#i know i could just. change it independently

[tarotmundomonde]

What's next in your love life? (singles)

for the next 3-5 weeks.

pick a number 1-5 or

(ps. this reading is for practice)

1.🍥 Let's see, what's next in your love life, pile 1. Definitely some 18+ temptation. Someone here knows, how to get around to what they want. They know, how to look good. You could be dealing with a foreigner. It looks like you will be dreaming about the future of your love life. I see messages here. I'm also seeing like literally a waiter/waitress or bartender. So that might be significant for someone. You will also deal with the theme of service. Of being devoted and supporting someone, whether someone wants that from you or they give that to you. There is an energy of black and white, yin and yang here. Balance and harmony. The theme of reciprocation will be important, the theme of someone being consistent with you. Someone is here for you, supporting you, they are serious about you, no hidden agendas.

2.👁️ Let's see, what's next in your love life, pile 2. Illusions, confusion, someone misleading you. They will make it look like there is nothing to be suspicious about, but it's like something stinks, something doesn't feel quite right. This might also be related to online activities, like on social media, apps. There will be the end of a connection. Someone might be acting single, while they are dating someone else. The past is coming through. Again, it's like the cards are talking about doing some digging, asking around. You might end up viewing a connection with new eyes. You might end up feeling like it was one-sided all along. But good things will happen, too. You will meet an empath or maybe you already know them. They are really good at reading the mood. This person understands the lows and the highs of emotions. They are an excellent listener and will not judge you. This person could be a potential lover. It looks like positive changes are on the horizon for you. Resourcefulness, sensitivity, belief, faith, independence and determination. You will level up and you will go through empowerment. The thing is, even if someone "stole" some of your time, even if they tried to use you, they are not you and can never take everything you have from you. Because you are you, you are your own source and it always replenishes itself. Even if one person doesn't see your value, someone else will, someone else will reciprocate. There will be new love opportunities.

3.🐦 Let's see, what's next in your love life, pile 3. If you currently feel stuck, know you won't be for long. It looks like you've been taken for granted, people treating your kindness as a weakness, people judging you, hating on you, mockery, drama, wanting to defeat you, getting ghosted and the like. Whatever the situation has been, no matter, how stuck you feel, know you won't be for long. It looks like there will be a shift in your perspective, you will see things differently. You will realize you don't need to be in that situation and that you are free. You also got a message about occupation. The cards said it's not yours. No matter the gender you are into, your person's occupation seems to make them attractive in other people's eyes. It gains them plenty of suitors. And it looks like they get away with a lot of things. But you, however, seem to be different. It's weird, but it's like you shouldn't be their type based on their occupation. For example they are a celebrity and you are not. Hope it makes sense. You got also 444. There is a message about stillness. You are going through a time of healing and blessings and miracles. Trust your path and journey in love. I don't know, how to put this into words but it's like let the universe and the divine do its' magic and just trust. You are going to heal and be more you. As well as it looks like there will be someone new coming in, new love. This is a real connection, it's pure, it's genuine and authentic. And playful. You know, I'm getting a message about people falling for the real you. The more you allow yourself to be yourself, the more you love yourself, the more you are you, you will attract love. I'm seeing people falling for you. But it's not about your looks, it's about, when you are you. Hope it makes sense. The last message is about laughter is medicine. Have fun, do/try new things. Who cares about the response? If you get ghosted/ignored, you know they ain't your person. Have fun, play, laugh. If you are the type to have a poker face, someone might be curious about you and what your laugh sounds like or they want to see you smile and laugh, so they might try to make you laugh, to be playful around you.

4.🐍 Let's see, what's next in your love life, pile 4. It looks like a new beginning or a level up in a existing connection. Being in tune with others, having the chance to bring in some harmony into your love life or a connection. It looks like you will find out someone is already with someone else and therefore not available. There will be some misunderstandings. It will be related to actions and intentions and to whom someone is attracted to. It looks like you will feel like you need a companion. Someone's girlfriend/fiancé/wife will come through as well. They want to make it clear to you that they are the partner. At this point, it kinda looks like maybe you will try your chance with someone just to find out they are taken. The last message is about lack of change and a lack of magic. Everything is over and you could feel betrayed by this whole situation.

