#featuring luna in the bg

[wereh0gz]

THE COLLECTION HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY

[pripara-daisuki]

Getting special event items means we get to see how much variety exists when making complete coords and I love it!! (Honestly I tried to put what it matched best with what I just had w Featuring Luna in the bg!!)

(Please forget Laura's face it doesn't do justice-)

[cos-luna]

So I am a little unsure if I should change Luna’s sub class in this new session of CoS. I was playing the Spirit Bard but I felt like it was missing just... one tiny thing in it’s kit to really make it feel like a “Spirit Bard” yeah know what I mean? Everything else is good but it has no access to communing with the dead at all, I understand it is just a spooky story teller class now, but I really was hoping to explore more spirit related things...

At the moment I have set up Luna to be more of a Glamor Bard for her performance side, but I feel like I am going to miss part of the spooky aspect of the Spirit bard. It worked so well in her kit before. IDK... any suggestions or input from yall lurking? 

(Edit/Update) 

I thought I would add on what all Luna is made up of. So I am mostly focused on sub classes or maybe homebrew spells to add if possible. But of course, I am all about fairness and not trying to mid-max/make something broken. ^^; Trust me I know how to break the game (I mained Druid and Cleric for many years, if you know you know). But yeah, here is her current set up. below the cut. 

Luna Eirian - Level 7 - Bard (Spirit? Glamor? or Multi-class?) 

Background: Investigator

BG Feature: You’re experienced at gaining access to people and places to get the information you need. Through a combination of fast-talking, determination, and official-looking documentation, you can gain access to a place or an individual related to a crime you’re investigating. Those who aren’t involved in your investigation avoid impeding you or pass along your requests. Additionally, local law enforcement has firm opinions about you, viewing you as either a nuisance or one of their own.

Race: Air Genasi (Monsters of the Multiverse, pg. 16)

Speed: 35 feet

Darkvision

Unending Breath: Can hold your breath indefinitely while you’re not incapacitated.

Lightning Resistance

Mingle with the Wind: You know the shocking grasp cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the feather fall spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the levitate spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast feather fall or levitate with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.

Feats: Fay Touched

Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20.

You learn the misty step spell and one 1st-level spell of your choice. The 1st-level spell must be from the divination or enchantment school of magic. You can cast each of these spells without expending a spell slot. Once you cast either of these spells in this way, you can’t cast that spell in this way again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast these spells using spell slots you have of the appropriate level. The spells’ spellcasting ability is the ability increased by this feat.

[lunafishz]

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Radio SunLounge Romania (April 18, 2023)

