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Huge shout-out to John Cena for dropping my new transition goal that one time last year. Look at this and earnestly say this isn't peak male performance.
#trans#transgender#lgbt#lgbtq#ftm#nonbinary#trans meme#described images#image description in alt#to me. this is peak masculinity. to me#i'm not even a fan of skirts but i want this energy#i have witnessed like... five or six trans people (at least) rocking this EXACT outfit like. this aesthetic is inescapable#i don't like the idea of body goals but john cena is my closest body aspiration. LOOK AT HIS BEEFED-UP THIGHS!!!#man does NOT skip leg day (aka the best day. arm days SUCK and they are hell on earth. all my homies hate arm day)
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three of them
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#its like the two of them image but three of thwm#my art#aftg#all for the game#allison reynolds#dan wilds#renee walker#sorry this took so long âŚ. first time i drew them it looked weird and i gave up for the day lmfao#renee having those long pieces may be weird but that doesnt matter#there is a reason. hard to explain though so i wont#peace and love on planet earth#anon-lemon
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more pictures of my favorite guy ever đ¤
I really wanna make that keychain..
#aa#ace attorney#simon blackquill#fanart#the first image actually I made a while ago when the cleaniing machine broke at work and they made me mop up the entire stupid store#and it made my back really hurt so i put simon in a similar situation bc he should suffer every misery on earth#it was gonna be a bigger picture with a proper bg but i hated it and i got sick of looking at it so i just truned up the colors and called#it a day
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Dear Corvi Dable, Time is a lie. A lie they've been telling you all your life. They don't want you to have a Good Morning all day every day. Because if you did, what power would they have left? Your Eternal pal, Budâď¸đ§đźââď¸âđź
#morning#good morning#good morning message#good morning image#good morning man#the good morning man#the entire morning#gif#gm#morning vibes#morning motivation#tgmm#âď¸đ§đźââď¸âđź#time#time is a lie#time is a construct#time is an illusion#abolish timekeeping#always#It's Always Morning Somewhere#always morning#all day#every day#good morning every day forever no matter what or else...#sweet blue world#astronaut#outer space#earth
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HORROR WEEK- FOTD #144 : apple bolete! (exsudoporus frostii)
the apple bolete (also frost's bolete) is a mycorrhizal fungus in the family boletaceae >:-) it typically grows near the hardwood trees of the eastern US, southern mexico & costa rica. it was chosen for horror week due to its appearance being reminiscent of muscle tissue !!
the big question : will it kill me?? nope !! however, although they are edible, they are not recommended for consumption as it is quite easy to confuse them with other red boletes. ^^
e. frostii description :
"the shape of the cap of the young fruit body ranges from a half sphere to convex, later becoming broadly convex to flat or shallowly depressed, with a diameter of 5â15 cm (2.0â5.9 in). the edge of the cap is curved inward, although as it ages it can uncurl and turn upward. in moist conditions, the cap surface is sticky as a result of its cuticle, which is made of gelatinized hyphae. if the fruit body has dried out after a rain, the cap is especially shiny, sometimes appearing finely areolate (having a pattern of block-like areas similar to cracked, dried mud). young mushrooms have a whitish bloom on the cap surface.
the colour is bright red initially, but fades with age. the flesh is up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) thick, & ranges in colour from pallid to pale yellow to lemon yellow. the flesh has a variable staining reaction in response to bruising, so some specimens may turn deep blue almost immediately, while others turn blue weakly & slowly.
the tubes comprising the pore surface (the hymenium) are 9â15 mm deep, yellow to olivaceous yellow (mustard yellow), turning dingy blue when bruised. the pores are small (2 to 3 per mm), circular, & until old age a deep red colour that eventually becomes paler. the pore surface is often beaded with yellowish droplets when young (a distinguishing characteristic), & readily stains blue when bruised. the stipe is 4 to 12 cm (1.6 to 4.7 in) long, & 1 to 2.5 cm (0.4 to 1.0 in) thick at its apex. it is roughly equal in thickness throughout its length, though it may taper somewhat toward the top ; some specimens may appear ventricose (swollen in the middle). the stipe surface is mostly red, or yellowish near the base ; it is reticulate â characterized by ridges arranged in the form of a net-like pattern."
