#his prowess in social situations is Incredible

[nectaric]

thinking about how actually smart zeus is and how frustrating it is when people reduce him to stupid old man thinks only with dick

anyway like this for a zeus starter bc i miss him and he ain’t even gone anywhere--

[silvreflames]

valkyrie leader nesta is very cool and all, but i really have to remind you that nesta doesn’t and never did want to be a warrior. she was forced to become one.

[junosmindpalace]

Heyy !! I love your saik k fic !!

Can I request a saiki kusuo x reader hcs in which the reader is a kind and sweet girl and kinda like itadori from jjk?? She extremely loyal and loving towards saiki

Thank you !! If u don't wanna write this it's okk :))

a/n: hi anon! thank you for your request and patience!

-You may not always understand Saiki, but you always jump in to help and defend him whenever the situation calls for it.

-Whether it be from uncomfortable situations or pushy people, you step in where you can to help the psychic out, knowing that he wasn’t a fan of social encounters.

-Your kindness is something Saiki appreciates beyond relief, and he takes solace in being able to simply exist around you without you annoying him or intruding into his business. 

-You’re mindful of not only his privacy and comfort, but also of others’, and you do your best not to make anyone uncomfortable.

-Your sweet and genuine nature, even if not intentional, helps Saiki get through his days at school. Whether it be you mumbling to yourself about a low grade or debating with your friends about something, Saiki can’t help but smile or chuckle under his breath.

-Bringing treats over to his house as an apology when you drop in unexpectedly. He acts annoyed but he’s truly not bothered (especially when you’re bringing him desserts).

-Rummaging through his video games and marathoning shows with him on weekends and long breaks off from school.

-Though you don’t push a lot especially if you see Saiki upset over it, you definitely encourage him to be more social and allow himself to have fun with others. 

-Sticks closer to you in group settings because he knows you can help him get out of tricky situations.

-Thanking him profusely every time he uses his powers to help you with something. You always tell him it's unnecessary but are grateful that he helps you nonetheless. Even with your constant insistence, he still tells you it’s more efficient.

-Subconsciously reciprocating the affection and care you show Saiki by him also helping you out of uncomfortable situations and paying attention to your habits and tells. 

-Exasperated by your patience with others, but also finds it admirable.

-Impressed whenever you show off a particular skill by accident, even more so when you brush off any praise, especially if you demonstrate incredible athletic prowess. 

-His parents are enamoured with you, especially since on the surface, it seems as if you two are complete opposites. They’re thankful their son has someone so kind-hearted looking after him and always welcome you into their home with open arms.

-Never tolerates disrespect toward you, especially if you only ever want to help. He usually uses his psychic powers to get back at bullies or rude people in general. Makes sure to be subtle about it though, because he knows you would scold him about it if he got caught.

-Generally does his best to look after you, especially since you're always looking after him. And though he isn't very vocal about it, he appreciates your meddling into his life more than he's ever able to convey.

[doodle-pops]

Lords of Gondolin | Dating Reader Who Has PTSD

Request: Headcanons on how the lords of Gondolin would support an SO with PTSD? (Assuming it’s from childhood, not only war, tho that’s probably true for most of middle earth by the fourth age LOL.) - Anon

A/N: I decided to make the request ambiguous, not specifying where the trauma came from and the type, and focused on how they would care for you as a survivor. So you, the reader, can decide the type of trauma.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Galdor

Galdor would be exceptionally patient and understanding, offering a steady presence that is always there to listen. He would never push you to talk about your trauma, always waiting for you to open up when you were ready.

His strong, comforting presence would often be felt in the form of gentle touches—a hand on the back, a warm embrace, or simply holding hands. He would use his physical presence to convey safety and support.

He’s aware that nighttime can be particularly daunting for someone with PTSD, Galdor would stay awake, watching over you to ensure you felt safe. Furthermore, he would often wake you from nightmares with soothing words and a calm demeanour.

As someone with a gentle touch and soul, he would create a safe space for you, meticulously arrange your living quarters or design a new wing in the estate to become a haven of peace and tranquillity.

Galdor would engage in activities that can help you to feel more grounded and present, such as gardening, walking through nature or a secluded section of the garden made for you, or crafting. He would even suggest special blends of herbs and incense to ease your nerves.

He would also encourage you subtly, helping you to engage in social situations and daily activities without feeling overwhelmed or alienated. He knows the fine balance between encouragement and pressure.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Ecthelion

Known for his musical prowess, Ecthelion would use his skills to soothe you. he would play soft, calming melodies on his flute, creating an environment of peace and tranquillity.

Thel would be incredibly attuned to your emotional needs, offering a shoulder to cry on and always ready with a comforting word. His empathetic nature would make him a perfect confidant.

He would often remind you of your safety, providing gentle reassurance when you feel anxious or triggered. His calm voice would be a constant source of comfort.

You can always count on his protective instincts to be heightened, always ensuring that your environment is secure. He would be super vigilant in keeping potential triggers at bay, creating a bubble of safety around you.

Thel would introduce you to mindfulness and relaxation techniques, guiding you through breathing exercises and meditation to help manage your stress and anxiety. He would even block off an area in his estate to construct a pool or fountain just for you to have your peaceful, meditative, alone moments.

Reading is something to expect with Ecthelion on evenings. He would choose stories that are both engaging and soothing, helping you to relax and feel a sense of comfort before sleep.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Glorfindel

Glorfindel’s physical would be a source of comfort, often holding you close, wrapping you in his arms or swaddling you in tons of blankets to make you feel safe. His physical presence would be a barrier against fear.

He does understand the need for distraction, so you can count on him taking you on gentle adventures—exploring nature, riding horses, or simply walking under the stars. These activities would help ground you in the present.

Given his extensive experiences and warrior background, Glorfindel would encourage you to learn self-defence or archery, empowering you to feel in control and capable of protecting yourself. This would be done with patience and care, ensuring it’s a positive experience.

Praising and encouragement are a thing to expect of him as well. Small victories would be celebrated, reinforcing your progress with positivity and encouragement. His enthusiasm would be infectious, lifting your spirits.

He would also use his experiences to share tales of heroism and bravery, drawing parallels to your own strength and resilience. You can bet his stories would serve as inspiration as a reminder of your inner power.

You can always count on his loyalty to be unwavering as he stands by your side through your struggles, reinforcing the fact that you are never alone.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Egalmoth

With his keen emotional intelligence, Egalmoth would express his empathy towards your needs intuitively. He would know when to give you space and when to offer comfort without being told.

We all know that Egalmoth does have a playful and childish side to him, so you can expect to come home one day and learn that he constructed an entirely new wing on the grounds just for you to have a safe space. Plus, it will be filled with all your favourite scented candles, flowers, colours and any other personal mementoes.

He is capable of expressing gentle communication, non-intrusive and always asking how you feel and what you need. Your emotional safety will always be prioritised above all others.

He may not have expressed himself as an eloquent musician like Ecthelion, but Egalmoth can still whip up a tune or request musicians to visit and play something soft or tell light-hearted tales accompanied by background music. Something to bring an extra smile to your face.

Expect him to be consistent and a reliable presence whom you can depend on no matter what. His reliability would be a cornerstone of your sense and safety.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Rog

Rog’s unwavering strength would be a pillar of support for you. He would be your rock, providing a sense of stability and security that they can always rely on.

He would engage you in physical activities that help release stress and tension, such as sparring, hiking, or working out together. These activities would also serve to strengthen your bond.

Note that Rog would have a straightforward and direct approach to dealing with PTSD, addressing issues head-on but with great sensitivity. He would always be honest, fostering trust through transparency.

