#Luv-A-Fair

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[the-moonprophet]

no bc he absolutely would

[prismaticpichu]

I love this whole exchange so frigging much. Zack is yet to understand Sephiroth’s motives and moral compass, the almost hate-filled look in his eyes a reflection of how he still holds a whole bunch of rancor towards him from their disagreement in Wutai, glaring at the older man as if he can’t ever believed he ever respected him or even dared to hail him as a hero.

Only for Sephiroth to reveal later that he’s sacrificing his allegiance in order to keep Angeal, the very person Zack thought he was giving up on, alive and safe from ShinRa’s erasure.

“Fail to eliminate them.”

And it’s at that moment where, despite the simmers of bitterness and tension that still boil between them, Zack sees something in Sephiroth that he never saw before.

Not a hero.

Not a First Class SOLDIER.

But a loyal, loyal friend.

[pine-needle-shuffle]

[pen-and-umbra]

Cut dialogue from the original Final Fantasy VII as provided by ShinraArch. Sephiroth's lines suggest that the devs played around with the idea of him questioning his allegiances and wanting to leave ShinRA even back then. Fascinating.

That, and the absolute mother hen moment. Does it suggest that he typically packs motion sickness medicine for others' sake? Bizarre but kind of endearing.

Oh, completely forgot: Zack's antics.

[domoriu]

the date is probably definitely off but i’ve really been an nctzen for 8 years…. this is seriously so crazy like wdym i been in this neo shit since i was 12 😭 i know i dont talk ab nct on here much/at all but they’re my ults of all my ults i love nct so much 😞😞😞😞😞💔💔

[du-sailarar-nerilia]

Probably a hot take but Paolini kinda effed up with that world map

Aside from people from Surda and Hadarac, most people of Alagaësia are basically Knockoff Europeans and many are described as pale-skinned. And as we know, pale skin is something that evolved under pressure of cold European climate. And Alagaësia very much does have that cold, sort of European climate around the Palancar Valley and along The Spine.

But the problem is that humans aren't native to Alagaësia! So where do they come from!

What the hell!

-Mist

[betweenblackberrybranches]

Art that's like???? Midevil???? Like i could find it in an old building long abandoned. It's also very like, homey and comfortable looking. Like if I stepped into your art nothing bad would happen

💕💕yeee you get all the soft and comfortable art!

I often try for an artstyle that reminds me of the small black and white illustrations in childrens books, very comfy and nostalgic

[batsplat]

"sincaraz has no narrative juice" complainer anon back here again to say (thank you for your original response btw it was completely great and cathartic) that i totally agree with you re: their rivalry not having any stakes being the issue - but djokovic/alcaraz is actually kinda delivering for me on that front lately. also on the wta side i am extremely compelled by whatever is going on with iga and coco! tennis should be about taking chunks out of each other idk

strong timing on this ask, I took this screenshot day before yesterday

it's not even that I necessarily AGREE that alcaraz's problem in the djokovic rivalry is 'respecting his opponent too much' or being 'softened up by djokovic's sweet talk', it's that this kind of discourse is immediately so much more compelling than whatever's going on with alcaraz/sinner. the idea that djokovic has like... neutered the alcaraz threat, the idea that alcaraz lacks killer instinct against djokovic. it's not going to GO anywhere probably but at least it's a starting point

they've also had better matches!! I also think some of the djokovic/alcaraz matches have like,,, been overhyped in terms of the actual *quality* of the tennis, but I'd be lying if I said they weren't compelling. and whereas sinner/alcaraz at times have good points within otherwise mediocre matches, at least djokovic/alcaraz make it good sets. djokovic/alcaraz set 2 roland garros 2023 is better than anything alcaraz/sinner produced outside of that one uso match in 2022. and I'm not disputing the quality and drama of that one uso match, but... apart from that? I don't even really remember the sinner/alcaraz matches last year outside of the aggressively mid roland garros semi. the last competitive non-slog match they played was like... idk, miami 2023. djokovic/alcaraz have the ao match this year, olympics, that cincy final, the first wimbledon final, the aforementioned rg match, that madrid match... and generally speaking, each of their encounters except possibly the second wimbledon final feels like a Meaningful Progression of that rivalry. if I put on one of those matches, I usually can trust that I'm not wasting my time

