#and he is considered as a character who hasn't found a dream yet and it's intentional

[amelikos]

We got an interview from the artists of the second opening recently on the official PR account for the anime (translation by Dephender can be found on this link!), and I found this bit really interesting:

Q2: Which parts of the lyrics are especially meaningful? yama: One of the first parts of the lyrics I wrote has a bit that talks about "the truth of the world". I think everyone has something they pursue, and the Pokémon anime likewise has both kids that have a goal or a dream they embrace, as well as kids that haven't found a dream yet. That's why I wanted to include words like "found" or that talk about pursuing something together.

The italicized bits in the quote above being the part in the video interview during which Amethio is shown! Friede is pictured in the first part of the sentence, and then Amethio is immediately shown when yama-san is talking about how "there are kids that haven't found a dream yet."

So yeah, it was already quite clear before but Amethio doesn't have a dream and what he's been doing from the beginning isn't something he is doing for himself. While his current "objective" is similar to Roy's dream (they both want to reach Rayquaza as of now), the stark difference here is that Roy's dream is his own, it's something he wants for himself, while Amethio is acting for someone else's sake and isn't chasing his own wish.

I also like the juxtaposition of Friede and Amethio shown one after another, too. I feel like this says so much about their rivalry, they stand more or less as equals on the battlefield (which raises its own set of questions but that's for another day) but their dynamics highlights Amethio's emotional immaturity in some ways. Friede is older and has something he pursues and a goal for himself, and Amethio is younger and doesn't have something like that. Friede went through a time he felt stuck and aimless but he managed to turn his life around, so I wonder if that's something Amethio will learn too (through Friede or other circumstances).

Anyway, given how it's stated that some characters don't have a dream yet, I wonder if they will depict Amethio eventually finding one. The series is about "finding" something important through adventure, after all.

[moonsceptre]

What is your opinion on the Beetlejuice 2 Dream Theory?

This theory?

My opinion is that it's very likely to be true. I walked away from the cinema extremely happy with all of the shippy moments—so happy I hadn't even considered theorising anything yet, however my first thought about the ending was, So it was all Lydia's dream?

I read through the post and was blown away by how much sense it made, but I think it helped push me to believe it when my friend sent me this

My friend is not interested in theorising or shipping, and has no connection to the BJ fandom, he's just a horror fan. Yet his interpretation of the movie's ending was a summarised version of the whole dream theory. Isn't it far more romantic to imagine Lydia having spent her life with Betelgeuse, and he's indulging her with a dream of her own child? Considering they both have a 'psychic connection', I'm not convinced that Lydia hasn't been thinking about BJ just as much as he's been thinking about her.

This user pointed out both of Betelgeuse's love songs are by artists named Richard, conveniently the name of Lydia's previous partner. The same partner who was described as a horror fan that loved playing pranks, and dressed as a Beetlejuice lookalike for Halloween.

Looks like Beetlejuice, acts like Beetlejuice—either Lydia is equally obsessed, or it's BJ projecting himself onto Lydia's human lover within the dream. Watching the movie with new eyes, I noticed in the "Later, fucker" scene that BJ is sitting in the same place Richard sat while working at the border control. "Astrid" herself has a name related to the celestial bodies, much like "Betelgeuse". You can either take this as a romantic parallel, or Tim is trying to show us that Richard's creation is based on Lydia's fixation with Beetlejuice.

Dream sequences often use characters to represent something within the dreamer's psyche. It's like an abstract analysis of the way that character thinks and feels. Astrid's sequence within the dream shows Lydia's material desires—it confirms everything was based off of what Lydia wanted, which included getting married to a 'monster' (in the sequence of events, Astrid marries a guy dressed as a vampire), and then gives birth to the Beetlebaby. I know in the first movie there is a reference to the horror movie "The Fly", so I imagine this was too.

Did anyone notice the dream sequence watching Astrid didn't actually have a clear indication for when it began? It transitioned from the movie as if everything was a dream right from the start.

Let's not forget BJ straight up looking into the camera and saying "I love a good dream sequence". Lol.

My other reasoning for believing the dream theory is what Winona said about Lydia. Winona and Tim are close friends. Winona pitched the idea of having Betelgeuse and Lydia be the endgame ship in her words, and she happily took part in this movie. If Tim had rejected the idea, why would Winona reprise her role for a story she didn't agree with? Winona knows that Lydia is Tim's self insert (Tim has said many times he relates the most to Lydia), so why would Tim approve of all the shippy moments if he opposed Winona's pitch? No one knows Lydia like him!

Winona said in this interview that she hadn't imagined Lydia ever becoming a mother, but that after a while it started to make sense. She does not elaborate on that, but explains her idea for Lydia was that she would end up a spinster in the attic. If you read the dream theory, it highlights how the movie begins with Lydia in the attic, and then transitions to Lydia's TV show, but the background is still the attic. I found the whole film very dreamlike in this way, and I think the fact that Tim has said Wizard of Oz (a movie where the girl wakes up after a dream, in which those she knew acted as characters within the sequence) is one of his favourite movies helps to put it into effect.

And finally...

It's Lydia Deetz. Lydia loves the strange and unusual.. do you really think she wasn't curious enough to contact Beej again?

[yukidragon]

Sunny Day Jack - Songs to Listen to While Descending into Madness

Hey, remember when I found Ian's perfect theme song for Sunshine in Hell? Well, I found one that fits Joseph's descent into madness and embracing the personality of Jack. Maybe I should make a playlist specifically for Sunshine in Hell sometime...

Not only does it have this manic energy that switches to disturbing and somber, a lot of the lyrics really give me the vibe of the suffering Joseph went through as he tore away at his very identity to become someone and something else.

When did I become afraid of the dark? Are my eyeballs just yet to adjust to seeing the light? The room I'm in is still the same, the shadows have not rearranged it No, the only thing that's changed is how I see at night I fumble for the switch and strap on infrareds and wish For sunshine when the morning's somewhere else But I can't change what time it is or dilate my irises Only what I look at, and I'm looking at myself I am not the sunshine, I am not the moon at night Well, who else could I be when I can hardly see? I am not the sunshine, I am not the moon at night I'm no one if I'm nowhere in between When did I become afraid of the dark? Was it when I left the cave and swore I'd never go back? If we can't see each other, then there's no more use for hiding I've decided I'll abide it; why deny the color black? I'm not a flower, not a solar-powered calculator Damn my eyes for seeing what's not there I'll trade in vision for a practiced intuition 'Til my fears come to fruition, I'm not scared I am not the sunshine, I am not the moon at night Well, who else could I be when I can hardly see? I am not the sunshine, I am not the moon at night I'm no one if I'm nowhere in between The future must know where you've been The past predicts the state you're in The present did and will not last Is, isn't, was, have, hasn't, has All that I ask is, keep those empty frames If nobody's in them, then no one is to blame For your self-portraits, sign another name Well, who should I be then, if I'll never be the same? I will be my sunshine, I will be my moon at night Who else could I be, when I can't fucking see? I will be my sunshine, I will be my moon at night I'm nowhere now, here's no one now to be And if dreams can come true, what does that say about nightmares? I'll stay awake tonight

It really gives me vibes of the animatic Sauce made where Jack antagonizes Joseph, particularly that high energy of Jack strutting around, being cheerfully scary and threatening. It also reminds me this classic picture of a cheerful Jack and a traumatized dead(?) Joseph.

It even has a sketch updated version you can check out here!

Credit as always goes to the awesome Sauce for their awesome art, characters, and stories. They and the rest of the crew of SnaccPop Studios are a wealth of endless inspiration. Consider joining their patreon, won't you? Just remember - don't repost anything privately posted there!

There's so many lyrics that make me think of Jack's broken mind and the effects of hell had on him. I have to really break it down to show all the different feelings/images that it conjures up, since there is so much here virtually every line.

"When did I become afraid of the dark?" When you were trapped in hell, Joseph. His loneliness was bad while he was alive, but his death made it so, so, so much worse. He's terrified of being alone and forgotten. He can't stand the cold numbness only broken up by pain. It's a night he can never sleep through or wake up from.

"The room I'm in is still the same, the shadows have not rearranged it. No, the only thing that's changed is how I see at night." It didn't get better. Nothing changed in that hell. It just repeated his death and the delusions of his decaying mind. The only thing that changed was himself into someone else, someone who could better handle the madness.

"I fumble for the switch and strap on infrareds and wish, For sunshine when the morning's somewhere else." Joseph struggles desperately somehow, someway to find some sort of light, some hope in hell. Unfortunately, his sunshine Mary is somewhere else, reborn as Alice. All he can do is wish for a miracle.

His sunshine was always like a miracle to him. She found him twice. He prays she'll find him again.

"But I can't change what time it is or dilate my irises, Only what I look at, and I'm looking at myself." Joseph can't change his circumstances. He can't feel anything but cold and pain, no matter how much he struggles. He's helpless.

The only thing Joseph can do is relive his death and look inward into an ever growing abyss that stares back at him. That abyss, that hell is changing him because he can't do anything but stare inward.

Joseph only has himself in this hell, and the longer he stares at himself, the more he hates what he sees.

"I am not the sunshine, I am not the moon at night." Joseph isn't as good as his sunshine was, in his opinion. He's not even as good as a fraction of her, like the sunlight is reflected on the moon. He doesn't even have a glimmer of her light either.

"I'm no one if I'm nowhere in between." In a way, he is nowhere, trapped between life and death. Joseph/Jack was erased. He became no one.

"When did I become afraid of the dark? Was it when I left the cave and swore I'd never go back?" Jack swore never to go back into the tape, never to be Joseph ever again. He's terrified of being alone, and he refuses to ever be alone and forgotten ever again.

"I've decided I'll abide it; why deny the color black?" Joseph gives into his darker impulses, his madness, his yandere side. He'll do anything to be free of this hell, to have his sunshine back.

Even if that means staining his soul irreparably with sin by torturing and killing others to do it.

He'll be damned to hell either way. He knows that from experience.

"Damn my eyes for seeing what's not there." When someone is put through sensory deprivation, they hallucinate, make up alternate personas, and the like. Jack himself was confused at first when the tape was played, asking if MC/Alice really was real, that he wasn't just dreaming.

How many times did Jack imagine someone was really there to save him, only to be disappointed by a cruel reality that he was still trapped in hell?

"I'll trade in vision for a practiced intuition. 'Til my fears come to fruition, I'm not scared." These lines sum up the whole Jack persona. He'll bury himself in that cheerful façade in order to deny his own fears that he'll be trapped in hell forever. He'll lose himself in a dream of his own making since he can never sleep again.

The only way to avoid being scared of an eternity in hell is denial, denial, denial.

"Well, who else could I be when I can hardly see?" He's Jack. He can't see himself as Joseph anymore. His mind can't handle it. He's blinded himself to his real identity by burying memories of anything else.

"The future must know where you've been." This feels like the video tape. The few traces left of what happened in the incident of 1984.

"The past predicts the state you're in." All the mistakes Joseph made and the few things that made him happy with himself are the reasons why he became Jack.

"The present did and will not last." Time is cruel, constantly marching forward and erasing the past. Jack lost everything so many times. He lost his identity, his dreams, his sunshine, and his life. Everything was lost so easily... how can he not dread losing it all again?

"All that I ask is, keep those empty frames." If nothing else, Jack is desperate to be remembered. Even if the person in the picture isn't himself anymore, he's desperate for at least some trace of him is remembered, even if it's this caricature of the character he played.

"If nobody's in them, then no one is to blame." A reference to LambsWork Productions covering up the part they played in Jack's death or the scandal the 1984 incident created. They can't have their reputation ruined if no one remembers the SunnyTime Crew Show after all.

"For your self-portraits, sign another name." This makes me think of all the autographs Joseph had to sign as "Sunny Day Jack." The character had his face, his voice... but it was a different name. He couldn't break character, because the character was what people loved. It's another reason why he's Jack now instead of Joseph.

"Well, who should I be then, if I'll never be the same?" Joseph Cullman is missing. [Redacted] Haberdae is dead and erased. He can't go back to being either. Who should he be? What name or persona should he use that will give him peace?

"Who else could I be, when I can't fucking see?" What is left for him but to be Sunny Day Jack? He has nothing else but that persona in this hell.

"I'm nowhere now, here's no one now to be." This line sums up Jack's state in the tape. He's nowhere, and he doesn't know how to be himself anymore. He is nothing... so he'll be the character he played.

He doesn't know how to be Joseph anymore because he can no longer see the good qualities he had as Joseph. Everything good was attributed to Jack in his mind, even his sunshine's love.

"I will be my sunshine, I will be my moon at night." He will be Sunny Day Jack. He will be his own hope, his sunshine. Losing himself to this alternate persona was the only thing he had to cling to in that cold and lonely hell. He clung to it like a piece of driftwood until the splinters dug into his hands and made him bleed madness.

"And if dreams can come true, what does that say about nightmares?" Now this shift makes me think of after Jack is freed and the lingering trauma from being in the tape. It's fitting because it comes after a drastic shift in the song to something somber, slowly building into something almost... hopeful?

