#Two so alike yet not

[kacievvbbbb]

I think it’s interesting how as time goes on Zoro kind of becomes more and more like mihawk in some ways whether that’s just because if you spend time with someone for 2 years you’re bound to pick up their habits or a deliberate attempt to emulate him is a conversation for another time. And Mihawk and Zoro where already pretty similar at the start so it’s a little hard to notice now.

But yeah whether unconsciously or consciously Zoro is becoming a bit more like Mihawk and it’s interesting to think that while this means maturing in some ways (he’s swordsmanship for one but he’s also just quieter much more assured of himself) it also means deaging in some others.

Despite their significant age gap and general dispositions, when it comes down to it Zoro is just a lot more emotionally mature and developed than Mihawk is. And a big part of why is because he found something larger than himself to devote his life too, hell Mihawk himself even kind of acknowledges this when he agrees to take Zoro on as a student when Zoro begs for the sake of his captain and crew. He acknowledges that putting aside his own ego and dreams for the sake of someone else isn’t something he can do and sees it as a fault in himself and a strength in Zoro.

Mihawk may be outwardly mature and his skills defiently did not stagnant but I’d wager that Mentally Mihawk is still stuck at the same age he was when he took over the title of world’s strongest swordsman. Honestly maybe even younger. And it isn’t until training Zoro, letting Perona stay with him, for probably the first time in his life taking charge of lives outside his own did he finally unarrest his development.

If Zoro is purposely trying to emulate Hawkeyes, which it wouldn’t be a surprise if he was that’s who he’s trying to be Afterall, then it would honestly set him back emotionally because fundamentally as he is now Mihawk’s attitude doesn’t work in a crew. It’s too singular, too abrasive. And while that abrasiveness can be useful in Zoro’s role as Luffy’s first mate sometimes it makes him a little too callous a little too apathetic, like with his disregard for Luffy’s sadness over vegapunk.

But Zoro has his crew to temper that, they are honestly just too ridiculous to ever stay serious around. And try as he might to hide it Zoro is also just a silly dude who likes to be horrifically petty with his opponents. And zoro still has so much fire in him, so much he has too prove and so much he wants to protect to ever really fall into Mihawk’s apathy. Zoro has Luffy who even after they reach their dreams will probably still continue to turn the world upside down forever keeping Zoro in some kind of trouble and his life interesting.

Zoro can’t be Mihawk because even Mihawk can’t be Mihawk anymore. Being with crossguild and crossing with the Red hair pirates and the strawhats is going to change him, it has too. if Mihawk is going to live after losing his title he’s probably gonna have to become a little bit more like Zoro.

[nicastamatis]

as much as its annoying i find it fascinating how people manage to boil joongdok down to generic yaoi even after reading the novel. like my desire to look at these people under a microscope vastly outweighs my typical response to terminal yaoi brain like what's going on with your head that orv goes in and "kim dokja uked ukeily down the stairs" comes out how did you dodge the psychological attacks ive been bombarded with for the past fortnight. sith magic.

[supemaeve]

You really will do anything to hurt me, won't you? So… what are you and William cooking up? Hmm? Maybe you two brought that supervillain to town.

[loveisbreathinghere]

i don't think it was talked enough about how much jon's "but what i can forgive, i do" was so important to theon's arc. like he has spent all this time drowning in self-hatred and repentance, refusing to let sansa absolve him of his past actions, and struggling to reconcile these warring identifies of his. then to come face-to-face with the person who was essentially his only equal in winterfell and to hear that blatant forgiveness is so healing. who better than jon to understand the struggle to find a place for yourself in a world where your family name is the most important aspect of who you are?

jon and theon are arguably the two characters most alike to one another yet their intense dislike and competition with one another prevented any understanding or camaraderie with one another. it's such a tragedy.

for that reason, the show's lack of faithfulness to the source material is always a disappointment, but theon and jon's meeting will forever be one of my favorite moments.

[epickiya722]

There's always gonna be like one or two characters that I'm a fan of, but dislike some of their fans and out of all characters in BNHA... I never would have thought it would be Spinner.

[ruvviks]

there is no place for you here

[dairyfreenugget]

I could count the amount of original stories of mine that don't have horror elements on one hand and idk what that says about me

[valiant-portabella-pirkko]

Flourish AU - Dragonheart Pirkko - Durmond Priory

Champion of the Caustic Elder Dragon

"Lasting change isn't gentle. It's harsh, abrasive, and inescapable. Either we'll adapt or we'll die trying."

"A better world starts with deciding what we're prepared to lose."

[rxttenfish]

i absolutely cannot let myself get started on another fic until im at least onto chapter 5 of caecilian but the temptation to write something of aaravi taking miranda monster hunting and describing the entire EVERYTHING there is real

[yarboyandy]

77!

Revelation / Balance and Composure

THIS SONG WAS WRITTEN FOR THEM! Literally. Oh m,y god. They're locked into a similar destiny and linked together through purpose and duty....

[exopelagic]

I need to go to bed I’m just gonna shout a lil

[lostandbackagain]

my knees are killing me from climbing around the jungle gym with my niece yesterday but I can't complain about it at work bc if one of my coworkers said their knees hurt I'd immediately yell "FROM SUCKING DICK?!?" and you reap the energy you put into the world so they would 100% do the same to me. so I suffer in silence

[administer-distractions]

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[decarabiandivorce]

Oh i just know him and deca would have been besties

(and considering they not only were alive in roughly the same time period with the same level of status in their respective region but also some parts of fontaine aren’t actually that far from old mond compared to some other regions)

hes so Decarabiancore

Yeah they wouldn't be alive to meet each other but I know that Deca probs at least heard of the guy before after Remus's passing.

My timeline gose

Dragons >> 1st and Remus >>>Enkanomia and Celestia >>> 2nd happens and Enkanomiya falls >>> Isaroth moves to Mondstadt and makes her temple. The other shades were vibing with the people of dragonspine >>> 2nd learns about dragonspine and nails them >>> 3rd decesender time >>> Archon War Starts >>> Isaroth is MIA and so Decarabian looses his best friend and so wind barrier time

There are somethings i shift around a little bit but theres at minimum 3 descenders worth of time between Deca and Remus

i also think he would be slightly salty because of one small detail

"Its the guy with the city with a tower thats taller than my tower P.P"

Hes a petty guy. Will not get character development til after he is murdered

[a-lonely-dunedain]

Been thinking about Margim and Elain’s friendship, and I gotta say, Elain is gonna be in for quite a shock when Margim finally starts to open up to her about her Mysterious PastTM

Elain: what? how did you not know about that? Margim: well you see, I lived in a cage for most of my life. Elain: wha- ooh, you're speaking metaphorically right? Margim: Elain: ...you're… you’re speaking metaphorically, right???

[soulsxng]

Archetypes quiz | Enoch edition!

47% Intellectual: The Intellectual is the ultimate dinner-party guest. Engaging questions and thoughtful debate are their trademarks.

40% Royal: When the Royal walks into a room, they command attention. They are the one in charge, and they enjoy reaping the rewards of their hard work.

13% Creative: The Creative appreciates all beautiful things in art and daily life. They creative act is essential to who they are.