#and it's a difficult balance to strike!

[hecatesbroom]

"I'll just write a drabble this time, I swear!" I said at 3 am, a couple days ago. I am now neck-deep in an introspective piece on Maude and Vivian's relationship, at 1.4k with no sign of stopping anytime soon

[sparrowlucero]

worst doctor who creature design?

c'rizz because it's really lame to have an alien main character in an audio only series just look like some dude. he could look like anything. the visuals of audio are not constrained by budget or practicality. why is he just a guy. they need to fix this.

[mariocki]

New Scotland Yard: Point of Impact (1.1, LWT, 1972)

"I thought they'd lumber you with it."

"Did you, why?"

"It's a touchy one, isn't it?"

"There's a policeman involved."

"Yeah, unpleasant."

"Always."

"You were bound to get it."

"Thank you."

"Would've never happened at all if it hadn't been for that blasted Law and Order Brigade turning up on the scene, bloody reactionaries."

"Look, spare me the catchphrases, will you? I don't understand what half of them mean, I don't suppose the people who bandy them about do either."

"Well, I happen to know what a reactionary is."

"Good. You must explain it to me in great detail. Some other time."

[bubble-popping]

stockholm syndrome au!techno must be on the clouds now like he finally has cdream's heart and the dependecy that comes with it

He's actually happier than he thought he'd be! It's what he's been working towards for months, yk?

More under cut :P

Obviously there's still some steps he wants to take, a kiss is just the beginning of his great ambitions, hehe. But, that little peck really takes him by surprise. He gets a surge of like, almost genuine emotion? It's elation, certainly, but also this wave of warmth in his chest that he hasn't ever really felt before.

C!Phil is his best friend, the only person he's ever truly cared about. He genuinely fears for his safety and respects his opinion a lot, which is why he caves pretty quick to the guy when Phil presses him on what he's doing. This is the only connection he can use as a comparison, and in all his life no one has even come close to it.

Yet, here he is, holding and kissing this guy who at first was just someone he saw as an equal on the battlefield and that he got a kick out of making fun of him, now someone that has Techno jumping through all these elaborate hoops and making meticulous plans just to keep him a secret away from everyone else. He thinks if Phil was ever in danger and needed to be hidden away for whatever reason, he'd do much of the same things he is now.

It took centuries for him to establish that level of connection and respect for Phil. C!Dream wormed his way into Techno's heart in less than a year.

[ineffectualdemon]

The problem with outsourcing your mental health is doing it ethically

[gilfodile]

i don't have any new drawings to offer unfortunately but rn the concept i have for odette is that since her name's french she's clearly a vaugardian that moved to ka bue for whatever reason--so she likely follows change too. so her talk about it's part of why odile's so skeptical of the belief

[eleccy]

aa5 and aa6 spoilers here!

another reason why aa1, 2, 3 and 4 "feel" different from 5 and 6 - different writer. yamazaki isn't necessarily a bad writer, he did write some banger cases for ace attorney investigations 2 and i think also 1 as well. i'm not sure if aa5 and 6 are a result of too many cooks spoiling the broth, executive meddling or what, but... it does lose something.

shu takumi's writing is hallmarked by its lightheartedness, its focus and dedication to the comedic elements while never neglecting the emotional heart of the characters. it is characterized by simple, domestic events between family and friends. there are no bombs blowing up the courtroom, no dark age of the law (except for, well, rfta), no massive political revolutions. the stakes are relatively low and local, focusing instead on the family drama of the feys, the gramaryes, the angst of edgeworth, and how phoenix gets dragged into the tangle of their lives.

