#butwhat

[apothecaryassistant]

I really want to get on to the next game, but feel tied down to Cazadores still - Cazadores should be good to go, but I'm too terrified of social interaction to increase my testing base and build an audience.

Curse me for being so... me.

[rearranging-deck-chairs]

i love yasmin "it's been three years, depression WHOMST" khan saying "we dont have to keep doing this" to her sister on their annual suicide prevention anniversary dinner only to three weeks later spiral for 10 months straight and immediately leave home to come back 10 months later 5 years older heartbroken traumatised estranged and grieving someone her family met one (1) time during a freak spider situation, leaving her almost exactly in the position the doctor was in the entire time she knew her

[geffenrecords]

what they don't want u 2 know about supernatural is that even a fraction of everything Sam struggles with is far more intrinsically fascinating than any of deans plots.

[briizer]

I am

so tired

of seeing this shit

what even in the duck is this

help

[milaghoul]

I AM TRULY CRYING OVER A FUCKIN FICTIONAL TWINK MAN COMING BACK

[mxdotpng]

i know posts get popular because people just start reblogging stuff but what if they get mad at me

[rainbow-nerdss]

I just had three hours of sleep and walked an hour into work carrying heavy bags

I don't know how I'm going to make it through today

[itemcrash]

eye twitch

[diamondnokouzai]

british true crime documentary narrator trapped in my skull & tongue

[autobahnmp3]

but where would cha eunwoo take me on a date?

[tinyfantasminha]

what do youmean a bUTLER POS$d$SEES

we got him

all silhouettes for the disneyficated boys revealed and I had a tunnel vision of my babygirl

[bathroomcube]

if tumblr legalized nsfw i would probably just use my clit as a reaction image so maybe this is for the best?? butwhat do i know.

[literallymechanical]

this might be the coronavirus in my brain making me say this butwhat if the next pandemic is engineered in secret underground grubhub doordash ubereats laboratories to recapture business after they over-extended during lockdown when everybody was ordcering in all thetime. they give out so many coupons. susipoicous.

[pixelnrd]

It was the triplets senior year of High School, and the house parties that were thrown to celebrate the impending end of education were always a big affair. The trio often arrived together but went their separate ways, and on this particular night, after finishing their final exams, they were all keen to let loose and have fun.

Quincy had been quiety pursuing a romance with his classmate Rebecca, ever since they had flirted at junior prom. Being one of Jasmine's good friends, he knew his sister would be annoyed. Butwhat better scene to finally act on their impulses than at a house party, with all the pretensions of high school being left behind.

Except their heated rendevous was interrupted, when someone unexpectedly opened the door - it was Kylie, and she was not pleased with what she saw. She had been bitter ever since Quincy had dumped her, so to see him with someone else hurt a lot.

Jasmine, meanwhile, was not enjoying the party as she had hoped. She and Aaron had been doing long distance, but he had been more and more distant with her lately, claiming he was busy with his mid-terms even though they were over. He was meant to come to the party tonight, but after hours and hours he hadn't showed up.

Jasmine quickly became tipsy as she drank punch cup after cup, and eventually her friends convinced her to get in the spa to relax. She finally found herself having a good time talking to other boys, and enjoyed the attention. As people began to dissapate from the spa, she found herself enjoying one particular guy's attention - and before she knew it, she was kissing someone who wasn't her boyfriend.

The only person who hadn't arrived at the party with an agenda in mind was Ginger. Like most parties, all she wanted was to get as drunk as possible and find someone to make out with. But when she saw Kylie dancing on the table - to the amusement of everyone - she suddenly found herself overcome with a lustfulness she hadn't expected.

She followed Kylie into the kitchen, and Kylie - who was butt-hurt by Quincy, and ready to do something to hurt him back - decided she felt like doing the exact same thing.

'Cause to lose all my senses, that is just so typically me - oh baby, baby 🎵

[vroomvroomwee]

Wanting top surgery while having OCD is one of the most awful experiences.

Like, yes, I KNOW I'm non-binary, "Butwhat if you're actually cis and just confused?"

I KNOW I want the surgery. "But what if you don't, and it's actually the wrong decision?"

I KNOW that ultimately it will make my life significantly better. "But what if it doesn't and you end up regretting it?"

"What if?" OCDs job is to make you as miserable and unhappy as possible. Its purpose is to make you doubt yourself, morally, psychologically, in every way it can.

Fuck you OCD

And it's even worse when combined with autism and my fear of change

Not enough people are talking about this, so if anyone is suffering from this dilemma, you're not alone.

[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

These might be questions for separate posts, butWhat are elections like on Gallifrey? Like, I know the president can name their successor and Time Lords vote to confirm, but can there be other candidates?

Also, are local politics a thing (like mayor or local overseer or something) or are those positions appointed? Basically, what’s the basic hierarchy of the bureaucracy?

How do politics work on Gallifrey?

Gallifreyan politics may look complicated, but that's only because it is. Take a deep breath ...

🏛️ Presidential Elections: A Gallifreyan 'Democracy'

The 'election' of a new Lord President isn't exactly democratic. Generally, the current President picks a successor, who is then confirmed by a High Council ballot. This sounds great… until you realise it's almost a done deal and that the vote is just a formality. It's more about who's best buds with the outgoing Lord President.