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Nosie Katzmann) 22:13 Aimee Sol - Anything You Want (Sunshine Deluxe Edit) 22:07 Lazygrooves - Secrets 22:04 Bulb - Impossible (Original Mix) 21:57 Clinton Affair - Amber 21:53 Bitter Sweet - Kelebek 21:46 Sade - Lovers Rock (Album Version) 21:38 Djibooti - Shadows And Voices (Tom Tom Mix) 21:36 Blank & Jones - Pure Shores 21:30 Lazy Hammock - Castaway 21:26 Clara Hill Meets Georg Levin - Just Paradise 21:18 Djibooti - Shadows And Voices (Tom Tom Mix) 21:15 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 21:14 Peter Pearson - Chilled To The Heart 21:07 Marga Sol - Around Me 21:04 Beach Hoppers - Bit By Bit 20:58 Cinematic - Empty Eoom (Daydreaming Mix) 20:54 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 20:51 Noise Boyz - Supernatural (The Man Behind C. Edit) 20:44 Roberto Sol. Florito. Martine - Love Finds You 20:42 Fresh Moods - Solarcell 20:39 Youth & Troy Gunner - Under My Heart 20:35 Tosca - Lone Ranger 20:29 Michael E - Don't Stop 20:23 Opium Lounge - No Time 20:22 Santerna Featuring Vadim Kapustin - Feeling Like A River (Chillout Mix) 20:18 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 20:13 Cafe Americaine - Shanghai Superflight (Ethnojazz Cut) 20:08 Billy Paul Williams - Desert Moon 20:02 Christian Hornbostel - Away 20:01 Unclubbed - Need To Feel Loved 19:54 Pat The Cat - Hotel California (Feat. Rachel Moreau) 19:52 Dejamove - Warmin' 19:45 Skunk Tribecca - Siguiendo La Luna 19:43 Blackfish - Hidden Shore 19:40 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 19:35 Thomas Lemmer - White Room (Gold Lounge In The Room Remix) Feat. Naemi Joy 19:32 Schwarz & Funk - Phil Me (Original Mix) 19:26 Twentyeight - Wake Up Call 19:23 Dj Mnx - Emotions May Fly 19:20 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 19:17 Fobee - Sea Of Love 19:14 Dj Shah - Arco Iris (Chillout Mix) 19:10 Vibrasphere Feat. K. Linder - Tierra Azul 19:04 Nostalgia 77 - Quiet Dawn (Bonobo Remix) 19:00 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 18:56 Digital Project - Coming In My Soul 18:54 Olivia Broadfield - Say (State Azure Mix) 18:44 Lorenzo - I Need You, I Want You 18:42 Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde 18:32 Under - Under (Morgan Page Remix) 18:28 Ielo - Beautiful Flower 18:22 Philip Aniskin & Alexsey Krapotkin - Sexorica (Original Mix) 18:19 Ayla - Open Your Mind 18:13 Kai French - Just Relax 18:08 Trillian Miles - Summerdust 18:03 Trillian - A Little Love 18:01 Bob Harz - What We Are 17:57 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 17:55 Riccardo Eberspacher - Sansiz Olamaz 17:49 Kosmopolitans Feat. Crystalia - Wild Is The Wind 17:46 Garden City Movement - Foreign Affair 17:43 Gushi & Raffunk - Travel (G&r Celebration Mix) 17:40 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 17:37 Van - Turkish Coffee (Original Mix) 17:30 Living Room - Silkroad 17:27 Steven Solveig - Magical 17:24 Ian Pooley Feat. Marcos Valle - Sentimento 17:17 Redlounge Orchestra - Reserver 17:16 Cafe' Ibiza - Take It To (Original Mix) 17:10 Fobee - Sun Goes Down 17:08 Blue Pilots Project - Reboot 17:05 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 17:01 Shivana Faction - Talking In Whispers 16:55 Frameworks - Breaks My Heart Ft. Kathrin Deboer 16:50 Dub Mars - Between The Lines 16:48 Pascal Dubois - Deep Into The Night (Long Island Mix) 16:44 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 16:43 Nasser Shibani - Time Chase (Original Mix) 16:36 Krall Bradley - Money Cant You Buy Love (Swing Orchestra Mix) 16:34 Castlebed - Piano Interlude 16:33 Maximus & Trilogy - Du Ar (Original Mix) 16:26 Paolo - Turn Me On 16:24 Florzinho - Vem Conmigo (Euphonic Traveller Remix) 16:17 Fudge X - Memories 16:16 Lissa - Some Of Me (Feat. Philip Nolan) 16:12 Francesco Digilio & Andrea Accorsi - Oblios 16:06 Lounge Groove Avenue - Don't Be So Shy 16:03 Duane Alpert - Cool Experience (Laurent Paradise Mix) 16:00 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 15:54 Floor - Whispering (Original Mix) 15:52 Michael E - Promise 15:48 Ronny Morris - Build To Last (Ganga Remix) 15:45 Guenter Haas - First Floor Lobby 15:41 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 15:37 Lemongrass - Go In 15:31 Redlounge Orchestra - Liquid Cool 15:26 Worldwide Groove Corporation - Midnight In Venice (Feat. The Mystery Singer, Djlo) 15:25 Schiller - Dancing With Loneliness (Feat. Kim Sanders) 15:21 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 15:16 Michael E - Southern Comfort 15:13 Tosca - Lone Ranger 15:11 Kaxamalka - Backdrops (Original Mix) 15:08 Brook Sapphire - Be Chilled (Original Edit) 15:04 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 14:59 Approaching Black - The Night Before 14:54 Bobby Escobar - Playa (White Sand Mix) 14:49 Princess Of Lounge - We Found Love Feat. 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Hoeger - Calm Down (Original Mix) 12:10 Chase & Status - What Is Right 12:03 Lo Seen - When I Close My Eyes 11:56 Redlounge Orchestra - Reserver 11:51 Magnus Wedberg - Red Stone 11:48 Jazzy James Jr. - Twilight Trumpet (Open Doors Mix) 11:45 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 11:40 The Diventa Project - Still Raining (Rnb Remix) 11:34 Max Waves Feat. Pixieguts - Reflections 11:31 Breakfast Trim - Dubai Sun 11:30 Cafe Americaine - Tobago Transfer (Sad Waves Mix) 11:23 Dj Riquo - Island Delight 11:16 Sunyata Project - Pi Lo Chun (Extended Mix) 11:10 Amour Fou - J'aime Comme Tu Rit (Original Mix) 11:07 Husky Rescue - New Light Of Tomorrow (Bonobo Remix) 11:04 Pete Dingon - L'amour Est Mort 10:57 Vladi Strecker - Night Distance (After Midnight Cut) 10:51 Jens Buchert - Aurora Dub 10:48 Trio Electro - Echo Parcours 10:45 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 10:36 Nor Elle - Desert Storm 10:34 Jentarix Feat. M.k.touch - Reincarnation (Original Mix) 10:29 Andrea Cardillo - Deep Night 10:27 Naoki Kenji - Bedtime 10:23 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 10:21 Sonic Adventure Project - Who Are You 10:14 Telepopmusik - Breathe 10:13 Svendaq - Tropical Bells 10:09 Sabrina Waters - Sardinia Paradise (Wet Island Mix) 10:03 Clelia Felix - Hold On To My Love 09:57 Max Melvin - Earth Inside (Sunset Mix) 09:52 Monodeluxe - All Night 09:50 Husky Rescue - New Light Of Tomorrow (Bonobo Remix) 09:47 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 09:42 Five Seasons - Sky (Original Mix) 09:40 Ida Corr - In The Name Of Love (Shazz Man Lounge Mix) 09:34 Tomazz - Lucid Dream 09:32 Mòzâmbîqúe - Healing Touch 09:26 Dj Antoine - I'll Never Let You Down (Soft Mix) 09:23 Max Melvin - Seasons (Walking On The Chinese Wall Remix) 09:16 Peter Silence - Boost 09:14 Lemongrass - Magnificent 09:11 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 09:05 D. Batistatos - Late Hours 09:01 Wayang - Beneath These Falling Leaves (Bali Mix) 08:55 Afterlife - Makes Me Feel 08:53 Nightcruzer - Lazy Day 08:50 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 08:45 Mo'horizons - Yes Baby Yes 08:42 Jazz L'amour - Summer Dreams (See The Light Mix) 08:36 Chris Leblanc - Ahora 08:33 Belloq - De Longpre 08:32 Lignin - Come Home 08:25 Krystian Shek, Nashi Young Cho - Sweetwater (Instrumental Mix) 08:20 Weathertunes - Parfum De La Provence (Original Mix) 08:18 Vargo - Talking One Language 08:15 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 08:12 Cloudchord, G Mills - Bodega Grapes 08:07 Sean Hayman - Sleeping In The Sand (White Clouds Mix) 08:01 Sweet Velvet, Debora Vilchez - La Plena Noche 07:58 Aqua Mundi - Beautiful Awaking (Original Mix) 07:55 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 07:53 Zouave Feat. Liv - Wonderful Life (After Hour Remix) 07:46 Mathieu & Florzinho - Deixe O Sol Entrar 07:41 James Bright - Low 07:38 Ladder & Rachel Rubinger - Your Mind 07:33 Newton - Cologne City Waves 07:23 Rue Du Soleil - In My Heart 07:21 Deeper Sublime, Krapan - Je T'aime (Original Mix) 07:17 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 07:12 351 Lake Shore Drive - Ocean Blue (Cafe Ibiza Edit) 07:07 Duo Varial Feat. Julie - Pretty Places 07:05 Afterlife, Calladine - Clear Blue Sky (Blank & Jones Remix) 07:01 Sphere - Is It Sun 06:55 Randy Crawford - Gimme The Night 06:49 Koolsax - Beyond The Sunset 06:47 Spinne - Saxophonecheck 06:43 Dario J - The Lounge Again 06:40 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 06:36 Ego Buster - Starlight Avenue (Better Call L For Lounge) 06:34 Merge Of Equals - Take You There 06:27 Living Room - Maui Pie 06:24 Mariella Narvaez - All Night 06:17 Conjure One - Only Sky (Lounge Edit) 06:14 Tanga - Helium 06:08 Amanaska - Tide (Electro Remix) 06:04 Green Rabbit - Primal Self 06:01 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 05:55 Purple Avenue - Color Of June 05:54 Club Des Belugas Ft Anna Luca - The Road Is Lonesome 05:47 My 7sky - The Lonely Moon (Original Mix) 05:46 Easy Listening - Coffee Time 05:43 Living Room - From Suspicious Mind (Original Mix) 05:40 Future Loop Foundation - You & Me 05:30 Van - Enchantment Costa De La Luz 05:27 Honeyroot - Sunrise Sunset 05:24 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 05:18 Lucky Loop - Take A Look 05:13 Jens Buchert - Dominion 05:11 Yppah - Occasional Magic 05:08 Alien Cafe - Veil Of The Sunlight (Original Mix) 05:05 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 05:00 Kim & Buran - Space 04:55 Hello Meteor - Night Distance 04:53 Camelphat & Elderbook - Cola (Simon Mills Full Sugar Mix) 04:50 Darwins Dream - Lonely By The Beach - Cafe And Sand Edit 04:40 Morcheeba - Let Me See (Sonic Warrior ‘Beat’ Mix) 04:37 Castlebed - Heaven (Original Mix) 04:31 Johannes Huppertz - Seven Sences (Original Mix) 04:25 351 Lake Shore Drive - Xtc 04:24 Eocene Nine - Want You 04:18 Gelka - Please Keep Your Ticket Till The End 04:11 Pochill - Violet Theme (Nick Version) 04:10 York - My Ship 04:06 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 04:02 Jaytech Feat. Melody Gough - Blue Ocean (Original Mix) 04:01 Vincenzo - Today 03:58 Gushi - Travel (Lemongrass Couch Remix) 03:54 Paul Hardcastle - Looking For You 03:51 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 03:46 Billy Paul Williams - As A Child 03:40 Chris Nemmo - Wastin Time (Feat. Aris Duke & Helena K) 03:37 Giants' Nest - Gogaga 03:36 3rd Force - Here Comes The Night 03:32 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 03:27 Lounge Traveller - Many Places 03:21 Leonardo Bertolotto - Doctor House (Original Mix) 03:16 Gaelle - Separate Rooms 03:12 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 03:09 Honour - Aradeo 03:06 Aiemo - Dreaming Eyes (Vocal Mix) 03:03 Ian Pooley - Since Then 03:00 Tycho - Easy 02:53 V Dimension - Silence Of The Mind 02:51 Waterbone - Eastern Girl 02:44 Schwarz & Funk - Sunny Sky 02:38 Sven Vath Feat. Miss Kittin - Je T'aime...Moi Non Plus 02:36 Room Service - Ambrosia 02:26 Zeequencha - So Alive (Feat. Liz Kretschmer) 02:24 Ganga - The Wind (Feat. Helle Chirholm) 02:21 Openzone Bar - Down Under Snowball 02:11 Christa Vi - Small Way Through (Cosmonaut Grechko Version) 02:09 Smooth Gravity - Best Day Of My Life 02:02 Roberto Sol - Moment Of Quiet (Feat. Jo Kern) 02:01 Jeff Bennett's Lounge Experience - Is There Knowledge Left 01:58 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 01:52 The Maxwell Implosion - Tic Tac 01:50 The Nightfly - Hope And Glory 01:43 Colorhythm - Charm 01:41 Kosta Rodrigez - Soul 2 Sell (Boosanova Chill Mix) 01:38 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 01:33 Jjos - Nightlife 01:27 Chad - Artifacts 01:22 Imada - Sonhos 01:21 Pascal Dubois - Costa Del Mar (Silent Sea Mix) 01:18 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 01:11 Jp - Juice - Cette Planete (Sushi Club Remix) 01:07 Paul Hardcastle - Stay In The Moment 01:04 Giants' Nest - Playa Del Colina 01:02 Chris Reece - Island Of Love 00:59 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 00:54 Friendly Breaks - Morning Lounge (Groovy Chillout Mix) 00:51 Hossegor - Sunshine Blues (Golden Sun Remix) 00:44 Edo - Relaxed Love 00:43 Citrus Jam Feat. Judith Erb - Do You See (Rainbow Mix) 00:40 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 00:37 Steen Thottrup - Heading For The Sunrise 00:30 Lemongrass - To The Sky (Lemongrass Free Bird Remix) 00:28 Lemongrass - Unite (Feat. Wenawedwa) 00:25 Moondust - I Feel Love (Feat. Misal) 00:22 Jingle - Radiosun.ro 00:20 Zelonka & Marga Sol - Impossible Dream (Remix) 00:13 Laleh - Live Tomorrow 00:09 Sofya - Hari Om 00:07 Xemplify - Naughty Secret

