#essence mag

[xxplastic-cubexx]

finished the thing i started drawing on stream which was a thing i Thought i was gonna abandon months ago but here we are

[teh-nos]

i do feel annoyingly contrarian at times in term of loki/brodinson fandom thoughts but a bit of me (quite a large bit) thinks "maybe if any of you were even mildly critical of this character on occasion i wouldn't feel the need to counter the overwhelming amount of 'Blorbo Did Nothing Wrong' and/or point out that a lot of this Nothing Wrong-ness involves people quoting headcanons as fact even if they clearly conflict with what were shown."

and on a less confrontational level... there's not that much fun potential? there's no challenge in arguing Nothing Was Did Wrong when people will just agree with you on principle and every (even overly) generous interpretation has already been made ad nauseum already.

[cozyyani]

Summer Time Special ✨

[lovely-hikari-cosplay]

Replaying SMT V because I couldn’t get the idea of an Ailment build being viable (if not ideal) out of my head and I was able to beat the funny lvl 99 Abscess first try???

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Note: This is on Normal difficulty but STILL

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[ragana62]

I just posted this but fuck it. I just remembered that canonically Derek Zoolander is the son of coal miners in Appalachia which makes me feel even better about my ‘Finnick talks like Hansel’ take. Because this is literally the chariot scene…

So I just had a thought…

Mags is described as having a very pronounced district accent. From 4. Which is mostly in California.

Katniss is over here complaining about not being able to understand her because of how thick her accent is (and yes, the whole was it a stroke/was it the result of her torture post the 50th games thing, but she does explicitly mention the accent as part of why it’s difficult). Meanwhile, there’s a decent chance she just was out here talking like Alicia Silverstone in Clueless…

(Accurate verbal depiction of Mags volunteering for Annie below)

Valley girl Mags. That is all…

(Also 4 being in Coastal Cali means Finnick absolutely unironically uses surf slang. Everyone’s out here thirsting over a man who unironically calls everyone Brah like he’s in fucking Zoolander.)

[magnuspanoptes]

"jon turned into the monster that destroyed his childhood" close. jon turned into the book that destroyed his childhood. he functionally became a leitner. jon's not just any devouring monster, he's an archive of stories, he's the frame device of the podcast (Because you do not administer and preserve the records of fear, Jon. You are a record of fear—MAG 160), he eats his victims the way those books did. every leitner has a story to tell, and often its victims end up trapped inside it, becoming a part of the tale—this is exactly what jon does as the archivist, when he reads/takes/compels (eats) a statement he is re-experiencing and storing within him the subject's fear, each new victim is then incorporated into his mental collection of nightmares (You are a chronicle of terror). elias's murder of leitner then has another layer of narrative meaning to it. it's a marking of territory, of course, because jurgen is about to reveal important information to jon which will presumably ruin elias's plans for him.

mag 80 - "librarian" / mag 160 - "the eye opens"

but it's also about the transition from a world with artefacts as a source of isolated horror consuming and transforming individuals, which leitner and his books are symbolic of, to one where one being - the archive (jonah magnus's archive), which has been marked by every fear and therefore holds within it the essence of every fear—devours and reshapes the entire world.

[rianphin]

me photographed by anissa baty for essence mag at the telfar store grand opening in nyc

[robin-evry]

If possible, maybe you could do Yuu as demigod? Like, they are child of the God and human, (Maybe Hecate's child for example?)

Sure thing, sorry for the wait. ask and you shall receive

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐔𝐔 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈 𝐆𝐎𝐃 ( 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 ) 🔮

A demigod is a divine mythological figure, a god who is either part human, or a minor god. In ancient Greece, dead heroes were sometimes thought of as demigods. Greek and Roman mythology have their share of demigods, and so do many other ancient religions and traditions.

( English not my first language )

Dividers made by @enchanthings

Demi-God!yuu is calm and composed, with an air of mystery. They often find themselves drawn to moments of transition—like dusk or crossroads—and have a deep understanding of both the light and dark sides of magic. Unlike others who may see magic as a tool, they views it as part of their essence. They can be fiercely protective of their friends, especially Grim, acting as a wise guide who helps others find their path.

Demi-God Yuu has a nightly ritual where they sit under the moon, either meditating or practicing their magic. Their connection to the night is sacred, and they feel most at peace under the moon’s glow. The other students find this ritual calming, and occasionally, someone will join them—Grim likes to nap nearby while Yuu performs these rituals, as well malleus would join them in meditation.

Their magic is stronger at night, even tho they are still powerful during the day. But during the night,the moon will empower their magical abilities greatly.

They're calm and wise demeanor contrasts with Grim’s fiery impulsiveness. They often acts as a voice of reason, teaching Grim the finer points of magic. They treat Grim with patience, understanding his ambitions and sometimes mischief, while also nudging him toward better decisions.

Unlike most of the students at NRC, Yuu is completely unfazed by the school’s many ghosts. In fact, they can often be found having casual conversations with them, asking for advice or getting information about past events. This has earned them a reputation as somewhat eerie but also cool in the eyes of their peers.

They have an instinctual ability to sense when someone is at a "crossroad" in their life, whether emotionally, magically, or otherwise. When this happens, they’ll subtly offer advice or guide that person toward a decision. They never force their help, allowing the person to choose their own path, but many students have come to rely on Yuu's wisdom during tough moments.

They have created a magical collar for Grim that not only enhances his fire magic but also has protective charms embedded into it. Though Grim likes to complain about it, secretly he feels a sense of security knowing that they are always watching out for him.

On rare occasions, they will disappear from the school grounds during the dead of night to help lost spirits find peace. The students have noticed their absence during these times, but they never explains where they go, adding to their air of mystery.

They have a raven familiar that flies around the campus, often perching on their shoulder. The raven is an extension of their magic and can deliver messages or gather information. Students say that if Yuu’s raven lands near you, it means you're at a pivotal point in your life. The raven was created by their magic and can control them at will.

Thanks to their lineage, they have a innate gift for potion-making, particularly those tied to transformation, protection, or revealing hidden truths. They sometimes make small charms and potions for their friends, often gifting them at just the right moment when they need it most.

