#Imagine being a physical media fan only and seeing that for the first time

[thyandrawrites]

Epinagi 3 is so fun because we have pages like this:

And then pages like this:

In the same volume and the whiplash is real

[astrow1zar6]

Sun + Moon Combo

Hot takes pt.2

Leo sun libra moon: talk about EXPENSIVE. But seriously though these people are super boujee. And if your love language isn’t gift giving or words of affirmation you can forget dating these folks. Relationships are usually pretty big for these people and they usually demand a lot of your attention. The types that love being shown off. Could be really good at cosmetics such as makeup, fashion, skin care ect. This placement gives Maddie from Euphoria. They usually don’t have a hard time attracting popularity due to their charming magnetism. I imagine ppl with this placement smell good asffff. However they can be very vain and superficial when it comes to the people they associate with. Could only go for attractive friends or partners which leads to surface level relationships. Could also be very materialistic.

Pisces sun Scorpio moon: oh lord lol. These people are very intense but quietly intense. Like they come off as sweet and soft spoken but you can feel this depth to them that you know is just lurking behind their sweet exterior. I describe these people to be like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. They seem innocent but lowkey be psychotic asf😭 they are kinda hard to get to know on a deep level due to their secretive nature. It’s like u can sense their depth but it’s rare you’ll ever see it in the light. These people hide parts of themselves they believe is too intense for others to handle or they are just embarrassed/ashamed by certain parts of themselves. They can be pretty manipulative if you cross them. Silent treatments are very common with this combo, they could be the types to start drama then hide their hand. Usually big introverts. You should learn to show who you truly are without shame it will heal sooo much🫶🏽

Taurus sun cancer moon: I’d die to have this combo as my mother. I can imagine these people are AMAZING cooks and just overall good caregivers in general. This is a big homebody placement as well you don’t really see people with this combo always out and about. They feel their most comfortable and happiest when they are home with a fridge full of food and their favorite show playing. There make some of the most loyal partners and loving parents. Can have an issue with being a bit of a pushover (unless you got some fire in ur chart) due to their feminine nature they can be very passive and not stand up for what they believe is right all they time. Also because they value comfort (a lil too much) they can miss a lot of big opportunities because they don’t like uncertainty which can make taking risks scary as hell to them. But overall sweet placement.

Taurus sun libra moon: Soooo how does it feel to be Gods favorite? Huh 😤 I’d die to have this combo. With a Double Venus energy you can have a very charming and disarming personality. You are very approachable to most which is why you attract partners and friends to you like bees to honey. Can be very soft spoken and a little shy at first. Usually really good dancers/ singers. These people are usually pretty physically attractive as well and have a greater chance of becoming famous whether social media or people just noticing you for your looks in public. These people are not a fan of arguing/confrontation they usually try to avoid it at all costs. They have a tendency to push aways topics that really need to be dealt with for the sake of keeping the peace. They can also be a bit basic too in the things they like. They usually go for what’s trendy or popular not much creativity ngl. They can have a tendency to copy others. But overall very top tier combo.

Virgo sun Aqua moon: idk why I think of Jimmy Neutron when I see this combo 😭 I can imagine these folks to be very smart and wise beyond their years. Probably a very big “out the box” thinker. They give a bit of an aloof genius vibe. I can imagine these people having BIG god complexes. Could throw people off because you can make others feel pretty dumb or inferior at times. They usually don’t have a lot of friends in their circle because they tend to be picky. Big on intellectual talks and debates as well. Not the most romantic because they value freedom and independence over being held down. They are also pretty reserved so it’s harder for them to relate to people.

Gemini sun Sag moon: ik a secret hates to see you coming. This is the ultimate yapper placement. They are usually very loud and cheerful and are always down for a party. I never met someone with this combo who wasn’t a big extrovert. They are a little weird when things get too emotional I notice. Whether it’s talking about their feelings or sharing romantic feelings they are usually very uncomfortable expressing themselves in an emotional way. This lack of depth can cause your relationships to be kinda fake. They can talk a lot of shit about others as well and surround themselves with people who also talk a lot of shit or gossip a lot. These ppl imo give off a fake vibe but they are pretty fun to hang out with!

[mattsturnioloarchive]

Imagine being in a relationship with Matthew Sturniolo (Part 2)

Disclaimers: It's my first time writing, so forgive me if it's not great. Nothing written here reflects reality, so please, don't freak out. It's just something written from fan to fan. If you don't like this type of content, don't read it. This content is original, written by me. English is not my first language, so feel free to correct me on anything.

• Matt is very afraid of people in general being cruel to you, and since he's very protective, he'll be cautious about exposing your relationship on social media. But that doesn't mean he'll hide you from the world; on the contrary, he'll want people to know about you and how much you mean to him. He'll take you to dates and media events, hug you, hold your hand, sometimes give you a stolen kiss in public places. If he notices any kind of disrespect towards you, he'll step back from social media and limit contact with people, taking necessary steps to ensure you're not affected by it.

• When you two are alone, Matt is always making naughty jokes about everything and making you laugh until your belly hurts. He's also constantly acting cute and funny, using his baby voice just to see you smile. It took him a while to open up to you, but now you know that there are some sides of him that only you, Chris, and Nick know, and that makes you love him even more.

• Matt loves to show how much he cares and adores you in the smallest details. The lock screen and wallpaper of all his electronic devices are pictures of you, the two of you together, or your pet, of course. He's always buying gifts for you, caring first about the meaning and sentimental value, and never about the price. He loves seeing you wear his clothes and feeling at home in his house. He enjoys planning trips and special moments for the two of you, and loves you even more when, on some specific occasions, you take the initiative to include his siblings, or even Nate, in the plans.

• Matt loves spending time with you locked in the room. While you're lying in bed scrolling on your phone, he'll be stroking your hair. When you're reading, he'll lay on your chest trying to read what you're reading and watching your reactions. When you're watching something, he'll snuggle up to you or pull you as close as possible. And when he's gaming, he'll always keep a chair for you to be nearby and preferably with your legs on his lap or some form of physical contact.

• Matt is a traditional romantic. He'll take you to candlelit restaurants, give you flowers, take you on beach walks, prepare picnics, and go on park outings. He wants to live a movie-like romance with you because he knows it will make you happy. Matt will definitely give you a promise ring. He'll constantly plan the future with you, talking about a possible marriage, living with you until old age, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He'll always plan every detail of your day with your preferences and well-being in mind, as nothing matters more to him than your happiness.

Part 1

tag: @leah-loves-lilies

[paintbrushnebula]

A Post About Gwen and Miles G 😌 

See, now I am not one to be demanding as a fan of a piece of media, to expect that my headcanons or personal interpretations of a piece of media turn out correct. It'd be immature to assume one's prediction for how a piece of media will be written is the only correct way that it can be written and there's plenty of creative directions the story can go in BUT. I NEEEEED. I need Gwen and Miles G to have a dynamic that is JUST like how I see them in my brain, PLEASE. Please I beg. 

Like they have so much potential, oh my goodness, the platonic soulmates. 

What intrigues me about those two is that there's already a simple, surefire recipe that has been set in motion for a great little arc for the pair when you think about it. Because they're most likely going to meet in person in BTSV, they'll each have been fed a very problematic first impression of the other by the time they do. Miles G will get caught up to speed on the Spider Society situation, and Gwen's likely gonna charge into Earth 42 guns blazing assuming that Miles is in danger. So, it'd be nice if she found out that Miles G whacked Miles in the head. 

"You broke Miles' heart!"

"UMMM?????? You punched him in the face and tied him to a punching bag????"

"That's just siblinghood, you wouldn't get it." 

"!!!!!!!"