5.👅 Let's see, what's next in your love life, pile 5. It looks like focusing on finding peace and finding closure. But you know, how sometimes that's when that person reaches out? That might happen to you. Or maybe you simply find peace and closure. Something here will make you feel very blissed and very happy. You will receive a gift. It could even be a visit. For some of you it's 18+. There is definitely a reference to the unknown. Especially, if you've been through a disappointment in love, the cards are talking about healing and about new love. There is a reference to meeting someone at either a favourite place or at a new place. It's literally 50/50, because this is not a personal reading. There are new adventures in love waiting for you. You also got a message about a rebel. Someone likes to go against the flow. If you are let's say making progress in moving on, someone here ain't accepting that. You can expect someone to rebel against that. Again a reference to 18+. Someone might be interested in doing only that with you. They are confident they can seduce you into doing it with them. They won't give up. For others, this is about a third-party situation. Someone will not give up on making sure you and someone will not be romantically involved, This is someone jealous and they want that person for themselves.

[comatosebunny09]

bunny why are you simmping over sylus can you explain why you like him

Darling…where do I begin?

1. He’s hot. Beautiful. Otherworldly. Unfairly gorgeous. Even his scowl is entrancing. And that waist…

2. That voice. God, that voice (EN). It’s killer. It the thing of fantasies (mine). It’s the perfect amount of gritty yet airy. Just imagining it steeping a few decibels while he tenderly instructs me to do things makes my skin all tingly and my face warm.

3. He’s rich. The very definition of filthy rich. You need a break from the world? He buys you a private island. Student loans? What the fuck are those? Here’s a full ride to a university for you to get your fourth degree. You dreamed of owning a bookstore? He’s already bought the entire block for you to start your business. He’s security for someone who’s known struggle for most of their life. For someone permanently in survival mode, always pushing things they need to the back burner to prioritize other things because tomorrow isn’t promised.

4. He’s healing. As someone who’s always on their feet, always checking on and taking care of everyone else, he’s the voice that tells me to sit the fuck down. He’s the one saying, “Let someone else take care of you for a change.” It’s refreshing to not always have to be the provider, the glue that holds people together, the mother hen keeping everyone in good spirits. It’s exhausting, because who takes care of the person who takes care of everyone else? Sylus. Sylus does.

5. I feel like he nurtures that need for independence while also being a failsafe in case you need it. Like, he won’t hold your hand when you’re learning how to roller-skate for the first time because you insisted you learn how to do it without him. He’ll let you fall and get banged up a few times. He’ll be there to say, “I told you so” when your knees are all scuffed up. But when he sees you crying, he’ll be there to pat you on the head and give you band-aids and take you out for ice cream after giving you shit for being hard-headed. That’s just an example, a really silly one, but essentially, I’m saying he lets you do your thing and doesn’t step in until you really need or ask for his help. He knows you’re prideful, and he doesn’t want to wound that by being overbearing.

6. I love that he’s a contradiction. He looks all scary and has this tough-guy exterior to ward people off. And yeah, he’s dangerous. He’s capable of extreme brutality and cruelty. But for the person he cares about, he’s like a Doberman (they’re big-ass babies). He looks like he’d kick puppies with his striking white hair and uncommon red eyes, but he has a soft spot for kids, animals, and the elderly. He puts up a front because he’s been hurt before. Betrayed numerous times, even by the people he cared most about. But he’s still trying to be vulnerable despite what the world’s given him, you know? Specifically for the people he holds close to him.

7. He’s a consent king and he’s constantly seeking reassurance. As someone who’s always asking their partners if they still love me and who’s always apologizing for things they have no reason being sorry for and always like asking people to reaffirm plans and stuff like that, I resonate with Sylus. You could give that man full consent to ravage you, but he’d still do welfare checks throughout because he’s a big baby who needs constant communication.

I could go on forever about this man. 😩😩😩 Essentially, I simp for him because he’s a big stuffy bear who needs hugs and love but acts like he doesn’t like it even though he’s buzzing on the inside. Sorry this got so long.