They wear several pieces of jewelry—rings, bracelets, and a necklace—that hold minor curses or wards. For example, one ring protects them from harm, while another can trap weak spirits trying to cause trouble. The other students often joke that their accessories are more powerful than any full spellbook.

Have a love of magic, they collect spells as well as learn ancient magic. No matter how useless the spell is they will collect it in their personal spell book. Their spell book is said to hold powerful ancient magic as well modern magic spells, it said that the book will never run out of pages due to demi-hecate!yuu magic. Many students have tried to steal it but every time they want to open the book it wouldn't budge due to a spell that Demi-God!yuu not allowing anyone who's not them to open the book without permission. Occasionally, the book will turn a page on its own, guiding Yuu toward the right spell or piece of information for their current predicament. But sometimes during crisis moments that don't give them enough time for the book to open themselves, they just gonna use the book as a weapon smacking people by it.

They have access to a library of forgotten, ancient spells passed down from Hecate herself. These spells are not in any modern magical texts, and they can be incredibly powerful, though also dangerous. They are careful with which spells they use, knowing that some have unpredictable effects. They only cast these ancient spells when absolutely necessary, often as a last resort.

They also tend to go out at night, to explore ancient ruins for magical objects or spells. Malleus and grim would also tend to come with them just out of curiosity or not just an excuse to hang out with them.

Being the child of Hecate, demi god!yuu would have connections to magic more than anyone, they are able to use dark and light magic as well as a master at ancient magic. but their most skilled is at enchantment, moonlight magic, necromancy and gateway magic.

Using moonlight magic they can manipulate moonlight, using it to illuminate hidden paths, conceal themselves in shadows, or create protective barriers.

As Hecate is a goddess of crossroads, Yuu can create temporary portals to other locations, allowing for quick escapes or strategic advantages in battle.

They excels in charm magic, creating wards, talismans, and spells to protect or enhance allies. They also have the ability to communicate with spirits, guiding lost souls or even summoning harmless ghostly allies to aid them.

They thrive in the quiet of the night, and because of this, their study sessions often take place during late hours. Some students, especially night owls like Azul or Idia, have stumbled upon them engrossed in tomes of ancient spells or researching forgotten magical rituals by candlelight. Their dorm room always has a faint glow, even when the lights are off, due to enchanted lanterns and runes on the walls.

As the daughter of Hecate, who was often associated with cats, they have a natural affinity with felines. Cats around NRC seem to adore them, often following them around or curling up near them during late-night study sessions. Grim pretends to be annoyed by this, but secretly enjoys having their attention split between him and the other cats. Everytime during Mr. Trein lessons Lucius would come to their lap and just take a nap there and Demi-God!yuu would pet them while reading, nothing will let that cat come off of them.

They have a habit of preparing small midnight feasts for themselves, Grim and other of their friends, especially during full moons. They use simple magic to whip up snacks and teas, often involving ingredients tied to the moon or night. Sometimes, when their friends are going through tough times, they’ll invite them to these quiet moonlit gatherings, providing comfort and support through food and conversation.

Deep in the forests surrounding NRC, they have a small, hidden altar dedicated to Hecate. They visit this altar during significant moments—crossroads in their own life or when they need guidance. The altar is a sacred space where Yuu leaves offerings of moonflowers, candles, and herbs, and it’s one of the few places where they feel truly connected to their divine parent.

Vil views them with a mixture of curiosity and respect. Their composed, mysterious nature aligns well with Vil’s sense of elegance and control. He appreciates how they never loses their composure, and their unique appearance under moonlight fascinates him. However, Vil occasionally disapproves of their more cryptic side, preferring directness and clarity in those he trusts.

I would feel like idia and Demi-God!yuu would get along. They usually hang out to play games and basically discuss what they are interested in. Idia talks about his games and idol while they talk about magic and some ancient tunes they come across, and the other party would listen and give opinions.

Because of their mysterious powers, calm demeanor, and connection to ancient magic, they’ve earned a reputation around NRC as being somewhat of an enigma. While they are friendly and approachable, they often speak in cryptic phrases, making it hard for others to understand their true intentions. Most students view them with a mix of awe and wariness, but those who are close to they know that they have a kind and protective heart beneath the mystery.

[th3-gr3at-capt4in]

🂱𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃🂱

☞︎︎︎ ℝ- 𝕄𝔸𝕋𝕌ℝ𝔼 ☞︎︎︎ 𝙼 𝚡 𝙼 (𝚄𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍)

☞︎︎ 𝕋𝕎: 𝚜𝚎𝚡, 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚍, 𝚒𝚗𝚓𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 ☞︎︎ 1.0𝚔 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 @veiled-lil-lamb @ask-declanwilsons

𝙸𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚎: 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚝𝚑 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚍.

- 𝚁𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢 𝚊𝚌𝚌, 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝚏𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝

Life was like a carousell, it had ups and downs since the first ray of sun dared to peak from the never ending darkness of the universe.

It sprouted on baby rocky planets who were once filled to the brim from sentient beings. They evolved and reproduced, created and destroyed by the law of the strongest. They perished under their own weight but they also managed to lift it and transform it into something beautiful. 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆.

Love was the seed of life, a concept too complicated to be understood by the lesser life forms but simple enough to make them stay together for the rest of their lives. They walked together, they breathed the same air and they made home together.

Simple yet fulfilling dreams coming from the corners of their mind.

It remained deep and hidden for centuries and millennia, waiting to peak again after smelling its other half. It peaked and looked and sometimes it dared to come out fully.

Every being yearns for its presence. Every human being yearns for love but they are different. Their twisted minds now wanted to swim in gold and futile things after looking at love and judging it was too secondary to be considered important enough to give it attention.

But it was always there. The humans simply forgot about it. They wanted more and so they created weapons, armies and left deaths behind.

It was true but not entirely. Two soldiers looked at eachother one time, one fatal time.

The bond forged in the battlefield was much more than a simple “brothers in arms”, it was a vow to never get your battle buddy killed.

They looked at eachother, the one with the black jeans looked in those deep irises. They held many secrets.

