#esp the silver/grey

[sincaraz]

have a jannik ft. butterfly in funky colors 🦋

[clovenhoofedjester]

jellicle lineups; part 4/4

I FINALLY FINISHED THESE

grizabella | 🌃 🥀 🍂

i really wanted to mix revival and older replica for this one. the thigh-high boots, sparkly, tasseled dress, and generally the wig are all revival inspired, but the curly fur stays and the makeup is old because i really do like the very dramatic, gothic grizabella looks. her coat is also heavily 2019 inspired with the length and stripey purple fabric

i also was not sure how i wanted to do her hair other than it covering one eye (SHOUTOUT TO THE FANART I SAW WHICH HAD THAT. I CANNOT REMEMBER THE URL) esp the color so i did a gradient of light grey to dark brown, which i REALLY liked ! it also helped me decide that shed be chocolate smoke instead of a tabby

idk. ijust like her

i very much want to emphasize the "proud" and "indomitable" of her character in my portrayal of her; think betty buckley. i think shed be 61 in human years.

jennyanydots | ⏰ 🧶 👠

HER DESIGN... is very similar to her replica one because.... i really like it. very heavy emphasis in how her makeup is sometimes done with the HUGE lower lashes and squiggles. she also gets a cute little pink nose and blue eyeshadow

very 2019 inspired also. the hat, tasseled jumpsuit and bejeweled tap shoes stay ...... but i did want to give her the vest and collar from 2019. i just like that. shes also fat because yes

she remains sweet and nice yes. but i think warsaw was onto something when they made her Like That. shed be 56 in human years

jellylorum | 🎨 💐 👒

i ORIGINALLY drew her design a month and a half ago with the headcanon that shes gus' caretaker but bro. that jellylorum & asparagus jr. & gus family angst potential was too great. so i redid her as looking closer to gus. :3

idk why but i decided to go with a 1940s inspired formal look for her.... i quite like the hat and think it helps her to stand out, so i'm comfortable in that decision. her fur design is also mostly replica inspired. enjoy her neapolitan ice cream makeup too

she also gets a pink nose and her collar from the 2019 version. idk why the collars went so hard in that movie

i LOVE one of her 3 words being practical... yes, she is THE practical cat. i think shed be 59 in human years

bustopher jones | 🌹 🤍 🍛

VERY replica inspired.... with notes of other productions. opera populaire had full glasses bustopher which i liked. an older makeup look also had stripes which i also thought looked nice (and makes him look more related to mistoffelees) ! there are also multiple bustopher designs that have the moustache and beard 2 for 1 dealio..... and decided to incorporate that as well

he also gets the fishbone hanky crevat thing and a fishbone brooch. i almost made his rose white but i liked the contrast of the red. enough that i decided to give him lipstick too . and youd best believe that he has a giant fucking pipe that he smokes out of

i love the idea of him being the older generations' tugger in his time. i believe it. i think hed be like 55 in human years

skimbleshanks | 🚂 🎆 ⏳

I COULDNT RESIST BASING HIM OF THE MOVVIEEEEEE im not sorry that was peak skimble. the whistle and chains, the MATCHING conductor hat and pants, the moustache, the tap shoes..... truly, it was too good. my only regret was that i couldnt show the suspenders in this design because i wanted to keep the vest

i did keep the makeup/fur pattern very similar to his replica design though. idk. its just good. emphasis on the brown in his tail, the brown of his clothes, and the bell

anyone else get handsome gay silver fox vibes from him? anyway [being rushed out the door] i think hed be 56 in human years

asparagus jr. | 🧷 🎲 ⛲

lets go babey asparagus jr. inclusion ! i Really struggled with the clothes because i wanted to include the weird yarn poncho but didnt want to make him look hippyish (hippies are cool it just wasnt the vibe i was going for).... so it is reincarnated as this strange tassel-y scarf shawl thing. idk

he also gets a collar similar to jellylorum's because i like the idea of them living in the same house :^3. his makeup is also pretty different from how it appeared in the 98 version because i wasnt really feeling it. i like stripes. so stripes he shall get

hes also wearing a corset thing. idk what my propensity for designing men with a slightly feminine touch says about me (IM A FEMININE QUEER MAN)

not much notes on his personality other than i think he really looks up to his father (enough that he took on his more dignified name). hed be 57 in human years

gus | 📖 🌌 🔭

MUH OLD MAN... i love him. very much based on a bunch of different replica designs for him. he gets a beard and sideburns because i think i really do love the costumes w facial hair, and i think it just fits. he also gets glasses

he gets the coat and handkerchief (now a scarf) that typically hides the growltiger costume... which has a crisp formal outfit underneath. maybe he takes the coat off during his number to signify having moments of clarity and humor during his song

i do think in my interpretation hes well enough to joke around during his number and play the rumpus cat but like. damn you can tell this cat is old. hed be like 93 in human years

old deuteronomy | 🌕 🍮 ⭐

i have fully abandoned replica deut. say hello to haute couture resplendent transgender old deuteronomy. fit with a gigantic white coat, velvet dress, and gigantic fluffy hat. and yes, she did have 99 wives

she also gets the pendant that she was drawn with in the concept art for the 2d animated movie.... what was up w/ that....

ANYWAY YEAH UH. shes very different from the replica deut and other nonrep deuts mostly thanks to judi dench, with her saying that her version of deut was a transgender woman, and her complaining about not looking regal enough in the movie. here you go girly. the nose freckles/dots from some replica makeup get to stay though

she gets a lot of design notes from her children. the grey from munkustrap, macavitys white eyelashes, eye and mouth makeup, and tuggers cheek heart. shes also a light grey to kind of reflect her appearance in 2019

not much to add here other than i love her. i think she would be 88 in human years

AND THERE YOU GO. AHHHHHHH ITS DONE

[brandileigh2003]

Wolfstar MCD rec list: (drop me any I've missed esp muggle or divergent)