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

now i'm curious about who (in your opinion) would actually with the whole "burning down the world for their lover" thing. or perhaps something slightly less dramatic, for burning down the world is a messy and ecologically questionable business.

alternatively an extreme "will burn down the world for you" to mild yet constant "will do their dishes and fill out their taxes dutifully with you" gradient graph.

[Referencing this post!]

Honestly, I don’t think any of them are 😭 simply for the fact that “I’d burn the world down for you” is actually really vague and does not account for different takes on how far “far” really is? The trope assumes an extreme. Realistically, each character would have their own limits and exceptions that are not fully captured in such a broad statement. There’s other issues too. Characters change over time and are different at different points in the story. The trope can easily go from loyalty/devotion to overprotectiveness (based on the interpretation or execution), and it calls into question the characters’ ability to respect their partner’s independence. None of this nuance is considered by condensing all characters and comparing them to a trope.

For example, Riddle is generally known to have an explosive rage, and would quite literally burn the world down if he is threatened or rules/laws/social etiquette is disobeyed. You could, then, make the argument that he would fiercely be there for his partner. However, Riddle becomes much meeker when it comes to matters regarding his mother. Would he overcome his own fears and “stand up” for his partner to his mother? What if his partner was the one to break a rule or a law? Would he let it slide, even though he tries to be equally strict with everyone?

Even characters that do play fast and loose with their morals don’t exactly fit or wouldn’t commit to the extremes all the time. What if Floyd loses his interest in the situation (because, let’s be real here, no one, not even himself, can control when his mood or interest fluctuates)? Leona would assess a situation and think first, act later, rather than immediately reacting. Several of the other characters have to think about their own reputations + how the public views them and cannot just do whatever they want whenever they want (royals, celebrities, the mega-rich, etc.) for the sake of love.

I know that using tropes to describe things can be a quick and easy way to label and categorize. However, I think that seeing media as “tropes” can oversimplify complex characters and stories in order to make them neatly fit a square block into a square peg. I also think this can unintentionally lead to the witch hunting or hatred of certain tropes (like the love triangle or miscommunication/misunderstanding) due to the frequency with which they are used rather than stopping to consider the quality of its execution each time.

doeyegshsjw I hope this doesn’t come across as shaming the question (I’m not, I promise!!), I saw the opportunity to discuss the tropeification of media and took it 😂 Nothing wrong with liking or disliking certain tropes, of course!! And nothing wrong if you create or consume this particular trope in regards to your own ships. I just personally don’t enjoy sorting characters into these really broad categories, I prefer to stare at them through a magnifying glass 🔎

[b17ten]

(inhales) so redbite.

redbite is essentially one big contradiction as a character, because she talks about herself one way and then she does something entirely in the polar opposite direction.

this happens for a few reasons!

INITIALLY (referring to this cycle) she had been more morally good. her genuine care, compassion, and love for the island and its residents isnt a lie. but this is something she learned to become as something that doesnt abide by human (using this in place of 'mortal' as i know not all characters are human) ethics. her entire pre-this-cycle JOURNEY was learning that: how to be good, what that looks like, how to have feelings. the original residents showed her that and those feelings became reality with every passing change. red became an independent person, apart from the nether mist. she is its creation, an embodiment, a vessel: she is not all of it, but for all intents and purposes, she was supposed to be just a physical manifestation. a way to communicate and interact with humans in a way they could understand. red went from her true more monsterous full nether avatar form to something softer. she technically left behind her true form (the mist) to become something new. love did that: it changed her.

and now, with the world falling apart and, subsequentially, red falling apart, that's changing. as players go back to their true forms, the realization isn't that red is DECLINING and losing her morality. it's that she is returning to her true form: that of the unfeeling, unwanting mist.

the beyond entities (for the most part) do not have emotions, desires, wants. not the way humankind does, because how could you impose these concepts onto things not designed for that? they play their roles in cosmic balancing. creation and destruction, chaos and order, etc. they feed on their domains and make take advantage of opportunities where they present, but to label them as feeling things or wanting things isn't the full picture. they have their primal, cosmic needs.

she is unreliable in terms of she doesn't realize where she herself has technically failed at maintaining her neutrality. she has attachments, hypocrisies, wants, emotions. that's not what is supposed to happen. she sees blake/IB and is angry, because she sees it as a failed project. but she fails to see it's unintentionally a reflection of her too failing her task. her designed for purpose.

red has lost her place in the mist and no longer is a suitable vessel. if she resists the call, i wonder what would be the result?