They both hald to hold a post, a position worth the lives of many. Everything came down in an instant. As the sun scorched their skins, bullets broke and shattered everywhere. Explosions and dreadful silence kept them company. One mag after another, their position became compromised.

They danced between different positions to give the enemy the illusion of fighting two souls that were too thin to be moved or spotted.

These two souls fought together and grew up together on the field. They knew the others' tastes and movements, their very essence. That knowledge became something more powerful when they ended up caring for the other man on many occasions.

They lifted their spirits up drinking fine bourbon when given the chance, their hands clinked with the glasses in the name of victory. Their mouths brushed against each other or just gave a peck on the forehead when deserved.

They claimed those acts were mere courtesy, just there to alleviate the pain and to let known the presence of the other.

Love was prohibited among the ranks, they said it could fog up your judgement. That was true.

Yet they did not care. Trenches were their house, rocks were their chairs and adrenaline was the puppy they always brought around.

Eyes were their warmth, the one in the black jeans looked at them, ever so full of dulled life. And those deep colors surrounding the irises, now the black jeans were left in some part of the humid floor. He felt the other's hands, strong and capable of lifting the world and putting it between them.

His friend said he could do that and in an instant he felt those fingers carving softness in his stoic expression. His pupils widened, not for fear but for something else.

Soon they were stripped away and returned to the scarred flesh, they continued to make paths for the rivers full of affection. His mask was left behind, his mouth agape and his pointy canines perking from the fleshy cave.

Full of adorations his movements were. Full of life, something he yearned to see in his comrade. Something he lost long ago and wanted to know how he looked before.

He ran a hand on his chest, the center beating calmly. He spread palm wanting to take what he could and never letting it go. The other allowed him.

Those strong shoulders were a testimony of sins and blood committed for a life other man could only imagine. He was sorry as he explored all the torso, he could try to help him in some way but all those prays fell to deaf ears

Lust was the reason behind his movements, adoration was the one guiding them. His hand stopped right before the band on the tactical pants. The happy trail faintly adorned his toned chest and disappeared.

He was silent. They both were but soon the atmosphere changed.

Backs connected in a moment of shared passion. Deep thoughts coming alive by the sheer need of understanding the other was alive. They were alive and they proclaimed it by calling the others' names with breathless whimpers.

The stronger one bit the others’ neck, telling him to let go of any worry and to allow him to give him a moment of peace.

They thought they lost themselves in the fogs of war, broken up by the overwhelming amount of enemies.

“𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞” “𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫” “𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬”

Those were the promises shared as a sacred vow. They were never meant to survive this inferno but at last love peaked from its hideout and decided to take the reins.

Their breathing was erratic and their hearts thrashed to feel others’. Their blood was mixed and now staining proudly their mouths and chests.

Hands got intertwined between the thin strands of chapped hair, barely being able to get a good grip. Now silence fell and in the distance echoed the screams of mortars and clashing tanks.

Soldiers screamed and yelled something about retreating but they did not budge. They sought peace, a peaceful life that could come to life after this deployment.

They were both getting old. Crow feet crowned their eyes and silver gave a shade of moonlight to their heads. They looked at eachother and just as that they agreed silently to end this once and for all.

Love wagged its tail and trotted happily around them as they dressed up again and ran back to their safe haven. Their future shared home.

[themaiajae]

Beyoncé for Essence Mag (2024)

[dread3r]

Sunrise on the Reaping (2025): LOU LOU

okay but will we ever find out who lou lou really is? everyone's story in sotr is extremely sad and tragic, but like who was she? nevermind the fact that her face has been actually ALTERED to look like louella so she can never actually be known by her family... but who is she? are there any guesses? all we know is that she's from district 11 but i think hers is the most unjustified and tragic... was she just pulled off the streets? was she there at the wrong place at the wrong time? was she a rebel caught? or was she just so unlucky to be the same build as louella? is her family still alive?

She sure looks like Louella. Same size, same height. Heart-shaped face, big gray eyes, long dark braids. Her fingernails are bitten down and there’s a scar on her forehead that matches the one the real Louella got falling off our cistern. She wears the District 12 training outfit, as if she’d dressed at the apartment with us this morning. Maysilee’s purple and yellow flower bead necklace hangs over her collar. She checks every box. But this isn’t Louella. In the same way you instinctively know the waxed pears on the table lack juice, this girl lacks Louella’s essence.

The way my heart broke when she was finally fed... and it was WIRESS, Wiress who had the FIRST INSTINCT to feed her immediately

We gather around the table in the kitchen, where Wiress ladles stew into our bowls. Mags places a spoon in Fake Louella’s hand. She grasps it in her fist, wraps her arm protectively around her bowl, and begins shoveling in the stew while little whimpering sounds escape her lips. “They’ve starved her,” says Wiress. “Among other things.” She’s right. While Louella’s wrists were lean, Fake Louella’s tend toward bony. No wonder they had to plump up her face. The irrational anger I’ve held against this girl dissolves into pity as she lifts her bowl to lick it clean like a dog.”

AND EVERY MOMENT WE GET A GLIMPSE OF HER REMEMBERING WHO SHE WAS BEFORE SHE WAS TORTURED IS LIKE A SCAR ON MY SOUL... I imagine Haymitch getting flashbacks of Lou Lou when Peeta was returned after being hijacked by the Capitol... Also how did Mags recognize the pump installed in Lou Lou's body? Is that a thing... keeping victors drugged it's literally part of their bodies?

“Bread?” Wiress holds out the basket of assorted rolls to her. Fake Louella stares in fascination at the offering, then her fingers close on a dark crescent-shaped roll dotted with seeds. She holds it to her nose and inhales the scent, her breath coming in short gasps. Wiress and Mags exchange a look. “Are you from District Eleven, child?” Mags says softly. Fake Louella begins to cry, pressing the roll against her lips and pawing at her ear. “It’s all right, little one. Come with me.” She wraps an arm around the girl and leads her out of the kitchen.

Mags returns, troubled. “I put her to bed. There’s some sort of device attached to her chest, pumping a drug into her, I think. I was afraid to remove it. That might kill her. I’ve seen something similar before.” “Why did you ask if she was from Eleven?” says Maysilee. “The roll she chose. With the seeds. It’s theirs.”