He would understand that sometimes words aren’t necessary and that offering comfort through silent companionship is better. Just his simple presence, holding hands, or sitting together would be enough.

At nighttime, Rog would be incredibly attentive, holding you through your nightmares, whispering soothing words, and ensuring they feel safe until they fall back asleep.

He would focus on empowering and encouraging you to take small steps towards overcoming your fears, always there to catch you if you falter. You can’t possibly go wrong with him at your side.

𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ Maeglin

Maeglin’s own experiences with trauma would give him a deep understanding of your struggles, and he would use this empathy to connect with you on a profound level. His approach would be full of patience and deep understanding.

Comfort in quiet ways would be provided since he prefers quiet moments, such as reading together, sharing a meal, or simply sitting in silence. His presence would be a calming influence.

Maeglin would encourage you to express your emotions through creativity, whether it be writing, drawing, or crafting. He would often join in, creating alongside you. You might be surprised that he finally teaches you how to craft and bring you along to the workshop with him.

His protective instincts would be heightened, always ensuring your environment is safe and free from triggers. He would be vigilant, always looking out for potential sources of distress.

Maeglin would take the time to understand your specific triggers, helping and teaching you how to avoid them whenever possible and helping you to navigate your daily life with minimal stress. If certain triggers can’t be avoided, he’ll make your environment a safe space.

He would also gently encourage you to confront your fears at your own pace, always offering a hand to hold and a reassuring word. His support would be steadfast and unwavering.

Masterlist

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[witchcraftandburialdirt]

12 and 22 for Robin

✧ ━━ "𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐎 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄" 𝐎𝐂 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒 𝚁𝙾𝙱𝙸𝙽 𝙰. 𝙱𝙰𝚄𝙳𝙴𝙻𝙰𝙸𝚁𝙴 ; 𝙻𝙴𝙰𝙶𝚄𝙴 𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙴

12. Have they ever done something illegal? What was it? ━ Despite his rather amiable, charming nature; Robin's past is a mess of illegal activities as he climbed the ladder in the underground world of crime in Zaun. In his time there, he slowly adapted and Abel taught him almost everything he knows now ( No! Abel did not manipulate Robin to do any of this, he just helped him achieve his goals, whatever those goals were ). He soon learned to possess a monstrous charisma and learned an inhuman prowess for manipulation, and as seen in threads he is a very eloquent speaker and is incredibly persuasive/charismatic when he wants to be. A terrific planner, coming up with both long and short-term solutions to subdue enemies using a Machiavellian style in execution of those plans. He is happy to not be the center of attention and is satisfied with the role of puppeteer, unobtrusively pulling the strings to control or minimize other people’s influence. Robin can be extremely brutal if the situation calls for it, methodical in approach, yet he has never killed anyone himself, but … If you want me to list a few of the things he's done: - Aiding And Abetting - Assault And Battery - Blackmail - Breaking And Entering - Coercion - Conspiracy - Conspiracy To Murder - Counterfeiting - Destruction Of Property - Extortion - Fraud - Gross Negligence - Harboring A Fugitive - Illegal Possession And Use Of Firearms - Incrimination - Jailbreak - Kidnapping - Mafia Affiliation - Obstruction Of Justice - Racketeering - Sabotage - Smuggling - Stalking - Torture - Trespassing

22. Do they have any mental illnesses? ━ I think it's almost impossible for Robin to not; but I've always been wary diagnosing him with anything because I do not have the qualifications to do that. Rather I'll detail the traits of different illnesses he has, and I'll let you all draw your opinions from it. I went into his traits regarding NPD Here ; but he has a lot of ties to the Dark Triad (sans psychopathy). During his teen years he definitely went through an entire depressive episode that culminated in him making a pact with a demon so his suicidal ideation/survivor's guilt wouldn't eat him whole. These negative emotions continued up until and even after his death; but thankfully he seems to have found a sort of peace nowadays. Admittedly Robin did have what I imagine to be an anxiety disorder ( this I feel comfortable saying he had due to my own diagnosis with it haha ) in his teens too, being up in Piltover was a very stressful experience - however with Abel's assistance and teachings Robin was able to overcome this as well. I would say the most enduring part of his personality is his Machieavellian way of dealing with the world, but that is a personality construct and has never been classified as an illness; but is closley tied with anti-social personality disorder due to these interpersonal characteristics being common in individuals with APD. Again, I cannnot confirm or deny if he falls under any of these unmbrellas. He thinks unemotionally and logically when it comes to problem solving, and he has a very in depth understanding of how neurotypical people will react to certain situations/stimuli.

[the-golden-comet]

✨OC interaction Tag✨

Thank you for this tag, @illarian-rambling ! ✨

Your OC: Twenari

As the only daughter of Janaz's most successful and brutal smuggler, Twenari’s life was already destined to go a certain way. Her prodigy sorcery and incredible intelligence didn't help either. From a very young age, she was used more as a tool than a person, acting as living security for her mother’s shipments and witnessing many things a child should not. When she was twelve, she finally broke under the stress and ran away. Twenari’s goal in life is to become Illaros's greatest mage. Magic is her inspiration and purpose. She seeks to learn all she can about it, even if that means risking her own safety. Despite her intensity and lofty intellect, Twenari is also a young girl. She struggles in situations she's not familiar with (namely social ones) and represses her emotions way too much. She doesn't really know how to act her age. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, and tree identification. Her manners are impeccable, but sometimes overpowered by her insatiable curiosity.

My OC: Tenshi

Tenshi is a 431 year old celestial archangel (still a youngster. Translates to 20 in Earth Realm), son of the sun goddess Amaterasu. One of the powers bestowed upon him during the immaculate conception was the Gift of Raiden—so, he is attuned to lightning. His brothers, the Archangels, were tasked with training Tenshi and honing his righteous power in order to protect the Earth Realm….but the methods of the Seven Archangels were a bit….harsh.

Tenshi, finally growing impatient with his lack of progress, escapes the Heavenly Realms to hide on Earth from his brothers. Donning a mortal disguise, he lands in a futile forest in Japan, hitting just about every branch on the way down (he’s fine). Now, finally a “human,” he is free to explore the Earth Realm, practice his powers in secret, all while trying to maintain a low profile so his brothers don’t find, catch, and drag him back to the Heavenly Realms.

Their Interaction:

Both Twenari and Tenshi share the wayward life in that they both ran away from family to go off on their own paths, and to escape the expectation out onto them. They can find their common grounds by their magical prowess, as both are prodigal in its uses.

Both would figure out the world together as they don’t always act their age; Tenshi has a naiveté where he sees Earth through a bright lens…ironically, much better than his life in the Heavenly Realms. Both of them struggle socially, but can find common ground in their love of nature and trees. Tenshi would be more than happy to listen to Twenari describe her hobbies, and is excited to learn more about the natural world around him through these nature walks and talks

That was fun! I will leave this tag +open for anyone else who wants to interact with my OC 💖✨

[scrunglepaws]

Some more attribute scales- this time the more interesting ones (imo). For a key to know who's who, see the original post. Otherwise, peek under the read more for some more context on these ones. I didn't talk about every single character, just some things I thought were noteworthy.

