#as a guardian angel this is true

[beepshroom]

[dazais-guardian-angel]

Chapter 110 is 13 pages long welcome to hell!!! so in a lot of ways this is just more fuel for a theory that I've had for a few weeks now, that's only gotten stronger with each recent season 5 episode, which is that the last episode of the season is gonna end on 110, and that Asagiri/Harukawa and Bones have been collaborating to make this happen, specifically because it's a major turning point that would be the only good place to end the season on.

When we started getting especially long chapters again (like from 25-35ish pages, with the exception of 107.5, the last two being some of the longest we've ever had), at first I just assumed that Asagiri/Harukawa got freed up from some other obligations they'd been having to cause the extremely short/half chapters, like promotional stuff for the anime/Beast movie, or working on light novels. But then 109 happened, with the "supposed" death of Dazai, and heavy emphasis at the end on how literally everyone is at their lowest point right now, and I got to thinking. 11 episodes is a strangely specific number for an anime season -- why not 12, or 13, or even 10, like you'd usually see? Why have we gotten suddenly gotten two 35 page chapters out of nowhere, that's almost unheard of at this point? They're both beautiful chapters, don't get me wrong (as always), and maybe A/H simply just didn't want to cut them in halves because they felt like the full emotional impact wouldn't hit/that there were no good cutoff points in them, but you can't deny that it's surprising, after all the shorter chapters we've been getting. Why has the anime been going at such insanely breakneck pacing for the most part ever since around the Sunday Tragedy chapters, even more so than it has in the past? So much so that it feels dangerously close to overtaking the manga?

Well, maybe, just maybe, it's because..... Asagiri decided a long time ago that whatever happens in 110 is the only point that feels "season finale"-worthy enough, in an arc that still isn't anywhere close to being completely wrapped up, and so both the manga and the anime have been specifically coordinated to reach that part within 2 and a half weeks of each other?

I've seen a lot of people now think season 5 will end with 109, and as much as my sadistic side would find that hilarious, I honestly don't think they'd do that and realistically don't want it to happen; it'd be so cruel to cliffhanger the anime for years like that, and just doesn't feel like a season cliffhanger BSD would do, a series that is ultimately hopeful and uplifting. Seasons 2 and 3 had a positive, conclusive ending; the only reasons seasons 1 and 4 didn't was because they're technically not really full seasons of their own, and are more like the first cour of another "season" that also came out that same year (seasons 1 and 2 both aired in 2016, so they're more like one big season, and seasons 4 and 5 have both aired this year, so they're also more like one big season, again taking into account how episodes 12 and 50 are not satisfying finales like episodes 24, 37, and hypothetically, 61, are). I really can't see season 5 ending with Dazai and Fukuzawa's supposed deaths, Sigma being unconscious and maybe close to death, Atsushi being vulnerable and limbless again, everyone we love still vampires, and the entire world being basically doomed; that's just too depressing and not like BSD at all. However, having said that, if it doesn't end there, there really isn't any good place to end the season before that, either, that feels in any way satisfying or like a finale at all. And so, to me, that only leaves after 109: chapter 110.

I think things are really gonna turn around next chapter. Like I said, everyone is at their lowest point right now, it cannot possibly get any worse, the framing of Dazai, Fukuzawa, and sskk at the end of 109 is telling us that; this is the time for the heroes to finally start winning again, with Aya being so close to pulling out the sword, and for all the thematic reasons other people have talked about to death that I don't need to go into here again. This upcoming chapter being so short again makes a part of me wary of 110 being "the one", so to speak, I won't lie, but at the same time, it's very possible that it needs to be that short because that's all the final episode of the season will be able to reasonably fit in, since it's already gonna be VERY close if they do make it all the way to 109. And at the end of the day, I don't doubt at all that Asagiri and Harukawa can make these the most monumental and game-changing mere 13 pages ever if they wanted to; a chapter does not at all need to be extremely long in order to be an important and impactful one, even if short ones we've gotten in the past haven't felt the most important.

An additional thought I've had, though this is much more crack territory than all this already is, is that since we know from Anime Expo that a Stormbringer movie at some point is highly likely (judging from Asagiri's reaction when someone brought it up), it's possible that chapter 110 and thus the final episode will involve the long-anticipated return of Verlaine and/or Adam, or at least some other major reference to Stormbringer, that would naturally and smoothly lead into a Stormbringer movie to explain things to people who haven't read the novel. It would make a lot of sense, especially since the s4 OP has the Old World sign behind Chuuya, which might be a hint that this has been in the works ever since seasons 4/5 were first in planning with Asagiri. We also know that Dazai and Chuuya's voice actors apparently struggled to record their lines together this season, which probably relates to 101 and possibly 109, but it could be 110 too.... I could be very wrong, as I'm no expert on this kind of thing, but I kinda doubt they would bring Chuuya's actor in for just the vampire growls, and Asagiri placing heavy emphasis on Chuuya's importance this season in that one interview gives me the impression that he's talking about much more than just 101/109. But that's the least solid evidence I have, that's just mostly based on vibes I get.