Also, the scene at the hovercraft? Maybe that was fear? The most genuine way Lou Lou can actually show fear is by singing their children's harvest songs? That moment was just so heartbreaking

“Do you know who she might be?” I ask. Chicory shakes her head. “We’re a big district. And who knows how long she’s been with them.” She leans toward Lou Lou as much as her straps allow. “Little girl? What’s your real name? If one of us makes it back, we can tell your family.” Lou Lou hesitates, attempts to speak, then grabs her ear and lets out a shriek. Wyatt catches her free hand and tries to soothe her. “We think they put something in her ear to control her,” Maysilee tells them. “That’s why you wanted us to be careful what we say,” says Chicory, putting it together. “They’re listening.” She sits back in her seat, her face sorrowful. “Maybe her people will recognize her.” I don’t say so, but I’ve got a feeling her people are long dead, and if they’re alive, how tragic for them to see her only to lose her again. There’s no good ending to Lou Lou’s story.

Imagine every time you get some grasp of your identity someone hurts you through your ear?

She was truly just sent there to die. Here we find a lost child: altered, tortured, hijacked, and sent to the arena, to die.

The seeded bread, the candle smoke, and now these flowers — all of them must transport Lou Lou back home somehow. Mamaw said that smells stick in your memory the strongest, more than sounds or sights. Didn’t the bean and ham hock soup take me back to 12?

Haymitch, during his moments drowning in grief during his Victory Tour, tried to look for Lou Lou's family, no matter how futile.

“In District 11, I stand on the steps of their Justice Building facing the grief-stricken families of Hull, Tile, Chicory, and the other girl, Blossom. I search the wider sea of faces for Lou Lou’s kin and come up empty.”

And I think the tragedy of it all was that she was not even reaped.

[annabelle--cane]

very cool to see someone else with the idea of 2-for-1 Celia! i’ve been chewing on the concept of tma Celia and tmp Celia sharing a body, and that the ‘teleporting’ is one of them trying to go somewhere (presumably the rift in hilltop road since she keeps ending up in oxford, iirc?), but i’ve got DID and wasn’t sure if maybe i was just projecting. i wonder if maybe the Celia we see the most is the tmp Celia, operating on now shared memories for her investigations, while the hypothetical second Celia trying to get to hilltop is tma Celia trying to go home?

that's basically what I'm thinking for this theory, too. if we do have 2-for-1 celias, I think they must either share memories or have a good system in place for exchanging important information because she never seems to forget anything, but I'm not sure this was always the case in the past, ex. in magp 13 celia says she doesn't know who jack's father is and there's no lying glitch.

if I'm allowed to go even crazier here for a second while entertaining this already out-there theory, I think the celia doubling might even have started in archives, s5 cultist celia seemed to not remember her life in the before times at all and her affect and demeanor were completely different to those of mag 100 statement giver lynne hammond. the barrier between the worlds wore thinner, lynne got scrongled in her domain and some essence of her alternate self bled into her, when everything got sucked through the portal she got swept up along with it because she wasn't totally of that world, but she's not totally of this world either so she keeps feeling a pull to where the portal used to be.......

[rei-ismyname]

Resurrection of Magneto Highlights 2

When we left Max and Ororo (part 1 here), she'd gotten through to him. He can't turn his back on the world as he did all the way back in X-Men Red #1, so he turned the key and they exited the Sphere of Judgement. Or did they?

The Adversary, The First Fallen, and?

They're split up and realise that they haven't faced all their demons, perhaps literally. Ororo comes face to face with Annihilation, who has not forgotten her. She challenges Ororo, attacking her at her point of strength - her heroism.

Some 5D Magneto leftist theory

Meanwhile, Max meets the Shadow King wearing Xavier's face, suggesting that this may all be him. It ultimately doesn't matter - the obstacle is the same. This is honestly a fantastic dialogue. If you haven't read RoM please do so as I can't cover it all here. The Adversary challenges Max/Erik/Magneto/Magnus' relationship with identity, forcing him to face all that he's been and all that he is. It backfires because he's finally in a place where he wants to do that anyway. The Shadow King only ends up strengthening his resolve. I think there is no single entity opposing them here except the animus, their essence of self, but I can't really back that up. They need to be fearless facing their shortcomings and commit to who they are.

Al Ewing displays his understanding of who Ororo is and what her regrets are, having her face her sense of duty and responsibility - how that can be a form of arrogance. We're still operating under magic rules, and this is misdirection for the trick.

That hooks her into feeling responsible to fight this evil, but Ororo sees the trap of agreeing to fight alone. In folklore a vampire can only enter your house if invited in and the Fae deals live or die on who can parse the wording better. So it is here, and Ororo affirms what could be the thesis for the entire Krakoan era...

We're stronger together, flaws and all. Max has passed through the looking glass of self and accepted all he's ever been so he takes her hand as soon as she calls for it. They once again form the oldest mutant circuit, but a dangerous one - drawing on Storm's life force to empower Mags. Together they blast the shit out of the demon with Omega Plus electromagnetism.

This is so sexual

However, life force is a finite currency - in this place more than ever. Ororo is dying and she insists Max go on. The cost is paid. Mags thinks the cost is too high and reverses the circuit. He's always been the one who takes and Ororo who gives. Calling back to himself turning his back on the world and saying 'it's out of our hands' he shouts the opposite.

Mags gets his defibrillator on and it fucking HURTS. Again! This is so beautiful.

As above, so below - Taaia of Taa, Galactus' mother and scienceer hero of the sixth cosmos - applies some more literal paddles to Ororo's chest. Her heart beats again! Adam Brashear asks what the hell she was thinking but they're cut off by a dramatic figure coming through the portal. A human body being stitched together, flesh and sinew growing on a bare skeleton. Who?

Obviously it's Magneto, naked and surrounded by cosmic goo. Alive and full of vigor. Welcome back, big guy.

Magneto has returned from the undiscovered country, his last chance. Next time we'll conclude by finding out what kind of man he wants to be. In a world run by fascists can you even be a good man? Everything has changed while he's been gone - which hat will he wear?