But wait! Article 17 of the Gallifreyan Constitution allows almost any Time Lord to declare themselves a candidate for the presidency. However, it's rare for anyone other than the hand-picked successor to win.

That said, if a Lord President resigns and no successor has been named, an election must be held within 48 hours. In this rare instance, there might actually be a race for power.

🗳️ An Expansion of Voting Rights: Once, there was a rare experiment in democracy when former President Romana allowed more Time Lords to vote. But by and large, most Gallifreyans today don't have much say in their leadership. Elections, if they even happen, are generally conducted within the Capitol—likely only involving those esteemed enough to be Time Lords.

⚖️ The Bureaucratic Behemoth

Here's where it gets fun, and very text-y. Gallifrey's bureaucracy is a tiered maze of titles, councils, and arcane traditions:

The Lord President: AKA 'Keeper of the Legacy of Omega' and 'Defender of the Laws of Time'. The President of Gallifrey has near-absolute power, at least on paper. They're entrusted with Gallifrey's deepest secrets, access to the Matrix, and, of course, the right to wear the very fashionable Sash of Rassilon. However, all this power is checked by the Inner Council (more on that later) and the Constitution, which prevents direct orders to the Chancellor without council approval.

The Chancellor: This is the President's right hand. The Chancellor runs day-to-day government affairs and represents the High Council. Think of them as a blend of Prime Minister, ambassador, and a sports referee. The Chancellor also holds the Great Key and is technically responsible for the CIA's oversight (if anyone actually manages that).

Inner Council: The Inner Council is an elite subset that includes the Lord President, the Chancellor, and the most powerful Cardinals. They meet in the Great Hall of Time to discuss important things and have the rare power to overrule the President—if they're unanimous. This is rare, but it's there for when the President, say, decides to go on an intergalactic holiday during a planetary emergency. This council rarely changes and is as exclusive as it gets.

The High Council of the Time Lords: This elite group includes both the Inner Council (the President's immediate circle) and Prime Cardinals. Known as 'The Twenty-Four,' they're the top decision-makers, dealing with everything from defence to ceremonial events. If something goes wrong, they're probably the ones who signed the forms.

Parliament: The broader College of Cardinals (known as Parliament) convenes only for grand events, like passing laws or making constitutional amendments. It's packed with Cardinals, from Prime Cardinals to Junior ones, and they're all about protocol and tradition. And yes, hierarchy matters—closer seats to the ground level mean higher status.

📜 The Influence of the Cardinals and the Chapters

Gallifreyan society is organised into six Chapters, which function as both political and economic factions. Each Chapter is governed by a Council of Cardinals, high-ranking Time Lords who hold significant sway in both Chapter and Gallifreyan politics.

Cardinals: Cardinals lead their Chapters and serve as influential voices in the Gallifreyan Parliament. Cardinals with the title of Prime represent their Chapter on the High Council, meaning decision-making often reflects the interests of each Chapter. Every major decision, therefore, becomes a tug-of-war between Chapters, with Cardinals pushing for policies that advance their Chapter's interests.

This structure means Gallifreyan politics isn't just about personal ambitions—it's also driven by inter-Chapter alliances, rivalries, and the push for dominance. And screw those who aren't in a Chapter, because they have no political voice at all.

🎩 Other Notable Figures

Auld Mortality: After their final death, the Ordinal-General becomes Auld Mortality and proceeds to quite literally haunt the current President. They have no official duties besides constantly reminding the Lord President that their time is finite.

Lord Burner: They officially don't exist, but rumours say that the Lord Burner is the President's secret assassin. Through ceremonial burn edicts, the President can order a kill discreetly. But of course, this is just hearsay.

The Castellan: Head of the Chancellery Guard, the Castellan handles security in the Capitol. Though they're answerable to the Chancellor, they have broad discretion when guarding Gallifrey from internal threats.

Gold Usher: Gallifrey's master of ceremonies, responsible for everything from Presidential Ordinations to formal court proceedings. Gold Usher ensures the pomp is adequately maintained and that no Time Lord starts a duel mid-ceremony.

🧩 Hierarchy at the Local Level (Or Lack Thereof)

Gallifrey isn't exactly decentralised. Positions like mayor or local overseer simply don't exist. All power flows downward from the Citadel, where bureaucratic roles are filled by appointment. These appointed officials take charge of specific regions or operations. Even the Chancellery Guard, Gallifrey's police force, is overseen by high-ranking Time Lords with little room for local meddling.

🏫 So ...

Gallifrey has all the trappings of an elaborate, pseudo-democratic hierarchy. Technically, there's an election, but rarely a competition. The councils and sub-councils focus more on upholding ancient traditions than making radical changes with a deep, abiding love for the status quo. Because for a society as ancient as the Time Lords, stability is the ultimate form of progress.

Related:

💬|📜👽Does Gallifrey have anyone they've had friendly interactions with?: History of historical alliances Gallifrey have made.

💬|⏰👽What does the Gallifreyan political and social environment look like?: Overview of the general structure of Gallifreyan society and politics.

💬|👤🔥Who/What is Lord Burner?: Looking at the entirely fictional role of the entirely fictional Lord Burner.

Hope that helped! 😃

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