#and phoenix does provide development

[trlvsn]

also sorry for being aro on main but friendly reminder to view characters as individual beings if you want to fully understand them and analyze them properly. while relationships can be a way to push a character to a certain point of development and explore them better you gotta snap out of the fanon ship-enduced mindset every once in a while you just gotta

[scourgeofmyownbrain]

Ironhide, Ironhide, Ironhide. It's the Ironhide Height Chart, everyone! Ironhide did not show up as much as I thought he would, Ratchet too. There's only like 8 universes where he shows up (in a meaningful way).

Quick Disclaimer, if any of the images look weird, it's because I had to stitch a few separate images together to create a full body shot of the character. And Yes, I am aware the TFO ones look stupid, these characters show up in background shots or for like 3 seconds tops. I didn't have anything else.

Here are links to my Bumblebee Chart, my Optimus Chart, my Megatron Chart, my Shockwave Chart, and my Ratchet Chart. For future reference, all these charts will be filed under my "Transformers Height Charts" tag and my "aka the adventures of a..." tag.

Master Post

Explanations and Sources below the cut.

RID 2001 - ~13 feet (TFWiki, lucky me, this one was easy)

Unicron Trilogy Energon - ~13 feet (No source, I got this number by assuming Optimus's height between Energon and Cybertron was the same and then comparing Ironhide to Optimus. For the uneducated, the Unicron Trilogy has given each of its 3 seasons separate names and 3 separate art styles.)

Gen 1 - ~16 feet (TFWiki, No additional comments)

WFCT - ~16 feet (No Source, but this design is identical to Gen 1 so who am I to complicate things.)

One V1 - ~16 feet (Pre-cog.*deep breath* Okay, so this movie doesn't have any actual numbers, aside for some bullshit ones from a Walmart Promotional. I've been using the Knightverse Optimus number as a baseline since these were at one point said to be vaugly canon to each other. And the Bumblebee-Optimus scaling is the same. I got this number by comparing Ironhide to Optimus. Idk man, this movie has made me develop a twitch.)

Animated - (Animated has no actual numbers, but the lovely @phoenix-inanis has provided a frankly astounding resource with their own calculations for the heights of all the TFA characters. Go look at it, it's wonderful -> https://phoenix-inanis.notion.site/TFA-Height-Chart-f6ad2960ca8c4c5b859ee4958723aaa4?pvs=4.)

One V2 - ~18 feet (Post-cog. Again, no numbers, plus I can't actually find a full body picture of this form. My method of "knocking off or adding two feet" has been pretty accurate so far (I got Bumblebee right), so I'm just going to keep doing it. God, my head hurts...)

Bayverse V1 - 22 feet (TFWiki, mr bay is my favorite he gives me heights for free)

Bayverse V2 - 24 feet (TFWIki, yes, for some reason, Ironhide just grew a few feet in between the second and third movies. This happens a lot)

Aligned Cont. WF/FOC - ~25 feet (So, I had nothing, and I had to look into the trailers for the game to get fucking anything. I was able to get a comparison between him and Optimus, and I was able to guestimate, but it was not perfect, and I probably need to actually play the games to get a better comparison. Also, once more, ALC coming in with the steel chair and snatching first place for being freakishly tall. why does this keep happening?)

Front and back layers separated for your viewing.

[iamafanofcartoons]

How come Rooster Teeth's other shows do not get as much hate as RWBY does?

There are SEVEN Reasons why RWBY gets all this hate.

Hbomberguy lying. Prior to Hbomberguy's hate video? RWBY videos were ranking in tens and hundreds of thousands of views. Videos were mostly accurate. Then Hbomberguy made a 3-hour hate video that could be debunked with 5-10 minutes of google search. Everyone began hating RWBY because the bald neck-bearded man who made hate videos encouraged people to hate the writers and the show by spreading misinformation. And the people who did do the google searches were drowned out by mob mentality of ignorance, the mob ignorance that is hbomberguy's audience. And so that misinformation spread like wildfire. And from his hate video, others were inspired. MangaKamen was the next, who kept screaming that he was a victim of the RWBY Fandom and encouraged people to pay him to make anti-rwby hate videos in which he made his BS. As a result, anti-rwby videos swarmed youtube, drowning out the positivity. And hatred grows on Youtube and Twitter. And you don't want to wade through several tons of hate videos just to reach a good RWBY Video or channel. So Hbomberguy created an atmosphere of hate that drowns out positivity.

2. Money Hatred is a popular business. Just ask the various hate groups funded by JK Rowling's video game Hogwarts Legacy. Ask the GOP who fleece their constituents for money. Ask the youtubers who make hate video after video, not only pulling in youtube ad revenue, but also promoting a patreon so that their followers can pay them to hate further. Judgmental Critter has been called out by many for using RWBY over all her "other content" in making money. type in RWBY without using a channel blocker extension on your phone or youtube browser. All you'll see is that hate. Celtic Phoenix demanded money to make a fixit fanfic in which he promotes the patriarchy and toxic masculinity. Hate, lies money....all created through hating on RWBY.

3. Misogyny You knew this would be brought up. I will die on the hill that the reason so many neckbeards hate RWBY is because: It took a very fanservice concept (girls fighting monsters) and gave them stories, personalities, development, and Bechdel-passing relationships, while it took two male power fantasies (gritty edgelord who uses prolific violence and morally grey actions to pursue a noble goal, and tactical mastermind who makes difficult sacrifices for The Mission) and made them failures. It gave women the roles typically held by men. It eliminated mansplaining and made MEN, instead of women, the target of "Reason why you suck" speeches. It made women equal to men in brains and brawn. It took toxic masculinity and shat on it. Many men and women who defend the patriarchy and spit at feminism were furious at RWBY being a genuinely feminist show. So much so, they spread lies and attacked the writers and VAs. Vexed Viewer harassed Barbara Dunkelman. TheFloofArtist harassed both Barbara Dunkelman AND Arryn Zech, by spamming gore and snuff fanart towards the VAs. Judgmental Critter harassed Arryn Troche. Fatman Falling stalked and harassed a girl who talked on Twitter about liking RWBY. Hbomberguy repeatedly harassed miles and kerry. EruptionFang publicly lied and said that Miles and Kerry were bullied by fans into providing "crotch snot". Four female protagonists. The men are just side characters to serve the women's roles. When people say that their "fanfiction is better than the show" You won't see female protagonists by themselves. No, you'll see them as arm candy to a white male savior protagonist who tells women that they suck and saves the day with the power of toxic masculinity while straightwashing every woman in sight. White Male OCs....doesn't quite work well in the later volumes, which is why many people hate the post-beacon era, because the non-school setting focuses on women and takes away chances for the white straight male self-insert.

4. Being an asshole/Victim Complex For RWBY Haters, the ability to lie, hate, harm, and all the while claim they are victims. It brings out the worst in people online. The horrible pleasure people take in destroying what a small company has worked so hard to make. The desire to rant and complain and insult a show and its fandom while calling yourself a fan as some sort of shield to defend oneself from being called a hater in the same breath as telling people to stop watching RWBY or saying"rwby bad". The insistence that you cannot enjoy a show unless you tear it apart and refuse to give a fair respectful positive take. Look on youtube comments and you will see RWBY Critics harassing RWBY Fans. Look on Twitter, and see men and women attacking the animators and writers. Now putting words in dead man's mouth is nothing new, just ask GOP. But the RWBY Haters deify Monty because Hbomberguy used said dead man, who Hbomb insulted while alive, in order to be awful. That's why rwby haters use the word "toxic positivity". They want to make it seem that their victims are the evil ones, to silence them from speaking up. Its why "Valid criticism" is BS. Its an excuse used to spread hatred and call that hatred "criticism". MangaKamen makes yearly videos insulting RWBY. ONE PERSON insulted him...ONE. He screamed bloody murder and accused the entire fandom. The word "toxic positivity" means that anyone defending RWBY is unable to take criticism, and that anyone speaking up is toxic. While "valid criticism" means that the worst lies against RWBY and the fandom can be seen as legitimate, which again allows people to be their worst selves. Men and women alike have the power to be this inhumane. Worst part is that you don't even have to be conservative to be this evil. Vexed Viewer harassed Barbara Dunkelman. TheFloofArtist harassed both Barbara Dunkelman AND Arryn Zech, by spamming gore and snuff fanart towards the VAs. Judgmental Critter harassed Arryn Troche. Fatman Falling stalked and harassed a girl who talked on Twitter about liking RWBY. Have you noticed how much RWDE and R/RWBYCritics love to be "holier than thou" with their attitudes and act as if they are "saving others from RWBY" and its fandom?

