#and I have 3 appointments

[starathsbunker]

I finished playing Detective Pikachu Returns. Now I have to figure out what I should do next to fill the yawning void caused by winter depression. Help me pick!

I'm tempted to add a "Secret 5th thing" option, but I'm limited by what I have, what I can afford, and whether it's physically accessible to me. It's a very small sliver of overlap in that Venn diagram. But if ya'll have suggestions, let me know =D

I actually set up BG3 to play over a year ago, but I was so wiped out when I moved last January I didn't get past the first 5 minutes. It's my first Open World/DnD-type thing ever, so.... that will be a steep learning curve.

[bairdthereader]

There's one in every friend group (and we love them).

Bonus--Confused Nick is confused:

[rainbow-sunshine-unicorn]

Nobody is at this restaurant except me, but their business is still thriving

[collophora]

haha I'll never finish this

but hewwo new followers <3

[invinciblerodent]

While I'm on the topic of being hopelessly in my feelings about these characters, I just finished the last part of the Gloom Howler quest, and I'm thinking about Davrin and names at the moment.

I really, really love how, once we learn the truth about her, Davrin seems to make a point of always referring to Isseya by her name (mostly on its own, but sometimes in conjunction with calling her "The Gloom Howler" when necessary), and even correcting others who would refer to her only by the latter name. (Which, honestly, both Solas and the Inquisitor could also talk at length about a title that all but replaces your name- it definitely feels significant that Davrin would pointedly reject the thought of doing that to someone, but I digress.)

And that reminded me of how I previously made an idle, kind of shitposty little post about how nice I found that during his recruitment mission, Davrin calls out the specific names of each griffon if you interact with their cages, and he attempts to comfort them like that- by reminding them who they are, that he's there, and promising that he'll be back for them.

In retrospect, I think that's so interesting, how his core story seems to boil in part down to... well, in part to the burden of duty, the questioning of tradition and authority (he questions both Dalish- and Warden traditions from very early on, one by joining the Wardens and the other by joining Rook) and, yes, living past what one thought to be their purpose, but also... to these moments, that invite some contrasting of his elven-, and his Grey Warden identities.

Isseya being an elven Warden is a very direct parallel, and a very clear image- it, I think, is meant to show what happens when authority goes unquestioned, and one side (the Warden) triumphs over the other (the person). His uncle then acts as a counterpoint and a thread of connection to the past- he shows what happens when tradition goes unquestioned, and while peaceful, how that existence is not one Davrin wishes for himself.

This all comes to a head in the final choice concerning the griffons... which, I can't say what a "correct" choice is, but I find it really cool how one option embraces a more rigid tradition and acts as a vow for reforms within them, honoring them, while the other embraces a different tradition, one born of fluidity, choice, and change- a more personal freedom.

Purpose and nature, respect for the past and hope for the future, all strain against each other sometimes (in multiple companions' stories, I feel), and it's often a name that represents the complicated harmony between two halves.

Be that Assan, noble descendant of a hero Warden's griffon wearing an Elvish name, Isseya, the monster and mage brought to peace, the idea of "turlum", harmony and understanding forged between vastly different minds, or just... Davrin, the Dalish Grey Warden, who is not more one than the other.

Maybe that's why calling people (and animals, and feelings) by their proper names seems so casually important to him. Because if you give something complex, messy, and muddled up a name, it's easier to just live it.

(.......... and yeah, that makes it a bit ironic how so far he's been calling Rook, "Rook", but, yknow, technological limitations. I've a feeling I've at least one important scene to go still, but honestly, the name "Rook" does also kind of represent a similarly complex matrix of ideas condensed into a person. It could be that "Rook" feels more accurate than any "friend", or "love", or "boss", or even "vhenan", for what they are to him, or it could be that he's still looking for the right name, but either way, I'm looking forward to seeing how it all ends.)

[lady-harrowhark]

guess who's back, back again

(it's my exposed jawbone)

[butchrindou]

i lovee loser rindou so much i don’t care if u guys think it’s ooc or something that bitch can’t talk to women for the life of him it doesn’t matter if he’s always out he just can’t unless ran literally forces him to it’s so cute to me i want to embarrass him so bad LIKE HELLOOOO

[orchidscurse]

got my referral for the gender clinic finally!!!!

[donexmiras]

I really hate to be a pest, especially just getting back into the swing of things, but my doctor's office screwed me over, and without a car I have to uber to their office, and it's going to be more than I can really afford to dish out on top of the appointment fee

I would be super greatful for any donations towards my kofi to help, but if you can't then a reblog would be just as helpful <3

[blue-eli]

Ink October day 3: Sophistry

An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so.

[princesskealie]

is anyone awake? o.o nervous about taking my mom to the doctor tomorrow, as always...if anyone can send prayers/thoughts/good vibes her way that it goes well, i'd be very grateful ;-;

[ajokeformur-ray]

Once again at the doctor's office for coeliac disease related complications.... Chronic/autoimmune diseases can go choke on cacti 🙃

[lemon-russ]

So, I've been sick for a bit on and off with various issues and yet to be determined illness. I've been trying to write and stuff but it's rough.

Just a small warning that probably am not going to write a ton or read a ton for a bit. If you sent requests, I'm sorry :,) I will eventually get to them but like, probably going to be a minute.

This is just an update about my lack of activity, and a warning that I'll probably be less active for a bit still. I do love your fics and stuff, and I want to update mine, I just can't fight through the adhd/ dyslexia while also struggling with my stuff.

Prob will still do some art bc that's meditative for me and I can draw laying in bed at least.

Ok ramble over ✨

[ghost-proofbaby]

my favorite thing is finishing a chapter and accomplishing a characterization that I am so proud of. like hell yes. reader IS a part of the problem. I love writing complicated characters <3

[c10v3r]

you can make it differeeennt.... you can make it riiiiiiightt...... you can make it betttterrrrrrrr......... we dont have to fiiiiiiiightt............

[faunandfloraas]

"Seungmin would be SO hot if he got muscle like, can you imagine?" You would be hotter if you shut your mouth but we can't always get what we want so <3