#May Your Love Be Pure

[dijidweeeb]

Motivational Music in the Morning ... #Bush, #MayYourLoveBePure .... #TheArtOfSurvival (2022) #MMitM1

[starry-bi-sky]

Ugh im writing this on mobile but i’ve been thinking about it nonstop for an hour and I’m just- mmmmm thinking about Clone Danny and his wardrobe choice as Phantom. Cuz like, he doesn’t have any powers, right? He has no built-in secret identity and suit that he can change into in a flash of blinding circular light. If a ghost shows up he’s just got what he’s got on, and whatever he has in his bag.

And I’m just. I have a lot of thoughts about him and his canon self, thoughts that i dont think i can all fit on my phone and im. Thinking about the dichotomy between him and his canon counterpart. From an in-universe perspective, the halfa Danny Phantom looks remarkably human-like. Especially compared to the ghosts he fights, all of whom are unnatural colors, shapes, and sizes. From flaming hair to glowing eyes and pointed claws, there’s nothing about them that doesn’t scream “ghost!” “Inhuman!” “Unnatural!”

And then you look at Danny Phantom, the ghost boy fighting them. And he just… looks like a glowing human boy. The only unnatural thing about him is his white hair and green eyes - and green eyes is a natural human color. Maybe not the shade it’s in, but it occurs in human genetics. He’s about as close to human as he can get.

Think about that from an in-universe perspective, and then think about it with the idea that ghosts take pride in their ‘ghostly’ look. They pride themselves on looking scary; unnatural; inhuman. It’s a showcase of being unique, of their own individuality, of their interests and wants. Looking ‘scary’ is part of ghost culture, and if not scary, then unique and ‘inhuman’. They don’t want to fit in, they want to stand out.

And you look at Danny Phantom, as his canon self without any of the fanon customizations, and he’s none of that. He’s about as human-looking as a ghost can get. He’s got human-like skin, hell he’s even tanner than he is as a human! His hair is normal, his eyes are green but normal, his hands? Soft and round, not a claw in sight, and his teeth are blunt and ears are round.

His suit is all black, it doesn’t even tell you anything about him other than he probably died in a lab accident, and he looks like he’s straight out of a b-rate comic book. There’s no story to tell about him, he’s a book with the pages all blacked out in ink.

His name, if you take it as him only calling himself “Phantom” isn’t even all that unique. It’s a generic ghost term that you can find by googling ‘ghost’ and looking at its synonyms.

And then look at his behavior: yeah he fights ghosts, and fighting is all about ghost behavior. Its one of their social activities- but its clear from Phantom that he’s not being social. He’s being aggressive, he’s doing it for the sake of the living (which while fair, doesn’t make him look good in the context of everything else). Then he comes into the ghost zone, he doesn’t do much to integrate himself into the culture, and yeah he makes allies but it still doesn’t feel enough. He’s not participating in anything, he’s alienating himself.

All in all, Phantom looks like a ghost trying to pretend he’s human, that he’s still alive. And for a ghost culture that prides itself on not being alive? It’s insulting.

And then let’s circle back around to that human thing, but from a different angle. Probably one that’s more mindset than outside looking in. But Danny’s alienated by the rest of the town for ages despite helping them. And while him looking human likely has to do with his own mindset of viewing himself as “living, but with ghost powers” and thus reflects back as a ghost, it also makes it look like he’s trying to fit in with the humans.

“I am not a ghost” he says, with his human skin and blunt teeth. “I am human like you, see? See? I look like you.”

He’s making himself look approachable, friendly. ‘You can trust me, I’m not a ghost. I’m not like them. I’m not scary. I look just like you. I’m different.’ He looks about as harmless as a human child could be. He’s trying to be relatable. And in turn he’s giving his fellow ghosts a cold shoulder - i’m not like you, i’m better. I’m different. I’m not ghost. I may be dead, but I’m no ghost.

Danny is trying to tie his ghost self in with the living as much as possible - he wants them to think he’s almost human. The same way he wants to think that himself. He’s distancing himself from his ghost half and the ghostly qualities the others have. Whether intentional or not, he’s doing it.

He shows his face and goes ‘see? See? I’m just like you.’