[images : source & source] [fungus description : source]
#⢠fungus of the day !! â˘#⢠horror week >:-) â˘#[exsudoporus frostii]#: frost's bolete :#: apple bolete :#144#||#image undescribed#fungi#undescribed#mushroom#mushrooms#earth#nature#cottagecore#fungus#foraging#forestcore#mycology#fotd#fungus of the day#exsudoporus frostii#frost's bolete#apple bolete#bolete
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theories/thoughts/analysis about touchstarved after playing the demo a few times
Under the cut because it got long (I exceeded the post character limit...) Also spoilers btw. PS: All the links are to posts on the official social media accounts or their kickstarter, with the exception of the animated trailer screenshots that I got from here.
(Happy one month since demo dropped!)
Mhin
I'm starting with them because I play favorites.
Mhin's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the crying eye (guilt? pain? blood? Their pupils almost seem to glow red, I wonder if it's connected) and the beak (in a way that reminds me of the skull of a bird rather than a live one).
The red choice connected to them is about asking if they're a scientist: their precision is almost surgical, though when asked if they've studied anatomy or medicine their reply is âNot quiteâ so it must be something similar enough.
When Vere complains about their first encounter with Mhin, he mentions that their dagger (visible in their in-game art) is an antique. Perhaps they inherited it, maybe from a mentor? Itâs a curious choice of weapon for a hunter: stilettos (itâs described as such in the demo) arenât ineffective in battle (especially if wielded by a physically strong fighter, which they absolutely are), but they are favored by assassins because theyâre easy to conceal, they strike precisely and deeply but without letting much blood leak from the needle-thin wound.
As far as design goes, the clasps on their hood looks like a mix between the quaternary celtic knot and the triquetra / trinity knot. Symbolically, the latter is associated to the Triple Goddess (more on this in Leanderâs section) or three elements, while the former represents the four elements or the four seasons or the four cardinal directions, and is often used as a symbol of protection.
Their fatal flaw is that they âresist change at all costsâ. I'm led to believe that they became a Monster instead of being born one. I think it either happened not that long ago or they lost control over it recently, and that's what spurred them on their search for a cure. Them being described as âoutcastâ also makes me think that they could have been exiled from wherever they came from, perhaps because the people found out that âa monster hides within their frameâ.
When questioning them about Ais, they say âI'm not going to risk my life in the hopes that any of them is differentâ which shows that theyâre distancing themself from their situation (i.e., being/becoming a Monster).
Their hate towards Monsters could be either a projection of the hate they feel towards themself (if they were aware that there was a Monster inside of them before they lost control and hurt someone, for example) or just because one took over them and by extension they hate every Monster because of it. If the âlost control and hurt someoneâ thing is true I'll also add that they might be working as a Hunter as a way to try and atone. It could also be a way to expel the more violent instincts (Iâm assuming they have some) into something productive.
The âthey're afraid of being hurt. Or worseâ on their relationship chart with Kuras feels to me like they're afraid of hurting him, also because when you ask them how they get along with him during the demo, they say âFew people are willing to help others; fewer when there's any risk involvedâ and I'm choosing to interpret that they think of themself as the risk. I know I'm really pushing it on this aspect but the âIf you stay too close to me, you'll get hurtâ+âFind someone safer to ask for helpâ only fuels me more. Their monstrous form also looks less defined and more liquid compared to the others, maybe because it's not as developed so it doesn't look as solid?
Vere is also said to be often provoking Mhin in order to make them lose control: he's confident in himself enough to think that he'd have the upper hand in a fight with Monster!Mhin, probably because they're a skilled hunter but they don't have that much experience over their monstrous side. Mhin dislikes Vere because heâs âthe embodiment of everything [they] hate about Monstersâ: while Mhin holds back from their nature and seeks a cure, Vere wants to give in to his instincts without restraints.
In the demo, they get defensive when questioned about the Senobium, but when they say âWhatever you're looking for, the cost may be higher than what you're willing to payâ I think they're speaking from experience.
It's interesting that it's implied that they slept with Leander once. Judging by the comment about the Wet Wick being the âperfect combination for making mistakesâ, they're not enthusiastic about it. Iâm guessing that they don't like that Leander has seen them with their guard down? Or they
Unless I missed something, it's unknown where in Eridia they're staying. I'll say it's probably in a different direction from the Wet Wick since they make a point of saying that they're only going there to protect Kuras (instead of, for example, âI live nearby anyways so I'll take the same roadâ).
