#The bid sad

[william3rdlord]

Random Thought...

A villain being dragged along through their redemption arc, falling in love with the hero as they do so. On the other hand, the hero being 'corrupted' over the years; seemingly reciprocating their feelings. The villain has never been 'the worst', per say but there's a bad guy out there that really takes the cake. They've murdered former villains in cold blood; regularly infiltrated the 'high security prison' and memory-wiped a handful of captured villains, releasing them into society as regular citizens, only to off them should they resort to villainy once more. Our hero loves joking about this; teasing the villain that they could be next.

Society calls this monster a hero, the heroes themselves frown upon the act of killing but oh well, less work for them. And our mid-redemption arc villain constantly questions why no one has sought them out, why the heroes choose not to get involved. Our villain is never answered, thus with the help of their 'un-offical' lover, starts their spiral into being a 'true hero' in order to prove themselves.They find this fiend alright, they really do but they don't believe it. After years of constantly being berated about morals; ethical code and humanity our villain is face-to-face with the reality that everything has been a lie.

It was a slip-up that couldn't have been anticipated. During one of the rehabilitation conferences, our villain is attacked and our hero acts on impulse. The decapitated head of the offender tenderly lies between our hero's hands, the blood slowly dripping to the floor as the entire world tries to process what the fuck just happened.

"Are you okay? ", a hero in attendance asks as panic sets in, as the world spins around our hero as they realize what they've just done. Their hands shake, their eyes gloss over but our hero sets the head back unto the body with such an uncanny precision that the our villain finches. Our hero senses this, turning around with tears in their eyes as they face the one thing they've come to fear.

"It's you isn't it?", our villain asks, voice frigid. Our hero takes a single step forward, so slowly a decade could've passed before their foot hit the ground and with their chin up, they huff out a small whisper. "I'm not sorry for saving your life." A fight ensues between the two resulting in half the city being torn apart.

Staggering upon the roof of a decimated building, our villain clutches at their bleeding abdomen. "You thought I couldn't do it, you thought I was using you to destroy the heroes from the inside?" A dry cackle leaves their bloodied mouth. Our hero kneels before them, wiping away at the crimson with their thumb. "It wasn't supposed to be like this..." Their foreheads touch as our villains eyes flutter open, staring up into the cold eyes of the one they love. Our villain feels their heart slow, a smile on their face content to die in the arms of their lover but just as the darkness takes them, our hero's lips brush against theirs and our hero speaks plainly. "You were never meant to be more than a means to an end."

The plot twist is that the hero was the villain all along.

[stuckinapril]

megan thee stallion is the perfect example of unbothered energy. nicki has repeatedly vagueposted about her, gone on unhinged rants about her, gone so far as to mention her dead mother (such a classless low blow), threatened her on live, and has now released the tackiest diss track in history. and what has megan done? literally nothing. she straight up ignored her, aside from that one ig story where she posted herself laughing (which was perfect btw). she is the epitome of “i will not dignify that w a response.” i love it.

[axriven]

nobody was drawing crossover art so i did it myself ‼️

[zappedbyzabka]

[poolboyservice]

I officially quit fanfiction "social" site Quotev, formally Quizzazz, on May 31, 2024 at 12:17 in the afternoon, EST wise.

Quotev user[s]: wayliens (deleted), biologicalweapon (formally bodysnatchers4ever, currently up)

Date of First Interaction: October 24, 2019 at around 10 at night, EST wise

Reason: Admins removing most, if not all, of their communication features, along with removing the 'news' feature where people can view recent updates on the website, now permanently leaving their users in the dark.

Thoughts: It was a wonderful near-5-years, I've made friends, I've made enemies, but most importantly: I've made wonderful memories with said friends that I'll forever be grateful to have. My Quotev career may be dead, but my fanfiction career sure as hell isn't, I'll be uploading on Wattpad and Ao3.

What about you guys? When and why did you quit Quotev? Rb or make your own post about it!