[hwnglx]

bts as fathers

based on tarot. i do not know these idols personally. energies are always changing. what i say is NOT straight fact. pls take it with a grain of salt!

note; i didn't continue with the second question for every member, since the answer was understandable on the first and they didn't feel entirely comfortable with me diving deeper. pls remember that this reading, is not me making any carved in stone predictions; but it's solely the energy i pick up on, at this specific point in time. enjoy the read ♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈

seokjin

would he like to become a father?

seokjin seems quite intimidated by fatherhood. i can see the main thing holding him back, being his own insecurities, and fear of the responsibility, he sees as huge. currently, seokjin doesn't see himself as someone who's capable of carrying that “burden”, since he does recognize the amount of work it requires to raise a child. it can be a lot to deal with, very tiring, and obviously you never really get a break. he's worried about not being able to give his kids what they deserve.

what would he be like as a father?

in all honestly, he'd be a great father. seokjin's ability to light up every situation he's in, would also make itself visible when it comes to filling his kid's life with genuine happiness.

a lot of joy, i keep hearing children laughing. the type of father who'd sit down the sandbox himself and squeeze his long legs into that tiny space, just to play with his kids, and entertain their little imaginations, like building a sand castle. he'd genuinely value them feeling seen, and acknowledged.

i can also see him becoming the type of father who's very protective, probably more prone to getting worried easily. a father who wants to make sure his children grow up confidently; knowing their worth and their value.

additionally, he could want to teach his kids the importance of standing up for themselves. not being afraid of speaking up when it's necessary. i keep hearing his (lovingly nagging) voice in my head. he would give them verbal lessons, that are more on the gentle and playful side but effective enough, and encourage them in that manner.

i can see seokjin wanting to go against the more traditional ways of upbringing, and allowing his kids more freedom. i really don't see him being this extremely strict father, who slams his iron fist on the table, but moreso as someone who thinks it's important to focus on providing his children with a happy and stable childhood, and family life. fulfilling their wishes, not being so restrictive or stern. he doesn't want his kids to lie to him, or have to rebel and sneak out. he'd want his children to be honest and upright.

i can feel him wanting to lead by example, and be a rolemodel his children can look up to; a father they're proud of. this could be the reason he has a lot of insecurities in this regard. seokjin wants to be the best father he can be for his kids, and might feel he isn't really there yet. he feels he's too immature and not wise enough yet, to be a good enough example.

yoongi

would he like to become a father?

i don't really see yoongi being interested in having kids. he's someone who can be immensely independent, and focused on himself first and foremost. like all i see in the spread is him. (several impulsive knights) i don't see yoongi liking the thought of having to stay put and limiting himself in his freedom. he likes being a free spirit who can just live on his own terms, according to what he himself wants to do, in whatever moment. (i also often get this feeling it's quite understandable in his eyes, he seems to carry this mindset of “it's my life, of course i'll spend it the way i want to”)

the thought of having children seems to cause worries and anxiety in him. it stresses him out, and i feel him preferring to avoid the topic, so i won't dive in much further.

hobi

would he like to become a father?

hobi's thoughts seem a little conflicting here. his energy felt lighter in regards to this topic before, he could've done a lot of reflecting and serious pondering on it ever since.

what i'm strongly feeling, is that hobi believes he'd definitely have to step up to the plate responsibly; he'd have to man up, and mature. his thoughts seem to consist of a lot of.. “am i really there already?”

he thinks that he'd have to put his toxic habits and more selfishly driven desires behind for the sake of his kids.

there's this feeling of.. “my life won't be just about me anymore.” hobi believes becoming a father would require him to tap into the more humble, grounded and selfless side of him, that is fully focused on providing for someone else.