The flowers in their pin design look similar to cornus kousa, or some other type of dogwood, symbolizing hope, resilience, renewal (I also found: rebirth, new life, strength, regret). After a long and grueling winter, Eridia greets the first dogwood blossoms with relief. These flowers are known to cling tenaciously to life even in the worst conditions, from barren wastelands to ruins perpetually shrouded in Fogfall⌠Really poetic meaning! I imagine Mhin as the dogwood flower, persisting even after the Tragic Backstory that made them lonely (âbarren wastelandsâ) and their Monster Form (âshrouded in fogfallâ)
Leander
Leander's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights only his eyes (they share the color of his magic -> maybe it's how he uses magic that contributes to him being âmonstrousâ?).
Nothing to note about his red choice except that it is unlocked by generally following his lead (taking the flower when he offers it, touching him without hesitation).
Speaking of his magic, an Alchemist MC notes that it extraordinarily powerful, enough that he doesn't need incantations or spell circles to cast it. Kuras mentioned that Leander prefers the company of those similar to him and that the Bloodhounds are mostly people who've endured the hardships of Lowtown, so I can't help but wonder if Leander was always a natural at magic, or if he did receive training but was later cast out, or maybe he left by choice?
A recurrent symbol in Leander's design is the triangle, as a detail mostly (on his coat, boots, dangling from his belt), but there's also one that looks like the alchemical symbol for earth (đ) attached to the brooch on his chest; another symbol for earth is, you guessed it, the serpent, whose other meaning is duplicitous nature as well as renewal and rebirth. This connects to the ouroboros (present in his earring as well as in the background of the sticker and charm kickstarter rewards), symbolizing the cycle of death and rebirth and with relevance in alchemy as the âall in oneâ. The same theme is also present in the symbol of the triple moon (on his belt) symbolizing the stages of birth life and death and more in general three aspects united in one; the white lilies symbolizing renewal, regrowth, rebirth. The green feels fitting too, since it's often used to symbolize health and abundance.
Alongside the little triangle shape, attached to his belt there are a key (which is not the room key he gave MC), the head of which reminds me of two snakes knotted together; there's also a... I have no clue what that glowing red globe-spike is actually. It's the only other red item (along with the gem on the earring sword hilt) on Leander, but in some of the concept art it was green instead, so I think it's at least somewhat connected to his magic or the source of it. The shape of it combined with the red glow reminds me of Eridiaâs towersâ architecture but thatâs probably a stretch. I also feel like the symbol on the central part of the triple moon belt buckle is relevant: it immediately reminded me of a spell circle, and after doing some digging in sacred geometry, Iâve found that its 6 petal-like shapes (lilies also have 6 petals...) look similar to the hexafoil, âgerm of lifeâ, or the central part of the âseed of lifeâ, which is connected to the divine creation of the world in 7 days/phases; a series of interconnected hexafoils make the âflower of lifeâ, the meaning of which is creation (both in general and of the universe itself), and that everythingâs interconnected to everything else... I couldnât help but think of the âAs above, so belowâ tagline in the Bloodhounds' poster; the sentence has so many interpretations in alchemy/esotericism but the gist of it is, âthings in the higher realms of existence are just like in the lower/earthly planeâ and âwhat happens in a large scale also happens in a small scaleâ and âcommon material things can make pure spiritual thingsâ.
Overall, I'm thinking that all the green-glowing details on his outfit might be arcane foci, to help him cast magic without using incantations. As of right now, Iâm willing to bet that Leander's connected to the Allmother (the traveler in the cart prayed to her) and/or the Abbess (the leader of the Senobium, I think): many of the aforementioned symbols also have ties to femininity and/or feminine qualities.
Other big things in his design are the eyebags and scar that goes from the cheek to the arm. I donât have much to say on those, probably the scar is going to be connected to some important backstory event and the eyebags are a clue to suggest that thereâs something troubling behind the bright and positive persona that he presents as.
If we want to take the name literally (I do), we could assume that Leander and his Bloodhounds are not simply a group of mercenaries, but mercenaries with a cause. Hounds are a breed specifically intended to track something specific (or someone specific) by scent. Given the animosity shown by them at the mere mention of the Senobium, it could have something to do with that, but perhaps it's also something more personal to Leander.