5. Homophobia. Bumbleby is basically Korrasami but better. It introduces the interest in each other sooner. It has the women talk to each other and support each other. Both the writers and animators and even Voice Actresses all support Bumbleby. Its completely opposite from ATLA where the VAs supported the toxic ship that is Zutara. But? Two women can spend entire seasons together, people will call them "just friends" but a man expresses interest in a woman and talks to her for several minutes? "Its true love". Even better, Coeur Al Aran, who admits to never watching RWBY and makes fixit fanfics that replace women with men as protags and straightwashes everything? He saw adam cut off yang's arm, and decided to make an adam fanfic where adam sleeps with yang and blake is abusive to adam. The hatred of adam and jaune fanfic writers towards bumbleby is so toxic, those who write jaunexteam rwby or adam fanfics have mostly been found to be homophobic/misogynistic. Despite all of Yang and Blake's interactions, people insist that Sun is "entiteld" to Blake, and that Yang and Blake's relationship came out of nowhere...or is "woke and pandering". Also, if you've seen that hentai artists on twitter LOVE to make fanart of a male self-insert with lesbians.... Its a sick fetish of theirs, and its not just RWBY that suffers this, but Honkai Star Rail suffered that from HimeHingHoi or some artist who drew a white male self-insert knocking up two lesbians.

6. Headcanons- "Your show isn't doing what I imagined it to be doing, and since its not doing what I think its supposed to be doing, that makes it bad" Adam introduced trying to kill civilians in the black trailer and in season 2 tells Cinder that he will persuade the White Fang to keep dying for her cause. People are angry that in V3 he is an irredeemable mass murdering psycho. Ironwood introduced as a man who merges huntsmen system into his own private army, gets ozpin fired by going behind oz's back, and weaponizes the human soul into an android that he uses the vytal festival to test. And despite having two seats of power, does nothing to help others. People furious that he became a paranoid dictator. Ruby and Yang: Introduced as sisters, confirmed as half-sisters by monty. We see that Taiyang is the father of both. QrowxSummer shippers: Livid that the writers repeatedly state that Qrow is not and never will be Ruby's father, and so they pretend to be illiterate and not able to tell the difference between step-sisters and half-sisters because they're so delusionally obsessed that the writers should lie to them for a garbage theory and ship. Just because somebody watches the show, doesn't mean that the writers should do what they demand of them. Blacksun shippers love to claim that the writers were bullied into Bumbleby, but said writers and VAs said Bumbleby was planned from the start. RWBY Critics were bloodthirsty when Barbara basically put blacksun and jaunexblake and jaunexyang headcanons 6 feet under into the grave. Just because the show doesn't do what you think it should? Does not mean its bad. So many haters are ridiculously self-entitled.

7. Corruption and Revision- "I fell in love with what RWBY Could Have Been" People didn't want a show about female lgbt protagonists. They wanted a show where they can fetishize women being damsels in distress needing a straight white male character to guide them. RWBY gives a giant middle finger to the straight white male protagonist and to the patriarchy and to straight-shipping. So when they say "the fanfiction is better" or they promote a rewrite, or they say "the porn is better"... it all comes down to their straight white male OCs... it comes down to their revenge fantasies against female characters (one loser made a wrestler OC comic where his Male OC beat up women)... It comes down to their fixit-fanfics that put men on a pedestal and put women under the bootheel of the men they glorify. Their idea of "wasted potential" or "ruined potential" involves tearing apart what makes RWBY great, and remaking it in their sick twisted image. Just look to the GOP for real life example, or Galactic Empire for fictional example.

And here you have your answer. The Seven Reasons RWBY Haters exist.

Edit: Just had a chat with a nice lady on Reddit, and she gave me another way of thinking about things.

"Media that's come out of patriarchal societies (so, the overwhelming majority of all media) tends centers the perspective of males by default. Ditto cisheteronormativy, ethonationalism, ableism, etc., resulting in predominantly cisgender heterosexual neurotypical protagonists belonging to the ethnic majority.

And if you grow up as a cis straight white boy in America, you don't even notice.

And if you grow up as anyone else, then your options are either to learn how to empathize with characters who don't look like you, or, to pass on this whole "Media" thing altogether.

So while I can sit through 5 seasons of Better Call Saul and still call it some of the best television I've ever seen, a man who's never learned how to empathize with characters from backgrounds different from his own can't even approach something like She-Ra.

It's incredibly noticeable when boys- for instance- refuse to play TLOU2 after the inciting incident, or people angry at those who think Persona games should bring back female player characters.

The way forward is more representation, all the time, forever. And you can tell a lot about a person by how much the preceding sentence contorted their face into a contempting scowl"

[fire-branded]

I don't remember if I've made a headcanon post about this before, but I'll make this one regardless because it's been rattling around in my brain thanks to drafts.

I have the habit of talking about the state of Rosaria, both before and after The Night of Flames, in pretty general, broad strokes. But the situation there is not in the least bit black and white. The game itself does, at times, lean towards an, "Elwin good, Anabella bad" perspective in the narrative, but that isn't representative of the views of all of Rosaria, and I don't believe it's intended to be that -- rather, it's the views of those who support Elwin and how things were under his rule, or at the very least who disagree with Anabella's rule and the way the nation has become under Imperial control.

We're introduced mainly to characters who lean in one direction, and few to none who lean in the other direction; however, those people do very much exist.

As we see with Clive and Jill after the first timeskip, and as was also the case with Cid, those who fight for change are well aware that there will be backlash. There's backlash from those who disagree with their mentality, there's backlash from those who don't follow in the belief that discomfort in the "now" is necessary for a better future. There's backlash. Not everyone is going to be on-board with what's going on, with these radical movements, and that's to be expected. I'd imagine Elwin, too, knew and understood this, and like the others, chose to push on regardless -- no matter the risk to himself.

A good example is what took place at Phoenix Gate; my headcanon for that is that the ducal soldiers who betrayed him weren't swayed by Anabella, at least not entirely. She was able to sway them because they were among the number of citizens who disagreed with Elwin's decisions and goals, providing the perfect opportunity for them to get rid of him. My headcanon for their train of thought is that without the influence of Elwin and Clive in Joshua's life, Joshua was so young that he would have made for the perfect puppet to rule in Elwin's stead -- on the assumption that he would be impressionable enough to be molded by Anabella into ruling the way that she -- and they -- wanted for Rosaria. (Since Joshua was never intended to die during The Night of Flames, he would have taken the throne following Elwin's death, and blah blah blah.)

But even if the canonical Elwin didn't factor in the number of enemies he had(though his will does suggest that he did), mine sure does. He always has been aware of the target he's painted on his own back with his views and goals. He knows that those who oppose him aren't limited only to the nobility, either; there are also plenty of common citizens who do as well, for one reason or another. He knows that with those who favor the structure of their society and the power and comfortableness that comes from it, or who envision a "better" Rosaria that conflicts with Elwin's goals and beliefs(because even in terms of politics, he is, at the end of the day, one who prioritizes defending what Rosaria has, rather than taking more from others), his plans for reform are going to gain him their ire. Because yes, for a society that profits heavily off of the slavery of a particular group of people, he is asking them to give up their comforts, their lifestyles, the benefits they gain from putting these slaves to use, in favor of a better future that they themselves will likely not be alive to see(or may not even agree with).

Weaning Rosaria off of its reliance upon magic, overhauling their governmental systems, researching things like medical aid for Bearers afflicted by the Curse and building universities dedicated towards developing technologies that will replace the usage of magic, even finding ways to halt the Blight and restore land that has been drained of every drop of aether -- these, along with everything else Elwin had planned, will take resources and time.

Change of this magnitude is not going to be a smooth, effortless, easy transition. It's not reasonable to expect it to be. Rosaria is, essentially, being dismantled, in order to be built back up brick by brick into a new Rosaria. But that is not something that can be accomplished in a night, or even a handful of years. Elwin knows that these radical changes will not be finished during his lifetime, and so he entrusts Clive and Joshua to continue where he leaves off when he dies, so that they in turn can keep the wheels of change moving, and so on across generations.

Again, that parallel I always love making between Elwin and The Founder.

Just like in the tale of The Founder, there are going to be those who will see what they're doing and join in, and there are going to be those who scoff at their work or disagree with their efforts. But just like in the tale of The Founder, they keep going regardless. Elwin keeps going despite the backlash, because he believes that the hardships and struggles will be more than worth it in the end.

Even when it comes to Miles, he isn't fool enough to think that everyone in Rosaria is anti-Anabella and anti-Sanbreque. The political climate, same as the perspectives of Rosaria's people, are not that black and white. This is amplified by the fact that while there are still those who had already been rejecting Elwin's ideals, there are now others who oppose those ideals because of the harsh climate that Anabella has fostered with her own rule. Entire villages are being slaughtered by Anabella's Black Shields for a mere thought or rumor that they might be loyal to Elwin and how the duchy had been, or that they sympathize with or harbor runaway Bearers. You have Auldhyl, where its people had been slaughtered and strung up as a warning to those who might oppose Anabella's Rosaria. You have Eastpool, where royal Bearers and Bearers from Rosalith had fled in hopes of sanctuary, where everyone was killed and everything destroyed, despite Eastpool being a key source of providing goods for Rosaria itself and for trade purposes. All because they could no longer afford to care for themselves under the strain of also caring for the refugee Bearers, and the village leader reached out to the authorities for them to come and take the Bearers away.