And then lets look at clone Danny, mister not-a-halfa. Who doesn’t have his canon offensive capabilities, who only has his ghost sense and the ability to hit ghosts without gear, his scary eyes and pointed ears, and the ability to see weaker ghosts not visible to the mortal eye.

He has no ghost form, no powers. And yet the first time he goes out as Phantom, he wears a mask that looks like a skull. Instead of distancing himself from ghosts, he’s distancing himself from humans. And at first it stems from the need to be unrecognizable, the last thing he wants is for his parents to find out that he’s ghost hunting. To do that, he needs to hide his face. That’s the first step.

The next step is to act in such a way that people couldn’t possibly tie him back to Danny Fenton. He’s not distancing himself from ghosts, he’s distancing himself from humans. To do that, he acts inhuman. He wears his mask and wears baggy, shapeless clothes - his hoodie and his pants - and he learns how to act unsettling. His eyes glow green, unnatural and shining through his sunken-in, skull-like mask. But it’s not enough on its own. He must do more.

He wants to be the thing someone sees at night and turns the other way. See me and run, he says, crouched on all fours and crawling across a beam like a monster you see in a movie. Twisting his body in unnatural, fluid ways, like he’s not quite sure how having only four limbs work.

Run. He says, dead green eyes glowing through his mask, piercing through black night from the rooftop. I am wild thing. Come no closer, look no closer. I am not like you. I am not your friend. I bite. Run.

You cannot see my face. This is my face, I am not alive. I am not like you. I am an animal about to pounce.

He doesn’t want people to think he’s human, he doesn’t want them to think he’s anywhere close to it. Anything to prevent his parents from figuring out its him.

And the thing is, he doesn’t have to. He doesn’t have to appear ghost-like or inhuman to keep his identity safe, wearing a mask and wearing unidentifiable clothes is enough. But he’s choosing to act ghost-like; unsettling; scary.

And in doing so, he unintentionally participates in ghost culture. And while his clothes are not anything unique, or outstanding, his mask is. His clothes don’t tell anything about him, but that’s okay.

Imagine meeting this boy from a ghost perspective. This annoying, fleshy human boy who jumps into fights to stop you and catch you. You’ve heard stories of human ghost hunters, you know there are hunters on the other side. You have heard the horror stories, you have seen the scars.

And then this boy catches you. This human, fleshy boy who yells quips at you, who puns and insults you, who wears an unsettling mask and acts ghosty. He catches you, and you think you will be the next one on the chopping board.

And then you end up in the ghost zone, untouched. Unharmed. And you tell someone about it. You were caught and released by a human child who feels touched by death. And then you hear that the ones who’d been caught were freed by a fleshy human boy who was touched by death, and a boy who they call “Phantom”.

And, isn’t that the name of the child you fought?

And he talks to you, but then he’s in the daytime. There are living around. He doesn’t speak to them - he ignores them outright. He keeps his distance, he stays away. If he talks, it’s with his hands. They will not hear his voice.

I may be alive but I am no human.

And its just — ????? So good to think about. I’ll reblog later with more thoughts when I have my laptop, but god i just needed to get that out there.

[cassandracain52]

This weeks Tim/Steph content…

A friendly reminder of what these two’s first reaction to finding out the other is ok is

When Tim found out Stephanie was alive:

Robin (1993) #174 When Stephanie found out Tim was alive:

Detective comics #969

That’s all I’m gonna say about that<3 TimSteph they will never make me hate you

[ollieartie]

I CAN SHARE MY USOKAYA PIECE FOR @usoppshipzine TOO!!! I have such a soft spot for them, what beans 🥺

[chussyracing]

hey random question, I'm trying to follow more scuderia ferrari (that support mainly charles) blog. who would you reccomend?