His dream of being saved came true... but the nightmare of that hell still haunts him.

What if he goes back?

Jack could, just as easily, be sent away if Alice doesn't want him there. He needs to make sure that never happens.

Can Jack really dare to cling to this hope that he's been given, that this actually is reality?

Was he really saved, or is this just another delusion?

So even though Jack finally can sleep, he's finally safe... his fears still haunt him. He can't truly rest until he's sure, absolutely sure, that he won't lose his sunshine ever again. It's the hope he's desperate to hold onto.

"I'll stay awake tonight." The hell of the tape robbed Jack of his ability to sleep, both in the past and in the present. His trauma and mental scars run deep.

No doubt there were many nights where Jack just laid in bed and watched Alice sleep. He focused on her warmth, her steady breathing. Her heartbeat, her soft skin, her smell...

Alice is real. This sunshine is real. Jack knows that. He knows that deep down in his soul, but...

What if?

Just one minute longer. One second more to reassure himself.

This beautiful person Jack holds close in his arms is his salvation. Alice chose to save him. She promised to never forget him. She promised him forever.

Jack feared that the tape would be his forever.

So even though he's tired, Jack just needs a little bit more, just that extra moment more to drink in Alice with all of his senses so that he can truly believe that she delivered him from damnation.

Joseph is dead. The good parts of him, the light and hope he found in himself as that redacted identity are gone from even his memory. Jack is the only one there now.

Alice is the only sunshine Jack can see now, and he'll do whatever it takes to make sure he never loses that light, his hope, his love ever again.

Of course, during these moments of insecurity, Alice would stir, just a little, and cling to Jack tighter. Sometimes she even murmurs his name softly. She can feel that he needs her love through their connected souls.

The thoughts and feelings flow both ways. Sometimes Alice can pick up what Jack is thinking too, especially when his soul cries out to be seen, heard, felt, and loved.

Even though Jack didn't say a word, Alice heard his thoughts, his deepest need, and answered in a sleepy mumble, "Don't worry... I've got you. 'm not going anywhere..."

The soft words, slurred by a haze of sleep, sent a jolt through Jack, and all the love and gratitude he felt for her washed over him. Even in her dreams she would reach out to him, reassure him that she won't let him go. Even when in moments when his fear made their connection feel so tenuous, so fragile, all it took was a soft squeeze of her delicate hand always holding so gently onto his to quiet his fears.

Alice won't remember what she said in the morning, or anything else she mutters in a half-asleep haze, but she'll always remember Jack. She'll remember this man, no matter what name he uses, no matter what the fractured picture of his sanity looks like now. Their love is forever.

Even if Jack can't find the light in the man he used to be, even if the light of the good parts of Joseph are dead, buried, and forgotten in his mind... Jack can always believe in Alice, his sunshine. As long as he has her, he doesn't have to fear the dark or that he'll be banished back to hell.

Jack has the light of hope. It's in his sunshine Alice, and in the persona he wears. Most of all, it's in their love that lived on even after death.

Fortunately, over time, Alice will help him see that the light was always there even when he went any other name. With her help, he'll be able to finally find true peace and rest his weary soul in the gentle sunshine of their love. He'll finally be able to heal and truly shine in spite of the darkness.

Yeah, I know the song ends on a more somber note, but I'm all about happy endings and fluffy vanilla goodness. I couldn't help but add on a bit of a sweet reprise of sorts, even if not in so many lyrics. Sunshine in Hell is all about these wounded soulmates helping each other heal after all.

@channydraws @earthgirlaesthetic @sai-of-the-7-stars @cheriihoney @illary-kore @okamiliqueur @kurokrisps

[lizardaggro]

student 21's villain academia, pt 1

so. not twst bully!au part 4. it's not canceled don't worry; i'm just having a couple health issues at the moment and this one was closer to being done. i've literally been working on it for 5 days, so... it was time.

this one is a bit slow to get started, as in it still hasn't kicked into action yet, but by part 3 or so you'll see my vision. this is an x gn!reader, so anyone can read it, and no, aizawa is NOT one of the love interests. i'd rather die than ship him with a student. i have no idea if this au has been done before; you don't have all the information yet so don't jump to conclusions about me copying so-and-so. this idea has been rattling around in my brain for like a year so i'm super excited to finally get it out! genre: gn!reader, fluff, found family, romance coming eventually, canon-typical angst trigger warnings: reader has a panic attack word count: 2004

You didn’t really consider yourself one of those ‘crazy anime fans.’ No, you were more subdued in your interests. You didn’t own hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise, nor did you insist on watching the latest episodes right when they aired. And above all, you would never try to force your passion onto others.

Lately you’d been really into a rather popular action anime by the name of Boku no Hero Academia, or My Hero Academia in English. It wasn’t perfect, but something about the characters just sucked you in. They were just kids, only fifteen years old, and suddenly they were faced with enemies backed by a villain even the strongest hero struggled against. Thus, you couldn’t help but feel little ashamed of yourself as you fell asleep to the ending song of the latest episode.

When you woke up, it was very abrupt. You were certain you’d been asleep on your couch, but suddenly you were standing in the middle of a busy street. Not wanting to be stuck there when the light turned green, you hurried to the other side. Was this a lucid dream? You’d never had one of those before, but there wasn’t another plausible explanation.

Taking in your surroundings, all the signs definitely weren’t in English, but somehow you could understand them. Was that Japanese? Huh, all that anime must be rubbing off on your subconscious. You caught sight of a TV inside an electronics store displaying the news. You didn’t know where you were supposed to be, so maybe that could give you a clue.

“Hinata here, reporting in from Musutafu News,” a young woman announced, “just this morning, up and coming villain Bakugou Katsuki wreaked havoc on a suburban neighborhood, completely destroying 8 homes. Can you believe he’s only 15?! Goodness, what has society come to? Fortunately, there were no casualties, but our experts believe it’s only a matter of time. And now, for the weather forecast…”

You tuned out the rest, in a complete state of shock. Bakugou is a villain? What sort of dream is this? Sure, he’s loud and violent and tells people to die on the regular, but he’s not a criminal! Is this some sort of joke? Is your subconscious playing some kind of trick on you? There’s some sort of nagging feeling in the back of your mind, like you should know something about this situation, but you just can’t recall.

You decide to keep walking, instead of staring blankly at the television like an idiot. Maybe you’ll find someone or something that can explain what’s going on. With luck, it’ll be one of the main characters. If you’re really unfortunate, you’ll find someone from the League. But who knows, maybe they’re the good guys here.

After about 10 minutes, it hits you. This is one of those alternate universe thingies! Your cousin, who’s far more invested in the fandom than you are, was trying to explain them to you at a family gathering, but you were only half listening. Now that was a mistake. Even worse, she seemed convinced that some people actually got transported into the worlds of anime! No wonder you weren’t paying attention. Clearly she had a screw or two loose. Yeah, there was simply no way something like that had happened to you. This was a dream, plain and simple.

But then the building right next to you caught fire. You were sure there was nothing before, but there was a fire and it was very, very big and very, very hot. Suddenly this all felt too terribly real. Was it a villain attack? Oh no, you were doomed. You were going to die- you’d only just gotten here and you were already going to die-

“It’s going to be okay,” you heard a gruff voice say.  It was probably Japanese, but you could understand it all the same. “Take deep breaths, one at a time. The heroes are already here, they’re apprehending the villain right now,” you heard him say softly. You did your best to follow his advice. In, pause, out, pause. In, pause, out, pause. After a while, it wasn’t so hot, and you could turn to look at the person who had calmed you down. You weren’t one to judge, but he looked like he needed some help- holy cow that’s Aizawa!!

Okay, you were not expecting that. Sure, you were hoping you’d run into a friendly canon character, but you didn’t think it’d happen that easily! You knew you needed to say something though, or this would be painfully awkward. “I, um,” you spluttered, “I’m a huge fan, Eraserhead. Can I get an autograph?”

“A fan, really? I don’t have too many of those.” He looked pleased, but also a bit confused. That was to be expected, considering he’s an underground hero. “Sure, do you have any paper on you?”

Ah. That was a bit of a problem. You searched your pockets, turning up absolutely nothing, not even your phone. “Nope. Nothing. Guess I won’t be getting that autograph, huh?” You were disappointed, of course, but it wasn’t the end of the world. As messed up as this world seemed to be, you were probably better off not meeting any more canon characters unless they were saving your life. This was just a lucky chance.

“Ah, well, that’s too bad. Hey, kid, you don’t seem like you’re from around here. Are you lost?” Aizawa asked. You did a double take, wondering if it was really that obvious. Kid, though? How old were you?

“Um, yeah, I’m pretty lost, I think. I’m not really from around here,” you vaguely expressed. Even you weren’t sure where here was. You were beginning to fear that this might just be your new reality, but naturally you couldn’t just accept that out of the blue. A large part of you was holding out hope that this was just a crazy dream. Because if Bakugou was a villain in this world, then what did that mean for the rest of the characters?

“You think? Did you hit your head or something? I can take you to the hospital to get it looked at,” he offered. You were pretty sure a concussion was the least of your worries, but sticking with Aizawa seemed safer than being alone in a strange place, at least. He did appear a little suspicious of your condition, but you were only telling the truth. You had no idea what was going on either.

“That might be a good idea. Thank you,” you agreed with a nod. While the doctor wasn’t likely to find any brain damage, you could at least see if you had the quirk factor gene thing or not. The odds were next to zero, but if this was a dream, you might just turn out to be super overpowered!

Yeah, right. Even if you did suddenly find yourself being up to par with some of the main characters, there wasn’t much you could do with it. Public quirk usage was illegal, and it’s not like you’d end up in a hero school with zero documents to prove you actually existed.

You and Aizawa walked in silence, presumably to the nearest hospital. You really hoped he wasn’t also a villain in this world. But if he was, then why would he have helped to calm you down? So, you were probably safe. For now, at least. You couldn’t cling to him forever.

When you reached the hospital, Aizawa took you to the emergency room. You didn’t think you were that much of an emergency, but you couldn’t provide much of a counterargument without revealing too much. What were you supposed to say, anyway? “Oh, hey, by the way, you’re just a character from an anime I watched back home, except for some reason the timeline got really messed up and now Bakugou’s a villain?” As if! He’d think you were crazy!

So instead, you went along with it as you were brought back almost immediately. You weren’t sure if it was because they thought you had a head injury, or because you were with a pro hero. Either way, it wasn’t fair to the other people waiting, those who actually needed help. But again, there was nothing you could do.

Several annoying and probably unnecessary tests later, a doctor came back to your room to speak with you. “Well,” she began, sitting down on a stool, “I have good news and bad news. The good news is that all the tests came back normal. The bad news is, well, none of our staff could find any information on you. Are you sure your name is in our system correctly?”

You knew this would happen, unless the universe magically decided to cover for you. “Yes, they’re correct. I just, I don’t really remember anything else. I know that and some basic information but that’s about it. I don’t even know where I come from, just that it’s not here,” you told her, trying to be as calm as possible. You’d had plenty of time to think about what to do while you were waiting on the results, and you figured amnesia was the best option.

It was true, in a sense, that you didn’t know where you came from. You were beginning to be convinced that this was reality, but you didn’t know how. Was this some sort of parallel universe? You didn’t know how all that physics stuff worked, but that sounded the most likely.

The good news about the timeline being messed up was that you didn’t have to worry about your presence messing things up. You were basically free to do whatever you wanted. You were, however, severely limited by the fact that according to the government, you weren’t a real person.

The doctor and Aizawa shared a look. “Well, I’m going to step out and have a chat with the doctor here about what to do next,” Aizawa said in a tone that didn’t betray anything. That made you nervous. Were you in trouble because you’d said you were his fan? Were you going to be interrogated, or worse, sent off to Tartarus, never to see the light of day again?

No, you’d be fine. Everything would be fine. You just had to focus on your breathing, and try not to think about everything that could go wrong. From what you knew about him, Aizawa wouldn’t turn on you so quickly. You hadn’t done anything wrong.

After a surprisingly brief amount of time, Aizawa re-entered the room alone. The doctor must’ve left to go see other patients. “Hey kid, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. So until we figure out what to do with you, you’re welcome to crash at my place. I’m guessing you don’t have any school to attend?”

“I don’t know, Mr. Aizawa,” you mumbled. What else were you supposed to say, anyway? Who knows, maybe you could go for a career in acting after all this was over. You’d have plenty of practice by then, that’s for sure. You felt guilty for lying to him, of course, but what choice did you have?

“I figured as much. I’ll talk to the principal at the school I teach at and see if we can’t get you enrolled when the new school year starts two weeks from now,” he supplied. You tried not to let your surprise show on your face. You were going to go to UA?! Nezu would still have to agree, but this was beginning to sound like a classic main character development. You didn’t want this hero academia; especially not when everything could be messed up!