When Clive and Jill, before then, first happen across a small village that turns them away, the reason stated is that the Black Shields will kill them all if they catch wind of the situation. That isn't a risk that the villagers are willing to take, and understandably so. They have not just themselves to think about, but their families and friends too, because everyone will be killed indiscriminately.

But it isn't just fear that makes the Imperial Province of Rosaria such a turbulent place to live; Anabella has also fostered an environment that encourages brutality and disloyalty, and self-preservation. She's also fostered an environment that reinforces the viewpoint that Bearers are less-than-human, they are inferior and shameful. And because Rosaria's economy is in absolute shambles, too, the scorn towards Bearers is amplified because making gil to survive is next to impossible, but turning runaway Bearers or selling magic users to be branded and sold is rewarded with a pretty penny or two. Why wouldn't you sell out your family or friends who have magic if it means getting what you need in order to survive? For those who may have harbored hesitance towards the prospect of perpetuating the cycle of slavery, the economical destruction of the former duchy incentivizes embracing it, even if it means going as far as selling your infant.

Where was I going with all of this. The tl;dr is that Rosaria's state is complicated, and my Elwin knows and understands this. Liberating it from Anabella and Sanbreque is only the beginning. The road to rebuilding it will be incredibly long and difficult.

Miles, in good conscience, can't be angry at those who duck their heads and bow to the system in order to survive, because they're doing exactly that: trying to survive. And while those who push for change will die through one cause or another without support and unity, the belief -- or hope -- is that the number of people who fight for that better future for everyone will continue to rise and gain strength while the number of people who oppose it will lessen, until such a point that Rosaria will be born anew under the prior's efforts.

[iridescentoracle]

The Klavier Problems Post

so. i talked about a bunch of things in that post i made earlier about how to fix apollo justice (the game though also the character) including all the little things i would do but the two big changes i think are needed to fundamentally fix this game are 1) making apollo’s inscrutable asshole mentor a separate character from phoenix wright 2) make klavier gavin an actual goddamn person.

and i talked about #1 at length last time, so here’s the post about #2.

so, klavier gavin. i keep trying to come up with metaphors that don’t feel too clunky to actually use in a sentence and not being satisfied but to me he is several pieces of cardboard lovingly painted and assembled to make roughly half the shape of a person, held together by three staples and a prayer. what’s there is great! it’s just. not an entire character.

conceptually he’s fantastic. an actually nice and helpful prosecutor? WILD. absolute galaxy brain development. who knew you could have one of those. an apparently nice and helpful prosecutor who has ties to the game’s main villain and so might be playing the long game, leaving the audience and potentially protagonist suspicious and unsettled the whole time, only to eventually prove himself genuinely a good person when things get desperate? excellent twisty fun, and provides obvious and delightful room for things to get interesting and complex.

and even in practice, there’s parts of that that are genuinely executed well! there’s at least a half-dozen points over the course of 4-2 and 4-3 where he clearly knows what’s really going on and gives apollo the opportunity to figure it out/prove it when he could’ve just gone for an easy win. he actually plays way more fair than literally any other prosecutor so far up to and including edgeworth in the matt engarde case! he’s way more forthcoming with info during investigation segments than anyone else would’ve been, both directly and by providing access to crime scenes apollo was otherwise blocked from, and i swear during the first trial especially he, like, hand-fed apollo the win. that’s FASCINATING and so so different from anything we’ve seen before, i love it.

the problem is… kind of the everything else? or like, that there isn’t anything else. he’s set up to be this massively complex character who actually has by far the most difficult/horrible time over the course of the game, and the writers just… forgot to actually put the complexity in.

he’s got all the pieces of an amazing character—this consummate performer who’s always putting on a show, perpetually performing who he wants to be and how he wants his audience to see him, hiding his true feelings from everyone around him, that’s great, that’s always a good time. someone genuinely good-hearted and honest who truly believes in justice and doing the right thing and playing fair so sincerely and completely that they can’t even see that the people they love are secretly evil? again, that’s great! i love that! that’s so compelling!!

but like. [padme amidala meme voice] okay so he’s a consummate performer who hides all his feelings. he does have actual feelings, though, right? okay so he’s genuinely sincerely good and honest and kind and would pick justice and truth over letting his loved ones get away with murder if forced to make that choice? again, he does have feelings about that, though, right? that’s not an easy choice to make?

and while i do love the introduction of a prosecutor who plays fair and is nice and friendly instead of [literally every other prosecutor in the entire series both before and after this game], it’s really fucking weird how chill he is about interacting with apollo and trucy. like. really fucking weird. why are they all so normal about each other? why is klavier so chill about helping his brother’s ex-employee who proved his brother was a murderer and the daughter of the man his brother framed for said murder? like. even if he’s all Professional™ to the point of managing to hide whatever he must be feeling just about his brother being a convicted murderer, how how HOW is he so normal whenever he’s interacting with apollo and trucy. it’s WEIRD it should be SO WEIRD where is the tension??

even more weirdly, why isn’t apollo weird about interacting with klavier gavin, in turn? even if we want to assume klavier is Just That Good at maintaining his persona, apollo is not a professional musician and doesn’t seem like a very good actor. he should feel extremely weird about this guy and he just… does not seem to. for that matter, trucy should feel weird too! that doesn’t need to be something the game actually digs into, it could be implied in passing that she’s also doing the performance thing and hiding all her actual emotions in favor of showing a carefully crafted persona to the world and that she only shows what she’s actually feeling to phoenix, in private, but NOPE not even vague implications in that direction really, she’s just. actually totally normal around klavier gavin and is a huge fan of the gavinners somehow??

but the weirdness (or rather, baffling lack thereof) doesn’t end with apollo and trucy.

again, not wanting to talk about/show how he feels about his brother for most of the game totally makes sense, he’s a consummate performer with a well-practiced facade etc etc, he isn’t even in 4-1 so by the time we meet him he’s already had time to practice being His Normal Professional Self. he’s got this. in my hypothetical rewrite he’s got this slightly less around apollo and trucy specifically because of their very specific personal connections but if we hear him talking to ema or to other people he’s definitely got this.

but in canon he literally finds out during a trial that one of his bandmates/good friends is also a murderer and a smuggler and was the one responsible for setting his guitar on fire which he was SUPER upset about earlier in the case, and his reaction to daryan’s confession is… playing air guitar and saying “you’re not in the band anymore btw.” there’s a couple minutes in the last case where he’s like “oh shit my brother committed a LOT more crimes than i thought actually” before he goes back to not caring. like, setting aside his expression bc limited number of sprites etc etc, based specifically on the actual dialogue he’s clearly distressed about the possibility of kristoph having been responsible for poisoning vera, apollo openly says “but you clearly think it is possible,” and then klavier is like “eh fuck it, i knew something awful was going on, yeah let’s make my brother testify” and… that’s it. air guitar time. kristoph spends half his time on the stand insulting/manipulating klavier/attempting to undermine klavier’s confidence in himself and it’s clearly working! until suddenly klavier’s like “haha yeah no it’s all good.” in the credits scene he compares the trial in which he found out his brother had attempted to kill at least three different people and he himself was partially complicit in kristoph being convicted, positively, to a rock concert.

like. there’s maintaining a professional facade and then there’s that.

he deserves to be so goddamn compelling. but like. in practice he’s not even a person. why doesn’t he CARE. why doesn’t he care kristoph is a murderer. why doesn’t he care apollo proved it. why doesn’t he care daryan is a murderer. why doesn’t he care kristoph is a murderer again, and also forged evidence and used klavier to ruin someone’s career and presumably would’ve used the forged evidence himself to win under false pretenses in klavier’s first case if he had the chance and and and. why doesn’t he care in the next game that his mentor got murdered. let him be a person with interiority i am begging.

but like. this is what i keep coming back to. i could fix it. i could fix him. not in the “oh i could fix him” generally-dating-related sense. more like the opposite of that actually. i could make him psychologically MUCH worse. but as a character he would actually be good.

it should’ve been such an amazing dramatic reveal/twist in the last case when the scope of kristoph gavin’s crimes begin to be revealed and klavier stays true. all game, he’s too nice and too helpful and apollo and trucy feel more than a little awkward interacting with him even though he’s always perfectly polite to them despite little hints of something darker underneath, moments when his perfect facade falters. he should keep apollo/the player off balance and unsure what to think of him, and we should suspect that he’s just as bad as kristoph but playing the long game even better.

and we get to the final case and realize kristoph gavin has been behind everything and at first klavier acts like he doesn’t believe it, and we brace ourselves for klavier to show his true colors and push the judge to end cross-examination and let kristoph get off scot-free even though we know he’s behind everything and we know klavier knows—

and then he doesn’t.

he hasn’t known all along, he wasn’t in on it, he’d adamantly repressed any suspicions he’d had all those years—so the gradual reveal that kristoph was behind everything is completely devastating, not least because he has to learn and process it all on the stand in front of everyone (not least both apollo and kristoph himself), and so the evidence builds, and finally, klavier has a whole entire breakdown of his own, that’s if anything longer and more dramatic than kristoph’s

and then he collects himself, and he apologizes, and he helps us win the case.