I imagine a it being a lot like that lol. Imagine Miles in between them struggling to keep them both from physically attacking each other XD

But then they'd set their grievances against each other aside pretty soon, because Miles' safety is gonna be on the line a lot in BTSV I feel, and they'd both sort of look at each other and see that they both share a strong drive to protect Miles. So it's sort of, "I don't like you, you don't like me, but we care about him, and we hate those guys (the Society, The Spot, etc.)." What's great is that I can see them start out only really tolerating each other out of a shared love for Miles (as a brother by Miles G and a friend and possible lover by Gwen, obv), but then they actually start to get to know each other over the course of time, and their connection grows beyond just loving Miles. They realize how much they have in common, how much they understand one another when so few people do, how in sync they are when thinking of a plan or on the battlefield, how mature for their age they both are. 

I really really really would like this to be what they're like in canon if they even interact that much 😭 

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

WIBTA if I posted my art from a zine early?

I (23nb) joined a zine for a semi obscure 2000s manga/anime as a page artist with two of my friends. I enjoy this media but I don't really consider myself in the fandom, I only joined because one of my aforementioned friends is a huge fan of it and the other friend is also a casual enjoyer and we thought it would be fun if we all did a zine together.

However.

Most zines have a timeline of around 9-10 months from beginning to publishing but this one's been in production for almost 2 years. I've been in a few zines and this one has the worst organization I've ever seen in any project. The timeline on the discord only covered the first 5 months and had no estimate for how long the production would be, but a year and a half for publishing is pretty unheard of. The only check-in for progress that I remember didn't even require sending in your piece, you just had to say if you were finished or not and only a handful of the 30ish people on the discord responded lmao. Both of my friends ghosted at this point and the Singular mod (there might be two mods. I can't really tell) didn't dm them to see if they still wanted to participate or anything. Since there is only one person doing everything me and a few others have asked if they need any help and every time the mod(s) say that they're fine. every month or two someone will ask how the production is going and the mod will answer, and then another month goes by and the cycle repeats. I think the zine has finally gone into its “preorder interest check” stage (so not the actual preorder) but judging by how long everything takes i estimate that it'll be another 2 months at least before it actually goes into preorder. Its also never been clear if this is a free zine or if the sales will be donated to charity or distributed among the contributors. Since there's Allegedly going to be a physical copy it's gotta at least use the sales money to pay for production and shipping costs, but I have no idea if I'll be compensated with a physical copy or any money, especially if I do the thing that I might be TA for.

So here's my actual question. WIBTA if I posted the art I made for the zine before the mod says it's ok to do so? A big part of zine etiquette is that you do not post the final piece until the zine is finished, and the repercussions for someone who does range from a mod dming them to take it down or being kicked out of the zine entirely or in the absolute worst case, called out and blacklisted in the fandom and zine circles (I don't think anything that serious will happen to me but I have anxiety so I'm always imagining the worst thing) Most of the people on Tumblr in this fandom are kind of annoying fandom mom millennial types so I don't really want to deal with any possible backlash from them lol. If I just posted my art on Instagram idk if any of them would see it, but they Definitely would if I posted on Tumblr since the zine originated on there and it's such a small tag. I'm also so frustrated with the experience I kind of want to write something cunty in the description about how it's a zine piece for a zine that probably will never come out but I know that's just being petty and would probably invite drama. Also since I drew this thing a year and a half ago it's a little busted looking so I might redraw parts of it, so posting it would still be kinda shitty but it would technically be a different piece from the original one I submitted to the zine.

What are these acronyms?

[tgmsunmontue]

More than movie magic... 3/24

Hangster AU. Explicit (eventually). Jake is a Hollywood actor and Bradley is a stunt coordinator. Jake's about to make a few self-discoveries.

ONE TWO

THREE

                “Have you seen this?”

“What?” Bradley asks, looking up from where he’s doing his stretches; they’re meat to be practicing parkour today. Natasha gives him an eye roll and he takes the proffered phone from her outreached hand, gives her a look when he sees Jake Seresin's face paused on the screen.

                “Do I want to watch this?” Bradley asks her, because he knows his little crush didn’t go unnoticed,

                “Yeah you do. It’s only about thirty seconds. You've got a fan...”

                “What?”

                “Just watch it.”

                He presses play and it’s a promo interview for the film which is due to come out in about six weeks. It’s been over a year since he worked on it, worked with Jake, and he may have followed Jake on a couple of social media platforms just to stay up-to-date on his whereabouts. Not that he trusts them, too used to false trails sometimes being laid by Mav. But there are still the pretty pictures, and Jake Seresin is definitely a pretty picture. He turns up the sound and ignores Natasha’s snort of amusement.

                “So, Jake, there was a lot of stunt work in this movie. Did you have to prepare for it in any particular way?”

“I had to prepare for the physical presentation aspect of the role and look good with my shirt off, but in terms of stunts, well. No. I did as much as I was allowed, but Bradshaw and his team are very good and very dedicated about ensuring no-one gets hurt on set. I wasn't deemed experienced enough for a lot of the particular stunt work involved.”

“That’s a shame. Maybe you need to do a movie where you can tap into your experience doing rodeo.”

                “Yeah, maybe. Can you imagine the insurance required though?”

The studio audience laugh and Bradley decides he needs to find out what kind of rodeo Jake did exactly, because there isn’t any mention of him doing any of that type of stuff now, which makes sense given how busy he is as an actor. He misses the next question the interviewer asks, but his attention is on Jake anyway;

                “Bradley, uh, Bradshaw, is very good at what he does. He kept everyone performing the stunts incredibly safe.”

                “Look at him getting all flustered about using your first name,” Natasha says, poking him in the shoulder and Bradley thinks she might have a point.

                Hmm.

                Interesting.

                Later that night he finds the interview again and rewatches it. He’s well aware of the image that is crafted for actors in Hollywood, the careful dissemination of information and pictures released in order to create a narrative. He grew up watching it all and already knew he didn’t want to be a part of it, at least not front and center like actors are. Of course he’s still working in the industry and has helped formulate parts of those narratives. Jake was not born to parents who worked in Hollywood.

                There was a time before, a time when Jake was maybe captured on film before his image was carefully maintained and presented to the world and he wants to see it, needs to see it. Of course it feels a little skeevy to be searching for old videos but he can’t find it in himself to care. He could say he’s seeking a professional point of view on exactly what Jake’s past experience is but no, he’s simply curious as to what the interviewer was referring to.

                There are lots of videos. Whole channels dedicated to Jake Seresin’s days as an up-and-coming rodeo star before he was scouted to audition for his first role at the age of seventeen. There are compilations. Some are set to music and the comments make him remind himself to not read any more comments, even if he does agree with them.

                Fucking hell.

FOUR

[abybweisse]

Hello there, I have been going around asking a few media analysts/theorists the same (albiet kinda contreversial??) question.

soooo i think the likelyhood of Sebas eating o!ciel's soul is hella likely towards the end of the series.

and although i think this isn't a bad ending, i am TERREFIED over how it will play out visually.

In the black butler live-action movie, Sebas kisses our earl in order to eat his soul, and in the end of the season 1 anime, a similar implication was shown.

I mean, I know we can't exactly conclude what scene Yana will draw out for us or even the solid conclusion in general, but do you believe that visually, a "kiss" between both characters will be shown in the manga?

Personally, I would be utterly dissapointed to follow a manga for so long for it to show a whole minor and adult kissing, even if it isn't romantic, because people will interpret it the wrong way (s*baciel shippers) or just be justifably uncomfortable by it (normal kuro fans).

have a nice day!

How will/would Sebastian collect our earl's soul?

Well, keep in mind that the live action movie doesn't even have "Ciel" in it. It's Sebastian brought back to the human realm by a female direct descendant of "Ciel", suggesting that "Ciel" lives to be old enough to have kids. It's implied that Undertaker is out of the picture by now, as the somewhat steampunk reaper is no one we've met before.