**make sure to read tags bc some of these fics deal with some other TW/CW. Take care of yourself**

~~~please give these authors love, fandom engagement with writers is down and it means more than you know. ~~~

-the sea is a good place to think of the future by peachyybabe first in series is happy/open ending. Love them reconnecting and how disability is written. Check tags. 2nd in series has mcd. But it's oh so good, broke my heart

-Forget the World by @amberlink mcd sickfic with mental illness, complicated prongsfoot friendship and black bro dynamics. Greys inspired (ish)

-what a wonder (what a waste) by peachyybabe all the emotions. Magical (divergent)

-This Is the Way the World Ends by @blitheringmcgonagall sad but beautiful

-I Want To Die Too by Lucigoo89: so emotional

-Casimir Pulaski Day by breadpoetssociety: remus has cancer

--my only sunshine by loua29xx- remus is sick and asks Sirius to help him die

-wolf's heart by mizdiz- heartbreaking. Meet in bookshop, Remus has heart problems, they fall in love, Remus tries to push him away to save pain of watching him die but Sirius won't let him.

-Too Little Too Late By swings_and_roundabouts

-A Duet by mustntgetmy: war divergent, Sirius was in Slytherin

-The Other Side of Sorrow by @thehufflebean

-if i could hold you for a minute by @inevitablestars

- Engaged for 43 years by @halfravenhalfclaw

-Cloudless Climes and Starry Skies by Eniaos ww2

-Five Feet Apart. by mothhair based on movie

-Small Bones of Courage by Anonymous effects of Lycanthropy, remus wants help to die

-Silver Bullets by clandestine_meetings

-a future gone wrong by witchee_writer

-The Care and Keeping of a Pet Werewolf by @theresthesnitch

-these violent delights (have violent ends) by damagecontrol jegulus Titanic

-Art Heist, Baby! by otrtbs jegulus

-Timing is Everything by fruitloopin: also ft fake dating

**2 of Mine with mcd

-Inevitable When you finally fall in love, you never expect that you'll have to lose them way too soon. Cancer fic with MCD. Ending did help me heal some from heartbreak though. (8k)

-Tears of Blood: 1 shot, historical fic exploring Spanish influenza

-My fandom wife has some good ones

---+Ofc there are some canon ones. (Many more than I listed ofc but ... )

Presque vu by bizarrestars explores Sirius' gender and experiences from birth to death

-I Want To Be Good by mightyd0lphin Sirius pov

-choices by MesserMoon

Feel free to check out my main rec list

[kindred-spirit-93]

watch me wip, watch me nuh uh

excuse the awful title lol, but i was listening to the epic version of the arab nokia tune and not only does it slap, but it made me think of a very rough draft of a concept idea for a wip i had a few years ago

i hopped onto tumblr to ask a few questions and get some insight, but in the process of mentally making this post i decided i wont be able to achieve what i want the way want (in the forseeable future at least) so im discontinuing something i havent even started.

thank you for coming to my ted talk :D

curious. i like u. anyway heres what could have been if i slayed as the kids say:

the idea was a fantasy (maybe even futuristic) novel set in a place heavily influenced by the middle east and the regions history, cradle of civilisation and all. the concept idea was for two kingdoms whose rulers where raised as brothers and are very close fall into discord and disharmony after shadowy shapeshifters (bad guys) of another realm sought to divide and conquer the kingdoms and seize their assets and domains (wow this is less subtle than i thought lol)

its up to the two crown princesses of the kingdoms to uncover the evil plots schemed, weed out the traitors assassin style or sum, and reunite the two kingdoms before its too late. all of this of course while they are the most wanted on the planet. girly things amirite

the world building is very shaky and i dont have the patience nor the braincells to spare to really sit down and come up with something, but the idea was several realms that 'represent' (dont laugh at me) the primary & secondary colours, and each one has a bunch of domains that include an element and an area of knowledge, but with time and a few other factors societies merged and theres a lot of diversity and multiculturalism and its all wonderful and awesome till disaster strikes and its used against them.

for example unnamed kingdom one is the biggest producer of minerals and grain, the main colours of the kingdom are gold and green and their domain is agriculture and languages (idk dont ask)

whereas unnamed kindom two is more celestial and astronomy oriented, with colours being navy and silver (or bronze now that i think of it) and its domain is scroll keeping and cartography

now with the passage of time and the rise and fall of dynasties and all that jazz, the domains are much more mixed as a reflection of the developments of the societies (primary colours becoming seconday and tertiary and so on and so forth), many city states specialising in one area of knowledge are grouped under the rule of a kingdom. essentially the world is a big beautiful tapestry :')

like for example a kingdom being home to the worlds biggest trade route and being a melting pot of cultures and tongues and faiths, has no specific colour; all encompasing and its glorious (idk how much it fits in the current timeline & narrative but its something)

again i dont have much world building down and what little i do is very vague lol, but thats the premise. the two princessess as of now belong to these two kingdoms and are bestest best friends, mirroring the epic bromance of their fathers before them lol. they are different in nearly everyhting but they are two halves of the same soul (platonic soulmates lets go!) and fiercely love each other >:D

so yeah. 2 princesses join forces to overthrow the ultimate evil and be the awesome kickass bff queens that they are. friendship (maybe more?) saves the day and reigns supreme as it so often does, but this time theres badassery and murder involved. dark stuff and fluff too

im hesitant to put this idea up for adoption bc a big reason it came to be was me being sick of all the gross stereotypes and tropes of everything ever manufactured and perpetuated by the west and me selfishly wanting to be represented correctly in media, esp original works, so im leaving this here in a sort of grey area i guess.

suggestions question thoughts ideas asks welcome! please be my guest ^-^

[little-lucub]

My 'types :33

I finally made a kinlist :DD

I'm a suntherian and also ambitherian for a few 'types! I'm also otherfix/otherspin, so my hyperfixations cause most my kins. I'm mainly psychological, but believe in past lives/alternate universes!

Theriotypes

Wolf Ambitherian:

Esp. Eurasian Wolf, Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf, Northern Wolf, Arctic Wolf, Grey Wolf

Fox Ambitherian:

Esp. Arctic Fox, Silver Fox, Cross Fox, Grey Fox, Red Fox

Dogs:

Shiba (Black & Tan, Sesame), Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky (Agouti, brown & black), Blue Roan Stabyhoun mix, Border Collie

Cats: (Still questioning)

Birman, Maine Coon

Snow Leopards

Sea Otters

Red Pandas

Domestic Ferrets

Otherkin 'types

Okamimata (Nekomata but Wolf (I made it up for a VTuber Concept I'm working on!))

Nekomata

Elf/Drow (TTRPG/Fantasy stuff)

Hylian (Zelda)

Inkling / Squid (Splatoon)

Lycanroc Midday & Dusk (Pokémon)

Rockruff (Pokémon)

Eevee (Pokémon)

Flareon (Pokémon)

Satyr (TTRPG)

Melusine (Genshin)

Suanni (Genshin specifically)

Plushkin

OCkin

Songkin:

Writing on the Wall - Will Stetson

HELP!! - Kobo Kanaeru ft. natori

Disappearance Festival - Vega-P

Dragons:

Dragon, Wyvern, Wooly Owl (HTTYD), Monstrous Nightmare (HTTYD), Nightfury (HTTYD)

Cambitypes

Pigeon, Crow, Reindeer, Koholasaurus (Genshin)

Otherhearted Theriotypes