in a way I reckon it actually helps the djokovic/alcaraz rivalry the clock is running out on them. every meaningful match they play might well be the last meaningful match they play. and for all that the wimbledon 2023 final did do a lot for alcaraz stonks, it kinda feels like alcaraz should want the opportunity to set the record straight. you need SOME kind of compelling axis for a rivalry to have juice, and failing anything else... generational works well. alcaraz has all the raw ability in the world, but djokovic is experienced and highly tactically astute and seems to still be the only one who can make alcaraz unravel at will. and I imagine it's also a kinda frustrating rivalry from the alcaraz fan perspective! there was much talk after the olympics of the tactical adjustments alcaraz should make, like,, idk,,,,,,, the return position...................... but somehow it felt like djokovic managed to catch alcaraz unawares AGAIN, which at a certain point is baffling. I have previously expressed my opinion that ferrero is an overrated coach flattered by an extremely talented charge - and while there might be reasons for the lack of specific tactical adjustments we are understandably not privy to, I still kinda hold that opinion lol. and it gives all the matches a good amount of oomf - some actual stakes, if nothing else. djokovic has no real accolades left to achieve in this sport, his legacy is very much secure, but living THIS rent free in the mind of one of his anointed successors? it's a good look. whereas alcaraz/sinner... I mean, by now I've expressed my opinions on that situation. they have played one slam match in two years and it was mid. they haven't played a final above 500 level. they have no particularly interesting rivalry axis they're defining themselves by. they are simply both.... there

anyway yeah,, my main complaint with the wta rivalries right now is that they need to play more! I was just about moved enough by the keys story that I can make my peace with us being denied the iga/sub final by.... literally one point... but like. idk. at some point it does Need to happen. but yeah, I think coco/swiatek has developed in a really interesting way!! something fun about a rivalry going from super extremely one-sided - to the point where it looked like there was a serious match-up issue like.... for the rest of their careers - to being way more competitive. partly because gauff has improved and has certainly learned how to better manage the frailties of her game, partly because swiatek is going through a rough patch. ALSO because iga doesn't use the right tactics lol. if I were her coach I'd clockwork orange her with the badosa/gauff match. from her ao run, there were early positive signs that iga is getting better at like... integrating defence into her game again... counterpunching... so idk I do want to see them play again soon-ish. I also like that, after the aryna/iga relationship has gotten warmer, there does seem to be just... a teensy bit of needle between gauff and swiatek. not a lot!! and it's kinda exaggerated by both those players having insane fanbases who are at each other's throats 24/7 but. it's something to work with!! I like that they really don't like losing to each other!! both gauff and swiatek still have some serious question marks surrounding them right now (more than sublanko)!! hope they keep playing for the next decade plus! you're right! tennis SHOULD be about taking chunks out of each other

[the-everqueen]

not get littol man :(

[prismaticpichu]

Sephiroth, never forgetting the first time Zack ever shortened his name to “Seph”, giving him a nickname….

Just like how Zack would never forget the first time his best friend addressed him as “Zack” instead of “Fair” <33

[bratdotcom]

Chiara is a scene girly !!

I decided to give her an alternate outfit bc I think she deserves one!! (Also, the tattoos r temporary. She bought them from the merchant)

[pen-and-umbra]

Truly exhilarating to see little touches like this: Cloud's narration of Nibelheim events featuring Zack's tiny mannerisms and expressive body language. Also it's awesome to see that Tifa reacts to "Cloud" with a bit of a chip on her shoulder as she quite literally doesn't know him; to her he's just another ShinRA employee.

[mothstiel]

reminder to support local businesses!! support popup shops!! support vendors at your local renfaire!!

[fangirl-1st-class]

Woe, Zack's son be upon ye

[ribbonknot]

guys im starting to understand solar power now like my life is truly changing