#i hate when people praise Pablo Neruda

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hiii!! i’m here to remind you that Pablo Neruda was a rapist, and wrote about raping a cleaning woman while he was Chile’s consul in Sri Lanka, he also called his first-born daughter a “ridiculous being” and abandoned her because she was born with hydrocephalus (all of this while WW2 was happening, and he had the means to get her out of Europe so she could receive better care, yet he chose to leave her and her mother).

he’s not uwu communist king, he is literally a disgusting fuck, and most of us Chileans who had great literature teachers were taught the truth about him. there’s many other Chilean poets who are way more talented than him, and not unapologetic rapist pieces of shit. that’s it. have a good day.

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON MATCHUP

Significant Other

”I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where” — Pablo Neruda

I ship you with… Prince Aemond Targaryen — the one-eyed prince and the rider of the largest dragon. Before I had even reached your type, Aemond was the biggest contender. While Aemond is opposite to you in many ways, I believe that you have a similar bite in you that would keep him on his toes. Most people don’t speak up to the Prince when they aren’t happy with his actions ( not even his Mother who he holds so dear to his heart), but you spoke what was on your mind, not even wavering for a split second under his sharp gaze.  He will laugh with you and praise you so much whenever you feel conscious about yourself (not to mention, you don’t have to ever worry about any one pointing out any of your flaws when Aemond is standing right behind you). He is the definition of ‘dangerous, but has a soft spot for you”! I can put in any words on how perfect he is for you. Aemond brings out a new side to him as you do for him. 

RUNNER UP: JACERYS VELARYON AND DAEMON TARGARYEN

HEAD CANONS

Aemond is his mother’s boy. His youngest brother, Daeron, had been sent to squire in OldTown, leaving Aemond as his mother's youngest ( it is quite obvious that that spot does not belong to his eldest brother. Whenever his mother looks at her eldest son, all she can see is her stolen girlhood). So when his mother had told him to marry you, his mother’s ward, he spent no time arguing against her. At least he knew you. Being sent to King’s Landing at a young age, Queen Alicent took you in as her ward, sheltering you and providing you a home. Your earliest memory of the one-eyed prince was back to when… well, when he wasn’t one-eyed. He had been a shy little boy who was all but 7 name days old ( a year younger than you), who had been clutching onto his mother’s skirt. A part of him hated that you stole his mother away. The second you arrived, his mother’s attention was fixed on you. But that hatred turned into something else, something more profound he didn’t know what to call (some would call it love, while others would call it pure obsession) when you had defended when he had lost his right eye. During the wedding night, he felt dirty. He was 13 all over again when Aegon took him to seek the pleasures of the finest whore houses, as, of course, any good brother would. Once noticing his hesitation, you simply kissed him goodnight and flipped to the side. This truly made him appreciate you. You never made him do anything he did not want to. You were so patient with him. 

Oh, but do not fret! Aemond quickly warmed to you. You are after all his closest friend and it didn’t take much for him to feel true affection towards you. Sometimes he isn’t the best at showing his affection through words, but rather actions. While you would be reading a book he recommended to you ( the two of you are absolutely huge book nerds who have discussions that last hours about a single book), he would be behind you, one arm snaking around your neck and the other either holding you hand tightly or resting on your thighs. His head would be buried in your neck, softly nipping at the skin while whispering how you were made for him. That you are his and his only. He is a man who hides all his feelings behind false composure, bottling up every thought and every feeling. And it is only with you when he can curl and let it all out. 

You give to people. You give and give, pouring out your golden bleeding heart to all those near and dear. Aemond is a Targeryen. Like the very base of his house, his purpose had always been to take what he felt was his. He takes and takes until there is nothing left to destroy. And he had always been surrounded by people who would give to him. That was one of the perks he loved as a Prince, second son or not. People were always providing for him and giving him things to be in his favour ( he later figured that he was tired of being given things on a silver platter, preferring to take like his elder brother’s namesake ) But when you gave him something of your heart's purity, he was stunned for a second before regaining his false composure. And for the first time in a year, he put his heart and soul in a gift to give you back (his mother does NOT count!). The best part had been your reaction when you received the present, a smile dancing across your lips as you let out a small chuckle underneath your breath. No, scratch that. The best part has been when you looked up at him and kissed his cheek!

Aemond is a man of many Skills. He may have been born the second son, but he is a philosopher, a swordsman, a dragon rider (may I remind you of the biggest dragon) and a historian. I do not think music was something that ever intrigued him as a kid. ‘How will this even help me in life? I can not use it to fight nor use it to do politics!’ That is exactly what Aemond would say when his mother asked if he wanted to learn the harp from her. He did not want to learn music, but that did not mean he shared no love for it. Sometimes when he would be walking on and about the endless halls of the Red Keep, he would hear a soft melody with the music of a harp playing. He would always stop and smile on the inside. Who else would sound like that or play like that, but you? Once he heard you swear a bit too loudly after messing up a cord. He came into the room, leaning on the door frame. ‘I thought a proper lady should not be going on with such… foul language, m’lady?’

Vhagar is his pride. He does not go a day without bragging about his she-dragon and her size. Though you had never seen Vhagar, you came across Syrax once as a child and she was big! Oh how wrong you had been. Your heart had almost stopped when Aemond presented Vhagar. It did not get better at all! Aemond asked you to join him for a ride and you let out a yelp when Vhagar flew off in the air with a draconic screech, tightening your arms around Aemond’s waist (a victory for Aemond!)