[cosmicangst]

hi! May I ask u if you watch kdramas and if u have any favs? I honestly love reading your thoughts on games/series so I was really curious. Hope u have a great day💕

hi hi! yes i do! mostly on netflix and not a whole lot bc kdramas are a hefty investment and im a creature of habit who rewatches my old shows until im sick and desensitized 😌 no particular order here…

crash landing on you: baby’s first kdrama during the pandemic that really started it all for me and my mom. which made me appreciate it less as a show and more as a great bonding experience as she swoons over hyun bin and i swoon over son ye jin. im in the minority who likes the ending. it was a nice realistic touch that grounded the usual third act melodrama level of heightened emotions in kdramas

it’s okay to not be okay: idk what else hasn’t been said but the style, the artistry, the performances, the soundtrack, the family dynamics, how well the fairy tales serve as a thematic basis for each episode 👌👌👌 i love love the individual character developments more than the romance. sometimes they infantilized the heroine at the second half but she’s still one of my favorite kdrama characters

vincenzo: i can take or leave the romance but regardless the leads’ “this is my worse half” dynamic makes the show. their rapport w their plaza neighbors is also hilarious. vincenzo as a character is fun but too cool for me to be attached. cha young though belongs to my list of favorite kdrama characters (you can see a common theme here that im partial to female characters who are assertive w varying levels of unhinged and/or moral grayness)

her private life: fake dating’s not my absolute favorite but no one has topped the chemistry of these actors. the first time they kissed i felt like i needed to turn off the tv to give them privacy lmao what really sells their relationship is how obviously they’re delighted by each other, how they establish intimacy based on their work, and the fact that he loves fangirling over her fangirling. i wasn’t a fan of the third act twist but they still reign as the best romance here

age of youth: technically my first kdrama (i just didn’t finish the second season) and i invested heavily into the narrative when i watched as a college student. i can take or leave the romances but the friend group is unmatched and the only reason to watch. season one >>>> season two all the way

run on: the second couple are EVERYTHING. i didn’t fully appreciate during my first watch until i finished and learned that this kind of slice of life, slow paced and character-driven stuff is my vibe exactly. any time im doing chores i pull up a random ep in the bg bc it feels like im just casually doing parallel play w a friend

hotel del luna: love the premise, love the ending except for the very last moment, didn’t love the romance or the hero necessarily, but i love the heroine so much i couldn’t leave it out. her backstory and relationship with the not!second lead compelled me to finish and tbh they’re the emotional core of the whole thing

my liberation notes: my friend calls this a depression simulator kdrama 😂 but this had as much heart as a ghibli film to me. best part was the ensemble who had very real flaws and emotional relatability supported by a script w depth more human than pretentious. this rly was a show that you had to earn but when you did, it was well worth it

hometown cha cha cha: small town slice of life basically the ultimate comfort food kdrama 💖 save for like two eps each one hits so well. has the second best romance and the best ensemble here although it does dip too much in sentimentality for my taste at times. but it wouldn’t be what it is without it

special mention to cheese in the trap…which i didn’t finish lol so i can’t speak on the quality of that but lil closelyknit lore facts the webtoon it was based on featured in my blog for a good number of tumblr years some time ago

[xslytherclawx-writes]

2010s round up

i thought i’d round up my best fics (at least imo) of the decade for y’all

by year:

2010: Alfons and Alphonse is a rather introspective FMA (2003) fic where Edward ruminates on the similiarities between his roommate in Germany and his brother in Amestris, who he (as far as he’s aware) can never see again. wc: 1312. no ship. rated T.

2011: Disgust is the only fic I have on AO3 from that year, so it wins out by default. wc: 292. fandom: Harry Potter. ship: one-sided Draco/Ginny. rated G. Written for an LJ RP exchange.

2012: Homecoming is a No. 6 fic I wrote for a gift exchange. It features Nezumi coming back after the anime finale. wc: 296. ship: Nezumi/Shion. rated G.

2013: Of the fics I posted that year, I think my Almei week collection (posted as one single multichapter fic) is probably the best one. The first chapter is in the 03 anime universe, and the remaining six follow FMAB in an interconnected series of (mostly) fluffy ficlets. AlMei Week 2013. WC: 6944 Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist. Ship: Alphonse/Mei. Rated T. 

2014: I participated in Royai Week that year, with a fic that subverted many popular tropes in the fandom and treated Roy and Riza like the war criminals they canonically are. The fic is super dark and disturbing (especially after not having reread it for several years), but I think it holds up. Royai Week 2014. WC: 5595. Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist. Ship: Roy/Riza. Not Rated. Mentions of genocide, war crimes, torture, vomit, burning people alive, the works (some of it detailed).

2015: inspired by a tumblr post I’m no longer able to find, Confession is a Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun fic where Chiyo tries to ask Nozaki out... and his response isn’t quite what she expects. wc: 732. rated G. (honorable mention in the same fandom: Katawa Mikorin) 

2016: I actually focused only on original fiction this year, so there’s no fanfic to be found, but the original fiction projects I was working on are available on tumblr at @thisisgettingwayoutofhand and @abenteuerinwestberlin​

2017: Rather than go with one of my more popular fics, my pick for 2017 is The Trouble with Hänschen, a 70s East German Yuri!!! on ICE AU. It’s historically accurate and optimistic. Featuring references of Jewish life & LGBT culture in the USSR & GDR. Happy ending. wc: 4032. ship: otayuri. rated T. no warnings.