it is interesting and compelling storytelling because a LOT of storytelling time is spent on motive, characters, and how they feel about events. the funny moments endear you to the characters all the more, and the optional dialogue makes them seem more human and relatable. phoenix's snarky inner monologue and huge heart work together to grant him a distinct and unique character voice that makes you want to root for him. aa5 and aa6 try to focus more on grander stakes and simplified plotlines about good and evil, the lawyers v. the phantom who is unapologetically evil, the lawyers v. ga'ran who is fundamentally unsympathetic. it's not really as nuanced as say, morgan, who is definitely evil, but her motivation for being so is more fleshed out based on how jealous she was and her desire to elevate pearly to a higher status and escape being the branch family. the sense of urgency to events, and flat-ness of some of the humorous elements, causes you to connect with the characters less. phoenix is much less connected/engaged with trucy than he was in aa4, for example. his beanix personality is all but gone. apollo is also noticeably less connected with trucy whereas in aa4 they were joined at the hip. this is one of the more egregious examples but there are more, like klavier being reduced to a one-dimensional fanservice robot and a lack of explanation of any aa4 plot threads.

while the writing is not the best, i believe aa5 and aa6 do have some good things on offer. the stories and adventures are engaging, have some decent humor in them, and the pacing isn't bad. but the lack of takumi's input is really, really felt and makes them weaker entries in the franchise. i feel it is harder to get excited about replaying them than it is to get excited about replaying 1-2-3-4.

[an-absolute-nightmare]

the thing about social interaction is that it is an essential skill that i never learnt and whatever of it existed was only grievously impaired during the pandemic so i'm trying to learn it by aggressively throwing myself into social situations even though it is difficult. surely something will stick

[potahun]

I love media and stories that do not take themselves too seriously

[espvda]

Oh look at me, plotting out my life and getting my shit together at 3am

For like the 3rd time in the past 5yrs

Weee heee ~

[seiwas]

thank you to everyone who’s read my simon fic so far 🥺 i see some tags mentioning that they don’t follow cod and aren’t familiar with him at all besides maybe gifsets and edits—and i am so touched!!! that you’ve chosen to continue reading despite that 🥺 thank you so much 🥺

[aphelea]

god i love when characters have full conversations without communicating anything that they were intending to

[briarpatch-kids]

Let's talk mobility aids!

Canes

Canes are for when you need to take a little bit of weight off of one side of your body, need a little help with balance, or need a little extra stability when you walk. It's an easy mobility aid to find and get, and it's pretty easy to figure out how to use. Have the cane sized so the handle sits at wrist level, then hold it on the opposite side to the one that hurts. Match your cane strikes to the steps on the hurt side. It will hurt your arm, elbow, and shoulder sometimes, but having a properly sized cane will help.

Rollators

Rollators are kind of the "next step up" in support. They come with more restrictions, you get limited to ramps and stuff, but they're also the least restrictive wheeled mobility aid because they're light and easy to pick up and toss around. They also have a seat a lot of times and a basket so you don't need to carry stuff. They're for when you need a place to rest, something to lean on when you walk, better balance assistance than a cane, and less weight bearing than a cane. I also found that it helped me with fatigue quite a bit. There's two main kinds, euro style like the first, and regular like the second. There are other fancier ones but I'm covering the basics here.

Rollators are my favorite mobility aid and I've used everything from canes to a fancy high grade power chair. They're just the perfect balance of help and freedom. They provide so much support for how far they go.

Crutches

Arm crutches are pretty neat! They're a lot more ergonomic than a cane. In fact, some people use a single arm crutch as a cane. They distribute the weight a little better, so it's not all on your wrists, and they support you better than a rollator can. The major cons I found are that they take two hands to use so you can't carry much and I had a really hard time trying to learn to walk with them. A lot of people who use forearm crutches have other mobility aids and use the forearm crutches when they want to or need to walk.