Let's get to the biggest red flag of the green-themed man: âFatal flaw: [REDACTED]â and âNot all Monsters are inhumanâ. There's also the fact that Vere doesn't trust his behaviour (I'll get to it in his section but I would generally trust Vere's words to be truthful). Itâs also worth noting that in the first scene he makes an appearance in, heâs presented almost as a performer, a subtle-not-so-subtle hint that he can work his audience really skillfully. Overall, he seems too good to be true, and to quote Leander himself in the demo, âThings that seem too good to be true are often just that.â I don't think he's malevolent per se, but I also believe he's a very good liar (or at least, good at keeping his cards close to his pillowy bosom chest) and he can be a lot more ruthless than he lets on.
I already said it in Mhin's section but it's implied that the two of them slept together once, and I can't help but wonder if Leander also tried the whole "let me touch you so I can see what curses you but also you can tie me down if you want wink wink" tactic with them.
I get the feeling that he also slept with Ais? âHe sure likes it when others take controlâ+âHe's not so bad once you get to know himâ. The bartender didn't joke about the room being used often huh (iâm saying this lighthearted and teasingly, nothing against it lol).
He's obviously staying at the Wet Wick with the rest of the Bloodhounds, and it happens often enough that the bartender/owner is familiar with their habits. I wonder if he also as a house of his own or not.
The flowers (in-game art, animated trailer, pin design, charm and sticker design) are white lilies, symbolizing devotion, sympathy and faith (I also found: renewal/rebirth/reregrowth and purity. Nothing says âI love youâ as clearly as white liliesâironic, since theyâre some of the regionâs most poisonous flowers. Some mages believe that these lilies contain a mysterious magic, but attempts to harness this power have only resulted in lethal poisonings. A not-so-veiled warning to be careful of what lies behind Leanderâs charming facade... And considering that he seems to like when MC defers to him, I could imagine the (metaphorical... unless?) lethal poisoning in a possible bad end!
Kuras
Kuras' silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the several eyes (truth and secrets being very important themes in his route, he's also described as âobserverâ) and his tears (his guilt).
No red choice for Kuras, but there is various flavour text depending on choices. First and most notably, the Unnamed MC notes that something about him feels familiar: this could simply be a hint about him being divine in nature, or it might mean something more, I'm still uncertain. Moreover, depending on dialogue, one of his scenes towards the end of the demo plays out slightly differently, and it shows the more playful side of him (which I absolutely didnât expect, but I enjoyed that).
As far as appearance goes, his human form and his divine form have many similarities: this post does a very good job of showing them, but additionally I'll say that his halo (silhouette, charm and sticker design) reminds me of the shape of his earrings.
There are a few lines that imply that being in Kuras' vicinity feels physically warmer. It could be just a standard âMC likes him so being near makes them feel all warm and fuzzyâ but I think it's more to do with his angelic nature having a comforting effect on people. Something that could be connected to that is the theme of fire (âeldritch flamesâ, also visible in the charm and sticker design), which symbolically is the element that purifies souls and reveals the truth.
His clinic seems very neat, for someone who works with numerous patients for the whole day. Moreover, his clothes stay unnaturally devoid of any sign of dirt. His appearance is also very curated, so I think that part of it is him being thorough about cleaning and part of it might be a consequence of his magic. Additionally, during the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 49:32), they (jokingly) said that Kuras doesnât even put his hair up while performing surgeries, which to me also means that he doesnât need to do it because heâs supernaturally clean and hygienic.
There's no clear mention of him having magic in the first place, but I don't think he could've completely reattached MC's arm so flawlessly any other way.
I wouldn't think much of it if it were any other character but Kuras' birthday being January 1st makes me think that he picked the date on purpose... or randomly, considering it doesnât seem to be important to him.
During the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 41:24), it was noted that Kurasâ name was deliberately chosen, I think implying that it probably has a meaning behind it, though I canât say what as of now (my search only revealed that kurash is a type of wrestling in Central Asia, and that thereâs a deity called Kura in a region of Syria).
I think it's a known fact in Eridia that Kuras is not simply human (âOnly the most desperate or the foolish would dare lay a hand on meâ), so it's interesting that he chose to not disclose that to the MC. Granted, they've interacted for less than a day now and information is the currency. I also wonder if heâs always been a doctor or if he chose to become one at a certain point... I guess it would depend: is he ârepentantâ for something he did before settling in Eridia, or after?