2018: though there was a LOT of great fic to pick from this year, my pick has to be Crush‘d, which I wrote for the 2018 Big Bang on ICE. It’s a Yuri!!! on ICE / Clueless fusion, wherein Yuri Plisetsky is an emo kid version of Cher (and they’re in suburban Philly, not LA). It’s a solid, complete read, and I drew a lot from my own adolescence, and my artists ( @eclair​ and @binreiss​ ) were absolutely wonderful! wc: 62622. ship: otayuri (secondary victuuri / jjbella, bg milasara / emimike). rated M.

2019: I actually can’t pick just one from this year. It’s a two way tie, for two different fandoms. one of them is I Know My Luck Too Well, which is a Remus Lupin-centric Harry Potter fic I wrote for Fandom 5K. It details Remus’s attempt to live as a Muggle in the mid-1980s, and touches on his trauma from the war, and his loneliness. (wc: 8458; rated M; angsty, optimistic ending). The other is tame our ways (if we start to devise something more), a 5.3k Chronicles of Narnia fic wherein Edmund Pevensie copes with his attraction for one of his classmates at his co-ed university. rated M; period-typical attitudes, but again: overall optimistic.

by fandom:

I’m only considering fandoms wherein I wrote more than three fics in the past decade.

Harry Potter: Fantastic Beasts Era: Fantastic Professors and Where To Find Them, 2018. Newtina Professors AU. Rated G. 2507 words. Marauders Era: I Know My Luck Too Well, 2019. (see 2019, above). Hogwarts Mystery Era: Mum Knows Best, 2019. Charlie/Rolf, post-canon blind date. Canon compliant. Rated M. 4709 words. Lightning Era: Flatshare, 2019. Neville/Luna Muggle Roommates AU. Rated E. 8015 words. Next Gen: my hands shake, i can't explain this, 2019. Scorbus friends with benefits-to-lovers. rated M. Canon compliant. 4365 words.

Yuri!!! on ICE: Again, I have to go with Crush‘d (see 2018, above). For a canon-compliant fic, I’d recommend Operation Win Plisetsky Over (As A Friend), 2017, rated G, 1431 words. JJ tries to befriend Yuri.

Fullmetal Alchemist: See Royai Week 2014, (2014), above.

The Umbrella Academy: some kind of hero in disguise, 2019. a middle school AU where the Hargreeves are still superheroes, just in public school, and Dave Katz lives in the City (and is their age). Funny, mildly-to-moderately cracky, 2108 words. rated G. no pairing, but you can (and are invited to) read in Klaus/Dave.

Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun: see Confession, 2015, above.

Miraculous Ladybug: What happens on Erasmus..., 2018. Study Abroad/Erasmus AU (& no powers AU). Adrien and Marinette find themselves studying abroad in the same city, drawn together by mutual friends. Slow burn! 51809 words. rated T. Marinette/Adrien. for canon-compliant, see Up All Night, a gen fic about Nathaniel celebrating Shavuot

by genre / trope:

Angst: The Sharpest Lives, 2018. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 10313. Regulus Black-centric. rated T. implied / mentioned suicide & child abuse. | Regulus Black through his years at Hogwarts.

Pure Fluff: let's fall in love (what else is there to say?), 2018. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 4142. pairing: Rolf/Charlie. rated G. | Rolf invites his new boyfriend, Charlie, to celebrate Chanukah with him.

Angst & Fluff: How Not To Marry Your Soulmate, 2019. fandom: The Good Place. wc: 4225. pairing: Eleanor/Tahani. rated E. | In Attempt #218, Jason plans Tahani and Eleanor’s wedding. Team Cockroach is tortured (they’re in hell, after all), but there’s fluff and humor to balance it out.

Fluff & Humour: Of Furbies and Dark Magic, 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 4283. pairing: Neville/Anthony. rated T. | Anthony’s cousin gives him a Furby. Neville’s convinced it’s cursed.

Romantic Comedy: i bloom just for you, 2019. fandom: Red, White & Royal Blue wc: 2519. pairing: Alex/Henry. rated M. | Alex convinces Henry to let him bottom. It goes about as expected.

Situational Comedy: Ain’t No Lie (I’m Bi Bi Bi), 2019. fandom: Brooklyn Nine-Nine. wc: 2361. pairing: N/A (bg peraltiago). rated T. | Jake is pretty sure the whole precinct knows he’s bi by now, right? ...right?

by AU:

Soulmate AU: suddenly here we are (thinking "what are the odds"), 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 5621. pairing: Neville/Anthony. rated T. | body-swap soulmate AU set during Deathly Hallows.

Mundane AU: (all i want is to see through you), 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 25584. pairing: Regulus/OC | Sirius talks Regulus, a professional soccer player, into going on a reality dating show. 

College / Uni AU: What happens on Erasmus..., 2018. fandom: Miraculous Ladybug. wc: 51809. pairing: Marinette/Adrien. rated T | Marinette and Adrien meet while studying abroad in Berlin.

High School AU: so let the party & the sounds rock on, 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 3119. pairing: Neville/Anthony. rated T | Anthony’s best friend Michael drags him to a college Halloween party.

best original characters:

Max Scamander (fandom: Harry Potter). ao3 tag: Maximus Scamander (OC)

Isaac Goldstein (fandom: Harry Potter). ao3 tag: Isaac Goldstein (OC)

Bruce (fandom: Harry Potter). Appears in: I Know My Luck Too Well (2019) & scratch my name on your arm with a fountain pen (2019)

Will Levine (fandom: Chronicles of Narnia). Appears in: tame our ways (if we start to devise something more) (2019)

Amalia Sachs (original works). appears on @abenteuerinwestberlin

by category:

het: been here all along, 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 5169. pairing: Remus/Lily. rating: E

slash: tame our ways (if we start to devise something more), 2019. fandom: Chronicles of Narnia. wc: 5299. pairing: Edmund/OC. rating: M

femslash: How Not To Marry Your Soulmate, 2019. fandom: The Good Place. wc: 4225. pairing: Eleanor/Tahani. rating: E

gen: nisht ahin, nisht aher, 2019. fandom: Harry Potter. wc: 1885. focus: Harry Potter-centric. rating: G

by stats:

most kudos: What happens on Erasmus..., 2018, Miraculous Ladybug (369 Kudos)

least kudos (but still worthwhile): the altar is her hips, 2019, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (1 Kudos)

most hits: What happens on Erasmus..., 2018, Miraculous Ladybug (7084 hits)

least hits (but still worthwhile): Meeting the Changs, 2019, Harry Potter (28 hits)

most (public) bookmarks: What happens on Erasmus..., 2018, Miraculous Ladybug (45 bookmarks)

no bookmarks (but still worthwhile): Cranberry Robes and Quodpot, 2017, Yuri!!! on ICE - Ilvermorny AU

longest fic: Crush'd, 2018, Yuri!!! on ICE (62622 words)

shortest fic: Thoughts, 2010, Harry Potter (126 words)

largest coherent series by word count (excluding collection-series): ô saisons, ô châteaux (ravenclaw au) - 2018-present, Harry Potter (119,918 words, 14 works, incomplete)

shortest coherent series by word count (excluding collection-series): YOI Potterverse AU - 2017, Yuri!!! on ICE (3,884 words, 2 works)

most written:

fandoms: Harry Potter (63 works), Yuri!!! on ICE (33 works)

characters: Otabek Altin (23 works), Regulus Black (21 works), Yuri Plisetsky (21 works), Anthony Goldstein (17 works)

relationships: Otabek Altin/Yuri Plisetsky (18 works), Jean-Jacques Leroy/Isabella Yang (9 works), Anthony Goldstein/Neville Longbottom (8 works), Katsuki Yuuri/Victor Nikiforov (8 works), Otabek Altin & Jean-Jacques Leroy (8)

additional tags: Jewish Character (36 works), Canon Compliant (26 works), Fluff (23 works)

category: M/M (53 works)

[comicteaparty]

November 4th-November 10th, 2019, 2019 CTP Archive

The archive for the Comic Tea Party week long chat that occurred from November 4th , 2019 to November 10th , 2019.  The chat focused on Princess Pop by carcarchu.