In the downright horrible adaptation, everyone in the future, by then, is now Japanese. The girl has to deal with situations that are ridiculously similar to her ancestor's ordeals. Basically, it was like... a way to have that kiss without both characters (or actors) being male, as if that made the age difference no longer relevant. Age of consent in Japan is rather low (like 13?), but still. And they work-in the idea that she has to dress as a boy to be taken seriously by others (and get her inheritance?), just like our earl thinks he has to pretend to be his older twin. This gives those shippers something to work with, despite the fact it's a female actor and a female character.

However, in s1 of the anime, Sebastian does look like he's about to go in for the kiss of death. That's not necessarily what he's about to do -- he might just get close to our earl's face and literally (and not sexually) suck out his soul. Like... we might see his soul physically ripped from his body and passing through the air from one to the other. But, again, fan service prevails in the anime, so they stop right before Sebastian begins to feed... leaving the intended next move to the imaginations of the viewers.

What worries me is the fact the manga series is also chock full of fan service for shippers. I'm hoping it's a "rip his soul out" scene without locked lips, though I expect their faces to get close, as they have before several times throughout the series.

Chronologically, we have this scene (drawn twice) from ch138 and ch139, depicting when they first made the contract. He gets right into his face (and upside down) when discussing payment.

Then ch62, the infamous bath scene shortly after Phantomhive Manor is restored.

And ch147, just after our earl destroys a roast duck.

There have been other occasions, I'm sure, but these are three very memorable ones... and two are about eating.

It's interesting to note that the only time we've seen Sebastian approach our earl's face upside down (so far) is when clarifying the terms of his payment once the contract is completed.

I would like to see something similarly creepy (like upside down) when it's time to collect that payment... if their faces even have to get close. Reapers collect souls without getting close to faces. Then again, they use special tools and don't eat the souls. However, I imagine that demons don't necessarily have to remove souls through the mouth/nose, either, if they don't want to.

Sebastian, being the "perverted gourmet" that Yana-san calls him, is likely to choose a method that adds some garnishing touch to his meal. I honestly can't say what that might be, other than doing something that brings forth certain emotions (from the master) that enhance the flavors he seeks.

I sure hope that's not kissing.

[a-really-good-lawyer-abandoned]

Something I never see people talk about (which could be because I simply haven't come across it) is how rough forming a new hyperfixation can be, especially a core hyperfixation.

I've loved Star Trek for years. But for whatever reason, it wasn't until a couple years ago that something in my brain *clicked* and it became a new core hyperfixation.

In some ways it was better than past such hyperfixations because there is so much Star Trek out there to consume, between shows and films and then the fandom content because this fandom has been alive and well for over 50 years, gave birth to modern fandom.

But that didn't change the fact that, for the ensuing six months, it consumed my life - and not in the fun, tongue-in-cheek way we say 'this fandom consumes my life', like semi-hyperbole.

When I say it consumed my life, I mean it was near non-stop hyperfocus for months.

My apartment was constantly a mess, same as my sense of time. My sleep schedule was constantly erratic. I was often dehydrated, had frequent headaches, often found myself shaking from all the adrenaline surges. I dropped fifteen pounds almost without noticing (weight I shouldn't have dropped).

I was always drained, always disoriented, always distracted. It didn't feel good. Really, it felt distinctly bad, and I felt completely out of control to make it stop. If I made myself ignore the media and fic and fan art and all of that, it just meant I sank into myself, got lost in my head for hours on end.

After the first two months it began to gradually, slowly ease up, and when I hit around six months it stopped feeling like I was being dragged along and started to feel the way I want when it comes to hyperfixations - it was fun, mood-boosting. Engaging with it improved my mental health, instead of causing it, along with my physical health, to deteriorate.

That was probably the worst 'epsiode' I've had, but I've had them several times. The one when I developed the Daredevil hyperfixation thankfully lasted only two months, same as when it was FMA:B and BBC Merlin, and...three months, I think, for Star Wars? The one that got closest was Smallville, my first fandom hyperfixation, though I imagine some of that had to do with it coming out when I first had regular internet access. That one was maybe four or five months, and was dragged out by the fact that I was in high school so I was 'forced' away from it all by the anxiety of college applications and AP exams and all that fun stuff.

I love having these things. They've been good for me, for my emotional welfare - have helped me survive so much. I never regret that initial rough aspect, not that I've ever had the power to do things differently.

But it is rough, and one of the aspects of neurodivergence I've had the most trouble explaining to neurotypical people. They see it as simple obsession or addiction, something that I fell into and need to take steps to pull myself out of, rather than something that my brain just does at the drop of a hat and which won't stop until I go through that process. Trying not to, trying to mitigate it, just ends up dragging that process out. It can't be reduced or bypassed. It's just part of how my brain works.

And people trying to interfere with that, to 'fix' that by making me pay attention to other things, giving me tasks, whatever it may be - it does nothing to change it. If anything, it makes the whole thing much more destabalizing, in ways that can have major consequences for my state of mind, and I've had the experiences to prove it.

I'm not really sure where I'm going with this, but I just...wanted to put it out there. I think there can be shame attached to this reality - shame I've felt, and which I've come to recognize originates from neurotypical social expectations and a lack of understanding.

If this is something you've dealt with and have been shamed for, I hope this post can give you some comfort. It isn't a failing, isn't deviant, isn't indulgent. It just is, and you aren't bad or broken or weak because of it.

[literaryspinster]

I’m on ch 3 of your limoreau fic and I’m struggling a bit with the decision to make Powerlad racist, why does every story about Black people have to involve racism as a plot device?

I don’t believe it does. I just made that specific choice because one of the big themes of that story (and The Boys itself) is toxic celebrity culture, and I wanted to convey that theme in a way that felt somewhat high stakes without getting into big conspiracy territory or putting Marie through what Starlight went through (or any other sort of physical violence).

A privileged celebrity having their problematic nature exposed, only for their fans and those in power to go out of their way to protect them, often at the expense of the less protected people in their orbit, is something I’ve witnessed online multiple times, and as a Black woman it’s exhausting to see. I can only imagine what that’s like for those more directly affected. That’s kind of what I wanted to explore with that plotline.

I also don’t think racism is a thing that just exists in media to make Black people feel like they can never escape it. It’s an actual part of our lives. I’ve been disrespected and hurt on account of my race, and while the fact that that’s happened doesn’t define me, or even figure into my day to day life as much as it once did, it is something I’ve felt the need to grapple with in various ways, including through writing. I also address queerphobia and sexism but racism is what I feel the most equipped to unpack because it’s what I’ve dealt with the most in my interactions with people (I’m a part of the queer community but quite straight-presenting, and am not a part of a profession or lifestyle that’s heavily associated with men or manliness, so sexism isn’t something I tend to feel on a visceral level).

Furthermore, I believe racism is one of the ‘isms that speculative fiction actually tends to be the shyest about. I’ve watched plenty of mainstream content where sexism is addressed repeatedly, meanwhile race is never commented on in any way in spite of the cast of characters being racially diverse (The Beauty and the Beast remake is the example that stands out the most to me). Or I’ve seen white women dealing with sexism and only Black men dealing with racism while the Black women in the story are just kind of there (i.e. Outlander, a show I could not finish in spite of all of the praise it received). Or some entirely fictional creature or concept is meant as the stand in for racism. I understand wanting to read about different things, but I do believe that there’s a middle ground between making our stories entirely about race and just pretending that it doesn’t exist.