So basically, I think a lot of factors -- the unusual episode count, how close the anime is to catching up to the manga with three whole episodes left, the seemingly arbitrary recent chapter lengths, and the climactic events of 109 -- can tell us that 110 might be a very, VERY big deal. Again, there's of course no way this arc is anywhere near close to being finished, with so much left to address and resolve, but since it is currently incomplete in the manga, unlike the previously adapted arcs, if the anime was going to adapt it at all, they'd have to find a place that feels satisfying enough to end this season, knowing there won't be more anime for a long time after this, and so I think they specifically planned for that, from both Bones' and A/H's sides. 10 episodes might not have been enough to reach that point, but 12 or 13 might have been too many it wouldn't have been if Bones actually decided to slow down and let the story breathe the way it needs to, but this post isn't meant to criticize the anime, so maybe 11 was just right. And maybe Asagiri and Harukawa specifically pushed to make recent chapters longer than usual, in order to make sure that the manga reached the story content in 110 the monthly release right before season 5 was to end.

Is this just copium? Absolutely. Am I going to look like an absolute clown in two days when this post ages like milk? Probably. But the evidence is There, so let me just enjoy my delusions until Sunday, okay 🥂🫡

[wilgrhm]

[localrants]

"Gut feelings are guardian angels."

-'Signs from source', Instagram.

[throughquieteyes]

Through Her Eyes

@associatedwithpumpkin

When I think about how my best friend sees me, it feels like stepping into a warm light I didn’t know I needed. Her recent words struck a chord so deep, I can still feel their resonance in my heart. She described me as someone who fiercely advocates for the misunderstood, who feels so deeply that even strangers’ pain can bring tears to my eyes. She said I was a guardian angel, a superhero.

At first, I felt overwhelmed by her description. A part of me questioned if I deserved such kindness, but then I realized that her words held a truth I often overlook. She sees me not just for who I am, but for who I strive to be. She sees my tears not as a weakness but as proof of my heart’s strength. She understands the fire that fuels my compassion and the scars that deepen my empathy.

Her love is a mirror that reflects the best parts of me, the parts I sometimes forget exist. And in her words, I found not just validation, but inspiration—to keep caring, to keep fighting for those who need it most, and to keep being the person she believes I am.

To be seen like this is a gift. It’s humbling and uplifting all at once. Her words remind me that we don’t walk through this life alone. The love of a best friend, someone who truly understands your soul, can light up even the darkest corners.

So, when she says I’m a guardian angel, I want her to know that she’s mine, too. 😇

[callmegaith]

In the best kind of way Make your move, what's your move? I've entered your veins And I'm carving my way through your thoughts All at once (x)

[napoftustar]

no more suffering??????🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 please please please aaaAAaaaaaaaaaa

[holycatsandrabbits]

43 days to go until Good Omens season 2!!

As part of the @gomenseveryday event, please enjoy this (old) fic with a countdown of its own: 

When Anthony Crowley finally gets a Guardian Angel at the age of 48, he thinks perhaps that his lifelong streak of bad luck is ending. Until he learns that in three months, he’s destined to either save the world or die trying. It doesn’t help that the angel Aziraphale is the most beautiful person Crowley has ever seen, as well as a ridiculous, fussy, rebellious hedonist. Crowley’s not surprised to find himself falling for him. After all, it’s just one more bit of bad luck to fancy your Guardian Angel.

Rated M, NSFW

Chapters: 8/8 Fandom: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Good Omens (TV) Rating: Mature, NSFW Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Aziraphale/Crowley (Good Omens), Beelzebub/Dagon (Good Omens) Characters: Aziraphale (Good Omens), Crowley (Good Omens), Human Crowley (Good Omens) - Character, Dog (Good Omens), Beelzebub (Good Omens), Dagon (Good Omens), Madame Tracy (Good Omens), Gabriel (Good Omens), Michael (Good Omens), The Bentley (Good Omens) Additional Tags: Human Crowley (Good Omens), Guardian Angel Aziraphale (Good Omens), ace characters, Pansexual Character, Gay Character, Genderfluid Character, nb character, BAMF Aziraphale (Good Omens), Protective Aziraphale (Good Omens), clever Crowley (Good Omens), clever Aziraphale (Good Omens), Fake dating for like two minutes, Summoning Circles, Father Layne returns, AU- human, AU- Animal Shelter, Popularity Contest, Crowley is soft for animals, animals are soft for Crowley, formal wear, Looking like that?, based on an AU sketch, wacky misadventures, content warning: Gabriel, Curses, Happy Ending, even though one is an angel and one is human I promise a happy eternally after ending Summary:

Based on a sketch by lillee.nika, who graciously gave me permission to write this. Also relevant was the comment: “What kind of horrible thing would Crowley need to be in to have a guardian angel?” to which Lillee.nika answered, “Let's say he has trouble finding luck.” The comments also mentioned that Crowley would at some point get himself in trouble in order to see his Guardian Angel. Thank you for this, Lillee.nika, and I hope you like it!

