#financed the movie itself

[izzy-b-hands]

Selected moments from Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho (1934)

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A theory:

Category: What caused this incident?

Category 1: Direct interference from the OIAR or one of its affiliates. (Bonzo, Needles, the person who reanimated Arthur Winstead)

Category 2: The location where it happened was marked. (Guy who turned into a tree, the charity shop, the liminal architecture)

Category 3: The victim walked into it on their own. (Violinist, dice guy, finance app guy)

Rank: What was the result of this incident?

Rank A: Net positive. There will be a price to pay. (RedCanary is the only A)

Rank B: Net negative. There is a benefit to reap. (Bonzo, Needles, dice guy, finance app guy, horror movie guy...)

Rank C: Net neutral. This incident balanced itself. (Guy that turned into a tree, violinist, charity shop)

Combined categories have more than one cause. RedCanary (23) went to a marked location, and chose to investigate the symbols they found. Gordon (23) chose to investigate the corpse, but was also affected by the cliffside location.

Combined ranks balance differently depending on whose perspective you take. Harriet (BC) was terrified of her reanimated husband, but Arthur had a balanced experience between being reanimated and losing parts of himself. Daria (BC) had a negative experience with Ink5oul, but balanced their own cost/benefit relationship with the tattoo. RedCanary (AB) had nothing but negatives after going to the Institute... but something else benefited from it.

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Two notes:

1) Both dice guy and finance app guy successfully balanced their experiences as long as they rode the catastrophe curve between loss and profit. It was only when they tried to break the cycle that the final (deadly) negative blow came. This contrasts with the violinist, who reaped the benefits and paid the price willingly into old age.

2) The trailer with Sam's job interview was marked as Category 1, Rank B.

[mrs-stans]

Sebastian Stan Talks ‘The Apprentice’s Uphill Battle, Double Golden Globe Nomination, Lily James Reteam ‘Let The Evil Go West’ & Upcoming Cristian Mungiu & Justin Kurzel Projects

By Matt Grobar

On Monday, Sebastian Stan pulled off a rare feat, scoring Golden Globe nominations for Lead Actor in both Drama and Musical/Comedy categories. Following the announcement, Stan got candid about upcoming projects with Cristian Mungiu, Christian Tafdrup and Justin Kurzel, his experience on the awards circuit with his nominated turn as Donald Trump in The Apprentice, and more.

In discussing his upcoming slate, Stan seemed particularly excited about a project not yet announced with Cristian Mungiu, the Romanian filmmaker behind Palme d’Or winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, which he expects to shoot next year.

“I was born in Romania. I still speak the language, and I’ve been trying to find a project where I can go back and tap back into that history that I have,” said the actor, “so I’m excited about working with him, and hopefully that’s going to come together.”

A second project on the docket is Let the Evil Go West, a horror thriller from buzzy Danish filmmaker Christian Tafdrup, which reunites him with Pam & Tommy‘s Lily James. The film centers on a railroad worker driven to madness after coming upon a fortune, and his wife, who believes an evil presence has attached itself to their family.

Stan came to the project after seeing Tafdrup’s “unbelievable” horror thriller Speak No Evil, which Universal just remade. “This is a project that’s been going on for a while, and it always gets tricky. It’s about finding the right scheduling and the right time to do it,” said the actor. “But that’s something I’m really excited about.”

While he didn’t get into details, Stan also confirmed that he’s attached to star in Burning Rainbow Farm, a film that The Order‘s Justin Kurzel has in development. Plot details are unconfirmed, but we hear it’s inspired by true events, involving two marijuana advocates who face off against the FBI in a tense five-day standoff in Michigan, culminating in tragedy just days before 9/11.

Stan’s Globe nominations this morning came for Briarcliff’s The Apprentice, which examines Trump’s rise in the 1970s and 1980s New York real estate scene, as well as A24’s A Different Man. Hailing from filmmaker Aaron Schimberg, that title has him playing a man with a disfigurement who undergoes an experimental facial reconstruction surgery, before spiraling into a psychological crisis.

“Stunned and incredibly ecstatic,” Stan shared that the nominations are gratifying given the risks he took with each project and the uphill battles faced with each — The Apprentice, in particular, which struggled to secure financing, and later, distribution, amid the threat of a lawsuit from Trump himself. The project is one Hollywood didn’t seem to know what to do with, both leading up to and in the aftermath of a polarizing, pivotal election.

Sharing that he had “extreme trepidations” about playing Trump — in part, because many in the industry advised him not to — Stan reflected this morning about a disclosure of his that went viral: that while he intended to appear on Variety’s video series Actors on Actors in support of The Apprentice, no actor would step up to talk with him about his project, presumably out of fear of saying the wrong thing.

“For me, the Variety thing was just unfortunately another example of the uphill battle that the movie had been facing since Cannes, that there was some hesitancy and some fear around it…But it wasn’t my intention to point a finger or blame anybody else,” Stan said. “It was just simply saying, ‘Hey, we should be mindful of things that feel fearful.’ Because as artists, we have to hold ourselves as sort of the ambassadors of the truth, in a way…Today, of course, is a big day, in terms of hopefully allowing people to feel like they have permission, to talk about this film, and look at the work and have a conversation about it.”

From Stan’s perspective, we as a society need “all kinds of movies” and “have to try to not ever discriminate against any movie,” even if it’s something as polarizing as The Apprentice. In terms of the current climate of fear among Hollywood stars, when it comes to addressing certain topics, Stan’s feeling is that “there’s always a conversation that we can have about the work and what goes into it.”

A recent speech on Stan’s mind, when it comes to this, is the one given by honoree Richard Curtis at the Governors Awards. “He went up there and said, ‘Look, I am grateful to be standing up here and be recognized this evening. Buts also, I want to say, we love good ideas and we love embracing good ideas, but we also have to follow through on the action of it, even when you get to the last one-yard line, trying to get past it,'” the actor recalls. “Because I know the intentions are always good, and I believe that movies can inspire. I think they can reveal things sometimes that we have a hard time maybe understanding or communicating about in day-to-day life.”

In reflecting on the bold and diverse resume he’s carved out over the last decade-plus, Stan gave credit to his “Marvel family” for being an “incredibly supportive,” consistent presence in his life over the last 15 years, which has allowed him to “go out there and find other projects that allow me to kind of change it up and challenge myself.”

This, he says, is what he wants more than anything. “I’ve always tried to find other actors to learn from and grow from, and I want to be part of something meaningful,” Stan says, “and maybe that’s just me getting older. You want the work to have meaning and to stand for something.”

[peanutmarls]

Beauty Indicators 💄💋

*keep in mind that beauty is subjective and everyone has beauty to them, this is more conventional beauty from an astrological perspective *

also, these are just a few that come to mind ...