“In the meantime, I’m sure you must be exhausted. Come on, let’s go home,” Aizawa said. Home. That was a nice sentiment. Here you were, in a new world all by yourself, unsure of what was the same and what had changed. But at least you had a place to rest your head.

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[sammysdewysensitiveeyes]

Question asking! How would you depict Morph in the X-Men Evolution cartoon? And if you could redo Pyro’s depiction in it, what would you change?

Ooooh, boy, I actually had a vague fanfic type idea awhile back about putting a version of Morph in Evolution. Basically? I'd put him on the Deadly Genesis team.

So, the first team of mutants that Xavier ever recruits is a group of teenagers - Vulcan (I think in this case Xavier does NOT know that he's Scott's brother), Darwin, Petra, Sway, and Changeling. (I'm gonna go with Changeling here rather than Morph.) After a few early missions, he sends them to investigate a mysterious island (Krakoa, of course) that appeared in the Pacific Ocean, while he stays onboard the Blackbird monitoring them. The mission is a disaster. Krakoa lashes out with an enormous blast of energy that appears to kill Vulcan, Darwin, Petra and Sway, as their life readings disappear, and Xavier feels their pain and fear. Changeling, who had shapeshifted wings and was flying above the island to scout it out, is spared the brunt of the blast and is knocked into the ocean, badly injured and apparently the only survivor. Xavier rescues him, and Krakoa sinks back below the waves.

Xavier returns to the mansion with his only surviving student, and nurses him back to health. I want to emphasize, Xavier is absolutely devastated and fucked up over what happened. I think Evo Xavier is kind of a bastard, but like all Xaviers I think he has good intentions. As far as he knows, his X-Men were a complete failure, he failed them, and he led four teenagers to their deaths. When Changeling wakes up, and is determined to go back to the Pacific to search for his missing teammates, even growing wings and physically flying there if necessary, Xavier makes a decision. He has no hope of starting another X-Men team, and he decides that the best possible thing he can do for mutant Kevin Sydney is to protect him - by erasing his memory of the team, and of ever being a mutant. I think Changeling in this universe generally uses a human form similar to Morph's human form in TAS/X-Men 97 as a default, and if the featureless white clay form is his "real" self, he hasn't found it yet. Xavier locks Kevin in human form, suppresses his X-Gene, and sends him back to his parents believing that he was in a terrible car accident at "summer camp," and leaves him to lead a normal life as a "human."

Xavier then spends a few years deeply depressed and not doing much.....until he hears reports of the weather-controlling mutant in Africa. Storm is enough for Xavier to start considering an X-Men team again, and believe that there might be some hope. He tells no one about the original team, it is his deepest shame. In the meantime, Kevin has become a relatively successful actor - not a superstar, but doing pretty well for himself. He's been in a few movies, and by the time Evolution starts, he's starring in a CW sexy vampire drama similar to The Vampire Diaries. For self-indulgent reasons, I'm gonna say that it's a Dark Shadows revival that is actually really good. (Kitty absolutely loves the show, and loves Kevin's character. Rogue is probably into it too, but won't admit it.) Xavier never contacts Kevin or removes the blocks on his memories/powers, convincing himself that it's for the best, Kevin is obviously happy and successful and there's no need to throw his life into chaos. But also, because re-recruiting Changeling would mean telling everyone about the first team - his greatest failure and deepest shame.

Then, at some point after the end of Evolution, Krakoa re-emerges in the Atlantic. I'd say at this point, it's about 10 years after the Deadly Genesis team, so Kevin is in his twenties - not super old, but an adult compared to the Evo teens. Seeing news reports about the island knocks something loose in Kevin's mind, and he starts dreaming about Krakoa, and seeing occasional hallucinations of his old teammates (the kind of quick "blink and you'll miss it" thing where the ghost appears briefly in a mirror or in a crowd that horror movies do before the scares start ramping up.) Maybe he even starts to involuntarily shapeshift while asleep, but assumes that it's part of a dream. Xavier absolutely forbids the team to go anywhere near the mysterious new island, but won't say why.

Meanwhile, someone emerges from the island - it's Vulcan, who went into a deep coma while basically trapped at the center of Krakoa. Vulcan doesn't know exactly what happened or how he survived, but he is pissed. While flying towards Xavier's, he sees a billboard for Awesome Dark Shadows Revival That I Wish Existed, with what appears to be an older version of his teammate Changeling. Taking a quick detour, Vulcan tracks down Kevin and demands to know what happened. Kevin doesn't know what Vulcan is talking about, but realizes that he does recognize him from....somewhere. And at some point while Vulcan is somewhat violently confronting him, Kevin shapeshifts as an instinctive defense, and realizes that this isn't a dream, he is actually changing forms, and is probably a mutant, and there is something very wrong with his memories. Vulcan realizes that Changeling doesn't know what the fuck is going on, and assumes that Xavier must be to blame for this as well (he's right!) and drags Kevin off to confront the Professor.

Once they land at the mansion, a fight naturally breaks out. Vulcan wants Xavier and is willing smack down anyone that gets in his way. Kevin continues to not know what the fuck is going on, but I think he winds up on Team Protect Xavier, because he doesn't want to kill anyone, he just wants some answers. Everyone mistakes him for Mystique at first, and he gets knocked around a bit. I'm imagining Kitty, when she realizes that he is not only NOT Mystique, he is actually Kevin Sydney from All-New All-Different Dark Shadows, she is absolutely appalled that she kicked her favorite actor in the face.

After Vulcan smacks everyone around for a bit, and it seems like he is about to kill Xavier, he suddenly freezes and collapses, and another figure emerges. It's Darwin, who had merged with Vulcan all those years ago in order to allow them both to survive. They both went dormant within Krakoa, but Darwin woke up along with Vulcan when the island returned to the surface. Darwin has been fighting this whole time to stop Vulcan's violent rampage, and finally managed to put him down (for the moment).

Xavier finally explains everything. Everyone is angry. But also, they decide to go back to Krakoa for reasons I haven't decided yet - maybe they are worried about human researchers who are approaching the island, maybe Vulcan wakes up and flies out there, and the team wants to stop him before he starts wrecking shit again. The entire team, including Changeling (with the blocks on his memories and powers now fully removed) and Darwin. I think on the island there will be another fight with Vulcan and maybe with Krakoa itself, but it will stop when the team makes another discovery - it's Petra and Sway. Still alive, because fuck it, they deserve better and in my version of Deadly Genesis they get to live. They are trapped inside a time bubble that Sway instinctively created with her powers the moment the blast hit, and have been basically frozen in stasis this entire time (which is why Xavier couldn't read their life signs.) Xavier has to reach out telepathically to "wake up" Sway and cause her to drop the bubble, freeing both. For Petra and Sway, no time at all has passed, they haven't aged, they don't remember anything about their time in stasis. At this point, seeing all his old teammates still alive, I think Vulcan drops the vendetta (at least temporarily) and flies off into space, still very pissed. How does the team deal with Krakoa itself? I dunno, Xavier puts it to sleep or something.

I'm not sure what happens to the X-Men team after this. They have to reckon with Xavier having done some awful things and kept massive secrets, but unlike comics Deadly Genesis, it turns out no one actually died. Storm and Wolverine would demand to know ALL of Xavier's secrets and threaten to leave if he holds anything back. The kids are probably divided, but lose some respect for him. I think at least one person out of the Petra, Sway and Darwin trio will decide to stay at the mansion. Kevin does not stay - he doesn't want to hurt Xavier, but cannot forgive him for the memory blocks. Kevin also offers to use some of his actor money to help Petra, Sway and Darwin start new lives if they want (I think one of them might take him up on it), and tells the rest of the X-Men that they can call on him if there's a major emergency that requires a shapeshifter, because even if he hates Xavier he likes the rest of the team. The he runs back to Hollywood to stay on sexy CW Dark Shadows. I think he wrestles with whether or not to "come out" as a mutant, now that he knows, because a mutant celebrity might help the cause, but it could also destroy his career.

No Banshees were harmed in this version of Deadly Genesis.

As for the character in general, I think he'd have the same upbeat, kinda sassy personality as TAS/X-Men 97 Morph, but you wouldn't see as much in this story, since it's mostly Changeling getting dragged through the two worst days of his life and dealing with some very confusing memories. He's also not non-binary - at least not yet - but is kinda gender-nonconforming. I think he's probably questioned his own gender a bit, maybe he'd be nonbinary in the future after some soul-searching. I think Morph in TAS can also really hold onto a grudge, and I think Changeling would be the same about Xavier. Like, "I'm not going to attack or hurt you, but I do NOT want to talk to you, and you are NOT forgiven. Your student are cool, though."

As for Pyro - If given a chance, I'd make him a high school teen so he can be part of the Brotherhood the whole time, but I'm not sure how he would fit in, and what his dynamic would be with the rest of the group (or which X-Man would be his official "rival." Maybe he'd cockily keep trying to challenge Storm, just like in the comics.) I think he'd get along well with Boom-Boom during her Brotherhood time. He'd have a massive crush on Avalanche (that he's not very good at hiding) and get very jealous when Lance shows interest in Kitty. I'd like to see him actually have some opinions about mutants and politics rather than just "Hee hee, I like to burn things!" (Although that's fine, too.) His grandmother raised him in Australia, but when she suffered a major health crisis, she sent him to America to live with his deadbeat mother. His mother then kicks him out when he displays mutant powers. His grades are decent when he does the work, but he mostly excels in English and creative writing. He reads a lot, and has a laptop that he is constantly using to write. Mostly fanfic, for now. The best way to piss off St. John is to read his stories without his permission, and I imagine there are some Brotherhood keepaway games with his laptop. When not writing, he's usually playing with fire or looking for some kind of adrenaline rush.

Of course, I'd be satisfied if we just got to spend some time with Evo Acolyte Pyro after he joins the Brotherhood, or whatever their SHIELD team becomes. Just flesh him out more beyond "Laughs at violence, loves fire."

Edit - I just realized that my version of Deadly Genesis makes Vulcan like, several years older than Scott. Which makes no sense for his origins. Eh, don't worry about it. Maybe he got aged up prematurely in a Shiar breeding pod or something. Maybe he's actually Corsair's brother and therefore Scott's uncle. Whatevs.

[silviakundera]

Once again reviewing less known/unpopular dramas... Ghost Host, Ghost House (2022, Thai BL) delivers what it promises to be in the first episode: supernatural family drama about ghosts, with a side of romance. I have an affection for media that knows what it wants to be and executes that.

Kevin, now an adult and ready for university, arrives in Thailand to visit family he hasn't seen for a decade - as his mother moved them to the USA when he was young. He's a budding video blogger whose gimmick seems to be: cute gay boy who visits haunted houses. Little does he know that the family he's come to stay with are all dead. The loved ones once separated by geography, as a child of immigrants, are now separated from him in a way he is yet to understand. There at the old family home he also runs into Pleum, a local boy with big dreams who is cheerfully navigating through 5 odd jobs and begins to pursue the visiting hot boy with the same dedication. But whose family is also hiding wounds of his own.

"This flower reflects the reality. Pain hasn't gone elsewhere. It's just hidden, so we can move on and live our lives."

Don't come looking for a thriller or scares or ghost hunting. It's not a fast-paced drama, it's about the characters.

It's charmingly earnest in the two young men's fumbling birth of a romance, elements of whimsical humor in Kevin's ghost family navigating death (think Beetlejuice), and occasionally poignant in discussions of mortality, grief, and letting go. The family relationships are given equal weight to the romance.

There wasn't a tonal whiplash for me. The sweet & sexy parts fit alongside the fact that both MLs are surrounded by death and need to come to terms with it. The tone is fluid. In the midst of life, there is death; in the midst of death there is life.

It's not a deeply profound, philosophical exploration of grieving and I don't think that's a failure because it's not trying to be. It's just characters who are haunted, literally and metaphorically, and who find a way to move on during the course of 8 episodes.

The couple really worked for me (until the writers imo fumbled the end). Post high school, figuring themselves out and what they want. Clearly not virgins and very comfortable with their sexuality and queer desire, while being still awkward & uncertain about how to act around a cute boy you like. I appreciated that the couple is quite sweet & soft without neutering them. They are allowed to be age-appropriate horny! They're also allowed to make mistakes & deal poorly with grief in hard moments, and then apologize and be forgiven for it. Two people who met each other in the worst timing & situation for attempting a romance. Though perhaps without the ghosts that united them, they would have lived out their lives mostly on separate continents & never found home together.

The otp like each other right away - it's external factors pulling them apart. Unresolved grief that must be dealt with and the hovering dramatic tension tension that Kevin is Thai diaspora, essentially American, and this was intended to be a temporary visit to see his relatives. He's presumably considering this a 'vacation fling', while it was clear that Pleum was ready to go all-in. A separation was basically baked into the pairing. I was anxious about how this could really work. Spoiler: happy ending, but I did not entirely like how they got there (see cut).

I would be spoiling too much to discuss in detail, but the family elements are lovely. Bittersweetness in the incomplete time we get with our loved ones. And the subtle tragedy of the opportunities Kevin lost to know his extended family; the taste of home he's been missing as his mother moved on with a new american husband.