Ais also thinks that Kuras used to be more outgoing but the reason he doesnât really open up a lot to people anymore is because he âmustâve been burnedâ, which is an interesting insight. I lean more towards thinking that heâs been burned after becoming a resident in Eridia.
There's nothing that strikes me as peculiar regarding his relationships with the other characters,with two exceptions. Kuras' self-inflicted exile is centuries old, and combined with the fact that he (occasionally and begrudgingly?) works with the Senobium, it might be plenty of reason for Vere to hate him. I think that Kuras might've witnessed how he came to be captured (or actively took part in it), and that event is what feeds his mistrust towards Vere. Secondly, itâs said that he âlooks forward to Ais helping around his clinicâ: does Ais use the Seaspringâs healing powers on some patients (âI help him in the clinic sometimesâ)? I wonder if the smokey scent when the MC wakes in Kurasâ clinic was because heâd been there recently.
He lives in one of the more populated areas, probably because 1) more easy for patients to reach him and 2) he likes meeting people.
The flowers in his pin design look like magnolias, symbolizing longevity, grace, divinity (I also found: eternity, perseverance, purity). The elegant magnoliaâs therapeutic properties are vital in such a dangerous world. The Senobium cultivates a small magnolia grove, though few make it past the imposing gates to enjoy the rejuvenating blossoms⌠Of course the medicinal aspect reflects Kuras well. And thereâs the connection to him being employed in some form by the Senobium too, the gates could definitely be a metaphor for how he keeps the true extent of his powers at bay
Ais
Ais' silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights his tattoo (Ocudeus' tentacles) and his eyes (the Groupmind's effect).
If MCâs been talking defiantly to him throughout the demo, the red choice connected to Ais also consists of rebelling to him, which he clearly enjoys (heâs said to dislike easy fights, so thatâs probably it).
An Unnamed MC will note that Ocudeusâs presence/calling in the Seaspring feels familiar, and that his tattoo feels unnatural and it seems to move when theyâre not looking... Iâll say that the tattoo isnât a regular one, and might be the physical manifestation of the metaphorical mark that the bond with Ocudeus left on Ais. This also explains why in the silhouette of his monstrous form the tentacle tattoo is extended beyond what it normally looks like (it reaches his face, and over half of his chest).
The very prominent eye theme (charm and sticker design, Ocudeus possibly meaning âeye godâ if itâs latin) and feeling of being watched (+âGot eyes in the back of my headâ), plus the fact that the red-eyed woman knew what MC was seeking as well as their name, makes me believe that Ocudeus' area of influence is very extensive. As a consequence of the Groupmind, it's likely that apart from sharing thoughts (and identity?) those connected also share what they see to Ocudeus/Ais.
The notes left on the pillars are interesting. The topmost and middle one I feel are more useful to the player and serve as casual worldbuilding, but the bottommost one is the most curious imo: decoding the scrawling results in ânever wish on a shooting star he's always listeningâ. Initially I thought that the âheâ referred to Ocudeus, but it doesn't feel correct (Ocudeus always watches, it doesn't listen).
During the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 36:32), Ais was said to be the first character that they created, and the rest of the cast was built around him for cohesiveness. This is interesting to me, as from the demo I thought that âcentralâ role would fit Leander more.
Speaking of Leander, both of them have a like/dislike relationship with each other (Leander because âthe assassination attempts are funny, until theyâre notâ and Ais because he âwonât hesitate to put Leander in his place when the time comesâ). Leander seems to be uncomfortable about the effects that the Seaspring has on people, while Ais talks about âa time where Leander's resolve will be tested, same for anyone in this plane or the nextâ... I wonder how soon that time is going to be đ. I already noted this in Leanderâs section but I think they also slept together at one point or another.
Same topic, different character: Vere. Itâs cute that theyâre so fond of each other [1, 2], and Iâm very curious to know how they met. They probably bonded because of compatible personalities, but I also think that they like each other because theyâre both dangerous, and being with someone who is also as dangerous feels... Fitting, safe, maybe?