[beauty-and-passion]

TMA - Chapters 101-110: Killing Jon is a national sport

Great news, everyone: we reached the 100th MAG and we’re officially in the second half of the TMA series!

We learned a lot until now, but there are still a ton of mysteries left, a Stranger to defeat, a ritual that will destroy the world, and a creepy puppet lady who (hopefully!) just wants to talk to Jon.

Let’s find out more.

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MAG 101 - Another Twist

Okay, I was expecting something to happen, but not this.

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Nikola Orsinov is the best

I love how funny, cute and creepy she is. She’s a perfect package of fun - and the British accent makes her lady-like too, so she’s even more adorable.

Do you want proof of that?

Proof one:

She talks to Elias like a well-educated lady

The way she repeats “So, Elias, can I call you Elias?” is hilarious

Don’t worry, Nikola: maybe the other supernatural beings call Elias “The Eye”, but for a nice lady like you, I think he’ll gladly accept to be on a first-name basis.

She talks to Elias as if Jon is a toddler

Proof two:

But sure, of course my dear! Why search for a weird powerful skin everywhere, when you have a skin full of wet cat energy to use?

And also, why not kill Jon? This season is entirely dedicated to supernatural shit trying to kill Jon.

Proof three:

She disses Jon like a queen for his bad skincare routine.

If the Unknowing fails because of Jon’s bad skin, I will die laughing on the spot and TMA will automatically become best series ever.

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Best Boyo is back for one reason and one reason only

And just when I asked myself if we would see a full skincare treatment, Michael appears. Finally, my boyo came back from… well, from wherever he was, I assume.

And why does he come back?

This is truly the season of supernatural shits trying to kill Jon! TMA is officially best series ever.

And what’s Michael’s reason?

He doesn’t want the Circus to win

He doesn’t want the Archives to win

He wants revenge for what Gertrude/the Archives/the Eye and his gang did to him

And speaking of this…

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The Great Twisting

The Distortion and its acolytes tried to do a “Great Twisting” - which seems like what the Unknowing is for the Stranger.

It makes me wonder: is this a normal thing, for these supernatural entities, to try and “ascend” into our world through some sort of ritual? The Distortion tried through this Great Twisting, the Stranger is trying to do the same through the Unknowing: when will the Eye try to do the same? Did it already?

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Gertrude’s plan and Michael’s role

Gertrude’s plan to stop this Great Twisting was simple yet effective: she forced the Distortion to incarnate. She gave it a physical body. And that made the entire ritual fall apart.

Makes sense. The Distortion is a force of the unknown, something unidentified: tying it to an identity, something clear, goes against its very essence, so it's understandable it would fail to "ascend" as Great Evil Godly Terror of Lies and Deceit and Unknown or whatever.

Now, I know Michael said that poor Michael Shelley (we finally got his full name!) was “disposable” and that’s why Gertrude sacrificed him… but honestly, I don’t think that.

Sure, Gertrude was probably ready to do anything to stop the Great Twisting and she was willing to sacrifice Michael Shelley. But that doesn’t mean she didn’t trust him.

If I were her and if I had to stop a powerful godly horror by giving it a physical body, I wouldn't pick someone just because he's "prepared" and "disposable". Even the most prepared guy could crumble and fail on a mission - or decide to not get the job done and run away. And disposable people are not a guarantee of success.

My main criteria would be to find someone I can trust. Someone I know won't mess things up. Someone who will follow my map to the end, do what he has to do and be strong enough to deal with the godly horror for years and years to come. Someone I can leave with the Distortion, knowing I can trust them with said god.

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Becoming VS incarnating

It’s really interesting the difference in how the Distortion talks about the Great Twisting…

… vs how it’s like being incarnated:

Once again, it makes me wonder: is this what the Unknowing will be for the Stranger? A “joy of becoming”, something “crossing the threshold” into itself, as if the ritual is making the barrier between our world and theirs thinner? It’s fascinating to imagine how it would make an entity feel so good, so complete.

While speaking of incarnations, Jude, Michael Crew and even Jane Prentiss seemed to imply it was a great, marvelous feeling: they all talked about it as being finally complete.

But the Distortion describes it as something unpleasant. Could it be because the incarnation was being “forced” and not requested by the Distortion itself? After all, the Distortion wasn’t searching for Michael Shelley: it was Michael who went into it.

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Micheal’s identity crisis

This backstory explains Michael’s confusion regarding his own identity much better, as well as why he keeps referring to himself as Michael, but also not as Michael. And it makes clearer why Helen resurfaces while Michael sinks in.

In a way, it kinda reminds me of a DID system, with personality states who are all part of a whole, but also moved by their own feelings and ideas. The Distortion seems to work the same way, even though the people inside it are not the ones they once were, but only shadows of them.

Speaking of Helen Richardson: when I checked MAG 47 to remember a bit about her, I noticed the first thing she did, was to draw a map. A fucking map of the Distortion she shows to Jon.

Could this be the reason why she managed to “resurface”? Because she also had a map, like Michael Shelley? That would be very cool.

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Peter Lukas is back again

I knew these goddamn Lukas were always here, playing a role alongside the Eye and the Archives. Now we see another confirmation: Peter Lukas helped Gertrude against the Twisting.

Soooo… should we trust the guy? I don’t know, this family is too suspicious at this point.

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The only one!

And finally, for the first time, a supernatural entity gives Jon a compliment.

After being told he’s a bad choice, he’s stupid, he’s rude and his skincare routine sucks, finally a supernatural entity tells him something nice.

Sure, it’s in between the “I’m going to kill you” discourse, but still counts.

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MAG 102 - Nesting Instinct

I can’t believe it: is Jon finally realizing Elias does nothing besides sitting on his lazy ass?

JON ACKNOWLEDGES ELIAS IS USELESS! The world is beautiful and I can’t stop laughing.

Ahahaha, he “overreacted”! He killed him live on tape and that’s what he considers “overreacting”! Oh my gosh, Elias, never change <3

But let’s put Elias being amazing on the side: we finally have more clues regarding the Unknowing! And it’s as fascinating as I hoped!