like

that would be

so goddamn compelling

and i genuinely don’t understand why that’s not what the game gave us. we were so close to getting that, why did he just brush it off? why didn’t he care?

so in the secret good version in my head, that’s what happens.

there should be differences in how he’s written outside the courtroom, too, though. like i said before, in canon, apollo-and-klavier and trucy-and-klavier should feel extremely fucking weird about interacting with each other and be varying levels of good at hiding it but none of them should be perfect, and i think it’s a major writing/characterization flaw that none of that is true. in this version, though, the situation is a little different: trucy could still potentially be a little weird around klavier gavin bc he’s kind of part of why her original dad abandoned her (and vice versa), but she doesn’t actually have to be.

because here’s the thing: in this au, klavier hasn’t done anything to phoenix at all except (if he didn’t take the whole seven years off for his band—which, given that he did still get someone disbarred thanks to his brother’s tip and probably still had weird feelings to repress about that, he might have!) potentially face him sometimes in court (where, as in canon, he’s an entirely fair and reasonable opponent who doesn’t resort to anything beyond lighthearted insults and is an extremely graceful loser, and in general is an absolutely delightful change of pace from the paynes or who-have-you), and while he is part of why trucy’s original dad left, that was as much (as far as she knows) the fault of shadi’s defense attorney for forging evidence instead of proving him innocent fair and square, and if her dad had actually cared he could’ve come back for her eventually, so while she probably isn’t sure about klavier right at first regardless, i think it would be plausible for her to not have any sort of a grudge by the time the game actually happens?

conversely, though, if phoenix stays a defense attorney he and edgeworth definitely get married within, like, a year, tops. so while trucy might not be weird about klavier, at least by the time the plot of the game kicks off, he’s kind of nervous around her, just like. not bc of the zak gramarye trial. because one of her dads is his boss.

but then that just makes any conversation trucy-and-apollo have with klavier that much more fun bc as far as trucy’s concerned, here’s that cool prosecutor who’s one of the nicest people she knows from her dads’ jobs! while klavier is slightly terrified but in a normal polite kind of way, and meanwhile trucy and apollo have their canon pseudo-siblings-because-they-don’t-know-they’re-biological-siblings dynamic, and finally klavier and apollo interacting is every bit as fucked up and tense as they should be about each other in canon bc oh my god you’re why my brother was exposed as a murderer and got sent to jail / oh god you’re my evil ex-boss’s younger brother, and how the hell do you talk to someone like that? because that’s what their dynamic should have been in canon and frankly we were robbed

nyquildriver: klavier being polite and helpful but obviously taken off guard frequently by these two would be so entertaining nyquildriver: it gives us the tension that we want while not being like, bizarre about it and resorting to like. flirtation? that feels weirdly like pandering nyquildriver: although klavier disguising his uneasiness with flirtation? that would be an interesting choice iridescentoracle: YES i actually love the idea of klavier flirting reflexively as like. a defense mechanism. when he’s stressed and doesn’t know how to respond he leans harder into the rockstar persona which includes flirting with everyone whether he remotely means it or not. it fits into what we do see of klavier in canon so well but like. turns him into more of a real person?

nyquildriver: honestly the pieces are there! they just didn't arrange them into a complete picture of a person, argh nyquildriver: after their first meeting apollo: what the fuck was that trucy: was he… into you? apollo: I don't think he was, which is why that was weird as hell??? nyquildriver: trucy's favorite running joke now is klavier flirting with apollo like he's a fan nyquildriver: she buys gavinners merch to plant on apollo/his things on the off chance that klavier sees it because the reaction should be hysterical nyquildriver: and that is worth giving up her allowance for however many years

iridescentoracle: god. and the like, deeply comedic irony that of literally everyone in the world who he could have this awkward and specific a relationship with, it just happens to be the one guy who can tell he absolutely does not actually mean the flirting and is perpetually accompanied by his sister who can also tell iridescentoracle: like, if apollo was ANYONE ELSE he might be able to actually pull off using Flirty Rockstar Klavier Gavin as a façade to get through interactions convincingly normally. but unfortunately, nyquildriver: and it would be a great way to keep the player off guard and suspicious of him too!

[spirit-meets-the-b0ne]

An Analysis of Ozai’s characterization, rise and descent

Recently I’ve seen a lot of discourse on Fire Lord Ozai. One of the cruxes of the issue being that people look at Ozai from the original series and claim he’s too “2 dimensional” or “cartoonishly evil” and I’m here to say ���let’s look through a lens instead”

While there may be some case for Ozai being just another big bad there’s far more evidence that suggests his issues are far more nuanced. The show continually stops at these points of character development to focus on generational trauma and unlearning the negative influences of family/nation.

In that breath of we look at Ozai from the point of view of a nationalist with a narcissistic personality disorder almost ALL of his subsequent behavior makes sense…

• Ozai being controlling of his family members. Even from the start of his marriage he shows signs immediately of trying to manipulate and estrange Ursa from her family.

•His domination and manipulation of his children. Remember although he favors Azula it’s still very obvious that the only reason he does is because of her perceived value. I personally think this could come from her ability to fire bend blue flames, something his father likewise did. Whether it be a genetic trait or a sign of “pure” bending ability it is essentially a trophy for Ozai. A classic narcissistic parent only has value for their child and still demands to be above them - we see this when Ozai names Azula Fire Lord only after making a new greater title for himself (get to that later). Since Zuko showed none of the same promise as Azula - Ozai had already resigned to him being of no value to him and even admits the Fire Sages and his mother are the only reason he’s even here. Ozai only has value on power and much like his intentions to usurp Iroh were always there his intention to “cast [Zuko] of out of the palace” are likewise there for the same reason.

*side note YES there is one time where Ozai does save Zuko’s life but even his account of these events tells all you need to know.

Ozai saves his son (because it would be embarrassing for the FIRE prince to have drowned and Ozai knows this) but Zuko “spends the day” in his mother’s arms.

•Ozai’s narcissism eventually surpasses his nationalism as even Fire Lord is not a grand enough title. A key characteristic of NPD is an “excessive need for admiration.” We see this frequently with Ozai as well as his self importance and entitlement. When he becomes the Phoenix King he assumes a new level of perceived power and admiration. As well as a superiority over his ancestors who started the war. After all they were just Fire Lords, he is much more. He’s a megalomaniac and even taking the most powerful position in the Fire Nation wasn’t enough for him.

To suggest he’s just the ember island version of himself is too reductive. Almost all of Ozai’s behavior under this lens of sociopathy and narcissistic personally disorder track quite easily. It’s not that Ozai simply manipulates and attacks his family he NEEDS to be the most powerful. The perception of weakness and his hubris is the set up for his downfall because the ones he never thought worthy (Zuko and Iroh) are eventually his undoing.

This lens also provides a great backboard for analyzing Azula, it bleeds into why she’s a perfectionist and her own mental instability. Growing up under the boot of narcissistic father explains Azula and Zuko’s (initial) entitlement and desire for recognition. They’re both classists and nationalists at the beginning of the story. Zuko later gets humbled and has his eyes opened but Azula still very much (as we see with her relationships) holds her royalty and rights very highly.

Azula especially caters to her father’s need for admiration and she assumes his fantasies of grandeur. Her subsequent actions of manipulating people seems a learned trait and no doubt from Ozai, she did watch from the shadows as he manipulated his way to the throne. It sets a tone for her as well to dominate Zuko and usurp his birthright, even though Ozai shows he cares only for power not for tradition. She still strives for his approval and acknowledgement of superiority.

And of course the climactic ending of his reign being his power is taken away from him - this is a death knell for everything mentioned above. Thats WHY it’s so impactful what Aang does not only because it aligns with Aang’s desire for pacifism but it’s the antithesis of Ozai’s campaign for total domination. Ozai only ever cared about power and control - to be stripped of his literal fire power reduces him to all he has left - mental control. When he’s imprisoned he is STILL trying to fuck with Zuko’s head by bringing up his mother and these cryptic stories from the past.

Although there’s is the obvious black and white to see Ozai as a cartoonishly evil war lord who has intentions of genocide there’s more to Ozai than that. Hopefully this analysis also resonates with anyone like myself who has/had a parent who shows these signs of narcissism and empathized with both Zuko and Azula because we know what kind of monsters those parents can be …

I’m not saying this is the ONLY lens to view Ozai and if the textual evidence wasn’t there maybe I would say I’m projecting but I think the case is pretty solid for the kind of villain Ozai is. He’s much more cerebral than this audience is giving credit for and it’s his villainy that ultimately defines many of the other characters and their paths.