The fact that he's ânot as in control of his powers as he thoughtâ is also interesting to me, since his nonchalance doesn't seem to be because he's lazy but because he's extremely confident. Perhaps he got too sure of himself and lost sight of the risks?
Ais is described as ârenegadeâ, which by definition is someone who betrays a principle/alliance. I have no doubt that this is connected to the reason why he's a âgang leader without the gang membersâ, and probably to how he came to bond with Ocudeus. Because he's also said to dislike isolation, I lean more towards saying that he didn't willingly let his (former?) members go, my theory is either they left on their own (perhaps they were scared of Ocudeus, or they didn't approve of it) or he accidentally disposed of them (either because he wasn't in control of Ocudeus / the Soulless, or because Ocudeus felt hungry and they were conveniently nearby). Either way, it must have hurt him, since he's not at all willing to talk about it beyond âGang took a walkâ.
Iâm very curious about Mhin saying âMonsters like [Ais] don't know or care about what they haveâ... What does (did?) Ais have? Could it be in reference to him letting his former gang/companions go away in favor of siding with Ocudeus and/or the Seaspring?
He lives at the Seaspring, though I wonder if he sleeps in a pile near those cushions, cuddling the Soulless, or if he has more personal quarters further in. There's a cave entrance visible on the other side of the bloody water, but that feels more for Ocudeus rather than Ais himself.
The flowers in his pin design are spider lilies, symbolizing mourning, goodbyes, lost memories (I also found: death, abandonment, new beginnings). Eerily beautiful, red spider lilies bear the sorrow of loss and farewells. Eridians believe these flowers shepherd lost spirits into the afterlife. The city has seen a sudden increase in these unearthly flowers, leaving many puzzled about their meaning⌠Very fitting with Ocudeusâ domain of losing memories and thus, beginning a new life! Iâm not sure if we should be taking the increase in flowers literally, or just metaphorically as thereâs many in the Groupmind
Vere
Vere's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the eyes again (âwindows to the soulâ and all that), his fangs (him being the most openly aggressive) and the collar and chains (the thing that binds him to the Senobium's will).
I havenât been able to not get his red choice [edit: âhidden endingâ, not a red choice], but from my understanding of what others have said itâs based on how you talk to him and not on your actions. Iâd love to say more but since I donât know exactly influences it, I donât have much to talk about regarding thatđĽš
âNot quite human, not quite monster. Seems weâre both--â I wonder if he was about to finish the sentence with âcursedâ?
 He has unique dialogue for each of MCâs backstories: to an Alchemist he says âThe misery born of your mistreatment haunts you. I understand what itâs like to be used and thrown away. Iâll give your life new meaningâ; to an Unnamed âYou poor thing, misled by those you trusted most. You caused so much suffering unknowingly. I know that pain. I can help you forget it allâ; to a Hound âThe betrayal, the loss of hope, the sheer desperation that drives you still to search and search to no end. I could give you something new to live forâ. Apart from showing that he knows stuff heâs not supposed to, Iâm more interested about what he says to Alchemist and Hound: he knows the pain of causing suffering unknowingly, and he knows what itâs like to be used and then discarded. His powers seems to be seeing through people, Iâd say almost mind-reading (âYou canât hide anything from me.â), but I think soul reading is a more fitting definition. I feel that all of the comments related to MC's backstory have more to do with what they experienced/felt than just objective facts, plus the way he says âAll that suffering has made your soul so irresistibile...â, it makes me think that he's reading MCâS present and past emotions through their soul.
The most apparent part of his design is that heâs half showing, half hiding. His outfit makes the harness very visible, yet he hid the leash from the MC for as long as possible, and he didn't let them close enough to touch it. His pants are fully cover one side and show skin on the other. The sheer fabrics look very cool on their own but I like to think they're also part of the "half show, half hide" thing he has going on. An Alchemist MC will note that the collar seems to be enchanted, while other backstories will simply say that the lock seems easy enough to open.
In the charms and stickers design, there's his chain in the background, and it's broken. Metaphorically and literally, âbreaking free from the chainsâ symbolizes putting an end to what holds someone captive, but also finding freedom to be oneself. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I think a freed Vere would also feel free to not hide so much of himself. On that note, I'm extremely curious about what he draws on his sketchbook. Also in the charm and stickers design, as well as in the Nintendo Switch port art, is the key that he stole from the MC. It's curious that they included it instead of a more personal object like his sketchbook (present in the Switch port art but not in the stickers), but it might just be a fun nod to the demo or maybe he'll develop a habit of stealing the key again in the full game, so I don't think I should read too much into that.
