#i definitely missed this big goofball thats for sure

[symliadoo]

doodled liam nearly every day for half of october

here are the results!

part 1 | part 2 | part 3 (here!)

i forgot to draw him one day, tried to keep up after, and then forgot again! but it was fun :) i haven't drawn liam this much in a long time!

[saturn-j16]

My Thoughts on Miraculous World: New York...

Long time no see everyone! Wow it’s finally here. Fans of miraculous have been waiting for this movie for a while and even more so since the end of season three a while back. To be honest, I didn’t know it was getting released and I only found out because I saw someone post about it on social media. Then I proceeded to freak out thinking I had missed the hype of it by weeks or even months and that everyone would have already moved on. But thankfully I saw it was aired on Sept 25th. So then I sat down to watch it! 

As always it will be split in sections so read what you want :)

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Storyline - The storyline was pretty good! While everything was wrapped up in the end, the story and ending did feel a bit rushed but that’s understandable for a TV movie special thats only one hour. Another thing is that the story is a little crowded. What I mean by that is this special introduces a new location, lots of new characters and designs, and still builds on the main cast. The audience has to absorb so much information in 60 minutes and there wasn’t a lot of time to process what happened in the previous scenes. That being said, the good part is that it wasn’t really predicable. I didn’t know what to expect when the movie first started and about a third of the way though I realized it was just like a long version of regular miraculous episode. You know, Mari crushing on Adrien, the villains come, and then everything is back to normal. But there were definitely parts where I didn’t know what would happen and I was eager to find out what happens next. It also got kinda deep as the special gets closer to the final battle but I’ll go more in depth with that further down. 

Ladybug and Chat Noir - I had no problems with how they were presented in the special! I think the conflict was well planned. You can look at the conflict from both ways and understand what LB and CN are feeling and why. Ladybug was worried about leaving Paris in danger and feels somewhat betrayed when she finds out her most trusted ally didn’t stick to his promise. Meanwhile, Chat Noir was struggling with his hero life and personal life which is something we mostly see Mari dealing with. He finally gets to be free for once as Adrien Agreste but also has duties to LB and Paris and hates that he has to leave and let LB down. He feels like he failed as a hero and even renounces his miraculous. It was really interesting! Lastly, for LB and CN we finally get to see more power ups with the Astro powers but we never get a good look of them because they’re barely on screen. I was super excited to see them but hopefully we’ll see it again later up close.

Jess and Aeon - I love these two new characters! We see not one but two new people of color! They also have great personalties that match each other really well. As superheroes they’re pretty cool and they each stand out in their own unique way! The last thing was that I had trouble remembering their names as I don’t remember them properly introducing themselves and they’re were so many new names and faces I just couldn’t remember. They probably did introduce themselves but maybe it wasn’t as noticeable with lots of other things going on. But I love them!

Alya and Nino - Alya and Nino were pretty cute in this movie! I’ve had some problems with Alya’s character in season 3 but she really pulled through in this special when she had her moment with Marinette and was completely honest with her. Also side note, Nino and Adrien’s BFF moment where Nino held Adrien’s face to show him the big city on the bus was so freaking cute!

Adrienette - We get so much Adrienette screen time in this movie! Finally they have some character development in their relationship. What I’m about to say is going to be kind of confusing but hear me out. I feel like Mari and Adrien are on the same level in this movie. Like sure Mari still gets flustered and some of her more “Adrien Fan Girl” traits come out but at least she can talk to him. And with Adrien he’s definitely letting go of his “perfect model” personality a little bit and is being more of a young teen with Mari. Basically they’re just two goofballs for most of the first half of the movie and are finally getting to the same page with each other. So cute!

The second big conflict scene > Adrienette - This is where the special actually got deep. Miraculous is pretty lighthearted for the most part but the Adrienette car scene was just on a whole different level. I actually got really sad when Adrien first renounced his miraculous and then left NYC feeling totally defeated. And then we have Alya’s important scene where she did an amazing job telling Marinette that it’s time to be honest with herself about her feelings for Adrien. And when Mari finally come back to her senses it’s too late. And just the way she desperately tried to chase after that car and not lose another friend just hit different.

