#IDK it just struck me

[ethan-elliott]

I don’t know if this has been said before but on the topic of Niko’s monochromatic outfits after the sprites — in episode 3 she is wearing green, which we later learn means emotional stability - this is after the turmoil of having the sprites removed from her and finding out ghosts are real etc literally like the day before (so she is probably seeking that stability), and also contrasts with the upset of Charles’ apparent emotional stability (up until now we mostly see him like Edwin does, with his seemingly unshakable optimism) with him getting so angry and upset that he gets trapped in the loop in the Devlin house

[vinestaff]

for what it's worth, i was telling the truth when I said I enjoyed working with you

[demon-of-the-ancient-world]

Hate (affectionate) how it's made so clear from the very beginning of part 1 just how loved Paul is by his family and household. Both his parents, Duncan, Gurney, Thufir, even Dr Yueh all clearly care so deeply for this kid, and we're shown that time and time again.

Cut to the end of part two, and almost every one of those people is gone. The only ones who remain are a weird, came-back-wrong version of Jessica, and Gurney who has gone from mentor to worshipper. Paul goes from someone deeply loved and valued for who he is by a small but caring group of people - to someone followed and worshipped and feared by thousands. They're obsessed with him in a way, as a leader and "messiah", but nobody loves him.

The only one remaining who loves him for who he is is Chani, who leaves him because in the end that love isn't enough to bring who he is back.

[buggachat]

(random s5 finale musings) tbh I don't think Marinette chose to keep The Secrets™ from Adrien because Gabriel asked her to. I feel like Marinette keeping secrets like that is so consistent with her character; she hates giving people bad news, she hates rocking the boat, she hates upsetting people, she always chooses to keep any 'controversial' information to herself for as long as she can get away with (examples: bubbler scarf, telling Queen Bee she was benched, confessing to Adrien, warning Chat Noir about Scarabella or Rena Furtive, never told Chat Noir about Chat Blanc, etc) that I just totally believe she would've done it either way. She was even already having nightmares about Adrien hating her for finding out she defeated his father, so I feel like Gabriel's request was moreso giving her a go-ahead than it was a primary deciding factor, yknow?

[waitineedaname]

thinking about sqq using the leaves to end the fight between binghe and ming fan, even though he loses b-points in the process, and how this establishes a pattern of his: even when he's concerned with his own safety, he sacrifices it to protect binghe

[esdeaths]

Are you telling me that the "legendary battle" gloreth waged against the monsters was just a child raising a play sword against their shapeshifting best friend because her village was scared of them and now an entire civilization is built on the ideaolgy of a glorious knight fighting a great evil thats only based on the fear of a very small group of people 1000 years ago

[lavellaned]

One thing that I find myself appreciating about solavellan is how Solas doesn’t coddle Lavellan at all. He offers help and guidance, of course, but he doesn’t treat her like a dumb baby who is incapable of higher thinking or can’t understand consequences.

If Lavellan does fucks up it’s not met with a patronizing, infantilizing, chauvinistic attitude. He’s very much like, “hey wtf you’re smarter than this get it together”.

I love solavellan so much because it’s a dynamic that is naturally sprinkled with power imbalances (mortal x immortal, head of a world power x elven apostate, etc.) yet they truly treat each other as equals.

Their love is built on a foundation of deep respect for one another and that means so much to me.

[xoxoemynn]

It's Crying For No Discernible Reason Except For The Fact I Really Miss Our Flag Means Death And Still Can't Believe It Was Cancelled hours.

[friezaglasiencold]

The reason Kuriza is so different from you is quite simple: King Cold put an inordinate and frankly traumatising amount of pressure on both you and your brother to be nothing leas than exceptional, with the rule that to be anything less was to be considered a failure.

Meanwhile, all you’ve ever wanted for Kuriza is for him to be happy. You’ve broken the cycle your family has been in for Zalama knows how long despite everything and your son is happy.

Be proud of that, you funky little lizard man.

((OOC I love how you write Frieza and Kuriza’s relationship, I find the idea of Frieza accidentally breaking his family’s cycle of abuse and thus ending the Cold’s legacy of tyranny over U7 despite Frieza being the franchise’s Main Asshole both hysterical and yet heartwarming. You’re doing a great job!))

There were ways in which I was wronged, I’m sure. But I was never “less than exceptional”; I’ve been a damned prodigy since the minute I opened my eyes. My brother, my father—my son—all pale in comparison.

No, there was never anything else I could have been.

[i-bring-crack]

A–Aventio TGCF idea?? Wherein Civil God Veritas Ratio meets the infamous Ghost King Aventurine during his first mission cuz cuz like— The "live for me" paralels?!? The one who has all the luck partner as well?!? The villain who was actually not the Villain this whole time!?!? The loving humanity a little too much it causes their downfall !?!?!?

Rant AU in the tags proceed with caution

[sableprince]

does anybody else see my vision? anybody?

[hsfavoriteworlds]

I've been sitting on my feelings about this show for a couple of days now and I can't stop thinking about how lonely Yeong is. Nothing captures his self-inflicted loneliness quite like those small moments in episode 7 when he’s with the T-aras. When they are comforting Eun Su and then head to the hotel room, you see him just hang back, silently observing and slightly confused as the T-aras walk ahead and/or barge into the room while he stays behind for a second or two. It hits you then—you can feel the weight of his solitude, this deep sense of loneliness that goes beyond his romantic life. It’s all in how he carries himself in those moments that are supposed to be chaotic and fun, how he’s not walking in step with them. It's a constant reminder of how he isolates himself even when surrounded by his closest friends, and that just.... hurts.

[quinn-pop]

Metadede

yep. metadede 👍👍

dedede is great at getting people to stop overworking by the process of Shenanigans. even if it’s just taking a little break

meta’s weakness is fighting so egging him on usually works

[loki-loving-lesbian]

I’m still bitter about how people treated Asgore as a villain in a game about having the choice to hear everyone’s story and see their perspective and look beneath the surface instead of immediately reacting with hostility

[celestialrealms]

barbatos letting himself be loved and cared for. barbatos letting himself be loved and cared for!!!