-rising signs ruled by Venus; Libra risings/Taurus risings; libra rising tends to be conventionally attractive and have symmetrical features of the face, taurus risings have more soft, earthy beauty (pretty/handsome), (ex; Gigi Hadid)

-having the ruler of your rising be in a venus sign, ex. Gemini rising with a libra mercury

-having a pisces venus, in a sign of its exaltation , meaning the venusian themes of beauty, love, finances, self-worth expresses itself in a highly positive way

-venus in the 1st house; the first house is the body, it's how you look, it's how you present yourself to the world; having venus there would show how you look is attractive, especially if venus is in close aspect to the ascendant

-having a sun-venus conjunction; it shows who you are at a soul level, where you shine is intertwined with beauty, aesthetics, attractiveness

-having a libra, taurus, or pisces moon; the moon in astrology has an association with the body; having an appealing body

-venus in the 5th house; venus loves to be in this house, and it shows beauty through artistic endeavors, makes someone popular, very outgoing, charming, and tend to attract attention

-venus-neptune aspects; neptune gives venus an ethereal, creative, attractive, idealistic type of vibe; that movie star quality type

-neptune in harmonious aspect to the ascendant; how you look has a dreamy quality

-being mars dominant (personal planets), as well as fire placements (leo,sag,aries) would have more of a sexual appeal, more fiery, assertive

-venus in the 2nd house; the 2nd house has an association with the face

-venus in a conjunction to the midheaven, known for their beauty by the public

[levisjinchuriki]

gift wrap - connie springer

summary: connie hates when you spend money on him, but he'll make an exception for christmas

warning: hood connie, curses, connie spoiling you, connie smoking, use of alcohol

christmas at connie’s place is anything but traditional. the faint smell of peppermint candles mixes with the scent of weed as christmas movies play softly in the background. his apartment is decked out with a mini tree he swears he decorated himself (even though you did most of the work). you’re curled up on his couch in his oversized hoodie and fuzzy socks, sipping on a cup of spiked hot chocolate that he made just the way you like it.

“yo” he calls out, glancing at you. “you good over there, princess? need a refill or somethin’?” connie calls out from the kitchen.

you shake your head, giving him a small smile. “i’m good. come over here so we can open presents!”. he doesn’t need to be told twice. connie strolls over and drops down next to you on the couch. his arm immediately rests on the back of the couch behind you, pulling you closer. his eyes flicker to the mountain of gifts stacked in front of you, and he lets out a low chuckle.

“you too spoiled” he teases.

you raise an eyebrow, setting your cup down on the coffee table. “of course i am. you won’t even let me pay for my own nails” you retort.

he takes a long pull from his blunt,letting the smoke curl from his lips before exhaling slowly.

“that’s ‘cause you’re my girl. and my girl don’t pay for nothin’. you know that” he says. 

it’s true. all your finances are handled by connie. he doesn’t just provide for you with the essentials; he spoils you with the things you don’t even ask for. it’s one of the things you love most about him—his ability to take care of you in ways that make you feel cherished, without a second thought.

connie hands you your first present and you excitedly peel away the wrapping paper. beneath the surface, a velvet box reveals itself. you can already tell this one’s something special.

inside is a rose gold anklet, encrusted with tiny diamonds that catch the light with every shift. the charm, a small “c,” dangles from the chain, shimmering like it was meant just for you. you’re speechless for a moment, your hand hovering over the anklet as your eyes trace every detail.

“connie...” your voice trails off, overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of it.

connie’s gaze softens, and he leans forward a little, his eyes never leaving you. “you like it?” he asks.

you blink, trying to shake off the shock of it, and look up at him with wide eyes. “like it?” you smile, a little breathless. “i love it”. connie takes a moment to help you put on your anklet. it looks even prettier on you than he thought. 

"good" he says, his voice soft as he leans forward to press a gentle kiss to your forehead. "figured it’ll look good next to my ear" he adds smoothly.

you can’t help but laugh, feeling the heat rise to your cheeks. you wrap your arms around his neck, pulling him just a little closer. "you’re really too much”. 

his grin widens, a little cocky but undeniably endearing. "and you love it" he replies, his hands resting on your thighs, giving them a light squeeze.

you bite your lip, trying to hold back your smile, but he's right. you do love it. you love the way he spoils you, the way he’s always so unapologetically himself, and how he makes everything feel a little brighter.

you lean in to kiss him. it's slow, sweet, the kind of kiss that speaks louder than words ever could. you pull back just a bit, looking at him with soft eyes.

“alright, my turn” you say, a mischievous grin spreading across your face. you can see connie’s brow furrow as he looks up at you, clearly curious.

“you got me somethin’?” he asks, his voice laced with both surprise and suspicion.

“of course” you reply, your eyes sparkling as you hop off his lap and grab a gift bag from its hiding place. the bag is simple but elegant, and you hand it over to him, barely able to hide your excitement.

“mama, i told you not to spend money on me” he lightly scolds, but there’s a softness in his voice that lets you know he’s not mad. he just hates when you spend money on him, especially because he’s always the one taking care of you.

connie takes the bag from you, raising an eyebrow as he starts to open it. you watch closely, feeling a little anxious but mostly excited to see his reaction.

“don’t get mad” you say quickly, biting your lip, hoping he’ll like it.

he doesn’t respond right away, but the moment he pulls out the item inside, his expression shifts.

“yo...” connie’s voice trails off as he examines his present, his fingers running over the smooth edges of the box. “you got me a rolex?” he looks up at you with wide eyes, disbelief mixed with appreciation in his gaze.

you can’t help but smile, watching him take it all in. you’d seen him eyeing that exact watch every time you two went to the mall, and you knew there was no way he’d ever pull the trigger on it himself. so, of course, it had to be the perfect gift.

“figured you needed something to flex with next time you’re out with your friends” you tease.

connie slides the watch onto his wrist, watching it settle into place with a satisfied grin. he holds his arm out, tilting it this way and that, admiring how it catches the light, how the polished gold gleams against his skin.

“nah, this is too much” he says, trying to sound indifferent, but the grin on his face betrays him. you can see how much he’s enjoying it.

“you really didn’t have to do this, mama” connie murmurs, his voice low and sincere. he pulls you into his lap, strong arms wrap around your waist as you settle comfortably against his chest. he presses a soft kiss to your temple, nose and eventually lips.

“i love it. and i love you”. your heart skips a beat at the tenderness in his voice, and you can’t resist leaning in to kiss him. it’s slow, sweet, a kiss that says everything that words can’t. when you pull back, you’re grinning, feeling the warmth of the moment fill you up.

“fuck the rest of these gifts” connie mutters with a playful grin as he flips you onto your back. “wanna see that anklet up close”.

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a/n: happy holidays!!