[cienie-isengardu]

Everyone talks about Bi-Han being gullible/stupid etc for believing Shang Tsung + being manipulated by him. But Bi-Han sided with Shang Tsung because he wanted to break the Lin Kuei free from Liu Kang's control. He only accepted the alliance when he saw the Dragon Army and thought they actually had a good chance of winning. Meanwhile it's crickets on Hanzo "I killed your brother for no reason" Hasashi who got played by Quan Chi the man who actually killed his family & clan and whom Scorpion still grovels to. Not to mention that Raiden said he would try to get Hanzo's family restored if he didn't kill Bi-Han and this loser did it anyway. And this is only the tip of the iceberg for how much jackassery this fool pulls across every game. Yet Bi-Han is the irredeemable evil asshole because he *checks notes* says some mean things to his brothers >:( and some of this is done as Noob Saibot which btw loops back to Hanzo because Bi-Han wouldn't have ever become Noob if Hanzo hadn't killed him.

I think the most gullible person in MK1 was in fact Shang Tsung himself, who for some reason believed that a powerful mysterious being showing up out of nowhere would willingly share her power with him. Talk about a new level of naivety!

I have a theory of mine, that Titan Shang Tsung gave enough information about (previous timeline) Sub-Zero to his younger version, because breaking Lin Kuei from Liu Kang’s control was a personal matter to him. Like yes, it would weaken his enemy and bring the planned  chaos and “evilness” into the timeline he despited, but looking at the fact how Lin Kuei in majority of source material was an assassin clan with a strong, old-centuries ties to Shang Tsung, it feels to me likely that "reclaiming" the Lin Kuei was a matter of honor to him. Double so, as some sources went so far and presented elder Sub-Zero if not outright the favorite then one of favorite assassins working for the sorcerer. Frankly, as the story mode shows alone, “Damashi” talked and warned both Shang Tsung and Quan Chi about Lin Kuei before Sub-Zero even met any of them, so there was some behind-the-scenes preparation done and for all we know Bi-Han was targeted by the evil Titan before the main events even unfolded. 

As for Bi-Han, right now he has this misfortune to be blamed and hated for everything, whether he actually did it or not, so no matter what is the topic, he is in a losing position by definition. However, like you said, Sub-Zero did not agree on the spot to join Shang Tsung and actually had a chance to see what the supposed allies could offer him so it is not like he fell for empty promises alone. What is important to remember, Lin Kuei were one of major defenders of Earthrealm, so Bi-Han’s choice to switch sides actually would weakened Fire Lord’s forces, leaving him with Shaolin Monks and - depending how in Liu Kang’s timeline military technology evolved - the armed forces of nations that had no idea about Outworld’s threat. But the first part of Shang Tsung and General Shao’s plan was about depriving Sindel and her daughters of the throne, so there is possibility that before Earthrealm would be put in direct danger, Sub-Zero could alter his plans depending how well the teamwork would go with the sorcerers and General Shao.

If Kuai Liang and Tomas were either captured or eliminated from the picture, Liu Kang would not even know that Bi-Han switched sides until the attack - or, if the alliance played smart, Lin Kuei could backstab Fire Lord’s forces from the inside. And in the scenario in which Bi-Han was not captured by his brothers, he still could have an option (backup plan) to play Shang Tsung’s failure to his own gain if he was cunning enough. For example, he could betray the sorcerer to earn Earthrealm’s victory in the important moment and then lie to Liu Kang’s face that was his true plan from the start - the mission has failed, Lin Kuei brothers were outnumbered; he and Scorpion were trapped inside the fortress with Smoke, who if lucky, managed to hide himself (not something Sub-Zero could even knew). With no way to warn the Fire Lord and not seeing a better solution at that moment, under the pretense he is ready to betray Earthrealm, he learned what Liu Kang’s enemy were doing. Then trusting in brother’s skills, on purpose lied to Kuai Liang to piss him off enough so he could get out and reunite with Smoke. And when Bi-Han faced his angry brothers he fought only to let them run away, so they could carry on the important news to Liu Kang, while scarring Scorpion’s face as proof he was on board with Shang Tsung, so no one could doubt him. Because duty comes above family and isn’t that what was expected from Grandmaster and Lin Kuei?  Isn’t that what their father wanted? For them all to serve Fire Lord and Earthrealm at any cost?