Shark (Great White), Snake (White Python), Silk Moth,Raccoon Dog/Tanuki, Eurasian Otters

Otherhearted 'kins

Seelie (Genshin), Octoling/Octopus (Splatoon), Kitsune, Zora (Zelda), Tanuki (Yokai), Mudkip (Pokémon), Cyndaquil (Pokémon)

Fictionkins (I don't mind doubles!)

I am so sorry there's a lot of these

Genshin Impact: Alhaitham, Arataki Itto, Chongyun, Collei, Cyno, Diona, Fischl, Freminet, Furina, Ga Ming, Ganyu, Gorou, Iansan, Kachina, Kaeya, Keqing, Kirara, Kuki Shinobu, Layla, Lynette, Mika, Mualani, Navia, Razor, Kokomi, Sayu, Sethos, Sucrose, Tartaglia/Childe, Thoma, Wolfy (Imaginarium Theathre), Wanderer, Wriothesley, Xilonen, Xinyan, Yanfei, Yaoyao

Honkai: Star Rail: Arlan, Boothill, Caelus, Dan Heng, Gepard, Huohuo, Luka, Lynx, Moze, Qingque, Robin, Sampo, Seele, Sparkle/Hanabi, Sushang, Veritas Ratio/Dr. Ratio, Welt Yang

Zenless Zone Zero: Anby Demara, Wise, Nekomiya Mana/Nekomata

Obey Me!: Belphegor, Leviathan, Mammon, MC, Satan, Solomon, Simeon

The Legend of Zelda: Link, Ravio, Sheik, Sidon, Shadow Link (FS)

Linked Universe: Four, Ravio, Twilight, Warriors, Legend

Splatoon: Acht/Dedf1sh, Agent 3/Captain 3, Neo Agent 3, Agent 4, Agent 8, Marie, Callie, Pearl, Marina, Shiver, Frye, DJ Octavio, Kiki/Kikura, Lionel

MXTX: Lan Yuan/Lan Sizhui, Wei Ying/Wei Wuxian, Shang Qinghua, Shen Yuan/Shen Qingqiu, Luo Binghe (Bingmei only), Qi Rong

VOCALOID: Kagemine Len, KAITO, v4flower, Camui Gakupo, Hatsune Mikuo

MCYT (Character/persona, not the person):

Hermitcraft & Life: Grian (+ YHS, KOV & Evo), Ethoslab, Joel Smallishbeans, Martyn InTheLittleWood

DSMP: Awesamdude, Charlie Slimecicle, ConnorEatsPants, FoolishGamers, Fundy, Jschlatt, Karl Jacobs, Philza, Quackity, Ranboo, Technoblade, TommyInnit, Tubbo_, Wilbur Soot

Misc: Evbo (Parkour Civilization)

Creepypasta: Ben Drowned, Ticci Toby, Eyeless Jack(?), Homocidal Liu

Given: Haruki Nakayama, Ritsuka Uenoyama, Mafuyu Sato

Project Sekai: Tsukasa Tenma, Toya Aoyagi, Mizuki Akiyama, Nene Kusanagi, Mafuyu Asahina, Akito Shinonome

Paw Patrol: Chase, Rocky, Everest, Marshall

SK8: Kojiro Nanjo/JOE, Reki Kyan, Langa Hasegawa

FNAF: Michael Afton, Bonnie, Foxy, Glamrock Freddy (Glammike), Michael Smidt (Movie)

Lego Ninjago: Cole, Jay, Kai

Pokémon: James, Penny, Arven, Grusha, Iono, Kieran, N

Sanrio: Pompompurin, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Tuxedo Sam

Other: Ajax (EOOS), AR (EOOS), Hiccup (HTTYD), Kris (DR), Ralsei (DR), Kusuo Saiki (Saiki K), Michiru Kagemori (BNA), Shirou Ogami (BNA), Punchy (ACNH), Shun Hashimoto (Umibé no Etranger), Yuri Plisetsky (Yuri!!! On Ice), Yuri Katsuki (Yuri!!! On Ice), Stanley (TSP), Virgil Sanders (SS), Cross Sans (Underverse/X-tale), Cross Chara (Underverse/X-tale), Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic (Fandub)), Shoya Ishida (A Silent Voice), Konata Izumi (Lucky☆Star), Yui 'Cherry' Sakura (WBULSP), Sunny (OMORI), HERO (OMORI), Cameron 'Caz' McLeary (SWTD), Clémentine (Yaelokre), Ballister Boldheart (Nimona), Jack Frost (ROTG)

Dividers from @/lavendergalactic

[wickedslip]

get to know me!

do you make your bed? depends on the mood, but yes typically!

favourite number? 01 because it's the best number and my birthdate of 11-01.

job? I work at a non-profit in HR and it's the best!

if you could go back to school, would you? in school now.

can you parallel park? I sure can and it's an every day thing.

do you think aliens are real? I definitely believe in the otherworldly, and that includes aliens and cryptids and things we don't understand.

can you drive a manual car? I sure can! My first auto was a '63 split window corvette (my grandfather's). google the sebring silver one and you got it.

what's your guilty pleasure? this fucking muse and all the problems she causes. esp. to a certain original. Oh, and coffee! Drug of choice.

tattoos? I have plenty and intend to get plenty more.

favourite colour? scorpio palette: maroon reds and burgundies, blacks, charcoal greys, etc. I used to not be a purple girl but absolutely adore violet/lilac/dusty plum now.

do you like puzzles? The more intricate and complex, the better.

any phobias? I think I don't care for clowns too much. They used to not bother me but the more I see them the more I inwardly cringe lmfao. It depends on the clown ofc.

favourite childhood sport? Scheming. And that shit's only gotten worse with age. Oh did you mean REAL sport? Oh, gotcha. I'll go with... swimming.

do you talk to yourself? Enough so that others around me probably are questioning my sanity.

stolen from : @bykori tagging : anyone that wants to!

[vacantgodling]

anyway y'all are gonna get my unncessary cole cassidy backstory notes.

so basically i'm breaking up cassidy's backstory into the different personas he defines himself as during that time period in his life. currently there are 5 eras, with the 5th being this current cage-universe era.

ERAS:

CJ Cassidy III [age: birth through 15]

The Deadeye Kid or "Kidd" [age: 15-20]

Jesse McCree (deadname jumpscare) [age: 21-36]

Joel Morricone [age: 31-present day kinda]

Cole Cassidy (!! CURRENT ERA !!) [age: 37-present]

CJ CASSIDY III ERA

went by CJ or junior, even though he's a third because his grandfather stopped considering his father his son after he was born and his dad kept fucking up. really looked up to his grandfather and had strained relationships with both of his parents. after his grandfather's death, he started down a bad path as he had no guiding figure in his life.

IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS:

Grandma: Eliana “Silver”  Cassidy (mn: Clearsky) (1977-2032; age at death 55)

Eliana was a force of a woman. She was from the Apache tribe in New Mexico, and she had storm grey eyes that always seemed to mirror the rare storms that overtook the area. 

She was always the disciplinarian for their son Cole Jr (cj's father), and did partially regret when he began to go astray. She passed away 6 years before Cassidy was born and Cassidy Sr never married again.

Grandpa: Cole Justice Cassidy Sr. (1979—2055; age at death 76)

The man who really raised CJ and whom he has an extreme reverence for. Cassidy Sr. was a stoic man but he did have a soft spot for his grandson.

the mexican clan that would eventually become known as the cassidy’s used to rule the Old West back in the 1880s, or at least the part of Arizona that they reside in now; and it was when their first ancestor Judas (Jude) “Justice” Cassidy made contact with an ancient spirit of the West. Some say it was a demon, some an angel, some malevolent, some mischievous—either way the spirit challenged Jude to a shootout, which Jude won. Afterwhich, he fell into a trance and the spirit granted him the Deadeye ability. This ability passed down through the generations, when that fiery red and gold skull and crossbones appeared in his own son’s eye when he was 6 years old. Most Cassidy’s start showing their ability when they’re around 6 or 16 and Cassidy Sr was no different. The ability however, skipped Cole Jr (cj's father), and ended up getting passed to CJ.

Father: Cole Justice Cassidy Jr. (2022—2059; age at death 37)

Cassidy had a strained relationship with his father; he was a drunkard and beat his longterm partner (Selina Ballard) and was adulturous, and was overall a disappointment to Cassidy Sr.

CJ took up the same disdain for his father, and esp after his grandfather’s passing, he began to treat his father with more ire. The last time the two of them spoke, they actually came to blows over Cassidy joining a gang.

When his father passed away suddenly in a drunk driving accident (he was a trucker) when he was 19, Cassidy didn’t go to his funeral.

Mother: Selina Ballard (2024—2076; age at death 52)

