#daryl crossbow

[trashg0blin37]

I’m so obsessed with this smelly man, send help

[ricktator]

[avidtetrisenthusiast]

chokehold's illegal 💥💥🔥💥‼️🔥💥

[zeninix]

more twd stuff. i need to get back on the jwct grind my bad guys (anyways, fem daryl !!)

[darylscigarettesmoke]

sometimes I’m happy and then I think about how they stripped Daryl of everything that made him Daryl in his own spin-off and then I’m not happy anymore

[youmakethelight]

Hi. How are you? Hope everything's going well.

I want to share my thoughts on a scene from TBOC, episode 4. It didn't catch my attention the first time but rewatching it I was able to see it with different eyes. It gave me a little hope for Caryl's future and I think this fandom needs hope after Zabel's statements, so I decided to share it.

The scene is when Carol, Daryl, Didi and Theo are eating truffled eggs and Daryl asks for some of the truffles. Theo answers while looking at Daryl and then Carol "You need a good eye and a lot of patience. They're very hard to find"

I don't think for a second that this line is about truffles, it's all about Caryl

- "You need a good eye": Carol and Daryl can't see the love they feel for each other. And they also can't the love the other feels for them. Later in the episode we saw this when Carol react to the scene of Daryl saying "And I never ever stopped trying to get home to YOU" by saying "you loved her". She completely ignored what Daryl said to her and focused on something else. And as for the audience, well, we always need to see what's between the lines and that's why not everyone can see it.

- "And a lot of patience": Their relationship has been building very slowly and we've been here for 14 years..

- "They're very hard to find": Seeing a bond like theirs is something very rare, both in TV/movie and also in real life.

I think that at the end of the day we will have Caryl canon. It's heading towards that, even if at the moment we still have to interpret the scenes and interactions. And I think that when David Zabel says the things he says it's just to create a surprise element for when Caryl actually happens. It's not very clever, but I think that's what it is

Hi! Gosh, sorry I've taken an absolute lifetime to get back to you again. I wrote out a whole reply as soon as I saw your message, then went to bed, and then felt too disillusioned with the show and the twd fandom to really think much about it for a while. But I'm good, thank you! Hope you are too. ❤️

Thank you for sharing this! I can definitely see your take on this. I hadn't noticed this detail, and I enjoyed your interpretation of it. I'm struggling a bit because I'm finding that when I read takes on Zabel's writing or when I think about my own, the joy drains from me, because overall, I just don't understand what the leadership are trying to do with this show, or who they're making it for.

I did write out a whole thing because your message inspired a lot of thoughts, but I guess it sort of boils down to two main issues for me, which are:

1. Even if there is an intention (now or in the future) to deliver canon with Zabel, I don't expect it to be written well enough to be enjoyable or satisfying for most current caryl shippers or for people who don't ship them (yet??).

2. For me personally, even though I love caryl as a romantic ship (if done well), my biggest concerns about the future of the spinoff are how Melissa McBride and women generally are treated by it.

To elaborate on my second point, I know I can't presume to know what Melissa wants for herself, but nonetheless, the lack of equal billing, title, and writing hurt me and my enjoyment of the show. If I had to choose between those things and canon, I'd choose the former.

Overall, this means that I strongly feel that the only way for the spinoff to stop being harmful to women and to be enjoyable is with a new showrunner, unfortunately. And that means that personally, I can't enjoy anything about the show other than news of a change in leadership. I know that some agree and some don't, but for me personally, I feel like I gave David Zabel his chance for two seasons, and I'm really not enjoying what he's doing with the show, and that goes much further than my personal preferences for shipping and story choices.

I don't mean to undermine your positive take on the scene. I really appreciate you sharing your interpretation of it. I'm only responding with my less positive takes from it because I genuinely want the best for the show, the people involved in making it, and the fans. And I truly believe that being annoyingly persistent about the things that are less than OK (e.g. a showrunner who doesn't seem to know the source material, leadership who doesn't treat fans or female colleagues with respect, unequal billing, a problematic title, and shallow, misogynistic writing) is how to achieve that. Maybe we still won't achieve that, but I'm thinking a lot about what I choose to consume and support, and there is far too much going on here that I can't support with a clear conscience.