So, it’s a dance, with dancers and a “prima ballerina” (aka the “Danseuse Étoile”) which is our favorite creepy lady Nikola. This explains the skin too: of course, since it’s a ballet they’re staging, they need the right costumes and everyone should follow a specific role, do the right steps and keep the right position. I really want to see this ballet taking place and find out how Jon is going to stop it.

Ooookay, so Jon is getting omniscient superpowers. Which is good if you’re the Eye, but not so good if you still want to keep a semblance of humanity.

I said Elias appreciation time was over, but I lied: it’s always Elias appreciation time.

Also, bless Melanie for trying everything to kill the motherfucker. She has more balls than everyone else, I stan her. But I also stan Elias being alive and being a bitch, sorry Melanie.

So Jon calms her down, thus proving he’s now Elias’ bagman. They’re a weirdly powerful couple and I would love to see them together in action. But I also know that Elias loves sitting on his ass too much, to get up and be a man of action, so if they pair up together, I imagine Jon would be left on his own to deal with cosmic powers that want him dead. And since I don’t want him dead, it’s better if he’s paired with someone who can properly defend him.

But hey, I suppose my worries about his life will soon be over, because his cosmic, omniscient powers are growing even more. Now, he’s able to understand languages he never spoke before. I was just asking myself why this statement, when he revealed it was all written in French. Nice way to surprise the reader, Mr. Sims.

Okay, so the Hive (and its ilk) is part of the Filth. Gosh, I fear I will soon need a chart or a table of sorts, to put together every entity into their respective “family”. But I’m also scared to search for one now, because I don’t want to get any spoilers.

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MAG 103 - Cruelty Free

A statement about an evil, supernatural pig - possibly connected with the supernatural meat. But also not, because pigs can and will eat you, if you stand still a bit too long, supernatural or not.

And I’m pretty sure of that because my uncle has pigs. Luckily for him, his pigs have always been big cowards and run away as soon as they see a human getting closer to the pen. But considering how voraciously they eat and how easily they can break open fruits and vegetables, no matter how hard they are… yep, they would easily smash and crunch human flesh as if nothing.

So no, this statement isn’t much scary, but rather something that might happen anywhere, anytime.

Well, aside from the weirdly demonic possession that pushes you to open the cage and weird long gazes from a pig who wants to either kill you or become your bestie. I definitely didn’t expect the evil pig to snuggle with Mr. Anderson like a house cat. It was funny, though.

And right after that, we get a glimpse of how Jon’s omniscient powers are working (he knows Kurt Anderson will be useful) and especially how his “persuasion powers” are working.

I’ll admit it: it was pretty cool to see Jon release the wet cat energy, make his question and get the exact answer he wants. And yes, I know this shouldn’t be a good thing, because it only proves Jon is connecting to the Eye even more… but it’s so cool! He asked Kurt his darkest secret and used it to bribe him for those documents and he did it so well! Urgh, I know I should be scared for him, but the coolness is too much to ignore it.

Oh my, the best action couple is back! So Jon talks to Daisy in the tunnels beneath the Archives, because Elias won’t see them there. Why?

Oh my gosh, Elias does something in his life. He schedules. Schedules what, how much time he’s going to spend doing nothing, aside from watching everyone with his Eye powers?

Here it is, the constant of this season: everyone wants to kill Jon. If this man survives this season, he will survive everything.

Killing urges aside, Daisy will take care of things while Jon is away dealing with shit. My question is: why are you going away without telling anything to your colleagues, Jon? Hadn’t you realized you have to cooperate with them? Still trying to protect them from you and Elias, by keeping them away?

But I can also understand his choice: his colleagues all work there and if Elias can see and listen to everything, I don’t think there’s something that stops him from looking into their minds and simply knowing of Jon’s plan.

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MAG 104 - Sneak Preview

Oh my gosh, I was expecting Tim’s mental breakdown maybe, but not some of his background! And I wasn’t expecting to find out that Tim had a goddamn brother and he lost said brother to the Circus, because another evil clown stole his skin!

Again, this explains a lot: why Tim came to the Institute, why he knew about Robert Smirke’s architecture… and I’m afraid it tells us a lot about his future too:

If Tim had a “DEAD” sign on his head before, now the sign is flashing too. Tim is basically dead. RIP Tim, it has been a pleasure and an honor to know you.

But before dying, there is something Tim must still do, which is a wonderful back-and-forth with Elias:

I love Elias, but I love Tim too. He got my heart with the “statement of Joooe Spooky” from season 1, he still gets my heart with sarcasm.

And Elias tells Tim to stay away from the Unknowing. Uhm… very evil, I guess? I mean, he has eeeevil plans, but he’s also trying to save Tim’s life and ignore he’s already dead.

I think it just confirms Elias is the best.

But Tim doesn’t care: he knows he will die, so he’s trying to find a way to die, somehow:

It’s very sad I asked Elias the same thing two posts ago. But I suppose this just confirms my darkest fear: Tim will die. Maybe not because Elias will bash his head with a pipe, but he will. His days are numbered. And if he won’t die because of Elias, he will die by getting his revenge on the Circus.

And you know what? I would be okay with that. Because that would make Tim happy and if Tim is happy, I’m happy too.

Also, he will finally be able to rest and he deserves it.

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MAG 105 - Total War

Okay, so despite the promising title, this was an useless statement.

Sure, the imagery of the wandering soldier, followed by an army of dead people who keep killing everyone around him, while he waits for them to finally kill him too is interesting. But, again, it’s useless for the plot.

And I know Jon acknowledged it too, just like I know we needed him to go to the Pu Songling Research Centre because the author wanted to:

show us how far Jon is going, while following Gertrude’s steps

show us his powers are growing, because now he can understand all languages

casually tell us Gerard Keay is alive?

I mean:

"I’ve chased dead end to dead end until I finally give up. I-I mean, what am I actually looking for? Gerard Keay, after he faked his death? Some long confession he left tucked away in a library somewhere, telling me the ancient chant I need to stop the Unknowing from coming to pass?"