A semi-neurotic, anxious woman who was raised in a religious commune with her parents up until she turned 14 and began public school after her parents took their own lives. Selina has always held fast to her religion, and has always tried to be chaste—at least until she met Cole Jr. She fell head over heels for him, and consequently did anything to get him to stay with her, which included losing her virginity at 16 and falling pregnant with their eventual son, CJ. She changed her religion to Catholicisim shortly after CJ’s birth, and lived with Cassidy Sr as he didn’t want the mother of his grandson to live on the streets, esp after he found out she was an orphan. The two steered clear of one another, but she always acknowledged that the man was a great influence on Cassidy’s life. Cassidy hasn’t spoken to his mother in years, and despite Reyes encouraging him in Blackwatch to try and reach out to her, its just not something he could ever bring himself to do. He always called her ‘mama’ and he carries with him a good helping of religious trauma which he doesn’t try to wade through—just feels like too much work.

Her passing occurs just when Overwatch is shut down by the PETRAS act. Cassidy takes the time to leave everything behind him (grieving heavily) and goes back to the states to bury her since he’s the only one she has left. The funeral arrangements were already set up, the Cassidy ranch sold off, and the only thing that Cassidy had left of any of his family aside from their memories are his mama’s rosary beads. He keeps them as a memento, even if he’s not religious.

THE DEADEYE KID ERA

After Cassidy Sr. passed away, Cassidy began to spiral. He was already a rambunctious kid who had a hard time sitting still, but without the guidance of his grandpa, and the mess of his family life between Cole Jr.’s drinking, and his mother’s religious fervency and anxiety around him doing anything outside of the home, he began to sneak out, run away, and get on the wrong side of the law.

It wasn’t long before he was doing small run ins with the local gang; the notorious Deadlock gang who had been operating around these parts since 1976. Eliana Cassidy (grandmother) had a few family members who were mixed in with the gang (though it was a life she herself avoided—she didn’t like taking orders, which is something Cassidy kinda gets from her) and so when little CJ started coming around, they opened their arms to him like he was a cousin. By the December of that year—The Alleyway Shootout as it would come to be called occurred, which led to Cassidy formally using his Deadeye ability for the first time to kill 3 police officers. The gang saw his ability and decided to take him under their wing formally, training him for bigger jobs and keeping him out of the clutches of the law. This is also where he began his eventual lengthy bounty. The mokier the cops gave him was “The Deadeye Kid” and it stuck. Elder gang members took to calling him “Kidd” because 1. Billy the Kid but 2. because at 15-16 he was the youngest member.

Kidd dropped out of HS at 17 and stopped returning home, never mind that his mama worried about him. The last time she reached out to him was at 19 when his father passed away in a DUI incident, and all he said was “Ma, ya know I ain’t comin’.” and he hung up on her. Whenever she tried to reach out, Kidd never responded.

Kidd rose the ranks of the gang pretty quickly; he became acquainted with their arms trade, became their enforcer whenever deals went south. the high that cassidy got from stealing, shootouts, joyriding and more just couldn’t be beat. and on top of this, his gang became his new family: sure, they treated him like shit sometimes and teased him something fierce when it was discovered that he was bi, but they cared about him and he cared about them. for the most part. the only time he doubted this is when he got into an argument with the leader of deadlock once; and in exchange, they got him jail time for about 6 months when he was 20… getting out just before they were fully apprehended by overwatch—so basically he got out of jail and was immediately taken in by head of blackwatch, Gabriel Reyes.

THE JESSE MCCREE (OVERWATCH) ERA

After being apprehended by Overwatch, Reyes offers Kidd two choices: join overwatch under his command, or rot in a jail cell for the rest of his natural born life. It was an easy answer, and since he's been left his true name behind, kidd now needed a new mask to wear; eventually settling on the name Jesse McCree. Under the watchful care of a few key Overwatch members, Jesse's morals, outlook on life, and skills begin to evolve once more.

IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS:

Gabriel Reyes ⟶ a mentor and father figure to jesse and the first one who really saw his true potential. he likes to claim that even if jesse said no to joining blackwatch he would’ve kept badgering him until he said yes. reyes always reminded jesse of his grandfather, even if he wasn’t as wise or as patient as the man. even still, having that strong presence in his life helped change his morals—even if he’s doing things “wrong” if those wrong things equate for the greater good, then that’s what matters. reyes saw jesse, towards the end of overwatch, as basically his own son.

Dr. Mina Liao / Echo ⟶ while jesse always had a hard time understanding what the hell dr. liao was always talking about whenrever she started rambling about omnics, ai, and engineering, he did know that she was a kind, bright soul and he really took a shine to her. in a strange way she reminded him of the kind of bright spark that his mama used to have before she met his dad and before she delved headfirst into a reductive religion. to jesse’s eyes, ai was basically like a religion to dr. liao, but one that she was taking part in understanding, learning, and shaping. consequently, he never had any issues helping her train with echo and really began to value her research for what it was: a way for humanity to move forward. he didn’t ever have strong opinions about omnics until he met dr. liao, but she shaped his view that so long as something has thoughts it has a soul and while he doesn’t consider himself religious that is something he holds onto. in the same vein, echo is special to him; he feels horrible about not being able to protect dr. liao and one of his many demons is wishing he knew who, what, or why the explosion in her lab took place. 

Ana Amari ⟶ the kind of mother that jesse wishes that he had—he understands fareeha’s struggle with having a mother who pulls away from her but at the same time, if there’s anyone who truly shaped jesse, it’s ana. she learned of his deadeye and helped him hone it; training with him for hours and days on end to become a sharpshooter so that deadeye itself was only a last resort. she made sure he washed behind his ears, and said his please’s and thank yous; re-instilled the manners that he lost being in the gang for as long as he was. he’d move mountains for her and she knows it.

Genji Shimada ⟶ the two of them, similarly to hanzo and himself (in the future), did not start off on a good foot but this was mostly due to genji’s attitude and demons and less to do with jesse’s personally investment with his attitude problem. the one place where they seemed to find some sort of equal footing was during training sessions; genji would beat him up and then feel better enough to express himself a little bit, then he would close off and the cycle would continue. jesse can’t pinpoint exactly what made genji’s mold fully crack open and open up to him, but he assumes that part of it had to do with the fact that jesse helped him (along with blackwatch) dismantle the shimada clan. during genji’s darkest hours during their stings, jesse was the only person willing to get close enough to extend a hand to him; even reyes was decidedly more hands off with genji, just expecting him to perform. but jesse recognized that he was a man within his cybernetics, a hurting man. and that is partially why genji considers jesse/cassidy not only his closest friend, but damn near a brother. 