For me, even if, by some miracle, romantic canon is written well with Zabel as showrunner, I really can't enjoy the show while its title and billing lean into such harmful patriarchal messaging.

I still want to thank you. I think it's great to take whatever positives we can and to share them with each other - while also continuing to stand up for standards that should be improved. So, thank you for sending this positive take to me. One thing I have really appreciated in this fandom is the way so many come together to support each other and try to lift each other up during the difficult and less enjoyable parts. So, thank you for being a part of that. 💜

PS. Even though I deleted my original long reply to you, this reply has still ended up longgg. So, if you've read this far, wow, thank you. You deserve a break and a snack.

[wildlyfreemoon]

s3 ep 10 of twd -- daryl saving a family and killing a walker with the car boot door? yeah that was hot

[lab-gr0wn-lambs]

Dude, your Daryl art is freaking amazing! I hope to see more!💙

Him smiling, just for you <3

[discolizardx]

i've been struck with a vision for a daryl x reader fic..

stay tuned

[sheriffgrimes-archerdixon]

So I am autistic, not very high on the spectrum, and I would love to ask for a fluff request with Daryl Dixon but as a father figure. The girl is like 19 and she is Rick Grimes daughter or whatever. So she had moments when she’s excited or happy, maybe nervous she fidgets and won’t stop moving around. She will also just make random noises just to calm nerves or something. Big crowds bother her and cause her to be just overstimulated so maybe Daryl takes her away from like the party and outside where he calms the reader down? I know from experiences that I am a very touch sensitive person with textures, so what if he uses his poncho knowing it’s a texture that is for comfort for her, or Dog could be used for the comfort too. Just overall him being a dad figure to the reader. But I am obsessed with fluff

Thank you so much for the request!! I’m so sorry for how long it took! I hope it’s what you were looking for! I of course don’t go through what you go through so this might not be realistic/ authentic and I apologise if it isn’t! But I hope it doesn’t disappoint!

Simple reassurance

The small party being held in the Monroe families house within Alexandria’s protective walls. You were already feeling incredibly anxious and this didn’t help you one single bit. You always struggled with crowds and lots of people, it made you uncomfortable and well… this was making you increasingly uncomfortable, your hands fidgeting by your side- a slight clicking coming from your mouth. It was a sound you made without even being aware of… but it happened every time you were anxious, worried or embarrassed. Almost like a cringe… because you truly didn’t want to be there. Parties during the apocalypse just seemed bizarre. Absurd. It felt wrong.

And unbeknownst to you your closest friend had spotted your odd behaviour. Daryl was incredibly observant and he knew just by your body language that you were uncomfortable, people drinking around you, attempting to engage you in conversation yet you were clearly anxious and didn’t want anything to do with it. “Hey y/n,” the older man called grabbing your attention, your hands almost stimming as you struggled to keep them still, fingers wiggling as your wrists almost hit against your sides. It wasn’t your fault… you just felt incredibly sick. So many people. So many different smells of food and beverages, you just felt sick to your stomach. His hand gently grabbed a hold of your wrist where he quickly lead you outside and into the fresh air, where you automatically calmed down, body language becoming calmer and more neutral “you good?” He spoke gruffly your hands now squeezing in and out of fists, body feeling tingly in the most revolting way. Textures often helped make these feelings go away- sometimes you’d just touch your clothes and that would help but that wasn’t solving the issue this time.