All that being said. Fanfic is meant for escapism, I get that. I wasn’t trying to make anyone feel annoyed or let down or anything like that, I was just doing what I always do when I’m writing a fanfic that’s not a complete AU, playing in someone else’s sandbox with someone else’s toys. The Boys is all about satirizing topics like public bigotry (and yeah, it’s a Gen V fic but the point of it was to imagine them in The Seven so therefore on The Boys). I’m not always a fan of how they go about it, but I do appreciate its point of view a fair amount more than something like South Park, or even the show’s own source material. I doubt I would have stuck with it for three seasons if that wasn’t the case. So when writing for a show that frequently lampoons racists and other types of ridiculous people, the decisions made with Powerlad came pretty naturally. If I’d known I’d be disappointing people to this degree (you aren’t the first to comment on this) then I would have maybe gone in a different direction. To be honest the criticism has taken the wind out of my sails a bit.

In spite of everything, the rest of the story is planned out and partially written. Even though the fandom is understandably in a bad place right now, I hope the way everything plays out feels rewarding to people who choose to finish.

[bentosandbox]

More sporadic Lone Trail ramblings/TLs

prev one here this time more about the saria/kirsten/mumu trio and fanservice and the CGs in general spoiler warning etc etc

1

(From 4-END) Silence asks Saria if she's incapable of standing against Rhine Lab because deep inside she's the same as them and when she finally answers she's like

......I'm sorry, Silence. I did think about it thoroughly, but I can't give you a definitive answer. If Kirsten's experiment does touch a law that should not have been, then I will stop her, just like all the mistakes Rhine Lab has committed over the years-- they ought to be corrected, for I have always believed, the more power one holds, the less they should act recklessly. But if I were to go back in time, to the moment where Kirsten and I first met, when everything had yet to transpire...I would not have stopped her then, nor the birth of Rhine Lab. Yes, even if I knew that Rhine Lab would create this many Catastrophes, even if I could have predicted that Kirsten, Parvis and Ferdinand would eventually grow out of control-- I would still have stood together with them as I did.

(From 5-END) Mumu:

Did you know? Back then, Saria and I even picked out Kirsten's clothes. Yup, Saria cares about fashion more than she does! (Control truly only has 1[or 2 lol] things in her brain)

Yara (HR and the one responsible for Silence2's outfit) is basically kind of a parent figure to Kirsten �� (so I guess they're a parallel to Silence and Iffy...)

uhm what else. the 3 of them used to go stargazing together and in a flashback mumu picks up a (shiny) rock

Mumu: Kirsten, see that rock on the ground? What does it look like? Kirsten: ...... Mumu: It's like Saria, right? It's so hard(like, firm) and yet it shines so 'perfectly'! Kirsten: ...Like the stars.

idk how global is going to do this part but in CN (and in JP?) Rhine Lab is literally 'Rhine Life' and mumu asks if Kirsten really wants to name it that instead of something like 'Rhine Physics' since she 'just wants to fly to the sky' and she says no, RL is good, because

I want to know what exactly are the stars we see. I want to know what lies beyond the barrier wrapping around us. I want to know...to see just what kind of land do we live in, if I can really take a look while standing among the stars.......Most of the answers I want are about 'us'.

oh one last one quote out of context for you fic writers Saria (to mumu): You're the same as always. The moment you get a little nervous, you forget just how frail your body is.

2

Love the idea of mumu being doc's bestie/oomfie but her and hol's lines/whatever else have irreparably damaged the AK ecosystem fr tbqhwyf and i thought skadol was bad lol. Now we'll have triple the NTR jokes great amazing wonderful (i launch myself into space)

'But its rationalized they're all the last of their kind!!!!' Justification doesn't fucking matter the damage has been done to their (perceived) characters i want my insane morally fucked up scientists not some generic lonely gf that steals the mc from other girls or some harem bullshit forgot what the term was and i dont want to know

Imagine getting a generic ass cg of 'pov mumu is so sad and helpless and needs your help to rescue her!!' (this happens after and not getting one for the extremely kino saria and mumu fight where you find out more about just how inter-connected the 3 of them were (are…?) and saria is first overwhelmed by all the water and she remarks how shes has never seen water(from mm) this turbulent before but within the waves she cant find the elf and all she finds is are sad eyes and tears…I can only feel pity for Mumu fans who don't give a damn about shipping themselves for her. speaking of CGs...

3

AK is clearly inspired and references a lot of IRL media and it shows with their graphic design work (UI, motion graphics etc) here's a link to a Lone Trail analysis but....for some reason the story CGs are quite bereft of the same energy (dare i say passion even lol) imo

ofc CGs are to immerse you in the story etc etc and they're really pretty but

how immersive is a fucking practically copypasted photobashed kirsten (the CG is very beautiful otherwise I love aZling4's rendering style sm.. probably my second favourite CG after the depressing 2nd lobby one you get post-ST4 where......shes also in the same pose.........motherfuckers)

Like man could you not have posed him any other way than hand in pocket with average cosplayer photoshoot lighting

this CG of hol almost getting rekt by saria is pretty weak imo that grip is non-existent nothing much to say (atm) about hol but that i love fanart where she looks/acts like a freak instead of (90% of fanart)

saria literally just fell from almost space back to earth and she looks almost unscathed lol mumu's water can't possibly be that rejuvenating

Maybe it's meant to be kind of incomprehensible but uh when the story went tonight the truth is finally glimpsed by humans for the first time or something I was like ....what is even happening in this picture lol

idk like doing partitioned CGs like how limbus does it would be so good tbh sometimes all they just show is a face and its like ? all that space? I'm guessing the artists have to do the concept/compositions themselves and some just have fresher ideas than others or time constraints etc basically i would just love to see CGs that are references to kino movie shots or something, they love movies so much right??? what about some good cinematography????

Dont want to sound like im flexing my useless veterans card or whatever but like. im a day 0 fan, i played their OBT, i started my acc on day 1, i remember being so excited about this game being so different from the other mobages, i didn't like how GFL was becoming way way more fanservicey then so AK was like a literal noah's ark with a whole bunch of artists ive revered from my touhou days, and now seeing it (inevitably!) slide towards GFL and the average mobage has me like 'well im glad limbus exists they let their women wear pants and be irredeemably insane(looking at you talulah 🥲)'

regardless of all that complaining this might beat italiano perros for favourite event because i was one of those kids with a space phase and something about the trio's dynamic.... (brain chugging) something about water unable to move unshakeable earth (but it can soften though...) that in turn can never reach the sky you know you know just like how a tiger can never be on the same level as a dragon 'real' animal vs mythical

[moon-alight]

Hello could I request for an imagine of Jo’s relationship with reader being revealed? Ending up with the reader being bombarded with paparazzi. Jo is there to comfort you and so on..

This is funny because I got the same request for Yuma, lol. I will do it, of course. I hope you like it. 💞

Masterlist

Popular - &Team Jo

Synopsis: After Jo had debuted with &Team, you had supported him but when someone leaks your relationship, you're brought into the reality of dating a global star and it's hell.

Warnings: angst, fluff, swearing, reader is being cussed out, violence, breakdowns, panic attacks, hurt/comfort,

Word Count: 1400

So many people had warned you but you didn't listen. You never listen. Why would you? You were happy! You were perfectly fine to figure everything out yourself! You didn't need help from anyone!

Until now. . .

You knew damn well that dating a global star would be difficult. There wouldn't be as much time together as you're used to, a lot of missing each other and not to mention. . . the fans.

The fans.

You loved them. Luné really seem so nice when &Team debuted. They were all so supportive, many people were Jo biased and no one suspected you.

You.

You had known Jo for seven years now, only been in a relationship for one. You had met at school, became friends and then he asked you out when he was training to become an idol. You said yes.

You adore Jo. Honestly, you can't imagine your life without him anymore. But now you're absolutely thorn. Your life is ruined, so does it really matter who you spend the remains with?

