#Which could lead to some miscommunication or misunderstandings

[puppetmaster13u]

Mermay Special Prompt 1

Selkie Batfam? Selkie Batfam. But make it Liminal. 

See, none of them were exactly born as such. In fact? It’s technically a side effect of Lazarus waters and extreme ecto-contamination. Does this also mean selkie Al Ghuls? Yeah, technically. Though with how part of their mission includes protecting endangered species, they definitely use it to their advantage. 

Now, how did the batfam become so ecto-contaminated? Well how could they not? Lazarus pools in the Caves, corrupted artifacts, quite literally dying, dimension traveling and the many, many timeline shifts that seem to affect them specifically at times? 

Yeah, they’re all now… technically human in the fact that that’s the form they take. I mean, who doesn’t have a bit of eye-shine and fangs in Gotham? They just don’t really take seal form outside the manor because well, er, it’s a little embarrassing. Because their seal forms? 

Might be well, kind of tiny. So their friend might erm, not exactly know how much their respective bat is silently trusting them when they give them their coat to watch over. 

[slut4celebs]

You're Not Just My Best Friend

Gracie Abrams x Reader

Word Count: 1,505 words

Trigger Warning: miscommunications, public displays of affection

Synopsis: 1) Guys, I had to turn to ChatGPT for some writing ideas because I'm head empty from midterm season soooo please request. 2) Here is the angsty fic idea it gave me. In which the pressure of tour and her feelings for the R becomes overwhelming, Gracie decides to talk to R about it. Only, the conversation leads to a misunderstanding and fallout. R still can't help but go to Gracie's show after a message from her brother and the two confront each other and their feelings.

Requests are open. < Please guys, on my knees begging.

Gracie Abrams handpicked (Y/n) (L/n) to be her friend of their first day of kindergarten. On that same day, they held a wedding on the playground and Gracie kissed (Y/n) and told her she'd love her forever. From that day on, she kept her vow to always love her, it being a sacred promise that she held to her chest. Their bond could be categorized as intense and passion, even when they tried to date other people. Truth be told, no relationship between them and anyone else could last since they were always on a collision course to this exact moment in time. Now, Gracie was standing in front of (Y/n), ready to pour her heart out and put their friendship on the line. If only she hadn't started it with "I can't be your friend anymore."

The statement sounded like glass shattering into a million people, scattering around her. It made (Y/n) afraid to move, to stand, to say anything as she processed Gracie's words. Due to Gracie's silence as she picked the words carefully in her head, not communicating them out loud, (Y/n) took this as a statement that solidified the end of their decade long friendship. She always thought that they would end up more, not just end entirely. Apparently that feeling wasn't shared, as it seemed that Gracie was just dumping her onto the curb while in a city far from home.

A million thoughts hit her simultaneously, making her spiral. Couldn't Gracie have thought of this sooner? Where was she going to stay tonight? How was she going to get home? She had, after all, quit her part-time job to be one of Gracie's social media organizers. It was really just Gracie's way to bring her on tour, putting her on her payroll. It took forever for Gracie to even convince her, and now she was just dropping her. Was there someone else? Had she done something wrong? Her head began to hurt and she grew nauseous, and she finally stood right when Gracie was finally finding her words, thoughts finally connecting together.

"So, you mean to tell me that you convinced me to come on tour with you just for you to tell me you can't be my friend anymore?" She hated the way her eyes welled up with tears, causing her to take a sharp intake of breath. (Y/n) couldn't allow herself to cry in that moment. She bit her lip to stable her wobbly lip as she cleared her throat, trying to find the right words. But there was no words, and Gracie couldn't respond quick enough. "God, Gracie, I left a stable job to come here with you. I dropped everything for you. We're in New York fucking city… I can't even look at you right now."

Gracie's eyes were wide as she watched (Y/n) make a break for her tour bus door. She quickly caught her wrist, brown eyes pleading for her to stay. Her words were caught in her throat, blocked by a sob due to (Y/n)'s retreating figure. Why couldn't she just confess her love right then and there. All she wanted to say was that she had always loved her and she will always love her. Nothing had changed from their kindergarten wedding. But, somehow, she managed to ruin it. "No, (Y/n), please. I was trying to-"

"Trying to what, Gracie?" There was her opening, the opportunity needed to get her thoughts out. But she didn't take it. (Y/n) shook her head, tears finally spilling over her tear line. Yanking her wrist from Gracie's tight hold as she silently begged her to stay, (Y/n) headed out the door into the New York streets. She, unfortunately, had the pleasure to be met head on with fans who recognized her from Gracie's lives and Instagram posts, and they attempted to ask for photos. (Y/n) had to wade through them, trying to remain polite as she made her way to a hotel, her phone battery a little too low for her liking. Thankfully, the girl at the front desk let her borrow a charger before she booked a room. Once her phone was in significantly better health, she made her way up to her room, allowing herself to finally breakdown and grieve what had just happened on the bus.

She wasn't expecting a call to wake her up in the late afternoon. Blinking away her sleepiness, her brows furrowed when she saw it was from Henry, Gracie's older brother. She let her brain process for a moment before answering. "Hey, (Y/n), sorry to call you so randomly. I.. I heard about you and Gracie, and I know this isn't my place, but you should go to her show tonight." He said solemnly, as if he just lost her, too. In a way, he had. If she wasn't friends with Gracie, there wouldn't be a real reason for her to come to the Abrams home anymore.

(Y/n) let a hand run down her face. She couldn't believe Henry was actually trying to find himself in the middle of this. Ever the diffuser, she found herself realizing this was kind of his niche. With that said, it wasn't any of his business. "You're right, Henry, this isn't your place. So, please, just fuck off." She groaned, ending the call and closing her eyes. She looked at the time and knew that Gracie was at soundcheck. She had missed over twenty phone calls from her from last night and this morning, and she had a dozen texts. Maybe Gracie regretted it. She shook her head. Gracie didn't deserve any grace from the situation. She had pulled (Y/n) all the way across the nation just to end their friendship. Still, for one final goodbye, she was going to go to this stupid show and rebreak her stupid heart.

She adorned her outfit from last night, jeans and a hoodie with 'The Secret of Us' on it. It was exclusive and made for just Gracie's team. She pulled out her pass, thankful she still had her wallet because of her other belongings were on the bus. She didn't have an actual seat, usually sitting behind stage, so she leaned on an entrance way. After Role Model's performance, Gracie came on. Admittedly, she did look a little disheveled, not that the fans would notice these little quirks that made Gracie look unlike herself. (Y/n) didn't have time to dwell on it as Gracie started speaking.

"Okay, so… I was going to sing Close To You first, but… I've changed my mind. There's this girl that I've loved since kindergarten. We got married the day we met and I kissed her. I told her I loved her, but when it mattered most, I couldn't tell her I still love her in the way I meant it when I was little. The innocent kind of love, only it's now more passionate." Gracie swallowed, looking at her deep blue converse. (Y/n) was watching with fresh tears, and when Gracie looked up, their eyes met. "Here's I miss you, I'm sorry." She announced.

(Y/n) wiped tears from her cheeks as she listened to Gracie sing, her heart racing. At the end of the song, Gracie passed her guitar to one of the people on stage before getting off the stage. Everyone's eyes were on her as she almost ran to (Y/n). As she made her way to her childhood best friend, their lips crashed. It was a movie moment, where the camera would spin around the couple and emotionally charged music would play. It was their moment as their tears mingled into the kiss, the taste of salt on their tongues. The crowd was cheering but it was drowned out. When the two finally parted, a silent message passed between them. They were going to be alright, and yeah… They couldn't be friends anymore because they weren't just friends. "(Y/n), you're not just my best friend. I love you."

(Y/n) felt her breathe hitch as she nodded softly. Her head was spinning from their intense kiss and she connected their lips again. "I love you, too," she said, looking up at Gracie. Worry was still ever-present in her eyes and she smiled softly. "We're okay. We're girlfriends now, or whatever." She said in a soft whisper, both chuckling. Then, they both remembered where they were. "Go, Abrams, I'll be right here, cheering you on." She nodded. Gracie smiled a bit, kissing her again on the lips and once more but on the forehead this time before returning on stage. Everything was different, their collision course causing their universes to come together as one. Then again, when had it ever been two separate universes. They've always been just one entity, in the long run. It was always going to be (Y/n) and Gracie together, just as they had promised the day they met.