And mind you, at this point in the story Sub-Zero had no idea that Liu Kang was in fact once Keeper of Time and had an access to Geras/Hourglass to rewind time and check what actually happened. For all Bi-Han knew then, the lie would be unprovable and, at worst, he would have to earn Fire Lord and his brothers’ trust again but then, it would be much more easy to play on their guilt, how easily they doubted when he was willing to go extra miles for the sacred duty they all talk and talk and talk about. At the same time, the experiences would teach Bi-Han he can’t trust his brothers and in future he needs to be more cunning about breaking out from Liu Kang’s control and probably relying more on Sektor & Cyrax. 

(And even if Kuai Liang would be upset, he couldn’t complain, because he is the one that wanted to uphold tradition. Bi-Han could then easily come back to the lie he tried to save father’s life and all the cruel things he said back then were an unpleasant necessity and how could you, my dearest brother, doubt me so easily…?)

Of course, in the end Sub-Zero was captured by his brothers and the possibilities thwarted but my point is, just because Bi-Han joined Shang Tsung, it does not mean he had no longer any autonomy over the course of action or that he wouldn’t make a backup plans for various outcomes. Lin Kuei were trained from childhood to do their duty and as far as we could see, they play the role of black ops for Liu Kang - what most likely also includes espionage. And in the espionage art one must be ready to act at any given moment and plan ahead. Bi-Han said himself, he has no loyalty to Earthrealm nor to Outworld and I do not doubt he would play the game with his survival and Lin Kuei’s best interest in mind. Who he would need to betray in the process would depend on who was winning and who was the most beneficial ally.

I think we all can agree that Lin Kuei mission and Bi-Han’s betrayal was a rushed subplot and both the brothers and emotional impact of the story would benefit more if Sub-Zero wasn’t cut off from the events right away after fulfilling his main purpose - giving a ground for new Lin Kuei vs Shirai Ryu conflict that won’t have any importance until the next games will use it. It is not even a matter if Bi-Han acted logically or not, but more the feeling of incompetence of everyone involved. Nitara and Ermac didn’t raise the alarm the moment when intruders were spotted (and Nitara literally screeched / screamed when she attacked Smoke). Bi-Han didn’t behead Shang Tsung when he had an occasion; instead he idly waited for enemy soldiers to run up to Lin Kuei - and really, if he knew the mission was endangered, he should have used the precious seconds to eliminate the target. Even if he was killed, there would be one enemy less for Liu Kang to deal with. Kuai Liang alone beat all the main fighters, burning the stone soldiers like they were nothing while Smoke, well he had one moment of serious panic and after that was just there, pushed to the background. Bi-Han’s choice and development of his subplot could be taken in interesting, even twisted directions in the hands of capable writers. And by that I don’t mean the intelligence of writers but capability to care for Bi-Han’s plot beyond the need to break Lin Kuei from Liu Kang. Because him acting either on impulse or seizing an opportunity he awaited for years does not mean he needs to stick to Shang Tsung & General Shao to the bitter end. I, for one, would like to see how cunning Sub-Zero could be in such a situation but for that NRS would need to let him be in the story as a full-fledged character that develops alongside the events and not be just there to push events and other characters' storylines forward.

As for original Scorpion, I feel there is in general a great change in perception of his and Sub-Zero’s storylines, as Scorpion in the earliest source materials, including the oldest comics, usually played the role of antagonist, while Sub-Zero even as an assassin could be pretty heroic on his own. Now the roles seems to turn around, however I suspect the main reason why fans give Hanzo benefit of doubt and forgive him any foolish decisions but won’t give Bi-Han the same treatment comes down to this: Hanzo is acting on strong emotions, something we can see by visually aspect of the games and heard him personally speaking about them while Sub-Zero does not externalize his emotions, because such openness is not in his nature (the old comics are better in that aspect but how many people even remember them these days?). It is much easier for fans to forgive character’s “stupidity”, the all wrongly made choices when character will openly admit to be upset, angry, devastated or traumatized than to forgive the one that won't spill out their guts, won’t cry or feel sorry for themselves and will just adapt and go on with their life. People forgive acting on overwhelming emotions when those are all over the place because emotions are something easy to relate - and who of us did not lose control over them at least one? Hanzo is powerful male character in terms of firepower and skills alone but he is also deeply messed up, traumatized man whose life was fucked up and now he is trying hardly to piece it together and to rebuild his sense of humanity and honor. Bi-Han as Noob Saibot just… adapted and moved on with his life and the amount of people he would admit any feeling of regret or injustice done to him I can count on one hand and still have a finger of two free. Meanwhile everyone who cares to learn, knows Hanzo is grieving after his clan and family or is upset or angry and so on. Which is also why I think so many characters (and fans) think Bi-Han as a Noob Saibot is so vile and evil - because in contrast to other Wraiths and/or Revenants, he does not show any sign of trauma, be it leashing out in anger or outrightly speaking how deeply wounded he is, even if he died in no less brutal way than rest of fallen heroes - and isn't it ironic that Kuai Liang was accused about that too? Of not looking traumatized enough because he does not show openly his pain . And accused by Sonya of all possible people?

