#S+ isn't leaving

[horsegirlhob]

The thing is I really do understand the raised hackles reaction to Mark leaving Gemma at the door but like. Do you really think innie Mark leaving and killing himself for his outie's emotional convenience, and Mark Scout getting to be with Gemma, and everything goes back to life as normal and Mark Scout never has to confront the choices he made or grow as a person or undergo any character development he gets to win grief no consequences he gets to take everything do everything on his terms and be an asshole all he wants and he's rewarded. You think that's better writing? Mark at the cabin constantly saying "I need her back I need to get her back" he's still acting like his grief is what matters, his wife, his Gemma, her in relation to him. The only way for Gemma to get out (which I'm glad she did) and for it to not undermine like, 80% of the rest of the show was for Mark S to make this choice. And if you're so concerned with Gemma as an independent character why is the only win condition for her that Mark goes with her? Doesn't it matter that she got out? Yes it's tragic and heartbreaking but tragedy and heartbreak are essential parts of the story. It's not like Mark and Helly are going to have a happily ever after here they're just trying to get ten more minutes.

[honey-bird10]

**TSCTIR CHAPTER 754 SPOILERS!!!**

“I once liked Han Yoojin-ssi in a special way.

[...] So I buried it.”

“…Buried it? What do you mean?”

“I’m worn out and old.”

Sung Hyunjae spoke like he was reciting an old poem.

“Life was long and tedious, and the death I deserved flowed away along with lost memories. Though I continued to live, I came to wish for its end, to complete myself.”

His golden eyes narrowed slightly, carrying a faint smile.

“But Han Yoojin-ssi, you made me feel alive again. I was genuinely excited, like a child. For a child with endless fun, death is far from their mind. They only look forward to the flow of time and the tomorrow that awaits.”

“…Then, that means…”

[...]

His eyes, holding a silent smile, turned toward me.

“By burying my feelings for Han Yoojin-ssi, I was able to regain my unreachable longing for death.”

CHAT IT GENUINELY KEEPS GETTING WORSE I'M GOING INSANE?????

I DON'T EVEN NEED TO EXPLAIN IT FURTHER IT'SWRITTEN IN PLAIN TEXT ARE Y'ALL SEEING THIS?????

[s1lv3rp4w3dc4t]

shout out object shows with canon queer ships. I'm talking on screen kiss or even just verbal confirmation. all things considered it's a bit strange you don't really see them that much when you think about how gay everyone here is. I love you ii but c2bc did what you didn't and I think that's actually really nice.

[subbykittyboythoughts]

Sorry can't be horny too busy playing DOOM mods after myhouse.pk3 got updated

[gelphiegifs]

"Look at you."

[bixels]

What did/do you like about Pharah?

Uh, gameplay-wise, I really love characters in shooters who rely on three-dimensional movement techs. Chaining together hover and jump to stay in the air for as long as possible and keep momentum is so satisfying, and picking enemies off from the sky made me feel like a bird of prey. I was a good Pharah main.

Story-wise, there unfortunately isn't much to canonically go off because Pharah is so underutilized and neglected. Her personality's pretty boilerplate "heroic hero" (she's literally inspired by Captain America).

But it's the crumbs/bits and pieces that I really latched onto. Pharah's a confirmed lesbian; her short story with Baptiste implies she harbors a crush on Mercy (fucking thank you.). She's biracial Egyptian/First Nations. She has major mommy issues, having grown up both admiring and resenting Ana. She's the bridge between Old Overwatch, inspired by the idealized heroes who surrounded her childhood, and New Overwatch. She's one of the only inter-generational characters in the cast; someone whose experiences span the gap, which is why I seriously believe Pharah would make a great main character.

There isn't much to go off of, though; she's a very uncomplicated character (she's a soldier for a private military corporation, lol.). But that just means she's a blank slate character, so I've seen fanfic writers run wild and create some really interesting takes on her. My favorite interpretation of her's a dense, herbo gym-bro type (a lot of her liens are about work outs, exercising, and playing sports) who's easily excitable under her seemingly self-serious, armored visage. We see how she tends to gloat and hype herself up when she's on a streak too, so Pharah definitely has a competitive and boastful side under her more professional and militant performance.