[coldairballoons]

i've seen a lot of people saying that saltburn (2023) isn't a commentary on class, and genuinely, i have to disagree.

keep in mind, i watched this at 3am last night with my sibling, but i'm also a literature major with a focus in literary criticism of popular culture (including film), so i do know what i'm talking about!

spoilers below the break

first of all, framing saltburn as a conflict between the upper class and lower class is incorrect. in fact, that in itself is one of the major criticisms that comes up throughout it! oliver is quite literally not lower class, but uses the preconception that the cattons will view anyone in a lower social class than them as a tool to manipulate his way into their life. despite this, he is not lower class. and you are not meant to root for him, especially not towards the end.

the marxist theory of literary criticism surrounds the idea that in every story, one of the key concepts is a class struggle. this could be between any class, but the most common is the rich vs poor duality that shows up in most stories - ex. titanic, the fall of the house of usher. the thing is, in both of those examples, the sympathy lies with the victims - the lower class. in titanic, you are meant to feel guilty on behalf of the rich leaving the lower class to die. in usher, you are meant to feel anger towards the mistreatment of those who seek out the treatment the family offers. but while usher is a clear criticism of class, is that its main genre? is is purely a class struggle movie? no. it is a story inspired by edgar allan poe that surrounds horrors of family, trauma, and yes, class, but also morality. meanwhile titanic is supposedly a romance. though jack dawson is young and poor, he is not the only sympathetic character. what i'm saying here is that media is incredibly layered, and while on the surface level, something may not be entirely a class conflict story, those undertones exist throughout, no matter what. even take hit series percy jackson for example. there is still a class discussion to be had there, with percy and his mom struggling with finances, while annabeth and her father live comfortably.

but saltburn is interesting, because the antagonist throughout the entirety of it is, as far as the audience knows, lower class. you are introduced to him, not through judgement for his living condition, but through compassion and generosity. felix offers him a hand, even when he isn't in the same group as him. that in itself is a criticism of class dynamics.

listen. i hate rich people as much as the next gen-z college student. i personally have a hit list with many a billionaire's name right at the very top. but it's undeniable that, despite the class difference, the cattons - at least venitia and felix - are kind to oliver at first. obviously, he is a part of the other, but he is still a person. elspeth enjoys his presence. james treats him as a son. farleigh feels threatened by his presence, because he knows that, if they so choose, they could replace him with oliver.

i want to talk about farleigh for a second.

i literally have not seen anyone talk about farleigh, and i am upset about it. not only is he one of the most compelling characters - a supposed american slacker who lives with his extended family and blows their money on lavish means -, but he is important in the class discussion because it affects him directly. the cattons do not support his mother. she is in america, and although they have the ability to, they actively choose not to. the reason felix is bothered when farleigh implies that it is, in fact, a "race thing", is because it is. why is farleigh the one dependent on the cattons, and risking expulsion from the family? because he is the first other that they encounter.

and then pamela, who not only has sought help from the cattons, but disappears midway through with no explanation. she goes directly from rehab to them, and although she is trying to find a place to live on her own, the cattons offer her no assistance. they offer her nothing, and complain when she is in their space. they offer her NO help, when they so easily could set her up with a small flat and monthly allowance to help her find a job.

and not only is this a criticism of the upper class - the inactivity and extremely single-minded worldview that the cattons have, the amount that they are out of touch with not only the outside world and the lower class, but their own emotions -, it's also a criticism of the upper middle class.

as someone currently in college, whose parents are a college professor and a high school teacher, i am fairly middle class. however, there are so many people in my immediate vicinity - folks i know from high school, in my classes, extended family, etc., - who are Extremely upper middle class. however, they have the comfort of certain things that i, and my family, don't have. that's just part of life. however, in saltburn, oliver milks the "middle" in his "upper middle" class. he milks it, and he runs it absolutely dry.

someone truly in his alleged position would not be able to spend the summer lavishly and hedonistically gallivanting around the countryside of england, playing tennis and smoking cigarettes by the lake. hell, someone in my middle class position wouldn't be able to do that either, especially not while attending oxford fucking university. he would likely need to work, not just to support himself, but to support his mother, especially after - again, allegedly - his father died. and not only is this coming from a place of an oversight on his part, not realizing what his privilege truly is, but it also comes from a place of oversight on the part of the cattons.

do i think that saltburn is a movie about class? nope. at its core, it's a story about a desire for power and possession, ownership and obsession. there is this intense, almost vampiric lust throughout the entire thing, and that's in part what makes it the perfect setting for discussions of sexuality, of madness, and, honestly, class. wealth is power, and the cattons have a lot of it.

[ilovetheriddler]

yandere riddler of your choice with a reader whos into the whole stalking thing? thank you and have a good one!

Thank you! Oh, this is an interesting idea! It took me a bit to decide which Riddler would work best with this.... but then I decided that Edward Nashton would be a fun choice since I haven't written for him yet! I hope this is what you wanted! 💚

Obsessions.

(2022 Batman) Edward Nashton/The Riddler x F!Reader.

(Declaimer: I don't condone or approve of the actions taken in this story. It is purely a work of fiction.)

Word Count: 682.

Contents: Stalking, Obsessive Behavior.

Edward could still perfectly recall in exact detail the first day he met you. It was a memory that had burned itself into his mind, and that made his very heart race whenever he thought of it. You had walked into KTMJ, looking for someone to help look over the accounting for your place of employment.

The moment his eyes landed on you, he nearly felt his heart stop. You were perfect, ethereal even, to him. The way your hair framed your face, the brilliant shine in your eyes, the sweet and caring smile you always had, all things he absolutely adored and obsessed over.

"Hello there! Um.. I'm looking for whoever I need to speak with... the place I work at needs someone to look over our finances and our profit records?"

He just simply stared at you silently for a few moments until it finally dawned on him that you were actually speaking to him. He nervously adjusted his glasses slightly.

"...Um... I C-could take a look at that... for you... if you wanted?"

"Thank you! I'd really appreciate it!"

You sat down near his desk. Over the next hour, he looked through the reports and informed you of any discrepancies that your place of employment should be aware of and concerned about. He kept stealing longing glances at you while he worked.

Soon enough, you thanked him for his assistance and left. He felt a mixture of things once you had left. Frustration, disappointment, and an overwhelming need to bask in the warm glow of your presence again.

So, of course, that's why he's currently following you home, staying a decent distance behind you so that you don't notice him, He wouldn't be able to handle it if you found out what he was doing and were disgusted with him, no. He just couldn't risk it. So he always took extra care to not be seen.

Unbeknownst to him, you were actually already aware of the fact that he has been following you home every day. You knew that you should have probably either reported him or confronted him about his behavior. But strangely enough, a part of you didn't really mind.

Maybe he was just shy? At least, that's what you told yourself to justify your bizarre comfort with the situation. You were kind of hoping that he'd eventually work up the nerve to just ask you out. You thought he was quite cute, and he seemed fairly nice, outside of the whole stalking you thing. So you wouldn't mind going out to eat with him or perhaps just seeing a movie even.

But it went further than just him following you home every day. Late at night, you could almost swear that you heard a clicking sound, like what a camera would make. It made your skin crawl slightly, but you kind of liked it for some reason that you couldn't quite pinpoint.

That same clicking was currently going on just outside your window, Edward knew that it was wrong and really creepy of him to be taking pictures of you, which, as far as he was aware, was without your consent. Even though you honestly didn't mind that much, however, he didn't know that. He truly believed that you were none the wiser of his stalking and photo taking.

Eventually, a few hours after you had gone to bed for the evening, Edward slowly made his way back to his apartment, he needed to get these photos printed off so he could put them in the album he had made that was just entirely pictures of you. He loved to stare at them whenever he wasn't able to follow you. They brought him such comfort and joy. There was finally something outside of his riddles that he found joy in within this city.

He printed the pictures out and put them nice and neatly in the album. Before changing and laying down in his bed, he cradled the photo album to his chest, hoping to dream of the one who had stolen his heart so effortlessly.

[erazonpo3]

Still thinking about Diantha's filmography and her career in general, based on my headcanons I see her having two eras, the first being when her parents were more in control and then when she severed tied with them and started going in her own direction.

