#and the cast has to take it back before francis ruins christmas by “giving the world the gift of anime titties!”

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Had an idea for a Computer Deity character in the AU.

Archive, the personification of the Digital Multiverse's memory. He knows the entire history of their version of the internet, though if you want to ask him about a particularly past event you have to know exactly what to ask for because that's way too much information for one Program to have in their active memory so he has to go digging through his code's massive storage section, and if you're not specific enough he might not be able to find the right story.

He also moonlights as the Digital Multiverse's version of Santa Claus. Many Servers (particularly ones based on popular media like the SMG worlds) do, admittedly, have their own version, or even multiple, but he does it for everybody. He's even got a North Pole-themed home Server and appropriately Christmas-y assistant Programs (and assistant Viruses. Internet Santa doesn't discriminate).

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Rosewell Ray V. Cabusas

August 03, 2018 | 12:27am

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“That’s all that matters. The greatest thing is to have someone who loves you and—and to love in return. People who haven’t got it—or had it—don’t believe that, but it’s the truth.”

What’s with the quote, you ask? Well, I may not be as engrossed as everybody else when it comes to chick flicks and such but hey! Everybody has their soft and weak spots. I may not be interested by the very first time I lay my eyes on a piece but soon you’ll find me sitting hunched at the edge of the room – crying and reflecting on what I have just watched or read. Oh, the sentiments in the literature and films we’ve indulged ourselves with.

Today, I will be sharing my favorite scene from a British historical drama I’ve been patronizing since season 1. Hey hey hey! Don’t leave me just yet! I ,myself, was really not into historical genre long before I came about but trust me, it gets better once you've widen your boundaries! So lemme start with my looooong erratic remarks about my favorite drama scene. *cue jazz music*

Entitled as Poldark, it is based from Winston Graham’s book with the same title. This all-new version of the vintage Masterpiece series stars Aidan Turner as Capt. Ross Poldark. Yes!! Aidan Turner! Who portrayed a character from Jackson's The Hobbit adaptation named Kili- the youngest of the thirteen dwarves who set out on Thorin Oakenshield's quest to conquer Erebor. (Let me put a brake on that before I begin to fantasize about Tolkien beings).

Going back!! The story begins In the late 18th century, Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his home in Cornwall after three years in the army. Upon his return home, he discovers his father has died, his estate in ruins and in debt, and his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth is engaged to his cousin Francis. Wow, a warm homecoming surprise for a soldier returning from war. Yet, Capt. Poldark stood firm. Ain’t nobody is bringin' my man downnn. While in quest in saving the family’s long running mine business; In town, he encounters a young woman named Demelza, dressed as a boy. After learning that her father beats her, Poldark offers her lodging and work as a kitchen maid. He then strives to help his father's tenants and the people of the village while attempting to run the copper mines he inherited, sought after by his rival, the greedy and arrogant George Warleggan.

•Ross Venor Poldark•

•Elizabeth Chynoweth Warleggan•

•Demelza Carne Poldark•

Its fourth season is currently airing this year!! With fast paced jawdropping revelations, thrilling scenes and unexpected turn of events, Poldark always keeps me at the edge of my seat.... or bed. Even though are more than 30 episodes released, there's only one scene that I’m totally diggin and will share. After seeing this drama I've came to ask myself, what is it like to live in the 18th century where romantic love letters and songs are a norm? Where love is expressed through exquisite art--to feel every stroke of letters they write; that every words they speak and sing are music to their love one's ears. What does it feel like?? Welp!! Fast-forward to Season 1 Episode 4 where Demelza is already wed to Capt. Poldark. Too soon? See here why. <--tis a link

Now, where do I start? I don’t even now where to begin to describe how utterly perfect every single millisecond of this scene is. I thought it impossible to choose a favorite scene from this episode because it’s been an unadultered Demelza/Ross relationship, however, then came this and I forgot about everything else. It was Christmas Eve when Demelza and Ross are invited in a small feast at Nampara. While chillin (cause its cold) near the fireplace, Elizabeth plays a harp for the guests. As they clap after Elizabeth's graceful performance, a guest provocatively asked Demelza to play something- with the idea that Demelza is just a scullery maid. Ross intervenes saying that Demelza rather sings. With no other choice, Demelza- who don't even play instruments, walked towards the harp then unexpectedly plucks the right string out of nervousness. Then she began to sing. There was none which could compete with Demelza singing her soul-stirring love song. It resonates across the whole room and deeply moves everyone. Demelza’s clear voice full of unsaid feelings makes an impact on the listeners (I would like to be included too thank you very much); and Elizabeth immediatelly realizes that her harp could never compare this.

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The Wild Red Rose

“I’d pluck a fair rose for my love;

I’d pluck a red rose blowing.

Love’s in my heart a-trying so to prove.

What your heart’s knowing.

I’d pluck a finger on a thorn,

I’d pluck a finger bleeding.

Red is my heart a-wounded and forlorn

And your heart needing.”

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Everyone is listening to Demelza, but it’s clear that there is is only one man to whom the song is for. Everybody is moved by the performance because Demelza’s song touches the hearts of those who know how to feel love and even those who don’t, because its message is so strong and clear and beautiful in its frankness - it’s HER LOVE CONFESSION to her husband. It’s as close as she dares to voice her love in front of him. She bewitches him and it’s as if everyone else in the room vanished and he truly saw her for the first time. When she looks up and watches him, Ross can’t keep his eyes from her and he feels every note and word and it makes him tremble. And in that moment, as the comprehension dawns he finally realizes the meaning of her song and it takes his breath away - that HIS WIFE doesn’t need to learn to LIKE him at all because SHE ALREADY LOVES HIM! Awww, the loving and proud smile! I also love the fact that Ross actually suggests that Demelza sings because he is indirectly admitting that he loves her signing and thinks it beautiful - remember when he secretly listened to her at the beginning of the episode.

In this moment, for the first time I truly believe that Ross loves her in return. For him, Elizabeth has been a regret and a wound of the past; something that could have been and he is not yet able to let go nor to stop asking himself how it could have been. And I think the reason why it’s taking him such a long time to indentify his feelings for Demelza as love is because they are completely different from what he’s felt for Elizabeth - stronger, deeper, more profound, raw and intense. This is no longer the first naive and hopeful love but the love that lasts a lifetime and endures everything.

So there we have it!! A very huge kudos to Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, the whole Poldark cast and crew for successfully bringing to life one of Graham’s timeless masterpiece. I still can’t deny the fact that this scene will be haunting me forever. A very short verse yet the lyrics! Wow. Beyond being frankly a confession-- it also clearly suggests that even though there’s a feeling of pain and sorrow, she would still do whatever it takes to give everything what her love desires. Demelza is quite aware that her husband is still suppressed to the first woman he loved with the society never failing to remind Demelza what her stand is. It makes her think that she could never compare to Elizabeth's, but then she has nothing more to offer than only herself to the man she loves- who ,too, is broken. Then rolled the ending credits. I admit I was left in awe for a moment thinking what could’ve possibly happened in the succeeding episodes...