Puts Others or Self First? Nine is just canon Nine in this sense. You know how it goes. cT Tails has always been alone, so he can’t afford to put others ahead of himself. He has a big heart and often desires to, though. If he actually got close friends, a mate, community, ect, I’m sure he’d steadily start sliding towards the right. sP Kit is SUPER tricky because he’s essentially cut himself off from others and is intently trying to put himself first. But his literal gosh dang coding is to serve others (specifically Surge, but the fawning nature bleeds into others easily). So he can VERY easily swing all the way over to the right, to the point of his own detriment, if he’s not extremely diligent. Sails spent his entire life in closeknit communities, brought up in a culture that deeply ingrains the importance of cooperation into you. He’s actually considered kind of self-serving in his society due to his somewhat lazy, carefree nature. But that still lands him pretty easily to the right in Mobian society. He looks out for others. And if you’re a loved one? He’ll lay down his life for you, no question. K-Tails is like canon Tails, so of course he’s putting others first all the time. Mangey wants everyone to get along and be happy; he’ll do whatever it takes! Folklore Tails is like canon Tails but… Extreme. He’ll work himself to damn near death to help others. Way to his detriment. It’s not healthy.

Confidence Mangey and Sails tend to be overconfident… Especially Mangey. cT Kit struggles with confidence a bit because of shitty people in his life that put him down. *coughStarlinecough* >_> cT Tails is just a bit of a bashful guy in general. He knows he’s pretty capable overall, but will crumble if actually given a compliment. Aw, shucks! Folklore Tails is an extreme version of this. And Nine, oh boy. He hides his shyness under a well-maintained mask of haughtiness and rudeness. He is very easily embarrassed in social situations since he has zero experience with them. Take Nine from the show and tack another 10+ years of isolation onto him. He’s not doing well.

Humbleness But weirdly, Nine can be very cocky when it comes to certain things, like his prowess with machinery and whatnot. The shyness is more about personal and emotional stuff. Kelpie is normally incredibly cocky just because he’s so strong and has never had any problem easily overpowering and dominating his prey. Mangey generally has a bit of an ego just because he’s so self-sufficient and proud of his accomplishments and skills. Folklore Tails is so dang unconfident despite how incredibly skilled he is! 8( But even if he was more confident, I don’t see him ever growing an ego. He just wants to help; he doesn’t need praise or fame.

Openness Nine and sP Kit will bend over backwards not to share personal info because, who knows, you might find a way to use it against them! They’re not paranoid at all!! Sails is deceptively secretive- his mannerisms generally give the impression that he’s very open and has nothing to hide. But he’s a good liar (even to himself, but that’s… another thing altogether >_>). Kelpie ain’t got shit to hide; he don't care. Mangey and cT Tails are so open that they’re um, likely to overshare. o_O

Affection Affection in a general sense (not specifically romantic), more in terms of physicality. As in: Mangey will snuggle anyone anytime anywhere. He's always giving little shoulder touches, tail brushes, kisses, nuzzles... He has no filter for affectionate touch. And it's usually all platonic, which has led to confusion in others- especially with the kisses. xD Sails is also a really touchy-feely dude, but is very picky with who receives this affection. Just family and close friends, really. Or people he's flirting with. K-Tails is about average- he’s chill with hugs, but is more keen on fist bumps and high fives. Tbh, I’m kind of unsure with Kelpie Kit- he might be farther to the left? Nine is INTENSELY AWKWARD with receiving affection because that is just completely alien to him. Touching? In a nice way? That isn’t being punched in the face? Wtf even is that??? Folklore Tails has a warm heart, but he’s just not one to initiate touch like, ever. He’s a bit awkward to receive it as well, just because he generally likes his personal space. It doesn’t bother him per se, it’s just… Not his thing. Idk.

Not Romantic vs MUSHY To be clear, this has no bearing on their aro/ace status (that's a different scale). More in the uhhh, traditional sense? Nonphysical affection, sorta??? Anyway! Sails. He’ll tell you every day how beautiful and wonderful you are, bring you breakfast in bed, give you a massage, write and perform love songs for you, listen to and confide in you… Dude is mashed potatoes mushy. More than anything, he craves emotional intimacy with his partner and that just kinda adds to it. It’s so funny that his Kit is on the opposite side. Sdfjlsd It’s okay; they’ll make it work. Oh and Nine? He doesn’t know HOW, but like… He would TRY to be romantic for his partner… And would probably kind of suck at it, but in a really endearing fashion. Except no he wouldn’t, who told you that, shut the *(@# up, he’ll kill you.

Prefers to be Alone or with Others? This is sort of a combination of intro/extrovert and social/asocial. Folklore Tails can straight up be a hermit for the rest of his life and be completely content. However, he stays near society because he loves to help people. He’s incredibly introverted and can be drained by others easily, but he in no way dislikes others because of this. Kelpie likes to be alone primarily, but is content with being in the silent company of very close, trusted individuals. Nine prefers to be alone out of necessity. Since it’s all he’s ever known, social situations give him anxiety. But at the same time he’s very lonely and craves emotional connection… He’d be very happy to have 1-2 close friends and/or a partner, but doesn’t like crowds/parties. Kit is in a very similar boat to Nine, except he doesn’t know what he really wants. Sails spent his entire life in close quarters with others, with basically zero privacy. He’s used to it, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t absolutely love having moments truly to himself. He likes a balance. cT Tails is just incredibly lonely and would prefer to have friends or just be in good company most of the time. K-Tails loves to be around others, but he’s usually just so dang busy… Mangey absolutely languishes without social interaction for too long.

[cerise-tears]

on aphelios

I haven’t seen Shrek. 

That’s not entirely true. I’ve seen the first... fifteen minutes? My cousins were watching it one Christmas and I happened to be in the room. It didn’t really interest me at the time. But I haven’t seen the full movie, much to the horror of my peers. At this point it’s a recurring bit, and if I watched Shrek I wouldn’t have that anymore. What would be the point?

I am constantly in awe of people who put “CEO of *insert char here*” in their bios, descriptions, regardless of fandom. I have read countless fanfiction and headcanons about Victoria Chase, tried my hand at some fanfiction that I hated because I find my writing pretentious and lofty, commissioned people to draw her, etcetera, and I would never call myself the CEO of Victoria Chase, or assume any such divine knowledge. That’s the beauty of reading art - it’s the ability to have infinite discussions with people about how they’d see the character in various situations. I don’t call myself the “____ gal” for anyone. I worry not invoking this makes me seem like just a casual enjoyer of things. I want to be taken as seriously as any insane person here. 

I want to disregard the community around Settphel. I want to disregard the racism, disregard the fanatics, and talk about the ship itself. I want to talk about how I don’t see Aphelios as stunted emotionally, but socially. I want to talk about how I wish Alune hadn’t been his sister, but instead his only friend. I want to talk about the frustrating “both sides bad” nature to the Solari/Lunari conflict and how if we wanted better storytelling Aphelios should not exist in his current state. But I can’t do any of that because the fans are the ship. Through a cascade of circumstances from the origins as a lite crackship, to genuine dipshits saying Sett is “too cool to be into men”, to Aphelios being a little too good of a character to self insert as, to a genuine lack of proper queer rep, there is a grafting that cannot be untethered. 

I want to be so good of a writer that there is sorcery in my words. That I could show someone that they are wrong about something and have them change on a fundamental, primal level. I want to be able to curse someone and have them thank me. And when I can’t even do that with my favorite characters, characters that have a head start from excellent writers laying the groundwork, it fills me with a profound despair that in fact I will never be that good. I will always just be the town heretic, shaking my fist at the passerby telling them that life could be better, that they’re thinking about it all wrong, that they could be drinking wine instead of tar. I don’t want to be known for swatting cups out of people’s hands. Maybe they’ve been thirsty for their whole lives. 