[wangxianficfinder]

Fic Finder

Apr 12th

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1. For the ficfinder: In the last "In the mood for", no 8 reminded me of a fic but I cant recall the one. Wwx is travelling by himself, writing letters to LZ, he stays in a town and it ends up cursed. LZ and the juniors arrive to solve the case. Wwx is acting weird and hides his letters. The juniors read the letters and find out wwx is angry and full of resentment about how he's been treated. They find out the curse resonates from him. They talk it out to resolve matters. It was written really well. Any idea? @kesterling

FOUND! i found it myself, it kept bugging me. The fic is sadly deleted but on the wayback machine: Dock of the Bay by Haysel.

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2. Hi! This is for Fic Finder. All I remember is the ending, where Yu Ziyuan had her arms cut off, and that there was a part that mentioned that this was punishment enough as she would have to live her life with no pride. Also, she had an affair with Jin Guangshan, and Jiang Cheng was his child, and she had to become his concubine, I think. Hope someone knows which fic this is!

FOUND? sounds like the deleted "OOC!" by A_flower_in_the_snow. It's avaiable on the wayback machine.

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3. Hi, once again.

I’m looking for a fic that I seriously can’t find, at all.

So it would really be a great help if you could.

Wwx was brought to cloud recesses for healing after madam yu had whipped him so bloody he couldn’t move and wa sin active danger of dying.

The disciples who brought him there did so on a donkey I think?

Anyway they asked LZ to please befriend Wwx.

The healers weren’t sure if Wwx would survive. He does.

And joins the lan, befriending LZ oh and he can’t fight with his sword anymore because of the damage and something about his heart having been weakened.

That is all I remember.

Have a nice day/night. @ravenwithwings

NOT FOUND!🔒🧡 rain falls and soaks into the earth series by RoseThorne (T, 57k, WangXian, WIP, Near Death Experience, Attempt Drowning, Madam Yu Bashing, Recovery, No war AU)

FOUND! 🧡 Company by WithBroomBefore (T, 29k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Pre-Relationship, Getting Together, POV LWJ, Fix-It, Pre-Canon, at least to start, WWX goes to Cloud Recesses, But Not In The Usual Way, fear of character death, Everybody Lives, Hurt/Comfort, Happy Ending, Light Angst, good teacher LQR, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, brief discussion of past minor character suicide, Kitten, Not YZY Friendly)

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4. Hi!! I'm looking for a fic I can't remember the name of, a modern AU, possibly set in the UK where lwj is part of some sort of anarchist/ community activist group and wwx joins. Most people in the group already know wwx and are reallly good friends with him but lwj is super skeptical about him. Also at some point I think wwx goes missing and lwj is super worried??? I can't remember anything else... thank you in advance🙏🙏🙏 @kavlobebeki

FOUND? now to begin the road by detectorist (E, 28k, WangXian, Modern AU, Pining, Miscommunication, Misunderstandings, Getting Together, Light Angst, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Activism, Politics, Rooftop Conversations)

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5. Hi, I'm wondering if anyone else remembers a fic similar to leading tone by silencemostofall, and pastel by antebunny, but that's set in the canon era while they're at Cloud Recesses? A few details I remember was that the coloured mark that indicated Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian's relationship started to fade, and that Jiang Cheng was allowed home to celebrate his birthday, while Wei Wuxian's was completely ignored by the Jiang Sect and so he spent it drinking and was caught by Lan Wangji. Apologies that I don't have more! @flaxenhairedsamurai

Hi, I was number 5 on the fic finder on April 12. Just letting you know I found the fic I was looking for! It was Mark Me With Your Devotion by an orphan account. Thank you, and I've bookmarked it so I don't lose it again!

FOUND! Mark me with your devotion by orphan_account (M, 18k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Soulmates, soulmate AU with a twist, The twist is not a curse though, I'm sorry but everyone is kind of toxic in this, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, A-Yuan is adorable, First Time, Canon-typical Sex, Cultivation Partners, Fluffy wangxian, Nothing else is all that fluffy, Night-hunting together, Their studies are different that's why they keep going on missions and not staying in Gusu much)

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6. There was this fic on ao3 I don't remember, much, but it had this part, where lwj refused to go near his child(/children??) Because when wwx was pregnant he slowly grew ill or I dunno I think there was some complications (?) and when it was finally the time of delivery, wwx fell into coma I think. And lxc was angry with lwj for not even looking at his child / children when both wc were so excited for the baby.

There is a similar wx comic on Twitter. Can you please find both of them? The ao3 fic and the Twitter comic too please?

FOUND? I don’t know the Ao3 but I do know the comic similar to the description which made by AlasseTassir in twitter and they post it on their pixiv.

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7. A while back I found and lost 😥 a fic where WangXian, I think, were smuggling Wen Ning (and probably Wen Qing) across a border somewhere and they put a fake mustache on one of the two and people kept complimenting them on how nice it looked. I think people even copied the mustache after that? Maybe even the bad Wens? That's literally all I can remember about it. I've tried every tag I can think of and haven't been able to find it. Hopefully someone will know. TIA! @lilyinthesnow

FOUND! Bloom where you are planted by luckymoonly (M, 44k wangxian, MM/WQ, Canon Divergence, Fix It, courting, Mpreg, Sunshot Campaign, Fluff, Happy Ending, getting together early, Romance, WWX giving birth in the middle of the war? Most likely than you think!, Yúnmèng Siblings Feels, Smut, Drama, Blood and Violence, Minor Character Death, There Is Only One Bed, No Fall of Lotus Pier, Crossdressing, Shotgun Wedding, Mention of miscarriage (not WWX), wangxian Have a Breeding Kink, Giving Birth, Soft granduncle LQR)

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8. hii i need help finding a fic. I remember it is ongoing it is a time travel one where wei ying travels back to the past decides not to join the jiang sect but to be rouge i remember he stole gold from the sects which made the economy go to shit the emperor got involved and disbanded the wen sect wei ying is now rich he is studying to pass some exams he has a nice house with a mini farm meets lan zhan and they fall in love and we find out from lan qiren that wei ying is a royal bc his father was a prince but he ran away to be a servant to the jiang sect and sometime near the last chapters the emperor gives permission to wangxian to marry and to take with him some princes and princesses to raise away from the palace. @wangxian4evermdzs

FOUND? Starting Over by SplitGirl28 (M, 69k, WIP, Time Travel Fix-It, Back to Childhood, Change his life, Different lifestyle, But WWX is still gifted genius, Unrestrained WWX, Living his ideal life)

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9. Hi all! 👋 I am so sorry to bother you if you’ve already found this fic but I’ve scoured across the internet all day and decided to go ahead and ask anyway! I’m looking for a fic that has Wei Ying being adopted into the Lan clan as a child, he was scared to be kicked out and became rather solemn and a perfect lan clan member, on the other hand Lan Zhan has grown to be shameless and flirts with Wei Ying every chance he gets. There’s also some Jiang Bashing, OCs, and maybe some time travel? Help🥹

FOUND? could be the deleted "Uno Reverse" by A_flower_in_the_snow. It's on the wayback machine.

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10. Hello!! I swear I just read it and now I can't find this fic- but it's supposed to be an AU where wwx stayed behind during Lotus Pier's attack and Madam Yu and JC escaped but wwx stayed to fight, and lwj heard wwx was missing and he rushes to help wwx and he runs in JC and JY also trying to save wwx? Thank you in advance!

FOUND? for as long as he will let me by RavenclawLoki (T, 8k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, Hurt WWX, Love Confessions, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, First Kiss, BAMF JYL, WangXian Get a Happy Ending)

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11. Hi, thanks so much for all your efforts!!

I’ve been looking for a fic and hope it hasn’t been deleted. Wei Ying, Jiang Cheng, and Jiang Yanli were mermaids but were also semi-amphibious? They could go on land for short periods and they helped fight the Wens during the Sunshot Campaign. Wei Ying is married off to Lan Zhan and he lives in the Cloud Recesses. Most of the story is centered around Wei Ying adjusting to his life on the surface amongst humans and navigating the relationship with his new husband.