Neither Vere or Kuras of them gives too many juicy details about their mutual hate towards each other during the demo, but from the additional info [1, 2] published on Tumblr, I think it might have to do with the fact that both of them have been confined in Eridia for centuries, and perhaps Kuras even contributed to the capture of Vere, too.
Heâs defined as a âcharlatanâ, which by definition means âsomeone who decieves through false claimsâ. It fits with him saying âIf I were you, I wouldnât trust a word I sayâ and âInformation is a luxury [...] If you valued my words you'd have taken them seriouslyâ. This feels like a recurring theme for Vere: Ais also says, âVere is one of the most honest people you'll meet. Just don't listen to a single thing he saysâ. Despite the very obvious predatory/mischievous nature of Vere, I think that he is very honest about the things he says: itâs about reading between the lines.
His very evident distaste towards Leander might be connected to this, seeing that Leander seems to be hiding a lot.
Vere clearly likes Ais, but as soon as MC asks more, he warns them about how dangerous he and the Seaspring are. I think both are true: Ais being âa good personâ doesnât exclude the fact that he is dangerous.
It could be a stretch, but I wonder if Vere lives/stays in the building that he was chained to?
The flowers in his pin design look like some type of lilies, perhaps wood lily are a type of amaryllis that symbolizes passion, allure, pride ( when researching the wood lilies, I also found: danger, determination). Local legends conflict on the origins of the amaryllis. Whether they sprang from the spilt blood of a scorned lover or were born of an ancient Senobian ritual gone awry, the truth behind these flowers is knowledge long forgotten⌠or held by a privileged few. Like Kuras, his flower mirrors the connection to the Senobium though it remains vague about how exactly they became involved... In the greek myth, Amaryllis consulted an oracle to win the love of the shepherd Alteo: she walked to his house every day, piercing her heart with a golden arrow, and on the 30th day flowers bloomed from her blood. Alteo became enamoured with the maiden and the flowers that bore her name... I wonder how Touchstarvedâs version of the myth is different than ours, and which character Vere is more akin to?
Nothing on Sen or Elyon for now since there's too little info on both, but I'm looking forward to putting them under a microscope too đ
(bangs pots and pans) please share your theories/thoughts if you read this far? đđ
#if anyone wants screenshots re: the in-game dialogue that i refer to lmk and i'll provide#full disclosure i wouldn't have thought of kuras birthday if it weren't for sysba in attollo... oh eldritch beings exiled on earth#i wanted to put the link to the q&a twitch stream but unfortunately there's no vod so you'll have to take my word :( sorry#i also hope that the links to the kickstarter images work since at one point before posting this they all broke... lmk in case and i'll edit#anyways can you tell i'm positively obsessed and i'm this close to counting the days until 2025?#i had fun playing and writing this heehe#touchstarved#touchstarved vn#touchstarved game#ais#ais touchstarved#kuras#kuras touchstarved#leander#leander touchstarved#mhin#mhin touchstarved#vere#vere touchstarved#touchstarved analysis#touchstarved theory#touchstarved spoilers#visual novels#vns#long post#ps: i'm not an expert about any of these but i'm most unsure about the flowers... i tried#edit: corrected an imprecision and added links/timestamps to the q&a vod!#my posts
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. đ . â Earth Imagery Dump (again LMAO)
#Source: journey back to neptune (or wtv the title is i forgor) by solarballs on yt#these images are in the sponsor part :3#I love the Earthâs uplifted attitude nowadays <33 so rez area 2 me honestly ..#I like earth so i might post about him a bunch#Especially on earth day iâll prolly make sum earth day various doodles on this blog!!#solarballs fandom#solarballs#Solarballs venus#solarballs earth#earth solarballs#venus solarballs#đŤ
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this was an idea i had last year that i found in my files and decided to revive. woe, angst be upon ye