Only 2 distracting missteps in the drama. SPOILERS FOR THE ENDING.

A. Kevin is a dual citizen who's mostly lived in America all his life. His English should be perfect but it very much isn't. But tbh to a thai viewer it likely isn't noticeable and this is a thai production; that's the intended audience, not me. So I just used my imagination. It doesn't come up frequently.

B. The requisite separation trope in the last episode is always super annoying to me in kdramas & thai dramas, because it's such a cliche. At least in this case it was foreshadowed several times since early on that Kevin was NOT ready for commitment while Pleum was. (he clearly gets uncomfortable & ducks the question repeatedly when people bring up them being boyfriends. He's not a blushing maiden, this was reluctance to commit to staying in Thailand & settling down with Pleum, despite the connection, compatibility, and everything they went thru together) And it makes sense that he was too young to be brave enough to take such a leap and hadn't made peace with his 1st love Jake's death. So for once, the separation 100% made sense and I wasn't even upset by that part! My issue was how they executed the rest. Frankly, I disagree with the writing choices. I guess they were going with the idea that Kevin was resigned to having missed out. He feels like it's too late. But I hated that they had Pleum waiting for years for Kevin to be ready and it just didn't feel certain to me that they would have reunited except by chance. Like, I wanted Kevin to choose to go to him, full-stop. Not accidentally run into him, sorry that's bullshit to me. Yes, Kevin kept a momento of their time together. Yes, he obviously wasn't over Pleum. But to me it also felt like he was just prepared to move on and never see him again. No me gusta.

There's a romantic sensual reuniting scene and Pleum seems confident that he's not going to let his man go anywhere again. And Kevin is ready to say goodbye to the memory of his 1st love and admit Pleum is the one for him. I did buy-in on the idea that they experienced something truly formative together that no one else would understand. In the end, I did feel like Kevin would make a home with him now. So it's definitely a happy ending. But.. It really annoys me because without this misstep, if they had executed the separate & unite differently, this would be a fav drama I'd rec to everyone.

[fang-and-feather]

Fandom: Ikemen Vampire

Rating: G

Category: F/M, Multi

Relationship: Leonardo da Vinci/MC/Theodorus van Gogh (can be seen as a V or Triad)

Prompt(s): Inspiration from @polyamships

Summary: Leonardo hasn't created anything for a long time, but his family might be the change he was waiting for.

This was supposed to be a test drive for a pairing I was suggested but ended being a undefined polyamorous fic, short and done last minute, without any direct character interaction. Not much of a test drive. Maybe next month... Also my poor attempt at an event banner...

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Leonardo hadn’t really been able to paint for ages, or do much of anything that went beyond the drafting stage, but, as time went by with his new family, he often found himself more inspired, especially after the baby was born.

In fact, his most detailed sketches were either of his girlfriend when their relationship was beginning and whenever he saw something new in her, or of her or Theo with the baby, sometimes the three of them together, and a few only of the baby.

Maybe it was the novelty of it all that inspired him the most. Or maybe it was about having proof these fleeting moments were real and not just a dream in the future. When his wife was gone, the child had grown, and he had no idea what his relationship to Theo would be by then.

Or, worse yet, when so much time had passed that he was left alone with his feelings and memories.

As a pureblood vampire, he was eternal. Everyone else’s lives were so fleeting compared to his, even of the other vampires.

But the idea of keeping physical proof of these moments sounded both tempting and scary. Being surrounded by these memories would be a blessing or a curse?

Leonardo didn’t know, so he refrained from giving in to these bouts of inspiration, even when Theo caught him sketching and practically begged him to try painting again.

But one late afternoon, after coming back from the town and not finding his wife, Leonardo walked into the baby’s room, to find her and Theo huddled together on the sofa, the baby secure in their arms, all three of them fast asleep, bathed into the orange glow of the setting sun.

It was such a warm scene. Even Theo looked so peaceful and soft instead of his usual rough and tense, always working and always in a hurry. A moment Theo would try to deny or downplay when he woke up.

The painting was done slowly and in secret, with borrowed materials and Leonardo considered abandoning it many times, questioning the use of his rare moments alone, but for once, he saw it to the end.

Maybe it was because he never considered sharing it with anyone else but his family. He had no intention of creating for the public ever again, but Leonardo realized it didn’t mean never creating again.

Using his inspiration to please his family wasn’t so bad. Maybe not as often as inspiration struck or he wouldn’t have the space, but making something special every once in a while was good enough to pass time and show what his family and the memories he had of them were important for him.

After all, they were the ones who inspired him to enjoy the moment instead of just letting everything for later, or thinking that nothing mattered much because he had all the time in the world. And even for the rest of eternity, they would be his inspiration for how he would live his life, to watch his family continue to grow and change and he would continue creating for them.

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[icharchivist]

Since the askbox has clearly selected their fave, do you have a favorite Eternal? Based on design, personality or gimmick?

oh ahah

I'm a huge Seox fan, and then i'm all about the Twins actually.

When it comes to Seox, Seeds of Redemption genuinely kicked my ass and i'm genuinely driven to characters who have intense guilt for things that were out of their control but they can only blame themselves for it because they have no proper other way to blame anyone else. This is one of my favorite archetype by a lot, and Seox really fits the bill so well.

I also really love his dynamic with MC, which personally i read more as sibling-like, with the way once Seox realized the man who saved him was MC's father, and that he heard the father talk so proudly of their child and Seox wanted to meet them but felt too dirty to, but in the end MC ended up being the one silver of salvation Seox got and so Seox wishes he had been adopted to be a sibling to MC all those time, so they wouldn't have had to be alone during this period of their lives.

(which is why "....and" you also hurt SO MUCH with Logia actually making this dream come true and being so torn when it didn't work out)

And his kit is the most solid of all the Eternals' imo, he's a MVP through and through and i'm always a fan of aggressive dodgers in Granblue. He hasn't left my Dark Team ever since i recruited him.

And designwise he's perfect, the contrast of the scary mask to hide the very soft face, and the cold and broody voice that gets completely offset when his mask is removed and he's suddenly vulnerable again?

It also lead to one of my favorite character bits in Seeds of Redemption, when MC worries for him thinking he's putting on a brave face (metaphorically, as Seox was still wearing his mask) and Seox removes his mask for one second to look at MC in the eyes and tell them that this is going to be okay. Something very soft about a character who have to go through such an extend to protect his vulnerable side, willing to drop his armor because he found someone he could be vulnerable with.

Aside from Seox, i'm partial to the Twins, again because Seeds of Redemption kicked my ass.

I love Feower's more aggressive side, especially when paired with how he pretends to be cheerful when he is one of the few eternals who genuinely think of murder lmao. He's brutal most of the time and it makes him so compelling to me, considering this whole violence is something he had to embrace to protect the orphans of Stardust Town. He basically had to grow up quickly and more violent and willing to kill because it's the only way to make sure the children or Stardust Town don't get to suffer for it, and there's something about sacrificing everything you could be, making yourself a killer, to make sure people more vulnerable than you never get to know this hardship, that really gets to me.

And i love how Tien is more subdued, more calm and quiet, but yet she is just as tormented as her brother. While Feower became more violent, Tien became more hypervigilent. Feower takes actions, but Tien is the one to observe and make sure action is necessary to start with. It means she is often neck deep into the mafia business to try to protect the children. She is constantly putting others before herself and she has to learn that she needs to accept taking care of herself, because like Feower, she is sacrificing everything she is for the hope the children of Stardust town never have to live through it.

I adored the two of them in Seeds of Redemption back then and the way they bounced off each other, there's a darkness in both of them only offsetted by how they're more than happy to make this sacrifice, but it also makes them extremely protective of those they decided were their own, and it's why they want to take care of Seox and later Mugen, while also completely lashing out at Seofon once his plan is revealed. It's one thing to sacrifice oneself to protect others, but if you sacrifice someone else and it's not even to protect someone, you're scum.

Feower and Tien are both people who had to grow hyper independant and rely only on themselves because they know the adults of the world have been using and abusing children like them -- and in a sense, like Seox, with whom they have a sort of kinship, as he's also an orphan. Seofon becoming the manipulator there was the hit int heir trust that was hard to recover from, because it is all their fears put on a platter.

I love this conflict there because while Seofon's long game was to destroy the Mafia family threatening Stardust town and making sure Seox is safe, by keeping it away from the three people concerned, he endangered them and re-traumatized them instead. And as Tien tells him in the end, it's not as much the action that hurts, but that Seofon didn't trust them with his plan. they could have beared it otherwise.

And i think it's very interesting in the characterization of the twins, because it's another thing they're willing to sacrifice themselves for, but at least they need to know what they're fighting for, and need to know that the only people they actively opened up to and relied on aren't just using them like tools, like the same tools they've been trying to avoid becoming.

And finally i was personally pretty distressed by the fight in Seeds of Redemption where Rei took possession of Feower and forced him to beat Tien up, and Tien didn't defend herself and accepted it because it was a trial to pass to get the protection they needed.

I think in a way Rei was showing how both of their coping mechanism to deal with the horrors of living in a town the mafia prey over like this, are going to have the two of them killed and miserable if they don't do anything to stop themselves and reconsider- or that they're going to consume each other.

Tien is self sacrificing to a fault, so she accepted the fact that Feower would have to beat her close to death. She was accepting the suffering of watching her twin try to kill her. While Feower, who has become extremely aggressive and dedicated himself into becoming a killer if he had to, had to see how this strength that he nurtured to protect his family was now being used to destroy the one family members he never wanted to hurt.

I still think "Fuck Rei" for it though even if i see the lesson she wanted to teach them, but to see Tien and Feower's coping mechanism turn against them like that was both harrowing and really satisfying.

I love traumatized characters who try very hard to live with the trauma they have, but end up hurt by their own coping mechanisms more than saved by them. I think there's something extremely relatable and deep on the cuts you make by trying to protect yourself, and the twins' storylines really came to this extreme in a way i find extremely compelling.

Because the two of them are too self sacrificing to realize how it's hurting them, but they are two pieces of the same whole and the one thing they can't accept is hurting each other.

so they have to learn to rely on others people more, especially since the children of Stardust Town actually want to help them through their burden. And now there's also Nehan and Mugen there, + Rei's protection, so they're not alone anymore.

Outside of that i really really love their behaviors, with Feower being so brash and mean while Tien is soft and sweet, especially since in the end they're much more similar than you'd think, Feower has a softer edge, and Tien has a meaner edge as well. I think they really complement each other very well

kit wise i admit Feower isn't really great, but i like to have him in my party. Tien though has been the first Eternal i worked on and her backline buff has been so useful i keep using it even now, and she's my most used Eternal by far.

SO YEAH those are basically how my brainworms about the Eternals go.

I do like Siete a lot, I'm partial to liars and all after all, his duality, this silly mask that became his own face, all of that are really compelling and i love him a lot, but it's never been to the level of the Erune Trio for me ahah.

the more you know!

[hearth4days]

Plot relevant Fun but useless ☆ I have more to say if you want to know more

These are just in the order they're in on my account, I'm too lazy to sort these. Link to wiki on their names

Pure Vanilla Cookie ☆

Essentially cookie Jesus, through a lot of design motifs and plot points of his. King of one of the three main kingdoms, and sort of the leader of them. Lots of spoilers in his backstory so I won't get too into it

Dark Cacao Cookie

King of another of the three kingdoms. He's a powerful warrior, though after The Great War (tm) he isolates himself and focuses on protecting his kingdom. His son is one of the antagonists, though he disowned him after a couple murder attempts

Moonlight Cookie

Created to be a very powerful cookie by a group of wizards, who are kind of treated as gods. Moonlight Cookie outlived the wizards that made her, and is one of the only people living in their city still. She looks over the world of dreams. She also has a kinda-canon gf ♡ and an emo older brother

Black Pearl Cookie

Eldritch Abomination. It's estimated she's about one human tall (the other characters are normal gingerbread man sized). She likes drowning people and breaking things. Milf

Frost Queen Cookie

Kind of a bitch. Imagine any other ice queen. That's her

Stardust Cookie ☆

Moonlight's emo older brother. He was supposed to take on her role, originally, but the wizards considered him a failure and cast him out to die in the deep dark void of space. He had a brief villain arc, but he's chill now. Imagine Dabi with less fire

Sherbet Cookie

Works under Frost Queen Cookie after he was reincarnated as a spirit. Jack Frost RotG

Capsaicin Cookie

#GoTeamScovillia He looks like an asshole but he's just a himbo. I'm not done with the event story yet so I'm not positive on details, but he seems like he's had issues controlling his strength/fire magic in the past. Very confident and strong. He exists solely to show school spirit I'm happy for him

Clotted Cream Cookie

Polititian/ambassador for a neighboring kingdom that took in Vanillite refugees after The Great War (tm). I'm not done reading his stories either, but I hear he's a manipulative little shit. He's charming though so I like him anyway