he's also aware there's still a lot of things he'd have to heal, confront and actively work on when it comes to himself.

what would he be like as a father?

hobi feels like it's a given for him to take on the role of the strong and dependable provider, who gives his family a sense of stability; the one his children can comfortably lean on.

there is this worry in terms of him perhaps not having built a financial ground that's reliable enough yet, in his eyes. not only for himself, but if hobi was to ever have children, that'd be incredibly important to him. i keep getting this feeling of.. “i need to lay the necessary groundwork, so that my family can have it easy.”

i can also see hobi as a father, who'd be very supportive when it comes to his children's goals and ambitions. the type who's glad to guide his kids into the direction they want to go down, push and encourage them in a way where they feel confident in their abilities. i do think he'd be quite good at finding this balance between being strict enough for them to take him seriously, but also focus on uplifting them.

namjoon

would he like to become a father?

it's interesting, because the moon has made an appearance for almost everyone from the hyung line till now. the card can be about things being hidden, deception, confusion, insecurity, uncertainty, fear, anxiety. the topic of having kids is understandably of more complex nature.

namjoon also seems to feel a level of intimidation at the thought of having kids. it's understandably a concept unfamiliar to him, which can be scary. however, considering the following two of wands; this is like him contemplating on taking a step out of the dark.

i can see namjoon feeling ready if he feels like his life, his surroundings, his mindset, and basically everything possibly affecting his children, is calm, balanced, and in harmony. he wants to welcome them into a pleasant environment.

interestingly, though a sense of reluctance and fear is definitely present, he does seem to think that, once it's the right time, he'll approach fatherhood in an open-minded and ever-learning manner. he knows he won't be perfect from the beginning, but there's a part of him that wants to humbly learn as he progresses.

note; this is a passing thought i keep having, but i could picture namjoon adopting children.

what would he be like as a father?

he'd be quite broad-minded, in a way where he wouldn't be a rigid father who puts intense restrictions on his kids. namjoon would put a lot of importance into raising his children as independent and self-sufficient individuals, who are wise and content with what they have. he wants them to know how to count and appreciate their blessings.

i don't see him wanting to spoil them too much, or have them grow up in this extremely privileged nepo baby “oh i'm a famous celebrity's kid” manner.

namjoon would be more of a father who lets his kids run free, rather than intruding and strictly lecturing them constantly. he'd be a parent who thinks it's important to let his children fall sometimes, so they can gather their own know-how of how to get back up.

though he wouldn't want them to be depending on him for everything, he'd still be an existence of emotional understanding for his children. especially when it comes to communicating; namjoon would want his kids to feel safe enough to open up to him, without fear of judgment or the need to hide parts of themselves. he wants to feel like a gentle and intuitive parent figure who's naturally attuned to his kids' needs, compassionate, and understands their point of view.

jimin

would he like to become a father?

so, jimin is one of the members who reads as more fond of the idea. he does see fatherhood as something he would like for his life, and might even imagine himself in that role a lot. however, he feels uncertain about whether he'll be able to to actually translate his wishes into reality. (12h mars)

jimin's energy is very.. “these are the things i wish for, and these are the things i believe i can do.” in his eyes, there's a gap between the two; meaning, he struggles believing he can actually live up to what he himself wishes he could be.

he's so immensely critical of himself, can often have the tendency to acknowledge his downfalls, before his strengths. jimin could get worried he'll end up projecting his insecurities onto his children, not being able to provide them with the emotional fulfillment they deserve. he believes there's deeply rooted, inner issues and traumas, he'd need to actively confront and heal. he doesn't see himself as a father who'd have much to offer.

what would he be like as a father?

this is actually very sweet. i can see jimin being a father who puts true work and effort into establishing a close connection to his children.

there's this immense desire in him to display his affection towards them, in a way where they feel sincerely and wholeheartedly loved. he'd literally pour out his heart.

i keep getting the sense that this man carries a wounded inner child in him. he feels like he's healing it by caring for other children. i keep being drawn to the world “love”.. that's what might've been lacking for jimin when he was younger, so he can feel the need to make other children feel loved.