It all happened last Friday. . .

***

Jo had a day free from work so he called you at 6 A.M. to come over. You, of course, cursed his ass that he had to wake you this early but since you were now awake, you left your house and went over.

The first four hours were spend on the couch watching disney movies until Jo decided to take a walk with you. He made sure you were warm enough as the cold weather outside could still get you sick.

Your hands intertwined, either of you one earbud as you walk together through the city. It was a beautiful day.

After two hours, when both of you were sitting in a cat-café together, petting some cute pets, your phone started blowing up. You take the device out of your pocket and scroll through social media only to find your name, address and relationship revealed.

"Jo?" His phone blows up as well. You're both looking down at your phones in pure panic.

***

You had made sure to leave the café behind but it didn't do much for your privacy. Your social media accounts were found, mean comments were left under your posts, forcing you to go private.

Jo had been scolded by his manager for not being careful but all he could think about was you. He begged his manager to deny the accusations and remove your name from all platforms but so far, there hasn't been anything done.

Monday.

You had tried to fake an illness but your mom caught on and told you to 'stop being childish' and 'just go to school'. You take your bag and walk outside the door.

You have a jacket on, the hood covers your head and you look down to avoid all eye contact. Your mood has never been so low, you feel absolutely thorn.

Walking onto the school grounds, you sit down on a small wall outside of the building. You wait patiently for your friends. When you see them, you go over.

"Guys!" You say, sounding a lot more desperate than you had wanted. "It got out. The news of me and Jo got out and there's so many people angry with me--"

"You should've listened to us." Akari, one of your best friends, replies.

"You wanted to date him even after we warned you about what could happen." Sora adds. "This is on you." They continue to walk towards the building, leaving you to stand alone.

Were they right? Was this really all on you?

The amount of dirty looks and glares you had gotten during the day made you physically sick. So much though, your mom had to pick you up because you puked out your lunch.

You had never felt like this. Like every decision you make would shape your future. You get home and immediately go to your room, locking yourself up.

You stare at your phone for about five minutes before the temptation becomes too much and you pick it up. You check the media platforms and find some stuff you rather didn't see.

y/nhater: I thought Jo would've gone for someone prettier

&teamfann: I know right? She looks like a maid, lol

Jomylove: I bet he found her in a dumpster and decided to keep her like a cat or smth

Jolovexx: I think she looks nice

Lunéforevah: lmao, ok. She literally looks like a pig but yeah

You turn off your phone, trying your best to hide the tears that have fallen. Why are people so mean? You crawl underneath your covers and close your eyes, wishing you won't wake up anymore.

***

"Jo, please calm down." Nicholas mutters.

"You don't understand! She's not picking up the phone! What if something happened to her?"

"I don't think you should worry about that." Yuma replies, his eyes focused on the TV screen.

"Why not?" Jo asks, frustratedly.

"Because she's right there, getting bombarded by paparazzi." Jo's head snaps around to face the tv. There you are, followed by a bunch of psychopaths with microphones and cameras through the city. He can't see your face since you're covering it up but he knows you.

"Fuck!" He takes his jacket and runs outside.

He had been looking for what felt like ages. You were nowhere to be seen and it sucked. Jo was worried, he had never felt like he was about to explode until now. He tries calling you again but you don't pick up.

It's only when he hears distant sobs near the cat café you two loved to go to, that he becomes weary again. He follows the sound and surely enough finds out in a dark alley, sitting on the ground with your face in your hands.

His heart breaks.

"y/n?" He sits down next to you, guilt washes over him in thick waves. "I'm so sorry." He closes his eyes, trying to keep his own tears inside. "It's all my fault, I should've been there for you. I'm sorry."

You wrap your arms around him, continuing to cry into his chest. Everything had just become too much. You never asked for this, you never wanted to be popular.

"I want to go back to how it used to be." You mumble, hands clawing at his shirt. Jo has his arms tightly wrapped around you.

"I wish I could've protected you but. . ." Boy this was hard. He loved you, it's unfair for the both of you if he breaks it off now but he has to protect you. "We should break up."

"You're gonna let me go through this alone?" You ask, pulling away from him and stare at him with red eyes and tear-stained cheeks. "You can't leave now, I need you here. I can't do this alone."

That's it.

***

"I quit."

"WHAT?!" His manager's eyes widen in horror at Jo's statement the next morning. "What do you mean you quit?"

"If I can't be with her and be an idol at the same time then I don't want to be an idol. Let someone else take my position and tell Luné that they don't have to worry about dating rumours anymore."

"But, this is your dream!" His manager tries to reason.

"So is y/n." Jo replies, confidently. "I'm not gonna give her up. I can't let her go through this alone." His manager hums and looks down.

"Nobody is quitting, you hear me?" He asks, pointing at Jo. "We'll find a way, you just make sure your girlfriend is happy and I will make sure Hybe takes care of the rest."

***

You are currently sitting in your room with Jo next to you. His arm is resting over your shoulders and pulls your body closer to his. You look down at your hands fiddling with one another.

"What if they had said that you had to quit?" You ask softly. You are feeling guilty right now for not being strong enough to deal with this yourself.

"I was prepared to make that sacrifice." Jo replies, rubbing your arm gently.

"You shouldn't have to. This is your dream."

"You are more important to me than that." He assures you. You smile up at him and rest your head against his shoulder. "Besides, Hybe will make sure everyone stops harassing you. I promise."

[cookiepotofchaos]

More long ramblings about more England Women's Senior and U19s games under the cut.

I did say it would be interesting to see how the games turned out, for different reasons, and...that's one word for it, I suppose? Especially for the senior team who apparently chose chaos for the day.

U-19s England Vs Serbia, Final Score 1-1

Now this was more of a match to see how the team play under pressure and Serbia offered a lot of pressure. They were fast, physical, and pushed hard up the pitch. Captain, Matejić, who also scored Serbia's goal was a particular challenge for England, but far from the only one. Stokić caused all sorts of problems, keeping the wingers and midfield busy, and the back four were definitely not making it easy for England to get through.

While England put up a fight all game, they probably didn't deserve to get the equaliser in the 90th minute; it was a somewhat debatable hand-ball vs ball-to-hand in the penalty box that gave the opportunity for Enderby to equalise. Serbia probably feel, quite deservedly, a little hard done by.

In terms of seeing the potential of players under pressure, Arsenal's Vivienne Lia continued to be impressive, especially in her link ups along the wing with Araya Dennis (who signed for Tottenham Hotspur in February). Evie Rabjohn of Manchester United was also looking sharp defensively until she suffered what appeared to be a nasty knee injury in the 20-25th minute of the game. Commentators didn't bring up the possibility of ACL or MCL injury, but whenever it's a knee involved and the player is stretchered off, the question is there.

Final game against France for the U19s will be an even bigger challenge, I should imagine.

England vs Sweden, Final Score 0-0

Well... Interesting is certainly one way to describe this one. Weirdly oscillating back and forth between chaotic/panicky and underwhelming, especially in the second half, with many of the same issues as in the Ireland game. A change back to a more familiar line-up, with Hampton being the only real surprise, given Sweden's strengths in set pieces.

Based on interviews with Wiegman and the speculation of the media and fans, the battle for England's GK spot is definitely on and... I don't believe it was even close to being answered in this game, but I'll come back to that.

The late substitutions were an unwelcome return. It often feels like some fresh legs at half time would make a difference. Since Wiegman has this reluctance to disrupt flow, you always get this sense that she holds on too long and the players are far from their best by the final 25ish minutes.

The hesitancy and extra touches in front of goal were still an issue, with few efforts on goal. From interviews, the team are VERY aware of this, which makes you wonder what the root cause is. I do think one contributing factor is this is where they really miss Lauren James, who will often take a shot or a chance at a shot or a cross, and seemingly make something out of nothing.