It’s easier to relate and understand characters wearing emotions on their sleeve because all the reasoning and effects of their actions are either easy to trace and connect or explicitly stated by characters themselves. Hanzo is such a character. He is sad and angry so he acts in a way a sad and angry man would. Bi-Han though? If people except Bi-Han - a characters specifically connected to ice - to spill out his guts how he feels, to cry how unfair his life was and how everyone is mean to him or to vomit the over-sweetened praises for anyone he likes or jump at any occasion to cuddle anyone at arm length to know he feels anything at all, then… Well, that is definitely not the right character for them. Bi-Han just doesn’t work like that and sure, his anger may flare here and there, but as I was pointing out in different metas and analyzes in the past, that man is not overly emotional to begin with, even when talking with people he likes and cares for. I won’t lie, sometimes to understand Sub-Zero’s reasoning one needs to use all imagination and do some mentally gymnastics as the character won’t tell us what is happening inside his head the way Hanzo would. But that can be fun on its own, to examine and analyze and build theories. However, let’s be real here, it is not for everyone and each for their own.

[izzy-hands]

i missed this feeling so much. i missed this fandom so much. i missed this joy of rewatching the episodes because i want to see those incredible moments again, and not ignoring half the season because none of the interactions felt right and genuinely made me angry. i don’t know what the second part is going to be like, but these few episodes really restored my love for this show, which really wavered after s2. i just. i just missed it. 

[sewerfight]

the fact that Scianel pulled the hanged man here when reading her cards and then tried to act like it was chill when Patrizia showed up #fail couple

[judesstfrancis]

watching the yotes game rn sucks dude my chest hurts

[yogurtlid10000]

collection of old unfinished link arts-except the tp link one, that’s new-THAT ARE SO FIRE TBH ‼️‼️🎉 how did I conjure this up last year what was I ON😕 yippe

I love how it’s a different facial structure every time. 😞

Tomatoes

LA la la La I’d like to draw Cyclonus next but also I Magnus cuz I missed his birthday ( secretly Magnus is my favorite transformers charcater )

[mcytblrconfessions-but-bad]

blog might go on hiatus sorry

thanks to circumstances better left unspoken, this blog might go on hiatus after 4-5 days. it might be indefinite, it might not be. worlds just fucking up my time

anyway for the important stuff

the askbox will remain open no matter what; asks will be queued until the hiatus happens; if a hiatus does happen it will be unannounced you'll just know because asks straight up wont be posted; if the hiatus does end up being cancelled ill make a post about it

so just to reiterate: after 4-5 days, the blog may stop working. this may or may not be permanent

[ionozoned]

( cant wait for my Real ortega card to come in the mail so my collection of iono and her siblings can be real even though ortega will be the only official card of them all. )

[manipulcate]

'i only ever wanted to help and protect you. i just wanted to make things better.'

[halliewriteshockey]

Bb!goalie sighting for those who celebrate

[lyxchen]

Sometimes you shouldn't be in a fandom. Sometimes you have to enjoy the thing without being in the fandom. Sometimes the fandom sucks. Don't let a shitty fandom destroy that thing you like

[marcsnuffy]

remembered it's very possible that bllker ubers will get different teams bidding for them