Werewolf Cookie ☆

Unironically the only reason I started playing. Nobody but me cares about him. As the name implies, he's a werewolf, though he transforms whenever startled or upset instead of just under the full moon. He was shunned from his village after protecting a friend and is now very isolated and emo

Licorice Cookie ☆

One of the main antagonists. He's so fucking pathetic. He too was shunned from his village where he grew up in poverty. They hated him because he was only good at necromancy and sucked at literally everything else. Everyone bullies him constantly. He cries every time he loses a fight. The only people he gets along with are his nonbinary pets and his nonbinary child so I declare him trans by default. He is only evil because nobody else wants him. He helped form a kpop group specifically to fight BTS and then got beat up by BTS. You cannot imagine how lame he is /pos

Vampire Cookie ☆

He's lazy, he's an alcoholic, and his sister hates his ass

Red Velvet Cookie ☆

He is surrounded by dogs 24/7. He joined the antagonists at a very young age when the BBEG, Dark Enchantress Cookie, found him injured and took him in to presumably groom him. He has a prosthetic cake arm and a prosthetic eye, and his job is to breed and train dogs to fight for the villains. He has religious trauma. He was also in the kpop band

Cotton Cookie

Saved Sherbet Cookie from Frost Queen Cookie. She likes sheep

Pinecone Cookie

The Lorax but a baby and annoying

Prune Juice Cookie ☆

Similar backstory to Licorice Cookie, the only magic he's good at is potions so he got bitched at by his teachers and peers a lot. Competing against Capsaicin Cookie and another character that hasn't been released yet

Poison Mushroom Cookie ☆

Nonbinary twelve year old that loves drugs. They're also very fond of the other villains, and follow around Licorice Cookie. They're not even evil, they just love neurotoxins that much. Also in the kpop group

Sparkling Cookie

Sexy bartender

Herb Cookie

Plant mom. He's like if Basil Omori didn't need therapy and was an adult man

Squid Ink Cookie

Sad little octopus baby that can turn into an eldritch abomination

Cocoa Cookie

Loves hot chocolate and classical music

Milky Way Cookie

The ultimate failgirl of all time. She's the conductor of a dream train, and she follows zero rules, refuses to work, and messes up constantly. In a fun way though

Cream Unicorn Cookie

They can transform into a unicorn or a cookie/person. They really love an old abandoned amusement park

Purple Yam Cookie

I love him so much, why does he have to lowkey be a racist caricature. Despite all cookies coming from an oven, he freaks out about it constantly and is pissed that nobody else is upset about it

Pastry Cookie

Character foil of Red Velvet Cookie. She's a nun

Blueberry Pie Cookie

The only other resident of the wizards' city, alongside Moonlight Cookie. She keeps a library of ancient books which she refuses to leave

Pomegranate Cookie ☆

She's soso gay for Dark Enchantress Cookie. She used to be the high priestess of her village, but betrayed them to pursue evil after having a vision. Everyone hates her because she's a dick and a woman but I love her. Please observe her lesbianisms

Parfait Cookie

She's a little rockstar. I have no idea why she gets shipped with Licorice so much

Cream Puff Cookie

Baby witch and very bad at it

Wildberry Cookie

Hollyberry Cookie's personal assistant and body guard. He's very serious and I want to kiss him

Mala Sauce Cookie

Chief of the Mala Tribe. Also lowkey giving racist energy

Moon Rabbit Cookie

She loves rice cakes and can turn into a bunny

Macaron Cookie

Plays in parades and is followed by animals

Carol Cookie

She sings. She's a christmas tree. Cringe

Twizzly Gummy Cookie

Jinx LoL is that you??? She's a time and space criminal and she's fucking nuts

Pumpkin Pie Cookie ☆

She's like if Korekiyo was a weird little girl. Her dead sister is posessing a doll that talks to her and attacks people for her

Space Donut

A little alien that escaped imprisonment and befriended Stardust Cookie once his villain arc was over. They're besties now

Dark Choco Cookie

Emo edgelord and Dark Cacao's disowned son. He left his kingdom after being taken over by a cursed sword and joined the antagonists "because he deserved to suffer". After trying to kill his dad he left the antagonists and is now just emo in a peaceful kind of way

Mint Choco Cookie

Plays classical music

Almond Cookie

Cop

Crunchy Chip Cookie

Has Red Velvet Cookie's job except for the Chocolate Kingdom

Candy Diver Cookie

Autistic about the ocean. Nonverbal. Keeps finding underwater cryptids

Chili Pepper Cookie

One fifth of the main protagonists' party. She's only tagging along so she can find things to steal, and she's kind of a dick, but nostalgia helps her out I guess

Raspberry Cookie

Mean lesbian ♡ Competed to take over the Hollyberry Kingdom's throne, but came in second to its actual heir

Prophet Cookie

Why didn't they name him Fortune Cookie. Old prophet that gives you free money sometimes

Eclair Cookie

History buff. He runs the guild museum and teaches at the magic school

Tea Knight Cookie

Retired dragon-slayer

Cherry Blossom Cookie

Older sister to cherry cookie. She loves picnics

Madeleine Cookie

Self-centered and cocky paladin but I like him anyway for some reason

Mango Cookie

Loves infodumping about his home, the ocean, and his boat

Sorbet Shark Cookie

A shark given the ability to live with the cookies as a person by Black Pearl Cookie

Rye Cookie

Bounty hunter that especially hates Chili Pepper Cookie

Fig Cookie

Scottish forest spirit who I hate to hear talk. She's a centaur with the body of a deer

Tiger Lily Cookie

We have exited "kinda racist" territory I'm not even talking about this one

Black Raisin Cookie ☆

My emo wife ♡♡♡ Leader of an impoverished village Pure Vanilla Cookie took shelter in after The Great War (tm). She loves her village a lot and takes zero shit

Lilac Cookie

He's so fucking pretty. Master assassin and very good at dancing

Affogato Cookie

Manipulative advisor to Dark Cacao Cookie. He helped the antagonists attempt regicide so that he could take the throne, but it didn't work

Espresso Cookie

Teaches at the magic academy

Kumiho Cookie

A little fox that wants to be a cookie so badly she learned transformation magic. She loves flirting with people

Choco Werehound Brute ☆

A cake-dog that Licorice Cookie raised. It uses three sets of pronouns and has canonically dressed in drag as well as joining the kpop group from way up there ^^

Strawberry Crepe Cookie

A little girl that was left to live alone in the abandoned Vanilla Kingdom. She's very good at technology and robots, and joined the antagonists for a brief period

Snow Sugar Cookie

Elsa but nonbinary and less deep

Caramel Arrow Cookie

Faithful guard of the Chocolate Kingdom who was banished for trying to stop Affogato

Milk Cookie

White Knights everyone in the nicest way possible. Travels with Purple Yam

Captain Caviar Cookie

Sexy pirate dilf

Financier Cookie

Paladin that serves as Clotted Cream's bodyguard during travel

Latte Cookie

Yet another magic teacher

Devil Cookie

Exactly what you'd expect. Soda flavored for some reason

King Custard III

Little five year old in the main party. Very passionate about being a king someday, and looks up to Pure Vanilla Cookie

Pancake Cookie

Small child. Likes squirrels, acorns, and Poison Mushroom Cookie

Onion Cookie

She's a little baby. She got crushed by a chandelier, and now she's a sad little ghost

Clover Cookie

Bard that loves plants

Blackberry Cookie

Adventurer Cookie's maid, and the only one that can see Onion Cookie's ghost which she takes care of

Adventurer Cookie

Indiana Jones

Gumball Cookie

He's a graffiti artist and really loud about it

Avocado Cookie

Buff woman that loves puns

Carrot Cookie

Farmer

Knight Cookie

As the name implies, a knight, and Princess Cookie's personal guard

Alchemist Cookie

Vampire's brother. She specializes in chemistry

Cherry Cookie

Cherry Blossom's sister. Likes explosions

Princess Cookie

Hollyberry's grandaughter and rightful heir to the Hollyberry throne. She left her kingdom for a while to travel, but has been appointed as princess again

Wizard Cookie

Another of the main party. Despite looking old, apparently he's, like, twelve. Autistic about magic and wizards

Strawberry Cookie

The fourth member of the main party. Canonically a BTS fan and a fujoshi

Ninja Cookie

Ninja cookie,,,

Muscle Cookie

He enjoys working out

Gingerbrave

Despite being the main character, he is the blandest bitch here. He's a gingerbread man. That's it

Beet Cookie

Ranger/hunter

Angel Cookie

I hate her ass. She's just a normal angel

Hollyberry Cookie

Ex-queen of the Hollyberry Kingdom, and friends with Pure Vanilla and Dark Cacao. She also ran away from her kingdom for years on end. She has a drinking problem

Sea Fairy Cookie

Her entire character is that she's gay for Moonlight Cookie. I'm happy for her

Oyster Cookie

I have not met her in the story or unlocked her, but she's old and she's a politician, so she's probably a bitch

[leaf-storm-lurking]

FEH OCs part 4 out of ???

Disclaimer: I am going off of memory here, so I'll probably get several things wrong and miss a few things. Also, Book 4 is my favorite for the aesthetic. (Dreams, flowers, questioning reality, butterflies, and the dread of nightmares are all up my alley.)

Peony: I don't like her outfit or her hair. Other than that, she's alright. I found the "she could be the real Sharena" thing cool, but it didn't matter in the end. Was down with dying to make sure we got out and I guess we got to relearn(?) each after we woke up from our dream.

Mirabilis: Where were you during the first half of the book? Other than that, I really like that dress and feel like Peony should've had something similar.

Freyr: One of many FEH OCs that hasn't gotten their base form summonable yet. (Also, I'm sad that he is our only male wearing clothing from Ljosalfheimer or Dokkalfheimer.) His eyes are always closed cause he's dreaming, but his sister seems to be awake.

Triandra: 8-year commits murder against abusive father. She's probably not appreciated since her job is giving people nightmares. Also, what are her outfits...? She's wearing a leotard(?) in her base, but what is her spring alt? Why would you wear a bikini during spring, a season associated with rain...

Plumeria: I feel bad for this girl. Become an alfar for her mother's love, only to... "spread love to others." I have several questions for Freyja... Also, her outfit is the most appropriate considering her job, not sure if the dreams she gives are bad. Wonder what she's up to considering she and Triandra are teaming up with Lif and Thrasir.

Freyja: In actual Norse mythology, Freyja rules over the realm of Folkvanger (Sounds like a name for a cool sword), where half of the warriors who die in battle go. In FEH she rules over the realm of nightmares, and I'm a little disappointed... She could've had us fight Hel, Sutr, Gustav, Fallen Edelgards, or any assortment of nightmarish foes. It's also funny that she's a light hero...

Following the tradition of older books getting new content during tempest trial events along with new characters and ascended forms, I wonder what they'll do for this book.

Tempest Trials Update:

So, Freyja is back (RIP Freyr, at least he's summonable now). Apparently, Plumeria and Triandra made a deal with a higher power to get her back (Thorr, Loki, or the "All Father" are my guesses), but Freyja's like "No, no, these two are mine."

We get two new characters from the tempest...

Eitr - Sharena's introduction mentions that the flowers she's holding are from Vanaheimer, which makes sense considering who she actually is. I was disappointed that I couldn't the mole on her face, but her hair is probably just covering it. (Also, can everyone from Vanaheimer turn into a goat?)

Ginnungagap - Weird design but fitting, I was expecting something more human like the other gods we've seen. I wanna learn more about her, assuming there's anything to learn. Also, she's cavalry?!?

[monsters-conquer-the-world]

So with Birdo joining Mario Kart 8 this month, we also found out that there are FIVE MORE characters getting added alongside future track packs. Awesome. Fucking radical.

BUT WHO!?! The only hint Nintendo has given is a quote that states: “Two upcoming waves of DLC are still to come, featuring more returning courses and characters from across the Mario Kart series”.

With that in mind, here is my baseless speculation, hopes, dreams, and armchair IP management.

Diddy Kong - After appearing in Double Dash!! and MK Wii, I was surprised he wasn't in 8 from the get-go. He's also in MK Tour! He's a 3-timer! He has cachet and cred, but he's not my favorite potential Kong addition. I'd be happy to see him, but I'd rather see Funky Kong or Dixie Kong.

Paratroopa - Nothing against Paratroopa, but I think we have Koopas covered with Koopa Troopa and Dry Bones. If we're getting a new low-level mook driver, it really, REALLY should be Goomba. Yeah he hasn't been playable in a Kart yet, but the track packs have included plenty of brand-new courses.... who's to say a newbie or two can't slip in?

Petey Piranha - Nintendo loves this big dumbass. He's not my top choice, but he's funny and weird. More Mario Sunshine/Double Dash!! representation is fun too.

Pac-Man - Yeah here's a wildcard. MK8 already has Link, Animal Crossing Villagers, Splatooners, and Miis... who's to say they couldn't branch out to Namco? He's already shown up in two different Mario Kart arcade games!