Sure, this may be just Jon making assumptions, rather than him using his powers of absolute knowledge to reveal that my man Gerard didn’t die of a brain tumor, but he’s still alive and well. I know all of that.

However, I still cannot understand why Mr. Sims (the author, I mean) wasted one statement like this. This isn’t the first time he has done that and he did it waaaaay more in the first two seasons. But why is he still doing it? It’s weird, coming from someone with such a big attention to detail.

My possible explanations are always the same:

he liked this idea and didn’t want to discard it

he needed some fillers to reach the number of 120 episodes for season 3

this statement is somehow useful?

Even though I really doubt the third point is correct, because there have been some statements in seasons 1 and 2 that have been completely useless. Unless they all reconnect somehow by the end of the series, I doubt we will remember or consider them anymore.

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MAG 106 - A Matter of Perspective

And just when I was ready to talk about space and solitude and this humongous creature that makes me think hey, maybe that’s the Vast… I get hit by a train of things happening all together.

Let’s start from the statement: Jan Kilbride was a familiar name, in fact Gertrude mentioned him in MAG 99. What happened to this guy? Well, aside from the weird space thing.

And speaking of that… since he talked about “existential vertigo” I felt the Vast was involved. Then “Mr. Fairchild” was mentioned and that only confirmed that yes, this is the Vast.

Mr. Fairchild chose this guy by referring to his psychiatric profile? Now I’m 200% sure there is a supernatural entity involved, this is the Vast and Mr. Fairchild was probably trying to find a new avatar for it. I mean, fucking Elias did the exact same thing and every other evil mastermind like him picks the right people by checking their psychiatric/psychological profiles.

So poor Jan Kilbride experienced the Vast the same terrifying way Robert did in MAG 21. Luckily for him, he wasn’t eaten by the universe like Robert was eaten by the sky, but it was pure luck, probably. Or maybe the universe returned to claim him, since Melanie couldn’t find anything about him and Gertrude mentioned him.

And just when I thought this was all, we got the best parts of the episode:

1) Gossip time

So let me get this straight: Martin’s crush is so obvious even the newcomers realized it 20 seconds after he introduced himself?

And they’re casually discussing Jon’s virginity like this? I am dying, please send help.

And then, as if the juicy gossip wasn’t enough, Melanie reveals Jon and Georgie used to date in the past?! So Georgie isn’t just a friend, she’s Jon’s ex! I hope Martin doesn’t know Jon hid at his ex’s house, or he would probably find a way to send another supernatural shit after her.

Don’t look at me like that: Martin is a cinnamon roll, but he’s also fucked up enough to do it.

Anyway, glad to know Jon and Martin are the canon couple. They’re not yet, sure, but it’s a matter of time. Sooner or later, these two will end up together and I can’t wait for it. I just hope Martin won’t kill Jon’s ex in the meantime.

2) Elias’ performance review

Elias pretends to do his job: that’s hilarious just like that.

But hey, once in a while, even Elias does something, so why not do Melanie’s performance review?

He asks Melanie how she find her job - aside from “being forced to stay here, trapped by a psychopath”. So it’s basically like every other job, I suppose she doesn’t have much else to say.

Melanie tells Elias he “sat up here lurking”, which is just a nicer way to say “You sit on your ass 24/7 doing absolutely nothing”. Glad to know everyone is acknowledging Elias’ uselessness, I said it since season 1.

In pure Pinky and the Brain style, Melanie does the same thing she does every night, which is plotting Elias’ demise.

MELANIE TOO CHALLENGES ELIAS TO KILL HER! Oh my god, what’s with all those characters and death wishes? Stop asking to get killed!

Ivy Meadows from MAG 36! Glad to see all characters are reconnecting to some places and/or previous statements!

So Melanie’s father died there, killed by that thing inside (the Filth?). And since Elias is a good boss and a caring guy, he wants Melanie to know the truth, so he fucking shows her the horrible way her father died.

And he threatens her to haunt her forever with that knowledge, if she doesn’t stop interfering.

Now, I know I said Melanie must be protected at all costs… but come on, this guy is an absolute bitch, how can I not stan him? Just look at this smug bastard, how he goes from being terrifying, to pretending to care with the “Oh take your time, take the day off even!”, to a hint of a devious smile when he says her performance “has been... satisfactory”. Fuck you Elias, I hate you and I love you.

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MAG 107 - Third Degree

Ah, so Gertrude was arrested right after Gerard’s death, because she was caught in the morgue “over the body of Gerard Keay, reading from a large, strangely shaped book”.

Well, glad to know my man Gerard is alive and well. The rebel boy of my heart will come back, I still cannot believe it <3

Also, all my previous points regarding the useless statements have been thrown out of the window, because Mr. Sims found a perfect way to put them in. They’re still filler, sure, but now their presence makes sense: Jon needs them. Physically.

However, why does he need one, now? I mean, he’s doing research and he’s already getting stories from people, while retracing Gertrude’s steps. Maybe those stories aren’t big and satisfactory enough for his new Eye powers?

The statement per se, despite being useless, is also very creepy. Is the police officer an avatar of the Flame? In that case, it makes the whole interrogation even better because it would be the first time (since Michael’s conversation with Sasha) that a supernatural entity in its purest form talks with a human (Jon is not exactly a human anymore) - and even asks “Who am I?”, by knowing the human knows too. Very cool, very creepy, love it.

But also: is that police officer the same Max Mustermann we meet later on? Can Elias see the future now? I won’t be too surprised, considering the clever, cunning bitch he is.

And speaking of him: Jon ran away, he’s going all over the world in his research, saying almost nothing to not let others know where he is… and Elias casually sends him an envelope to his last location, with a statement to give him to "eat". How can I not love this guy.

Okay, Julia Montauk was NOT on my bingo card and Trevor Herbert even less. But oh gosh, it has been amazing to see them again!

First, she casually kidnaps Jon because why not - and hey, at least it loks like she doesn’t want to kill him.

Then, Mustermann is back and as soon as I read the name, I knew I’ve heard it before - and I was right! It was the placeholder name for unidentifiable men! The same from MAG 34! Back then it was for a woman (Erika Mustermann), while now it’s for a man, but still. Pretty cool comeback.