Featured Comment:

Chat:

RebelVampire

COMIC TEA PARTY- WEEK LONG BOOK CLUB START!

Hello and welcome everyone to Comic Tea Party’s Week Long Book Club~! This week we’ll be focusing on Princess Pop by carcarchu~! (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/princess-pop/list?title_no=173793)

You are free to read and comment about the comic all week at your own pace, so stop on by whenever it suits your schedule! Remember, though, that while we allow constructive criticism, our focus is to have fun and appreciate the comic. Below you will find four questions to get you started on the discussion. However, a new question will be posted and pinned everyday (between 12:01AM and 6AM PDT), so keep checking back for more! You have until November 10th to tell us all your wonderful thoughts! With that established, let’s get going on the reading and the chatting!

QUESTION 1. What has been your favorite scene in the comic so far? What specifically did you like about it?

QUESTION 2. What do you think Kizumi’s secret is that she seems to be hiding? Why is she convinced it would change how others saw her? Additionally, how does Ritsu know the secret and why is Ritsu willing to keep it a secret?

FeatheryJustice

Just started reading but I wish I knew more about the poor girl who left her spot for Kizumi. Must be so disappointed later.

carcarchu

@FeatheryJustice I actually have plans for her but it'll will take forever to get to them at the pace i'm going

FeatheryJustice

Ohhh! I'm glad, I want her to be actually really good and it's like the feels bad moment if she just was able to stay in line long enough she would have been able to get in XD

Also so far I don't trust Rain, bubbly girls make me scared XD

carcarchu

ok this is somewhat of a spoiler but goldie (girl who's spot got taken by kizumi)'s entire character gimmick is that she has horrendous luck. in season 1 she tried to audition but got horrible food poisoning and couldn't make it too. basically her greatest enemy is herself

FeatheryJustice

RIPPO I love her

RebelVampire

@carcarchu Just so you know, spoilers get archived along with the rest of the chat. So make sure it's something you don't mind the public knowing before posting spoilers.

carcarchu

Yep it's no problem! Thanks for letting me know!

RebelVampire

QUESTION 3. At the moment, who is your favorite character? What about that character earns them this favor?

QUESTION 4. Given Yuna originally didn’t do so well at the beginning of her own season, what do you think changed how she sung and eventually caused her to win? How will this play a role in Kizumi’s story?

snuffysam

3) Hmm... I'd say my favorite character is... Luna. She's abrasive, but she's very practical rather than just being mean for mean's sake, which I like. Like, I find it interesting that Luna's deciding to be Kizumi's friend even after she (allegedly) tried to screw her over, because Luna knows Kizumi can be helpful to her. 4) My guess as to how Yuna's story plays into Kizumi's story is that Yuna sees herself in Kizumi. Like, she sees the potential for Kizumi to go beyond like she did (which I'm guessing is why she was disappointed in Kizumi's team performance). As for what specifically caused that change... no idea. Could be something like "she sings from the heart", or perhaps a really rigorous singing practice regimen?

RebelVampire

QUESTION 5. What has been your favorite illustration in the comic so far? What specifically about it do you like?

QUESTION 6. What do you think Ritsu’s story is given how cynical and serious she is about the world of idols? Do you think her mind can be changed, or will she continue to suffer through everything?

jaciopara

5) any panel with Luna being a snob in it. Shes my fav. We stan a queen 6) shes gotta have some kind of like,, tragic my parents were celebrities bg or like a bad experience with kizumis kind of hopeful personality

RebelVampire

1) My favorite scene so far has probably been the group session where Kizumi enacts her plan to have everyone just skip solos. It was nice to see Kizumi and Luna work together, and I kind of liked that someone not Luna was the "villain" in that moment. It really spoke to the fact that no matter how nice all the girls might be, they're all also rivals. 2) I feel like Kizumi must have some past as a celebrity. Either through her parents, or maybe she had been a failed child star. Or maybe she was a baby in a diaper commercial. I kind of feel like this isn't her first time singing though, granted probably the first time singing for people on such a large scale. Which I think this must be how she knows Ritsu. Ritsu recognizes her for showbiz way back in the day.

3) My favorite character is probably Kizumi. I like her overly polite attitude, because I kind of relate to that in a lot of ways. That and I respect her attitude to just want everyone to get along. I also like that this is kind of a double-edged sword, where sure she can play peace keeper, but then she get walked all over and dragged into contests she didnt want to be a part of. So I just really like this cute and sweet aspect about her. 4) I feel like Yuna must have had some transcendental experience. Like maybe before she wasn't inspired and that although she tried her best, she didn't have the right motivation to win. And then she met a singer who really inspired her and who changed how she viewed singing in general. And instead of something that sounds nice, she strived to make her singing something that changed the hearts and minds of those around her. As for how this plays into Kizumi's story, given this mysterious Nagato figure, I assume that is who changed Yuna's life. The joke dark theory I have is a storyline ripoff from one of my fave mangas where the singer made herself sing better by tapping into sad emotions. Which she made herself sad by killing people close to her. So maybe that's what Yuna did.

5) It's definitely the illustrations from Yuna's performance. https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/princess-pop/chapter-12/viewer?title_no=173793&episode_no=15 I like the color schemes used, but legit, I am super biased this time in terms of favorites. I just honestly really love Yuna's outfit. I could look at that outfit all day. <3 6) I feel like Ritsu was happy go-lucky, maybe kind of like Kizumi, and then got super betrayed and super burned because showbiz is cut throat. And I also feel like she must have people around her who have put intense pressure that she has to succeed as an idol. So Ritsu feels trapped while also incapable of showing trust. So this makes her cyncical and mean because that is not a fun way to live. I feel like Ritsu's mind could be changed, but I think she either has to be convinced to trust again or convinced that showbiz is dumb and do things that make you happy. I feel like either is a challenge, but I do think Kizumi could help her since they have this mysterious past connection.

carcarchu

@RebelVampire THANK YOU for your long and thoughtful comments!! i won't say how close you got on some of your theories but it was a joy to read them!

RebelVampire

QUESTION 7. Which characters do you enjoy seeing interact the most? What about their dynamic interests you?

QUESTION 8. What do you think this story has to teach us about rivalry, competition, and how people handle it? In what ways do you think rivalry will get the better of the characters, and what ways will they triumph over those obstacles?

redbeanbunny

1. Favorite scene is definitely Kizumi making the plan proposal to Luna, and their meeting afterwards. It's one of the most intriguing personality bits we've seen of Kizumi, and it's cool to see that Luna isn't a cookie-cutter prissy rival. Kizumi is a nice girl but she's not just passive! I'm so interested in what Kizumi will bring to the table in the future! >:3 (alsoluna'soutfitsareallstylish) 2/4/6. I think Kizumi may be related to Nagato, the singer Yuna likes, whether he was a relative or maybe someone who she met up with randomly and joined during singing sessions. IDK, maybe in a park somewhere lol? There's no way she would just be a wildcard singer with no training or interest! Yuna was probably fibbing a little bit about seeing herself in Kizumi, she really made a connection between Kizumi and that singer even if it was just through her voice or style. Maybe Kizumi didn't want to be judged for being related to a celebrity. Or maybe... when she was a child she accidently did something in the past that prevented Nagato from continuing to sing. Depending on what it was it could possibly make people angry with her and she avoided a great opportunity for it. Is it really a coincidence her home is so near the filming site of this contest? :3c I think Ritsu knows about it from childhood bc showbiz and is angry at Kizumi for giving up on something she worked hard to get but was easily given to Kizumi, and maybe she knew Nagato too so thought that Kizumi wasted his efforts on her. Maybe she was involved secretly maybe accidentally and this contributes to her anxiety? Who knows.... but someone is definitely putting pressure on Ritsu maybe forcing her to stay in the biz.(edited)

