place at the same time after wrathion spent years looking for him! the entire chapter is on my ao3 @.sunglloss :~)

[piplupod]

turns out if you tell somebody straight out "I don't like to talk about food, I have a hard time with it as is" then they will sometimes shut up about health and diet lol

[fivehundredsporks]

love how one of the boons you can request for defeating the blight in DAO is having the entire Hinterlands being given to the Dalish, and then that is just ignored for the rest of the series

[moe-broey]

Guy who isn't caught up in FEH yet voice: