#but also not everyone is going to be brilliant

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Agatha All Along deep dive: episode 4 part 2

(Wandavision entries: [1][2][3])

(AAA entries: ep1 [1][2][3][4] ep2 [1][2][3][4] ep3 [1][2][3] ep4 [1][2][3][4][5])

THE LITTLE FLOWER POPPIN. THE M'LADY

seems like agatha is having An Emotion

but look! look! rio is once again being super special extra on purpose!! because if she just strolled in agatha would be overwhelmed and run away again. so what does rio do??? she corners her with a grand zombie entrance!!! the more over the top she acts, the more agatha is in her element and comfortable interacting. and in this case, angry is a better start than sad. all part of rio's Brilliant 66-Steps-Plan To Win Her Wife Back™ (or was it 666?)

her face omg

oooh are you mad??? are you big mad at little ol' me???????

agatha is like nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope

imagine being aubrey plaza and being born so effortlessly cool. she's cool even when she's awkward dear lord

jen and alice: kinda stunned by both her hotness and her weirdness

lilia: VADE RETRO SATAN (lilia's spider senses are already tingling)

will I ever be over the fact that Death is just one particularly powerful green witch?? that she's a gentle if odd girl who grows plants and flowers and mushrooms and is called the River of Life??? that she is the embodiment of life in all her forms? that decay and regrowth are all part of the same natural cycle? that the hardest and most inexplicable thing a living being can go through is also the most reassuringly organic and normal???

have I already said "i love you patti lupone" today?

we're off to see the wizarrrrd. her cute peter pan outfit!

what do we think, billy? does she want to talk about it, or does she have the emotional maturity of a baby ostrich?

same girls, same

whoa there ladies, calm down. I'm already taken

lilia is also having an Emotion. it must be pretty weird to realize that your mortal foe is this hot

alice going NOPE when she sees her mom's house. the leaves are red alice, honey. it's your turn.

(does the back of rio's jacket look like a ribcage?)

it's going to be fine baby. your friends are all here. you can do this. deep breaths.

fire moon! fire moon! fire moon! oh this is my favorite trial

*grabs the mike* WOULD

from right to left: would, would, would, would, would, oh hi joe

rio: BITCH I AM?!?!?!?!?!?!? (everyone say thank you costume department)

the Road isn't subtle, BILLY.

sure, there wasn't enough sexual tension already, let's add side boobs, shall we? and rio being like hey agatha, hey agatha, hey. guess what. I'm here again agatha. you're not gonna get rid of me this time agatha.

I keep thinking that every reflection agatha comes across is a "te veo". and even when rio isn't there she is watching from mirrors and from puddles.

OH MY GAWD AGATHA how can you expect me to cope when you look around to make sure nobody is watching and then you lean in so so so sclose and then you say no with such a deep soulful voice and so much intimacy and such quiet anger and not one lil hint of clownery. I AM ABOUT TO GO FERAL

agatha around rio is like, mind screaming in anguish and body screaming in horny. lethal combination

lilia who's been trying and failing for centuries and centuries to come to terms with the violence human beings inflict on whoever is different

if there is one thing a broadway pro is trained to do is making people cry while wearing increasingly stupid wigs

JEN SEEING MASKS BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHO HIDES BEHIND THE MONSTER THAT BOUND HER

fletwood mac?!?!!?!?!?!?!? in this economy?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I cannot handle much more of this, my emotions are raw and fragile and tender as it is already!!!!!!!!

oh, alice.

well this episode is making me feel like agatha: sad and horny. weird vibe but okay.

go to episode 4 part 3

[lily-onher-grave]

okay okay okay thoughts/excited ramblings about the wicked movie under the cut bc i've seen it and now i'm insane about it again

let's be real it's kinda hard to fumble the opening number of a musical especially when that opening number is no one mourns the wicked and yet i was still absolutely blown away it was SO GOOD

the lil munchkins running, the singing in the streets, the posters of the witch (side note all the artwork was insanely good and just added so much to the style of oz i feel like) it was all so awesome

NOMTW becomes so sinister and they nailed it

obligatory emotional babbling about glinda standing alone in the crowd as everyone sings 'the wicked's lives are lonely'

before i left for the theater i was like 'take your bets on if i'll cry' and my roommate and i agreed that yeah obviously i would. but what i didn't expect is for ariana's sad face to knock me out in five minutes flat. i was done for

the effigy. holy shit. and handing the torch to glinda. i want to go see the whole thing again just so i can rewatch that scene. my heart still hurts

(also nanny! sort of not really. but i liked the childhood scenes i liked that elphaba had one (1) good thing in her life before shiz)

SHIZ okay shiz honestly shiz was the thing i was most excited for bc c'mon, we don't write about our gothic magic school all the time in fic for nothing. and honestly it was so good. the shots of the whole castle! the library design! the balcony moments and the stairways and just like the layers of architecture and the way morrible could kind of be anywhere at any time. the way it felt so grand and yet so small at the same time. idk man the vibes were good and the set was beautiful

glinda arriving by boat was magical that's all

the way everything dillamond had was tailored to him was fantastic it was so good

actually i want to shout out the library set design again and how it tied into the clockwork theme that never gets fully called out even in the musical but it's still so good

where's my time dragon clock tho

also back up the scene where elphaba loses her temper in the courtyard--when she breaks the relief of the wizard, there's old artwork of Animals behind it and i gasped out loud when i saw it

and that was the first moment i thought 'this is brilliant but i still want an hbo dark fantasy political drama tv show based on the book'

speaking of the dark fantasy political drama tv shows, the Animal meeting!! i'm so glad they put more stuff like that in there

actually as a whole the movie felt more grounded and less comedic than the musical. i think they did a fantastic job of keeping the magic and silliness and charm and wonder of the show while still adding those extra bits of drama and dire circumstances

anyway gelphie fic prank wars trope is officially canon great work everybody handshakes all around. i was cackling (silently. i promise i'm a respectful moviegoer)

the ozdust ballroom being illegal makes so much sense. it being underwater was fucking cool. boq and nessa were actually really great and i usually don't care about them at all during this scene

also i love love love nessa and i cannot wait to see more of her. but showing her multiple times on the sidelines when elphie was being humiliated was such a good choice. the tension between nessa obviously caring for her sister yet always caring for herself more is so delicious and i always want to see it fleshed out more, and i think they did such a good job with her? her and elphaba have sweet moments which i love, and her wanting to be independent and only elphaba really understanding that is so so good. and having her just watching elphaba for so long before finally saying she can't watch. god i can't wait to see her be desperate and selfish and cold in act 2, it's gonna be so good

side note boq also looking upset by elphie being bullied. i miss my brotp man

but let's talk about what's most important: the gelphie dance. because oh my god i started crying all over again. so did elphaba. and glinda wiping her tears i'm dying i've died oh my god

i always get a little bit surprised when glinda seems more head over heels than elphaba. idk why. but ariana's glinda is absolutely more head over heels than cynthia's elphaba and i loved it

(they just. freaking LEFT the party. just zipped out of there as soon as they hugged. glinda was like hmmm i just realized some things and grabbed elphaba's hand and ran off while the night was young. and fiyero stared after them knowing that he stood no chance whatsoever)

also i'm like 72% sure the guys sitting next to me were a couple? and they both cried during the gelphie dance too and it was a very unexpected but very funny moment of solidarity

i say ariana's glinda is more head over heels and i stand by it but elphaba's fond little smile when glinda was pouting about sharing secrets almost made me start sobbing again they're so GOOD they're so CUTE and she is SO heart eyes for glinda immediately!!!

i need to be sedated i swear

popular was adorable 10/10 no notes absolutely nailed it i loved every second

also glinda sitting next to elphaba in class now. my heart <3

after dillamond gets hauled away (again with this being more violent and dark and those moments of drama coming through more in the movie i loveeee) glinda doesn't sit down until elphaba does

also they had several little moments of elphaba looking to glinda and glinda either shaking her head or nodding. they've been friends for 2 days and they're already having silent conversations i love them <3

the poppy spell? was sick as hell????

another seeing of wicked, another complete sense of bafflement as to why fiyero is there

i say this jokingly but the fiyero and elphaba romance really does feel like a product of the early 2000s especially now that it's on screen rather than on stage. idk maybe that's just the lesbian in me talking though

the train design is also sick but we knew that from the trailers

okay look logically yes i knew idina and kristin would have cameos. but i'd been crying on and off and one short day's magic had already taken hold so they caught me completely off guard. it was great

the wizard stuff was really sweet. and while i was hoping for more time put toward shiz and stuff, i do think those moments did a great job of 1) showing how much elphaba just wants to be loved 2) foreshadowing the wizard being her father and 3) laying the groundwork for her briefly considering working with the wizard in act 2, which is a decision that never quiteee feels right in the show

i love that they put more lore into the grimmerie btw. very cool

the hot air balloon was random but fun. i wonder if it'll come up again in act 2

every time. every damn time glinda starts singing in defying gravity i just want someone to end it right there. glinda grabs the broom, it fades to black, and they both lived happily ever after

fuck

defying gravity taking place at sunset because it's at the end of their one short day of happiness

also UM morrible coming up and hugging glinda when she's crying. exquisite emotional manipulation i'm screaming

elphie! seeing! her! inner! child! i loved the baby elphie scenes even though i prefer creepy 'horrors' elphaba always. but seeing her come back was sooooo fucking good

elphaba only ever relying on herself, in the end

glinda's final 'i hope you're happy' took me out, as it always does, as it always should. and reaching out from the balcony? i'm sobbing again

morrible dragging glinda into the darkness while elphaba flies into the sun! someone fucking help me i'm already wrecked by these two

honestly my biggest complaint is that now i have to wait for part two, i want to see the rest nowwwww

[vaya-is-dead]

Hour two of my delusional city

Let's talk about Timebomb

* arcane act three spoilers under the cut don't read it if you haven't watched it you have been warned*

HOUR ONE HERE FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

*Note* I am not personally a Timebomb fan. I don't really care for it, but I think there is a lot of nuance that can go with it, especially considering that it happens in an alternate universe.

As a sidenote to the whole jinx might be alive thing. I wanted to touch upon the now sort of canon ship TimeBomb. I say sort of purely because it became real in an AU.

I see a lot of people complaining about it, becoming Canon, but I think this is a good demonstration for Ekko and Jinx as characters.

Think about it this way, in the AU there is no jinx, there is only Powder. Everyone but Vi lived. This means, specifically for Jinx, she didn't have to go through some of the most traumatizing events in her life. This allowed her to fully become who she was probably meant to be. A brilliant young woman named Powder with ideas that would change the world.

In the main timeline, Ekko and Jinx are at odds there is no room for the relationship that could've developed to be there. Even after the fact, after Ekko talking to jinx and convincing her to do one final strike with the fireflight (think the name might be wrong. Please excuse it.) Jinx is still extremely traumatized and at this point, her goal is to make sure her remaining family, Vi , to be happy. in her mind that means without her.

So I think Ekko and Jinx would never work, at least not with an intense amount of therapy or self-discovery for Jinx.

But as we see in the AU, it works with powder.

Powder is what jinx could've been, had given the chance to live a normal life. She still has the same sass and charm, but instead of it being a coping mechanism, it becomes just something that naturally is a part of her personality. She is still deeply hurt by the loss of her sister, but she has the network to cope and to heal while still remembering her, which gives her the room for a romantic relationship in her life.

And as for Ekko, there is a flashback to a time where he actually killed jinx on the bridge but he rewinded time (it might've been a hallucination too, so correct me if I'm wrong)was this just reaffirm that he still cares for her and hasn't given up on her like he's so claims to. It is a show of his compassion for others and for the cause that he fights for. There is also the parallels between season one episode seven "boy Savior" which gave us the fight scene of The fireflight against Vi and jinx which gave us older Ekko, and episode seven of season two which gives us an explanation for where he's been for majority of season two.

On a sidenote, I also wanted to add that I think the talk with Ekko, made jinx realize that Isha sacrificed herself for her to live. And I like to think that maybe somewhere in her mind, she thinks that it would've done a disservice to Isha's sacrifice for her to die. (yes this is relating back to my delusional our number one theory.)

[chosetherose]

Don’t forget, everybody! Taylor Swift takes in her friends when they are going through break ups.

DELEVINGNE: I think I mentioned this to you after you did the Tom Brady roast, but I thought it was just so brilliant. Is there a roast of someone that you would most like to be a part of and to see?

GLASER: I mean, as a Swiftie, I would love a roast of Taylor Swift. But I actually wouldn’t because I would be angry if anyone was really mean.

DELEVINGNE: [Laughs] That’s so true. The thing about Taylor, though, is I’ve seen her do a speech at someone’s wedding before, and it was a roast.

GLASER: Oh, she’s so funny.

DELEVINGNE: She’s one of the funniest, most clever people. Anyone could roast her easily, but at the same time, she could fuck everyone up so hard.

GLASER: You’re so right.

DELEVINGNE: I could definitely roast her, because I lived with her for a little bit.

GLASER: Oh my god.

DELEVINGNE: I was going through a really horrible breakup, and she let me live with her. We’re very different people. She’s very homely, because she looked after me so well, but we got into some—not trouble, but I definitely took her for a bit of a wild ride. Just to get her to blush would be great.

See also:

[max--phillips]

Okay here goes

First, the spoiler free stuff:

Ridley Scott knows how to make a fucking film.

If I don’t see fics of Acacius x reader x Lucilla I will begin biting

If you are going in it for Pedro, I will warn you his character is very important but kind of… idk, shallow is too strong of a word, but not very fleshed out. I don’t think that’s an issue in the greater scheme of the movie though, it makes sense in the plot and doesn’t feel out of place or bad in the universe.

If you are going in it for Paul Mescal, you will not be disappointed.

Please watch the first movie first. The story will not make any fucking sense if you don’t.

Just the right amount of flashbacks and footage from the first movie . Chefs kiss

Ridley Scott really said “all emperors and tyrants are nasty little freaks with terrible vibes”

Oh also if you’re squeamish about gore and stuff like. It’s a movie about gladiators so set your expectations accordingly. There is an instance of a disembodied head used as a prop. So y’know

Okay, spoilery stuff below the cut

Arishat was hot :( rip

Monkeys at the beginning? Terrible. 0/10 did not enjoy that. Also did not enjoy seeing and hearing Mr. Mescal BITING ONE

I love Ravi I would watch a whole movie just about him tending to gladiators’ wounds quite frankly. Give me that story

We love to see bisexuality on screen (even though that wasn’t a social identity at the time but we’re not here to talk about that) what with the concubines and drunk as fuck Macrinus

Speaking of drunk as fuck Macrinus: that whole scene was so fucking funny. They’re like that meme about people getting high. You know the one

Speaking of Macrinus—Denzel Washington stole the show. When TIME magazine pushed a story to me today headlined “Gladiator II Belongs to Denzel Washington,” I was like, pshhhh, nah. But it really does. It’s not about him? But it’s his fucking show.

The politics . THE POLITICS

It feels a little heavy handed right now but that wasn’t probably how it was intended, given it was made before. Y’know. The election. But the whole dream of Rome being a place where everyone is equal and cared for but you can only whisper it or it’ll shatter? Yeah.

Oh, right, Acacius: that dude is so tired he does NOT want to be there. Let him go home to his hot wife. Alas, his hot wife is the way she is and like… no good deed goes unpunished.

And I fucking called it with my text post a few months ago. Two (2) movies now where Denzel Washington (either directly or indirectly) kills Pedro Pascal. Brilliant

Admittedly selfishly I would’ve liked to see more of him. But it felt like the correct thing in the context of the story. If he didn’t die then, if he wasn’t the inciting event for the uprising of the people of Rome, it wouldn’t have made sense and it would’ve just been fan service and “look, we got Pedro Pascal!” at that point.

I would’ve liked to see a more in-depth exploration of the change in relationship between Lucius and Lucilla—it seems like they went from Lucius screaming at her to get out to them hugging it out without any real development between the two of them specifically. Obviously a lot had happened in the world of the movie at that point but nonetheless

Macrinus shooting Lucilla was his Icarus moment. There was no coming back from that. “But what about Geta” “but what about Caracalla” no. It was Lucilla. If she’d gotten got by the praetorian guards or something else, it would’ve been fine. But because it was Macrinus there was nowhere he could go from there other than [checks notes] getting his hand chopped off and then gutted in a dirty irrigation ditch.

Remember kids, the people in power who are causing all of the things going wrong in the world have names and addresses and are mortal <3

Also another takeaway from the movie: imperialism, religious extremism, ableism, and authoritarianism will be the end of us all <3

Anyway. Good movie. Can’t wait to watch it again in my own home with subtitles so I can actually like… process everything everyone was saying LMAO and take better reaction notes.

I’m still sitting in the theater parking lot it’s been like 30 minutes LMAO okay thanks for coming to my tedtalk or whatever

[ezisregrettinglifedecisions]

Absolute insane drive from everyone.

George and Lewis deserved that 1-2 because of how brilliant they were today.

And a 3-4 for Ferrari who also proved the talent their drivers have.

And Max.... ilysm ur the best fr fr 4 time wdc sigh it's beautiful.

Brilliant drive from everyone and the fact that we've got 7 drivers with multiple wins for apparently the first time ever so let's go bitchessssssss

(Those m4x shirts are brilliant)

[matt-lifesage]

Arcane Season 2 ending thoughts

I'm seeing a lot of folks focus on 'too fast pacing' or 'skipping emotional set-up' and that's where I'm going to disagree because the problem with this season lies in its priorities for its payoff compared to season 1.

Season 1 is thoroughly dedicated to building toward a specific tragic end. From the first act, expectation is primed for character-focused tragic catharsis--which that season paid off on with its masterful final 15 minutes.

Season 2's storytelling goals are building up to a cool blockbuster action movie with a bittersweet ending. it's a damn good one, but it's also not why I got hooked in the first place. By the end of the show, the narrative priorities have shifted to the point that the character arcs are no longer the real focus, so its resolutions feel a bit flat in contrast, and I doubt a few extra episodes would have changed any of that.

The most obvious example of this is how the two protagonists are relegated to a C-plot in the climax of their own story. Honestly, Jinx and Vi could have been cut from the final episode and nothing would have really changed, but I don't think the story would have been improved by further contriving their involvement beyond 'fighting a miniboss'. The background staging for the drama has become the main plot, and while it's still strong, it's nowhere as interesting as what came before.

(sneaking in a positive note while I can: DID Y'ALL WATCH EPISODE 7? FUCKING BRILLIANT OMG)

TLDR: Arcane Season 2 is a great version of what people thought Arcane was going to be back before it aired, but not a cathartic follow-up to why everyone was so impressed by it.

[pushspacetocontinue]

"M-maybe I'll be able to get him next time," Russell said. It was indeed quite nice to see everyone laughing. It felt like a break. A breather, and with people he cared about before they faced the coming problem together, "And I'll, I'll talk to him about that. Knowing him he's, he's uh, he's already on it."

Russell thought briefly. Well, they'd already have one laugh, what was another small one of amusement if they found his brother's tendency for passphrases (or the phrases themselves) funny.

"If, if you get into contact with, with him, I'll send you his, his number later, just so he, he knows you're trustworthy, he'll ask for a, a phrase. It's, it's currently 'not, not without my, my anus'. Without the, the stam-stammering of, of course."

