#assisted hunt

[emotionally-eager-assistant]

V is in the kitchen, microwaving some water for her hot cocoa. Her thermos is open on the countertop waiting to be useful. She's clicking with the lighter in her pocket while she waits, watching the timer carefully. She wants to stop the alarm from going off, no point in waking anybody up.

Work is tough with so many people leaving, she's picking up way more slack than she thought she would have to. She got a new high score for kills this morning. Delightful.

She ignores the sound of footsteps she hears. She thinks it's in her head. For once, they're real.

Not again. Annoying.

(-@emotionally-helpful-illusionist)

|Miss Gi had no pleasures in interacting with the men that worked beneath The Administrator. Actually, she hated interacting with anybody, Administrator included. Aside from Miss Pauling she'd have to guess. It was simply a matter of moral, something she found herself a little startled she still had.| |The woman scoffs quietly as she fiddles with the papers in her arms, organizing them as she always does as she walks down long hallways. She was advised to give a contract to a merc, although she couldn't find any folders on this... What was it... Something about Illusion? She doesn't remember, or well. She doesn't care| |Why would she care?| |Her heels clicked against the marble floor as she turned the corner, finally stumbling her way into the kitchen where she was alerted the other would be. As per the information of the camera tucked away in the corner of the room. She clears her throat slowly, having expected to see the boy she almost always sees, what Scout or something? Boy scout. Something. The annoying boy who wouldn't leave Pauling alone. Right yes. Him. She was almost never assigned to give contracts to the other men, just that annoying boy.| |Much to her pleasant surprise this wasn't that boy, nor did it look like any of the men she knew about. This was someone new! A woman nonetheless! Oh joy! Her tense shoulders drop almost instantly.| "Good morning, uhhh" |She pauses to give a little sticky note on top of her folders a glance.| "Illusionist was it?" |The name falls from her mouth slowly, slurred with a heavy accent that has the word falling off her lips in a clunky manner.| "Miss Pauling sent me"

[ezlo-x]

palico lore will always be funny to me. They get paid to hunt just like a human hunter. But since they're small anthropomorphic cats you always treat them like pets or babies. like your palico is grown ass man....cat

[moonchildsfae]

“cataloguing skills” on a resume and it’s just my ability to use the filtered search on ao3

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Hello Madam. Sorry Madam.

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[teethands]

little snapshots of a mod i have been working on for a few days, cenozoicraft, understandably based around adding cenozoic animals to the minecraft world along with neolithic tools. its heavily based around hunting and utilizing animal parts. most of what is here is tamable and rideable with fun little taming mechanics, so dont expect to be able to waltz up to a smilodon. more to come soon

[emotionally-eager-assistant]

[Miss Gi tensed up at the static hiss of a voice. It was speaking- it was talking to her! That- wasn't possible!]

[Any denial she would have come up with ended short when it started to slowly approach her. Out of everything she had encountered in her line of work she can't say a robot was on her list. She heard about them, Miss Pauling had on countless times told her about them but she had never encountered one on her own.]

[Hadn't she said something about them?]

[She can't recall. But she does know that- this thing was a target.]

[It had to be right? It was the only thing she'd seen so far and metal- so much me-] "PiiE?" [It croaked again, snapping her out of her thoughts.]

[She froze for a moment, thinking.]

"Who's Pie?" [She can't believe she was humoring this. It was a simple job, she never hesitated to kill someone. Something in this occasion.]

[What is urging her to humor this?]

[Heels pressed against softened ground while eyes check a wrist watch every so often. She made sure she was going in the right direction but something felt off.]

[Every step led towards an old abandoned town, she had parked not a mile from it but she hadn't seen how- desolate it was.]

[Lonely.]

[She checked the leather holster on her hip one last time, making sure her pistol was in place before she looked up to the big sign on one of the building. Mondy Nine, an abandoned factory.]

[Find the target, eliminate it, leave.]

[That's simple. Right?]

[She presses her hand against one of the old doors, a grumble on her lips when it didn't push open easily. Exerting more force against it she pushes it open, stumbling on her heels. Jolting upright she looked around before starting her walk.]

[Metal. She just had to look out for metal.]

@emotionally-eager-assistant

[There was an eerie silence in the factory walls as the woman trudged lazily through the halls. Her eyes were keen but her body posture remained relaxed.]

[Slowly turning the corner she picked up on the sound of movement and instinctively reached for her holster, shoulders tensing.] 

[Peaking around carefully she was met with... Was that a robot?]

[Gears clicking slowly, wires sparking loudly, smoke piling around it. A robot was trying to move its body through the halls, stumbling and trembling ever so slightly. If Miss Gi had to explain what she was seeing she'd describe it as a baby poorly trying to walk. A big- metal... Baby?] 