I figure she started out with a lot of period pieces a la Room with a VIew, adaptations of plays etc, and then of course I associate her with a lot of Audrey Hepburn's works (which is canon in and of itself) but also An American in Paris, 'classic hollywood' musical type stuff. It's the sort of stuff that always gets a lot of praise but also cemented her image of a pure ingenue, and I think at this point she's feeling stifled at being typecast

Forward to when she takes more control over her career and starts to take on more subversive, mature roles; I think a Carol equivalent marks the start of this and her name becomes associated with more artsy and dramatic roles. Like I see her being the kind of actor who wants to use her name to boost directors she thinks need more spotlight, and would prefer to take a chance on a commercial flop so long as she thinks it's challenging her or saying something interesting.

Tangentially I see Pokestar studios as being the equivalent of hollywood blockbuster stuff, lacking any of the cinematic prestige associated with old hollywood or oscar bait, so I imagine Diantha wouldn't want to be caught dead in one of those movies but at the same time, if finances were dire enough...

[sketchfanda]

Sketch-Verse Lore:Demon Queen Chloe

The concept and nature of the multi-verse and the vast ocean of alternate realities which inhabit is both a simple and easy enough concept for even the most unscientific layman to grasp. If for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction then in terms of the concept for every choice we make, there is a universe or reality where the opposite or a different one was taken instead. Like what if the axis powers had won world war 2 or Russia remained with them to what if the world wars never happened? From the most major historical events to one individual's life playing lout different because they decided to take a different bus time, this has lead to similar scale hypothesis such as the butterfly effect and chaos theory.

With this in mind, we reflect our attention to one Chloe Sinclair, who occupies her own particular universes throughout, some where furries or anthros alike walk and live side by side with humanity in societies not unlike ours or is occupied solely by anthros. But a constant in such worlds is that she was born with a silverspoon in her mouth and became a self made woman in terms of acquiring wealth and success in the world of business and finance. Taking her communications company and turning it into a global corporate powerhouse through she operates on her own set of private islands within the French Polynesian regions or whatever their equivalent variations would be. Another constant about her is that she's a natural born exotic bombshell whose brains are matched if not exceeded by her looks and figure which put many models and movie stars to shame, particularly and especially when it comes to her infamous, outright legendary libido and a lust for life.

And then of course, there is a variation of her that's equal parts a peculiar enigma and yet an overwhelmingly intimidating force, the origins of which and whom all remain shrouded in a state of mystery. Whatever and however she came to be, why exactly and when it happened is unknown to some but many things are clear when it comes to this variation of Chloe Sinclair. She's a demonic force of nature whose reach is as high as the sky and vast as the cosmos, backed by that same natural sex drive and lust for life which she now enjoys on a scale in which the very multi-verse itself is her own personal playground. Not for malevolent purposes mind you but more to watch all the wonderful worlds and people who live in them and of course, to seek out and find wonderful new "playthings" to enjoy and share sensual company with.

Few are those who aware of her existence, let alone if any of them ever recall encountering her, making her a demonic equivalent to the concept of Schrodinger's cat in that she's somehow everywhere and nowhere all at once. One can be certain that she's not outright malevolent but is certain chaotic and mischievous when it comes to matters regarding her libido and how to satisfy it at any given time and place when the itch makes itself known. Some say that much like Galactus and the gnawing hunger which can only be briefly sated by consuming the life energy of entire worlds, her thirst for sex and companions to share it is a compulsion she has no control over and thus her nature drives her to fill the void. But others claim to the contrary that she is fully in control of it, it's more a matter of her whims and which way they blow....

Given the depth and scale of her vast deity class powers, it's only natural that her ability to gleam and view into other worlds is especially helped by a stealth psychic link she shares with her alternate counterparts. Telepathically able to feel what they do which is naturally how she can determine her new playmates of interest to deem her potential sugar babies, trophy girls and boytoys alike. Especially when able to feel just how sexually gifted and capable they are which is then followed by her peculiar, particular approach to prepping her targets for the inevitable day when she graces them with her presence. The methods and means of which are as varied as her tastes in men and women.......

Her tastes are of a distinct standard in terms of selectiveness like while she won't deny being a size queen, knowing how to use and the bonus of being attractive and easy on the eyes are always key factors. Just don't expect her to invite you into her bedroom if you happen to be a glorified cliche akin to actors from some low budget pornos. Like the really cheap kind, where everyone would have to get tested afterwards including the camera guy!! She's no brainless bimbo slutwhore!!

Below are but a few select glimpses to the numerous alternate versions with which Demon Queen Chloe is connected to throughout the multi-verse. Each and every single one as sexy as they're insatiable and through whom she sees and feels what they do, all the better for scouting potential bed partners. Getting this information was no easy feat, let me tell you what. Ask no questions and I'll tell you no lies....

Chloe Sinclair prime, the most common variant, often the basis and central focus within many universes she inhabits especially, particularly within worlds where anthro or furry folk are plenty common in life and society. Her good looks on par with her sense of business acumen and intellect which as said before helped her become a very well-off, success in the financial world. The sort of self-made woman whose fortune is well a class all its own to be recognised as an international economy that she has plenty free time to spare and kill. All the more better to have her fun indulging in her vices and sating her libido, the one thing that exceeds both her beauty and brains combined.

Sexy and she knows it, certainly not a shallow gal but not some loose woman who spreads her legs open for just about any man with chiselled good looks and a big cock. No sir and believe you me she's as friendly with women particularly if they really catch her attention. At her company, sexual harassment isn't an issue because who wouldn't want this hottie giving them the time of day?! just be sure to stay hydrated because when she pounces, expect to feel sore and sticky for quite a while.

Darkstalker Succubus Chloe, adopted ward of the Makai realm's Aensland clan. You think a regular base variation Chloe is bad enough, try dealing with one who gains her pleasure from lust and combat alike. Has generally been known to be quite a nuisance within the demon and human worlds alike due to her frequent hunting trips for playmates and feeding times. While nobody has ever died or been severely injured or maimed, it has resulted in quite a few bruised to crushed pelvises left in her wake.

Is rumoured to have amassed quite a harem of darkstalkers including Morrigan and Lilith, the werewolf martial artist Jon Talbain and the feline pop idol Felicia. Said harem also includes a personal entourage in her bodyguard trio, 2 humans she acquired personally from the human world and an adorable little imp from right out of Hell. And had quite a hobby of amassing them women to enjoy for both theirs and her sexual pleasure. The way she sees it, isn’t it more enjoyable to share her favourite boys with more lovely ladies she can enjoy as well?