redbeanbunny

3. My favorite character so far is Luna. She's kind of mean, but she's direct, confident and knows what she wants. Not to say she's not complex, but right now being straightforward makes her stand out from the cast. But my favorite design is definitely Yuna. I think I need to know more about everyone. 5. Probably the last panel of Ritsu in the group concert. Her pose is so powerful. It's so different from her backstage anxiety, makes me wonder about her! (I also love the endcard of Kizumi in a black dress and pink teddy jacket ) 7. It was short, but definitely Luna and Kizumi for the aforementioned reasons. They both have potential to be successful for different aspects and really compliment each other! Like Rain is nice too, but I feel like she doesn't have much going for her right now and it's also a reason she didn't have the presence to bring together her team. Marina is hilarious (I'm sorry for laughing at your suffering Marina but I can also relate to people not pulling weight on a big production T^T...) and I thought the scenes where she was reacting to Kizumi to be great, even if it's more as commentary than them interacting. 8. I think there will be lessons about taking what you're given and working with it to solve problems and move forward. You can only go so far without support, but you can't just go with the flow with others. You can already see the differences in the group elimination. I'm not really sure what the winner of Princess Pop gets, but maybe the girls will find something else out of their time on the show.

RebelVampire

QUESTION 9. What sorts of art or story details have you noticed in the way the comic is crafted that you think deserves attention?

QUESTION 10. Who exactly is Nagato, and why is Yuna so obsessed with them? What does this have to do with Kizumi? Additionally, how might Yuna’s obsession bias how she judges the contest, and what consequences might there be for that?

RebelVampire

7) I enjoy seeing Kizumi and Luna interact the most. At first, I thought they were gonna have the typical bully/rival relationship. But then not only did Kizumi willingly say "Hey, let's work together," but then Luna through a curve ball saying, "Hey, let's be friends." Nothing about their relationship is typical for what their characters would normally be expected to do, so I like this aspect of figuring out exactly what their relationship is. 8) I feel the story shows us that there are two ways we can go about rivalry. We can use rivalry to drive us to a better place and use it as motivation to do better, in a respectful and friendly manner. Or, we can let rivalry and competition bring out the worst in us in the most self-absorbed way possible. Sadly, I think this comic is true to life in that we've seen a lot more of the worst than the best, and that when it comes to competition, we should probably prepare for the worst (and not think ourselves immune). I feel like the characters will are going to overcome the obstacle of having to hate your rival. But I think there's going to be lots and lots and lots of betrayals as characters have to pick between new friends theyve known a short time and their lifelong dreams.

9) I've really enjoyed the inclusion of bits from the last episodes in the new episodes at the very beginning. I know this is one of those things people will feel really mixed on, but I think in terms of not reading the comic in bulk, it's super helpful in the presentation. Sometimes people need a refresher if it's been a while, and the moments are pretty short so it doesn't hurt the bulk read all that much either. 10) As I theorized earlier, I think Nagato is someone who Yuna was moved by and influenced her own singing to the point she won the competition. I would say that maybe Kizumi is Nagato's reincarnation, but not sure that's the direction this story is going. Maybe Nagato is one of Kizumi's parents or something though. Also, yes. Yes this obsession will totally bias Yuna. We already saw it happen since she criticized for not being able to hear each singer individually. And I think the others will pick up on the fact she has a preference for Kizumi and get super mad at Kizumi for that. It's legit probably just gonna make Kizumi's life hell. ;_;

RebelVampire

QUESTION 11. What do you think are this particular comic’s strengths? What do you think makes this comic unique? Please elaborate.

QUESTION 12. Given recent events, why do you think Luna is suddenly interested in being Kizumi’s friend? Is it genuine, or does Luna have ulterior motives? What do you think Luna’s backstory is in general?

jestershark

11. I think this comic's strengths are definitely in the character interactions -- like all good idol competition shows! I also think one of the most compelling things is the subversion of some of the expectations that you have going in. 12. I think Luna is both interested in Kizumi and in it for her own purposes-- I think she's genuinely curious and interested in Kizumi, but maybe thinks of it as more of a self centered move.

redbeanbunny

9. I think a plus point is that everyone has a really unique style that i think matches their personalities, even ahen wearing different clothes. I also like when the artist tries to do something fancier with panels for moments like showcasing Ritsu in the group song or for Yuna singing. 11. I think the comic's strength is where some of our expectations of characters are challenged, while keeping it light-hearted though. 12. I think its probably that she's genuinely interested! I mean Kizumi technically reached out first after all. But she'll probably be okay with some messing and around and manip, but not malicious. Its competition. And you know what they say, keep your friends close and your enemies closer xD

RebelVampire

QUESTION 13. What are you most looking forward to in the comic? Also, do you have any final thoughts to share overall?

QUESTION 14. At the end of the day, who do you think will win the current season of Princess Pop? Will it be Kizumi or someone else? What do you think will become of the winners and losers?

RebelVampire

11) I think this comic's strengths are how it kind of defies expectations. There are a lot of moments in the comic where you think the story is gonna go one way based on past story flows and general character types. But then it doesn't. Instead, it takes you to a new place, so each plot point is really interesting to explore since the outcome keeps you on your toes. 12) I think Luna sees Kizumi as useful. So instead of trying to oust Kizumi from the start, she's decided keeping Kizumi in the competition longer is more interesting and more beneficial in the long term. As for this longterm benefit, it's hard to say. Maybe Luna feels that Kizumi's lack of cutthroat passion to slay the competition at all competition makes her sort of a weak leak when it comes down to individual competitions. So Luna can essentially focus on getting rid of the opponents she feels are stronger first and then easily oust the weaker links, so to speak. As for Luna backstory, I feel she's the type of person who must of had parents who put constant pressure on her and told her winning was the only important thing. So Luna developed a personality that was highly geared towards being self-confident, snobby, and a little bit manipulative, since those are the things most likely that have helped her in the past to win.

13) I am actually looking forward to Kizumi coming to a head with her roommate (whose name escapes me atm). But either way, I feel the roomie is not as innocent as she pretends, and I want to see their relationship pushed as the competition gets more heated and they both come to accept they can't both win. 14) I don't think it'll be Kizumi. I feel like though the experience will inspire Kizumi to go on to have a singing career, I think ultimately it'll be someone else who wins. As for who, I'm torn cause I need more backstory. I think it's gonna depend on who reason for singing is simultaneously sad but filled with surprisingly innocent and sincere passion. I feel like the winners who wanted a singing career will get that. But I think a lot more of the girls will discover showbiz sucks and instead pursue other things that fulfill them more. Cause kind of how we see through Ritsu, showbiz looks glamorous from the outside, but is 100% not for everyone and constantly exposes you and make you vulnerable. And I think they'll also learn you don't have to have a professional singing career to sing for fun and spread music around, especially when the internet is all powerful.

Kabocha

It's gonna take me some time to answer questions, but I'm going to answer them out of order! Huzzah! 14. At the end of the day, who do you think will win the current season of Princess Pop? Will it be Kizumi or someone else? What do you think will become of the winners and losers? You know, I'm kind of hoping it's Luna? Ritsu might have the skill, but I think being showbiz is going to destroy her emotionally. Kizumi may make it to finals, but I feel like she might just step back at some point for someone else to win. Seems like her type, especially since she's only going forward with this because her dad suggested it might be a good idea. (Besides, what happened to the REST of Kizumi's life, anyway?)