Manual Wheelchairs

These are for when walking becomes more difficult than pushing a wheelchair. There's no weight being put on your legs and feet and depending on your needs, you can get really specific with your adaptations if you have a custom wheelchair verses a standard wheelchair. My first custom chair looked like a monster truck because i took in the woods and gravel, my second custom chair after I got sicker has a head rest, a backrest that holds me up, and a little electric box that I can attach that helps me push. The difference between getting a standard and custom wheelchair is dependent on how much money the user has, what kind of needs they have, and what kind of medical access they have. (One is not more "real" than the other.) I highly recommend getting a cushion for under your butt if you have a standard chair without a cushion, I used a standard full time for 6 months and a cushion made a huge difference.

Mobility scooters

Mobility scooters are for people who can't walk long distances, but can still walk with the help of a cane or unassisted. If you can walk around your house, but not really much else, a mobility scooter might be the aid for you! There's a lot of different styles and battery life lengths and handling abilities so try a few different scooters out if you can.

Powerchairs

Powerchairs come in a couple different types or "groups" depending on your needs. Group 1 is the kind of chair you're probably most familiar with. It's basically for someone who needs a powerchair to get around their house, the doctors, office, and grocery store. You can't do any custom seat cushions or anything, but it's for people who don't need it. Think of like... someone who can walk pretty okay still, it just hurts to walk or they're off balance or a little weak feeling. A lot of times more elderly people will use these, if you're more active look into group 2

Group two chairs are little more durable, a little more stable, sometimes you can switch the captains seats out for custom seating... They're what a full time powerchair user would use if they don't need specialty functions like tilt or recline. They also often have 6 wheels rather than 4 like the group 1 chairs have.

Group 3 powerchairs are reserved for specific diagnoses like muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other severe neurological and neuromuscular illnesses. These are also called "rehab" chairs because they're for making sure severely disabled people have quality of life. The tilt function is for pressure relief, though you can also get things like elevation so you can raise and lower your chair, and some of them can recline flat. There are other avenues of moving grade 3 power chairs beyond the joystick as well in case someone can't use their hands or doesn't have them. (Head controls, torso controls, and straw controls called sip and puff are alternatives.) They can go on a little worse terrain than group 1 and two chairs and go a little farther, but if they get stuck they weigh 350 lbs and it's awful.

There's a few other types of mobility aid that I don't know enough about, like ankle foot orthotics and gait trainers, but these are the basic "mobility aid" most people will come across.

If you use another type of mobility aid and want to educate people, add it on!!

[plutonianeris]

Lilith in a Man’s Chart

⚔ (Desires and Fears) ⚔

LILITH IN ARIES OR THE 1ST HOUSE: He desires… a fierce, bold woman who speaks her mind, unapologetically confident, physically striking, with a “warrior” presence, strong-willed, and ambitious. Yet he judges… her fiery temper, stubborn independence, her need to lead, and tendency to always push boundaries, fearing she may overshadow him. She’s a head-turner who challenges his ego, but he can’t help but be magnetically drawn to her raw, unapologetic self-expression.

LILITH IN TAURUS OR THE 2ND HOUSE: He desires… a sensual, earthy woman with a natural beauty, radiating confidence in her body, deeply feminine, stable, and deeply grounded. Yet he judges… her indulgent side, attachment to comfort, materialism, and her strong, almost unyielding sense of self. He’s captivated by her luxurious aura and self-worth but worries she’s too “set in her ways” or unyielding. She represents everything lush and abundant, yet he feels guilty for craving her stability.

LILITH IN GEMINI OR THE 3RD HOUSE: He desires… an intellectual seductress, sharp-witted, endlessly curious, youthful, with a playfully unpredictable vibe, constantly keeping him on his toes. Yet he judges… her restlessness, inconsistency, her flirty nature, and tendency to change her mind too quickly. He’s enchanted by her cleverness and conversational agility but worries she’s too elusive or difficult to pin down. She’s a breath of fresh air, yet he finds her fickle and hard to trust.