FOUND? you’re a bird in the water / i’m a fish on the ground by plonk (Not Rated, 8k, WangXian, Merpeople, Canon Era)

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12. Hi, can you help me find a fic . The story goes somewhat like Lan Wangji was in a nighthunt and had taken shelter in an inn . There was a storm, and Wei Ying came to that inn seeking shelter with a few orphan kids . Those kids and Wei Ying were both from the same, and they escaped from being sold ? I think Wangji was a bit older than Wei Ying. Also, Wei Ying could use his cultivation powers without any medium like swords or instruments. 🙏

FOUND? ❤️ Seen and not heard by eatmyass (E, 51k, wangxian, case fic, no sunshot, kid fic, dadxian, strangers to lovers, found family, LWJ pov, pining, fake/pretend relationship, first time, falling in love)

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13. Helppp! looking for a fic I read awhile ago and it just wont leave my mind, So basically Wangxian had an age gap LWJ was like 16 or 17 and WWX in his 20's but like "the cloud recesses" is some sort of mansion and the lotus siblings visit them in cloud recesses. I think it was tagged E if that helps

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14. Hi! For Fic Finder. Thank you very much for your help. There’s a fic I thought I bookmarked but can no longer find.

The first fic is a dark Lans fic set during the Cloud Recesses arc. WWX and JC are betrothed in this universe. But LWJ and WWX fall in love. LWJ manipulates the environment and JCs insecurities to break them up. I believe it’s in a two part series.

Thank you!

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15. Story of Yanxi Palace based fic. WY is the empress/consort who hides in a box from Sizhui. LZ knows he's inside the box, and as a prank/punishment, he uses the box to play a boardgames with Sizhui

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16. Hi! I really am looking for this story in AO3 and still can't find it. It was about Wei Wuxian who got married to Wen Chao but Lan Zhan couldn't take it so he plans to take Wei Wuxian back by claiming Wei Wuxian each time he got (even in the wedding night of WWX and WC) and destroying the company of the Wens. As they (LWJ & WWX) continued the deed, WWX ended up pregnant and LWJ is more than determined to take WWX back. I do hope you can help me find this story. Thank you in advance!😘 @gegegeeee

FOUND? 姻緣 | this marriage was always predestinedby saccharinings (E, 43k, wangxian, Cheating, Infidelity, not between wangxian, WWX is married and LWJ persuades him to cheat on his husband with him, Dark LWJ, A/B/O, Feminizing Language, Exhibitionism, Size Difference, WagnXian Have a Breeding Kink, Stomach Bulge, Possessive LWJ, Manipulation, WWX Wears Lingerie, Rape/Non-con Elements, for one part, Hair-pulling Kink, Alpha LWJ, Omega WWX, Mirror Sex, Vibrators, Phone Sex, Rimming, Edgeplay, slight choking kink, Light Bondage, Inappropriate Use of Gūsū Lán Forehead Ribbon, LJY’s Big Fat Crush on Milfxian, Pregnant WWX, WangXian Endgame, Spanish Translation)

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17. I'm looking for this fic that's basically a bunch of drabbles in one. Each chapter title is one word and serves as the theme for that chapter. I remember it having quite a lot of chapters, but I only remember one titled "kneeling" where Wuxian kneeled before Wangji (if you need a better picture, imagine that one scene in CQL where Wuxian kneeled and put his head on Yanli's lap in that one episode) @mindaneacc

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18. Hey, I'm looking for a fic where LZ and WY are already married and living in Gusu. But they get separated from each other due to an illness/curse going through the Wen Sect, so LZ leaves to give medical aid. In the process, he ends up adopting Wen Yuan. There is a sweet connection between WY and Lan Qiren. But most importantly Wen Qing managed to assassinate Wen Ruohan. @mother-of-pigeons

I remember 18, though I can't find it either. The sickness/curse in question made people burn from the inside; it was contagious from breathing in the ashes of the people dying. There was a honestly touching scene with Wen Chao dying while Wen Ning kept him company. Wen Qing assassinated WRH because she was treating him for the illness, for which they'd finally found the cure, and he announced that he therefore would use it as a weapon against the other sects, by deliberately infecting them and holding the cure hostage. The only ones they'd allow to have the cure are the Lans, because they're the only ones who came to help. He also intended to marry WQ, as he'd lost both his sons and needed new ones. I think it might have been part of a series, with the first part showing how WangXian got together.

FOUND!🔒Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by Titans_R_Us (T, 11k, WangXian, Arranged Marriage, Mutual Pining, Temporary Separation, BAMF WQ)

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19. Hello!! Here I am again looking for a wangxian fic. It's one that I read through here but never found again, anyway, the things I remember from the fic are: the sects transform into animals, being shapeshifters, the Lan are dragons like WWX, I also remember that the transfer of core occurred but the core has a mind of its own and it goes back to WWX's body, WWX faints and Wanji makes a soulmate connection... Those are the only things I remember!!

Note: I think Ao3 should have category filtering in our subscriptions, because I think I subscribed to the story but I already looked and couldn't find it... @sweettiebah

FOUND? sounds like "Revealed Truths Against Dragon's Fire" by Preludian_Staves. It's hidden on AO3 but avaiable on the waback machine.

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20. Hi! I'm looking for a fic with a red string of fate au where wwx jumps off the cliff, but has a moment of weakness when he looks at lwj and end up tying himself to lwj before dying... And when he wakes up he discovers lwj kept the string bc when he wakes up as mxy he can see it connecting him to lwj. He flees and tries to put as much distance as he can between them but lwj still finds him at dafan mountain... It's a multi chapter (I think) with a happy ending. Help please? 🥺

FOUND? 💖 a trail of blood to find your way back home by blackelement7 (T, 19k, wangxian, JC & WWX, what if a soulmate string au, but without the soulmates aspect of it, a reflection on the nature of marriage, WWX is full of regrets, so is LWJ, Mutual Pining, Miscommunication, JC & WWX Reconciliation, JC is trying his best but words are hard and his brother is stupid, Siblings, Canonical Character Death, but it’s just WWX, accidental 3zun feels, WWX as the most unreliable of narrators)

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[rainydetectiveglitter]

🌟 Hindrances to Self-Expression and Clear Communication 🌟

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Much attention is given to the positive attributes associated with celestial placements, it's equally crucial to acknowledge the difficulties they may pose. One such area is effective communication and self-expression, which can be influenced by various aspects and planetary positions in our birth charts.

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Let's explore some astrological factors that might impede clear self-expression and communication:

🌟 Mercury in Retrograde: When Mercury is retrograde in your natal chart, it's like having a communication hiccup. While this is a common occurrence and happens for several weeks multiple times a year, its presence in your birth chart can make these periods feel more impactful. You may notice that during Mercury retrogrades, there are more misunderstandings or miscommunications in your life. Ideas that seemed clear suddenly become muddled, and conversations that should flow smoothly feel like swimming upstream. However, it's essential to remember that Mercury retrograde also offers an opportunity to refine your communication skills. It encourages you to double-check information, be more patient when listening, and find alternative means of expression when words fail.

🌟 Challenging Mercury Aspects: The aspects formed between Mercury and other planets in your chart can significantly shape your communication style. While harmonious aspects like trines and sextiles can bestow the gift of eloquence and ease of expression, challenging aspects such as squares and oppositions can introduce hurdles. For example, Mercury square Saturn may manifest as persistent self-doubt regarding your ideas or a fear of criticism. It could lead to perfectionism in your communication, making you hesitant to speak until you're absolutely sure of every detail. Overcoming this challenge involves building confidence in your words and learning that it's okay to make mistakes in communication.

🌟 Mercury in the 12th House: If Mercury is tucked away in the 12th house of your birth chart, your mind may be a treasure trove of profound thoughts and insights. However, the 12th house's ethereal and secretive nature can make it challenging to bring these ideas into the light of day. You might find yourself wrestling with a desire to keep your thoughts hidden, especially if they involve sensitive or spiritual matters. This placement often prompts introspection and a rich inner world, but it can sometimes lead to difficulties in expressing your wisdom to others. The key here is to find a balance between introspection and communication, allowing your unique insights to benefit those around you.

🌟 Retrograde Planets in the 3rd House: The 3rd house governs communication, and when a planet (especially Mercury or other communication-related planets) resides there in retrograde motion, it can influence your communicative tendencies. You might lean more toward introversion, finding solace in self-expression through writing or introspective conversations rather than large social gatherings. During times of retrograde planets in this house, you may notice that your communication style becomes more reflective or cautious. It's important to recognize that these periods offer a chance to delve deeper into your thoughts and express them with a unique, thoughtful perspective.

🌟 Strained Aspects to the Ascendant: The Ascendant represents how you present yourself to the world and plays a vital role in self-expression. When planets form challenging aspects (such as squares or oppositions) with your Ascendant, it can influence how others perceive you and, in turn, affect your self-expression. For instance, a Mercury square Ascendant aspect could lead to internal conflicts between your inner thoughts and how you outwardly express them. You might feel that people misinterpret your intentions or that you struggle to convey your ideas accurately. This challenge often pushes you to work on aligning your inner and outer selves, refining your presentation to the world, and finding ways to communicate more authentically.