Magical Warrior and Witchblade Chloe, variants which in their travels to Japan acquired very different forms of mystical power. In the case of the former, she had acquired a transformation trinket from an adorable mascot with the goal of defeating monsters with the power of love and peace. It just so happens the approach to doing so involves some very R rated behaviour and actions which have made her the front and centre target of a black lash campaign from a moral watch group. Not that she cares, she’s having too much fun…

The latter meanwhile found the infamous bracelet/gauntlet and has welcome the trouble it has brought her way which has done wonders to kill off her boredom. To say nothing of the lovely company she has amassed around her like that lovely hint single mom Masane, what a woman! It’s been said to keep well out her way when she is out on the prowl, particularly when she is looking for a new playmate to keep her company. Some say they’re never seen again…

Kaiju Chloe, a variant who once gained a strain of lycanthropy which was further and enhanced and mutated into a 50 foot plus giant monster. Has quite a sizeable fanbase for being a way of destruction that’s every easy on the eyes whose sen of collateral is more based on whimsy and playful mayhem rather than any malevolent streak. Is rumoured to be in a relationship with none other than Godzilla and Mothra but there has yet to be any denial or confirmation regarding that. Least of all from the titans herself……

Lady Chloe Sinclaire, heiress of the house Dimetrecsu adopted by the statuesque mutant vampire lady herself on some strange, peculiar whim. Essentially seized control from Mother Miranada in a spontaneous coup seemingly on a whim and now rules the mansion and the surrounding village as its sensual benevolent tyrant. Many a young man and woman who’ve passed through are said to never been seen again and yet some say they wouldn’t really want to ever leave anyways. Seems she makes being her prisoner a pleasant erotic experience…

Vampire Queen Chloe, the fuckmothering no life queen of the sinister fortress known as Castlevania whose thirst for blood is beaten out only by her thirst for sex. Many are the men and women she’s taken for her personal ever growing harem alongside a bevy of monsters and demonic beasts alike. Rumours say the Grim Reaper is among her closest and most intimate of lovers tough few have ever seen him or her, be it some perky goth girl albino or a rather intimidating yet charming white wolf. They say to see her is to know you will give yourself to her in heart, mind, body and soul alike…

Elvira Chloe, a fusion of the skunkette and the legendary mistress of the night, sexy and she knows it. Noted for a uniquely her approach in regards to how she handles and neutralises monsters when hunting them down. Popular and beloved host of s tv show which hosts and airs cheesy scifi and horror B movies. Single and always down to mingle…..

Necro Queen Chloe, ruler of the underworld, said to be a welcome sight for those entering the afterlife. Said to quite partial to soils who were very exceptional lovers in their day while neither confirming or denying rumours in that regard. Has been said to be banned from heaven for being a bad influence while many in hell have a flee on sight on order. No word yet on whether or not she takes deals for selling your soul to her….

Silk Spectre/Skunk Chloe, a vigilante superhero with a very unorthodox, for some, approach to fighting crime. Some super villains have opted to surrender themselves to the law rather than to run afoul of her because of this, much to her annoyance and frustration but fortunately she has found ways and means to sate and scratch her itch. A unit shortstack,cop in Satan city here, a fellow hero there, this little possum in a cute bow tie…..hey don’t give me that look!! You know what my story is about!

Dragon Chloe, a variation caused by a prime Chloe’s penchant for indulging in some of the experimental projects of her staff, in this case a potion nor draconic dna made bye her central R&D chief Maxi. Causing her physical being to shift snd transform in terms of size, strength and combining her sex drive with a dragon’s natural penchant for hoarding. In this case to amass a hoard of babes and studs alike to share her now very sizeabke bed with and keep her warm and cosy at night. Mothers, lock up your daughters and lads, hide your nads….

Warrior Queen Chloe, a variation of the skunkette in a realm of swords,sorry, dungeons and dragons whose thirst for adventure is either matched or dwarfed by her sexual appetites. Many are those falls by her blade and the hoard of wealth and loved which she has amassed, driven to crush her enemies, see them driven before her and hear the lamentation of their women. If you’ve spilled blood for her, she will ensure you’re cared and provided for because you have her loyalty for life and anything from treasure to women are yours to have. Hail to the queen, baby…………

Taimanin Chloe Sinclaire, in her universe her skill is exceeded, naturally, only by her demon-like libido with many an orc and brute beast alike fleeing her on sight for fear of death by snusnu!! Some say she’s got intentions of taking over both the Taimanin corps and Nomad simply to have her own personal harem and for saying her personal sexual desires. A goal she is well on her way what with having slain the notorious Edwin Black and forcing the infamous traitor Oboro to pledge loyalty to her. Some might say the Taimanin corps are both blessed and cursed alike to have her in their ranks..

A Chloe of a Bible Black universe where the events of Origins onwards never even happened, as this exotic gaijin transfer student found the titular book and proceeded to destroy it. Only to exchange it for one of her own design and making that was more set to be for fulfilling her hedonistic wants and sexual desires starting with making her chosen patron demon, an adorable freckled imp, the central focus of what would become known as the Cult of the Possum. Starting off first by enslaving the witchcraft club lewd by one Hiroko Takashiro, the student council president and her lackey and new transfer Reika Kitami, she has since gone on to now run the school as its principal with no signs of her twisted deeds stoppin. Especially when her cult needs a good stud or two to be ideal bulls for breaking in the pretty new playthings……

Phantom Lady Chloe, the erotic villainess of an Angel Blade universe who plagues the world with her army of Geo Blood mutant deviants that have left many a pretty thing in sexual comas and her hoard of devoted sexy lady underlings who’ve been the bane of many would be studs. Rarely has she ever had to get her own hands dirty but her bedsheets have been constantly wet with sweat and sex juices from the company she sharing it with her. Some say she’s seeking some particularly exceptional companions to be her harem and rule the world by her side as she rules with a lusty iron fist. And thst not eben the so called Angel warriors can’t even hope to stop her erotic plans for sexual subjugations……

Carrerra Chloe, a fusion of Viper Gts’ resident succubus Snd the feisty skunkette herself with the libido to match. Her track record for soul collections is matched only by the trail of drained bodies left in her wake s many a horny man and woman alike has summoned her gladly willing to sell themselves to damnation just for one night with her. But it’s said the Ines she doesn’t take after rocking her world are the ones she really takes an affectionate fancy to with two human hunks in particular having her attention. As well as a rather sweet little imp in the cutest bow tie….

Mermaid Chloe, much like a certain Melodic redhead is a child of the sea deeply fascinated with the surface world and all it has to show and offer. Especially all those cute, sexy land walkers she can’t help but sent to bring down with her into her undersea home much like the mermaids of old. Some say many a sea witch has an unspoken pact to never strike a bargain with her because it’s guaranteed she will make it backfire on them and benefit only her. One shudder to think what ambitions she has in store for the land and sea alike should she ever attain the means to do so.

Chlothulhu, whom it is said to look directly at her is to be driven into a constant state of lust and desire. Cults have formed the world all over dedicating themselves to bringing her forth into the material plane of reality via a rumoured ancient tome known as simply the Eroticomicon. Some say the illustrations m within make sex look like a church and out the kama sutra to shame. It’s said that should she ever awaken, the world will absolutely submit whole the weak and prudish shall be purged….

Stay Puff, or rather Pervy Chloe, normally a mascot for her world's local marshmallow brand but brought forth by the power of a different version of Gozer the destroyer. Has been deemed a wave of destruction that is very easy in the eyes with many declaring her their new goddess. Virgins make and female alike have gladly offered themselves up to be her personal slaves in the time she took over the world as it’s sexy queen of destruction, having welcomed their marshmallow verlord. Plus her tiny little minions are said to be adorable and delicious…..