LILITH IN CANCER OR THE 4TH HOUSE: He desires… a nurturing, deeply feminine woman who feels like “home,” with an intuitive soul, sensitive and caring, offering comfort and emotional warmth. Yet he judges… her moodiness, clinginess, her need for closeness, and deep-rooted emotional intensity. She has a soft, inviting presence, but he worries she’s too attached or overly sentimental. She makes him feel safe, yet her deep need for connection triggers his fears of entrapment.

LILITH IN LEO OR THE 5TH HOUSE: He desires… a glamorous, radiant woman who commands attention, bold and expressive, with an unapologetic love for the spotlight, charismatic, and magnetic. Yet he judges… her dramatic flair, need for validation, vanity, and constant craving for admiration. He’s intoxicated by her confidence and fiery passion but feels conflicted about her need to be adored. She’s the ultimate “queen,” yet he resents her for needing so much attention.

LILITH IN VIRGO OR THE 6TH HOUSE: He desires… a refined, intelligent woman, naturally beautiful, organized, humble, practical, and modest in her allure. Yet he judges… her critical nature, reserved demeanor, her perfectionism, and focus on details. Her calm, collected vibe captivates him, but he worries she’s too controlled or restrained. She’s the picture of grace and order, but he struggles with her hidden intensity and desire for perfection.

LILITH IN LIBRA OR THE 7TH HOUSE: He desires… a charming, elegant woman who embodies grace and balance, socially skilled, visually captivating, and refined in her style. Yet he judges… her need for approval, indecisiveness, flirtatiousness, and desire for partnership. He loves her aesthetic appeal and harmonious nature but feels unsettled by her people-pleasing tendencies. She’s the ultimate muse, a perfect partner, yet he worries she lacks independence.

LILITH IN SCORPIO OR THE 8TH HOUSE: He desires… a mysterious, magnetic woman with an intense aura, deeply passionate, alluring, and transformative, unafraid of the darker aspects of life. Yet he judges… her secretive nature, emotional intensity, her fascination with the taboo, and her ability to see through him. He’s drawn to her power and hidden depths but fears her ability to unravel him emotionally. She’s intoxicating, yet her raw energy both intrigues and terrifies him.

LILITH IN SAGITTARIUS OR THE 9TH HOUSE: He desires… a free-spirited, adventurous woman, curious and wild, with an exotic allure, a wanderer at heart who craves exploration and new experiences. Yet he judges… her lack of commitment, her restless nature, idealism, and refusal to be “tied down.” Her boundless energy and zest for life inspire him, but he worries she’s too independent and fleeting. She’s a true wanderer, and while he’s captivated, he fears she’ll never stay.

LILITH IN CAPRICORN OR THE 10TH HOUSE: He desires… a poised, ambitious woman, polished and mature, with a commanding presence, professional and self-assured. Yet he judges… her serious nature, focus on status, her discipline, and her calculated approach to life. He admires her strength and sophistication but feels uneasy about her ambition. She’s the epitome of class and success, yet he worries she’s too focused on her own goals to truly let him in.

LILITH IN AQUARIUS OR THE 11TH HOUSE: He desires… a unique, eccentric woman, unconventional and free-thinking, deeply independent, and unapologetically herself, with a progressive outlook. Yet he judges… her detachment, unpredictability, rebellious spirit, and resistance to tradition. Her originality and unorthodox style captivate him, but he feels unsettled by her unconventional ways. She’s the ultimate individualist, inspiring and intriguing, yet he finds her hard to understand.

LILITH IN PISCES OR THE 12TH HOUSE: He desires… an ethereal, dreamy woman, deeply spiritual, mysterious, and compassionate, with a creative soul, connected to a world beyond the ordinary. Yet he judges… her vulnerability, elusive nature, tendency to escape reality, and deep emotional tides. He’s enchanted by her mysticism and gentleness but fears losing himself in her depth. She’s a muse, enchanting and otherworldly, yet he’s wary of her inner mystery.