England received a number of arguably soft free kicks and did little with them, though one of their few chances of the game came from a free kick that ended in Bronze heading the ball at Mušović. That said, while they didn't convincingly best the Swedish defense at all, they started strong by dominating possession and play for the first half, keeping Sweden shut out of their final third for all but the last few minutes. The second half, on the other hand, was often panicky, with England too easily being put on the back foot.

Honestly, England were fortunate Sweden were not in great form themselves. A team in better form would have punished them for those set piece errors. And while I am always delighted when a player shows integrity and stays on their feet in the box, and wasn't exactly enamored with commentary saying Kafaji should have gone down, it's true that England were fortunate she didn't. A lot of players would have gone over and pulled that penalty.

A lot of player discussions can be boiled down to "probably should have been subbed out earlier" and "got shaky under pressure". Outside of those two main discussions, Hemp and Carter also struggled to link up on their side of the pitch, with Carter not looking in her usual form. Carter also had a rough time trying to keep Rytting Kaneryd from causing mayhem when Sweden did eventually start to break. I wonder if subbing her out at half time, like with Ireland, would have been a better option. She looked shattered by the end.

Mead and Toone started out decently and then struggled in the second half. I've seen criticism of Toone starting as opposed to being a super sub, but I think she had a decent first half and was involved in driving forward a number of the chances England did have. There was one run forward I was sure she was going to take a crack at goal and then just...didn't at the last moment, with that same extra pass and hesitancy mentioned above. The problem is she disappeared in the second half - I think Toone often works better for one half or the other, and there are options to rotate that role available.

The midfield struggled at times to keep play moving forward, though Bronze's return did help with that on the wing, giving Walsh more options with Bronze's confidence in mixing overlapping runs and backtracking more substantial than Le Tissier's was against Ireland. She did seem a little stiff-legged at the beginning though. The commentators seemed of a mind that she was going down easily to get free kicks, but sometimes she looked to be less steady than usual. As the game went on, she seemed to settle into her usual play and made a vital clearance from inside the eighteen yard box as well.

The defense overall, though seemed determined to bring panic and mayhem to the second half, I fear.

Williamson and Bright were mostly good, especially first half, making blocks and clearances, keeping the Swedish players away from the England goal. There was also less back passing this game. However, for their strengths, they also had multiple moments of chaos when they either gave the ball away unnecessarily, made a slightly uncontrolled lunge in the penalty box (Williamson), or outright just clattered into Hampton during set pieces (Bright). Communication between Hampton and the backline did not look strong, and Hampton noticeably struggled to communicate at times.

Which leads to the return to the #1 Goal Keeper conversation.

There is a tendency for fans of different players/teams to just be overly biased towards their preferred player and against the perceived "competition". That can be very apparent with the England GK situation. Chelsea and Hampton fans have said that fans of Earps who were commenting on Hampton's performance would have given more grace to Earps had she performed like Hampton did. And it's absolutely true. Equally as true is that if Earps had been on and performed like Hampton did against Sweden, the same Chelsea and Hampton fans would be calling for Earps to be dropped to 2nd or even 3rd choice keeper.

Hampton did not have as bad of a game as some people on social media have made out, but she also had far from the quality game that other people have argued in response. She made a few good saves as well as some scrappy saves that chance was on her side for. Also, a clean sheet is a clean sheet whether you get there with grace or inelegance or utter chaos.

However, I said in the Ireland game write-up that, under pressure, you can see the same shakes and errors start to creep up for Hampton and they appeared again, but worse. This isn't just an international game thing either, you saw them at times at Aston Villa and there have been signs of them at Chelsea, too. They just seem to be worse on the international stage, likely due to nerves.

Hampton spilled the ball in front of the net multiple times, struggled in areas where she is often commended like gathering crosses and long ball distribution, and seemed to struggle to get communication with the back-line right. By the end of the game, she had a thousand-yard stare that made you think she was probably relieved that she wasn't going to have to play in England's goal for a fair few months.

The GK situation at England is certainly far from a done deal right now. Unlike other positions on the pitch, there is so much less rotation amongst keepers that you can't imagine a situation under Wiegman, with her style of game plan, where they would be rotated in and out, playing to their strengths each game.

There was a news article out today that said that Wiegman was making it clear by benching Earps that there were no guaranteed places in the team. But benching players as an indication they've failed or fallen short wouldn't be the first solution I would think should be tried here. Reworking the approach to how the game is played and how players are used, especially substitutions, would seem like a better initial approach to try.

But, you know, given the chaotic choices I sometimes like to make in FC24 just to see what happens, I'm not a manager of a football team for a multitude of very good reasons, (with career path and logistics at the top of that list), so all of this is just hypothetical rambling 😅

[elegiacmarquise]

My thoughts about Princess Peach character in the upcoming Mario Movie

I don't usually like to vent about media. I feel like it's pointless rambling most of the time. In the past I did twice and both times defending characters widely hated in their respective fandoms, one of these being Princess Peach.

I'm a fan of Peach as first as I saw her in my very first Mario game, when I was a kid: she was always a role model to me as she was one of the few characters who I saw overcome their physical weaknesses with great emotional strengths. Princess Peach is an unapologetically classy and feminine girl capable of a great spectrum of emotions and even capable of using them to protect herself. I always saw the Princess, at the contrary of what I read everywhere on the Internet, as a complex and unique character. The only thing she ever needs is a more consistent writing to fully showcase her awesomeness.

So, I have a lot of contrasting feelings with how she seems to be portrayed by the trailer of the upcoming movie.

Her character design is GORGEOUS, and her dress seems so floaty and cute: maybe her face needs a slight touch up but she looks cute nonetheless. I won’t express myself on Anya Taylor-Joy’s voice acting, since I’m not an expert in the matter nor I’ve seen her previous roles to compare her voice range.

Seeing the princess leading her reign melted my heart, so seeing her training Mario and joining him on adventure! It's I always liked to see her more of these moments in the games. I’m looking forward to see how the Princess and the Plumber’s relationship will be handled, it seems to have quite the potential.

But I admit I was kind of disappointed by how the trailer seems to depict Peach almost as a... soulless contemporary female lead role deprived of a lot of things that made her compelling in the videogames. This may be an hot take but I hope that the halberd scene will only be relegated a gag or some character's power fantasy: the one depicted in that scene didn’t resemble Peach at all, instead she seems an impersonator of hers. Peach is the kind of person who despite she can actually fight, she wouldn’t use any conventional weapons and would instead be happy to fight in a dress and a parasol.

In general, Princess Peach can have everything that could make an unique AND strong character: imagine a bubbly and kind princess, who likes to bake cakes and is somewhat naïve but when she's in danger she could lead a reign and she would fight, with pans and literally anything she picks on the ground. This is Peach: she doesn’t have to be kidnapped anymore but she needs  to retain these strong feminine attributes that help her facing her situations, like a mahou shoujo, a Disney/Barbie princess or a Ghibli Movie heroine.

We must, everyone in this site, in the Internet, the society as a whole, needs to aknowledge that like there isn’t a single type of intelligence, there are multiple types to strenghts as well, emotional being one of them.

Also, repeat with me: FEMININITY IS NOT WEAKNESS.

This may be an extremely hot take but giving masculine outfits or weapons DON’T give automatically a personality to a character. Instead, it almost looks that the writers want to deprive women (also men and everyone who don’t feel neither) of traditional femininity in order to be accepted by society while it’s just as valuable as virility. It’s just a way to express oneself that shouldn’t be shunned upon. I don't mean to hate to actual tomboys, though, as everyone deserves to be happy in their own skin and I also like fictional ones, like Daisy.