Moira O’Deorain ⟶ moira always said that the ire jesse held for her is because she was uninterested in dressing up her controversial views and research in pretty clothes; such as many scientists like angela ziegler or dr. liao were wont to do. jesse never liked that not only did she rub him the wrong way, generally speaking, but the fact that her employment was a secret is something that jesse never agreed with—and was the first time that he and reyes butted heads (before rialto anyway). when he found out that moira was experimenting on some of the other blackwatch personnel he rose hell—but he never knew that reyes himself was part of those experiments.

Gerard Lacroix ⟶ jesse resected gerard and trusted his judgement. he felt definitely more like a boss that you wanted to be on your best behavior for and was shocked when he heard the news of his death; never mind the fact that his assassin was supposedly his own wife.

THE JOEL MORRICONE INTERLUDE (OVW TWILIGHT YEARS)

After the Venice or Rialto incident (used interchangably throughout Cage), Jesse McCree was sidelined from Overwatch as Blackwatch itself was dissolved. Because he is essentially in timeout for his role in the incident (never mind that he told Reyes this was a bad idea), Jesse decides to take time for himself and starts to travel on his own; creating the persona for himself Joel Morricone. Joel is the first truly civilian life that he's ever lived; but even then he can't help but involve himself in one of his best kept secrets, writing, by ending up becoming a journalist who especially defends Overwatch's actions. However, as bad influences begin to find the cracks in Overwatch's amror, he starts to wonder if he should strike out on his own as Joel Morricone for good.

IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS:

Lakeisha “Blue Jay” Thompson -> black canadian. As a jounalist who also sees the good in overwatch, after cashing in a few favors she unexpectedly meets one Joel Morricone at a bar after the press conference about the impending fate of ovw.One thing leads to another and they end up sleeping together, and then keep each other’s contact info and meet up a few more times. When lakeisha falls pregnant with their child. she debates heavily if she wants to keep it, or even tell Joel about it, yet, when overwatch is outlawed by the PETRAs act and she decides that she’s going to retire from journalism and consequently, keep the baby. she tries to reach out to Joel to tell him, but he seems to have all but disappeared and she wonders if its because of overwatch’s disbandment and because he was such a staunch supporter if he’s laying low to avoid the heat. she decides then to go back to canada and begins to raise their daughter on their own. something she does remember from the times that they were together is joel mentioning that justice was a family name for him, so she decides to name the baby when she’s born raleigh justice.

Raleigh Justice Thompson aka “RJ” — 4yo; Joel (or Cassidy tm) currenlty doesn't know she exists but Oh Boy when he finds out--

CURRENT CAGE/SCHISM ERA

When Overwatch implodes literally (with the explosion at Swiss HQ) and figuratively, Jesse McCree has no choice but to lay low, or face the music and turn himself into authorities. The Joel persona becomes an afterthought as he feels he needs to do something with this anger and misplaced frustration, so he ends up becoming a vigilante for a few years to earn money, and to take justice into his own hands in his own way, since the UN seems to have no interest in doing so. Things come crashing down when he's confronted about his true heritage by a contact he makes during this time, and are further complicated when Winston launches the recall. However, his guilt in his "old" age have begun to really gnaw at him--so he decides to go back; dropping his old monikers behind, and finally going by Cole Cassidy for the first time in his life.

[alinasteelcrest]

🌈, ⚠️, ❗, 🌲 for Alina :^)

whoooo yes i love attention !! whooooooooo

jk sorry anyway

(emojis oc ask game)

🌈 - Do you associate any colors with them?

Silver with a slight blue tint is the biggest one !! It's her favourite colour and it's her eye colour, it just fits The Vibes. Gold (esp. pale gold) and stormy grey as well :3

⚠️ - If this oc came with a warning sign, what would it be?

(I slap a big ole "FRAGILE - Please Handle With Care" sticker onto her forehead.)

or one of those dog harnesses that say "nervous"

❗- What are the highest priorities to this oc (at a point in their life of your choosing)?

Her SON 📣 She found him in the wilderness and made being an unwed teenage mother her whole personality.

KIDDING but yeah, basically from the moment she found him, taking care of Wynn is her main priority, keeping him happy and healthy and not letting him watch that Freddy Fazbear twerking video.

Followed closely by loving her horsies and her horsie's new babby and keeping them all safe.

oh yeah and the end of the world but she dgaf that much anymore

🌲 - Do they have a favorite location to hang out in?

Um!

I don't know. I'd say Starshine Ranch because Lisa Peterson, rockstar, y'allternative queen, most beautiful woman in Jorvik, lives there - but Alina can't stand the Firgrove area so as the kids say. rip in piss. (Do the kids say that? I said it as a kid. Good enough.)

She likes the lil cafe on top of the Silverglade Manor library?

Mostly she just stays home. Or she and Shoji go bonkers crazy out in the Everwind fields, but that's more his favourite place.

(What's the difference, right? What makes him happy makes her happy.)

[true-blue-sonic]

I think a lot about (among other things) the idea of Silver's powers becoming more and more unstable as he works on them and/or overexerts them. Like, after a certain point his body just can't handle the amount of psychic energy coursing through him anymore and it just starts forming occasional electric-like crackles along his hands or something. Basically SOME visual indicator that Something Is Very Really Wrong Right Now Oh Shit Oh Fuck that no amount of "I'm FINE actually!!" can distract from

How I imagined it in New Beginnings is that the marks on his hands/gloves become more and more grey the more he overexerts himself. It begins with just minor cracks and stuff, but over time when he does not rest properly, they become increasingly more riddled with cracks until eventually they are grey in their entirety and he can call on his powers no more. Though, I also love the idea that his powers just begin bursting out of him when too overexerted! And we see with ESP Silver, assuming it counts, that with stronger powers he'll eventually just be entirely hued in cyan and always using his powers, even to move/walk. If that started with his hands, and them becoming increasingly more shaky as his powers begin flickering and jumping all over his body, I think it'd be a very interesting visual. But certainly also one where it's clear to everyone things are not going very well with Silver!

[americanrecord]

What are some of your favorite TV shows? Or if you're not a TV person, favorite movies?

Get well soon!

thank youuu!!! not feeling super great, but i don’t know what the problem is :’( hopefully, it will get better soon!!

i actually am not a huge tv person, but i do have a few faves. i loveee supernatural, succession, and euphoria (despite its flaws), and i also love friends and grey’s anatomy, but those are more easy comfort shows than things i obsess over, esp things like supernatural lol <33

and my fave movies !! i have a lot. but i also have the taste of a film bro n none of them are super obscure because…i don’t watch too many! the godfather part i & ii, goodfellas, black swan, silver linings playbook, silence of the lambs, dog day afternoon, lady bird, reservoir dogs, titanic, grease, atonement, & twilight.