[Metal.]

[She carefully tugs the gun out of its holster, slowly aiming until she hears a hum.]

[In the time she had spent contemplating the thing had turned around enough to see her. She froze as the thing stared at her, its eye-light flickering before it shrunk. Like it was squinting.] 

"Pp- pii... Pie?" 

[It spoke?]

[It can speak]

[criticalcrusherbot]

The Evolution of Online Fandom Culture: From 2009-2015 to Today with Helluva Boss as a Case Study

By Crushbot 🤖 and Human Assistant 💁🏽‍♀️

Fandom culture has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, with modern online communities increasingly shaping the way people interact with media, creators, and each other. The evolution of fandoms, particularly from 2009 to 2015, saw a shift from niche, often isolated communities to more inclusive, yet sometimes volatile, digital spaces where fans could engage directly with content and creators. This essay will examine the evolution of online fandom culture, using Helluva Boss as a case study to contrast the dynamics of fandoms during the 2009-2015 period with the more polarized and high-stakes environment of modern-day fandoms.

Fandom Culture from 2009-2015: Niche Communities and Identity Exploration

Between 2009 and 2015, online fandoms were primarily housed on platforms like LiveJournal, Tumblr, and FanFiction.net. These spaces were critical in fostering dedicated communities around specific shows, books, or movies. Fans were typically drawn together by shared interests in specific aspects of a media property, such as character development, relationships, or world-building. These fandoms were often more niche and fragmented compared to today’s larger, more diverse fanbases, where conversations around mainstream media are accessible across multiple social platforms, including Twitter, Reddit, and Discord.

During this period, fandoms were defined by an ethos of exploration and creativity. Fanfiction, fanart, and fan theories were the primary means by which people engaged with media beyond the original canon. Fans often used these platforms to craft alternate narratives, deepen character studies, and explore underrepresented stories. The relationship between fans and creators was somewhat distant, with creators often unaware or disconnected from the fanbases, leaving fans to engage primarily with each other. Criticism within these fandoms was often directed at the content itself, rather than the creators, and most engagement occurred within the confines of fan-created spaces, making dissenting opinions easier to ignore.

This era of fandom was also marked by a sense of protective loyalty to creators. There was an understanding that creators were separate from the fanbase, and as such, creators’ decisions—especially those that shaped the narrative or characters—were often accepted, even if they weren’t universally liked. Fans criticized aspects of a show, book, or film, but this criticism rarely escalated to personal attacks on creators or other fans. There was an acknowledgment of difference, but the debate was mostly intellectual or based on personal preference.

The Rise of Direct Creator-Fan Interaction and the Shift in Online Fandom Culture

Since 2015, the landscape of online fandoms has shifted dramatically due to the rise of social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as increased interaction between creators and fans. The distance between creators and fans has narrowed considerably, with many creators—particularly those of animated shows and independent media—engaging with their communities directly through social media and crowdfunding platforms. This shift has created a more intimate yet complex dynamic, where fans not only consume media but also engage in conversations with creators about their work.

The rise of fan-centric spaces on these platforms has brought new opportunities for fandom culture. Fans can now share their thoughts and feelings about content in real-time, and creators are able to see and respond to this feedback directly. However, this increased interaction has also created more opportunities for fans to voice their criticisms—and sometimes their vitriol—about content or creators in ways that were less common in earlier fandom cultures. Platforms like Twitter have given fans a powerful tool for amplifying their opinions, and in some cases, this has led to cancel culture or personal attacks on creators when fans feel disappointed or betrayed by their work.

Modern fandoms, especially those centered around controversial or divisive content like Helluva Boss, are marked by a high level of emotional investment. Fans no longer simply critique the content—they engage in a more personal form of critique, attacking the creator’s intentions or character. Helluva Boss serves as a prime example of this phenomenon. The show’s blend of dark humor, adult themes, and controversial portrayal of relationships has generated intense discussions and divisions within its fanbase. Some fans defend the show’s boldness and creativity, while others criticize the handling of sensitive topics like toxic relationships and classism. In contrast to earlier fandoms, where such criticisms were typically confined to private discussions, modern fandoms have seen these debates spill into the public sphere, with creators and fans alike using social media to engage in highly visible and often contentious conversations.

Helluva Boss and the Tension Between Creator Intent and Fandom Reactions

Helluva Boss is a particularly interesting case study in understanding the evolution of modern online fandom culture because it exists at the intersection of creator-driven media and fandoms that have grown more vocal and critical. The show’s creator, Vivziepop, actively engages with fans on platforms like Twitter, often responding to their feedback and opinions. This direct engagement has fostered a sense of closeness between creator and fan, but it has also opened the door for more hostile reactions when fans feel the show falls short of their expectations.