🌟 Saturn in the 3rd House: Saturn's presence in the 3rd house of communication can instill a disciplined and organized approach to how you express yourself. You may carefully choose your words, structure your sentences meticulously, and take communication seriously. However, Saturn's influence can also lead to self-censorship or a fear of speaking out. You might worry excessively about making mistakes or saying the wrong thing, which can create a mental barrier to free and spontaneous expression. Overcoming this challenge involves balancing the need for structure and precision with the freedom to express your thoughts genuinely.

🌟 Moon Square or Opposition Mercury: These aspects can create emotional challenges when trying to articulate thoughts and feelings. The square or opposition between the Moon, representing emotions, and Mercury, governing communication, may lead to internal conflicts. You might struggle to express your emotions clearly, leading to misunderstandings with others. Learning to balance your emotional reactions with effective communication is key to overcoming this challenge.

🌟 Mars Square Mercury: Mars square Mercury can introduce impatience and impulsiveness into your speech. You may find it challenging to think before you speak, which can result in conflicts or misunderstandings. This aspect often indicates a need to develop greater self-control and mindfulness in communication.

🌟 Detriment or Fall of Gemini or Virgo Ruler: If Mercury, which rules Gemini and Virgo, is placed in detriment (e.g., Mercury in Sagittarius) or fall (e.g., Mercury in Pisces), it can signify challenges in self-expression. Detriment means that Mercury is in a sign opposite to the ones it rules (Gemini and Virgo), potentially leading to difficulties in adapting to the communication styles associated with those signs. Recognizing and adapting to these challenges can help you express yourself more effectively.

🌟 Limited Air Sign Presence: Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are associated with communication, intellect, and impartial analysis. If your birth chart lacks significant air sign placements, it may imply difficulties in approaching situations objectively and communicating ideas logically. You might find it challenging to detach from emotions and engage in rational discourse. Working on developing your intellectual and communicative skills can help mitigate this limitation

🌟 Mercury in Hard Aspect to Neptune: A challenging aspect between Mercury and Neptune, such as a square or opposition, can introduce confusion and misunderstandings in communication. Neptune's influence may cloud your thoughts and make it challenging to express ideas clearly. It's crucial to strive for clarity and ensure that your message isn't lost in a sea of ambiguity.

🌟 Mercury in Hard Aspect to Pluto: An aspect like a square or opposition between Mercury and Pluto can indicate intense and potentially secretive communication tendencies. You may have a deep desire to uncover hidden truths or delve into taboo subjects. However, this intensity can also lead to power struggles in conversations, making it essential to balance your urge for depth with open and respectful communication.

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These astrological challenges in speaking and self-expression are valuable opportunities for personal growth. They encourage you to develop self-awareness, improve your communication skills, and find ways to express yourself authentically and effectively. By acknowledging and working on these challenges, you can become a more confident and articulate communicator, enhancing your ability to connect with others and navigate life's complexities.

[bleue-flora]

Why I think c!Dream is Autistic - Part 2

[Part 1] - [Part 2] - [Part 3]

If you haven’t read part 1 (eventhough I did try and write these as like separate things) I do recommend you go do that...

Did you do it? Hi hello, welcome back. :) Okay, now having gone over general traits, let’s talk more about the second part of my original statement [post]: “c!Dream is autistic and the consequential misunderstanding and miscommunication is a root of all the problems and conflicts” which I have covered a bit already [here].

So, because we think differently, communication and social interaction is often at the heart of a lot of our struggles (after my diagnosis at 20 I realized just how many of the conflicts in my past came down to this). Me and my therapist like to make the comparison that because autistic people’s brains are structured differently it is as if we are speaking a different language and as a result it ends with things being misinterpreted. Because as we all can recognize, when a language isn’t someone’s first, there are times when things don’t come across properly. Both because of perhaps a lack of words, different slang, tone, culture… etc. When you don’t take translation into consideration, it leads to miscommunication and misunderstanding as a lot of poor assumptions are made and conflict is often the result, especially because our inclination is to think the worst of people. [funnily enough here’s a great example between some anons about translation and communication 1 -> 2 -> 3]

As such, while autistic people have issues communicating with neurotypicals, we often don’t have issues communicating with each other - we speak the same language. So, it isn’t that we are any worse at communication in general than everyone else (in other words Dream is not the sole one to blame here), it’s that we are struggle to communicate with the neurotypical like we are speaking two different languages without even realizing it, so of course we struggle to understand each other. 

I think (hopefully lol) we can all agree that the root of the dsmp conflict is miscommunication and not understanding each other. But the thing is, miscommunication in the standard sense, in our day to day life or in the climax of a romantic comedy is about the absence of communicating, like Quackity not talking to his fiances. It is to have information, an opinion, view or assumption that goes unsaid and then leads to struggle just because it was never talked out. However, in Dream’s case it isn’t that he doesn’t talk it out or not share his side of the story, because he does. He does a lot, he does communicate, how else could Dream apologists understand him even before the finale without his own pov detailing his thoughts. 

He does talk about it but his autistic mind is using logic and facts against an emotional response leading to him being unheard. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether tyrant is the right word, they are just expressing their feelings of being controlled by a larger power, but Dream is too focused on pulling out the literal definition and the facts to see the real issue at hand - that they feel controlled and overshadowed by him. So they think Dream doesn’t care, and Dream thinks their points don't matter because their facts were wrong and no understanding is reached. Dream can use logic all day - Why would someone not want to escape a prison they were being tortured in? Why would someone make a prison and then plan on putting someone in an unfortified 1x1 hole in the wall? How can I be the tyrant when Eret is literally the king? How can I steal the discs if they were literally given to me after a fair duel? - but against people just spewing words out of anger, hurt, feelings of abandonment it isn’t going to make a difference.

Perhaps one of the most notable and tragic examples of this is George’s dethronement, in the aftermath of Techno’s attack and the Spirit speech, where Dream meets Sapnap’s and George’s emotions with logic and facts.  (See [here] for full transcript, the following is trimmed down from two different vids)

[18:54] George: “Why—why do you think- why do you think I shouldn’t be king anymore?” Dream: “I think that… you would be safer if you were not, right?”

[23:56] Dream: “You’ll just be targeted if you’re the king, and you wanna be able to like, get revenge on Tommy and stuff, right? So, we can like work to—We can work together. Me and you.” George: “Hm. Sounds like you’re sugar-coating it.” Dream: “No, nono—I mean, it’s a little bit sugar-coated, but it’s also like… it’s just better because you don’t get attacked by everyone, and you can do whatever you want without having to worry...”

[25:37] Sapnap: “George, Dream said he didn’t care about anything on this SMP which… That just means he doesn’t care about us.” Dream: “Okay, I’ll have you say, I was—Okay, I wasn’t—I wasn’t—I didn’t actually mean I don’t care about anything.” George: “Why did you say it then?” Sapnap: “Yeah?” Dream: “Listen, listen! The reason I’m even saying George should step down as king is because I care about him. Because I—He’s been getting attacked, and I care about him, and I don’t want him to get attacked.”

[27:28] Dream: “What did you do as king? Like you didn’t do anything as king like decree or anything...” George: “I’ve been the best king this server has ever had!” Dream: “Yeah, I agree. I agree. But you’ve also been the least safe king because you just get attacked all the time because people don’t like me. And therefore, they don’t like you because you’re behind me, and you’re my friend.” Eret: “By association.” Dream: “Yeah. By association. So, like that’s the same reason, like, Sapnap’s got into some, you know, drama and stuff too, but…”—“Sap, stop pointing the damn bow at me.” George: “Just say—Just say you hate me.” Sapnap: “Yeah, just say it.” Dream: “George! *laughs in disbelief* George, I don’t—Listen to me. I care about you. That’s the reason I don’t want you to be the king.” Sapnap: “First—first—Listen to this. First, he says he doesn’t care about us, and now he’s demoting you as king.”

In this conversation over and over he reiterates how he cares and is trying to keep them safe from being targeted and attacked and yet after everything is said and done, his friends somehow leave that conversation thinking he doesn’t care about them. Why? Because what Sapnap really needed was validation for him feeling hurt, but instead Dream kept reasoning with his emotions with the concrete actions, details and facts, essentially saying that what he feels doesn’t matter because it’s not truth, which was never going to get through to them. They are listening but they aren’t hearing eachother, both think they have made their point and the other side has poor intentions for not reacting appropriately. 