[yourlocalmechanism-dr-carmilla]

@justpent and ferdinand + a little fic

Name: Duke Ferdinand Vyvyan of Copperbrass (not a actual duke)

Pronouns: he/they/it

Mechanism: their entire skeleton, esp the spine does cause them back problems

Position: Navigator aswell as a scientist

-sing/play the keyboard or synthesizer

-hair is mid length and curly and of blue-silver-grey colour, eyes are blue-grey, are rather skinny n tall, have a very scarred body, they usually wear red pants, striped socks, plain black shoes, a red glittery shirt with ruffles, a corset belt, typical steampunk goggles, Dark Gold/bronze jewelry, a pin of two masks, multiple watches, the chains on their pants have small pouches and bottles on them, sometimes they wear a victorian lab coat that they “found in a cargo bay” (left behind by dr. Carmilla), have a "X” scar on their Left cheek- its a brandkng sign for impersonators from their planet and its a curse to akways appear on theur cheek no matter what sometimes they wear a black Victorian coat. Always have daggers in their pocket. On rare occasions ,they wear a steampunk carnivals mask.

-needs a cane

-are good at throwing daggers and at hand to hand combat, can twist itselves magnificently

-has difficulty with his facial expressions- sometimes an expression can get stuck on its face and he takes longer to adjust his muscles so they do the right expression (due to his mechanical skeleton).

-a jack of all tradesa master of none)

-needs regular skin replacements as the metal skeleton slowly rubs the skin away; a act which is annoying and the skin replacing is unnerving for the crew

- THEY HAVE BAD KNEES AND SOMEHWO STILL FEEL THE PAIN

-they REALLY get along well with toy soldier aswell as raphaella

-has retained its sassiness from when it was alive and approaches things w logic but often with pure emotion! They love havign a good tile and crack jones Alot..but also they hide their sadness behind that oh so cheerful demeanor. Sometimes they are prone to talk in latin randomly and without a reason. They can be flirtatious

-no one really use their full name, except for the aurora or toy soldier occasionally. Usually they are “the duke” “copperbrass” “piece of sarcastic junk” or “ferdinand”

-he used to be an infamous impersonator of royal figures on the Planet of Carnibala, the planet of Carnival and (for some reason) Cannibals. Often he would make up some title and name combination and get into events for free- he was also a thief and sort of master of disguise. He qas praised as “the masterful trickster god of the carnivals folks” And let's face it, the royals on the planet were a bunch of arrogant, snobbish tyrants. And eventually, they set an assassin called “Evil eye” on him. And then, publicly, while Ferdinand was driving, he blasted him with a special sort of gun- a gun that pulverizes all of your bones instantly, leaving you a pile of flesh, dying VERY slowly. And that obviously resulted in him crashing his car and somehow surviving, being lightly toasted. This was all observed by dr. Carmilla, who took pity upon him and mechanized him with the best of his efforts

-death: after the other mechanisms die, it stops to take care of itself, until its just a,walking skeleton. It returns to its home planet- only to find it a barren wasteland, the afternath of a revolution. They throw themselves in a junk press out of pure desperation…no one mourns them

https://docs.google.com/document/d/170i2kXtv0UcO5GEYYGwRnOCBMUb9Eg59bmokMQw79IU/edit?usp=drivesdk

[bforbikers]

Best Bikes Honda Under 1 Lakh - BforBiker

The bikes Honda under 1 lakh are well-known for their dependability and performance, making them ideal for weekend excursions as well as daily commuting. These bikes are quite affordable, with stylish looks and fuel efficiency. All set to discover the ideal bike? For the greatest advice and in-depth evaluations on affordable Honda bikes, visit BforBiker.

A rider always seeks for three main things while buying a bike: price, comfort, and reliability. Taking into account all of these factors, we've covered a selection of the top Honda bikes under 1 lakh, which guarantee to give remarkable power, cutting-edge technology, and most importantly, eye-catching styling.

The performance, features, and other details are highlighted in this list of the best 5 Honda bikes under 1 lakh, revealing the brands' competitive advantages. Let's investigate the two-wheelers responsible for the remarkable display.

Honda Shine 100

The Honda Shine 100, the brand's most economical bikes, boasts an amazing PGM-FI system and eSP technology for exceptional performance and fuel efficiency.

The Honda Shine 100 is easily recognisable thanks to its sleek headlamp, aerodynamic front cowl, and fashionable graphics. It is ideal for everyday commuting and comes in five colour schemes: black with red, black with gold, black with blue, black with green, and black with grey.

The Honda Shine 100 shares many characteristics with its older sibling, the Shine 125, including CBS with an equaliser that shortens stopping distance and increases rider confidence and safety. Having a lightweight profile of 99 kg and an ideal seat height of 786 mm, it guarantees improved agility and a comfortable travel. The long, padded seat makes for even more comfort.

Modern safety features like the engine side stand cut-off and a narrow turning radius are included into the Shine 100's conservative design to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.

The top three competitors of the Honda Shine 100 are Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Radeon, and Bajaj Platina 100.

Honda Shine 100 Price

Honda Shine 100: Rs. 64,900 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda Livo

With its semi-sport bodywork and cutting-edge technology like eSP and PGM-FI for improved power and engine performance, the Honda Livo captivates riders. This high-end commuter has a sleek, contemporary appearance with an ACG silent start that reduces gear meshing noise.

The Livo's sharp headlight, muscular shroud, chiselled visor, edgy front profile, and intricate air duct design all add to its thrilling, sport-inspired design. This commuter is made even more charming by the three different colour schemes: Matt Crust Metallic, Black, and Athletic Blue Metallic.

The Honda Livo spares no detail when it comes to safety. The DC headlamp's illumination ensures that the Analog-Digital Console is visible even in dimly lit environments. Your safety while driving is the goal of the integrated engine start and stop switch and side stand engine cut-off. Another useful feature is the Service Due Indicator, which keeps your bike in optimal condition by alerting you to impending maintenance needs.

The top three competitors of Honda Livo are the TVS Star City Plus, Bajaj Pulsar 125, and Hero Splendor Plus.

Honda Livo Price

Honda Livo Drum: Rs. 78,500 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda Livo Disc: Rs. 82,500 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe

The Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe, one of the bikes Honda under 1 lakh, is a good example of how to combine a dynamic, eye-catching graphic with a conservative style. It draws attention with its striking chrome silencer cover and silver alloy wheels, all while maintaining a classic appearance. Its visual attractiveness is improved by the four colour variations: black with blue, black with grey, black with red, and black with green.

With an engine that complies with OBD-2 standards and Honda's Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology, the Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe delivers unparalleled technological performance. The side stand engine cut-off and DC headlamp provide a safe and well-lit ride, while the ACG starter guarantees noise-free ignition.

