#Les Arcs

[heavensdoorways]

Charlotte Perriand, Door from Les Arcs, Savoie, France, 1967,

Lacquered wood, aluminum,

72⅞ h × 24⅝ w × 1¼ d in (185 × 63 × 3 cm)

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(via "Les Arcs Arc 1950 French Alps France" Shower Curtain for Sale by AndyEvansPhotos)

[fireeoflove-nomics]

[qaanngi]

⚔️⚔️🩸.

[iryskasimpapyska]

FaH and Queen:3

[ahalliance]

rapid fire french rayou strikes again (transcript below the cut)

[Video transcript:

[ENG] Etoiles: I— I’m speedrunning it [Mario Party], but it’s like—

[FR] Etoiles: The next person to bust my balls by saying, ‘he’s going to miss the Ascension [French competitive event happening this Saturday 28/10]’ even though my plane is at six PM, you bunch of morons, it’s not because ZeratoR [Ascension event organiser] said once that I’d miss my plane that I will miss my plane, because what you guys don’t understand is that a plane doesn’t get missed if you arrive three hours in advance, and the last time I missed the plane was because my corresponding flight was one hour and a half [late]!

[ENG] Etoiles: I was just saying to my chat that I love them :)

Tina: Awhhh

Foolish: See, once again I have a feeling maybe that wasn’t—

End Video Transcript.]

[andaniellight]

⚠ flash warning / eye strain ❗❗❗

Always wanted to do the Le Monde edit trend because it was one of the motivations for me to get to Wano, and it's honestly a wonderful surprise to know that this arc has so many varieties of fun animation styles (891, 892, 950, 982, 983, 1015, 1026, 1054, 1062, 1066, 1071, 1074, 1080)

[la-pheacienne]

Mystery of "Night begins to descend upon Grantaire" solved (continuing this post)

@everyonewasabird @pilferingapples So because I am insane and couldn't sleep I went through hundreds of pages of the manuscript on Gallica and finally found the text and it's CANON. What Grantaire said with an "indescribable sweetness" was not "let me sleep here", it was "you know I believe in you" (tu sais que je crois en toi) but Hugo wrote it on the margin of the page and so faintly I almost missed it but thankfully I spent 1 hour scanning every centimeter of this page because I'm nuts.

Also if anyone wonders (no one) Grantaire said "you'll see" only once, not twice as some translations show, and here is the proof:

Two remarks:

At first the "you know I believe in you" seemed random to me, because I was not used to it (since my version doesn't have it). Then I realized that ACTUALLY it has to be there. When Enjolras says "you're incapable of believing, of thinking, of wanting, of living and of dying" he's referring to two things Grantaire said : that he believes in him, and that he's willing to die there, for him. "Believing", and "dying" are the beginning and the end of his phrase. He's wrong in both, as we know. Grantaire is capable of believing (in Enjolras) and of dying in the barricade. The text has a perfect harmony this way.

What is driving me absolutely crazy is that Hugo added probably the two most meaningful exchanges E x R had on the margin as an afterthought, as a correction, and I'm talking about "you know I believe in you" and "you'll see". Like he wrote the draft and then was like, that's mid. I'm not going for mid, let me throw a phrase there to give it an extra oomph that will make tumblr girlies lose their minds and their sleep 200 years later. You don't get it, he was working for us. First incident of fanservice recorded in the history of human kind - and the editors MISSED IT. CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

[makemeimmortalwithahug]

[i-dreamed-i-had-a-son]

WAIIIIIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT HOW DID I JUST NOW LEARN AFTER ALL THIS TIME--

Like, I've known about the religious aspect of Javert's death! Catholic theology taught that suicide was a mortal sin, meaning a sin that would send you to hell--Javert, who is described as exactingly religious (viewing religion as another authoritative structure, in contrast to Valjean's personal faith), was so distraught over the error and failure of his worldview, that he broke what he'd regarded as a sacred rule to punish himself and condemn himself to hell. I've known this! And it's agonizing!!

But then I read a YouTube comment of all things, and maybe this is an old take but it just eviscerated me:

At the time of Javert's death, suicide was a crime in France.

His last act was to break the law.

Mr. Hugo, I'd like to retire now, you're giving me too many emotions to process.