Now Mercy? Mercy is a real complex character.

[forgotten-retrouvaille]

@pretty-isnt-pretty-enough [catalina] to JILL VALENTINE .

“You’re Jill Valentine.” The mysterious stranger had been eyeing Jill from across the bar all night, but it was only now that she decided to say something. Catalina smiled at her, and she lingered near the doorway. The cool night breeze was blowing through as she opened the door, and she beckoned for Jill to follow her. “My name is Catalina Cisneros, but you can call me Cata. I have some crucial information pertaining to your investigation.”

This had been one of those usual Friday nights - her day was done, her paperwork had been submitted for the late afternoon and Chris and the rest of the team had invited her out for drinks at the local bar like they'd always done . Always cheap beer and terrible shots , but she would never have given it up for the world - she'd found a family in Delta Force nearly two years ago , and she'd found a new one here.

She'd been competing against Chris and Richard in a drinking competition a couple or so hours ago - she'd bet on it and so had the entire rest of the team . Her tolerance was far higher than both of theirs , and she'd ended up winning way past the both of them - she was slightly tipsy , sure , but still largely in control of her faculties . The team had already made to file their way out of the door when it had started getting late , and Jill stayed for another few minutes or so , leaving a tip for the bartender .

A stranger approached her soon enough - she knew who she was. Not that strange - most people around here had heard of the infamous S.T.A.R.S. operative who'd definitely made her rounds rumour-wise around the place. What she didn't expect was the following words - she'd spoken of her investigation to no-one .

Her brows furrowed , and she would have opened her mouth to respond , but Catalina left through the door before she could. Intrigued - and a little suspicious , if she was honest . Jill's gaze flickered around , before she soon left the counter to catch up with the stranger , her curiosity thoroughly piqued .

[phoenixcatch7]

Absolutely insane to me that anyone either in universe or irl believes anything the main wen clan says.

We see from the very beginning in every adaptation that their modus operandi, nay, their way of life, is to lie, threaten and bribe people into doing their dirty work for them (you see this even easier in untamed).

Their favourite thing in the whole world is to make other people look bad, ESPECIALLY when they get a scapegoat out of it.

This is one of the ways the jin clan at the time follow in their footsteps - they capitalise on wwx as the pre prepared scapegoate they can blame and use to sow doubt, discord, distrust. They use the exact same tactic to remove a perceived threat on wwx as the wen remnants, mxy, even jrl - isolate them, make their word untrustworthy, assert themselves as the Righteous and Generous side in the process. But not without rubbing everyone else the wrong way just to make double sure they uncover anyone willing to stand against them!

The main issue here is, of course, the burning of lotus pier. First of all, wwx had no part in the physical actions the wens took, just to get the most obvious out of the way. Secondly, gusu burned first. That had absolutely zero to do with wwx or any rising rebellion - it happened before the indoctrination! (Side note, I can't believe that's how it gets translated when that's the biggest possible red flag term to use. It's genuinely insane when the clans remain complacent as they toss that word around and prepare to send their kids to it. At least pick, like, Education or Examination or something with plausibly less brainwashing cult kidnapping energy.)

Anyway. The wens chose their targets well. Gusu burns first: it is the best connected, hosting the lectures, it is the biggest repository of knowledge in the entire jianghu (including assassination techniques!!), it has two rising stars, one set to take up the role of new (and thus more alert and proactive). It's got the weakest actual sect leader by far. It's also, perhaps, the most isolated. None of the other clans are aware it's been utterly decimated by the time of the indoctrination.

Then it's either the Nie, already partially crippled with the previous sect leader already killed by wrh, leaving a child to fill the boots with no parents, no previous instruction, an infant brother and no elders. They're prone to deviation exacerbated by resentment (which human battlefields are FULL of) (though they can be helped by, you guessed it! Lan techniques, whom they've just burned all of). They have no rising star, their heir is famously useless. Or the Jin, the most closely allied major clan, with immense wealth but little actual stake in the war as long as they themselves aren't targeted. You'll remember it's the sect heir who finally drags his men onto the field. The jianghus whore is too busy coddling up to and yes manning the wen to be of any concern.