And I’m really happy to see Trevor Herbert again, he was such a cool guy! I’m very pleased to see two secondary characters cooperating. Until now, all the people who came with statements barely served any other purpose, aside from “people who have a story”. So seeing two of them being present, doing stuff and knowing each other is pretty cool. It makes the whole TMA world feel more alive.

I’m hyped now, I want to see what they’ll do together.

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MAG 108 - Monologue

So, a statement about an actor who loves monologuing and is haunted by a creepy theater mask which is actually nothing physical aside from an image of the solitude he’s surrounded by and can’t escape from.

I’m still not sure which kind of supernatural shit is this, but it reminds me of how isolated Martin felt at the beginning of this season, which is not a very good sign.

Even worse, right after that, Peter Lukas casually enters the room and has a chat with Martin and what the fuck is happening here.

PETER: Ah, I see. I'm sorry to have disturbed you. It’s one of Elias’ little jokes. (...) PETER: Did he suggest you record a statement today? One that mentioned me? (...) PETER: Right. I have a meeting with him today. He suggested ... I’m sure he’s watching from his office, grinning from ear to ear.

Ah, now I get it: it was all because Elias was getting bored. Why not scare the shit out of his own employees, by sending his friend to collect complaints and suggestions? Sure, of course, that’s the most sensible thing anyone would do.

So Peter Lukas is:

friendly vibes

a weird supernatural shit by his own admission

Elias’ bestie

the umpteenth person to acknowledge Elias does nothing all day (“Elias Bouchard getting his hands dirty. Well, well, it must be the end times.”)

the Archives’ complaints department

Elias’ boss apparently, considering he can scold the bitch for wasting each other’s time

So if we associate the story with the guy… I don’t know, it looks like he can create “pockets” of solitude in which he can trap people. Maybe that’s what he did to Brian on MAG 100 too and the fog was another supernatural shit.

There’s still so much to know about these Lukas and this Peter is interesting. I want to know more about him - even though I fear him a bit too: if Elias told the others to not interfere with this family, there should be a very valid reason.

But also: they’re besties. So… I don’t know, I think I want to see them interacting.

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MAG 109 - Nightfall

A good backstory, we needed it.

Or more like… a connection story? As Jon said, when we left Julia Montauk and Trevor Herbert, they were doing completely different things. And yes, I forgot he was supposed to die. But can you blame me? No one really dies in this series.

Well, except the few who dies. And the people killed by Elias. The man may be lazy, but when it’s killing time, at least he makes it sure the people stay dead.

So Trevor was following a guy he thought was a vampire, but it came out he was one of the guys related to Julia’s story. The closed eye symbol is connected to the People's Church of the Divine Host, right? And Basira was reading something about it in the previous statement. Something regarding:

an eclipse on Ny-Ålesund

the relationship between Edmond Halley and John Flamsteed

which I thought were not important, but now I suppose they will be. Also because I thought these people were all somehow related to the supernatural shit with eyes aka the Eye. Will these people come back too?

Mustermann was involved in the Unknowing? Well, it makes sense: he’s an unidentified person, of course he’s in cahoots with the Stranger and the unknown. What will they do, then? Will Jon interrogate him? Will he find out more? Will we finally meet Gerard?

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MAG 110 - Creature Feature

A statement about a director obsessed with a non-existent film regarding a huge man-eating spider, who casually finds the book this supposed movie is based on.

Yes, I was sure it was a Leitner the exact moment he said it.

Oh my gosh Martin, I love you you huge dork <3 but also Basira is right and wrong at the same time: sure, standing with a cup of tea does nothing really useful… but let’s not forget Martin is the same guy who found out how to kill worms with a corkscrew, so maybe it’s better when he cares rather than when he leans into insanity.

Also, I wonder if we will keep this alternating between Jon and Martin throughout the next episodes. It’s entertaining to see both sides: the Archivist dealing with random shits related to the Unknowing, while the Archives deal with Elias.

And I cannot believe it, but we have an explanation regarding Elias’ lazy ass. We have a fucking explanation about why Elias does nothing all day.

They’re telling me Elias did absolutely nothing for two seasons and spends his time sitting on his ass 24/7… because he’s busy listening and watching everywhere? He can literally do nothing, otherwise he won’t know what’s happening?

That’s surprisingly clever and I’m angry it makes so much sense: this goddamn fucker literally cannot work or he won’t feed his supernatural powers! I hate him and I love him.

And yes, I will keep using his laziness to make fun of him anyway. It's too funny.

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In conclusion

Every episode gives me a more valid reason to stan Elias and hate him at the same time. Now there’s apparently a way to get past him and I cannot wait to see what the gang will do. I’m excited ✨

But I’m even more excited to see the possible Jon-Gerard meeting. My man is alive, the rebel boy, the one who beat the shit out of Leitner: he’s alive and I can’t wait to see him again.

The next ten episodes will also be the last of this season and I’m both scared and hyped to see how it will end: how will the gang stop the Unknowing? Will Tim get his revenge and die heroically or will he survive despite the “DEAD” sign flashing on his head? Will Elias be a huge bitch once again? Will Melanie finally find a way to kill him? Will we see more of Peter “good vibes” Lukas? Will Jon come back from his world tour? Will Martin confess his feelings (as if no one already knows about them)?

We’ll find out next week. Until now, take care of yourself <3

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"Your wedding is not a show."

I agree sa sinabi ni Eri Neeman dun sa isang video niya. Nothing's wrong with wanting a grand wedding, but if you're too focused on how to make it better compared to other people's wedding, you're putting the true essence of wedding aside.

Some couples get too caught up in how this special occasion should look on social media, constantly comparing it to weddings they've seen before. You lose track of what you're meant to feel when you are obsessed with how you want people to see it.

Wala lang, fan kasi ako ng natural course of events. It doesn't have to be perfect, but memorable. Ayoko na kapag halimbawa ikakasal ako mas conscious pa yung magiging wife ko sa ipo-post niya kesa i-celebrate na mag-asawa na kami. 🫠