[sharlmbracta]

i can't help but think that the two firelords in aang's fever dream would've been ozai's previous, early-staged designs, from the concept of the "firelord" to the concept of "ozai"

1.

this guy literally has fire shaped eyebrows and a fire nation insignia (or what it used to be?) stuck on his forehead. his blatant (stereotypical?) theme from his appearance is powerhungry(small eyes, bulky form), greedy-arrogant(eating grapes as a symbol?), brute-forced(war-themed clothing). I think this could be the very first design of him when creating the first idea of the "ultimate hero" and the "ultimate villain". The marks of the "first" can also be seen from the clothing design (the scarf? napkin? thingy around his chest) and simple color choices (simple red with simple yellow).

also you can see that he was agreed to have a very long and thin beard from the beginning which would feed on the "wisdom" "intelligence" and "strength" propaganda

2.

again, simple red and simple yellow.

clothing looks rather flashy, which means this look of him was also made at early stages of development and the atla fashion in general hasn't yet been stabilized. (: the flair in his wrists and the thing that goes across his shoulders to his chest. makes no sense. the top half looks like a flashy sleeping robe while the bottom half looks like... an outdoor activity metal skirt?)

he looks older than the previous one. does he? he looks more manipulative though. i think this is where his "slick tongue" personality was established bc a narrow eyes, narrow eyebrows character design kinda points to a stereotypical "rat person". i think. again long beard. that points to his high status or whatever.

this design looks like it was given to an earthbending trainer who haggled on money rather than actual teaching, who was assigned by toph's parents to be her earthbending teacher

3.

this is the very first time his face is actually shown. in seasons 1 and 2, his face was intentionally hidden, probably a tactic to bubble up the audience as "what could a monster like him look like 😱".

but ironically, he's a very normal looking guy. in fact, the most normal looking guy the designers could ever make intentionally. No part of him that could make anyone go "yep this is the face of the villain." this design of him is meant to convey that looks are often the most deceiving to your judgement. this ALSO shows when the gaang finds his baby picture in his beach house on ember island and mistake him for baby zuko.

it represents that everyone can go crazy with propaganda and an insane amount of power. like aang said, how everyone is capable of "great evil" and "great good".

taking katara's quote on the baby picture, "but he looks so sweet and innocent": his "innocent" look acts like a mask he puts on, as well as the mask of neutral expression, on top of the mask of his slick tongue.

the only thing that changes from here on is the frame of his face for anatomy i guess

below is also an impacting scene in my viewpoint:

how his face contorts from this

to this

in less than a second at azula's proposition of "burning it all to the ground". shows him that he's able to mask everything as he want it to, especially about stuff like neutral-face and power-face as that is NOT his ego-high power-tripping face:

THIS is his ego-high power-tripping face

and this is him putting back on his slick face right after a moment of being unable to mask his shock-rage and consequently rage-stripping himself

"now the universe delivers you to me like an 💅act 💅 of 💅 providence 💅" yep the providence that single-handedly blew your fucking ship up

also i forgot that the scene right after defeating ozai existed, i forgot how much of a drama queen he is:

"i'm STILL ALIVE"

and "i AM the phOEnix KING"

ok girlie fellow girlie

one more thing: he sounds genuinely proud of zuko when he commends him for "slaying" the avatar. and he reprimands aang for being "weak even with all the power in the world". looks like he really does think everything around power and ONLY power. hmm, i wonder who taught him that, hmm? tragic.

[hauntedhikingsociety]

i finally finished dual destinies. i had fun, but. it's not good. i think most fans agree, the 3d models and colours are ugly, the translation had a lot of basic errors, but the most frustrating part is the story. there's good ideas but they try to juggle too many characters and stories and it ends up being muddled.

so this is my. not how i would 'fix' dual destinies because tbh if i was really trying to fix this game i would simply say it should have been an actual sequel to aa4. but how i would rearrange the pieces to make it a more cohesive game on its own.

should be obvious but BIG SPOILERS FOR DUAL DESTINIES

overall changes:

no more dark age of the law. it's so fucking stupid "the dark age of the law started 8 years ago" does the original trilogy mean nothing to you. you're telling me dl-6 was the glorious age of the law get a grip. this added nothing to the story just say blackquill was wrongly convicted that happens EVERY GAME

no more turnabout academy. i'm sorry turnabout academy fans but it's too mixed up with the dark age of the law and frankly doesn't add anything. i feel juniper should have been playing a similar role to larry in aa1 as the tutorial defendant and a familiar face later

the central problem with dual destinies is that it can't decide if it's an apollo game or athena game or a phoenix game, and that makes the story weaker. so i would make it a game about the relationship between apollo and athena. since that's our central story thread, phoenix doesn't get his badge back until the very end of the game, giving those two more time to shine in court.

let's go case by case:

turnabout countdown

the main change i would make here is that athena is the lawyer the whole time. her having a breakdown because she has to do it alone and phoenix showing up is fine imo, in fact i like that athena has to deal with her ptsd in almost every case. but then it steals athena's moment by having her give up and phoenix take over, and also means that in the tutorial case, phoenix the one who needs to have the law explained to him when there's a rookie lawyer standing right there? honestly bizarre choice from the writers.

i would flip it so phoenix doesn't have his badge and can't take over, but shows up to provide emotional support in a mia-like role, which allows athena to continue defending with his help. the rest can progress as it was.

monstrous turnabout

again i liked this case and i don't think too many changes need to be made. However. trucy was so incredible sidelined in this game she's apollo's weirdgirl but she just dips at the first moment of tension, supposedly to 'look after jinxie' but then we never see her again. i'm fuming. if you want to replace apollo's weirdgirl, at least put some effort into it.

i would have apollo, trucy and athena investigate for this case together. athena and trucy have very different approaches to investigation. i'd like to see apollo and trucy have their dynamic disrupted by how direct and full speed ahead athena is at all times. maybe even argue about it a little. but by the end, they accept athena as the new member of the agency and get the not guilty verdict together, after which, maybe trucy hands the weirdgirl torch to athena and says she'll have more time for magic this way or something. in my vision, this is a game about apollo and athena's friendship, so that friendship has to feel earned, and this was the best place to do that.

turnabout academy

like i said, i would get rid of this one. its purpose in the plot is twofold: develop the character of juniper to how we meet her in turnabout countdown (which i think was unnecessary) and to hammer in the point about the dark age of the law (which i think was actively stupid)

instead. we needed a case where clay was the defendant. the way they introduced clay was so incredibly lazy my mouth dropped open. how is the player meant to feel any emotion about clay's death if he's just a random character? if they created a case where apollo was defending his best friend instead of athena defending hers then cosmic turnabout would have hurt.

i can't be bothered to come up with a whole plot but i would say the case wouldn't be space related, and would have a situation where someone confesses for someone else, as all the major cases do. we finish with a successful not guilty verdict and clay inviting them to his space launch (this would give athena a more concrete reason to be at the space centre and make her a more plausible suspect later)

cosmic turnabout

okay. here's where i start rearranging things. the first change i would make is instead of skipping straight to trial, keep the investigation segment for this one. it wouldn't have to be long, but i think instead of waiting until right at the end to reveal why apollo quit the agency, it would have been way more effective if the player sees athena lie.

think about it. by ace attorney convention, the defendant's always innocent. as players, we know this, and i never doubted athena's innocence for a second during turnabout tomorrow. what an insane metagame would it be if the player also doubts athena's motives. if we have to do the same mental gymnastics that apollo does. it would actually introduce something new in this game that's a fresh and interesting take on the ace attorney concept.

first trial can proceed the same way, but during the next investigation segment i would split it in two- in one half we play as athena and phoenix, and in the other we play as apollo and trucy, while they discover stuff like the footage of athena leaving the space museum for example. again, this makes the player suspicious of athena along with apollo.

but then you might think, okay but when athena gets accused who is going to defend her?

turnabout tomorrow

this is where there would have to be some mixing things around and a good dose of ace attorney bullshit but in turnabout tomorrow i would remove edgeworth entirely (i'm sorry i also thought the wrightworth banter was entertaining but in the interests of sticking to our core theme) and have apollo be the prosecutor. aura likes him and he has a reason to think athena did it.

then athena has no lawyer friend left to defend her (insert line about her being all alone and having no allies) but i would have blackquill act as her defence attorney. yes he's a prosecutor but we've had a prosecutor do the defence before and it's not even a real trial. because athena and blackquill are both suspects in metis' death there would have to be some shuffling while they work on defending each other. i would also have phoenix as the hostage in this situation rather than trucy, so he can offer support to the defence over the phone or through a robot, but this is still athena's case, and her moment to shine.

i'm aware this is a wild shuffle, but if i stick to my idea of this game being about the relationship between apollo and athena, the last trial should be apollo vs athena. it's not just about the truth of the case, it's about them breaking and repairing their trust. all those lines about how prosecutors and defence attorneys work together to discover the truth would be so sick if they were about the friends who we've been watching grow apart as they mend their relationship by discovering the truth.

after the fulbright reveal they can still swap out. blackquill becomes the prosecutor and apollo and athena take down the phantom together on the defence, reaffirming their friendship once again.

yes i mostly removed phoenix and completely removed edgeworth. that's because their presence was extraneous to the game's plot and themes and every time either one of them made a comment about the dark age of the law i was seized by the urge to punt my computer into a wall.

i did enjoy some parts of dual destinies and from what i hear the production was a bit rushed and all over the place- if capcom really did want to leave aa4 behind i really wish they'd put more thought and time into making this a good standalone game, instead of. constantly bringing back OT characters to overshadow the ones we already had.