#it was originally going to be that every panel was drawn#but i think trying to do all of that was why i gave up in the first place#cause man im not used to like... any of those angles#i need to be but im just not so#the white vignette is meant to indicate its what hes imagining/remembering#i know he wasnt there for the ineffable bureaucracy thing but like#hes just imagining it very accurately#hes thinking of them because they got their happy ending but he didnt lol#i remember last year when i first decided to draw this i tried to get a google earth angle of the bench :[ but there wasnt a good angle#so i just had to reference off the actual shot of them sitting on that bench lol#he also might be really tiny compared to it but shhh dont mind that#ineffable husbands#good omens#good omens fan art#anthony j crowley#aziraphale#beezlebub good omens#gabriel good omens#oh by the way the song is 'tomorrow never came' i think its by lana del ray but i only know the thomas sanders and miss benny cover#my post#my art#good omens angst#ineffable husbands angst#edit from hours and hours later but man i remembered the lyric 'every day felt like someday and i just wish we had stayed home'#and man i cant even think of an image or drawing that that would be attached to but i wish i could cause i like it too
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#tumblr hasn't been loading images for days now so i can't post or RB stuff#might be just for users in the PH but yeah#what on earth??#will wait it out#delete later
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How it feels when people reblog your posts but with no funny tags
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#that one adios meme but I already had 99 tabs open and I didn't want to delete one to search for the actual image so I drew it from memory#meme redraw#might search it up just so I can have the reference here#art#digital art#me leaving earth because no funny tags#now that I think about it it might have been a door not a portal. huh. who knows#it's not that deep#it just brightens my day
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Envision Our Energizing-Vibrant Renewable Future Now
#earth day#earth month#renewable energy#renewable power#ai art#ai#image generation#design#climate art#renewable electricity#power sources#vibrant skies#solar power#solar#wind#wind energy#green future#solarpunk#renewables#midjourney#imagination#image building
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No Pluto, sorry
#Image credit: NASA/JPL#i was just curious#And also I'll like to be more interactive with you guys!#(Especially since the account is gaining more traction day by day)#Maybe I'll do a special post for the winner or sm#And maybe maybe later down the line an actual best planet competition#lmk what you think#astronomy#astrophotography#outer space#space#nasa#nasa photos#science#space exploration#space photography#Mercury#Venus#Earth#Moon#jupiter#Saturn#Uranus#neptune#Astropolls
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big ol' blue guy from kansas
pre-ma kent (read: beltless) version under cut
#superman#clark kent#kal el#dc comics#superman design#my art#earth-101#redid it a lil bit since last month's version bc i looked back at that one and didn't like the proportions#and switched up on the two tone going down the sides#and also changed the boots a bit#all in all i think this is the Definitive Earth-101 Superman design now (until i decide i hate this one too lmao)#gotta do the rest of the trinity's main modern day costumes + the rest of the modern league lineup + the titans and all that#have a pretty clear image in my head for bats and wondie so those two first though
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FOTD #132 : shaggy stalked bolete! (aureoboletus betula)
the shaggy stalked bolete is a mushroom-producing fungus in the family boletaceae. it is found across eastern north america (especially in the southern appalachians), where it forms mycorrhizal associations with hardwoods - especially oak. it often grows in moss :-)
the big question : can i bite it?? yes - this fungus is edible !!
a. betula description :
"cap : 2â5 cm. convex & broadening with age. starts golden yellow discolouring to brownish yellow or reddish orange. texture is sticky & flesh is yellow. pores : 1-2 pores every millimetre with tubes that are 1.5 cm deep. bright yellow turning greenish yellow with age. stem : 10â15 cm tall with a thickness of 1â2 cm. distinctly textured with deep ridges with a slightly swollen & rooting base. stem flesh is white with pink staining when exposed to air."
[images : source & source] [fungus description : source]
#⢠fungus of the day !! â˘#[aureoboletus betula]#: shaggy stalked bolete :#132#||#undescribed#image undescribed#fungus#mushrooms#mycology#mushroom#earth#nature#cottagecore#forestcore#foraging#fungi#fotd#fungus of the day#shaggy stalked bolete#aureoboletus betula
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They made him like 5â5 to keep him humble
#da#dai#inquisitor lavellan#antioch#bulltioch coming soon !#honestly the image of therioch + bull is slowly becoming the accepted canon . Antioch gets to go back to his bullmance roots#theris gets to have some sort of deep homoerotic bond of some sort with bull#peace on earth#idk man my ocs keep ending up in some sort of polyamorous relationship one way or another
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