It took Tommy to literally experience Dream’s point of view to understand him and realize his intentions weren’t inherently malicious. Because only then could he shatter his assumptions and misconceptions about intention and motivation. Only then did he know which questions to ask Dream for him to get Dream to answer in a way that made sense to him. Before Tommy experiences Dream’s pov in limbo and after, Dream’s arguments and his answers for why don’t really change, he talks about peace and family so many different times, but it’s only after Tommy goes into his head that he’s able to actually translate what Dream was saying so he can hear him, understand him, see him.

It’s the assumption that the way you understand someone is what they meant to say that causes these issues in communication. Me missing social queues or body language that’s sending me a message and you assuming I don’t care or have a certain opinion on the matter because of my response or lack of response when in fact, no I just did not get the message after all. And as such as an autistic person it often feels like neurotypicals expect us to read their minds because they are sending messages, communicating how they feel just not in a way, not in a language we understand.

So, why do they ask that for the snake and not for people? - because people don’t speak snake, but surely people do speak people, so they assumed they don’t need to ask because they assumed that they can follow the train of thought because it's just like theirs. They assumed they understood each other but it’s like an American and a Brit arguing about jumpers without realizing they are two completely different clothing items.

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I could write a whole text book on Echo and Narcissus. They were BOTH wronged by the gods.

Narcissus was just ace. He didn’t have any attraction to not just Echo but ANYONE. And was sick of people trying to date him even after he made it clear he wasn’t into that at all.

Echos curse caused some major miscommunication between them, Narcissus snapped in frustration accidentally hurting Echo in the process which lead to HIS curse because the gods saw a Nymph (who are often very sacred to the gods as they’re usually offspring of more major gods) that’d been heartbroken by him.

Echo was wronged by being cursed for simply trusting the wrong god and getting caught up in the crossfire and subsequently getting very harshly and hurtfully rejected thanks to a big old misunderstanding.

Narcissus was wronged by being cursed for a misunderstanding and being ace.

They both met tragic deaths when the whole situation could have been avoided by 1) patience and communication and 2) the gods staying out of it. Even then, the gods were just trying to help in their own twisted way.

Quite frankly, pre curse, narcissus wasn’t even that bad of a guy. He was multi talented and did his own thing, didn’t want any romance in his life and got understandably annoyed by people trying to force it on him. Post curse, he did get a bit difficult, being so self obsessed. But was that even his fault? He didn’t ask to be cursed with falling in love with his own reflection. Tbh I wouldn’t even call him much of a narcissist, egoistical maybe, but a full blown narcissist? The condition literally named after him? I think he, just like actual people with NPD are majorly misunderstood.

And Echo? The poor girl is kind of like a parallel to people with echolalia and other verbal difficulties, they find it hard to communicate for reasons outside of their control and the people around them refuse to even try and understand them. She’s reasonably upset over the way she’s been treated, isolated herself because of it and ended up dead.

Echo and narcissus is both a majorly misunderstood story, but one about why effective communication is important to avoid tragic misunderstandings, the way the world forces romance on unwilling people, and good old fashioned abelism.

TLDR: free my girl Echo and my man Narcissus they did nothing wrong.

Edit: this is mainly me bitching about people misusing the term narcissist and using the story as an example. Yeah he’s egotistical, but definitely not a narcissist by modern standards.

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Oh wow… I said I was going to try and post here more often and tell my theories but I completely forgot to… anyways, is it just me or am being delusional?

And I don’t know if I have talked about this on here before but does anyone notice how Weiss Nevermore summon is possibly greatly connected to Ruby and Weiss relationship?

Like… if you think about it for a moment and just analyze what the Nevermore possibly symbolize/represents (as a great deal of Weiss summons are allusions to something or share some sort of connection or mean something), you sort of just notice that Nevermore is practically directly linked to Ruby and Weiss relationship

(Which makes sense given that Weiss wasn’t really the one to have killed the Nevermore… it was Ruby who cut off its head)

And the way this Nevermore summon connects to Ruby and Weiss relationship symbolically is possibly through it representing Trust, belief, connection, understanding and Freedom (possibly)

(Which again, makes sense for the Freedom part due to how birds are symbolically used to represent freedom)

But the thing that made me think this and made me sort of notice this connection is when the Nevermore is first killed and the slow gradual attempts by Weiss at summoning the Nevermore until her first actual summoning against CC (also some stuff about what Winter said about summoning/the Schnee family semblance back in V3)

And the reasons these make me think of this… well, starting off with the Nevermore being killed

This part is rather simple since It’s the beginning piece of what creates and gives way for Weiss to be able to summon the Nevermore

In the beginning of the finale fight of the Emerald forest arc against both the Nevermore and the Scorpion (brain fart, forgot its name), both Ruby and Weiss sort of come to a small mutual understanding about each other and both chooses to accept and trust in the other

When Ruby comes up with a plan to kill the Nevermore, a plan that Weiss chooses to trust in and chooses to believe in Ruby (and Ruby chooses to trust in and believe in Weiss as well) being able to kill the Nevermore

And this belief in Ruby is quite easily proven true

Now moving on to the bit about Weiss attempts to summon the Nevermore till she truly does in the finale of V10

And before I fully go into depth on it, I would like to say some stuff about how during the atlas arc… Ruby and Weiss slowly got more and more distant from each other due to being too busy, having issues with some burdens, or possibly some miscommunication

And this is important because this is slightly reflected in Weiss first attempt to Summon the Nevermore in order to try and save Ruby… but yet she fails due to not being quick enough in summoning the Nevermore (and partially because of a Grimm attacking her before she could summon), because her connection and sort of understanding about Ruby has sort of… fades a bit due to distance

But this slightly changes come V9, after RWBY reunites

With how Weiss comes to learn and understand a bit about Ruby’s current emotional state and tries her best to help her a bit by trying to talk to her and get her to open up… but fails as Ruby doesn’t want to talk right now and chooses to focus on the task at hand

Something important to note is how Weiss not only understands that Ruby is hurting and something is bothering her… but Weiss also partially misunderstands when Ruby walks away when Weiss is trying to talk to her about Penny… that Ruby wants to be left alone for now and wants to get things handled first before she opens up

And Weiss (believing in that little misunderstanding since Ruby does want someone to support her or talk to her and help her) chooses to trust and believe that Ruby will talk to her and open up to her about what’s hurting her and will rely on her as well as coming to accept that Ruby needs some time

Leading to Weiss being able to almost fully summon the Nevermore but only being to summon the wings and use the wings

But not yet being able to manifest it yet

Until Ruby breaks and Weiss comes to understand and fully realize what was wrong with Ruby and what she needed most

Until the group arrives at Tree statue Ruby and Weiss comes to understand, trust and believe and accept that whoever or whatever comes out of that statue, will still be Ruby Rose

That whoever Ruby chooses to be and comes out as… Will always be Weiss’s partner, leader, and best friend to her

Which once Ruby comes back and once again… proves that belief true

Weiss is fully able to summon and conjure up the Nevermore to help in the fight against CC

But who knows… I could just be coming up with this is or looking a bit too deep… but what are all of you folks thoughts?

Also, I didn’t really get into the “Freedom” part about the whole Nevermore thing and might just make a part two to fully explore it

But to simplify it just to put it in here

The Nevermore represents Freedom because through Acceptance and Understanding, through trust and believing in one another

Ruby and Weiss manages to come together and learn to be free together

Free to choose who they want to become and who they wish to be

Free to follow their own path and define their own name

Free to find joy and love wherever it may be… to be free to find comfort and warmth in friends, family, and partner quite special

But again… what are your thoughts on it

[progenycursed]

Just wanna say that I love your Wyrm headcanons. I feel like not many people explore the idea that the pale king is basically an alien compared to normal bugs.

I look forward to his interactions with the other bugs, specifically Herrah and Hornet, in the future.

I love the idea of the Pale King being more like an alien, god, eldritch horror kind of being. He is a so vastly different to mortal bugs that it would like comparing a blue whale to an mouse. Biologically, mentally, and behaviorally. Nothing is the same. Which means that miscommunication and misunderstandings are the norm. What he would consider to be polite, they could interpret as a upset or even homicidal. What he thinks is a perfect mirroring of mortals bugs, is seen as dead center of the uncanny valley levels of creepy, and down right horrifying when he still moves and acts like a wrym.