[justaz]

need post magic reveal/ban repeal where magic is free and everyone grows in their knowledge of just what magic is and how it works etc, etc. merlin (isn't one for bragging about his powers) doesn't really mention much about his magic so people just assume he has enough to get by with like chores but not enough to catch the ire of uther EXCEPT for gauis, lancelot, and arthur bc gaius and lancelot have known about him for years and know what he's capable of and arthur sat merlin down and demanded all the stories so arthur knows he'd be a formidable opponent but he doesn't really get it yk? so he's like "yeah merlin has magic and he's capable of defending himself and camelot so he's probably on the more powerful end of the spectrum like every other sorcerer who is powerful"

and then i need merlin to be Different. like noticeably different. like idk a sorcerer is like trying out to be court sorcerer (bc merlin doesn't want another job dammit arthur give it morgana or someone-) and they perform this elaborate spell that captivates merlin and he starts asking all these questions and the sorcerer is like "yeah it's super difficult, it took me months to get it right and it takes years for some others-" and they cut themselves off bc merlin was just like "i wanna try" and does it perfectly first try. the sorcerer is seething.

camelot is hit with a heatwave and everyone is suffering and arthur is just like "morgana can you make it rain or something? it's too hot to breathe." and morgana is just like "no you idiot i can't just bend nature to my will. it doesn't like that." and merlin finally arrives with waterskins full of nice, cold, refreshing drink that the knights are frothing at the mouth to get. arthur complains again and morgana huffs and merlin is like "has he been like that this whole time?" and morgana nods with a groan and merlin laughs before going "i can try something" and leaves before anyone can say anything and arthur looks at morgana and is like "i thought you said nature doesn't like to be controlled?" and she's like "it doesn't" and then they all chase after merlin but he's chilling in the courtyard with his eyes closed, not even chanting, and then the sky starts to darken as black clouds roll in, the temperature plummets and then...snow begins to fall. in july. they all end up having a snowball fight.

a power hungry sorcerer comes along and is like "emrys....he's perfect....just what i need...teehee" and casts some spell over merlin and begins to siphon his magic and his power and merlin feels waves of his magic flood through the connection and into the sorcerer and like he's a mix of panic and concern bc yeah this mf is taking his magic but they're taking his magic. merlin tries to bargain or talk them down while the knights and arthur try to attack but the sorcerer keeps pushing them back and ignores merlin and is like "i want power, i want your power" blah blah blah monologue time and they swing another wave of magic out at the knights and knock many out while killing some and merlin is just like "ok no that's all folks thanks" and starts to push his own magic through the connection. the sorcerer has this wild gleam in their eyes and they feel more and more power fill them and it's like a high until it gets too much and they frantically try to sever the connection and their telling merlin to stop but merlin is just like "i thought you wanted my power? i'm giving it to you" and continues to flood the sorcerer with his magic until gold begins to trace their skin and they idk explode or smth and then all the magic flies back into merlin and he flexes his hands. unnamed knights 3, 6, 22, 53, and 55 still died so it's a tragedy.

a bunch of sorcerers are entertaining at a feast (kind of like the trickler) and they cast illusions all around the room that look real enough (unless you look too closely or touch it bc they are somewhat see through and your hand would pass right through them) and it's a fun and joyous night. later that week, the knights bring it up during their break while training and merlin is like "sure, what illusion should i cast?" and after some back and forth, he settles on the illusion of a dragon. it's around the size and age of aithusa bc that's all he has to go off of and it's gold since he took inspiration from the pendragon crest all around the area. it jumps around and flaps it's wings to get some air and it's all fine and dandy until elyan goes to poke his hand through it's ribs but meets physical scales and he jumps up into percival's arms. merlin looks closer and is like "oh. its real. whoops." and leon is like "whoops?? you make a real life dragon and all you have to say is whoops?" and merlin shrugs and is like "it was an accident" and leon about keels over from a heart attack "an accident? how do you accidentally-" the dragon is considered a gift from magic to camelot and helps further heal the wounds of uther's purge.

idk just like merlin being casually the most powerful sorcerer to walk the earth and unnerving people just by how little he seems to care about his shows of power but they're all like "well he's just doing all these small things that don't harm anyone and he doesn't even seem to realize just how powerful he is so what can ya do?" and they leave it be and make peace with merlin being Like That. and then camelot/arthur is attacked or smth idk and then everyone gets to see exactly how powerful and dangerous merlin is

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[wolfaartmation]

Sanctuary arc in a nutshell (especially after the Libra house)

Nah fr say gex is less gay than wtf theses two have going on.

[strogoff-era]

Doodle dump of the selkie AU ! Some cute stuff, some silly stuff and some rough ideas for a story arc (more under the cut !)

As most of the crew is against Silna, Graham is clearly on her side. She played a huge part on why he is still alive + they’re both selkies amongst a almost human-only crew.