Aphelios drinks noctum, a toxic plant that constricts his vocal chords and causes him immense pain in exchange for incredible prowess. He also gets to hear his sister, but he can’t talk to her. I think that’s worse than being alone. I think that sometimes I feel that way trying to engage with league lore. I think I’ve been granted incredible knowledge but can never communicate it. I think I am literally Aphelios, practiced and intelligent and cool and alone. 

I think I’m no better than his fans. 

[hannibalismos-jaaneman]

Hi, I hope your exams go well :> and if you would like to spare me some of your time in the future I would like to ask for a wand analyze:

Hawthorn, dragon heartstring, 12 ½, unyielding

hello. thankd you for your wishes they did go really well. and i am so incredibly sorry for replying so late... i haven't had much will power to open my inbox and answer all these asks but i am finally trying, so i hope this analysis will be worth your long wait and thank you for choosing me to analyse your wand.

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wand wood: hawthorn wands are peculiar for choosing masters with a sort of inner turmoil that matches the somewhat chaotic and shifty nature of the wood itself. it works best for both healing as well as dark magic which is a direct translation of their masters' traits into their own nature. but there is one thing that is rare in hawthorn wand masters; they have prowess at their craft which is often unparalleled and usually have a very changeable nature. another peculiarity of the wand is its tendency to backfire and produce explosive magic if handled the worng way, hence requiring a steady and prodigal master.

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wand core: dragon heartstring core with hawthorn would make for an equally changeable wand as the master. although dragon heartstring cores a difficult to switch to dark magic even though they are capable of the largest variety of magic, they often yield when the master presents a certain willingness to change that is often absent in most people.

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wand length: a fairly long wand length represents a master who has the respect of their peers and a good reputation among their social and personal circles. this might show that the enigmatic personality of the master draws people in and keeps them engaged, wanting the master's attention and hence harboring a certain amount of regard for them to get their approval.

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wand flexibility: an unyielding flexibility might seem to contradict the rest of the wand's features but it actually quite complements them. for the wand it means fierce loyalty and for the master, a strong sense of self. the master abides by fixed principles in their life which might sound opposite to the wand wood but it isn't. the master in themselves is full of contradictions and paradoxes which makes them unique which doesn't necessarily have to mean that the master is unaware of themselves. they might have an ever changing moral compass and a sense of easy insight or empathy that allows them to change themselves accoring to situations and adapt better than most.

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lorist's conclusion: the wand and master may make a volatile pair but they have unparalleld potential. the master might seem absent to most people but to the ones who they are close to, they are complex and intriguing, often inspiring interest in people to explore their multi faceted personality. they might be mysterious, dark and metaphysical on the one hand and whimsical, charming and shy on the other. they have incredible amount of potential to adapt but often choose to remain within their comfort zone.

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p.s. again, really sorry for making this so late. and sorry for any spelling errors as well.

[yorprincess]

Who are We?

The Muse

Name: Yolanda (Yor) Briar Forger Codename: Thorn Princess Sex/Gender: Cis Female Sexuality: Demisexual Age: 27 Public Occupation: Berlint City Hall clerk Secret Occupation: Assassin Family: Loid Forger (husband) (Main Verse), Yuri Briar (brother), Anya Forger (Stepdaughter/Adopted daughter - verse dependent)

Appearance

Hair: Mid/Low back length black hair, she usually styles it in a bun at the base of her neck with two long strands in front of her ears secured by a headband. Sometimes she will braid the bun. Eyes: Reddish-Brown, depending on the light they will look almost scarlet Complexion: Fair, tans easily. Has several scars from her years as an assassin (including a long one between her breasts, several knicks on her wrists, and a gunshot scar on her buttocks), and her hands are very calloused from her stilettos and the typewriter she uses at her day job.

Her Story

Yolanda was born in East Nielsburg and is the eldest of the Briar siblings. She has one younger brother, Yuri, who has always called her Yor, and the nickname stuck. She doesn’t go by her birth name, especially after her parents died. Yor was eight when she became an orphan and the sole caregiver for her brother. She struggled to provide for him for several years, mainly hunting and foraging in the woods surrounding their home. When she turned ten, the foraging and hunting weren’t enough anymore as Yuri needed to attend school. In her desperate search for a job, she caught Garden’s attention and naively accepted the position. Under the instruction of the man known only as Shopkeeper and Matthew McMahon, she grew from a timid Rose Bud into the formidable and deadly Thorn Princess. After her brother graduated from school, the two siblings moved to Berlint when Yuri accepted a job in Ostania’s Foreign Affairs Department. Yor was given a job at the local city hall as a clerk as a cover for her assassin job. A few months into this arrangement, Yuri found an apartment of his own and moved out. After a year of living alone, she ran into Loid and Anya Forger at Monicca and Mona’s Tailor shop…and nothing was the same again.

Personality

Due to the circumstances of her childhood, Yor lacks most social skills. She will initially come off as aloof, almost robotic in her day-to-day communications with coworkers and strangers, only speaking when spoken to. Conversely, she keeps her head in dangerous situations and is very polite in the midst of an assassination. Yor has a strong Maternal/Big Sister instinct and is very protective of those whom she cares about (namely Yuri and Anya, though Loid fits in there somewhere). Her thought process does have a tendency to dive into murder and violence, but on the other hand, she is quite gullible, almost naive. Lastly, she is quite insecure, especially about most of her “normal” abilities - be that interacting normally with others, cooking, being a good mother, etc. While she is confident enough in her fighting prowess, her insane strength does mean she needs to restrain herself at all times (outside of assassination, of course).

Abilities

Strength: Yor has almost superhuman strength. Some of this has to do with how active she is, but most of it is natural to her. She’s always been stronger than her peers, even taking down a wild hog when she was 8 with her bare hands and fighting a bear in her teens. Speed and Stamina: She is pretty fast and agile, able to complete several feats of gymnastics and run for several miles without getting tired. Durability: Yor is able to take and deal dozens of hits before beginning to “feel it.” She is also immune to most poisons. Cleaning: Yor is “Incredibly neat” and is able to deep clean any space, removing everything from the mildest food stains to bodily fluids. This is the one ability she refers to as "normal." Intelligence and Intuition: While not nearly as bright as her husband, Yor is very knowledgeable regarding the human body and is able to read the room depending on the situation. She's fairly good at helping defuse situations unless her brother or alcohol are involved. She can immediately tell if someone is looking at her. Weaknesses: Alcohol, Cooking, Lying

The Mun!

Hi! I’m Rachel. 30F. It’s been several years since I last RPed, but I’m looking forward to trying this out! I am an avid reader/watcher of SxF and am up to date on the story in the Manga. I’m also a fanfic writer. You can find me under @rlbbackup or as RachelLyseBrook on AO3!

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JJ Redick: A Sharpshooter's Journey Through the NBA

Overview

Greetings and welcome to our blog, where we highlight JJ Redick, one of the most prolific shooters in NBA history. Renowned for his lethal precision outside the arc and unwavering work ethic, Redick has established a fantastic career in the top basketball league in the world over the course of more than ten years. Come along as we examine his life story, accomplishments, and long-lasting influence on basketball.

Success in College and Early Life

On June 24, 1984, Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick was born in Cookeville, Tennessee. While attending Duke University and becoming one of the most decorated players in school history, he initially attracted national recognition. In addition to winning three ACC titles with the Blue Devils, Redick was recognized with multiple awards, including the 2006 Naismith College Player of the Year title, for his outstanding shooting ability and leadership on the court.