I'll just give you my follow list and hope you find who you wanted in there!! Disclaimer: these are the people I like and whose content I enjoy. They all have their personal preferences and also like different drivers and different series and different sports. Make sure to check them out for yourself <3

@balaclavacharles @deercharles @sharl-leclair @evilscuderia @charlescherie @lukamodric @sauber-sharl @lizablackthorn @never-looked-so-good @charles-pitlane @sedicii @forzafinally @ferraricrimesyndicate @leclarrihamilton @leclerrari @maranello

[pochapal]

the premise is Evil and Fake but there is some incredibly fascinating Romantic theorywork going on here

[the-genius-az]

Here's the link: https://www.tumblr.com/stupidlyqueer/743141672280555520/attempts-at-atla-fanfics?source=share

I go with Azula being closer to Ty Lee, it doesn't mean she doesn't love them both equally, she's just more drawn to the that gives her more attention and such. Baby girl is touch starved, she naturally gets closer to the omega that gives her more hugs and cuddles and such. Azula can't really measure which one she loves more, just which one she leans towards more often.

(Like, if she has to choose, Azula will go with whoever gives her the physical comfort she has been craving her whole life.)

Could make it Maizulee + Katara (and Katara's an alpha because I think it'd be funny to make her and Azula low-key compete who's hornier). Or make it Azutara because bond breaks can't be fixed, so if they (Zuko & Katara) can't stop the betrayal from happening without losing the war, Katara just spent so long trying to save Azula that she just... creates her own bond without noticing. Azula is very confused but, y'know, she's starved enough to not even care, she just needs the comfort.

I like writing healthy A/B/O, but questionable stuff comes along sometimes.

- Ash 🔥🍌

Thanks for this, Ash!

Here's the link

I can not enter :(

Baby girl is touch starved, she naturally gets closer to the omega that gives her more hugs and cuddles and such.

I know, our baby only wants love and affection, and life only gives her tragedies!

And Katara's an alpha because I think it'd be funny to make her and Azula low-key compete who's hornier.

I love it even more! Azula deserves three girlfriends.

Katara just spent so long trying to save Azula that she just... creates her own bond without noticing.

It would be a great show! Imagine Mai and Ty Lee in shock because the girl who was going to get Azula back for them steals her!

Azula is very confused but, y'know, she's starved enough to not even care, she just needs the comfort.

Azula: I don't care who you are, just give me love, cuddles and affection! 😭

I like writing healthy A/B/O, but questionable stuff comes along sometimes.

Don't worry! Send me anything questionable, I'm a no-questions-asking guy!

(Well... obviously I'll ask questions, but I won't judge you!)

[sysig]

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[groovygrub]

love is so worth it love is so worth it love is so worth it love is always fucking worth it. i know you don't believe me and you have every goddamn right to feel that way (i did too, that fractal of me will always always exist) but holy fuck love is worth it. i promise. i promise. please try to believe me until you can find someone who will definitively prove it to you

[travelersrest]

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[misrepresentedmorallygrey]

Edelgard deserves this win. Because not only do people that hate her treat her like shit, people who claim to love her also treat her like shit. I’ve seen so many posts and fics that completely woobify her by removing her agency. She works with an evil group -> she was forced to. She starts a war -> it was a “defensive invasion”. This is unfortunately a side effect of the “I like this character therefore they are always good and anything bad is not their fault” mentality.

One popular Edelgard fic that I’ve seen described as “required reading for understanding Edelgard’s character” has so much casual misogyny and mischaracterization it’s insane. It adds sexual abuse to her backstory, makes her scared of and unable to speak in front of a man she insults to his face in canon, and writes her as feeling “impure” and unworthy of love because she has scars. When I first read it I thought it was a character bashing fic, but no the author genuinely claims to love Edelgard.

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[moe-broey]

I also want to say this main screen dialogue makes me so soft............. doing things to me. Emotionally.

[yuusakuhanazawashole]

[chocolatewoosh]

This is a tad late, BUT I've decided my new year resolutions for 2023 are gunna be mostly me trying to better my mental and physical health, to the best of my ability!! Going outdoors more often, taking more pictures, reading more physical books, drawing less (more focus on quality than quantity), reaching out to friends/family I care about more, embracing who I am, drinking more water, less snacking at random/when I’m bored, and making an overall better/healthier workspace for myself at home!!

[thedeadthree]

ok ok FINEE ill make a g*ojo girlie anything for pookie i GUESS!! <3

[13eyond13]

where's all my blogs with nothing but memes at