Sir John doesn't like this at all. He particulary doesn't like seeing his fleeting authority being challenged by his own lieutenant. He makes Graham wears a collar, both as a way to physically control him in case he rebels and to assert his hierarchy.

Collars are a huge taboo for dog-selkies. They are a sign that the humans see you as an animal, that your life and freedom doesn't matter to them at all. They are humiliating, along with an actual health risk. Having to wear one makes Graham even more upset, angry and sad at Sir John.

Hodgson is the first one to notice the collar and understand all its implications. He brings this up to his fellow lieutenants who realize that this is the first alarm that their superiors are loosing grasp on everything...

[howi99]

Le légionnaire part 1

Vacuo's frontline, 5 year of the war

Jean: *looking at his ration for the day* Nothing. *Sigh* Frédéric, is this some kind of joke?

Frédéric: Non caporale, those cock-sucker of Mantle destroyed our kitchen. Nothing was left.

Jean: Et merde.

Frédéric: B-but ze reinforcement from Vale are coming caporale. With food and boisson for us!

Jean: *looking at the no man's land* All of zhis because those sheep think we shall all become slaves without emotions. What kind of life is that?

Frédéric: Honnêtement? I have no idea. That's why i left la colonie to serve in ze Légion. Zhat and the salary.

Jean: *laughing* You still believe we are going to get it? Be serious mon brave! The only payment we are going to get is a pat on zhe back and a medal if we are lucky. And seeing as we are only a douzaine sur zhis front, the next assault will probably be our last.

Frédéric: *shaking his head* Maybe... Hey, did you hear about zhe new law zhe king wants to implement? With zhe stupid name la.

Jean: A oui, zhe colors and all that, right? Something about "individuality" or something. What's wrong with having a name like Ferdinand? Ou Jérémi?

Frédéric: *sigh* I don't even want to know what kind of name zhey going to let me have.

Jean: Well, at least i don't have that problem. I was assigned Jaune as a new name.

Frédéric: Really? Jaune? They just looked at your hair and saw your name and ta da?

Jean: *shrug* Seems like it.

Frédéric: *mumbling* Fils de pute...

Jean: Aw, jealous that my name almost didn't change?

Frédéric: Well your name is at least still in Valois! I have to change it to Pyrus!

Jean: ... It matches your hair?

Frédéric: Bâtard.

Wilfred: *approaching the two* Caporal, there's a man approaching us with a white flag. He said he wants to talk with whoever was left in command.

Jean: *looking at him weird* Then go fetch zhe sergent!

Wilfried: I did, he killed himself. He took the last bottle of wine with him in his death.

Jean: Tsk, fucking coward. Can't even let us keep the wine to warm ourselves...

Wilfried: ...

Jean: ... *Sigh* I'm guessing the captain-

Wilfried: Also killed himself, sir.

Jean: *turn to Frédéric* Well, i guess i got the quickest promotion in history?

Frédéric: We are fucked.

Jean: *turn back to Wilfried* Well, what are you Waiting for? Show me to the man!

Wilfried: Yes sir!

__________

???: Ah! You must der sergeant-

Jean: No, he killed himself. The best you are getting is a caporal field medic.

???: ... Vell, das is not what i was expecting.

Jean: *sigh* Did you come for your reddition?

???: ... Vat?

Jean: Are you surrendering?

???: Oh! Nein. Or well, technically we are looking for a truce. Wir saw a bunch of Grimms approaching, and we probably will all sterben if we don't work together.

Jean: ... Sterben?

Wilfried: It means dying, caporal.

Jean: Ah, yes... *Sigh* we need food. If you have some to spare, we will gladly accept this truce... Monsieur?

Nicholas: Ah, you can call me Nicholas, or just Nick if you prefer!

Jean: So, are you fine with this?

Nicholas: hm... We are in need of medical supplies. *Looking at Jean reaction* Nothing too bad! We only need a saw for an amputation and something to uh... Keep the soldier from bleeding out.

Jean: I see. By chance, the artillery didn't touch our medical bay. I could take a look at your soldier.

Nicholas: Ah! Vielen Dank! I'll be in your debt! Sie ist ein gutes Mädchen!

Jean: Uh yeah, of course...

Nicholas: ...

Jean: uh... Dismiss?

Nicholas: Oh, sorry! *Start leaving* I'll be back!

Jean: *seeing the man leaving* You think i made the good move?

Wilfried: Honestly, what other "move" was there to do? We can't fight the grimm on an empty stomach and all they ask is a medic... No offense.

Jean: *looking at Wilfried* Wil, i stopped taking offense the day i started patching everyone up. I know you didn't mean i was less important.