The Diversity - Up until now, Miraculous has been decent with including not just racial diversity but also LGBTQ+ diversity... *cough* still waiting for Julerose to be confirmed canon even though they practically are at this point *cough*. However, that complete changed in this movie with the superhero mom couple with two racially diverse daughters one even being an android which is awesome! And even more so with the new Eagle Miraculous being tied with Native American Culture!

Final Thoughts - I thought this was a really good movie and I definitely loved watching it! We got new characters, character development for our main heroes, diversity, and a whole new location. It had lots of twists and turns and kept me wanting to find out what happens. I wish it was a little longer so we could fit in some smaller things like the new power up suits and more interaction with friends but it flowed nicely for the most part. I will definitely be watching again!

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Thanks for reading! Whether it was only a few sections or the whole thing! I really did like this movie! I haven’t really been active in this fandom or been on tumblr recently as I decided I wanted to watch more animes that have been sitting on my to-watch list for ages now. Hopefully now that this movie is out I’ll be more active again. And I’ll definitely be back for season 4. See you soon! :)

[is-that-another-soulmate-au]

Zukaang soulmate au part 13

@mypureessence

@chaoticidiott

Everything felt heavy, he couldnt move his arms but he could feel... someone holding his hand? Groaning Aang opened his eyes to find himself in the chambers of a fire nation ship with a guard holding his hand? He shot up and made a gust of wind that knocked the man back and away from him. The man's helmet fell off and he looked up.

"Aang?" It was Zuko

"Zuko?! What are we doing here? What's going on?"

"Calm down, you need to take it easy okay? You got hurt pretty bad." Aang relaxed back into the bed and Zuko moved closer to him taking a seat on the stool after setting it back up. "I like your hair" this statement made Aang freeze for a second before reaching to his head.

"I have hair!? How long was I out?!"

"A few weeks"

A knock came at the door and Katara walked in "Hey Zuko how's he- Aang! Your awake!" He went to wave at her but his hand shot to his chest and he groaned in pain "looks like you need a healing session"

With Katara now using her water to heal Aangs wound Zuko was over in the corner watching. "Tell me where your pain feels more intense"

Aang winced "a little higher" Katara nodded and moved her hands just a little higher. Aangs eyes went wide and he let out a pained gasp "wow, you're definitely in the right area there"

"I feel alot of energy twisted up around there..." she went to pull her hands and the water back "let me see if I can-" as soon as the water left Aangs skin he shot back in pain, falling forward and catching himself with his hands on his knees.

"I went down! I didn't just get hurt, it was worse than that... I was gone" he glanced at Zuko who was holding his mark before looking at katara "but you brought me back"

Katara looked over at Zuko with a sad expression "I just used the spirit water from the north pole... I'm not sure what I did exactly"

"You saved me" Aang said as he turned to look at Katara fully.

"You need some rest, Zuko come on-"

"No!" Aang blurted out and froze when the two looked at him "I uh... I want him to stay with me... please?"

Katara let out a snort "sure, but be careful, you still need to heal" and with that she left the two soulmates alone.

Aang reached his arms out at Zuko and cheerily said "up" wanting Zuko to pick him up.

Rolling his eyes Zuko lifted Aang into his arms bridal style and set him down on the bed before climbing in with him. Aang wrapped his arms around Zuko's waist and rested his head against his chest. "Are you okay?" He heard himself asking

"Do you mean in general or with the fact that I watched you die and felt my mark burning away?" Zuko asked with a raspy voice

"Uh... the second"

Zuko took a breath and sighed "not really? I mean, I know your still alive and well, and I'm so glad that you are, but Aang... I thought I lost you." His voice cracked "I caught you, and you were dying in my arms, my mark is still a bit faded even after these weeks, and it still hurts so bad."

He took a shaky breath "I know you're in excruciating pain and I'll never know the full extent of it but dammit Aang, I... I dont want to lose you, and I almost did" feeling a hand on his cheek he closed his eyes, letting Aang turn his head towards him and plant a kiss on his shaking lips.

He shifted and placed a hand to the back of Aang's neck before they separated "Zuko, I'm sorry"

"Don't, don't you dare apologize Aang" Zuko said as he moved his hand to hold Aang's cheek "You're still with me, and for now, thats more than enough" with Aang now smiling he placed a quick kiss to his nose "now sleep goofball"

And he did, they both did only waking up when Hakoda knocked on the door and walked in "hey Aang y- oh Zuko..... hello?"