The top three competitors of the Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe are the TVS Sport, Bajaj CT110X, and Hero Splendor Plus.

Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe Price

Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe: Rs. 73,400 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda Shine 125

The Honda Shine 125 strikes the perfect mix between sporty features and sophisticated design, making it the perfect daily city commuter. The piston-cooling jet keeps the engine from overheating while the engine's performance is maximised thanks to eSP technology.

The chrome finish of this commuter is enhanced by the aero-style fuel cap, prominent front visor, and striking graphics. Its visual attractiveness is enhanced by the five colour schemes: Matte Axis Grey, Genny Grey Metallic, Decent Blue Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, and Black.

For a quiet ignition, the Shine 125 has an ACG silent starter. It has an engine cut-off switch for safety, and a start/stop switch that reacts quickly to the rider's demands.

The top three competitors of Honda Shine 125 are Bajaj CT125X, Hero Super Splendor, and the Bajaj Pulsar 125.

Honda Shine 125 Price

Honda Shine 125 Drum: Rs. 79,800 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda Shine 125 Disc OBD2: Rs. 83,800 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda SP 125

Among Honda bikes under 1 lakh and in the 125cc class, the SP 125 is one of the most unique and reasonably priced models. It boasts contemporary characteristics including an LED headlight and a computerised instrument cluster.

With a bigger rear tyre, a dramatic tank with aggressive artwork and sporty split alloy wheels, the Honda SP 125 exudes a powerful image. Five eye-catching colour schemes—Imperial Red Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Black, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic—go well with its multilayer panels.

The Honda SP 125 boasts performance in addition to good appearance. Its eSP technology and BS6-compliant engine are intended to enhance performance. The piston cooling jet preserves ideal engine temperature and lowers friction, and the ACG starter guarantees a silent ignition. Your riding experience is further enhanced by safety features like the side stand engine cut-off and the LED DC headlamp's great visibility.

The top three competitors of the Honda SP 125 are TVS Raider 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125, and Hero Glamour.

Honda SP 125 Price

Honda SP 125 Drum: Rs. 86,017 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Honda SP 125 Disc: Rs. 90,017 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi)

Conclusion

These mentioned bikes stand out for their robust looks and excellent performance, making them durable and dependable for commuting. The Honda Shine 100 offers respectable engine performance and safety for routine daily requirements. For those seeking a higher-end choice, the Honda SP 125 offers maximum engine output together with a stylish appearance enhanced by aggressive graphics.

The list of bikes Honda under 1 lakh is affordable and has cutting-edge features including eSP technology, an LED headlight, and a digital instrument cluster. To make sure the bike best meets your demands, it's essential to test ride before making your final decision.

[jamalashley-blog]

My father as a Young Man

August 3, was the death anniversary of my father. I was just 5 and a half years old when he passed away, so I don’t really know much about him, esp. when he was a young man. For whatever I remember of him, he was already an old man. He was already starting to have grey hairs. He used to ask me to pull out his grey hairs and I would be paid 10 centavos per silver strand.All I know of him as a…

[amartyafacts-blog]

The Advantages of Going for a Toyota Glanza, and Why You Should Consider Buying One Today

Toyota has always been known for its quality and reliability, and the Toyota Glanza is no exception. The Glanza is a hatchback that is compact and stylish, making it a popular choice for city driving. In this blog, we will discuss the specifications of the Toyota Glanza and what sets it apart from other cars.

Specifications of The Toyota Glanza 

Toyota Glanza : Design 

The Toyota Glanza has a sleek and sporty design that is sure to turn heads. It features a bold front grille and a distinctive LED headlight design. The car's body is aerodynamically designed to reduce wind resistance, improving fuel efficiency and performance. If you are looking to buy the Toyota Glanza in Kharagpur, you can visit the Toyota showroom in Kharagpur. 

The Glanza is available in five different colors: install blue, cafe white, sporting red, gaming grey, and enticing silver.

Toyota Glanza : Engine

 The Toyota Glanza is powered by a 37-liters petrol engine that delivers 66kw@6000rpm of power and 113 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic transmission. The Glanza is known for its smooth and refined engine, making it a pleasure to drive.

Toyota Glanza: Fuel Efficiency

 The Glanza has a fuel efficiency of 22.35 km/l for the manual transmission variant and 22.94 km/l for the automatic variant. These figures make the Glanza one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment.

Toyota Glanza: Safety Features

 The Toyota Glanza comes with a host of safety features that include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, BA, rear parking sensors, and a reverse camera. It also has a speed alert system, seat belt warning, and an engine immobilizer. The car's high-strength steel body ensures maximum safety in case of a collision. besides that Toyota Glanza is integrated with Vehicle Stability Control (ESP), hill hold control, automatic door lock by speed, and high-speed alert system* (>80 Kilometer Per Hour) an important safety feature also. so, Visit your nearest Toyota showroom in Kharagpur and have a test drive today.

Toyota Glanza : Performance

The Toyota Glanza is a car that delivers exceptional performance. It is nimble and agile, making it perfect for city driving. The car's suspension is tuned for comfort, making it a smooth ride even on bumpy roads. 

Reliability and Durability of Toyota Glanza 

Toyota has always been known for its reliability and durability, and the Glanza is no exception. The car's build quality is exceptional, and it is designed to last for years. Toyota has a reputation for building cars that require minimal maintenance, and the Glanza is no different.

Car Ride Quality of Toyota Glanza

The Toyota Glanza has a comfortable ride quality that makes it perfect for long drives. The car's suspension is tuned for comfort, and the seats are designed to provide excellent support. The Glanza has ample legroom and headroom, making it a spacious car. The 5N seating capacity makes it a perfect family hatchback car. visit the Toyota showroom in Kharagpur to book the awesome Toyota Glanza.

[atopvisenyashill]

@circuslollipop says: agreed with all of this! i liked seeing dany in black and red, but i hated how after a point how all her black and red fits just looked so...same-y. i wouldve LOVED to see dany in some fits similar to rhaenyra's in hotd; i just know she wouldve looked so good in like the dragon pauldrons or the embroidered lapel dress for example. also big same on how michelle clapton seemed to conflate opulence with unseriousness; the only male characters who were really allowed to dress opulently were joffrey and loras, and loras was flattened into a stereotype while joffrey is. well. joffrey. and its just sooo frustrating and boring to me!!