It was so bad, that in the beginning, he was not a good god. Not out of malice, he just didn’t know. For example:

The concept that mortals, beings a fraction of a fraction of his size, needed to eat multiple times in a day was just baffling to him. Famine and starvation was common until he understood that.

Normal wrym vocalizations that he did absentmindedly were terrifying to mortals. Many thinking it meant he was angry. Leading to some nasty ‘rituals’ the mortals come up with the try and appease the not actually angry god.

Even after he cast off his shell to better study the mortals without disrupting them, the problems were still present. Sure, the god king is now mortal size, but why doesn’t he emote? Gesture? Breath!?

But thanks to a select few mortals who were willing to speak up, he learned over the cycles how to be a better god king and less creepy. In fact, he goes out of his way to have as many of these individuals around him as he can. People who aren’t afraid to tell him he’s doing something wrong.

I want to make a post at some point with a more extensive list of some of the advice these Kings’ Keepers have given him over the cycles. From the ones at the start of it all telling him how to not kill his people, to the later ones explaining the concept of art.

And while he can always change his behaviors, he can’t change his physiology. Even gods are subject to the laws of biology. So he will always be as alien as the day he cast off his shell. He just got better at masking it.

And I’m so glad to hear you like the concept. As you said, its one that isn’t explored often. A god trying to act mortal, it’s a fun idea. And I am greatly looking forward to the reveal of the Pale King with his bindings off and full feral mode on.

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What is their greatest loss?

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↬|Albert|

Well, it's a bit obvious that the most devastating event in Albert's life was killing his biological family.

Due to how close he was to them (they were shitty, but they were his family after all), it left some mental scars, and that's why he tends to be very gentle and careful in relationships.

Although he likes some action in a relationship, like teasing and flirtation, he's too afraid to ever take full control.

So in his relationships, his goal is to be the calm and loving one, the "safe place", so to speak. His biggest fears, are losing the person he loves as he did his family.

That leads into his biggest insecurity, which is in fact, his lack of trust. He is able to trust people, but not entirely.

He always holds something back, or keeps a piece of himself hidden, because he fears he might lose that person one day.

He's able to hide it due to being great at hiding his true feelings, but after getting into a serious relationship, he tends to become very possessive, and the idea of losing a partner scares him.

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↬|William|

William has the ability to create strong attachments, but at the same time, has abandonment issues.

While his greatest loss is unknown past, he feels conflicted about love, not wanting to rely on anyone, and yet wanting to love and be loved.

As a result, William will try not to be too emotional to not appear weak, yet can be very possessive of his loved one.

He's also not the type to rush into a relationship, instead taking his time to find someone who understands him fully. When he does, he's usually too distant at first.

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Louis' greatest loss that impacts his relationship greatly with his s/o will be how he perceives himself as someone who is not worthy of receiving love; He feels that even if his s/o loves him, the love is not deserved nor wanted.

He will have tremendous guilt and self-hatred for the things he put his s/o through, which leads to him believing his s/o to be better off without him.

His fears stem from not wanting to lose his s/o, yet the guilt of everything he’s done is too much for him to bear.

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↬|Sebastian|

Sebastian's greatest loss could potentially have a profound effect on his relationships, perhaps making him more closed off emotionally, more detached.

He may struggle with trust and vulnerability, or have a strong fear of abandonment, as a result of this loss.

His s/o would have to work to gain his trust, and be patient as he works through these emotional challenges. It could also give him a sort of desire to protect loved ones more fiercely.

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Sherlock's greatest loss, which affects his relationship with his s/o, is his inability to open up and be vulnerable.

He fears rejection and abandonment, and has a habit of concealing his emotions and insecurities.

As a result, he struggles to express his feelings and needs to his s/o, which can lead to miscommunication and misunderstanding in their relationship.

Despite his intellect and analytical abilities, Sherlock has difficulty expressing his emotions and often struggles to connect with his s/o on a deeper level.

This leads to a sense of emotional distance and lack of intimacy in their relationship.

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The greatest loss in John's life isn't the death of a loved one or the passing of someone he didn't say goodbye too. The greatest loss in his life was the loss of innocence.

The loss of that bright-eyed optimism that all children have when they're young and the world is new.

The loss of the innocence that he worked his whole life to earn only for it to be thrown away for the cruelty of the world and the atrocities of war...

This causes him to hate himself sometimes, and to feel inferior and worthless. No matter how much his partner talks to him and tells him that his thoughts are wrong, sometimes he pushes his partner away.

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[violetlunette]

Whats your headcanons for malleus and Female silver’s relationship? (platonic i mean but ship if you have any ideas too, lol) Would stuff change since silver is a girl?

I mentioned most of my headcanons for Silver here.

For the most part, not much would change for Malleus. However, the few things that would change would have a significant impact.

One is that Malleus would feel a bit more melancholy as, thanks to Silver’s developed body, he couldn’t ignore the fact she was growing up. Often, he would feel sad that Silver is growing up so fast and dreads the day she may leave him to get married.

Malleus worries about Silver more than he does about male Silver. Not because she’s weaker or lacks faith in her, but because girls tend to attract more unwanted attention than boys. He frequently frets that she may accidentally place herself in a dangerous situation due to her naivety. Therefore, he tries to watch over her from a distance.

Thirdly, Malleus would be careful to keep a professional distance from her in public so that gossip about them being a couple wouldn’t start.

This, mixed with Malleus’ somber attitude at times, often makes Silver feel that Malleus doesn’t care for her as he used to, which makes her lonely in his presence, as he used to dote on her. Of course, this is all just a misunderstanding, as Malleus still adores her as much as ever.

Due to the miscommunication, Silver second-guesses herself and even wonders if Malleus wants her as a guard or if he only allows her the role due to Lilia. This leads to her being a bit nervous around him.

Silver also used to deal with bullying from Malleus’ (and Lilia’s) fangirls in her first years due to their jealousy. Thankfully, Lilia quickly stopped that. (Don’t mess with his girl.) Malleus also gets animosity from Silver’s admirers (not that they’d do anything, as they’re not suicidal).

Aside from this, they’d be the same as Canon.

Some cute headcanons are:

*Malleus taught Silver to dance the waltz (and then Sebek when he got jealous) as Lilia was too spazztic.

**They recalled this memory as they danced together during the GM event.

*When Malleus first noted how "developed" Silver was, his eyes grew three times their size. He stared at her in shock (not lust) till Lilia knocked him out of it by “accidentally” kicking him in the shin. After that, Malleus had trouble understanding how Silver could go from a little girl to a woman in such a short time. (Remember, humans develop faster than fae.)

*Malleus used to let Silver braid his hair and such when it was long. She was a bit sad when Lilia cut it as she couldn’t style it anymore.

**Silver liked his long hair and let hers grow partly because it reminded her of it.

***Malleus will occasionally braid it for her.

*When Silver was alone for the first time, he came to check on her and put a barrier around the house so no one could get in. However, it worked too well, as Lilia couldn’t enter either when he returned from his trip.

*When Uterus demands his sacrifice for the month, Malleus will use healing magic to help her with the cramps.

I never thought of the two in a romance, so I don’t have any headcanons right now.

Anyway, I hope this is enough for now! Thank you so much for the ask. I’m glad female Silver is getting attention.

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Teal Mask: Kieran’s desire for strength - not just becoming strong as a trainer but also as a resilient individual in general. *LONG THREAD WARNING*

Just wanted to contribute further to the teal mask content and all that juicy stuff. As we all know, we all have unfortunately witnessed a poor boy’s down-spiral character arc. It is evident that Kieran wants to attain strength to become a stronger trainer and person as a whole. He outright states that he wants to become independent, capable, and reliable at some point. His motivation and source of support - ogerpon -  more so the legend version of ogerpon than the “real” ogerpon, was once a common innocent fixation that many of us probably had/have in our lives, that was then tragically turned to an unhealthy obsession. It became a poor coping mechanism and desperate means of proving himself that pushed him towards reckless methods and mannerisms.  

Parallels with Loyal Three

I mentioned in the comment section of one post that his desire for power parallels with Okidogi. Additionally, he shares similar sentiments with Fez and Munki. He wants to be “cool” like the ogre (achieve a cool status that of a hero, admired for their strength) and seeks knowledge on the ways to succeed like us - he wants to know how to become stronger -  “why can’t I be like you?”. This is shown through his tactics, team member swaps and appearance change at the end. 