Zuko opened his eyes and groaned "what?"

"What are you... why are you... spooning with Aang?"

"Uh... oh right, uhm, we're uh, soulmates..."

"Right, okay, I hope you're aware you've got a backpack tho"

"What?" Only now realizing that the smaller boy was the big spoon Zuko flushed and let out a laugh "I guess I do... what do you need?"

"Well, Sokka told me to come get Aang, we're going over our invasion plans"

They reluctantly got up and made their way to the deck where Sokka explained everything Aang had missed, why they were on a firenation ship, where they were currently, and their new plan for the invasion.

"And the best part is, the eclips isn't even out biggest advantage" Sokka smirked before leaning forward "we have a secret... you"

"Me?"

"Yep! The whole world thinks your dead! Isn't that great?"

"The world thinks I'm dead!? How is that good news?! Thats terrible!"

"No its not! With the world thinking your dead the firenation won't be hunting us anymore and better yet they won't be expecting you on the day of black sun!"

After a little incident with another firenation ship and the giant sea serpent they docked at a marketplace where the group, minus Aang went to get food. When Zuko walked into the room with some food for Aang he knocked twice "hey Aang, I brought you some food" looking around he found that Aang was gone, and he'd taken his glider with him. His heart sank "oh no"

He dropped the food and took off running to the deck of the ship where everyone else was gathered. They all turned to face him when he arrived. "What's wrong Zuko?" Hakoda spoke up

"He left!"

"What?" Katara stepped forward

"Aang! He took his glider and left!" He threw his hands out to the side "he has this crazy notion that he has to save the world by himself!" He shouted with tears falling as he brought his hands to his head in frustration

"Maybe that's his way of being brave" Hakoda suggested simply

"Its not brave!" Zuko shouted "it's stupid! It's like he doesn't even account for us needing him! For me needing him! How could he do this!? How could just up and fucking leave like that!?"

"Language son."

"Im not your fucking son! Why do you keep calling me that!? The only man who ever called me son burnt off half my fucking face and kicked me out of my own nation in the span of twenty four hours! So just stop!" Zuko was full on sobbing at this point.

Hakoda's eyes widened at the boys screaming but Sokka was the first to talk "wait, your dad did that to you?"

"Of course he did! Why else do you think I flinch away when someone reaches for that side of my face!? I spoke out of turn and so I had to fight an Agni Kai with him, only I didnt know it would be him. But I didnt fight him, I was kneeling on the ground begging him to forgive me! And you know what he did!? He took my face in his hand and just went fucking ham melting my face off and now I can hardly hear or see out of my left side!" Sokka reached out and wrapped his arms around Zuko and the pair fell to the ground with Zuko sobbing into his shoulder.

Katara and Hakoda followed suit, both wrapping Zuko in a comforting hug. Hakoda let out a sigh "Zuko, I know you don't have a good connection to the word Son, but... if you'd let me. I'd-"

"Yeah, I'm... I'm sorry, I just..." Zuko sighed as they parted from the hug "you can call me son, I just didn't make the connection with it as a good thing like I should have..." He let out yet another sigh "we have to find Aang"

And they did find him. On a crescent shaped Island. As soon as Zuko spotted Aang he jumped off of Appa, softening his drop with a bit of fire before running to his soulmate who was slowly waking up from Momo poking his head. "Aang!"

"Zu-" was all Aang could get out before Zuko pulled him into a tight embrace.

"You're okay" Zuko choked out while he held his soulmate close.

And with that it became a group hug with Toph, Katara, Sokka, Momo, and Appa all joining in. "I have so much to do"

"I know," Katara started

"But you have us to help you" Zuko continued

"Yeah! You didn't think you could get out of training just by flying into the firenation did you?" Toph gave Aang's leg a light punch.

"Ow..." Aang gave held his leg where Toph punched him and turned to Sokka "what about the invasion?"

"We'll join up with my dad and the invasion force the day of the eclipse" Sokka reassured Aang with a pat to his shoulder

"Hey what's" Toph picked up Aangs destroyed glider and frowned when she realized "oh.. its your glider"

Taking his mangled glider in his hands Aang let out a sigh "thats okay, if someone saw it, it would give away my identity"

After Aang left his glider on the island they took off on Appa with Aang being held in a tight hug by Zuko "I'm not gonna fly away again... you know that right?"