i also keep feeling the need to say “genuinely, truly, sincerely” like, his love isn't fake, it's not a pretense and it's not shallow. it's not performance-based either. a parent's love is pure, and that's what he would want his children to know. he'd love them unconditionally, with all their imperfections and mistakes.

jimin would for sure be a father who's immensely protective, but in a gentle and almost motherly type of way. he feels this desire to shield his children from all the dark in the world, and would probably prefer just tucking them into this little cacoon by his side, where they're safe and sheltered.

taehyung

would he like to become a father?

so, taehyung is clear on fatherhood being something that'd be a major change in his life. he believes it'd require him to step out of his comfort zone, and rebuild his lifestyle, his attitude, his approach, in a manner that provides his child with the best possible circumstances to grow up in. despite the initial shock fatherhood could result in (it's a little bit of this.. “oh wow my life will completely change now”), i can also see taehyung feeling uplifted, and in high spirits about it.

an insight that's coming through strongly for him, is that he'd be very adamant on protecting his children from the media, gossip, etc. he would not want his kid to be the talk of the town, have unnecessary eyes watching and everyone voicing their opinion on them. he does read as someone who wants to separate his professional and private life; doesn't want one to disrupt the other.

taehyung wouldn't want his fatherhood to get tangled in his public image, and the fact that he's a celebrity whose private life is much more interesting to the public, to pose as an inconvenience to his family, fatherhood and his children.

ideally, he'd find a way to balance his efforts in both areas. do his best as artistically, while also fulfilling his role as a father, and providing his children everything they'd be in need of.

what would he be like as a father?

i see taehyung thriving in the role. with all the cap energy, fatherhood is likely to come naturally to him. again, i keep getting it, the protective side in him would be strong. he'd be firm on shielding his kids from negative influence; the type of parent who's careful and selective over who he allows to be around his kids. he could get very “don't talk to my child like that.”

don't know why but i also keep seeing him say that to his members too lmaoo, like i could imagine him telling a member holding his baby “okay it's enough you held him for too long already” or something ㅜ

taehyung is likely to be more of the stricter father, who's very clear on the lessons he wants to teach his kids. he wouldn't be a parent who'd be easy to convince, or talked into allowing them to do something. his energy here is more authoritarian, in a “i said no, that means no. end of discussion.” way.

his energy reminds me of my stepfather, who was a capricorn. he had these exact rules i had to follow; like bed time at 7 pm. i remember him stressing me out badly, because he was so unmoving, i could cause riots, he'd just let me be annoyed but still firmly go through with what he said. in the end i learnt a lot from him.

i do see potential for taehyung to be the type of father who bickers a lot with his children though; he could have a lot of disagreements.

i can sense his main intention being to equip his children with thick skin.. encouraging them in a way that gives them strength, letting them discover their own power through embracing their strengths, building up their confidence.

lastly, there is a part of taehyung that could connect with the imaginative, emotional world of his children.

he might not always express love in overly affectionate ways, but it would come through in the little things: playing silly games with them, nurturing their creative spirit, encouraging them to dream freely. his children could talk about the most silly and whimsical things to him, and he'd entertain it, in a way that makes them feel seen and valid. there's a part of taehyung that wants to preserve their inner naivety and innocence, while also helping them develop into strong and self-assured individuals.

jungkook

would he like to become a father?

so, jk immediately came in with the energy of.. “if i meet the right person, who'd make me want to have a child, i would.”

however, i have to say, he is someone who can feel most comfortable when working, and is most familiar with himself in work-mode. the concept of becoming a father is something that feels very.. strange (?) to him.

tbh, nearly every time i read for jungkook, his childhood comes to mind. while reading this time, i got reminded of him being a capricorn rising; and it made things click for me.

all the virgo energy, plus having a cap ascendant, can make jungkook a person who's not only self-critical and hardworking by nature, but also someone who encountered the weight of responsibility at a very young age. he can search for joy in the more simple things in life as he gets older, and as he finds more comfort in letting loose, because he's already been introduced to the serious adult world so early on.