Foils with other characters

I find it sad how as Ogerpon learns to open up, heal and receives support, Kieran does not have a proper, stable one since the start - his sister has supported him in some ways of course, but her attitude/actions likely has also contributed to his sense of inferiority. Thus, the combination of misunderstanding, cultural norms, strained familial relationships, miscommunication, and self inflicted misjudgments have pushed him further down the hole. It’s almost as if he is the foil of Nemona (yet also alike) in terms of how strength as a social arbiter determines one’s worth and outlook. Nemona became so strong but at a social cost; no one wants to compete or keep up with her and misreads her passion (likewise with Kieran and his interest in history). She just wants someone to battle with with all of their efforts and enjoy the battle the same way she does, which she does not mind losing. On the other hand, if you’re weak then you would likely get made fun of or ignored, which we see Kieran has internalized that idea through his accusations of us and Carmine laughing behind his back (perhaps this is a common concept that runs in blueberry academy? Competition and becoming the best are of utmost importance). Moreover, he is, in a way, a foil of Arven in ascribing to a legend and superstition - except Arven learns to embrace support after being alone for so long, heals and accepts korai/Mirai, while Kiki feels further isolated, loses grasp of who Ogerpon really is by going against her boundaries and runs away from opportunities of support. As for Penny, it is clear that they share a reclusive nature and willingness to not conform to, but to confront social standards. Penny takes self accountability for her actions, whereas for Kieran, while he does apologize at times and keeps his word - soon gets lost in a convoluted, distorted sense of right and wrong (him stealing the teal mask, and him not wanting to join the mask retrieval mission may seem selfish at first, but it could be that he didn’t want to be a burden as well as be seen sulking). He unfortunately (would) becomes the antagonist or better yet, the oni in our path.

Peach Symbolism

On another hand, kieran may be the peach boy in a sense but reverse. His actions and desire fulfilled the required conditions for the resurrection of the loyal three (desire for “revenge”) and thus indirectly leads them to endanger Ogerpon.  In one of my previous posts, I wrote a poem about how Kieran's dreams were sweet like peach, but then got crushed. And like certain fruits, it has seeds that contains some poison but not at a dangerous level (unless consumed at high amount ofc), which ties to the toxic chain and dokutaro that has been theorized to be external influences partially responsible for his behaviour.

Hero + heroic values

Finally, that one part when he says you’re like the hero of the story (that line goes hard and breaks the fourth wall, it’s been mentioned a lot in visual works on pixiv and social discourses), is a dealbreaker of his wish to keep his new friendship. Despite the portrayal of him hating the player (through memes which I do laugh at, and artworks/ discussions which I agree while sad about it) I think he is mad at us for sure, but not spiteful. Or maybe slightly. I think above all, he is mad at himself;  he constantly faces inner turmoil  to overcoming his helplessness, insecurity, and the process of revising his dreams and outgrowing his old ones. He had to forfeit his one childhood dream and now recognizes that he has to change in some way (albeit a bit extreme). In an ironic way, he would likely become his idealized version of strength, like "his" ogerpon - a strong “oni”- aka champion of bb academy. But again, while physical strength is a quality emphasized many times, Kieran wants to grow mentally strong to endure losses and humiliations both as a trainer and individual (ex. he is told down by his sister as seen in the beginning). He wants to be appreciated and not looked down as someone who is meek, weak and cowardly, which he tries so hard to build himself up on the virtues of a hero. He values honesty and a fair fight and tries to fulfill them to "earn" respect from people + ogerpon as a trainer. And maybe, that is when he feels that he is equal on par with you, and that he can be considered good enough to be our friend.

I really feel a lot for Kieran, because I do see myself in him (not in an obsessive way though) - hated losing, shy, hyerpfixations… I see his good traits and flaws - he is curious, sensitive, empathetic, has a critical mind of mainstream narratives but is also insecure and stubborn. I see too much simplistic takes on them (Kieran is narcissistic victim, Carmen is abusive,etc), like I get some aspects of the ideas, but saying that in a deterministic way does not define the character at all…

[burning-spyce]

Some deets on Aji Pepper's background + factoids !

cw; This writing depicts implications of child abduction and abuse.

— He came from a dying population of titans, sought after by poachers who looked to drain them of their resources, magical abilities, or even sell them for coin to those in high power.

• The poacher's methods sealed tight away from the ears of many. They would use chains, shackles, spears, and flintlocks, though not of usual caliber. — These supplies and weapons were made of a mineral called Salt Water's Oracle. A stone that could shrivel up a being's energy, leaving their arcane shell and physical strength damaged. Either temporarily or permanently depending on its mineral percentage or usage.

— Aji Pepper was separated by their mother and caught by an infamous poacher named Spiced Chai Cookie. Who specialized in trading

"dangerous" beasts. (Dangerous in quotes because most were sentient cookies just like them but with more beast-like traits. )

• Spiced Chai had manipulated the young cookie into staying beside him; bringing him in to his client and arriving to a misunderstanding.

- Aji Pepper Cookie was initially going to be traded over to a tyrant to take role as a war chariot. However, the king had asked for an adult, being the impatient cookie that he was.

• Within discussion, Spiced Chai and the head guard simply had a miscommunication. Leading them to give Aji off to the mage, Cainito Juice Cookie, who had instantly took interest after seeing that they had no need for the baby titan after all.

So, they allowed Cainito to take Aji. Who figured he could experiment on him in attempt to master ways to drain his abilities so that the king's plans to conquer and start a war with another kingdom wouldn't stall any longer.

And in turn, realized he could make the coliseum's events a lot more exciting, So he tested Aji as they grew big enough to be thrown into the ring...

// Cainito would come to discover the poacher's secret. Forcefully depleting his source of the Salt Water's Oracle and gathering more than enough.- The power drawn from Aji Pepper Cookie was infused into the royal guard's weaponry. And with insatiable excitement, the titan wouldn't be the only beast to submit to the coliseum in due time.

- Cainito Juice Cookie had raised Aji with a protective, supportive facade. He showered him with love and care whilst teaching him the thrill of the coliseum, and covering up the shackles and such as training to become a chariot to the king in war. Whilst in return, Aji was very enthusiastic about his adoptive father's studies and supported him through and through.

• And at one point the two had a conversation that struck at Aji's heartstrings and encouraged him to keep going with the so-called career his father promised him.

During their conversation his father said he'd be alongside him "always and forever" to which Aji replied with "my forever?", feeling contented with the Cainito's words

Aji refers to the people he clings to his "forever".

[sensualnoiree]

astro notes: daily transits 8/14

Wednesday presents a complex mix of energies, characterized by challenging planetary aspects that could lead to miscommunications and emotional turbulence. However, the day also offers opportunities for growth and re-alignment with our core visions, especially in the evening, when the energies become more harmonious and supportive.

Key Influences

Mercury–Pluto Quincunx (Early Morning): Uneasy Communication: The day begins with a quincunx between retrograde Mercury and Pluto, creating an atmosphere of awkward or uncomfortable communication. This aspect can cause people to speak too bluntly or misjudge the impact of their words, leading to misunderstandings or hurt feelings. It’s an aspect that can bring hidden tensions to the surface, requiring careful navigation.

Mars–Jupiter Conjunction (Exact Today at 16°40' Gemini): Energy, Confidence, and Intelligence: Mars and Jupiter align in Gemini, bringing a surge of energy, confidence, and intellectual enthusiasm. This conjunction can be a powerful influence for starting new projects or ventures that require boldness and faith in one’s abilities. However, the downside is a potential for self-absorption or overconfidence, which could lead to clashes with others.

Sagittarius Moon Opposes Mars and Jupiter (10:34 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.): Tension and Frustration: The Moon in Sagittarius opposes the Mars-Jupiter conjunction, creating tension and frustration, particularly in the morning hours. These oppositions can make it difficult to maintain balance and may lead to impulsive actions or emotional outbursts, especially if expectations are not met.

Moon–Saturn Square (During Noon Hour): Emotional Discontent: Following the oppositions, the Moon squares Saturn, amplifying feelings of dissatisfaction and emotional heaviness. This aspect often brings a sense of restriction or a reality check, making it hard to feel content with how things are progressing. It may require some perseverance to push through this energy.

Mercury Retrograde Returns to Leo (5:15 p.m.): Revisiting Core Inspirations: As the day progresses, retrograde Mercury moves back into Leo, prompting a review of past ideas or projects. This ingress calls for a reexamination of the original inspiration behind current endeavors to ensure they are still aligned with your core vision. It’s a moment to reconnect with the creative spark that initially drove your efforts.