Echidna Chloe, inhabitant of a Queens Blade type unique universe who naturally has no shame or sense of personal space, given her personality being combined with that of the sensual snake thong toting elf woman. No real goals or ambitions beyond enjoying what life has to offer and what can be done to entertain herself after 500 years asn assassin and now a wandering mercenary. Notable for being as casual about nitty and sex overall and inviting herself to adventuring parties that catch her fancy the most but has taken a quite to a group with a swolestack momk, a sturdy crimson himbo dragon kin and an an adorable imp assassin….

Chloe “Red Lotus” Sinclair, in a similar but different fantasy world of swords and sorcery, one a former pirate now queen of the city of fang after conquering the infamous Deathtrap Dungeon. Whereas it’s previous ruler was an iron fisted tyrant, she is a benevolent ruler albeit naturally quite a sexual hedonist, often prone to taking her crew out in voyages to amass further wealth, resources and new studs and babes for her own personal harem. Has long since converted the dungeon into a spa where her her staff snd guests alike can enjoy some luxury. Many debate if she ever has plans to settle down once she found herself a suitable king or queen or perhaps even both.

The Echidna variant has more or less amassed herself a harem which has included the likes of many notorious contenders in the infamous Queens blade tournament. Ranging from the Amaran princess Menace to the elven warrior Alleyne, much to the latter’s chagrin. Red Lotus Chloe meanwhile has amassed a harem currently in the double digits and still growing, rumours say the red dragon Melkor is among them. Rumours she has neither confirmed or denied.

When all is said and done all rods to these Chloe’s start and end with the Demin Queen herself, the one who knows and watches alike. Always seeking new playmates to enjoy and indulge in having keep her company. Particularly when she finds their own multiverses variants and they often find themselves subjected to strange, exotic wet dreams and nightmares alike. All made possible by small scale telepathic reality warping on her part with the only limit being her kinky imagination.

So pray if you will for Moxxie, Krillin and Kirishima for the days when this sexy cosmic horror of eroticism graces them with her presence one day. It will be an experience they’ll be sure to wonder if they’ll remember that it’s a wonder what will be more surreal? That they survive the encounter or that they may not remember the peculiar series of events that lead to it happening. One thing is for certain and it’s thst she’s is going to enjoy it as much as one would a gourmet meal with a glass of vintage fine wine aged to perfection…..

So don’t call her, she will call you. You don’t find her, she finds you. When she likes you, she wants you so you can do it the easy way or the hard way. The choice is yours but either way? She’s having her cake and eating it too…..

[tobernaut]

I think one of the big issues with The Minecraft Movie is the fact that the creators seemingly refuse to acknowledge the fact that EVERYBODY likes Minecraft. Okay, not literally everybody. But here's what I mean.

The creators seem to think that Minecraft is widely enjoyed by children. This is true. However they fail to acknowledge that Minecraft is also loved by teenagers, adults, and even the elderly. Minecraft is a game that can be enjoyed regardless of age, literacy, and language. It is an incredibly accessible game with features in place that make it playable regardless of one's hearing, sight, or limbs. Not good at combat?? There's peaceful mode. Dislike surviving?? Try creative! Want a challenge?? Enjoy hardcore, super flat, and a million other challenges you can configure when you make your world.

Minecraft is used to reach children to code. Minecraft is used to spread literature to areas with high censorship. Minecraft is used to let people change their real life cities, towns, and villages. Minecraft is used for teaching language and science. Minecraft is used to teach art.

Because of this, EVERYBODY CAN ENJOY MINECRAFT. Parents play with their kids. Grandparents play with their grandchildren. You can build a house with the weird kid at school. You can play mini games with people across the world.

People will use signs to chat. They'll crouch to show they're friendly, flick their swords or shields to show camaraderie or thanks. They'll punch the air and jump to say "come here! Follow me! I want to show you something!" They'll nod and shake their heads. Players have created a silent language spoken by those regardless of cultural background.

People from around the world get together and build massive projects. They recreate cities or the earth itself. They build statues of loved ones passed. They recreate the universe itself and all its stars.

All of this to say, an entire generation grew up with memories of Minecraft, and the generations before and after them have come to love it and create their own memories. To some it's a game, while to others it's a rich experience about creating one's own purpose. To some it's how they hang out with their best friend or family members they can't otherwise see. To some, it's an opportunity to explore the world when because of finances, pollution, or disability they otherwise can't.

WB has created a run of the mill, money grabbing, low quality "movie" out of something that, to many people, holds so much more meaning than your usual videogame. They're taking the best selling game in the world, slapping a few celebrities into it, and spending as little money as possible to max out profit.

Obviously people are mad.

I'm not saying that WB needs to create the perfect film. They can't. There is no reasonable way that anybody can fit all that Minecraft is and can be into an hour and thirty minutes.

The clear lack of effort is what people dislike so much, and if the people in charge aren't complete idiots, they'll realize this. If we're lucky, things might even change. Talk about it. The more people do, the more likely it is the right people will see.

[luesmainblog]

nothing makes me think about just how much has been stolen from us - all of us - than looking at matching kitchen and dining sets. my dream is having a dining table, in a room with windows, and a kitchen that matches itself. to have the time to cook fancy and care about presentation. to use napkin holders. to have seasonal towels. to wear holiday-appropriate clothing and plan nice meals for my family. fucking... christmas lights for the porch. A PORCH WITH ENOUGH SPACE FOR ONE CHAIR!! the right to grow my own fucking tomatoes!!! the most... basic american dream shit. the thing that feels the most selfish to really ask for is having two bathrooms. it doesn't even have to have a basement, or a second floor - just this. just Space and Time and Energy, and nice things that we picked out together that make the place feel like home. but i can't have it. nobody wants to pay for labor anymore; hell, they never wanted to, it only ever happened when they were forced to. all these basic life signifiers and teeny bits of happiness... things tv and books and magazines always showed as normal parts of a middle class life, of what the average happy home ought to look like. and yeah, i know a part of it is exaggeration and capitalism. but then i see my grandma's home, full of garden space and matching knicknacks. I see my aunt's home; modest, but the clock has the same pattern as all the crockwear. i see my uncle's home, a room dedicated to shelves of the movies and dnd stuff he's collected over the years. all people of different background and income and medical situation, all at different levels of this 'success' i've fixated on... but the level is so clearly dictated by either finance, or their own level of caring about this stuff. more in reblog.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

I Saw Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning "Orb" In Brazil — And We Should All Be Scared As Hell

The initiative led by Open AI CEO Sam Altman to create a global identity system through iris scanning has landed in Brazil. But what about privacy, transparency and the ethical implications of such a vast biometric project?

I arrived late at the elegant house in the Vila Nova Conceição neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil; the event was about to start. A handful of journalists were already gathered around a table with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks at the back of the house. But the tension was palpable; those tasked with "selling" the product to the press knew that they were facing a significant challenge.

When questions poured in — accompanied by few answers — it became increasingly clear that the Brazilian launch of World was prompting far more questions than applause.

Starting Nov. 13, World — an initiative created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — began scanning the eyes of Brazilians to add to a database that, according to the company, already contains biometric data from more than 7 million individuals. They started with 10 locations in the city of São Paulo — in shopping malls and with street stands.

I'll spare you the adjectives, because the story speaks for itself. Readers are welcome to use some of the concepts I usually use around in my column (techno-oligarchy, neocolonialism, techno-feudalism, etc.).