in my spread, the page of pentacles (representing a younger jk as a virgo sun) fell out next to the six of cups (card of childhood, nostalgia) which made it look like the hardworking student is curiously gazing at these two kids, who are happily playing next to him. it seems like a world unfamiliar to him.

the awkwardness that i'm getting here makes sense. if someone's inner child was neglected and left emotionally unfulfilled for years; it's hard to the blame the person for not really knowing how to emotionally nurture another child. how do you expect someone to teach a child something, when it's something they've never been taught themselves?

i don't see jungkook necessarily rejecting fatherhood, as much as i see it potentially stirring up unresolved inner issues and self-doubt within him, that he doesn't seem too comfortable confronting as of right now.

i currently see him more emotionally distant from the idea of fatherhood. not because he doesn’t care, but because, he doesn’t believe he’s yet capable of offering the emotional maturity it requires.

mtl “best” father in my eyes

#1 taehyung

#2 seokjin

#3 jimin

#4 namjoon

#5 hobi (surprisingly)

#6 jungkook

#7 yoongi (he could honestly be great, i just didn't get an ounce of insight into potential fatherhood..)

seokjin and taehyung are quite close imo, i just see taehyung feeling more comfortable and confident in the role.

[diz-eaze]

Okay I have like a little world building question in the verse of being baby trapped by Albedo:

So like would the child grow up? Or would Albedo just have it be a permanent baby, because with growth means that eventually the child will have independent thought which would be interesting because Reader could slowly convince the child or the child could just have *eyes* and see the feak behavior from Albedo, but maybe it would be just like their father in terms of brain thought.

Either way albedo baby trapping you with a permanent baby, nightmare, him doing it with a eventual growing child, a unknown variable has occurred.

5.6 spoilers

fetus albedo was shown in the hexenzirkel reveal in a past event, though I'm not sure if this was meant literally or metaphorically.

him and that fucking hair,,,,, i'm lead to think that their baby also came out of the alchemy circle with already grown hair and a set hairstyle,,, so so funny,,, synthetic humans truly are built different. literally too. durin is a special case since he wasn't really a full-on new creation, he's just transmitted into a human, and both OG and mini durin were stated to already be a child.

going with the assumption that it indeed grows up just like any other human child, i surprisingly think the child will take after their father more. yes, (y/n) is the one who's stuck with them inside every day; they're the one who changes the baby's diapers, powders their bottom and chin, feeds them baby formula, cleans them, and changes their clothes. but as the infant grows up, these early life memories are guaranteed to fade out.

and it's not like albedo is an absent father, either. he may be busy, but any free time he's granted from his work, he's immediately spending it with his family (and by extension klee should she start missing him). surprisingly, you're the one who teaches them how to talk. so imagine the disappointment when their first word is a garbled rendition of albedo's name followed by a hearty giggle. perhaps that was the first sign that they'll always favor their father more as opposed to you. by the time the infant grows into a toddler, albedo is the one being more proactive while you content yourself taking a backseat.

he's the one gently teaching them how to walk, and he's immediately there to soothe their cries when they predictably lose balance on their feet. he's the one giving them blocky, wooden toys to play with. he's the one styling and combing their hair every morning before he sets off to work. you'll blandly bid him off while secretly wishing he dies during an alchemy experiment, and you're back to doing the chores around the house once more.

the favoritism towards albedo begins to show when the child holds a test tube for the first time. albedo gently placed it into their open, small palm, and they started swinging it around like some toy. you're nearby, subtly fretting over them because that's made of glass !! what if it hurts your baby !! 😣😣

yet to your surprise, the test tube never broke. and when albedo hands them a beaker, that doesn't break either. if anything, their eyes widen in fascination as they try to make sense of the numbers lined up outside of the equipment. albedo, with that annoying soft look in his eyes, pats them on the head as he patiently explains the concept of numbers to their tiny, little brain.

as expected for their age, they struggle to wrap around it.

yet...

your gut twists, a sign of bad things to come.

as the child grows, more and more signs of their inheritance from albedo's mannerisms are only made more apparent. the natural pull towards the concept of life and nature, the glint in their eyes as they gaze upon shelves lined up with different colored potions, and the nonstop questions tumbling out of their mouth as they peer over albedo's work table, trying to know as much as possible about their father's current project.

it really drives home when they start leaving the four, enclosed walls in favor of accompanying their father to on-site research experiments. you're left alone with only the cold to wrap around your figure.

synthetic humans flock together similarly to birds.