"No. I don't know that." Zuko snipped

"Right, I'm sorry"

"Its okay, just don't do that again"

"Okay, I won't-" Zuko placed a kiss to Aang's forehead making him lose all words and just melt into the cuddles he was receiving.

There was a lot work to do.

[a-chuisle-mo--chroi]

All them there numbers.

1. selfieI'll get to this in a bit
2. what would you name your future kids? Hmm probably something Gaelic to be honest
3. do you miss anyone? Yeah very much so
4. what are you looking forward to? Seeing my gf for the first time in 2 months tomorrow!
5. is there anyone who can always make you smile? Yeah definitely 
6. is it hard for you to get over someone? Depends on who it is
7. what was your life like last year? Pretty good
8. have you ever cried because you were so annoyed? Oh yeah
9. who did you last see in person? My mom
10. are you good at hiding your feelings? It depends on to whom it is
11. are you listening to music right now? Nah, I should be sleeping 
12. what is something you want right now? To get into nursing school 
13. how do you feel right now? Good, getting sleepy
14. when was the last time someone of the opposite sex hugged you? Maybe 2 weeks ago?
15. personality description? Sassy and stubborn but caring and kind. And definitely shy at times 
16. have you ever wanted to tell someone something but you didn’t? Of course 
17. opinion on insecurities. They suck, and they're hard to overcome.
18. do you miss how things were a year ago? Yes and no
19. have you ever been to New York? Well I live NY sooo
20. what is your favourite song at the moment? Body like a Backroad... I don't even know why
21. age and birthday? 23, May 27th
22. description of crush. This absolutely gorgeous girl with blue/ grey eyes and the curliest light brown hair, with the most infectious smiles ever. Definitely lucky to call her my gf 
23. fear(s): not getting into nursing school or ever being good enough.
24. height: 5'5"
25. role model: hmm I'm not really sure
26. idol(s): also not sure
27. things i hate: arrogance and condescension. Also ignorance and intolerance of those different from you
28. i’ll love you if… honestly if you're kind and have intelligent conversations. Also bribing me with wine never fails
29. favourite film(s): lol ok, don't judge. Pitch perfect. I also like a lot of documentaries. 
30. favourite tv show(s): greys anatomy, Chicago fire
31. 3 random facts: 1) I broke my big toe while sleeping once 2) I'm a lot more insecure than people take me to be 3) I also currently have a broken sternum, clavicle, and rib 
32. are your friends mainly girls or guys? Girls 
33. something you want to learn: Spanish, Im Trying now
34. most embarrassing moment: oh god, way to many to count 
35. favourite subject: anatomy and physiology 
36. 3 dreams you want to fulfill? 1) Become a flight nurse 2) marry the love of my life 3) travel the world 
37. favourite actor/actress: Missy Peregrym
38. favourite comedian(s): no clue
39. favourite sport(s): soccer
40. favourite memory: god that's hard
41. relationship status: happily taken
42. favourite book(s): The Bluest Eye, Sula... any Toni Morrison 
43. favourite song ever: Tomorrow Never Cones- Zach Brown Band 
44. age you get mistaken for: 17-18
45. how you found out about your idol: probably soccer 
46. what my last text message says: goodnight 
47. turn ons: Kindness, intelligence 
48. turn offs: arrogance, intolerance 
49. where i want to be right now: in my gf's arms
50. favourite picture of your idol: i dunno
51. starsign: Gemini 
52. something i’m talented at: I'm a pretty solid trumpet player
53. 5 things that make me happy 1) music 2) my friends 3) helping others 4) proposals and weddings because I'm a sap 5) honestly seeing other people happy 
54. something thats worrying me at the moment: am I ever going to get into nursing school, am I good enough 
55. tumblr friends: I feel like I have mutuals but we don't chat
56. favourite food(s): anything of the pasta type, pot roast, and beef stroganoff 
57. favourite animal(s): Dogs, all the fishies, OTTERS
58. description of my best friend: goofball
59. why i joined tumblr: probably because I was bored
60. ask me anything you wantThanks! I was procrastinating going to bed, this was fun!