NBA Draft Selection and Professional Career

Following an exceptional collegiate career, Redick declared for the NBA Draft, with the Orlando Magic selecting him 11th overall in 2006. His ability to come off screens and catch and shoot with precision, along with his rapid release and deadly accuracy, made him one of the league's best three-point shooters very soon. Redick has played for a number of NBA clubs over his career, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Magic, and New Orleans Pelicans.

Three-Point Expert and Experienced Leadership

Redick has been admired for his shooting prowess and seasoned leadership both on and off the floor throughout his NBA career. In addition to being a mentor and role model for younger players, he has consistently placed in the top half of the league in three-point shooting %. Redick has gained the respect of teammates, coaches, and supporters alike due to his work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to perfection.

Playoff Performance and Titles

Despite not having won an NBA championship yet, Redick has had a great deal of success in the postseason, going on several deep runs with different teams. His teams have competed against the best in the league on the biggest stages thanks to his clutch shooting and seasoned presence, which have proven to be crucial assets in high-stress playoff circumstances.

Off-Court Business and Charity

In addition to his accomplishments on the basketball court, Redick is involved in a number of charitable and off-court projects. His popular podcast, "The Old Man and the Three," features conversations with coaches, experts, and other athletes from many sports-related fields. Redick also participates in philanthropic endeavors that support community development, social justice, and education.

History and Significance

JJ Redick's status as one of the best shooters in NBA history is assured as he nears the end of his playing career. His work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to excellence inspire future generations of basketball players, and his influence goes well beyond the basketball court. Redick will continue to have an influence on basketball for years to come, whether he is coaching up-and-coming talent or making clutch three-pointers in crucial situations.

In summary

JJ Redick's journey from NBA sharpshooter to collegiate standout is evidence of his commitment, tenacity, and passion for the game of basketball. We applaud him for his accomplishments to the sport and wish him continued success in all of his future pursuits as he continues to leave his imprint on the court and beyond.

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MS Dhoni Achievements

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with each passing moment, it became apparently clear that the princess regent was incredibly far over her head; especially in regard to matters including the military force that was the unsullied. whilst she had heard rumours of them being without their manhood, and their military prowess, she did not fully grasp the severity of the situation in having the unsullied on their borders. "and will you tell me about these…men." her voice trailed slightly, for she found herself wondering if she could even call them that considering the obvious. her gaze broke with the wyl of wyl in such a comment, and she found herself inwardly cursing for no doubt making her realisation apparent in her tone of voice.

"the unsullied, my lord." she finished, her body and her shoulders straightening, as though she were attempting to grasp back control of the narrative. "are they much of a burden to have breathing upon our necks?"

myriam allyrion was walking confidence, or at least it appeared in such a way. an air of pride, of knowledge of her social standing, of sensuality and temper. but matters such as this, were another game entirely. at the mention of the liege lord, myriam's facial expression remained still, though she could hardly stand to hear about the reckless tornado that was the bloodroyal. perhaps she would never entirely let go his unwillingness to aid in his own family's blood; especially in those early days following the prince's death.

she found him entirely selfish, and would never understand the affection the sword of the morning held for the man. or the wyl of wyl, if rumours were to be believed. at the mention of a map, myriam's eyes brightened slightly, thankful to have some reference she could look at. house allyrion was not a marcher house, and whilst she often heard reports from the border, there was only so much she could piece together. the dornish marches, were the name; it said enough, regardless of what loopholes the dragon king tried to make.

"let us see." she commented, standing to her feet to look over the table and at the map. and then her gaze followed it, and her brows furrowed slightly. in concentration, mostly; trying to notice the important houses. there was one that seemed to confuse her. "is nightsong not the seat of some new valyrian lord?" she asked, looking back up at him, bangles clinking as she extended her hand to place her finger there. nightsong was the stormlands, was it not? did they have a claim there? how could she not even know this herself.

at the mention of the reach, myriam's expression hardened slightly; her jaw becoming firm in place. "yes, there is no use in possibly sparking something on two sides. even if they cannot push in, we will loose much there." her arms folded over the bare skin between her choli and her deep brown shades of her skirts, adorned with bronze thread: she was thinking. "would building tunnels secretly even be a possibility?" she asked, flickering her dark gaze upon him, remaining at the map rather than moving back to sit down. "surely we would be seen."

“He could be.” Ryon nodded his head, the man could be a eunuch belonging to the Dragon King or he could be a lost man wandering without his cock. Regardless he would be as instructed and so far it seemed there was no instruction and as such he would send the word to have the man added to the earth, the bone way where his bones would bleach in the sun and he would be yet another reminder of what happened to those who didn’t belong wandering in to their lands to closely. It was too bad he wasn’t Targaryen.

Ryon smiled, “and I will gladly be there to speak on behalf of those from the marches. Along my Princess dowager and my liege Lord should he also be required to be there.” Ryon could only assume he wouldn’t be the only one there. He was a man of temper, the Dornish blood that ran through his veins was hot, temperamental. Even his mother was of a more temperamental stock, and she was not of the marches. Marcher lords were the sort of men who would walk into war and come out on the other side singing songs of glory.

“I have a map. It’s a map I’ve been wanting to show you.” He stood and walked over to the door and reached out then came back and rolled the small scroll out. The map itself was inflammatory to any who did not call Dorne home. The border went from Nightsong to what he’d heard Stormlanders call “Summerhall”. “I think we could put this forth and perhaps, just maybe, it would open up room for negotiations.” He knew it would fail but he would try if was what the Princess dowager wanted from him. Ryon Wyl followed orders, always.

“I’ve not touched the Reachmen’s marches for it could get in the way of what I understand is a return to the breadbasket.” A common term used to reference the Reach, the play where the people bountiful and so were their fields. Grain was important. “And,” he pointed at Prince’s Pass, “this is where routes cross the most, could be good place to meet. Out in the open, House Fowler at our backs, could even fill pockets and tunnels with men should they get…bold during the conversation we could have a dragon for a pet.” And again he smiled, mischief gleaming.

[dungeons-are-too-cold]

Season 12 Episode 13: "Spencer"

Can I just say, Season 12 episode 13 "Spencer" makes me so incredibly upset and I wish I could go back and fix it personally.

Like okay, it's not like a bad episode. It's well written, the suspense is there, it's interesting no doubt.

However

This. Is. Not. Spencer.

Like, I'm honestly kind of pissed as to how this whole thing has started playing out. I recognize that there was a need to make sure Matthew could step away from the show and work on personal projects but the way that they handled so much of Reid's absences makes me just sick to my stomach honestly.

It might be the fact that I consumed the 12 years worth of content up to this point in a relatively short time span, (its been about a month of me watching the show, trying to finish it up to season 12 before it leaves Netflix) but I feel like I know these characters better than I know myself. I have carefully watched the last 12 seasons, I've seen them react to some scary shit and get through fucking awful things in their personal lives. Not a single thing about Spencer would lead him into something this legally precarious.

there is so much that I do understand, like his reliance and trust in experimental medicine (he is a man of science, *cough cough* three PhDs), and his extreme desire to logically fix things and have an answer for everything because that's how he functions and has always functioned. That part about his situation I get, especially when it comes to taking care of his mom, something he has been doing since his dad left. He is fiercely protective of the people that he loves.

However, Dr. Spencer Reid is not an idiot. He would have done his research about what was in those vials. He would have made sure that nothing in the medicine was illegal stateside. He would have known better.