“I- I feel like I have a fucking microfibre cloth on me… it’s freaking me out..” you expressed to Daryl you grew more concerned, he knew what you were like and how textures often helped “here,” he reached his hands out towards you, offering his hands “hold my hands.” Daryl wasn’t a very touchy person… never in fact… but he cared very much about you and just wanted you to be okay. He knew what it was like to feel… odd… feet not grounded on the floor. It was almost anxiety inducing. He also understood the fact that you were touch sensitive, so he was always cautious no matter what. Your hands shakily gripped onto his rougher dirtier hands his touch gentle and reassuring as he gave your hands a simple squeeze yet within ten seconds you had to pull away

“I- I’m sorry… I just…” “no. Don’t apologise. Come with me..” he spoke before nodding in the direction of his home before he began walking, you trailing slightly behind him as you followed after him before eventually being lead into his home. You sat down on the couch in the living room, Daryl disappearing before returning crossbow in hand and an arrow, you took the crossbow into your hands the cold texture making that little crack in reality shine through as a soft breath soon left your lips “you know you really shouldn’t force yourself to do things you aren’t comfortable with…” he spoke softly the look on your face proving it all as he let out a soft grunt, quickly shaking his head “I know what you’re goin’ to say. You’re a people pleaser.. ya need to learn how to say no.” He spoke sternly his eyes full of concern yet a lot of care and affection for you. He was always a reserved man but seemed to hold a lot of care for you.

Your thumb traced over the arrow head before you glanced back at Daryl “teach me how to say no.” You spoke Daryl not responding to that as instead he whistled, tapping his thigh loudly “dog! Hey dog! C’mere boy!” He called, dog happily trotting into the room greeting Daryl before the dog bound over to you, snout immediately pushing into your lap, the arrow now beside you as instead your palms were stroking against the dogs fur , entangling within his soft winter coat the texture immediately bringing you comfort, dog wagging his tail as he licked your cheek tail at a medium height, wagging happily. “Even dog agrees.” He spoke, you glancing at Daryl before letting out a soft laugh “you know I can’t say no.” You murmured Daryl shaking his head in disagreement before sighing softly “I’m okay now.” You reassured continuing to fuss dog, Daryl raising his brows at you knowing there was some sort of a catch to your words “I’ll go back to the par-“ “nope.” He cut you off shaking his head “but you can come with-“ “no y/n. I don’t like people. And I know you’ll panic if you go in there again.” He spoke you knowing he was right as you instead focused on dog, running your fingers through dogs fur, dog licking your cheek again, paws coming to collide against your thighs his tail wagging faster and faster “dog come,” Daryl soon called hearing your soft laughter as dog continued to lick your face your eyes squeezed shut- as if the animal knew you needed something to laugh about, not listening to Daryl as he continued licking over your face, daryl watching with amusement before shaking his head “dog, hey boy!” He called again clapping his hands the dog bounding over to him before Daryl stood up fussing dog before walking over to you, you standing up before watching him carefully “can I hug you?” He asked you, he knew your boundaries and knew what made you uncomfortable but also what you struggled with so always asked no matter what. You nodded your head the man getting closer to you before pulling you into his embrace his hug gentle and careful but also secure and safe.

“Please learn how to say no.” He spoke to you a small smile tugging at your lips before you sighed softly “okay… I’ll try to.” You reassured with a soft laugh Daryl soon pulling back hands resting upon your shoulders “good. You better.” He spoke a playful threat coming from him but you knew he was just playing around “now first… will you go into that party?” He asked “no.” You said after a moment or two Daryl smiled “good. You’ve got no one to please other than yourself. Now go pick up that crossbow and we can go hunting yeah… get our own food.” You smiled amused you loved hunting with Daryl. It was your favourite thing ever.

“Squirrels?” You asked and he nodded

“Squirrels… or maybe even deer if we’re lucky.” He chuckled out making you smile widely. Gods did you love him.

[witchb1tches]

Daryl "Dilf" Dixon

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[mymanreedus]

[negansbestie]

went to an arcade game today and played a twd game 😭 i didn't realize i was using daryl's crossbow until i lost lmao

[darylscigarettesmoke]

i’m already dreading watching the new DD episode tomorrow because of the scenes in the cell…. Oof

Like I fully support the Daryl/Carol duo but only platonically but I still think the whole Daryl arc is terribly written and ooc (in some/many ways), unlike some abc-shippers who call him “evolved” and “developed” and being so in the middle is absolutely terrible and stressful

I’m stressed out. This stresses me out

Can they all just leave Daryl alone

[verfound]

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