#darling ren

[forlorngarden]

11 + 19 + 23 + 24 please and thank you <33

hello darling :^)

11. Something you want to do again next year?

go on some weekend trips! and also quit my job lol

19. What’re you excited about for next year?

finding more books and music and shows and films that i love. writing more. hanging out with friends. starting to work for myself. blogging....

23. If you could send a message to yourself back on the first day of the year, what would it be?

give less fucks about your job you are not paid enough for that

24. Did you keep any New Year’s Resolutions?

they are sealed off on a piece of paper and i can only look at it on dec 31st but i feel like yeah... stay tuned for the update....

end of the year asks!! 🎄

[tossawary]

I was thinking about Fandom's Darlings recently because I encountered another case of "Yes, Your Ship Has Become Canon But At What Cost???" in the wild. Which is a mouthful, but I don't have a snappier name for these events in fandom yet.

It's when two characters get together in a story, but... their characterizations get destroyed in the process because the writers apparently 1) can't write solid romance (it's a specific skill!) and 2) also can't fit that romance into the broader story. Often, all of the supporting characters surrounding this shiny couple will ALSO suffer severe characterization damage to make this romance happen. And sometimes the larger plot and even the worldbuilding will also take hard structural hits so the story can focus on this GREAT PASSION that frankly just isn't... executed well.

Like, if a ship I dislike becomes canon, that's one thing, but if the writing for it isn't even semi-competent, that's worse!!! And the really insufferable part is actually the shippers who are not only popping bottles because their ship went canon, but will mock everyone who complains about the bad writing (or tries to earnestly analyze why exactly this conclusion sucks) as "bitter sore losers". I mean, the characters you profess to love have been turned into empty shells of themselves, the canonical partnership here is about as shallow as a puddle, and the integrity of this entire fictional world is on fire, but sure, you "won" this ship war. Congrats.

There is nothing else to do but move on, it's definitely not worth getting into it with anyone. But it REALLY sucks if you actually liked either of the characters involved or maybe even liked the ship itself, because then it's like... "I have been given an enormous cake, but it has been Poisoned. I cannot eat this, for I would choke on it. I have been Betrayed In A Fashion Most Vile." But everyone still sitting at the table tells you that you ought to be happy! At least you got some cake!

[tomatette]

Slightly animated version of this magnificent art piece by the amazing @littleststarfighter. Thank you, Lucy, for allowing me to play around with your art. It's so so gorgeous and I love it to bits <3

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[romirola]

Headcanons for the Shaw Pack’s Favorite Activities at a Renaissance Fair

Last weekend, I went to my first Renaissance Fair and had a blast! So many things to do, performances to see, food to eat, and impromptu character interactions to share with actors/fair-goers. My only reasonable next step is to think about the Shaw Pack attending and enjoying a Ren Fair, too. Yes, they all dress up. (Pss- So did I! A censored Ren Fair Romi pic is below the cut. Alt txt included.)

David: Attending the blacksmith demonstration. David is fascinated by solid craftsmanship, and blacksmith work is the epitome of craft. David listens intently, learning all about the historical and cultural significance of the art-science hybrid as the blacksmith molds a blade before David’s eyes. 

Angel: Dragon-egg painting. Angel leans into the fantasy elements of the fair, despite David’s grumbling that there’s nothing Renaissance about dragons. Angel meticulously paints a gorgeous dragon egg that could’ve been professionally made, all while conversing in-character with the dragon-wrangler who staffed the egg-painting station. The dragon-wrangler assures Angel that the dragon will “hatch” will grow into a majestic beast who will be loyal and loving, eternally grateful for the care they showed when the dragon was merely an egg. 

Asher: The bawdy poetry reading. Asher wasn’t super thrilled to discover he read the map wrong and showed up to the bawdy poet’s performance instead of the public shaming scene, but as soon as the poet performed the first poem, he was hooked. Asher couldn’t help but laugh, not only because of the content of the poems, but because of the animated way the poet recited the words, moved about the stage, and even engaged with the audience. 