[hoursofreading]

So I actually started my career in public education, I was a fourth grade teacher outside Phoenix. I was intensely focused on questions of educational equity: how do we ensure that a child’s zip code isn’t so deterministic of their life opportunities? And at the time, I thought schools were the answer (I was, it will probably not shock you to hear, part of Teach For America back in its heyday). I’ve always been interested in large systems-level questions — how do we change the odds altogether instead of just finding pockets that can beat the odds? So after teaching I went and got an education policy degree and spent quite a few years working on different facets of school reform. But I started to get frustrated. Because even though schools are inarguably important, we were pouring all this time and attention and money and personpower into the school day, and we weren’t seeing anywhere in the whole country sustainably transforming their outcomes. I stepped back and started to question the theory of change — what was missing? And when you ask that question, you very quickly end up in the dual world of early childhood development and family stability/economic security: an intersection where child care lives. So I shifted my full-time work to focus on child care & early education. The thing you quickly realize when going from K-12 education to the early years is that one has a LOT of money and the other has almost none. To put that into perspective, the U.S. spends over $800 billion a year in public money on K-12, and less than $40 billion on child care. And I started to question: why, why, why? Why do we treat the first five years of life, not to mention the hours/months outside of the school day & day, so radically differently? Why does it seem like we generally accept the premise that education is something to be provided for free, universally, to you and me and Jeff Bezos and whoever else, while care care is seen as an individual family obligation where you better not expect government help? That’s what led me to write Crawling Behind, which tried to unpack these questions and posit a simple counter: what if child care were free? The book dropped in 2019 right in the middle of a Democratic primary where child care was a fairly prominent issue, and then of course COVID put care in a harsh spotlight, so I have had increasing opportunities to write and speak and engage around child care issues. And I’ve become convinced that even some of my earlier work still accepted faulty premises. Child care isn’t just a program, it’s a human activity that undergirds all sorts of flourishing and freedom. Child care, in my view, should be seen as an American value and part of vital American social infrastructure right alongside schools and parks and libraries. Child care supports the healthy development of children, families, and communities. And when you start seeing child care in that light, it opens a whole different way of thinking and talking about the topic.

Guess What Private Equity is Doing to Childcare

[soleminisanction]

Spoilers for the Knights of the Zodiac live-action movie, for the five of you who care.

I'm legitimately intrigued by what little we get of Nero in film, and what could imply given the general lore of the series. What stood out to me:

Marin, who is stuck on a mystical island for vague "destiny says so" reasons (honestly it's just an excuse for why she can't help in the climax, and gives Seiya and Saori a safe place to retreat to once all is said and done), knows of him, telling Seiya, "I knew of a Knight once who fought only for power -- the strongest of Athena's knights, the Phoenix."

He uses his Phantom Demon to interrogate a guy, but doesn't get to use it in the fight with Seiya. He also doesn't lose that fight; it gets interrupted and he's blown away by Athena, opening the chance for him to still be a pretty brutal threat in the future.

One of the things he does for Guraad is build this big, mystical-looking device that's intended to like, suck out Athena's godly cosmos and destroy her. He describes this as "half" of his plan, with the other half being to steal the gold cloth that Guraad is using as... I think a power source? It's not exactly clear and doesn't really matter, point is that she has it and he takes it during the climax.

And then there's the details I mentioned in my last post about his "Humanity needs no gods" line and the earring that looks an awful lot like Shun/Shaun's triangle-tipped Andromeda Chain.

So like I said, it could very well be that he's there in his standard capacity as an agent of Sanctuary, sent to kill Athena and reclaim/steal the Gold Cloth for himself. But, like... imagine how interesting it would be if this version of him, for example, remembered that childhood encounter with Pandora, the one where she seemingly merged the soul of the god of death with his baby sibling. That would put a whole new spin on why he would've specifically learned/researched/developed the god-killer machine, and his particular drive to prevent them from returning to the human world.

Having Nero/Ikki know about Shaun/Shun's connection to Hades the entire time and be doing everything he can to prevent it would be a great way to work one of the most popular parts of the mythos more cohesively into the narrative. It'd also be a nice thematic parallel with what the film already does with both Sienna and Patricia, and provide a good reason for this version of Seiya -- who doesn't have the childhood friend connection with the other bronze saints/knights -- to find comradery with Shun and, through them, come to understand Nero.

IDK, I think it'd be really interesting. It probably won't happen given how little buzz this film has been getting but a fan can dream.

[ireviews]

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[trlvsn]

Random question since I know you like to have opinions, do you think phoenix should’ve gone back to lawyering after aa4? I feel like he would’ve been like nah I’m too old for this shit

OH MY GOD ANON. OH I HAVE A BIIIG OPINION ON THIS ONE.

listen. i have seen some people say he shouldn't have become a lawyer again and that it was more of a marketing strategy than a rational decision for his character, but phoenix didn't just become a lawyer, he became a mentor by becoming a lawyer.

phoenix's character arc is many things, but mostly, it's about finding yourself. at the end of aa1, we see quite an unexpected phrase about phoenix promising to figure out who he really is in the next cases, which doesn't really confirm to the other messages and ideas in the game. it makes sense later on though: he loses his memory in aa2, recalls his memories in aa3 and aa4... well, aa4 gives us a lot about his identity. either way, phoenix starts off as a guy with a savior complex, a guy who doesn't quite know who he is and a guy who doesn't know how to live up to his dead mentor and be something good. he learns, he gains a better sense of his identity and gets rid of the said savior complex, and then goes through a very huge development on his lonesome own, gaining awareness of the system and the world around him, how he can change that world and what really matters in general.

the only thing that remains, the thing that he carries with him is the desire to help those who are abandoned. in aa4, the entire legal system is: dark, cold, and full of despair, so he pulls it out of it's misery. he adopted trucy, for god's sake, that trait of his is something he will never get rid of because it's at his very core, it's just that now it's more healthy and reasonable.

so what does a man like him do, when the scene is set and there are brilliant young minds to be helped? what does a man like him do, when he remembers mia fey, a woman who worked alone for years to expose a man for his crimes, but took him in and became and excellent mentor? what does he do, when the only way to help people that he knows is from the defense's bench? he gets his badge back. he pretends to be clueless like in the old days, "whoopsie daisy, athena, i don't have a clue what evidence we should present... maybe you try?", because he's kind of an asshole and because it works, he is there as backup, as someone to rely on, but not too much, only if things get especially tough. if he wasn't a lawyer and simply acted as a consultant, could he really provide that much of an assistance in times of need? would he have the power? the authority?

to me, the badge was a formality, a tool, but a strategically necessary one. phoenix goes from mentee to loner to mentor, not from lawyer to poker player to lawyer. it's a progression that makes sense and that could have admittedly been executed better, but it still makes sense in my mind.

also, mia and phoenix parallels are very important to me, okay.

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An analysis of props and scene design in "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)"

This 87 episode TV series tells the tragic love story between Ru Yi and Emperor Qianlong, and the fog of history creates infinite imagination for creators. Although the stories of Emperor Qianlong and Empress Ruyi in the Tv seires are mostly fabricated, art originates from life, and the plot design in the play conforms to the logic of character development and artistic reality (Yang and Chen, 2019). More than a dozen palace scenes were designed at a cost of billions of yuan, providing the audience with a unique experience.