Moon–Sun Trine (9:56 p.m.) and Moon–Chiron Trine (10:56 p.m.): Emotional Harmony and Healing: The day ends on a more positive note with trines between the Moon and both the Sun and Chiron. These aspects bring a sense of emotional harmony and the potential for healing. The Moon-Sun trine enhances self-expression and alignment with personal goals, while the Moon-Chiron trine offers opportunities for emotional growth and the resolution of wounds.

Integrating the Influences

Morning Caution: Mind Your Words: The morning begins with the Mercury-Pluto quincunx, so it’s important to be mindful of how you communicate. Avoid bluntness or insensitivity, as misunderstandings can easily arise. This is especially crucial when the Sagittarius Moon opposes Mars and Jupiter, potentially escalating any tensions. Keep a close watch on impulsive reactions.

Midday Challenges: Persevere Through Frustration: The Moon-Saturn square during the noon hour can bring a sense of emotional heaviness or dissatisfaction with how things are going. It’s important to persevere through this energy, recognizing that these feelings are temporary and part of a larger process of growth and adjustment.

Afternoon Reflection: Realign with Your Vision: As Mercury retrograde re-enters Leo in the afternoon, take time to reflect on your current projects and whether they still align with your original intentions. This is a good moment to revisit creative ideas and make adjustments if necessary to ensure you’re moving in the right direction.

Evening Harmony: Embrace Emotional Healing: The trines between the Moon, Sun, and Chiron in the evening offer a chance to restore emotional balance and engage in healing conversations or activities. It’s a time to reconnect with loved ones, reflect on the day’s challenges, and find a sense of peace and alignment with your deeper self.

Practical Applications

Morning Mindfulness: Be Conscious of Communication: Start the day with mindfulness, especially in your interactions with others. Consider practicing active listening and choosing your words carefully to avoid unnecessary conflicts or misunderstandings.

Midday Resilience: Stay Grounded: During the Moon-Saturn square, it’s important to stay grounded and not let feelings of frustration overwhelm you. Take breaks if needed and focus on tasks that require persistence and attention to detail.

Afternoon Realignment: Reconnect with Your Creative Vision: Use the time around Mercury’s return to Leo to review your current projects or ideas. Reconnect with your original inspiration and make any necessary adjustments to stay true to your creative goals.

Evening Healing Rituals: Engage in Restorative Practices: The evening’s trines are perfect for engaging in healing rituals or activities that promote emotional well-being. This could include journaling, meditation, or spending quality time with loved ones.

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[kajaono]

I think Colin's comment is meant to be seen a lot more benevolently than this-

First of all, it's Colin that is saying that. The same guy that tells Penelope reading will not lead suitors to her and then BAM, he is proven wrong. So, the narrative is not on his side.

Secondly, it's a pretty standard joke for a series to lightly mock its source material, and the author herself put allusions to Jane Austen in the novels.

Of course, it's up to the audience to judge if the joke is well-meaning or not. Some could say that teasing Eloise for reading something more conventionally feminine when she is trying to find her place in society as an unconventional woman is a low blow.

Hey nonny,

Thank You so much for sending me your thoughts. I know this whole EMMA comment was a throw away line and I am putting WAY TOO MUCH thoughts into it. But still…. As an Austen fan this moment stuck with me.

First: they choose EMMA instead of PP (which is the more famous one). A story about a strong friendship between two women. One rich, one poor, both good human beings who deserve happiness, who have a fight mostly based on misunderstandings and miscommunication. So the Bridgerton authors knew exactly why they choose EMMA over other Austen novels. So they know their source material.

I also think the narrative is against Colin. But is Colin judging Eloise new interest in romance novels, supposed to make us look down on Colin? Or are the Bridgerton authors themselves looking down on Eloise for switching to romance novels, instead of reading feministic literature?

Especially because Eloise tries to be someone she isn’t. So - in the moment - they associate Emma with something negative. Which maybe wasn’t even on purpose but that’s the reason it stuck with me…

[kdramacrybaby]

Love Next Door (2024)

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis: Bae Seok-ryu was living the dream life in America - or so everyone thought until she suddenly showed up in her old hometown in Korea, having quiet her job and left everything behind. There she runs into her old childhood friends, Choi Seung-hyo and Jeong Mo-eum, now all grown and working their dreams as an architect and an EMT. Seok-ryu refuses to talk about why she left her life in America behind, wanting to just move forward and find a new dream to pursue.

Episode info: 16 episodes / Runtime around 75 minutes

Lead cast: Jung So-min (Bae Seok-ryu), Jung Hae-in (Choi Seung-hyo), Kim Ji-eun (Jeong Mo-eum), Yoo Ji-on (Kang Dan-ho)

Link to watch: You can watch on Netflix or Dramacool

Drama rec masterlist | Drama rant thread (beware of spoilers)

This drama started out so good - the perfect rom-com with childhood friends meeting again later in life, now at a time when they can finally start acting on the feelings they've had for each other in secret; young adults trying their best to come to terms with how their dreams might not be what they first wanted them to.

It's cute and funny, and while it does stay that way throughout, it eventually felt like they started repeating themselves.

Which also leads me to the main frustration I have with this drama - miscommunication. This entire drama is built around people just absolutely refusing to sit down and have a rational conversation with each other. I'm not saying people aren't allowed to have some things they don't want to discuss, or be worried about how people will react - that's all fine and normal, miscommunications are a part of life that way. They are supposed to be adult people in their 30s, but act like teenagers.

Every single conflict in this drama stems from nobody talking to each other. They misunderstand something, fight about it and eventually resolve it - then learn absolutely nothing and go on to do it again. And again. It's to the point where I couldn't even enjoy the actors doing a good job, because their lines just made me so annoyed.

I want to like this drama so much, because it is doing a lot of things right - it does have that typical rom-com feel to it that I really like. But I got so frustrated watching these characters have no growth at all.

And the second couple is just so weird to me. I can't say too much without spoiling, but while I see what they were going for, it just ended up being kind of creepy. Had the roles been reversed, with her being the single parent, it would not have been a romance story at all. At least if you ask me.

I know I'm complaining a lot, but that's only because I'm so disappointed. This could have been so good! But it just falls so flat.

If you do enjoy rom-coms you can give this a chance, if you don't mind the low stakes and miscommunication drama - I can see some people like this drama for what it is.

[no-where-new-hero]

I know Lantern Hill Book Club finished ages ago but I just now (I know it’s ridiculous) read the last two chapters and here are my two cents.

LMM endings continue to be bizarre and rushed but in the way that Emily’s Quest is, by putting all the doubt of the supposed happily ever after on the last page. The light-headed happiness of Robin and Andrew is legitimate just as Emily’s gladness at marrying Teddy is, but LMM lays out her problems nevertheless. Jane still has to be the interlocutor to her parents which is a dreadful place for an only child to be (not to overshare but I’ve been there and it can be Bad), they all still need to live half the year in Toronto which is far too close to 60 Gay and Grandmother for my liking, and there is absolutely no resolution with the elephant in the room of Aunt Irene. Andrew has his vocation and potentially Robin is growing a spine, but have they grown up enough to talk through things like normal adults?

LMM overuses (imo) the romance novel trope of a misunderstanding leading to alienation—again paralleling Emily and Teddy, Robin and Andrew patch up miscommunication but not incompatibility. That would be a lot for a book of this purview, in some ways, since it is supposed to focus on Jane and Jane’s (occasionally erroneous) POV on situations. But like Emily, it echoes into grown-up issues so deeply that the reader’s urge is to have a grown-up resolution, or maybe a little epilogue. I see why her publishers wanted a sequel at that point.

But I ALSO think it’s telling that LMM didn’t want to write one. I wonder if she didn’t really know how to carry the whole world forward in a satisfying way considering Jody’s exit was a trifle slapdash and both the ideas of a happy Robin-Andrew and a conflicted Robin-Andrew feel painful to delve into. The first one would be dull—LMM thrives, as any good novelist does, on conflict—and the second would just carve out the same dynamic as in this book, only more sordid because there would be no eucatastrophe a second time around. The only way I could see a middle ground is if Grandmother and Aunt Irene conveniently died or if there were a significant time jump, but neither solution were the types of things LMM did. Jane has already become old before her time; I really feel like Maud must have had no more coming-of-age arc to complete without the intense self-identification she had with Emily (writing and mental illness) or Pat (house worship and mental illness).