This just leaves the jiang. A strong and powerful great sect filled with dangerous, head strong warriors. I'm explicitly including yzy in this, who is a harsh taskmaster who continues taking night hunts into marriage and motherhood to keep her wit and skills sharp. The daughters engagement with the jin is cancelled, which means they won't alienate the jin by attacking. The father is both alive and active, capable and willing to actually run the sect and lead it into battle with the wen (or at the very least his wife is practically chomping at the bit). It's got two rising stars glued to each other's hip, one of which is the heir and the other the brightest, most troublemaking, most ready to throw hands in the name of justice in his whole generation. Their people are wealthy and loyal.

Oh, and also, they basically own the waterways. I'm not sure if it's explicitly canon, but they are the sect most connected to the rivers that (canonically, remember the waterborne abyss?) run between at least three of Great sects, including (drumroll please) the very first sect they just burned to the ground and are notably keeping surpressed (wen chao, at the very least should have bragged incessantly to everyone who looked at him, never mind his captive and isolated audience), and the wens themselves!! Lotus pier basically borders to its town, which is very clearly thriving af. It's loud, it's colourful, it's exotic, it's getting so much trade it's not even funny. The jiang are so much more experienced in water and water enemies (remember wwx noticing lwjs weird boat waterline?) than even gusus heir and spare! They are trade, they are TRANSPORT, they are INFORMATION (merchants and gossips).

Even if wwx didn't exist, it's just the most tactical thing to do. If you want to cripple your enemies, you target their knowledge and ties. You sabotage supply lines and communication lines. You do that as fast as you can, make sure to damage moral, prevent them from rallying together. The wens win when their enemies are divided. All together and united, they form the sun shot campaign.

WHICH IS WHY. Absolutely NOTHING they say or do can be trusted!!

What's her face coming into lotus pier and targeting wwx is so blatant and transparent a divisive tactic (so identical to the rest of the clan) I was honestly shocked anyone even pretended to listen. Jc believing it even slightly really surprised me. And I'm!! Not trained! In leadership tactics in fantasy land, SECT HEIR. At the very least living with his mother should have given him some idea of how to spot when someone is lashing out and scapegoating for their own gain, good grief.

Unfortunately. Pink antenna (I don't know how but the anime makes her look really old) dangles the possibility of sparing the jiang in front of their faces. It is a long, unlikely shot. It's playing into their hands, it's giving them the jerk off material and superiority high they want, it's undignified and self sabotaging. It's probably stalling at best. But. It's literally the only option either wwx or yzy could live with. If they didn't at least try.

It's exactly the same tactic the jin later use with wwx (again) and the remnants. Give us your strongest people, your glue, your most clever and loyal. Let us ruin them, kill them. In return, we will let your people go free <- lying so openly and blatantly to people so cornered and out of options that they might just, desperately, make the willing sacrifice. It's scummy and cruel.

Ironically, I think this is the time wwx and yzy are most in agreement, and it's when jc would rather anything else. They play this awful role, really ham it up, demean themselves and pretend they're playing right into the wens hands. She says no, she hesitates, she backs out or fumbles, she gets pressed for harder, more, make him really bleed. Wwx is willing to perform the farce and be the sacrifical lamb, on the longest shot to keep his home safe. He wears his own mask for this, because you'll notice he's able to get up and fight immediately after, whereas lwj was bedbound and healing for literal years.

Yes, wwx is insane and martyrish and has way too little self worth. Yes, yzy would not have been so willing if jc was picked. Yes, she stopped the SECOND they realised the wens were just going to keep pressing until wwx was dead and then probably demand she desecrate the corpse. She wasn't about to cripple her best fighter and son's best chance of survival. And she recognised that becoming a supervisory office would be pretty equal to being destroyed by them, but also grant the wen a HUGE boost in everything a war monger could want. If the wen took lotus pier, forces overwhelming as it already was, they would win. Full stop.