He chuckled a little bit, still not having fully recovered from his previous laughing. Bill also guffawed again.

"Ha! Brilliant," Bill said, "Guy's got some memorable stuff to say at least."

"That is a good point though, Rook," Leofric said, "Of course, if it's during the daytime, it's riskier for William to venture out. I can accompany anyone to where they need to go."

"I'm not too worried about being alone," Antonio added then, "I may not be very fast on my feet, but I'm fast with what I've got in my head at least."

Lucien flopped onto the chair as soon as it was within reach. Despite the questionable reasons behind his amusement, laughing did him some good after everything he had to go through. He only had to be mindful with it until his lungs would be fully healed.

To think he could have lost all this. That he would have the chance to sit together and be able to rely on each other despite their differences. Laughing at that horrible man who had almost killed him felt like the least he could do.

He took a moment to collect himself, even if a few chuckles still escaped him. "Do your best, Russell. It's usually more than enough."

"And tell your brother to have a look at these guys." Rook added, "They've clearly done some digging on us, we might as well return the favor."

And in doing so, they might avoid attracting unwanted attention that would be inevitable if Willow was to take an enthusiastic walk like she so enjoyed doing. Hopefully the cyborg wouldn't mind too much.

"At least it's easy to keep track of the occult enthusiasts. I can tell you from experience the number rarely goes up. It's usually the other way around, right before I have to work overtime."

"Good riddance."

"Yes, well, Lucien said it, not me." Rook shrugged, "And maybe we should try to avoid going out alone if we can help it, seeing as they have no trouble snatching people in the middle of the day."

[cort4se]

arcane dump

cw: unorganized + swearing

I love Arcane, and it's been one of my favourite shows for years and I'm so sad it's ending in two days but now that I think about it, we’re moving really fast for all the content that's been released so far.. I dont know if 3 episodes is even enough to cover it all

what even is black rose and why are they after Mel matter of fact what did they do to kino that they knew about their inside joke..

who was ambessa with that mel was literally able to challenge goku with that insane energy release. What exactly did jayce see that everyone looks like an alien causing his head to split every few seconds. Why was there a jojo reference specifically in relation to time.. what exactly is victor EVEN talking about..

Now that hexcore is faulty and jayce is on the quest to destroy it, what's gonna happen to all those other places that wanted a piece of it

Was vi only fighting in the pit and drinking for those 6 months?? Why did we brush over the fact she actually became an alcoholic and it got so bad that loris had to leave her cause it was probably affecting him. Also why does he look sm like Vander. How did cait and maddie become a thing?? It would have been very ballsy for maddie to go ahead and pick up the fucking government.. But if it was cait, why choose maddie of all ppl?

Why did the explosion pause at the end of episode 6 and is that in reference to ekko’s supposed connection with time alteration. What exactly did singed do to vander that he’s actually battling his inner demons.. What is the academia in piltover like now that the two most brilliant minds from there are gone.. 

sigh, guys what do we think

[xxxcertifiednerdxxx]

You’re never too dumb for Jesus btw

[starsxinxthexbluexsky]

The Untamed | Episode 42 [Single-Log Bridge]

⤳WangXian’s Favorite Scenes [8/∞]⬿

[crescent-blades]

The elder trudged through the blinding snowstorm, the weight of the younger firmly secured on his back. Memories flooded his mind—days spent in rigorous training alongside his comrades, Rengoku and the others. They had endured countless hours, hauling heavy sacks of potatoes on their backs, running for hours uphill to improve their stamina. Michikatsu had endured much of the ravages of war, nights spent huddled beneath flimsy paper tents, the relentless rain soaking through, the cold mud seeping into his garments. He had endured it all—as the wind howled around him, the elder felt no frustration; he simply pressed on, undeterred by the biting chill and force.  