Ship Tropes

She was sunshine (You) x I was midnight rain (Aemond)

Absolutely dangerous and cold (Aemond) x Their soft spot (You)

Loves physical touch (You) x Touch starved (Aemond)

Ship Songs

Me And the Devil by Soap&Skin

Shrike by Hozier

‘ THE SUN OF WINTER’

You belong to House Karstark. Ok, I understand you must be so confused right now. But your warm nature yet also this colder facade reminded me of the Northern families. An even bonus is that you lived in a Ranch away from most people, similar to how the North always keeps to itself. But House Stark did not settle in with me. I wanted more of a power imbalance between you and Aemond and House Karstark just stuck! And you have this warm vibe that I have mentioned before that is somewhere hidden between a colder demeanour. And what are the words of House Karstark? ‘The sun of winter’! Basically the warmth in all this coldness and that just fits you so poetically.  

BACKSTORY

‘Born to Lord Bjorn Karstark and Lady Lucinda Manderly, Rhyla Karstark ( Since Westerosi names are different then our own, I think the name Riley would turn into Rhyla) was the youngest of her four siblings. The Northerns would later report her parent’s fondness for their youngest daughter to Maester Eustace. The girl was a bright one with a smile on her face, truly ‘The Sun Of Winter’, her father’s house name. Unlike her siblings who possessed their father’s darker curl as opposed to her mother’s blonde lock, Rhyla had inherited a light shade of brown. The little girl was her cousin, Cregan Stark the future Lord of Winterfell, closest playmate. Once the girl had reached her 7th name day, Lady Lucinda sent her youngest daughter under the ward ship of her second cousin, Queen Alicent Hightower. Rhyla was dotted on by the Green Queen and her second son grew a fondness for her that the bards would still sing up and past to the reign of King Aegon iii’

DRAGON

When Viserys took his children, his lady wife and her ward to Dragonstone, he had told his children that they could claim any dragon if they were bold enough to do so. While her friends had gone off to find their dragons (Prince Aegon had claimed Sunfyre the Golden that day and mere hours later, his sister claimed the Might Dreamfyre who had last been ridden by Queen Rhaena. Prince Aemond had been left dragonless) 10 year old Rhyla wandered off by herself until she met Vermithor, a mighty dragon ridden once by the Wise King. (I chose this dragon for you because it contrasts so much! Imagine your sweeter self with this grumpy old dragon who hates everyone, but he somehow chose you! King Jaeharys is rolling in his grave because a non-Targayen claimed his dragon.)

 RELATIONSHIPS 

HELAENA TARGARYEN is your best friend. When you came to Ward for Alicent, she was a girl your age and two of you instantly clicked. You are this person who knows of people’s boundaries and Helaena appreciates that so much! Not many people really understand, but you do. The two of you were playmates and would share beds with one another as children. I am also a firm believer she was your first kiss because the two of you wanted to know how it felt!

ALICENT HIGHTOWER is the closest thing you have to a mother. She could never really touch or talk to her own daughter so she almost took you as your own, sharing a deep fondness for you. You are her second cousin’s daughter, making you blood. Instead of going to her kids and looking after them, she puts most of her love in you and Aemond. She also paired you with her son after learning your affection for him. 

CREGAN STARK is your cousin from your Father’s side. The two of you were raised as children side by side and many had expected that there would be an engagement between you. Afterall, marrying cousins to one another in Winterfell was the norm. The boy had been so sad when you left for King’s Landing, but he promised that when you come back, he will marry you! (His heart was broken when he heard of your and Aemond’s marriage)

LUCERYS STRONG is someone you aren’t fond of. While he was an adorable child, the bitter part of you began to hate him when he took out Aemond’s eye. And everyone was blaming Aemond? That made your blood boil. While a part of you was sad from his death, a voice at the back of your head was rejoicing. 

AEGON TARGARYEN definitely flirted with you when you were younger before he decided that he should let his younger brother have a chance. The two of you often argue with one another, but end up laughing it off. And the arguments are also really silly! It’s usually you calling him lazy or a whore and him defending himself in a mocking manner. 

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My piece on SHADOW AND BONE (Book and Adaptation on Netflix)

I just want to say my praises to the Author of the book. Leigh Bardugo slayed it really great! She's one of my favourite. I read from some comments that she made the character of Darkling from a toxic relationship. I noticed that Darkling vibes really had the toxicity thing, (when you've been in that kind of relationship, you'll notice it) the feeling that you love that person and you're blinded with that is so heart-wrenching and you felt that while you're reading/looking at the character. You cannot hate him and you cannot continue to love him. I remember the line in one of Pablo Neruda's poem, "I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul."

Mal, on the other hand, is also the perfect symbol of a growing man. Having a mix feelings with what happened to Alina. The confusion he felt when Alina's power manifest but accept it slowly. Letting her decides for her self and supporting her until the end. The transition from being her best friend to the person who will always sacrifice for her good. I'll say that's something everyone wanted to have.

Mal is the symbol of hope for me. He is like the person who will stay by your side no matter what.

I also love the character of Alina. From being the underdog to one of the strongest. From discoveeing who she is, from trusting and loving the people around her.

Over all, I love the book and the adaptation in Netflix.

Ps. I'll start to read the Six of crows soon so I'll get to know Kaz's crew but I already got a glimpse on Netflix and I'm excited to know them in book characters.