Whether or not all that was going through her mind as she slapped pinky idk, and I won't say she made the right choice, but again, either way they did what the wens wanted. This is how they isolate and sabotage threats. They will say and do anything to keep their hallucinated high horse and get that sweet sweet bullying high.

They cannot, under any circumstances, be trusted to give a reliable word on anything. In fact, I'd argue that you should believe the opposite of what they say.

So stop acting like anyone genuinely believes them. Have characters (wwx) blame themselves for events with their guilt complexes but not their head!

Also shout out to mianmian for being the only other person to call anyone out on it.

[trexalicious]

I have mixed feelings on both of them but interesting...🤔

[hooved]

we watched Eyes of Laura Mars the other day and i can't stop thinking about faggy rene auberjonois

[hunter-sylvester]

yeah they might have kicked me out of therapy but I got heavy metal and Netflix's 2022 flop film Metal Lords so really who needs therapy anyway?

[worshipfulmercy]

i have so many thoughts about his gender and how he's kind of textually a woman and/or abinary (read tags if interested)

[the-actual-ocean]

i'm gonna chuck the image of the ocean you use to represent the ocean into the ocean

You can't. It's not allowed.

[wayfinderships]

Oh boy! :D I can't wait to look through my f/os tag!

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[forgotten-retrouvaille]

//CLOSED STARTER ❯ THE WORST IS YOU AND I

@pretty-isnt-pretty-enough

Jill Valentine had no idea where , or rather , when , she was .

All she could remember was investigating an old , rundown facility that has used to belong to Umbrella , likely abandoned after the company went bankrupt and dissolved itself. She had found a multitude of notes that were barely legible underneath all the dust , underneath all the soot and occasional rubble , and a bunch of technology she didn't recognize .

Jill had always been far too curious for her own good, so she had , against the B.S.A.A's protocol , handled and even tried to take apart some of the things she had seen. She supposed she had touched the wrong thing , adjusted something she wasn't supposed to - all she had seen was a blinding light , then nothing for several long moments, and she couldn't even begin to describe what she had felt - it was almost as if her stomach had turned upside down, and her head had pounded .

The ex-cop groaned slightly as she braced herself against the ground, propping herself up against the trunk of a tree as she collected herself . Tree . A tree . There had been no trees around that facility .

The ex-cop's brows furrowed for several moments as her eyes opened , her gaze flicked around her surroundings - forest , to say the least of it . Not one she recognized , either.

Her rifle was nowhere to be seen - she was armed only with the pistol at her side and the knife at the sheath resting on her shoulder .

A loud crash in the far distance , the peak of some sort of bell tower barely seen over the tops of the trees collapsing , birds flying off as they startled . Voices sounded close by , and Jill was quick to move to stand , her hand on her pistol as she drew it from her belt .

She could figure out what was going on soon - for now , she needed to handle whatever what had just happened . Jill ducked away into the trees , her footsteps quick and quiet , keeping an eye where the voices had come from .

Several strangers walked past where she had just been - their movements were erratic , and they muttered things she didn't understand . Spanish , she could guess from where she was - the way they walked was familiar in some way , she had seen it before .

Jill's back remained behind one of the trees, pistol in hand in case any of them noticed anything out of the ordinary , until they passed . When they did , she reached for her radio , making her way the opposite direction they had gone - the familiar click as she pressed down the button .

"Sparrow to Alpha ." Chris was the one who had helped support her investigation , so it was natural that he would have been her first contact . She was on the right frequency , she had ensured she was , and she was sure that Chris had never taken this long to answer her hails before , and the static was glaring against the insect call of the woods .

"Chris . Where the hell are you?"

[danieyells]

Sometimes I ask myself unnecessary questions such as "if someone made a design for Subaru's sister is that an OC or a canon"

Technically she doesn't have a canon name or design we just know she married into a rival troupe and Leo theorizes that Subaru didn't take this well or something

But she is a canonical entity. Like if someone made a design for Jin's dad I'd list him under canons. So in that same vein I'd have to say an OC design for Subaru's sister is canon right???