3. At the moment, who is your favorite character? What about that character earns them this favor? My favorite character... I like Rain, honestly. She's so cheerful, and has such starry eyes... ...Literally, too. She's a cute. A shame it looks like she's going home. I wonder if we'll see her some more? Maybe on the outside, she'll exchange numbers or contact info to talk to Kizumi.

2. What do you think Kizumi’s secret is that she seems to be hiding? Why is she convinced it would change how others saw her? Additionally, how does Ritsu know the secret and why is Ritsu willing to keep it a secret? I kind of wish I knew what her secret is! I feel like the audience drama could be heightened by knowing what Kizumi's deal is, and seeing what the potential fallout for the other girls knowing that is. In any case -- I feel like maybe she and Ritsu met in school, but Rebel's suggestion of her being a model or celebrity in the past makes sense too. Maybe there was a singing competition for school or somesuch, and Kizumi did well there, but Ritsu understands the stress of being popular and saw how it ate Kizumi then, and will probably eat her again. Or maybe the secret's just as simple as "Well, you took goldie's place" and that's it. And everyone kiiiinda knows that, but...

4. Given Yuna originally didn’t do so well at the beginning of her own season, what do you think changed how she sung and eventually caused her to win? How will this play a role in Kizumi’s story? Someone in her life died. ...I dunno. I don't think we have enough information at Yuna to really theorize, tbh. But I mean, clearly Yuna had something happen, and it made her want to change. So she did. It could just be realizing that the prize money coulda been used to help someone? Or having the career woulda been beneficial to meeting her goals? Who knows.

9. What sorts of art or story details have you noticed in the way the comic is crafted that you think deserves attention? THE DRESSES Gawsh, they're cute! Just... hhh. Yuna's dress during her special performance kind of inspired me so maybe something will come of that. Who knows.

Kabocha

7. Which characters do you enjoy seeing interact the most? What about their dynamic interests you? I really like Kat and Lobelia - and I'm curious to see how they play off one another as siblings. Will they do any sort of duet outside of the group? Will they simply go solo? What if one of them wins? How's that gonna affect their relationship?

Honestly, I can't see that going well in some regards, but hopefully they'll find a way to work it out since they're siblings.

Kabocha

6. What do you think Ritsu’s story is given how cynical and serious she is about the world of idols? Do you think her mind can be changed, or will she continue to suffer through everything? I'm inclined to think that Ritsu just has issues with getting panicky in crowds. It might not be anything more complicated than that, and she's just like, "LISTEN, if you don't do well with crowds, this is NOT THE JOB FOR YOU" But I suppose we'll seeeeee~.

Kabocha

12. Given recent events, why do you think Luna is suddenly interested in being Kizumi’s friend? Is it genuine, or does Luna have ulterior motives? What do you think Luna’s backstory is in general? You know, I wonder. Luna seems like the type who might avoid making friends just on principle. In competitions like these, it would be difficult to keep friendships made among contestants, so it's just better to be standoffish. I wonder if she expects Kizumi to be less likely to backstab her if they're friends? It's hard to tell.

mathtans

I thought the topic for the comic looked interesting and I needed a break from doing report cards so I'm going to participate this week. O.o Will peek at questions before other answers.

1. The scene where Kizumi calls her dad stands out to me, I think because it helped to ground everything in a sense of reality. Having parents is a thing. Also amusing that he was a fan of the show.

2. Kizumi is secretly an android. ... Okay, no, but not sure aside from probably relates to her family. Ritsu knows her from way back, so that makes sense, and I think all of them would hold off on saying things they could use for blackmail. O.o

3. I'm leaning towards Rain. I like her mix of seriousness and goofiness. Also, nice entrance ducking down from the bunk above.

4. Yuna may have been like Kizumi in terms of just going along for the heck of it, until she realized she might have a shot - or possibly didn't want to see someone else win. So that could connect.

5. I kind of liked the Halloween costumes, am I allowed to pick that even though it wasn't canon? Though in general I like how the art flows down the page, a bit like how one's eye would when looking at someone singing. And there's some neat extra arts at the end sometimes.

6. Ritsu may have family issues, could also be why she wouldn't out Kizumi for family issues. She may feel like she has to suffer for her art.

7. I rather like the Kizumi/Yuna interactions. Feels like there's always something under the surface there. What with Kizumi feeling like not measuring up and Yuna kind of dancing around straight answers.

8. I feel like the plan of "flying under the radar" works well when there's multiple rivals, as we kind of saw, but that only works for so long. Not sure what else it will get into. I could see some of the more naive characters falling for ruses.

Kabocha

Yuna? Straight answers!? That would involve Kizumi actually asking a direct question, too XD

mathtans

9. I guess I already mentioned the flowing down the page matching the tracking of an eye. I also think that some of the art reuse is well done, not simply as a quick recap to start, but callbacks to people singing, or in the dream sequence... that was clever. And some of the explanation font stuff (like 'applause') doesn't come across as weird or goofy.

Kabocha: Heh. You're not wrong. She only really seems to have opened up to Rain, and then only in part.

Kabocha

Yeah. I kind of wish Kizumi would come out more with what her deal is - it would save her a lot of drama! But on the other hand, this comic does give me a very shoujo-manga sort of feel, and those sorts of misunderstandings are a pretty staple trope in the genre :3 So it's not a bad thing, it'd just be interesting to see where it went, yanno?

mathtans

10. I don't recall the Nagato thread, I've been reading very sporadically over the past week.

11. Well, the topic seems to have drawn me in. And it seems to have a good sense of which characters to bring to the forefront out of what is theoretically an oversized cast. I'm not great at this sort of analysis. O.o

12. Oh, Luna definitely has ulterior motives, but I think for the moment the offer is genuine in that she sees Kizumi as being someone who would hold her own. And better to be friends with that sort of person than on their bad side. The ulterior motive being a belief that she could win if it came down to the two of them. Something like that - Luna seems to be a strategist too.

13. It'll be interesting to see how the field gets narrowed, as it is the writer managed to cut the field in fifths with one contest. Pity about Rain, I'm wondering how she's going to handle things. Also some of those helpers/employees in the background got full bios, I'm wondering when and how they'll pop up again.

Kabocha: Also good points there too. And yeah, though I like that there's not so much misunderstandings at this point as much as secrets.

14. Goldie will win, in the most bizarre twist ever. Seriously though, uhhh? Maybe it'll be a tie. That'd be a twist too.(edited)

Kabocha

That's fair Math~ And oh god, if Goldie came back.. That would be really interesting

The final showdown is between Kizumi and Goldie! That could be amazing.

carcarchu

Ahahaha very interesting analysis's guys~ it's very difficult to sow all these seeds and then have to wait so long to be able to pay them off, i hope it will all be worth it in the end!

Kabocha

It'll definitely be interesting to see as it goes on!