YES EXACTLY YOU GET ME. Like, again, Jany deserves her whacks (I think she's not as good as fitting for example - the cut on a lot of young Rhaenyra's dresses are soooo funky and you don't really get dresses like that where they're so badly and awkwardly cut in got, except for Dany's weird ass Qartheen outfits) but she does a good job having Rhaenyra, even Alicent & Rhaenys wear clothes that clearly evoke House Targaryen/dragons while not being the exact same fit whereas Dany's really blend in together-

That last one and her first "serious" outfit/the one she's killed in are amazing imo. They have her colors, they're easy to move around in, easy to run in, but still clearly dresses, still dressing As A Woman (contrast to Asha, Arya, etc who are more explicitly wearing Men's Clothes). But the silhouette is exactly the same as the other outfits so they don't stand out the way they should!! also the two in the middle (esp that third one) are uglyyyyyyyyyy.

These are three different dresses that are just a variation on the same ugly dress with, once again, the exact same shoulder fit as all her other Serious Business Dresses. CONTRAST WITH RHAENYRA-

All of these are black dresses with a design meant to evoke dragons. They also look very different from each other!!! They say something about her character!!! They're pretty, they're flattering, they're imposing, they're feminine, they're powerful!

Like, THIS is how some of the more typically "masculine" characters are described in the books-

ROOSE: From his shoulders streamed a pink woolen cloak embroidered with droplets of blood. Long streamers of red silk fluttered from the top of his closed helm.

TYWIN: His greatcloak was sewn from countless layers of cloth-of-gold, so heavy that it barely stirred even when he charged, so large that its drape covered most of his stallion’s hindquarters when he took the saddle. No ordinary clasp would suffice for such a weight, so the greatcloak was held in place by a matched pair of miniature lionesses crouching on his shoulders, as if poised to spring. Their mate, a male with a magnificent mane, reclined atop Lord Tywin’s greathelm, one paw raking the air as he roared. All three lions were wrought in gold, with ruby eyes. His armor was heavy steel plate, enameled in a dark crimson, greaves and gauntlets inlaid with ornate gold scrollwork. His rondels were golden sunbursts, all his fastenings were gilded, and the red steel was burnished to such a high sheen that it shone like fire in the light of the rising sun.

TYTOS: His bright yellow armor was inlaid with jet in elaborate vine-and-leaf patterns, and a cloak sewn from raven feathers draped his thin shoulders.

THEON: He chose boots of supple grey leather, soft lambswool breeches of silvery-grey, a black velvet doublet with the golden kraken of the Greyjoys embroidered on the breast. Around his throat he fastened a slender gold chain.

SALLADOR: Today he wore flashing cloth-of-silver, with dagged sleeves so long the ends of them pooled on the floor. His buttons were carved jade monkeys, and atop his wispy white curls perched a jaunty green cap decorated with a fan of peacock feathers.

I know Theon gets dragged for his fit later on, but that style - silver, comfortable, but clearly stylish breeches, a golden kraken embroidered, a slender gold chain, that would kill in the North! The Tywin one in particular is crazy because Michele talks at length about how Cersei's black clothes and lack of ornamentation later is meant to emulate her father and that's fine I think Cersei changing from a more feminine presentation to a more masculine one when she no longer has to hide behind a man to use any of her power is an interesting sartorial choice but Tywin used color and ornate lion jewelry!! No reason, as you say, to only have Loras, who is flattened into a joke, token gay character (would Loras debate whether something is a broach or a pin? yes. but why is he the only one having that debate as if its not the sort of nitpicky nonsense someone like Tyrion might fuss over!!) and Joffrey who is peacocking constantly and we're supposed to laugh at him. FRUSTRATING!!

Hey how come all the costumes in the final couple seasons of got were just black leather with pointy shoulders and chains

the real answer is that michele clapton is a hack and fraud who hates me, personally.

but there's probably a few reasons. i think irl, people associate black, leather, and wide shoulders with power, intimidation, more serious energy so to visually signal that sansa, cersei, dany, etc are now Power Players they have to put them in those costumes. michele clapton especially really loved using black leather and chains to signify Someone Is Being Serious - she has that interview where she talked specifically about Cersei and Dany wanting to be taken seriously by shying away from colors, using "chains of intent", and emulating the men who had the greatest affect on them ie Tywin and Viserys. You can really see when you look at Michele's interviews that she's bringing her own view of things into the costumes, which, yeah that's how it works (there's like a joke that Bear McCreary, for example, uses his partner as a singer in all of his soundtracks purely because he just wants to hear her sing lol) but I do think you really see the limits of her creativity there too. She has this idea that extravagance = unseriousness which is incredibly at odds with the way George has built up his world - I mean, Aegon IV was out here wearing like a 9 pound crown, and Daeron II wore it as well specifically to show how serious he is about being King. Roose wears all pink! The Tyrells are always awash in color, hell the Lannisters are always awash in color. The only person it makes sense to shy away from color is Dany - I imagine it was just easier for Viserys to find black leather to wear and buy that still showed his house colors than something red so that's why he leaned on it, and it would make sense that Dany is trying to emulate the only other Targaryen she knew by dressing the way he did when she feels like she's finally stepping into her role as The True Queen of Westeros. For Cersei, Sansa, even Arya, I think it's deeply silly that she took that similar approach.

Like, I do think some of her choices were okay - I love that she usually has Dany wearing trousers of some sort underneath her dresses because she felt like she always needed to prepare to run away, for example. I love Cersei's coronation dress, if not the ugly crown. I liked her dedication to making sure the Sons of the Harpy masks looked handmade and not factory produced. I love that Arya outfit in the last season, and I liked the attention to detail there when it comes to the coat looking slashed by Arya herself to make it fit her in the way she wants it to. I think where Michele consistently fails is a) the idea that the North is somehow less interested in fashion when the reality is that the North simply has different taste in fashion because they have a vastly different climate than most of the other kingdoms (similar to Dorne) and b) she tends to conflate feminimity and androgyny with weakness or silliness and masculinity with strength. It's not to say that you shouldn't think about the ways in which We As A Culture define power when designing a costume but just uncritically regurgitating "man = strong, woman = weak" sartorial work is lazy beyond belief. Jany Temime is leagues better, like even with some of my criticism of her work, I think she just has a much deeper understanding of color work, silhouette, and the way character informs style.

(people through a FIT in the tags of that post i linked tho even tho the op was Literally just making a gifset showing the costume change? no it's problematic to say "dany is trying to be taken seriously by emulating her brother" even though...that's literally exactly what she's doing. once again, targ nation are babies, sorry for my hater rant here but that post is one of the most annoying pile ons in this fandom to me).

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