Spencer has made it his business to know everything about everything. It's not even necessarily intentional all of the time, due to the whole memory thing, but knowing everything gives him a sense of control. I know this because I am the exact same way. The security comes from not being able to be surprised, because surprises are always bad, especially in his line of work (and especially considering how this turned out). Consider season 11 episode 11, "Entropy", when Spencer first meets Cat Adams. The whole plot of that episode is based around the fact that Cat prepared for every possible scenario, but Spencer prepared beyond that. He thought of every single detail, he knew for a fact that he could take her down no matter what happened, and he was even able to do so when the plans changed and they had to save all of the people from the bomb on the city gas line. People's lives were on the line, Spencer prepared, and Spencer won.

I can hear the arguments now against this point. "Well Spencer had his team with him then, and he didn't in Mexico," and "Well when his mother is involved, he's to close to think that logically about it," but to those I say politely shut the fuck up. To me, these are both faulty arguments and let me tell you why.

First let's tackle the team argument. Yes his team was there day-of to help take Cat down, but Spencer had to do a lot of preparation before they even sent him into that room with her. As you may recall, the entire plan itself was Spencer's idea. He suggested going undercover. he knew that if cover was blown, she would be more likely to negotiate with a peer. He led the entire conversation with very minimal input from his team who were in his ears the whole time. Spencer masterfully negotiated through that situation because he planned. He considered every possible scenario that could have happened, he made predictions, and he prepared accordingly. That is the work of a genius, which he is, not just in abstract intellect but in social prowess and essentially psychological warfare. This is a man who thinks things through.

Through the entirety of the drug acquisition process over the last few months, Reid was not thinking things through. It's very clear to any viewer that Spencer was clouded and reckless which is entirely unlike himself. Even in the most desperate and delicate of situations, he has never hesitated or failed to read every case file, scour every possible corner of a case, and recognize something that no one else could see because of it. Reid would not have just accepted that the medicine was fine. He would have at least wanted to know the fucking ingredients, examine the validity of this drug he would be giving his mother. Even in his most desperate state to help his mom, he wouldn't have been this stupid about it. He couldn't afford to be that stupid about it, because it was his own mother after all.

Which brings me to the next argument, that he wasn't thinking straight because it had to do with his sick mother. I call bullshit on that too because who in their right mind would give their mother experimental medicine if they had no idea what was in it, especially Dr. Spencer "I am going to attempt to play every single possible combination of chess moves ever" Reid. He is nothing if not thorough. Under no circumstance could anyone every convince me that Reid would not have inquired about the ingredients before he was in a fucking jail cell drugged out of his mind in Mexico and only at the prompt of drug testing by Mexican police.

Granted, I am on the first episode of this arc, so maybe they handle some of this. Only time will tell. However, I do not believe that they will be able to convince me that this is normal or expected behavior from Spencer. There is no way to explain this happening other than meta writing reasons of Matthew needing to be able to step away, which feels really irresponsible story wise. There are so many better ways to have handled the absences and this is truly my least favorite of the infinite possibilities of excuses they could have used.

I will probably reblog this and build my opinion as I watch more, but let me tell y'all I am upsettti spaghetti about this and it makes my stomach hurt.

[anonbeeishere]

Secret Princes Wilbur and Tommy AU

the sleepy bois are the ruling family of the antarctic empire, which is one of the largest and strongest kingdoms in the world

it goes king phil, crown prince technoblade, and princes wilbur and tommy

the royal family has a tradition where, in order to connect with their people and learn other cultures, each member of the royal family will leave to travel the world at age 15 with one or two trusted people. when tommy turns 15 he leaves with wilbur

the point of this journey is that no one knows theyre the princes, so they just dont tell anybody and like walk or ride horseback everywhere.

they send a letter home at least once a week to let their family know theyre safe and where they are.

they pick up tubbo somewhere along the way and he & tommy become best friends and he travels with them

they dont tell him anything for a while but once theyre sure they can trust him they do

he figured it out a long ass time ago tho lmao

so they travel as a trio for a while

shortly after tommy turns 16 they come upon the lands of the dream smp

they send a letter back to phil saying theyre gonna stop there for a while and then continue on later

and then the letters just stopped

phil & tech get like. SUPER WORRIED bc theyve lost all contact with their family

so they decide to go there themselves and send a messenger ahead of them asking for an urgent diplomatic meeting.

(meanwhile wilbur decided Hey Drugs Are Nice Actually and started a revolution bc he wanted to sell them and just,,,,, forgot,,,,,, about sending letters back home)

by the time phil & techcno got worried enough to go find them the whole election had gone down so theyre exiled and in pogtopia when they get there

the people who show up to the meeting are dream, eret (since theyre technically King), and schlatt and his cabinet (george quackity and tubbo)

phil calls the meeting to order and tells them that his eldest and youngest sons had gone on their Journey and that the last theyd been heard from was in this area, so “If anyone has heard anything about my sons, Princes Wilbur and Tommy, please, we haven’t heard from them in months.”

chaos ensues

tubbo just spends this whole meeting holding back laughter bc this is honestly so funny to him

dreams like “oh fuck i SHOT the prince of the antarctic empire”

schlatt is trying to think of ways to turn this in his favor

tubbo pipes up “hi mr king philza i know where they are! i’m tubbo!”

and phil lights up like “oh tubbo! my sons have told me so much about you!”

(quack george & eret are just sitting in shocked silence the whole time)

so the meeting comes to an end and tubbo offers to go get the two missing princes while everyone else waits in manburg

so word got out that the king and crown prince of the antarctic empire were paying the smp a visit and so theyve attracted a bit of a crowd

(its basically everyone who wasnt in the meeting)

everyone who was there is still kinda in shock so no one says anything

phil & techno (but mostly phil bc “oh no social situations”) talk to the people of manburg while waiting on tubbo and phil gets into a conversation with niki about whats been going down around here. he learns about all the war & election stuff from her.

meanwhile she is INCREDIBLY curious about why theyre here and no ones said anything yet but she doesnt want to ask bc yknow. royal family & all

and then techno is rugby tackled by a flying tommy. like “teeeeEEEEEECHNOOOOOOO” B A M

everyone around them is like. horrified. bc techno being techno has a reputation for his battle prowess and bloodthirstiness so theyre like “oh god is he going to be murdered”

but no. phil just busts a gut laughing at the boys on the ground while techno complains in his typical deadpan tone

tommy starts rambling at techno and about a minute later here comes wilbur & tubbo.

they see the sheer confusion happening and tubbos like “did you not tell them??” phil: “and miss out on this? no way”

(phil can have a little chaos. as a treat)

after phil stops laughing he pries tommy off of techno and pulls both his missing boys into a hug like “oh god i was so worried you didnt write for months i didnt know if you were even alive” and they both feel so guilty and apologise and they just hug for a minute

(tommy grabs techno & drags him in too)

and when phil’s done reassuring himself that his boys are ok he does a COMPLETE 180. he grabs them both by the ear like “now whats this i hear about you starting wars in foreign countries??? i taught you better than to start shit with potential allies!!”

everyone around them is so fuckin confused. niki’s just like “uh,,,, tubbo? do you know whats going on?”

he just casually says “oh i forgot you guys didnt know! yeah tommy and wilbur are princes of the antarctic empire”

“.......WHAT”

wilbur & tommy get scolded for a solid 20 minutes while the entire population of manburg goes through the realization that these idiots are royalty. fundy & niki get over it the quickest & fundy decides to be a lil shit

(so in this au fundy isnt really wilburs son but instead he’s accidentally called wilbur dad MULTIPLE TIMES so its become a running joke between the members of the former l’manburg that fundy is his son)

so after the Scolding he walks up to wilbur like “hey DAD why dont you introduce me to my grandpa?”