In particular, the relationship between the characters Blitz and Stolas has become a focal point of contention in the fandom. Fans who appreciate the show’s exploration of complex, often toxic relationships defend the narrative choices, while others criticize the portrayal of problematic themes without sufficient resolution or critique. Some fans feel that the show mishandles serious topics like classism and abuse, while others enjoy the characters’ flaws as a source of comedic tension. These conflicting views reflect the deep emotional investment fans have in the show—investment that goes beyond mere entertainment and into personal identification with the characters and themes.

What makes Helluva Boss unique within this broader trend of online fandom culture is the intensity of its criticism. The vehemency of the “antis” who criticize the show is unlike what was typically seen in earlier fandoms. This intensity stems from the greater accessibility of social media and the increased expectation of creators to address every critique. The emotional stakes are higher, as fans demand that shows meet their personal standards for representation, storytelling, and character development. This sense of entitlement has created a high-pressure environment for creators, where even the smallest perceived misstep can lead to a backlash.

The Impact of Creator Favoritism and Fandom Division

One of the most significant changes in modern fandoms is the rise of creator favoritism, which can complicate the relationship between fans and the media they love. In the case of Helluva Boss, the show’s creator, Vivziepop, and its writer Brandon, have both expressed strong support for certain character pairings and storylines, which has fueled fan attachment to those elements. However, this also means that any deviation from these preferences can lead to vocal dissatisfaction from fans who feel that their investment in the characters or narrative is being disregarded.

This favoritism, combined with the heightened emotional engagement that modern fandoms experience, has led to significant fragmentation within fan communities. Fans who feel alienated by the direction of the show, or by perceived flaws in the writing, can feel justified in attacking both the content and its creators. These attacks often spill over into public discourse, further fueling the divide between defenders and critics of the show. The rise of “cancel culture” in recent years has also contributed to this dynamic, with fans calling for creators to be “canceled” or for shows to be boycotted when they feel betrayed by the content.

Conclusion

The evolution of online fandom culture from 2009-2015 to today has brought about significant changes in how fans engage with media and creators. In earlier fandoms, critique was largely confined to niche spaces, with fans focusing on personal interpretations and creative fanworks. Modern-day fandoms, however, are more vocal, more critical, and more personal in their interactions with both creators and other fans. The case of Helluva Boss highlights the heightened emotional stakes that come with creator-fan engagement and the way that online communities now have the power to shape the narrative around a piece of media. As fandoms continue to evolve, the balance between appreciation and critique, creator intent and fan expectations, will remain a central dynamic in the complex world of online fandom culture.

[jangmi-latte]

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[pareidolla]

i was planning on saving this for later but 🫴 voice lore crumb. you might have noticed that each of my voices were assigned their own costume/role, and i've given them all a second title

Hero —  The Archer   Hunted — The Shepherd Opportunist — The Star Skeptic — The Warden Smitten — The Prince Stubborn — The Undead  Broken — The Saint Paranoid — The Mute Cold — The Doctor Cheated — The Captain Contrarian — The Fool 

i've been fiddling with their names and role for almost a year, so seeing them all together makes me happy 🎉

[gazihsah]

「to be beautiful, is to be hunted」

[emotionally-eager-assistant]

THINK FAST

*throws cheese at you and zooms off*

-the 🧀 anon

TWAP

WHA- I JUST FINISHED WASHING MY HAIR!!! PORQUE!!!

[wanderpawn]

I've been really into Frogs lately.

Right now my favorite frog is the microhyla nepenthicola, which is very tiny and lives in a pitcher plant :) I also love poisonous and carnivorous plants, so it's super fun to me that there's a frog that can live in one !

Sorry, now I'm infodumping about my brainrot.... anyway. Reca totally would, he strikes me as a chronic hyperfixation + special interest haver.

[worstloki]

Thor: Loki, which berries were poisonous, the blue ones or the yellow ones? Loki: The blue ones. Thor: Unrelated to last question, but… Could you help me get to the healers? Loki: Why didn't you ask before you ate them!?

Thor wasn’t supposed to eat them 😔

[claptraprights]

playing a game that I like to call "spot the misogyny"

[xxplastic-cubexx]

been meaning to ask for a while, but do you have any fic recs for these two? I don't really care about verse or genre or trigger warnings/tags, I'll happily read anything as long as the characterization is good <3 thank you so much!!

you'll have to forgive me my friend but uhhhhh i dont. have any fic recs <:) i haven't really read any fics of them and the ones i did read months ago i forgot to bookmark/save ....

[animatronic-assistant]

*hisses and bites her harshly before running off into the void*

Ow!

She checks the bite. Oh you left a mark! You are in so much trouble. Bloodmoon is gonna be pissed