This is how World is currently promoting its work and purpose: it wants to create a global identity that ensures that the person using it is a human being.

The idea, conceived by founders Sam Altman, Alex Blania and Max Novendstern and financed from the outset by investor Andreessen Horowitz, responds to the growing difficulty computers face in verifying whether a user is a person or a robot. Essentially, with the evolution of AI, those captcha tests are becoming increasingly obsolete.

World created a machine called Orb — a black sphere designed to resemble something out of a science fiction movie — to scan each person's iris to provide them with a unique identity. According to an extensive report from BuzzFeed News, Orb uses a thermal scanner to check people's body temperature, a 3D camera to map faces, and high-resolution cameras to capture videos and images of bodies, faces and irises — all to prove that it is indeed a real person and not just a photo.

The biometric data is reportedly not stored by the organization; only encoded values known as hashes are kept across various servers at universities so that “the iris cannot be reconstructed.” We have to trust that this is true because, as with other tech companies, there is no oversight body that can verify if this promise is indeed fulfilled.

But the issue lies not only in the lack of transparency regarding how data is stored and destroyed or with whom the company shares it — with BuzzFeed's report indicating that World’s data-sharing contract allowed it to share user data with third parties as it saw fit.

The problem begins with the narrative that the organization wants to sell.

Continue reading.

[stephofromcabin12]

(🗣️) I'm trying to write a PJO fanfic and my oc is a daughter of Athena, so my question is how would you make the oc different enough from Annabeth to make her seem like her own charecter. I think I asked something like this before.

Good question!

Firstly consider what similarities they *don’t* share. Its fine to have similarities — they are half siblings after all — as long as you can balance it with some things that set them apart! It doesn’t have to be huge, and they don’t have to be polar opposites.

Examples:

- Appearance, age.

- Place of birth, family situation.

- Interests, skillsets (reading comic books and being into spelling bees is also a sign of intelligence + counts towards being a bookworm, just saying)

- Humor, cultural knowledge (im never going to let the show writers live down that they wrote Annabeth to have never seen a movie. Even before she ran away? Ur telling me Frederick Chase didn’t sit his baby daughter down for A land before time or Labyrinth? Winnie The Pooh? The dark crystal?? JURASSIC PARK????But he’s so nerdy???? Huh????)

On that note:

- There are many ways of being the same thing. Intelligence and strategising can play out in a million ways.

They might both be smart, but in what areas do they excell?

Where are their interests? Annabeth has her love of architechture, maybe your oc is super nerdy about geography and cartography (good for battle strategising) or even cooking (it is a science after all) — the list goes on!

Places that require intelligence, science and logic:

Art restoration and archival work

Cooking and baking (candy making is straight up wizardry, and Demeter kids are unlikely to be into that specific area of cooking)

Finances and business

Painting/sculpting (art in general)

Music, composition especially but also mixing and producing.

Film and stage managing (techies for theatres is a very Athena kid career)

Logistics in general. Every field ever needs people who can work a spreadsheet and calculate all the possible outcomes of a situation before it happens.

Cleaning (if you mix the wrong chemicals ur gonna poison yourself with mustard gas or something worse)

Teaching

Politics

Journalism

Law

Running a non-profit org/organizing events and protests

Archeology (Must be into: dirt and ugly shoes, sincerely, and lovingly, an archeology dropout)

Anthropology, Psychology, Linguistics

Learning languages in general

Vis dev and animation

I could go on but you get the point I think

Basically: Don’t focus on the core areas they have some overlap. If your oc isn’t named Annabeth, likes archaeology and wears a yankee’s cap, you’re probably good to go.

Remember that everything shapes a person (and character) so it’s not so much about the trait or skill itself but more the effects those things have on your character. Same goes for their relationships.

Lastly consider their purpose and goal (purpose is outside the story: You as a writer deciding what role the character will play. Goal is inside the story: The ‘thing’ your character strives for)

It’s probably not the same as Annabeth’s — so work from there until the venn diagram isn’t a flat circle; some overlaps are fine but they’re not one and the same.

I hope that helps!

[gacha-incels]

@frozenemus I want to eventually do a larger and much more researched post regarding misogynist men who are drawn to these types of games: socially, psychologically, financially and historically especially in South Korea. I don’t want to wait that long to reply here so I’ll let you know my thoughts so far which are by no means going to be a comprehensive look at everything.

Yes, I think these games pander to what this type of man already believes about women and this is why they will flock to them. The “gacha game” medium comforts him with the always-available cartoon woman who can literally be “won” (not through confusing things like treating them with respect but rather money),will never leave (until EoS), obeys all his orders (through gameplay), and always looks perfect (because she is drawn that way).

I believe these games and in effect all mainstream pop/entertainment media (among other things) serve to uphold the status quo in one way or another. This is not a phenomenon unique to gacha games themselves. Media like this can have a significant affect on its population, which is why you will see the US military finance so many films, tv shows and videogames. I don’t think any singular pop media can do something as drastic as completely change a population’s opinion regarding an issue, but rather it can flatter its audience by showing them an easy lie rather than confront an uncomfortable truth, which in turn serves to solidify certain concepts in a society. This media often reflects back onto the consumer a stereotype or dichotomy they feel safe with, which in turn creates a kind of feedback loop of comfortable falsity that becomes enshrined as truth. This can be something as seemingly benign as replacing an actual eagle’s cry with that of a hawk’s because that’s what the audience “expects to hear” or more sinisterly the “third world filter” used in many North American productions when showing scenes in a country viewers “expect” to be in poverty. There’s been a lot written within the past couple years regarding “copaganda” entertainment which exemplifies a lot of this type of thing. Similarly I believe it’s been studied that when in times of big changes or economy crashes, more sequel movies will be made and toy store aisles will have an extremely stark divide between “boy’s toys” and “girl’s toys”. It’s in part to comfort the society that fears the unknown future with both saccharine nostalgia and familiar dichotomies with clear and dividing gender roles to fit into. You don’t have to think or be worried- it’s all been decided already so just get in the box.

The medium of “gacha game” itself I believe is the first thing that should be considered- the first message conveyed to the consumer is what medium the “artist” chooses to tell their story. In a whole host of ways, interacting with a book is different than a play which is different than a movie, etc. You can find, for instance, older books where directors write about the need to recognize and utilize the unique facets of film to get meaning across rather than fall back on the familiar and easy stageplay of the theater. Off the top of my head, I think Tarkovsky, Cocteau and Maya Deren have written about it in their books, and a more contemporary book I especially liked was Doug Aitken’s “Broken Screen” interviews. Anyway you’ve probably read or heard of Marshall McLuhan’s “the medium is the massage”(message), it’s something I would like to elaborate on in a future post so I won’t get into it now. The most unique aspect of the “gacha game” is gambling and often spending large quantities of money for in-game anime style characters to play as/command. Like I said in the last post, these games ride or die on high spenders dropping cash to max these characters out. EVERYTHING about the game must cater to this consumer first and any “artistic intent” will be filtered through the expectations of these customers. None of the story beats or, more importantly, character designs can afford to offend the gacha gamer. Artistic intent and concepts are neutered simply by the medium itself- sorry but this is why I find it ridiculous to see so many people venerating Arknights and Limbus Company as making some incredibly progressive statements regarding capitalism or feminism. It is antithetical to the very medium with which they chose to tell their “stories”, especially when the companies can tell their incel playerbase “don’t worry, we fired that nasty female artist! this game is just fantasy, no need to think about real life atrocities or those hateful feminists.” This gives these men the ego boost they want and imbues them with a sense of power, especially over women who they frequently get fired. Even this is part of gacha games- the power these men get to control a real woman’s financial fate and to make a company publicly refer to feminism as a hate movement. What does this tell you about their intended audience? This is getting long so I’ll make another short post regarding some character design specifics. Hopefully this somewhat could answer your question lol

[a-hermit-pining]

Feels Like Sun ☀️

Pairing: Nanami x Reader

Genre: Romance college AU

Summary: So that night, in the quite library you and Nanami constructed the most perfect presentation with just your names on it. Revenge that was served in the 8 am tomorrow.