Exquisite design of hairstyle and props (1) The meaning of flowers: In ancient China, flowers were used to describe beautiful women, and they also represented the image of women are gentle and beautiful. The two main types of flowers that appear in this TV drama are plum and skyflower. Red plums represent the elegant character of Ruyi. The green plum potted plant gifted by Emperor Qianlong to Ruyi, which looked like a withered branch after the two split, bloomed again after Emperor Qianlong's longing for Ruyi and his tragic passing. In addition, there are mostly scenes with snow, and there are many blooming sky flowers in these scenes, which symbolize the character of Ruyi's forbearance.

screenshoot of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)

(2) The change in Ruyi's hairstyle design symbolizes her different levels The character design in this TV drama is also very beautiful, especially the hairstyle design of the protagonist Ru Yi. From the beginning of the first episode, Ru Yi's hairstyle was a long braid with very few decorations on her head. She only had a little peach blossom decoration, because at this time, Ru Yi was only in her twenties, and the makeup artist, through exquisite skills and handling of Ru Yi's hairstyle, made the actor in her 40s change from a visual appearance to a 20-year-old. After living in the palace for a few years, Ruyi's status also improved, so her hairstyle became more complicated. At this time, she no longer had the long braid style she used to have, but instead wore the exclusive "Qi tou" hairstyle of the imperial concubines on her head, and she wore decorative items such as jade butterflies, glass flowers, etc., all of which were made using traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Finally, when Ruyi became the queen, she wore a decoration called "Dianzi", which was like a hat. This unique hat was decorated with many phoenix shaped decorations, which also reflected her noble status. So Ruyi can also witness her growth from her hairstyle design.

screenshoot of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)

RUYI ( ROYAL LOVE IN THE PALACE ) Youtube (2019). Available at:https://youtu.be/UszCzxcZ5Kwsi=_bP4ePDOStgKK4ko(Accessed: 16 February 2024)

2.Unique ideas and renovations in architectural space Ruyi is a pure and kind character in this TV drama, as she only pursues love with Emperor Qianlong and does not consider intrigues, which also leads to her tragedy. Although the plot setting of the drama is plain, the content is not vulgar and contains certain thoughts of Buddhism and Taoism. The philosophical thinking of emptiness and nothingness reflected in the plot setting is different from the simple and rough way of "tooth for tooth, eye for eye" in most palace fighting TV dramas (Xu, 2020). So the most complex and exquisite palace in this plot is the Yikun Palace, where the protagonist is like Yi. However, in history, the Yikun Palace in the Forbidden City of Beijing was not as complex and exquisite as in TV dramas. Firstly, in order to shape the image of the protagonist, the design of the Yikun Palace in TV dramas has doubled its area based on the historical prototype of the Yikun Palace. The entire palace, under the treatment of the TV drama's color scheme, is dark blue, representing the sinister and unfathomable nature of the palace, It also implies the final tragic love of Ruyi. Secondly, in order to demonstrate the identity of Empress Ruyi, the director designed a large white peacock woodblock behind Ruyi's throne, and the white peacock also represents the phoenix, symbolizing the majesty of the empress. Distinctively, there are many potted orchids placed in the Yikun Palace, and the entire palace design revolves around the theme of bamboo. For example, bamboo is carved and decorated on the screens in the main hall and on the curtains in the side halls. Bamboo represents noble character, which also symbolizes the protagonist Ruyi's adherence to pure love and kind and noble character in the dark palace.

In short, in this TV drama, the protagonist's props and scenes related to Ruyi are based on reference to the art history of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, and many innovative designs are made, which are worth appreciating by the audience

Reference:

Yang , J & Chen,  W. (2019). Analysis of the artistic characteristics of the TV drama Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Audio-visual (04),93-94.doi:10.19395/j.cnki.1674-246x. 2019.04. 050. (Accessed: 16 February 2024)

Xu,W. (2020). Aesthetic analysis of the TV series Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. New film and play (01),216-219.Available at:https://www.cnki.net (Accessed: 16 February 2024)

RUYI ( ROYAL LOVE IN THE PALACE ) Youtube(2019) . Available at:https://youtu.be/UszCzxcZ5Kwsi=_bP4ePDOStgKK4ko(Accessed: 16 February 2024)

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Dr. Karen Hawk’s Client-Centered Approach to Therapy in Phoenix

Understanding Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, is a compassionate and non-directive approach that places the client at the heart of the therapeutic process. Developed by psychologist Carl Rogers, this method prioritizes the individual’s experiences, emotions, and innate ability to grow and heal. Dr. Karen Hawk, a trusted psychologist in Phoenix, integrates this philosophy into her practice, ensuring that each client feels seen, heard, and empowered on their journey toward mental well-being.

Unlike traditional therapy models that may focus on diagnosing and treating specific mental health conditions, client-centered therapy embraces a holistic view of healing. The therapist provides a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Dr Karen Hawk Psychologist Phoenix approach fosters self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges.

The Core Principles of Dr. Hawk’s Approach

Dr Karen Hawk Psychologist client-centered therapy is grounded in three essential principles: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. These elements create a therapeutic environment that promotes trust and encourages meaningful personal growth.

Unconditional Positive Regard Dr. Hawk believes in the fundamental worth of every individual. She approaches each client with warmth, respect, and acceptance, regardless of their struggles or past experiences. This nonjudgmental stance allows clients to be open about their emotions and challenges, knowing they will be met with understanding rather than criticism. By fostering a space of complete acceptance, she helps clients develop greater self-compassion and confidence.

Empathy Empathy is at the core of Dr. Hawk’s therapeutic process. She strives to deeply understand each client’s experiences from their perspective, offering a level of connection that makes them feel valued and understood. Rather than imposing solutions, she listens attentively, helping clients recognize their emotions and explore ways to address their concerns in a way that aligns with their personal values.

Congruence (Genuineness) Dr. Hawk prioritizes authenticity in her interactions. She does not hide behind a clinical or distant persona but instead engages with clients as a genuine and compassionate human being. By modeling honesty and emotional openness, she encourages clients to be their true selves, creating a dynamic of trust and mutual respect. This transparency helps clients feel safe in sharing their deepest thoughts and emotions.

How Dr. Hawk Helps Clients Overcome Challenges

Life presents a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, from anxiety and depression to relationship difficulties and self-doubt. Dr. Karen Hawk’s client-centered approach allows individuals to process their experiences in a way that empowers them to take control of their mental well-being.

Navigating Anxiety and Stress Anxiety can be overwhelming, often making individuals feel powerless in the face of uncertainty. Dr Karen Hawk Psychologist Phoenix empathetic guidance helps clients identify the root causes of their anxiety and develop coping mechanisms that align with their personal strengths. Through self-exploration and emotional support, clients learn to approach challenges with resilience and confidence.

Overcoming Depression and Self-Doubt Depression often brings feelings of worthlessness, isolation, and hopelessness. Dr Karen Hawk Psychologist provides a compassionate space where clients can express their emotions freely and without judgment. By reinforcing their inherent value and encouraging self-reflection, she helps clients rediscover their sense of purpose and self-worth.

Improving Relationships and Communication Whether in romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics, effective communication is key to healthy interactions. Dr. Hawk assists clients in understanding their emotions and communication patterns, enabling them to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. By fostering self-awareness and empathy, she helps clients navigate conflicts with clarity and confidence.

Supporting Personal Growth and Self-Discovery For many individuals, therapy is not just about overcoming difficulties but also about growing into the best version of themselves. Dr. Hawk’s approach encourages deep self-reflection, helping clients align their actions with their values and aspirations. Whether they are seeking career fulfillment, personal clarity, or a stronger sense of identity, she provides the guidance necessary to unlock their potential.

The Power of a Safe and Supportive Space

One of the most significant aspects of client-centered therapy is the creation of a space where individuals feel truly heard. Many people struggle to find an environment where they can express themselves openly without fear of judgment or misunderstanding. Dr. Hawk offers this essential support, allowing clients to explore their emotions freely and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals who may have felt dismissed or invalidated in the past. Whether someone has experienced childhood trauma, difficult relationships, or societal pressures, Dr Karen Hawk Psychologist Phoenix ensures that their voice is acknowledged and their emotions are validated. In doing so, she fosters a sense of empowerment that enables clients to take meaningful steps toward healing.

Why Choose Dr. Karen Hawk in Phoenix?

Dr. Karen Hawk’s reputation as a compassionate and highly skilled psychologist in Phoenix has made her a trusted resource for individuals seeking therapy. Her commitment to client-centered care ensures that each person she works with receives a personalized and deeply supportive experience. She understands that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process and tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Her work is not about prescribing solutions or forcing change but about guiding clients toward self-discovery and emotional well-being. By empowering individuals to find their own answers, she helps them build lasting confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.

Embracing Healing and Growth

Therapy is a journey of self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. With Dr. Karen Hawk’s client-centered approach, individuals in Phoenix can find the support they need to cultivate self-acceptance, improve relationships, and develop the confidence to lead fulfilling lives. Her dedication to creating a compassionate and empowering therapeutic space makes her a valuable ally in mental health and personal development.

For those seeking a therapist who prioritizes empathy, authenticity, and client empowerment, Dr. Karen Hawk offers a guiding light on the path to well-being.

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Surprising Trends: Why 63% of Investors are Flocking to Pune's Real Estate

Pune is often called the “Oxford of the East.” It has been a hotbed for education, technology, and vibrant culture for years. But in the last few years, it has also emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for real estate in India. An astonishing 63% of investors are flocking to the real estate market in Pune, marking a shift in property investment trends. What then is driving such an interest surge, and why should you purchase property in Pune? In the following blog post, we break down the crucial factors driving such growth and shine a light into the future for Pune’s real estate market.

1. Blooming Pune Real Estate Market

The Pune market has experienced growth steadily. Not only does the city attract many local investors but also a growing number of investors from outside town. This trend is quite pronounced in terms of both residential and commercial property trends. As a growing economic city, infrastructure institutions, IT companies, and units of manufacturing help the properties blossom.

Real estate consultants in Pune report a marked increase in property investments in those areas that provide both modern amenities and easy connectivity to key business districts. Whether it’s for residential properties in Pune or commercial real estate Pune, there’s something for every investor in this dynamic city.