I have to admit, that starry dress that Yuna wore was sorta inspiring in a weird way. It's sparked the urge to make some new brushes, too so we'll see what comes out of that. XD

mathtans

Been reading through the other comments. Interesting idea about Ritsu having been burned in the past, I can see it. (It's interesting how she was set up as a rival and then Luna became an additional wild card.) I didn't mention Marina, and that's an oversight because she was a fun character.

mathtans

Also, how could I NOT end by doing ships? With so many wonderful female characters? I mean, there's the obvious Kizumi-Rain, but I'm not sure I see that going beyond friendship. Kizumi-Yuna has potential. Ritsu seems like a bit too much of a lone wolf... whereas Reeni could pair with any of them, she's precious. Luna-Yuna I like for the name alone. (Lyuna?) But part of me likes Luna-Kat, having secret romantic walks in the morning.

redbeanbunny

13. I'm excited to learn more about Ritsu and Luna, and I hope some healing from Ritsu. They say that ppl are most critical of the flaws they have in themself, and for now she's still lashing out at Kizumi. Also to get to know the other contestants. I have no idea who the cannon fodder is right now and who will actually stay and make it to the end. For all I know Luna could get booted in the next round (noooo...). I think there are so many ways things could potentially go. And not to be shallow but more outfits for the gals, please!! Excited to see how things roll from here on out ^^ 14. We haven't met everyone yet, have we? So there's still others to consider. And I think that the other bickering characters haven't revealed their full potential yet. We don't even know the interns that well yet and what they have to put in. I mean there has to be a reason they have names I assume others will be getting their time to shine, so to speak. I just have this feeling the winner won't be Kizumi or Ritsu,,, but eh that's my gut. Who will win is one thing, I wonder who will actually continue their singing career. Maybe someone will get an image change (Ritsu? maybe she'll switch to a different style in the future). (Also Kizumi and Luna duet please at some point!). I think the real wildcard has yet to show up, kind of like how Yuna suddenly changed in the middle of the competition. This is one of the reasons why I'm so confused about what she sees in Kizumi (besides the whole Nagato thing and Kizumi possibly being his protegee). Could be Rain even. You know, like those shows that bring back the old contestants to raise the tension(edited)

Kabocha

13. What are you most looking forward to in the comic? Also, do you have any final thoughts to share overall?

I'm looking forward to getting ANSWERS! What is your deal, Luna? As far as final thoughts, I look forward to see how this goes forward. I'm glad I read this week's comic, honestly :3

FeatheryJustice

I didn't have time to finish reading but I have to say I like the concept at least

RebelVampire

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Another BG for the Luna, Chip & Inkie: Adventure Rangers Go project I was hired for last year. This is one of the last BGs I did for the project and when I compare it directly to another earlier piece that features this same archway, it's easy for me to see how much I've improved. Enjoy!

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Zaha Hadid Architects reveals interiors of ME Dubai hotel at the Opus

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The newly opened ME Dubai hotel at the Opus by Zaha Hadid Architects features furniture by Zaha Hadid Design and curving sculptural balconies.

Set in Dubai‘s Burj Khalifa district, the Opus is a mirrored glass building occupied by a hotel, offices, serviced apartments and several restaurants.

Completed externally last year, the ME Dubai at the Opus is the only hotel in the world that can claim to have had both its exterior and interiors designed by the late Zaha Hadid.

Externally the building appears to be a giant cube with an amorphous hole pushing through its centre, although it is in fact a pair of towers connected at the top and bottom to create the void effect.

“The precise orthogonal geometries of the Opus’ elemental glass cube contrast dramatically with the fluidity of the eight-storey void at its centre,” explained Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) project director Christos Passas.

A four-storey atrium sits at the base of the two towers. Above the gap, a three-storey bridge starts 71 metres from the ground.

The inside of the void is lit up at night by a constellation of lights, each individually controllable, set into the undulating glass.

The ME Dubai hotel, which opened in March 2020, has 74 bedrooms and 19 suites.

Its lobby sits directly under the Opus’ signature void, which forms its glass ceiling. Three stories of galleries with projecting balconies ring the perimeter of the space.

Gleaming white marble floors are highlighted by the golden edges of plush curved seating areas, upholstered in a rich burgundy.

Called Ottomans, these seating pods are by Zaha Hadid Design, the design wing of ZHA.

A golden wall curves behind the white hotel reception desks, which are angled and lit by strips of lighting that match the balconies above.

Slim golden edges top the glass balustrades of the balconies, which are set at an angle tilting back from the undulating edges.

Benches on the balconies, with deep navy cushions set in curving golden frames, are from Zaha Hadid Design’s Petalinas collection.

Each hotel bedroom features a Zaha Hadid-designed bed, with a mattress that sits on a sculptural frame projecting from the wall.

In the bathroom, the sinks and showers come from Zaha Hadid’s 2015 Vitae collection for Noken Porcelanosa.

Above some of the double sinks hang twin mirrors with curves that seem to match the Opus’ central void.

As part of a drive for sustainability, the ME Dubai hotel makes every room plastic bottle-free, issuing every guest with their own stainless steel water bottle. Water dispensers are located all around the hotel.

In the dining areas there are no buffets, to cut down on food waste, and onsite composters digest organic waste.

Designs for the Opus were first unveiled in 2007 by Hadid, who died in 2016. It was originally due to complete in 2018, but was pushed back due to construction delays.

A recent video from the practice revealed an exhibition centre currently under construction on Unicorn Island in Chengdu, China.

Photography is by Laurian Ghinitoiu.

Project credits:

Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects Design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher, Christos Passas ZHA design director: Christos Passas Competition team: Christos Passas (Lead Designer), Paul Peyrer-Heimstaett, Alvin Huang, Daniel Baerlecken, Gemma Douglas, Saleem Al-Jalil Design team (shell and core): Vincent Nowak (Project Architect), Dimitris Akritopoulos, Javier Ernesto-Lebie, Paul Peyrer-Heimstaett, Sylvia Georgiadou, Phivos Skroumbelos, Marilena Sophocleous, Chiara Ferrari, Thomas Frings, Jesus Garate, Wenyuan Peng Base built supervision team: Fabian Hecker (Team Leader), Barbara Bochnak (Team Leader), Tomasz Starczewski, Kwanphil Cho, Bruno Pereira, Dimitris Kolonis Hotel and apartment interior design team 1: Reza Esmaeeli, Bozana Komljenovic (Project Leads), Laura Micalizzi, Emily Rohrer (Senior Interior Designers), Veronika Ilinskaya, Eider Fernandez Eibar, Stella Nikolakaki, Bruno Pereira, Raul Forsoni, Thomas Frings, Chrysi Fradellou, Spyridon Kaprinis, Alexandra Fischer, Hendrik Rupp, Vivian Pashiali, Sofia Papageorgiou, Carlos Luna, Christos Sazos, Kwanphil Cho, Andri Shalou, Ben Kikkawa, Melhem Sfeir, Faten el Meri, Eleni Mente (Landscape Designer) Hotel and apartment interior design team 2: Alessio Constantino (Project Lead), Sonia Renehan (Senior Interior Designer), Afsoon Es Haghi, Zsuzsanna Barat, Ekaterina Smirnova, Chafic Zerrouki, Nessma Al Ghoussein, Christina Christodoulidou Bespoke Furniture Team: Maha Kutay (Project Director), Margarita Valova, Reza Esmaeeli, Raul Forsoni, Bruno Pereira, Carine Posner, Filipa Gomes Project management: Gleeds [London], Omniyat [Dubai] Local architects: Arex Consultants [Dubai], BSBG [Dubai] Structural engineers: Whitbybird [London], BG&E [Dubai] MEP engineers: Clarke Samadin [Dubai] Facade engineers: Whitbybird [London], Agnes Koltay Facades [Dubai] Lift consultants: Adam Scott, Roger Preston Dynamics [London], Lerch Bates [Dubai] Fire Engineering: Safe [London], Design Confidence [Dubai] Acoustic consultants: PMK [Dubai] Traffic consultants: Cansult Limited [Dubai], Al Tourath [Dubai] Lighting consultants: Tim Downey, Isometrix [London], DPA [Dubai], Illuminate [Dubai] Interior Consultants: HBA [Dubai] Security consultants: Control Risks [Dubai] Kitchen consultants: MCTS [Dubai], AV Consultants EntireTech [Dubai] QS consultants: HQS [Dubai] Facade contractors: Brookfield Multiplex [London], Alu-Nasa [Dubai] Hotel operator: Melia Hotels

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Napkins!

These fun napkins feature “Perception”, my luna moth painting!  Blessings.

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