This is also an Aziraphale/Dagon buddy fic. Plus the return of Father Layne from the Mr. Fell’s Bookshop series!

AND have no fear, our duo will have a happy eternally after, I promise. <3

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[maraeffect]

okay so idk if any of my followers are into kink culture at all. but my fiancee and i used to be very active in it. and before we got engaged, we "collared" one another. up until a couple years ago, we both wore our collars 24/7!! but now we're in a different place and we are more comfy without them (sensory needs).

however!! i finally splurged and got myself an "eternity collar" (stainless steel, able to be worn 24/7 vs leather and Brahma web collars). so!! we're about to do an intimate little collaring ceremony in the forest 🥺💖

autumn is my favorite time of year, and autumn (my fiancee) will be seeing the leaves change for the first time this year!!!!!! we're going to have a little picnic at the park and take in all the trees. maybe do little vows 🥺🥺

i want so badly to actually marry her, but i can't bc of financial and SSI reasons. so this will hold me over in the meantime 💖💖💖

anyway i've never done a ceremony before, so this is really really important to me 🥺🥺🥺🥺 i'm so excited for it !!! it's something so special and so bright, which is a welcome change from the dark months i've had ❤️‍🩹

[crybabyboyscout]

[anoraktrend]

A cat has 9 lives.

I don’t mean physically, but I wouldn’t say that means it’s not true. My cat Tigger, for example. I was very young when I first had him, and last saw him… but he was a fantastic cat. When he died I wasn’t there, but I remember him. I see him in every orange tabby that I meet. He lives on in my memory. Now and forever. He’ll live in my memories until they disintegrate… and I’m certain I’m not the only person who had a cat like that. Who’s living on and meowing in their head whenever something sparks a memory… who’s cleaning themselves or eating their food just out of sight… whose absence from their bed makes it difficult to sleep… but they’re not coming back. But that’s far from the point. If only two people know what it’s like to love a cat like that… that cat will live for at least 9 more lives in those people’s hearts.

Any cat who’s been loved that much might live forever.

[bibliphale]

it wasn't exactly my place to be intervening in certain scenarios , as much as i liked doing so. angels weren't supposed to stop every issue , otherwise humanity could never grow. there'd be no war , no violence , but all progress would stop. i knew about the travesty that happened to the girls on that plane. vessels disappear all the time ; over oceans , forests , mountains , you name it. however , i was stateside in the 90s when they'd vanished , i'd read the headlines , i'd been very aware of the public outcry to find them. i wanted to help. i probably could have sooner , but all angels were warned against it. let it play out , orders from the top.

it had to be demonic work , surely. whatever those girls had begun to consort with out there left a mark , one any celestial creature worth their salt could feel , which i could. there was one girl in particular who seemed to be struggling the worst. even if she didn't believe in god , or prayer , i could feel her pain almost as if it were my own. hungry , starving , no doubt she'd begun to see me as an hallucination , which was what i was hoping for , since i genuinely couldn't intervene in the path they were on , as much as it made me ache. this was the fourth time i'd appeared to her , & each time i swore she looked thinner than before.

she was in the meat shed this time , again , working away at the remnants of some frost bitten deer carcass with a hunting knife. appearing if out of thin air , my hands neatly clasped behind my back , i carefully sidestepped her to stand in the corner ; all whites & pale blues , unblemished , plump. a variable cherub in this wilderness of horrors.                    ❛            you know , i think .. i think i saw a couple snow rabbits just up over the east ridge. you could .. you could tell natalie , maybe. some nice rabbit stew might warm you up. all of you.            ❜

my voice was careful , tone steady despite my desperation. brows knitting , i tipped my head slightly to the side , squinting at her , then at what she was doing. i shouldn't be here , i shouldn't be intervening , she must think she's going insane. but i couldn't exactly sit around & do nothing.

@enr4ged / closed starter !

[talentforlying]

the silt verses 🤝 hellblazer: we accidentally invested this mundane concept with otherworldly power by casually creating and enacting everyday rituals in service of its potential omniscience until it learned that it possessed that power over us and acted upon it

[vixlenxe]

Hola fuck wits.

[ymart26]

Dius Aer

A sanctuary that benevolently embraces everyone who needs to be saved.

[sylhea-raemi]

i've seen comments about airi not being the "true" savior because of makia reincarnated from earth which counts her as "from another world" which is kind of true, but ultimately false.