Babe: Getting chosen to participate in the juggling show. The only thing that amazed Babe more than the performers juggling all sorts of objects (some dangerous, some silly) as they performed acrobatic feats was when the performers invited them on stage to “help” with their next trick of spinning plates. To their surprise and delight, Babe was able to do exactly as the juggler instructed and keep the plate spinning. They took a bow as they audience cheered, Asher screaming over everyone as he celebrated his mate.  

Milo: Ringing the bell at the strongman game. The game is notoriously rigged, but Milo was up to the challenge. As soon as the bell rang out, a few character actors came over to congratulate him and decree him to the strongest man in all the village. They chanted his name and, upon hearing the commotion, the fair’s Queen made her way over to Milo to knight him as Sir Milo the Strong. She also bestowed upon him a handful of food vouchers, which Milo shared with the rest of the pack so they could all feast on all the food the fair had to offer. 

Sweetheart: Watching the jousting tournament. Sweetheart loves how jousting is a blend of so many things they love: theatre, violence, and competition. They cheer as loudly as they can for the knight who fights for their section of the field, eyes glued to the combat. After the joust, even though their knight lost, they made their way to the fence to tell him he fought bravely and that he’d always be a champion in their heart. The knight was so moved by their admission, he let them pet his horse.   

Darling: Watching the falconry show. Darling was in awe as the birds zipped and flew through the air, all while showing off how precise their tracking and hunting skills are. All of the birds of prey were rehabilitated rescues from the wild, which only made Darling respect and support these birds’ message of wildlife conservation and preservation even more. 

Sam: Touring the dungeon museum. Sam was oddly comforted by the fact that no matter how many centuries passed, there were a few universals of humanity that transcended time. Although pain and torture were a constant obsession with humanity, Sam figured, that meant comfort and healing were, too. For as long as there had been people to inflict pain, there were people who eased pain. That thought inspires him.

[curapicas]

The way he's looking straight ahead and then moves back, has to close his eyes and look down to recollect himself. He can't bear what just came out of his own mouth. God. I think he hurt himself with that one. and us too

[cloudysunflowr]

¡¡Happy (late) New Year!!

I did forget to post this.. haha! Featuring my welcome home ocs and my mha ocs! Hehe, I couldnt possibly draw all of my ocs… too many haha!

Anywho~ hope the year is safe and lovely!!

:o)

Bonus:

[paystery]

the only things in my head all the time are ever after high and nana

[hhhut]

bro sometimes I forget how brutal cute yanderes can be.... what do you mean ren beat her to death he looks so cute I feel so gaslighted T-T (not complaining tho teheheh)

[sefif]

the other ministers really were split equally between

"honestly, ren, i didn't notice, this is about normal for you" in a supportive way

"honestly, ren, I didn't notice, this is about normal for you" in a wet dog way

and "I didn't want to overthrow you because it meant I'd have to do more work"

the one time the guy actually tries to get people to revolt against him and it fails terribly. no-one's doing it like him.

[rowrowronnie]

[uwukillmenowowo]

Sketch of Jabberwock + Me✨ [Tokyo Debunker]

When I took the test I got into Jabberwock

AND IVE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER BECAUSE TOWA IS MY SOULMATE—

[forlorngarden]

this is your daily reminder that cuntkiller is real 💌🏳️‍🌈

[chaotictoon]

Warrier Princess

Character that are fighters and are royal

[kylodendron]

These are actual questions people have asked me.

Just in case it isn’t obvious, these answers are pure bullshit. 😂

[digitalwavemedia]

My Yandere Boyfriend Is Differently Stalking Me! 14 days with you (Day 4)

[paystery]

what am i goin to do when im 40 and still obsessed with a kids show from when i was eight?? i’ll probably cry about its discontinuation to my children that i forced watch it.

by the time im 40 they’ll be a bit older so i can move on to introducing them to nana