wilburs like “FUNDY NO- ugh dad this is our friend fundy. he keeps calling me dad by mistake so now we call him my son as a joke”

“..... i cant believe im already a grandfather” (tommy laughs so hard he falls over again)

techno and phil can’t stay for too long after they make sure everything is okay so they stay for like a week to get to know will & tommy’s friends (and techno does a bit of Threatening @ dream & schlatt so they stop with the serious fighting shit)

they also do some ~~~~politics talk~~~~ to smooth everything over bc like. they DID start a revolution in a foreign country

tommy gets his discs back as part of it but phil immediately takes them away for the rest of the time he’s there

will & tommy decide they want to stay at least a little while longer bc they have friends there and dont want to leave quite yet. phil lets them but they have to promise not to start any more wars and schlatt decides to be smart for once and revokes the banishment so its mostly,,, well not peaceful bc this IS the dream smp but theres not any more big wars at least

and at some point everyone goes to visit the antarctic empire and see where tommy & wilbur grew up and realize how COLD it is there

[rev-pirate]

An Analysis of c!Technoblade

I’ve been stewing on the contents of this post (essay lets be real) for literal months now and I need to get it out of my brain so here we go-- (traditional disclaimer that this is all about the characters unless specified otherwise)

For those unaware, the enneagram is a personality type system that (as I understand it) emphasizes growth, stress, and responses to trauma and conflict. It highlights basic fears and desires and how these things impact decision making, personality, and action as well as how mental health plays a key role in all of it. It’s a very versatile system and as such it’s become one of my favorite tools for both analyzing and writing characters with more Depth. There are nine base personality types in the enneagram and it gets more complicated from there but rather than explain it all at once I’ll do it while I go as it becomes relevant. The way I see it, Technoblade is an Eight. Wilbur is also an eight, as confirmed by cc!Wilbur himself who actually got his inspiration for his character from the song Eight by Sleeping at Last (one of my favorite bands of all time and favorite songs. when I tell you I freaked out when I heard Will talking about the enneagram and SAL and confirming what I thought about c!Wilbur’s enneagram type oh my lord--). Which is why I say that the enneagram is so versatile. Because Technoblade and Wilbur are both eights in vastly different ways. While this post is largely about Technoblade, I will also be discussing Wilbur’s character as a talking point comparison from time to time to illustrate what I mean. I hope this makes at least a little bit of sense. And since this is going to get long... catch you under the break

An 8′s most basic desire is to be in control of themselves and their situation. They fear the idea of people having power over them. They are motivated to be self-reliant, to prove their strength, and to be important. This can manifest in different ways. A desire for power over others, or the abolishment of power structures entirely. Wilbur craves power because he doesn’t want others to have power over him. He doesn’t like being told No. He has to Stick It To The Man. He has to be in control. He has to be in charge. He craves the challenge of it all. Technoblade wants no one to have power over him or over anyone else. His dislike of people having power over him manifested into his anarchistic beliefs of freedom and equality, of the abolishment of power structures and also in his physical prowess. He became physically powerful to find security in the hopes that it would limit challenges to his autonomy because he’s incredibly vulnerable on the social axis.

Interestingly, Eights tend to have a very physically commanding presence naturally in the way they hold themselves. It’s in the way they walk, the way they talk, the way they present themselves, etc., and this presence intimidates people and also makes people naturally look to them for leadership in group settings. This is true of both Techno and Wilbur but is antithetical to Techno’s desires while in support of Wilbur’s. Techno wishes to abolish power structures but is blind to the fact that his presence alone creates one even if he doesn't want it to and I find that very interesting. Ie. when building the syndicate room, Technobalde made sure there were two chairs on all sides of the table. Phil later broke one chair and made a head of the table implying someone would be in charge in meetings and that presumably that would be Techno. Technoblade then broke that chair and put two back down again to even it out once more.

Moving on, 8s also have a protective instinct. They will fiercely protect people they see as friends and family. They desire to stand up for and protect those who seem more vulnerable than themselves because they see themselves in them. This also plays a part in Techno’s anarchism, his desire to protect people from the power structures that hurt him and hurt countless others. It’s seen in Technoblade jumping (more than once) into a crowd of enemies to defend a single, vulnerable friend. In taking in and caring for countless innocent creatures. In looking at Ranboo and telling Phil he couldn’t trust someone who reminded him so much of himself despite defending Ranboo at doomsday, giving him a place to stay, and ultimately standing between Ranboo and the Eggpire and taking any threat against Ranboo as a threat against himself. In not caring that people present at the red banquet had been his enemies, all he cared was that there were people falling victim to a corrupt power structure who were trapped and poised for execution in need of someone to step in and save them. Because, in the end, friend or foe, everyone deserves freedom. This can go too far, however, as some 8’s may find themselves developing savior complexes and butting in where they aren’t needed or wanted.

On a related note, 8s are very emotionally vulnerable people. They use a tough facade and often deflect to cover up their vulnerability in order to protect themselves because they are easily hurt. They learned at a young age to keep others at a distance because letting someone in could ruin them and probably already has. An eight is afraid to love or be loved because love is another structure of power. loving someone gives them power over you and gives them the ability to break you from the inside out. In a way in which your physical strength doesn't matter. So Technoblade shuts people out because he doesn’t want to get walked over, used, ignored, betrayed, and hurt anymore. And for so long he couldn’t even bring himself to trust Ranboo, no matter how much he liked him and liked having him around. The emotional armor is up in full force and he’s not letting it back down again after Tommy. Not easily at least. Likewise, eights often feel misunderstood as a product of their emotional distance. They easily succumb to feelings of rejection and hurt then struggle to talk about it because that requires revealing their vulnerabilities. So it all just piles up into an instinct to reject first before you can be rejected. It’s a mess. And it takes a lot of work both internally for an 8 and with the effort from the other party for an 8 to eventually lower their walls. To put down the sword. To let someone in. But Hoo Boy once someone has been let in? That protective instinct is something to behold.

This leads us to the stress factor of the enneagram. An 8 under stress moves towards the 5′s paranoia and secrecy. Wilbur became more and more paranoid as the stress of the situation in exile mounted and he caved under the weight of his deteriorating mental health. Accusing Tubbo of being a liar, seeing Techno’s actions as a confirmation that everyone is against him, etc etc. This manifests in Techno as well. He’s incredibly jumpy and hyper-aware of his surroundings and constantly runs threat assessments. He hid his true strength for weeks when he joined the server, wearing a set of iron and eventually diamond despite the speed at which he’d acquired a full set of netherite armor hidden away in his ender chest. He hoards items and gear like a doomsday prepper waiting for the shoe to drop even when there are no threats or conflict in sight. He just has to be ready at all times for conflict to happen because he can't allow himself to be caught off guard and underprepared. The armor never comes off. And the one time he took his armor off willingly in front of someone as a sign of trust they attacked him immediately to take advantage of it. He doesn’t trust anyone but Phil, the one person he let in that stayed. And even then.. the armor stays. He has secret bunkers inside his secret bunkers. and still more untold secret bunkers and stashes. He’s too paranoid to show all his cards. On the growth spectrum, eights tend towards the kindness, caring, and open-heartedness of the 2 when moving away from stress. We see this when Techno is most vulnerable. When he’s comfortable enough to let the armor slip. Most notably around Phil and animals. And slowly, the other members of the Syndicate as well. He cares. He’s kind. You see it in the softer moments with the people he cares for. In making sure Ranboo is okay after doomsday and after being attacked by Bad at the egg. In telling Tommy it's okay to not be okay and that healing takes time when he started panicking at the sight of the final control room and offering to listen if Tommy needed to talk. In making sure Niki feels included, heard, and encouraged. In feeding foxes golden apples. In defending Michael from a Ghast. In sacrificing it all so Carl could live. In stopping and looking back to make sure Ranboo hadn’t fallen behind in the nether and silently placing blocks to make difficult jumps much easier to make. and on and on and on. 