R.O.B. - Another longshot, but he was playable in MK DS! My personal R.O.B.-stalgia has come and gone, but I wouldn't kick the funky little robot out of kart either.

Honey Queen - She's only been in MK7, but a little more Galaxy representation would be cool. I also love that she's a heavyweight. A big cute fluffy bee is a charming alternative to the beefy lunkheads and villains that usually dominate that weight class.

Wiggler - Wiggler was also only playable in MK7, but he's also been a staple of the Mario franchise since his debut in Super Mario World 100 billion years ago. Another big cute bug, but with a little more cachet and cred. Bonus points for forcing Wiggler to drive the car shaped like him.

Pauline - The mayor of New Donk City and Mario's first damsel in distress is already playable in MK Tour! Her whole sultry singer thing would set her apart, and MK8 could REALLY use some Odyssey representation.

Hammer Bro - Another Tour driver! Yeah I know I said that the next mook should be Goomba, but have you considered the fact that I really like Hammer Bros??

Captain Toad - He's in Tour too! I don't know if he's different enough from Toad and Toadette to be worth it... but it'd be cool to see him. If we're getting a third Toad I think Toadsworth would be a lot more fun. Like Goomba, Toadsworth hasn't been playable in a previous Kart, but maaaayybe?

Nabbit - New Super Mario Bros. U's prankish bandit is also playable in Tour. Nabbit's popped up in plenty of spin-off titles since his debut, and who doesn't love a little klepto bunny? At the same time, I think the Koopa Kids have the "fun mischievous little shithead" archetype covered and then some.

King Bob-omb - The iconic first boss of Super Mario 64 made his driving debut in Tour. I would absolutely love to drive around as this big stupid idiot. Hilarious. He a orb with a mustache and a king hat. GIMME

SWEET BABY PRINCE KAMEK THEY DONE YOU SO DIRTY FOR LIKE 25 FUCKIN' YEARS - Bowser's wicked man-witch, advisor, babysitter and punching bag was ALMOST in Mario Kart 64. You can look up screenshots! He got dropped at the last second for Donkey Kong, which is totally fair, but then he didn't get another chance until Tour?! Tour IMO doesn't really count. It's just not as fun. My wishful thinking brain is gonna just hope that the Yoshi's Island track that was added is a hint that Kamek's on the way.

Chargin' Chuck - Another ridiculous Tour dude. Football Koopa! Fuck it, why not! His hamburger car kicks ass too. Look he's just more interesting than Paratroopa, okay?

And then it is fun to go full bluesky. If they want to add more guest characters, Kirby and Captain Falcon would both be perfect for wildly different reasons. Some Wario Ware representation would be insanely welcome, especially athletic disco-man Jimmy T. or the scooter-driving Mona. We could use some Luigi-love too! E. Gadd from the Luigi's Mansion games would make sense, but Kitsune Luigi from Super Mario 3D World would also be a delight! He'd fit right in with Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach!

Whoever ends up joining the race, I'm excited to see 'em! I love this friggin' game!

[riddlerosehearts]

...well. i finished my first playthrough of baldur's gate 3. over the last several days i did the fight against gortash, the final battle against the netherbrain, the ending scenes at the docks, and the epilogue party. in this post i'll just write about everything up until the ending cutscenes start, and then make another post tomorrow because i have many thoughts and i don't want to make this be insanely long. not that it matters since i've basically just been making these posts for myself the entire time, but ANYWAY

love the fact that i was able to cast otto's irresistible dance on gortash during the very first turn and keep him boogeying for a bit before he managed to break out of it. using it on someone like him is just hilarious. this battle was surprisingly really easy, though? like with both otto's irresistible dance and hold person available, gortash barely got to do anything and there were only a couple other enemies who were incredibly easy to defeat. the grenade launchers were more annoying than anything else. kind of underwhelming but considering how difficult some of the other act 3 fights have been, and how close i now am to the end, i'm not complaining!

i'm so sad about karlach oh my god. she hasn't even been a favorite of mine, i mean, i like her a lot, she's always a delight to talk to, but she's not the type of character i get as easily attached to and i haven't used her on my team that much overall. and yet her voice acting was so full of emotion and her dialogue so heartwrenching that she made me wanna cry. gortash is dead and it should feel like this big victory but for her it isn't, because it doesn't change anything about what's happened or what's going to happen to her... elenion tried to joke around and call gortash ugly and karlach said she was too tired to laugh. they told her they think she should keep living as long as she can and she said "you do it, i'm tired". she's tried so hard to seem positive and hide her loneliness but now she's so caught up in her grief and anger that she's just tired of it all. "i want to live" plays in the background of the scene. she ends things by saying "love you" even if you're not romancing her. god i want to hug her so bad :( going to use the hugs mod i have installed to do that after talking to her back at camp.

talking to everyone around the camp, lae'zel is so encouraging in her own way and even astarion says there's no justice in the world because of what's happening to karlach... for some reason, it was this bit of dialogue with jaheira that made me actually tear up a little:

like i guess it's just the fact that jaheira is this legendary hero that karlach looks up to and was so excited to meet, and here she is saying she doesn't know what else she can do to help karlach. it's so unfair what the fuck!!

had to screenshot this dialogue from wyll in the astral plane because i love him:

the emperor is an interesting character, and i can honestly understand why some people, and some tavs, might trust him and want to ally with him. but elenion is very untrusting by nature, and sure, he's grown a lot and learned to put more trust in his allies--but the emperor as the dream guardian just constantly made him feel confused and uncertain and then once he was finally willing to fully trust them, he found out that he was being lied to after all. and then the emperor kept withholding information from him, and trying to convince him that he should become an illithid. so no, he is not allying with the emperor!! although orpheus's attitude is not exactly winning me over lmao, for one thing we did not STEAL the githyanki egg!!

WOAH the baby owlbear grew up?! big armored owlbear?! was not expecting that! also, huh, zevlor is here too... i don't think the gather your allies quest ever mentions him in the quest journal so i didn't realize he'd show back up. maybe it's just me, but i kind of wish there was more resolution to his story. i looked up whether he ever reappears after you rescue him in act 2 and found that he doesn't, and he doesn't even have a voiced line of dialogue at high hall, which really sticks out and seems weird because everyone else does except for him and volo?? the gondians also aren't here even though the quest journal does mention them... i think i got pretty much every not-evil ally, though! except for mol, i guess.

i callled pretty much every ally during the big battles in the courtyard because i wanted to see what they could do! and then i only called a few during the actual final battle because i was afraid that certain characters like zevlor or the owlbear might permadie. but it's so cool being able to call on everyone who you've helped throughout the game, as it really helps these last battles feel more epic and exciting. though it also makes me wonder what the rest of my party who isn't here in high hall is doing... like, okay, so jaheira and halsin were not in my party and they still showed up to give their aid. but what about minsc and boo? what about shadowheart, astarion, and karlach?? are they all just chilling out at camp while the rest of us fight?? it just feels odd that they don't show up here at all.

i accidentally got party wiped while trying to reach the netherbrain because i couldn't figure out where i was actually supposed to be going and messed up... please, if i ever have to be part of a band of heroes rising up to stop a world-ending threat, do not make me the leader. my nonexistent sense of direction will literally doom us all. the second attempt was really easy once i figured out what i was doing LMAO but i did also have to restart the final battle because... i had no idea how the thing with the netherbrain destroying the platforms worked and my party all died at once the first time. it's my first playthrough and i knew nothing about this whole part of the game, so of course there was going to be some trial and error. i had a lot of fun with all of that, though!!

and now we get to the ending cutscenes... which i will be posting about separately later. for now i'll just say i love this game and i can't believe i've hit the end of it. i started playing in march what the fuck.

[monstermaster13]

Werebelushi:

I call this...everything wrong with that-site-that-shall-not-be-named's stupid posts:

- You know, this is the only good post from these I agree on..seriously, Changed in itself is a fucked up symbiote fetishist's wet dream labelled as a horror game yet the only horrifying thing about is the plot and the fact it exists oh yeah and how creepy and overly sexual the transformation sequences are, seriously...'transfur or die' is pretty much just shoved down your throat over and over throughout and this game was only made because Dragonsnow has a symbiote fetish and tons of nasty fetishes he told the devs to put into the game.

- Calling Chucky a toddler even though we all know that Charles Lee Ray or 'Chucky' as he is called is an ADULT serial killer who got his soul transferred into a child's doll, the doll is made to look like a kid's doll because well...woudl you EVER suspect a doll of murdering someone? I think not.

- The CWC comparisons are out-dated now considering what has happened to THAT person.

- The forum thread in general only gets updated with posts that are from months or years ago or the person behind the post deleted the post or the DA admins deleted that post, so shouldn't the Drmusic2 thread just get deleted anyway?

- They harp on Nathan for doing a list of tropes he can't stand in roleplay scenarios and in general yet the only thing they can say is call it 'tl'dr drivel'? Honestly, I can't stand that meme to be honest.

- That Quora post was actually just from a month or year ago, yet you felt the need to bring it up? No offense but the Quora post was back when CombustingHerpes was a thing and was actually active, yeah that site is still up but nobody ever goes on it or visits it anymore, guess the members found something else to occupy their time like dank meme references only they find funny. Defunct? That site is still active, it just hasn't been updated since 2013 and obviously...yeah, I can see why.

- I am just going to explain it like this..Nathan stated HIS opinion on a fake review of Combustingherpes, Fake Serbian Douche attacks him for it and calls him a terrorist and claims that he is trying to bomb Serbian and accuses him of being a Balkan of all things, Nathan tries to ignore this guy, he shows up everywhere, the guy questions him for liking the Muppets (accusing him of doing nudes of them when it's just fanart made with Heromachine), and doesn't even know that Christopher freaking Walken's name is spelled WALKEN and NOT 'Walker', tricks Nathan into looking up a fake movie that doesn't exist, tricks him into going on Ask and asking about a fake movie, admits he wasn't even Serbian to begin with yet everyone believes him. What joke? There's no jokes in Combustingherpes that anyone who isn't in the MSG stoner demographic or in the dank memes demogaphic would find in anyway funny, pretending to be Serbian is NOT a joke. Other countries and ethnicities are NOT titles to brag about in an an attempt to seem edgy.

- You do know the post Nathan made on Similarworlds about being mature was actually just imported from the website it used to be on, right? And also since when does making fanfics make someone immature?

- Nathan isn't female and he doesn't identify as anyone but himself, refer to him as Nathan and not the name of the woman that you heard the daloliverse calls him as.

- Nathan doesn't want to drink Dan Aykroyd's blood or wear his skin, the character in-universe is a vampire and that was just a story.

- I am sorry but what kind of mandela effect did you imagine exactly? Nathan never said he actually identified as a werejohncandy, the werejohncandy thing was just a faux means of a roleplay account and he has done so in the past.

- Claims Nathan wrote an incest-fic despite not knowing what incest means...you do know that two characters who are not blood relatives sharing a room together and sleeping together isn't incest, right? Also what inter-racial subtext? I am pretty sure we all know apes do not in fact = African Americans, since you know gorillas have black fur NOT black skin, their skin is grey.

- Nathan did not make a character bi for the sake of mocking people who critique others for doing such things, no...actually he didn't, he came out as bi in 2019.

- Actually he said that in-universe non-werecreature shapeshifter characters get offended at being called werecreatures, only because only a handful of those characters are actual werecreature ones, i'm one of them..technically i'm more of a werecelebrity character, the fictional versions of David Bowie and Chris Walken are vampire or vampire-like, Trumpty is a Trump-creature but isn't actually Donald Trump, yes...the Forgotten Werecreatures cast are all types of werecreatures, Dan is a Were-Aykroyd, my counterpart is a Were-Aykroyd, and Growler is a weregrinch. Mel and Eucalyptus are part of a whole different race (they are koala-girls), Soo is a Pandaren, Oats and Opal are both anthro horses (yes Prince Oats is who Oatsie the Ponyta is based on), Holly and Hoofer are both anthro Clydesdales, Mimi is a Minionette (a race of female anthro-ized versions of the Minions), etc.

- What you think Nathan said: 'Weight gain where it's a person becoming a fat version of themselves are horrible but pig tfs are okay', what Nathan actually said: 'If it is just a skinny character gaining weight and eating like a slob it is not much of a change and also actually is demeaning, pig transformations and transformations into a species or character that is naturally like that actually make sense to have weight gain in them.'

- You do know those aren't diaper photos, right? Those are pants made for someone with a larger body type, not that Nathan is overweight or anything, a little stocky, but not short or overweight.

- These fools think CWC and Natalie and Nathan would make a cute pair...aaaaaw, ain't that cute? BUT IT'S WRONG!

- Nathan: The term you are looking for is being a simp, and believe me, I am. For the record, Aykroydology as I call it is NOT a fetish, it is a way of life. And you better not question it, just be glad i'm not a Were-Aykroyd right now.