Michikatsu sensed the subtle movements made by him, feeling a wave of relief wash over him. Perhaps it was merely a nightmare Yoriichi had experienced.. Maybe. He was uncertain about the abrupt turn of events—just yesterday, Yoriichi had showcased their advancements before they all shared a hearty meal together before going home. He.. had always known everything; within a single glance, he was able to discern the potential of anyone. Almost divine in his prowess... He was.. like a god—burning with a brilliance akin to the sun's, drawing everyone into his orbit. 

Today was meant to be another day of growth, a sparring session where Yoriichi would assess their progress. He would once again unveil the intricacies of his techniques, demonstrating the art of combat with an effortless grace. Some would struggle, stumbling over their own mistakes, while others would rely on his guidance—having to be spoonfed by him—as he would tailor their fighting styles just so they could keep up. All of them—they were like small, illiterate children in front of a mastermind, a genius like him. None of them compared..

 The sheer magnitude of his power was just... brilliant. Despite the irritation it caused him, stemming from the belief that Yoriichi had never truly labored for it—he also couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration. Despite that unnerving smile, those uncanny words spoken by him—he always found himself right behind, standing right in his shadows, absorbing every lesson, listening intently, and mirroring his every step. He was committed to mastering the sword with that same precision and grace.    

Yet, today.. was different. As the elder had set out to find him, he stumbled upon a sight that shattered his perception. Out of all people, Yoriichi lay unconscious on the floor. Still like a clock that had finally succumbed to the relentless passage of time, its hands frozen in a moment of stillness. Still and unmoving like he had been knocked out completely. The sight struck him with an unexpected weight, and for the first time, a profound worry gripped his heart.. He didn't know why; he couldn't tell, but it just did. His baby brother—this man who he looked up to.. just lay unconscious in front of him.. and now he felt as though.. that was his responsibility to take care of him— Just like he once used to..  

Ordering one of his men, his voice low and urgent as he instructed him to fetch a doctor—reasons for which he kept in secrecy. He was mindful of the other demon hunters, not wanting to stir unnecessary concern among them, and he knew that the younger might prefer to avoid the sudden spotlight as well.

He settled onto the floor next to the futon, beside him, patiently waiting and lightly placing his hand on his forehead to assess his temperature for any signs of fever. What could have happened to him? Had he been attacked by a demon? Was he suffering from dehydration? The man reflected deeply, his eyes shut, but his contemplation was soon interrupted. 

"I am sorry.."  The man's eyes widened. Did.. Yoriichi just say something? His voice was soft and barely audible, almost a mumble—unintelligible as the man regarded him with confusion. What did he say just now..? 'I am.. glory?'. Was this a joke..? Did this man truly choose to taunt him yet again, especially in such a bleak moment? He glanced at the younger, his expression unreadable as a mix of shock and irritation bubbled within him. After everything he had done, this was Yoriichi's way of expressing gratitude?

 "I am glory.." The elder reiterated, studying the younger intently, his expression serious. With a soft sigh, he quickly pushed aside those feelings, averting his gaze in mild annoyance. Perhaps Yoriichi was just simply feeling unwell. With a gentler tone, he sought to redirect the conversation.  "What happened to you..?"

[naomistares]

okay which tlt bit should i comic-atize next because i genuinely enjoy doing them

[astrobei]

on june 11th 1993, mike wheeler drags his vaguely amused (and highly endeared) boyfriend will byers to the movie theater, shells out for the largest size popcorn they have available, and gets 2 premium, middle-row seats to watch steven spielberg’s jurassic park

(he’s been vibrating with anticipation ever since the first trailer came out. he makes will go see it with him another five times before it leaves theaters.)

[mariocki]

The Long Good Friday (1980)

"Alan found him dying. He'd been nailed to the floor."

"When was this, then?"

"Well, it must've been just after you saw him and just before Alan saw him. Otherwise, you'd have noticed, wouldn't you? I mean, a geezer nailed to the floor. A man of your education would definitely have spotted that, wouldn't he?"

[hanzajesthanza]

the scene i find most relatable in all of the witcher saga is ciri in the korath desert, and idk what that says about me, but… probably nothing good 😅🙃