[ukiiseikou]

in my dreams, you love me back / don't wake me up, deceive me sweetly

various hsr (dan heng, aventurine, sunday, jing yuan) characters as isekai romance tropes.

dan heng in: helping that useless prince!

the exiled prince! he ends up settling in a modest (for him - raised with a silver spoon in his mouth and all) cottage. he finds usual peasant housework and chores difficult to deal with, so he employs you to help him around the house. you wake up already months into the job, and he finds it extremely weird how his usually quiet housekeeper is suddenly all chipper and nosy into his work and daily life (i mean, he employed you in the first place because he were anything but that). he doesn't find the change bothersome though, and catches himself starting to look forward to your sudden barging into his room in the middle of the day with his tea balanced precariously in your hands, bringing a new type of entertainment into his less than exciting life.

aventurine in: stopping us from going broke!

you've reincarnated into the body of the wife of the gambler noble: aventurine. originally just a side character who gets all his money taken away from him by the male lead in service of the plot, you work to stop that aaaaaall from happening - mostly to save yourself. your current life is cushy and you would love to keep it that way! along the way, you've gotten to interact more with your husband, who usually keeps out of your way and only speaks in condescending tones. eventually, you find out that nothing is as it seems, and you discover more and more of your husband's past, and you slowly find yourself finally falling in love with each other, slowly, slowly.

sunday in: wait, is this story about us?

sunday is the tragic villain of the story - obsessed with keeping the status quo, his plans keep getting thwarted by a pesky pest - YOU. after all, he is your favourite character, and you would rather not see him go down the path that leads to certain death. you keep taking random tools that will help him, and his informants keeps mysteriously disappearing under unknown circumstances. his messages sent by bird never seem to reach their destination and his henchmen are always tripping over misplaced equipment and the main leads never seem to be where he needs them to be. he eventually pins the blame on you, and turns his gaze and focus on getting you to his side before continuing on with his plans. after all, anyone who can thwart his plans and keep up with him like this deserves to be rewarded and kept by his side, not killed.

jing yuan in: saving the general

he's the general who strikes fear into his enemies. he's the teacher whose students barely make it out alive every class. he's your sleepy boss who makes you do everything. yes, the feared and mighty general in private is utterly dependent on you in his private and daily life. as an avid reader of the original novel, where jingyuan is killed so that his mentee - the protagonist, goes off on his hero's journey in revenge, you never knew that being his assistant would be such a hassle. but the protagonist is currently a child, and he runs around your feet - so much so that you are starting to question whether the him whose challenging you to a duel right now with a wooden sword when he's only half your size is the same character as the one you read on the pages of the book. either way, you should be responsible and raise him well, while also hopefully saving him from the heartache that is losing his father figure in a few years. after all, you've gotten yourself in his good graces, and you kind of have a soft spot for him as well, not that you'll ever admit it.

[anarchotolkienist]

Zionist can absolutely be used as a dogwhistle to mean Jewish person. Far from always, but frequently enough that you should be worried. The white English woman who spoke at a rally for Gaza that I attended who described the Westminster government as 'a government occupied by Zionists' probably meant it as such, I reckon. The sign someone put up earlier on the same rally saying "Zionists are the new Nazis" with a swastika and a magen david (not the Israeli flag, mind, just the Magen David) almost certainly meant it as such. The two literal neo-Nazis from the Scottish neo-Nazi organisation Highland Division who attended last Saturdays march absolutely certainly meant it as such. The utter refusal to understand that there is any anti-Semitism present at all in the Palestine solidarity movement is at best naïve, and actively opens the ground for forces like that within our movement. The fact that Zionists falesly claim anti-Semitism on any and all criticism of the state of Israel only makes this more difficult for our movement, but it doesn not mean that it never exists, or that criticism of Israeli policy is never anti-Semitic. It is a very very difficult balance to strike, to struggle against Israeli apartheid and the genocide of the Palestinians without opening the way for the most dangerous politics there is, but it must be struck.