Everything combined results in a person who desires to be strongly independent.

Wings

A lot of the ways in which Techno and Wilbur differ can be explained by the next layer of the enneagram: wings. One aspect of the enneagram theory is that everyone has a dominant type and then an adjacent type that they lean towards referred to as a wing. The wings of the 8 are 7 and 9. Wilbur is 7 leaning while Techno is 9 leaning. 

8w7s are more overtly aggressive than the 8w9 while 8w9s are on the more subdued side of the 8 type. Technoblade, for all his reputation for violence, must usually be pushed to conflict while 8w7s are more likely to incite conflict for the challenge and the thrill/fun of it. 8w9s tend to be avoidant of conflict they are unsure about. The 9′s conflict avoidance influences the 8 in ways that make them pick their battles. Technoblade never enters a conflict he is not confident he can win unless his Protective instinct and/or his Values overwrite his Self Preservation instinct.

8w7 types are largely extroverted, 8w9s are largely introverted. 8w7s tend to have more immediate and explosive anger, while 8w9s tend to smolder and Smolder until they reach a tipping point where Enough is Enough and they boil over. The 9′s ability to see and understand all sides makes an 8w9 more considerate of other people, their viewpoints, and their individuality. This is something Technoblade values Very Highly despite being imperfect about it. So 8w9′s feel less of a drive to assert themselves and their power over the people around them while 8w7′s do the opposite.

The 8w9 is also skilled at switching between the Aggressive 8 and the Passive 9 depending on the environment and the situation. Unfortunately, because of the 9′s tendency to, at unhealthy levels, dissociate their empathy and feelings to become indifferent combined with the vengeful aggression unhealthy 8s can experience when crossed, an unhealthy 8w9 can become very destructive and indifferent to the pain that they cause with their destruction. And only as they tend towards growth and healing do they begin to potentially understand that pain and express regret for those actions. 

Tritype

If we go even deeper with the enneagram, another huge tenet is that it’s divided into three parts, each with a different intelligence center. The three centers being the mind, the heart/emotions, and the body/instinct. Each person, theoretically, has a tritype which reflects which Number from each of these sections is most dominant in their personality.

The numbers of the enneagram are broken up like so: 8 9 & 1 represent the body, 2 3 & 4 the heart, and 5 6 & 7 the mind. Each person has one type amongst each part. And the order of the numbers determines the dominance of that type in the personality. It gets a lot trickier to pin down a character with a tritype. I think things can be argued in different ways depending on your perception of Techno’s character and the order of the second and third numbers is difficult to conclude and a lot could boil down to conjecture. Additionally, you start to depend more on archetypes than actual character moments and there’s also the potential for cc!techno’s personality to start bleeding into the analysis. But we’ll look at some of the options anyway. Because I like digging deeper to explore a character’s depths but I’ll try not to go too deep down the rabbit hole.

The first number of Techno’s tritype is, of course, 8 which represents the body and instinct because his main fear and desires encompass a desire for autonomy and control over his own person. So the question becomes what type’s strategies influence his heart and mind.

Let’s start with the Head types. 5′s can be intelligent, isolated, perceptive, secretive, emotionally detached, and knowledge-hungry. 6′s can be loyal, charming, anxious, suspicious, responsible/cautious, and stressed. Whilst 7′s can be adventurous/thrill-seeking, excitable, spontaneous, and versatile busybodies who stay on the move to escape confronting their problems. In my opinion, we can eliminate the 7 pretty quickly. This brings us to the 5 and the 6. 

As I discussed earlier, 8′s move towards 5 in stress so the traits of a 5 already bleed into their actions. So you have to extract from his character the things that are just him being a stressed 8 and which is his other intelligence center. But it’s inarguable that they remain intertwined. So it could really go both ways. I personally think evidence leans more towards the 6. (Fun fact cc!Wilbur has called cc!Philza a 6.)  I say 6 because Techno’s always planning for the worst-case scenario, always assumes the worst could happen in a situation. He’s always suspicious of motives. He tries to maintain a level of caution at all times. He’s very loyal to his friends and family. Some of this is Techno’s trauma speaking and the stress factors of the 5 but I think some of it has always been baked into his personality. (EDIT: I think I dismissed the 7 more quickly than I should have. especially following the prison arc. I started to consider how Technoblade’s general positivity and energy, ability to ground people in crisis and remain relatively calm himself despite all of the anxiety he experiences both before and in the moment, and his apparent fondness for travel and new experiences are seven tendencies. But the 8 and the 7 together in a tritype make for someone Much more assertive than Technoblade is and more extroverted than he’d ever be. 87_ tritypes get anxious when alone and inactive and Technoblade is Chillin when he’s by himself with his animals. So my original assessment i think still stands.)

As for heart types, we have the 2 which is caring, generous, possessive, people-pleasing, and service-oriented; the 3 which is achievement-driven, charismatic, image-conscious, adaptive, and driven to be of value, but often attention-seeking; then the 4 which is creative, withdrawn, dramatic, moody and emotionally honest, dissatisfied with the ordinary thus forever striving to be unique. Once again, as mentioned earlier, 8′s move towards 2 when in growth so he already shares many traits with the 2 in times of growth. I think we can eliminate the 4 for Techno, though. Which leaves us with the 2 and 3. 

If we look at the base desires and fears of the 2 and the 3 I think that the 3 informs techno more so than the 2. The 3 fears being worthless and thus do what they can to feel valuable and worthwhile knowing, which is why being Used would hurt Techno so much. He does everything he can to contribute, to aid where needed and requested or before the need ever even arises, to grind countless hours to supply the revolution with items and gear, to help out his friends and allies as much as he can in battle. To provide and provide and provide Only to be cast aside. Ignored. Made Worthless. A weapon never truly valued, only temporarily used. Additionally, 3′s are success-oriented. Technoblade is very much motivated to Win. This is a bleed-over from cc!Technoblade, as he is competitive and known for Winning. The fanbase expects and pressures cc!Technoblade to Win and therefore, c!Techno must win. He fears losing. He fears dying. He fears losing his reputation and his carefully fostered image as an untouchable and undefeated warrior. He must be The Best. Which also feeds into things already discussed such as his need to be over-prepared, his desire to know if he can win a fight before he chooses to engage in it, etc. 

I found it interesting then that the combination of the 863/836 tritype is labeled with the archetype “The Justice Fighter.” Challenging unfair and unjust authority is in their blood. At their happiest when they can channel their protective energy into a cause. It’s easy for them to be so blinded by their cause that they get in the way of it. Technoblade’s use of extremism and violent force giving anarchism a bad rap, pushing people away from the ideal he was trying to spread. With time he realized the fault of those actions and modified his modus operandi until it leads to the creation of the syndicate as an example. 

A lot of what I’ve already said about Technoblade could go here to exemplify why exactly he’s an 863 but I’m not going to bother going back over those points in order to recontextualize them and prove it. This is already really long and I’m just glad I finally got all of this out of my brain. I just hope it made some sense. If you made it this far I both thank and congratulate you. I appreciate you for reading <3 

And, while you’re here, Do yourself a favor and give Eight by Sleeping at Last a listen :D