2. Affordable Housing and Lucrative Investment Opportunities

The most important factor that attracts a lot of investors is the affordability factor. The property prices are relatively competitive as compared to other metropolitan cities such as Mumbai or Delhi. In Pune, a buyer can have a wide variety of options within his budget. From affordable housing Pune to premium luxury homes Pune, the city caters to every type of investor.

For first-time homebuyers Pune, the relatively lower price points make it an attractive destination to enter the property market. With the rise of affordable housing projects and a growing middle class, Pune’s real estate offers promising returns on investment in both the short and long term.

3. Luxury Homes and Smart Homes in Pune

While affordability remains a key driver, luxury homes Pune are also witnessing strong demand, especially in upscale areas. Pune has seen a surge in the construction of high-end properties, including smart homes that offer cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and comfort. These properties are ideal for affluent buyers looking for a blend of opulence and modernity.

For those who are interested in the trend of smart homes in Pune, the real estate consultants have seen significant queries and investment in this trend. The trend for tech-enabled living is giving a new face to the luxury housing market. This trend attracts investors who would want to capitalise on it.

4. Best Areas to Buy Property in Pune

One of the most common questions that potential investors ask is, “Where are the best areas to buy property in Pune?” and affordable housing in pune The answer is subjective, as it depends on your preferences. However, there are some of the top areas that are becoming hotspots for property investment: Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Hinjewadi, and Wakad, which will provide a perfect balance of residential amenities, commercial hubs, and excellent connectivity.

For those targeting residential properties in Pune, the above localities provide excellent options to purchase a property in Pune due to the fact that these localities are located close to the key IT and industrial destinations. Commercially, Viman Nagar, Magarpatta, and Phoenix Market City are rapidly emerging as top locations for offices and shops.

5. Pune Real Estate Developers and Quality of Construction

Pune is one of the places having some of India’s most prominent real estate developers who have really shaped up the city’s scenario. They believe in completing the projects which best meet the evolving demands of the residential as well as commercial customers. From affordable housing in Pune to luxury apartments, the quality and the current construction norms of the buildings remain their primary goals.

Property consultancy services in Pune are also gaining ground, helping prospective buyers guide through the entire property buying process Pune. These consultants guide in every step while either buying, selling, or investing in real estate in Pune.

6. Pune Real Estate Market Analysis for 2025

Looking ahead, Pune’s real estate market is expected to continue its upward trajectory. Real estate trends Pune 2025 indicate further growth, driven by infrastructural development, government initiatives, and the growing influx of professionals and businesses. The city’s real estate market is becoming increasingly mature, with a clear shift toward sustainable, smart, and tech-driven homes.

Commercial real estate Pune is expected to expand greatly in the next few years, as co-working spaces increase and more businesses establish their operations in the city. For investors seeking long-term growth, Pune property investment has much to offer in both residential and commercial sectors.

7. Pune Property Investment Guide

A Pune property investment guide will prove very valuable to those wanting to enter the market. Thorough market analysis, selecting the right area, and knowing local laws and regulations must be well considered before any purchase is made. The buying process for property in Pune is often quite intricate; however, real estate consultants and property advisors are on hand to assist and advise investors who can then make well-informed decisions.

In addition, Pune property selling tips will help optimize seller returns in preparation for selling a property at the best possible time.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Pune’s real estate market is booming due to its affordability, diverse property options, and a thriving economy. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, there are abundant opportunities in both residential and commercial real estate Pune. Navigating the real estate trends of 2025 in Pune will be smooth and rewarding with the expert advice of real estate consultancy India.

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Open Your Future: Top CNA Certificate Programs for 2024 and Beyond

Unlock Your future: Top CNA Certificate⁣ Programs ‌for ‍2024 and Beyond

The demand for Certified Nursing ⁢Assistants (cnas) is growing rapidly as the healthcare industry faces ⁤increased pressures from an aging population and a⁤ focus on better patient care. If you’re considering a career⁢ in healthcare,​ enrolling in a CNA certificate program can ​be a stepping stone‌ to a fulfilling profession. ‍In this article, we will explore the top CNA certificate ⁣programs for 2024​ and beyond,‍ providing insights into their‍ unique features, benefits, and practical‍ tips for success.

Why Become‌ a CNA?

Before we delve into specific programs,‌ let’s⁢ look at why pursuing a CNA certification can be a transformative decision:

High Demand: With the‍ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting ⁤a 8%⁢ job ⁣growth for ‌CNAs by ⁢2030, job ⁤security is high.

Gateway to Advanced Roles: Manny CNAs go on to become Registered Nurses (RNs) or other⁢ healthcare professionals.

Flexible Work Hours: CNA roles often offer a variety of shifts to accommodate different schedules.

Rewarding Experience: ⁤Working directly with patients is⁤ fulfilling and impactful.

Top CNA Certificate Programs ⁢for 2024

here​ are some of the‍ best ⁢CNA programs available in 2024, designed ⁣to prepare you ⁣for a prosperous career ⁤in healthcare:

Program Provider

Location

Duration

Tuition

Certifying Exam Included?

Brookline ‌College

Phoenix, AZ

4 weeks

$1,800

Yes

National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)

Online

Self-paced

$300

Yes

Florida⁢ Atlantic University (FAU)

Boca Raton, FL

6 weeks

$975

Yes

Hometown Training Center

Remote

8 weeks

$600

No

1.⁤ Brookline College

Brookline College offers a ‌fast-paced and intensive ‍CNA certificate program in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 4-week program is perfect‍ for those looking to ‍jumpstart their career quickly. With a focus on hands-on ⁤training and ⁤patient ‍care skills,⁤ Brookline ensures you’re well-prepared for ‌the licensing exam.

2. NNAAP

The⁢ National ⁤Nurse Aide⁣ Assessment ‍Program ⁤(NNAAP) offers an ‍online option ⁢for aspiring ‍CNAs. This self-paced program allows students to learn at ​their convenience. The ⁢exam is included and recognized in various states, ⁣making it a great choice if you ​need adaptability.

3. Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

FAU offers a well-rounded 6-week certificate program that includes clinical experiences,which are essential for real-world application. Located in Boca Raton, this program is tailored for students aiming to work in diverse healthcare settings.

4.Hometown ‍Training Center

This remote program is ​designed for individuals who may⁢ have‍ scheduling conflicts ​but still want to earn their CNA certification. It’s an 8-week course⁤ that ​covers the fundamentals ‌of patient​ care, although it ⁢does not include an exam as part of ​the pricing.

Benefits of a CNA Certification

Now that⁣ we’ve explored ‍some of the top programs, let’s discuss the benefits of obtaining a CNA certification:

Skill Development: CNAs ⁢acquire essential skills​ in patient care,⁢ including⁤ hygiene assistance, ‌mobility support,⁤ and ⁣vital sign monitoring.

Certification Recognition: Completing ​a CNA program makes you an eligible candidate for certification across many states.

networking ‌Opportunities: Training frequently enough ‌includes exposure⁣ to healthcare professionals,‌ enhancing job prospects.

Financial Aid Options: Many schools offer financial aid ​or payment plans‍ to assist students.

Practical Tips for Success in CNA Programs

To make the most out of your CNA training, consider ​these practical tips:

Stay Organized: Keep track⁤ of your course materials and deadlines ​to manage your time efficiently.

Practice Hands-On Skills: Utilize ⁢clinical labs and⁤ simulation sessions to reinforce what you learn in theory.

Build a Study group: ⁢ Collaborating with fellow students can enhance understanding ⁤and retention of⁢ material.

Seek Mentorship: Connect with experienced⁤ CNAs to ​gain insight and advice on navigating the healthcare landscape.

Real Experiences: Case Studies

Many successful CNAs share their journeys and how their education shaped their‌ careers. For example:

Jane’s Journey

Jane enrolled in the⁤ Brookline College‍ CNA program after realizing her ⁤passion for healthcare. Within two⁣ months, she secured a ⁢job⁣ at a local⁢ nursing home and is‍ now pursuing her RN degree‌ while working part-time.“The program’s instructors were incredibly supportive and ‍prepared me for the real-world ​challenges of caregiving,” she ⁢says.

David’s Path

David took the NNAAP online ‍program while working⁢ full-time. He appreciated the flexibility,‌ which allowed him to study at his own pace. After ⁤certification, he landed​ a ‌CNA position at a hospital and is enthusiastic about advancing his career into nursing.“I never thought I could turn my passion ‍into a ‌career, but CNA training opened so many doors,” he shares.

Conclusion

Embarking on a CNA⁤ career⁢ is an excellent decision for those seeking ​purpose,stability,and the opportunity to make ⁢a difference in peopel’s⁢ lives. The top CNA certificate ‌programs ⁢for 2024‍ offer a variety of paths to certification,whether you prefer an intensive ​classroom ​experience or‌ the flexibility of online learning. By considering your educational options, understanding‌ the‌ benefits, ⁣and ⁣following practical tips for success, you can unlock your future ‌in healthcare. Take the first step today, and⁤ transform your passion for​ caring ​into a rewarding profession as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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