- Nathan never claimed that his weregrinch fursona/oc was original, after all the character is a character who is a fanmade character for a series of fics he did based on the Saban series 'Big Bad Beetleborgs' and his character was a house-monster OC. Also...yeah I would say that a fanmade OC does count as an 'original character'. Then again canon characters also start off as 'original characters/OCs of the authors so it's not far-fetched. Also I am pretty sure everyone knows the word grinch and all associated with it originated from Dr Seuss's novel and making the mean one green originated in the animated specials. Yeah saying a character that was based on another author's character is unoriginal is redundant, also you know the plot for the Grinch is totally almost the same as A Christmas Carol, right? Yet nobody way back when that book was made ever accused Theodore Geisel of ripping off Dickens. The Charles Dickens estate didn't protest about it, so neither should you.

- Oh no you don't...don't bring ME into this, don't go saying that Nathan is immature for creating me and doing rants with me, I demand to see your admin so I may berate them and tell them that next time they talk shit about my friends I am going to make a petition to have you guys removed off every site you have an account on.

- You do know that Nathan actually DID do research when it comes to the 'spirit animal test', I know online personality tests don't actually count as actual quizzes or anything but crows do have the reputation of being somewhat connected to mysteries and magic and have a mysterious reputation in general hence the bit about being 'anti-social', it's the same as the cockroach one.

- Said 'parody' if you could even call it that was a poor attempt at ripping off Nathan's characters and using said characters without permission, said character was used without permission and killed off brutally. I'd chimp out too if that happened to me.

- Uh...Nathan does KNOW how to clean himself, you don't need to give instructions for that.

- What is wrong with having a fursona based on a Jim Carrey movie? Look, Nathan's favorite Jim Carrey movie is the Grinch and the Grinch is his favorite Carrey character, yeah Viewer-Alt made a 'the Dr Seuss Foundation should sue him' comment about him once, but I doubt Audrey Geisel would have a problem with people making OCs based on her late husband's work. If anything, she was more pissed off at the live-action Cat in the Hat movie and also..probably doesn't know about the 'Mean One' horror movie that is coming out which is a 'parody' so to speak. Having an OC based on or inspired by a beloved character isn't a crime.

- They often try to assume Nathan is trans, no...he's cisgender male.

- Harp on him for being attracted to Dan Aykroyd and using him in his stories, yet totally don't question an overzealous Homestuck fanboy who clearly wants to get inside..oops, I mean be Jade Harley?

- Nathan never said he 'identified' as a werejohncandy or other characters, the werejohncandy is HIS oc and guess what he has a name, it's Chumsley Hugging Jr, and also Nathan did dress as John Candy for halloween and a series of fake blogger posts which were roleplay pages, but he didn't want to wear John's skin or anything, that is just a bunch of rumors.

- Well if you already still remember him then you did a piss poor job of forgetting him.

- You do know that woman didn't actually voluntarily send nudes to admins, right? She was tricked into it and they made a humilating movie about it and a humilating post about it blurting out their entire evil plan on a PUBLIC forum no less, right? She got hit on by one of the members only for that member to berate her.

- 'Leave Willem Dafoe alone'...oh but he did, it's just an ftm tg based on that Snickers commercial with Dafoe in it. Nothing to have hissyfits over.

- Homestuck fanboy pretty much started the 2019 debacle, all Nathan did was comment on a commission that he didn't know was this prior to this that the piece was by/for this guy of someone turning into a Homestuck character, all Nathan was respond to what seemed like a 'thanks for faving my work' comment, only for said comment to end with a remark about how the person finds Nathan's photomanipulations to be terrible (like we KNOW Nathan isn't the best at morphs, but hey, you have to make do with what you have, Nathan used to use Photoshop but that stopped working ages ago so he just uses Gimp, and he uses facemorpher because Fantamorph is a demo product and you kind of need the number to activate the full version, and also for some stupid reason Morphthing the site Nathan usually uses for some morphs doesn't work and is always stuck on please wait) and yet claims they have no problems with him yet still call him a lolcow and then dedicate a whole post about him saying he'd hate to have dinner with the creator of Homestuck just because Nathan has an anti-Homestuck stamp on his profile, then very much says he is finished with him after that drama was ended (along with a pointless childish response to Nathan criticizing his joke AU of Undertale that just is music from the games and people he fanboys over in the roles and a supposed attempt at making his own wiki, that's the second time someone threatened to make a wiki mocking Nathan, remember the Weregrinch wiki from ages ago that supposedly this one person wanted to make to mock Nathan only to just make a website that looked like it was made on the very very early 2000's internet hosting sites like Geocities or Angelfire? Yeah, I remember that), he comes back two years later to give one final insult, calling Nathan a false-flagger just because his crappy rant about him that was just a petty Memelous rip-off got deleted (it is not Nathan's fault that Mr Metokur's video about him got taken down, COPPA did it, I guess Papa Metokur wasn't family friendly, and also you very much just deleted your account accordingly by yourself so you have yourself to blame for that, also for the record Nathan only commented on Mr Metokur's piece that mentioned him because it brought up his old work and his old stories and he is embarrassed of those, hence why it was taken down, i'm sorry pal but your video barely got any comments and nobody cares for your petty complaints), yet also says it's stupid for Nathan to have a Youtube account (Nathan's allowed to have one, and he can do whatever he wants with it as long as it's not agains the TOS) and also the whole reason he brought up Nathan again was because he supposedly thought a Homestuck fic Nathan wrote was about him yet he admits that he and everyone else on that forum are in the wrong? It's good he admits that and all but come on, don't be a hypocrite. Also, Youtube has a forum? I know Google has a help forum but I don't recall Youtube forums being a thing.

- That plus sized woman you keep thinking is Natalie is an actress who clearly didn't want to be part of your crappy movies which are blatant hate-filled propaganda, you used her, you sexualized her and I find it gross that you are hitting on her.

- That plus-sized woman in the school graduation photo isn't Nathan, or Natalie for that matter.

- The post you have linked to is no longer in service, please dial another number and try again.

- So you assume Nathan isn't hygenic yet we've seen him shower countless times.

[meenafreezoid]

Animal Crossing Characters Headcanons #1

Heeey, I just got into the Animal Crossing's fandom a month ago and I wanted to do this soooo bad. I feel like there's not enough hdcns of Animal Crossing's characters on tumblr, so here u go !

We'll start with my tanuki bois: Tom, Timmy and Tommy Nook, enjoy :)

💰☕🍃 Tom Nook 🍃☕💰

Our favorite Tanuki Landlord is 42 years-old. He left his natal town for the city at the young age of 20 and came back when he was around 30.

My boi is a bisexual king, periodt.

According to Sable, when he was a kid, he was a idealist with a heart of gold, very ambitious, yet always kind. He hated injustice and was actually very sensitive. I like to think young Tom Nook was a bit like Ash from Pokemon~~

He adopted Timmy and Tommy when they were basically babies (like 2 or 3 years-old or something). He considers them as his pupils and sometimes call them affectively his nephews. That's because he's got too much pride to call them his sons.

The fact that he found two children who looks exactly like him even though Tanukis are a very rare species is a pure coincidence, but Tom secretly like to think it was fate.

He's slowly recovering from depression. When he found Timmy and Tommy in his late twenties, he was at his lowest point, alone and broke, and even considered the s word. Adopting them was like starting a new life and he decided to come back at his little town to raise them and start over.

He's very good friend with Isabelle, Blathers and Sable, and get along with almost everybody, even if they all confirms that Tom is an introvert, just with good social skills.

He had a hard time reconnecting with Sable when he came back, because he developped trust issues. He either rejected her or didn't have enough time to spend with her. But now they are close again, even if they don't have the same complicty they had when they were children. Because of how he treated Sable back then, Mable doesn't trust him and thinks her sister deserves better (she's still polite with him though)

Coffee drinker, and during his breaks he sometimes smoke while Isabelle allows herself to drink a little glass of whiskey. They both do that when Timmy, Tommy and the Resident Representative (or kids in general) aren't there so they don't give a bad example.

He used to have a VeRy AmbIGuOus~~ relationship with Redd at their time in the city. They were buisness partners and lived together but that's all Tom would spoke about him. This is probably thanks to Redd that he discovered that he can be into men (and let's be honest anyone would be gay for Redd <3 even if he's a bastard).

He hates Redd with a passion not only because he betrayed him but also because he brings out the worst in him: from his desire of adventure he became drawn to danger and even illegal things, his dream of glory and ambitions turned into greed, and basically every of his morals and principles were dead during his time with him. He isn't proud of it at all.

Has many talents and interests: good crafter, very great singer (loves to do karaoke with Isabelle), has an eye for fashion (like to speak clothes and do shopping with Sable), chess player, pianist and violonist (he once did a cover of KK Lament).

He won't admit it, but now that he's a bellionaire and have a stable life, he slowly start to think about more "conventional life" things, like marriage~~. He still hasn't found the one yet. This idiot is so oblivious to love anyway... (Poor Sable)

He gives the best hugs <3

He can be harsh with people (especially the Resident Representative) because he doesn't want others to end up like him. He has a sort of affection toward the Resident Representative like for Timmy and Tommy and he's very protective of them. Tom is the kind of guy that would beat the shit out of himself to create a better system and future for the people he cares about, even if he has to act like the villain.

Basically act tuff but he's such a dad and a big softie I luv him so much <3

☺👋🍃 Timmy & Tommy 🍃👋☺

Despite their height, Timmy and Tommy aren't young children, they're both 15, with Timmy being a few minutes older than Tommy.

No one knows who are their actual parents, and they don't remember them neither, and both don't care. They are happy with their mentor Tom Nook and no one can replace him.

They both work because they want to. Tom Nook never forced them. At first he was just teaching them and let them observe him. Then, when his shop grew bigger and bigger (when he was more stable financially), he asked them if they wanted to work with him to put in practice what they learned. Timmy and Tommy were more than happy to, and actually were always harrassing Tom to let them work with him (they both truly admire him). When Tom Nook thought that they were ready (in New Horizons), he lend them the key of Nook's Cranny. The fact that they work alone in Nook's Cranny are way more a proof that Tom Nook trust them than any kind of exploitation.

Because they were raised by Tom Nook, they're both very mature for their age, more practical, independent and autonomous. So they don't really get along well with others children/teens and are more at ease with adults (Celeste and the Resident Representative are exceptions).

They are both smart as hell (young buisness prodigies), in a different way. Timmy is a quick thinker and learner, very adaptable, more social and persuasive, while Tommy is best at long-term planning, organization, logistics and managment. Tom Nook taught them everything he knows to not let them make the same mistakes he did.

Both probably have a high IQ and are good mathematicians and excellent chess players (Tommy beat Tom Nook once).

Since they are basically adults in teen's body, Tom Nook let them do wathever the fuck they want. They drink coffee, sometimes alcohol and Timmy even smoke once because he saw Tom Nook do it, but he hated that and never did again. Tom Nook knows they are responsible enough to handle themselves, but he's still here to protect or help them if they need him.

Tommy is a very good listener while Timmy gives great advices.

When they aren't working, they like to prank Tom Nook just to mess with him or test him. They like to switch clothes or things like that for example. Yet Tom is always one step ahead and always knows what they're up to. Little mischievous boys <3

They sometimes hang up with Celeste after closing the store since Blathers and Tom are friends. They get along well with her because of how calm and wise she is. They also like the Resident Representative more than just a client, because they're also more responsible than most people of their age (due to being in debt for Tom Nook), and Tommy has a little crush on them <3 (while Timmy is always like "Love sucks !")

They both accidentally called Tom Nook "dad" at different moment. Timmy did when Tom complimented him on his work (Literally the: "Nice work !", "Cool ! Thanks dad."). Tommy did when he was asking a innocent question like "Hey dad, why do you always look so sad ?". Tom Nook act like he didn't heard that but he was screaming internally.

They both live in Nook's Cranny. Upstairs, there's a studio for them to live (beds, kitchen, bathroom, etc.). Tom Nook comes to join them after they close to spend time with them and eventually stays there to sleep (when he's not overworked).

Timmy and Tommy are the only one who ever saw Tom cry.

They give Cuphead (Timmy) and Mugman (Tommy) from Casinoandcups vibe~~.

Aaaand that's all I have for now. Tell me if you want more <3

[warabidakihime]

Invisible Strings Chapter 6

Characters: Uzui Tengen x Reader | Modern AU Synopsis: Sequel of Parallel Lines Content Warnings: profanity, smut, sleep paralysis, eventual violence, blo0d, slight manga spoilers (tho i strayed away from the original plot but yeh), can be a bit psychologically triggering for some so proceed cautiously.

Previous Chapter: Prologue Next Chapter: Chapter 2

author’s note; This is the first time I've been so enthralled with a chapter while writing it. I had to take pauses since it was too much for me lol. It's all because of my hormones, I'm afraid. Anyway! Here's a new chapter for you; I hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for your continued support of this work. It means a lot to me that you like and comment.

Maybe because I was writing the chapter while listening to this song on repeat.

If you like, you can listen to it while reading. 😏

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A few hours earlier, in Kagaya's office

Silence hung heavy in Kagaya's office as he observed his colleague, who knelt on the floor with his head bowed in contrition. Tengen remained in that posture, seeking forgiveness for concealing such a profound secret.