Peach is the type of character who can perfectly lead the kingdom with a whole lot of tact and intelligence, the Princess is perfectly fight for her kingdom, despite her physical weakness, as she is selfless enough to be willing to sacrifice herself for them. No need to ripped cloth, no pants. no need to show over the top weapons. Her sweet personality speaks for herself. Remaining kind and empathetic while in difficult situations is as strong as slaying thousands thousands as enemy: sometimes violence isn’t even a solution to an actual problem.

I hope to see this post age like milk: luckily, already from the trailer, we’ll see Peach using some of her traditional means to pave her way through the Mushroom Kingdom and I hope that this trailer would be assembled for the specific purpose to not turn off the probable person who dislike Peach’s personality in the games. Actually it seem that the scene I was heavily criticising is quite disconnected by the rest of the trailer, so I second the possibility of a one moment gag. At least, we’re seeing Peach in her suit in its rightful context again in the Mario Kart segment.

In general, I prefer to keep a cautiously optimistic stance on the matter, until I’m definitely proven otherwise.

I’m sorry to had to ramble that much, Princess Peach is one topic I feel strongly about. I may delete this post later.

[original-character-creators]

The Best Social Media Sites For Artists Right Now

Why Social Media is Important for Artists

Social media has changed the way artists share their work and connect with fans. It's like having a gallery that’s open 24/7, where people from all over the world can see your creations. Plus, it’s a great way to get feedback and find new opportunities. Imagine you create a beautiful painting. In the past, you might only be able to show it to people who visit a physical gallery or your studio. But now, with social media, you can take a picture of your painting and share it with thousands of people instantly. This means more people can see and appreciate your art.

Social media also helps artists connect with fans and other artists. You can follow other artists you admire, comment on their work, and even collaborate on projects. Fans can leave comments, ask questions, and share your art with their friends, spreading your work even further. Another great thing about social media is that it helps you get feedback. You can post a work-in-progress and ask your followers what they think. This can be really helpful if you’re stuck or unsure about a part of your piece. The feedback you get can help you improve and finish your work.

Social media isn’t just about sharing finished pieces. It’s also a place to share your creative process. You can post videos of you drawing, painting, or sculpting. This behind-the-scenes content is really popular because people love seeing how art is made. It makes them feel more connected to you and your work. By sharing your work online, you increase your chances of being discovered and getting exciting offers.It allows you to share your work with a global audience, connect with fans and other artists, get valuable feedback, share your creative process, and find new opportunities. It’s like having a powerful tool that can help you grow and succeed as an artist.

How to Choose the Right Platform

Choosing the right social media site depends on your art style and goals. Some platforms are better for visual art, while others are great for networking or selling your work. Think about what you want to achieve and pick the platforms that will help you get there.

First, consider what type of art you create. If you're a painter or illustrator, a platform like Instagram is perfect because it's all about sharing images. You can post pictures of your artwork, time-lapse videos of your process, and even stories to keep your followers updated. Instagram’s visual focus makes it a great fit for showcasing your talent.

If you're more into digital art or concept art, ArtStation might be the best choice. ArtStation is designed for professional artists and is widely used in the gaming and entertainment industries. It’s a great place to build a portfolio and connect with other professionals. Plus, it has job boards where you can find freelance opportunities or full-time positions.

Don’t forget about the type of art you make. For example, if you create character art, CharacterHub is an excellent platform. CharacterHub is specifically designed for artists who create original characters, offering tools to store, showcase, and get feedback on your designs. It’s a great place to connect with other artists and writers who share your passion for character creation.

For those who enjoy a mix of visual and written content, Tumblr can be an excellent platform. Tumblr allows you to post your art and write about your creative process. You can create a blog that combines your images with stories, tutorials, and personal thoughts, giving your followers a deeper connection to your work.

If you want to sell your art, platforms like Etsy and Facebook Marketplace are great options. Etsy is specifically designed for selling handmade and unique items, making it a perfect place for artists to sell their work. Facebook Marketplace, on the other hand, allows you to reach a local audience and sell directly to people in your community.

List of The Best Social Media Sites for Artists:

With so many social media platforms, it can be tough to figure out which ones are best for artists. Each platform has its own unique features and advantages, making it ideal for different types of artists out there. There’s a social media site that’s perfect for you in the list beow. Let's dive into the best options available so you can easily figure out what is the right fit for you!

1. Instagram: The Visual Playground Instagram is perfect for artists who love sharing their visual creations. With its photo-centric platform, you can post images of your art, short videos, and even stories to keep your followers updated. Plus, you can use hashtags to reach a wider audience and connect with other artists.

2. DeviantArt: The Artist Community DeviantArt is one of the oldest and most popular sites for artists. It’s a great place to share your work, get feedback, and join a community of like-minded creatives. You can also participate in contests and challenges to improve your skills and gain more exposure.

3. CharacterHub: The Original Character Database CharacterHub is a niche site for artists who create original characters. It’s a fantastic place to store, showcase, and get feedback on your character designs. Plus, it’s designed to help you connect with other artists and writers who share your passion.

4. Tumblr: The Creative Blog Tumblr combines blogging with social networking, making it a unique platform for artists. You can post your art, write about your creative process, and interact with followers through reblogs and comments. It’s a versatile space for both visual and written content.

5. ArtStation: The Professional Portfolio ArtStation is designed for serious artists, especially those in the gaming, movie, and entertainment industries. It’s the go-to place for showcasing professional portfolios, discovering job opportunities, and staying updated with industry trends. If you’re aiming for a career in art, this is the place to be.

6. Twitter: The Art of Conversation Twitter or X, might seem like a site for short messages, but it’s also a great place for artists. You can share your art, join art challenges, and use hashtags to connect with other artists. The fast-paced nature of Twitter helps you stay engaged with your audience.

7. TikTok: The Short-Form Video Star TikTok is all about short, engaging videos. Artists can use it to show off their creative process, share time-lapse videos of their work, and even create tutorials. It’s a fun and dynamic way to connect with a younger audience.

8. Facebook: The All-In-One Platform Facebook remains a popular choice for artists. You can create an artist page, join art groups, and participate in events. It’s a versatile platform that allows for both personal and professional engagement.

9. YouTube: The Video Tutorial Haven YouTube is perfect for artists who want to share longer videos. You can create tutorials, vlog about your art journey, and even livestream your creative process. It’s a great way to build a dedicated following.

Picking the right social media platform can make a huge difference! By choosing the platforms that best fit your art style and goals, you can reach a larger audience, connect with fellow artists, and discover new opportunities. So, explore these sites, see what works for you, and start sharing your amazing art with the world!

Tips for Growing Your Audience

Once you pick the perfect platform, it’s time to grow your audience! Building an audience takes time, but there are some tips that can help:

Post Regularly . Consistency is key. Try to post new content at least a few times a week. This keeps your audience engaged and looking forward to your updates. Even if it’s just a quick sketch or a work-in-progress shot, regular posts show that you’re active and committed.

Engage with Your Followers . Take the time to respond to comments and messages. Thank people for their compliments, answer their questions, and show appreciation for their support. This makes your followers feel valued and more likely to stay engaged with your work.

Use Hashtags . Hashtags are a powerful tool for reaching a wider audience. Use popular and relevant hashtags to help new people discover your art. For example, if you’re posting a digital painting, you might use hashtags like #digitalart, or #artcommunity.

Share Behind-the-Scenes Content . People love seeing the creative process. Share photos or videos of your workspace, the steps you take to create your art, and even the mistakes you make along the way. This gives your audience a deeper connection to your work and shows the effort that goes into each piece.

Join Art Challenges. Art challenges are a fun way to push your creativity and gain more exposure. Look for popular challenges like Inktober or Draw This in Your Style. Participating in these challenges helps you connect with other artists and gets your work in front of a larger audience.