AN: Hit too close to home. Low-key proud of this. Unedited I'm impulsive sure me!

College of Business was a wild place to be. Hungover frat boys, stressed accountants, quirky marketing majors. All the trade came settled into that one building.

Maybe it wasn't that special to others but to you...to you it was special. It was where you met him. Nanami Kento.

It was a stupid group project with half of the team burnt out before the break. So were you but as try hard, you could not give up just yet. Somehow your meeting with him had been inevitable.

You had seen him before, around the campus, walking to classes. Emotionally constipated guy, the one who stood out because he was the only one walking without headphones or talking to someone. He just existed.

"So...we're doing this...just the two of us," you stare at the guy next to you. His eyes already focused on his laptop screen.

"Yes." He replied curtly. " I am not giving those morons any credit." His words made you grin. A petty bastard. You liked him very much.

So that night, in the quite library you and Kento constructed the most perfect presentation with just your names on it. Revenge that was served in the 8 am lecture next day.

So, it wasn't a shocker when your obnoxious ass started waving to him at every spotting. Walking with him to classes. Even joined him for the extra credit studies.

He was perfect block of muscle with highest concentration of etiquette in his every single pore. Better than any finance bro ever.

It was only a matter of time before you dragged your new 'friend' to the bars. And the man was a beast with cheap college beer. Beer pong? He's in. Filthy grinding on dance floor? You're there trying to stop an orgy. Beating off creep? Yeah, you dragged him out of the bars.

So, the next morning waking next to him wasn't unexpected. You just did not expect the stoic guy with passion of eros to switch to a blushing mess. Albeit a hungover blushing mess.

That is how Nanami became your boyfriend. The most unlikely pairing according to your salty girlfriends.

But beyond the noisy college life and never ending god forsaken group projects, he was so gentle. As if a world with just two of you existed in the small studio apartment that you rented together.

Cuddling during movie nights, self manicures every Fridays, meal prepping on weekends after a hungover morning was what life became next to him.

As if smiling became easier. Hugging him felt natural. Your life molded itself around him.

You both got internships together. Spent summers making coffee runs together and then making out in the Manager's office in secret.

You were in bliss. People around you kept their eyes to your fingers. Looking for the confirmation that the world sought for your love for each other. And maybe, you, yourself wanted it. He was the one. You knew it.

Your graduation picture with him hold you both smiling at each other. He smiled with you. He was happy.

Until it struck him. The work beyond college dragged your boyfriend. As if the monotony of the world tugged him to the past you knew very little of.

It became easier to overlook each other. To bottle your frustration, when you could see him struggle. You had to help him, you reasoned with yourself. You could make him happy right?

You tried so hard. You became your old self. Smiled brighter for him. Partied, held him, you tried too damn hard to fight the cold dread seeping in your heart.

But you knew you could not keep him. He was leaving and you no matter how much you wished, could not hold on to him.

With a heart of stone, you kissed him goodbye. Became an amicable ex who understood him. Maybe you were a fool all along. All those people who had once warned you of your differences now seem to be mocking your failure to save your love.

He was gone and so was your heart.

You dated others. Tried to offer your heart but you did not possess it any longer. Nanami Kento took it with him.

Your steps paused. Your keys dropped as you rushed to him. Bloodied and battered. Burnt on his side, he was back on your doorstep.

"Kento!" You pull him to your lap dialing the emergency to the best of your abilities with your trembling fingers.

And just like that he was back. Broken and scarred but next to you. You did not ask of what he endured. You just held him close now that he was back. Your heart was back and beating with him.

[carrionhearted]

what is R!TGO about? I've been curious about watching it for a while, but I'm not too sure what the overall plot is

OHHHHH IM SO GLAD YOU ASKED!!!

It’s the not so distant future… an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet… MILLIONS DIE!!! But then a saviour emerges… a company called Gene Co, which offers organs on finance! Surgery now, debt payment later!

Gene Co carves out a new niche, surgery as a fashion statement! Surgery is on vogue, and a drug called Zydrate makes the intensive procedures feel like nothing at all! A black market version of the drug is sold by graverobbers, extracted from corpses… which there are a lot of. Gene Co has a monopoly on surgery and Zydrate otherwise.

And if you don’t pay back your debt to Gene Co? Then… theY SEND OUT THE REPO MEN!!!! WHO REPOSESS YOUR TRANSFERRED ORGANS!!! BY DISEMBOWELLING YOU WITH COMICALLY ABSURD GORE EFFECTS!!!! AND SINGING JOVIALLY WHILE THEY DOOOOO!!!!!!!

The movie itself starts when the founder of Gene Co, Rotti Largo, falls terminally ill. He must choose one of his three batshit insane children to inherit the company and its fortune. One of his children is a surgery addict, the other wears women’s skinned faces for fashion, and the last one stabs people whenever he’s angry. Which is always. He is always angry. And he really likes ripping open his shirt. And yelling.

It seems Rotti Largo has his eyes on someone *other* than his own kids though… a sheltered 17 year old girl who’s spent her life indoors because of an inherited blood disease, it’s just her and her very normal doting father! So how does Rotti know her? And why has he invited her to the opera tonight, to see the final performance of Gene Co’s beloved poster child Blind Mag? AND HOW MANY TERRIBLE GORE SCENES, TERRIBLE DIALOGUE EXCHANGES, EARLY 2000S EVANESCENCE MUSIC VIDEO-ESQUE FILTERS, CHEEZY SHOTS, ABSURD TWISTS AND TURNS, AND BATSHIT INSANE SCENES CAN WE CRAM INTO 1 HOUR AND 38 MINUTES?

This synopsis makes it sound like a somewhat coherent story. I promise you it is not. The execution of this plot is so bad it’s perfection. My fav response to the film from someone ik was “The first time I watched it I had a high fever and was sure I hallucinated some of it. I was wrong. It’s exactly how I remember. It’s just like that.” paraphrasing (hi if you see this :3). It’s gorey it’s campy it’s terrible and it takes itself so seriously. The line delivery is so comically bizarre. The gore has cartoon sound effects. The music actually slaps. The main character is so painfully Y/N. And the writer/ co-director cast himself to play the cool mysterious sexy dude that every woman falls at the feet of. And Paris Hilton is there. Everything about it is PERFECT. Number one favourite film of all time.