Tengen had approached the master to disclose his relationship with you.

"Tengen-kun, I hold no blame against you. Please raise your head," Kagaya said, his voice gentle yet firm.

"But I still want to apologize. I am a Hashira, the one entrusted with the duty to protect humanity from demons, yet I formed a bond with one and even fell in love with her. I... I don't regret it, but I still want to apologize for betraying your trust."

To Tengen's astonishment, Kagaya smiled and lowered himself to Tengen's level, kneeling beside him. "Kagaya-san—"

"I understand your perspective entirely, Tengen-kun. Life in the past was complicated and burdened with responsibilities from such a young age that it is natural to harbor a bit of selfishness."

Kagaya extended his hand, inviting Tengen to stand up. "I will never judge you for falling in love. If you can develop such deep feelings for someone considered an adversary, it can only indicate that she is a genuine person. She even aided you in defeating the Upper Moon Demon, didn't she?"

"Still..."

"All that is in the past, Tengen-kun. Muzan's tyranny has come to an end, and Y/N has been granted a second chance by divine intervention, implying she has already atoned for her sins. It is time for you to forgive yourself as well."

"In truth, there is something else I wish to inform you of," Tengen continued, his voice tinged with concern.

Kagaya raised an eyebrow, visibly intrigued by what Tengen had to say.

"Y/N... she has been experiencing nightmares from her past life, and she spoke that person's name."

"What exactly do you mean?" Kagaya inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"I'm not entirely sure, Kagaya-san. It could be that Y/N is experiencing withdrawal from that person, or it may be something more. I wanted to inform you, just in case the situation worsens."

Kagaya's expression turned grave as he asked, "How is Y/N now?"

"For now, she is doing fine," Tengen reassured him.

"Does she have any recollection of her previous incarnation?"

"No, she doesn't. She only dreams about it and forgets upon waking."

Both men fell into contemplation, their thoughts racing at a rapid pace. No concrete evidence had surfaced yet, but their intuitions and suspicions were enough to unsettle them.

"She died prematurely, and it hasn't been long since you two crossed paths back then. That could be why she can't recognize you or him," Kagaya murmured, his voice filled with contemplation. "Regardless, having her under our protection makes it easier for us to safeguard her."

While Tengen found solace in his master's words, he couldn't shake off his concern for your well-being. There was no way he would allow you to meet the same fate again.

"Perhaps it was fate that brought her to us," Kagaya added, a gentle smile gracing his face.

"All the more reason for me to dedicate myself to her protection. If I let her slip away again, I don't think I could ever forgive myself," Tengen declared, determination shining in his eyes.

Kagaya placed a fatherly hand on Tengen's shoulder and reassured him, "We won't let her die. She's already a part of our family. If our suspicions prove true, we will have the advantage this time. No, we will stop him before he even has a chance to act."

"Thank you for hearing me out, Kagaya-san. And for everything else. I owe you a great deal." Tengen expressed his gratitude sincerely.

After exchanging a few more words, Tengen bid his boss farewell and hurried back to his desk, eager to join you and the others for lunch.

Though a hint of uneasiness still lingered, talking to his master had eased his mind and invigorated his resolve.

*

After many late nights and meetings, the big day has finally arrived—the Business Expo. This year's Expo was a hit, and everyone is over the moon. The program went smoothly, leaving all our investors thrilled.

It's time to celebrate tonight, and you know the after-party will be a feast. You've all earned it after pouring your hearts into this project. And, of course, there will be champagne—essential for any party!

Now, you're getting ready for the party at your place. Kagaya suggested everyone head home to prep after the midday program ended. Your heart races as you get ready; it's been beating fast since you got home.

Tengen asked you to be his date, and you said yes. You were ecstatic when he confessed his feelings for you. But alongside the excitement, there's a hint of nervousness.

Crushes are fun, but when they like you back, it's a whole new ballgame.

What do you do next?

Tengen wasted no time in showing his affection, always respectful. You haven't confessed your feelings outright, but you both know there's something there.

You really like him.

A lot.

So, why not give this a shot?

As the doorbell rings, you spritz perfume and take a deep breath. With light steps, you rush to greet Tengen. He looks dashing in his sleek suit and styled hair.

"Hey," you say, smiling.

Tengen kisses your hand gently. "Hello. You look gorgeous, especially in that emerald dress."

"You're not looking too bad yourself," you chuckle, your cheeks turning pink.

He's made himself comfortable in your living room as you get ready.

"I noticed you've changed things around here," he says.

"You noticed? I wanted to spruce up the place, but finding the time and money was tough." You laugh sheepishly as your own eyes wander around your humble abode.

"You did a great job. Your place feels cozy now," he compliments, before noticing you struggling with your heels.

"Let me help you with that," he offers.

He kneels down, helping you with your shoes with a gentle touch.

"All set?" he asks as you nod with a smile.

You interlock fingers as he suggests making a grand entrance at the party.

"Let's not," you chuckle nervously.

He teases, "Don't you want to be the star of the night? But then again, I'm not ready to share you just yet."

"Somebody's being possessive," you tease back.

Tengen looks at you with a smile before focusing on driving. He brings your hand to his lips, causing your cheeks to burn.

"I'm a possessive guy," he admits.

"Me too," you confess. "I don't like sharing."

His hand finds its way to your thigh, and you gasp softly. He looks at you with a playful sparkle in his eyes.

"It's good we're on the same page," he says.

*

The celebration is in full swing, with everyone having a blast.

Zenitsu and Inosuke are busy with the chocolate fondue while you finally get introduced to everyone else you haven't met yet.

You hit it off right away with Tanjirou, Nezuko's brother, who Tengen says is admired by all for his stellar performance. Zenitsu even jokes that Tanjirou's like a human lie detector with his sharp senses, which is funny coming from Zenitsu, who's pretty perceptive himself.

You also pay your respects to Kagaya, the company's founder.

He has a warm, fatherly vibe, and you can tell he's got a good heart.

Everyone in the organization seems to know or suspect that you and Tengen are an item, and Sanemi even remarks that he saw it coming with the way you two looked at each other in the parking lot.

Thankfully, everyone's supportive, which eases your worries about whether they approve of you, especially considering Tengen's previous marriage.

It's no secret that Tengen's quite the catch.

Heads turn wherever he goes—he's practically a celebrity in the company, being the Director of Marketing and Communications, aka the Face of the Company.

"Wow, you look absolutely stunning, Y/N!" Nezuko exclaimed, her enthusiasm palpable as she bounced around effortlessly, despite her 5-inch stilettos.

"Thank you, Nezuko-chan. Honestly, everyone here looks incredible," you replied modestly, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the compliments.

Glancing around the room, you couldn't help but notice the elegance of everyone's attire. Mitsuri and Obanai, in particular, caught your eye with their matching outfits.

Shinobu from Hana Enterprises looked equally stunning, her ensemble perfectly complementing Giyuu's attire.

The cheers ring out, glasses clinking, as Zenitsu raises his wine glass in a toast. "Cheers to a successful event, everyone!" he announces, prompting a round of applause from the table.

Zenitsu grins mischievously, adding, "And to my man Tengen right here, the bastard's off the market again!"

"Yeah, congratulations to both of you!" Nezuko exclaimed, her excitement bubbling over. "You look so lovely together—a match made in heaven!"

You chuckle at Nezuko's enthusiasm, teasing, "That's a bit excessive, Nezuko-chan. But you and Zenitsu look good too."

Zenitsu wraps an arm around Nezuko, declaring proudly, "My Nezuko's the most stunning woman in the entire universe!"

Nezuko blushes at the compliment, laughing as Tengen playfully scolds Zenitsu, "Stop that; you're embarrassing Nezuko."

Amidst the banter, Tengen turns to you, saying, "Are you having fun?"

“Yeah, it feels nice to simply vibe after working so hard on the expo; I'm delighted everything went well," you agree as you sip your wine.

"Glad to hear that, ma chérie," Tengen says as he drops his head to kiss the top of your head.

"You speak French?" you tease him.

"A tiny bit," Tengen murmurs. "I just know a few words. I'm not very fluent."

"Hmm... wait, keep still; you have confetti on your hair." You place your wine glass down to remove the confetti from his hair.

You show it to him and meekly say, "There."

"Give that to me," Tengen says, holding out his hand.

"The confetti?"

"Yeah, I want to keep it," he says, nodding.

"Here," you say, handing him the flimsy paper.

"Now that the business expo is over, all that remains is the gala, right?" you ask, looking up at him.

Tengen nods, his arm wrapping around your waist, drawing you closer like Zenitsu had done with Nezuko before. "Be my date again?"

You giggle, your gaze wandering around your table; everyone is preoccupied with their own business, so you summon the guts to lean in and kiss him full on the lips, saying, "I'd love to."

He twists his lips into a small smirk as he raises an eyebrow at you.

"I was trying not to kiss you because I wanted our first kiss to be memorable, but you beat me to it."

"Are you mad?" You challenge him in a playful manner.

"Not at all, but I do want another one."

"By all means," you say, putting your finger to your lips and softly tapping them as if to entice him in.

"Don't mind if I do."

Tengen goes in for another kiss on your lips. His kisses linger a little longer, his gaze piercing through yours.

Wanting more, Tengen takes it upon himself to lay down another smooch before eventually drawing away, but then he goes to your exposed shoulder, smelling your perfume before chuckling sensually, his voice dropping an octave, and you swear a shudder ran down your spine.

"You cheeky vixen."

"What did I do?" you chuckle.

"It's your perfume. It's addictive."

"It's just perfume?"

"Still."

You laugh. "Want me to give you a bottle?"

"I'd like that. I'll give you mine too," he says, nodding.

You were about to start another round of chit-chat when Rengoku summoned everyone to the dance floor, declaring that it was time to get the celebration started.

Tengen steps up and extends his hand, inviting you to dance, which you happily oblige.

You're going ahead of him while he's taking off his coat, so when you realize you're walking alone, you turn to find Tengen catching up with you.

You smile at him, causing the man in front of you to swoon.

"Let's go," he says, with a goofy grin.

"Okay."

I'll protect you this time, Y/N.

I'd gladly give my life for you.

Until then, I'll treasure the time I have left with you.

Of course, the ultimate goal is to be able to grow old with you, but I'll take what I can get.

It's more than enough that you're here with me right now.

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Loraine Celeste (Custom Doll, July 2022)

Base Doll: Freddie Facilier from Descendants

Clothing Pattern: (I modified it slightly to have longer sleeves and a tiered skirt.)

Normally I will wait until my camera photos are spruced up on the computer, but I can't contain myself (meaning you'll be seeing a lot more of Loraine when I do get to share her full photoshoot). This is all just stuff from my phone. Meet Loraine Celeste, my third attempt at making this character in doll form! XD

Loraine is formerly a ballerina doll that wanted a taste for what else the world has to offer, so she secretly switched places with a nutcracker soldier, Auran Dulce, to see what his stance in life had to offer. While she still hasn't figured out where she belongs in the world, Loraine is an adventurous spirit that has so much love for the world and all its wonders. She travels across the kingdom of Equinox in search of where she's meant to be, and in the process, she makes many new friends.

Her doll was a process, I've attempted to make her before, but it just never turned out right before now, and part of it was that I didn't understand her character. She needed to be free like the wind, and that meant giving her room to explore, so her design changed to be more functional for that, something bright with some flow that also can blend in somewhat. I also wanted her to match Auran in having facial detailing. He has a scar that's filled in with gold, much like the process of kintsugi. Meanwhile she has a rose painted on the opposite side of her face, a symbol of the fact that while she is beautiful, she is a force to be reckoned with, a wild part of nature that has thorns amidst her grace and elegance. Loraine is tough, but she is also gentle and kind when the occasion calls for it. The rose has become an important symbol in developing her, and thus I wanted to photograph her with my mom's rose bushes. Aren't they lovely? My mom has done such a good job taking care of them.

Loraine is one of a group of dolls I've finished since my dad passed away, and it feels fitting somehow. I haven't worked on dolls in a long time, not since April, since Dad was sick and I just, didn't have the heart or energy for it. But something my dad wanted was for me (and all of my siblings) to be happy finding my path in life. And the truth is, I haven't really found that yet. I don't know what will make me happy, but Loraine's story is part of my process for figuring it out. As she goes on her adventures, I'm going to go on mine, we're gonna figure it out together. And with Auran by her side or sending her letters as she travels, I know she'll figure it out, just as I'm figuring it out. Everyone needs a friend like that. It's been my dream for ages to go and write a published fantasy novel, and I'm considering shifting gears to find a place in the publishing industry as a job to gain experience before I go and share this story with the world. I dunno how it'll work out, but that's what I told my dad the last time we got to talk about this. Telling stories is a core part of who I am, I would feel incomplete without them, so I'm gonna find a place in the world where I can do that. The Chronicles of Equinox are something I care a lot about, I love these characters and they light up my life. I want to make it real somehow.