Promote Your Posts . Don’t be afraid to promote your posts on different platforms. Share your characters from CharacterHub on Instagram, post your Timblr blog updates on Facebook, tweet about your new YouTube video, or pin your latest artwork from ArtStation on Pinterest. Cross-promotion helps you reach a wider audience and keeps your followers updated across multiple channels.

Use Stories and Live Streams . Stories and live streams are excellent for real-time engagement. Use Instagram or Facebook stories to share quick updates, and go live to interact with your audience in real time. Live streams are great for Q&A sessions, live drawing, or just chatting with your followers.

Analyze Your Performance. Keep an eye on your analytics to see what’s working and what’s not. Most social media platforms provide insights into your posts' performance, showing you which content gets the most likes, comments, and shares. Use this information to refine your strategy and focus on what your audience loves.

With these tips, you can build a loyal and supportive community in no time.

Conclusion: The Right Mix for You

Finding the best social media sites for artists is all about experimenting and finding what works for you. Don’t be afraid to try different platforms and see where you get the best response. With the right mix, you can share your art with the world and build a supportive community.

Remember, each platform has its own strengths. You might find that Instagram is great for quick updates and reaching new fans with hashtags, while YouTube allows you to dive deeper into tutorials. Maybe ArtStation helps you connect with industry professionals, and CharacterHub allows you to focus on character creation.

It's also important to engage with your followers. Respond to comments, join art challenges, and collaborate with other artists. This not only boosts your visibility but also makes your followers feel valued and connected to your work.

Consistency is key. Post regularly to keep your audience engaged and excited about your latest projects. Even if you’re busy, a quick update or a behind-the cenes look can keep your followers interested.

Good luck!

[eatyourheartvalentine]

OMG. PLS TELL ME HOW these sweet peas would react to a MC who like is extremely shy and just so... Happens to be afraid of men .. And literary ducks everytime they see them? (think komi cant communicate) because of trama. THERE ARE LITERALLY NO FAN FICS FOR THIS GAME and am desperate . So if you can and if its possible!!! Can you say there reaction / what would they do? (oh!!♡ and especially Mica hes the best boy for me💝)

Trauma's a difficult thing to deal with, and these characters can understand that since they all have some form of trauma. ( Granted it's not explained completely in current media.)

Anyways! I hope this will suffice!

TW for mention of abuse and drugging.

Allar-

Since Allar has quite a dark past and trauma revolving around CSA survival, he's going to be the most understanding of you. Men can be cruel and frightening, they can do terrible things that'll scar you for life.

At first he acts his usual self, but once he realizes that you're genuinely frightened and off put by him he tones down his usual antics. He's far calmer when he speaks, more gentle, and will stand at a reasonable distance. He refrains from lifting his arms to much or leaning in towards you at all.

He's patient, and makes polite conversation. Asking how you are, if your day is going well. He would rather you warm up to him at your own pace rather than him inserting himself into your personal space. If men approach you while he's around, he'll place himself between you and that man in the hopes of making you feel a little safer.

Mica-

Mica doesn't mind shy people, not at all, if anything he likes to poke fun at them or try to talk them into doing stuff with him. He cal pace it too so you don't get overwhelmed with any of it, socializing and getting to know someone when you're shy is hard. He was the same way until Helen started hanging out with him.

However, when it comes to fearing men and physically reacting because of that fear it makes him nervous. He doesn't completely know how to help someone like that because he's never had to socialize with someone like that. So when he sees you freaking out he's more likely to suggest the two of you go somewhere less crowded and with distractions to help you calm down. Walking away with you is his go to way of helping you chill out.

Josh-

Josh is a little awkward around shy people. He'll try to make small talk and be friendly with you, but if you don't respond back much he tries to stop talking because he thinks he's bothering you.

Upon learning of your trauma and difficulty being around men, he immediately understands. His own father is someone he's cut contact with because of how abusive he was. He can only imagine what you've been through to make you duck and cower. He'll try to openly relate to you, and reassure you that if you feel uncomfortable with him or anyone else that he'll pull back and pull that other person back too so you can have space.

Louie-

Shyness doesn't matter to Louie, if he finds himself liking you it's cute even. It makes it easier for him to speak up for you when you're struggling to say something to someone or get out of a situation.

He likes the idea of you potentially relying on him, in social situations or moments of stress from your trauma. The issue is making you comfortable with him enough to do that. He can seem intimidating with his resting bitch face and monotone way of speaking, and being a guy doesn't help when you're scared of them.

So he takes the cat approach of just sort of being there and having you warm up to him. He'll just stalk you in the mean time until that happens- and if it doesn't he might have to go the other route to get you to rely on him. The drugging and locking you in his room route.

[kiss-my-freckle]

Much of the fandom prefers Carenzo over Steroline while criticizing Delena over things like age and Damon's comment in 1x3. Enzo turned at 27 while Caroline turned at 17 but I haven't seen a single person call him a creep for liking her because of her age like they do Damon over liking Elena and hooking up with Caroline when they were 17 because he turned at 24. In 5x17 Enzo tells Caroline after being turned on by her threatening Sloan that she looks like a perky blonde angel and later that day hits on her and telling her modern women are all bosom (boobs) no mystery and checks her out and adds except for her which she responds to by huffing in indifference. The second comment sounds like something men are dragged for saying in real life about modern women dressing promiscuously and not leaving anything to the imagination. It makes sense for the vampires on the show to be inroduced with that mindset about women since they were born centuries ago. I preferred Carenzo as friends and I think Enzo was quick to see Caroline platonically, espcially after he heard her crying over Stefan in 5x17 and his priority was Maggie at the time anyways. Many people don't criticize Enzo's comment but criticize Damon for saying Elena looked perky in her shorts at practice even though he only looked at her eyes for a few seconds before driving away and wasn't situated in an area where he could see how perky she looked in her shorts and just said that to irritate Stefan. Also Bonnie and Elena were adults at the end of the show Caroline stans would be insulted if one said Caroline is less mature than Elena and Bonnie because she's always be physically 17 as a vampire. Frozen at 17 isn't pushed as a concept in TVD and most other vampire media except Twilight and that doesn't make anyways. There are multiple comments throughout TVD that contradict the idea that TVD vampires are younger than their actual age. Caroline tells Klaus she was a kid (17) when he met her unlike the present. Also Caroline was uncomfortable drinking at the grill in 4x9 as vampire or not she's under drinking age. Stefan openly drank at the Grill without discomfort right from season 1 while Elena was uncomfortable drinking at a bar in 1x11 and said she wasn't old enough so it's silly how his stans think Stefan's a teen.

Yeah, I feel there's a certain attitude their vampires should have because they're capable of having any woman they want via compulsion. So really.. I feel their women need to have something special about them that attracts their vampires because they can have any woman they want. I wouldn't have minded Caroline with Enzo, but I prefer Enzo with Bonnie.

Fans slam Damon for his comments, but they fail to differentiate them. Sometimes he says things he truly means, and sometimes he says things just to get under Stefan's skin. His comment about Elena in her short shorts was to get under Stefan's skin. Damon lies a lot, hides a lot, and he does it a lot longer than Stefan because it's all about the side they hide. The more they show Stefan as a ripper, the more they show Damon's human qualities... otherwise he acts a dick while Stefan acts human.

Their underage drinking depends on the environment. Elena drinks at high school parties, like the bonfire in the pilot episode. Caroline drinks at the party in 1x4, but tells Stefan to warn her if he sees her mother. Elena doesn't have a problem drinking in 1x11, she's just not used to establishments serving her because she's underage. Stefan openly drinks at social functions. He's shown drinking in public quite often in the first season.