[alluringwaves]

packing it up! leo valdez ೃ࿔*:

👙 °❀* 𓍼:･ “‘cause i swear that i wasn't looking for much / but that's just when you happened / that's right when you happened”

summer!roberts!reader x leo valdez

song: packing it up – gracie abrams

The sun was setting over Camp Half-Blood, casting long shadows that stretched across the fields. The air was cool with the coming of spring, and the soft hum of the camp was the perfect soundtrack to the evening.

You were sitting on the porch of the Big House, your legs tucked beneath you, gazing out at the horizon. It felt like the world was holding its breath for something to change, and maybe, just maybe, it would.

Your life had been one of constant motion, constant change. You’d grown used to it—used to leaving behind things, used to never staying in one place too long. It was safer that way.

People came, people went, and it was always just you, moving forward. And when it came to Camp Half-Blood, you were no different. You weren’t looking for anything serious. You had your fun, you took what you needed, and you kept going.

But that was before Leo Valdez.

You weren’t sure when it started. Maybe it was the way he never seemed to stop talking, his hands always moving as if they had a life of their own. Maybe it was the way he could make you laugh when you least expected it, his bright grin infectious even when you were in a bad mood. Or maybe it was just the way he fit into your life, like an unexpected piece to a puzzle you didn’t even realize was missing.

You’d gotten so close to packing it up, to walking away from anything that felt like attachment. You had been content with your independence. You had been content with just being you, with no one to hold you down.

But then Leo happened.

You didn’t know how it happened, not really. Maybe it was the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled at you, or the way he always knew when you were having a bad day, even when you didn’t say anything.

Maybe it was just the way he made you feel like you could breathe easy, like you didn’t have to keep up the walls you’d built around yourself.

“Hey,” Leo’s voice broke your thoughts, and you looked up to see him standing a few feet away, his hands shoved in his pockets, a sheepish grin on his face. “You looked like you were off in space there. What’s up?”

You blinked, a small laugh escaping your lips. “Just thinking,” you replied. “About life. About everything.”

He tilted his head, a playful glint in his eyes. “Oh, I love thinking about life. It’s a good way to avoid real work.”

You rolled your eyes but smiled, shaking your head. “You and your distractions.”

Leo shrugged, walking over to sit next to you. He didn’t say anything for a while, just letting the silence settle between you two. But it wasn’t awkward. It was comfortable. He didn’t push, didn’t try to fill the space with forced chatter.

“Is it weird,” he asked after a few moments, “that I feel like I’m supposed to be here with you? Like… everything else can wait, but this—this moment right now—feels like it’s the one that matters.”

Your heart fluttered a little, the weight of his words catching you off guard. You weren’t used to this. To feeling like someone was there for you, not just because it was easy, but because they truly wanted to be.

“I wasn’t looking for anything, Leo,” you admitted softly, your gaze dropping to your hands, “but somehow you happened.”

He laughed, a low chuckle that made you smile. “I guess that’s how it works, huh? You don’t go looking for something, but when you least expect it… bam, there it is.”

You felt the quiet moments between you stretch out longer, the weight of what you were both feeling settling in. You had spent so much of your life running, avoiding the things that could hold you back. But now, with Leo, it felt different. He wasn’t something you were running from—he was something you wanted to stay for.

He nudged your shoulder gently, and you looked up to meet his eyes. The warm, golden light from the setting sun reflected in them, making his already bright gaze even more intense.

“I get it,” he said, his voice quieter now, “I wasn’t looking for anything either. But I think… I think I’d really like to see where this goes.”

You didn’t say anything right away. It felt like if you spoke, the magic of the moment would disappear. But his words settled into your chest, and a warmth you hadn’t realized you’d been missing started to grow.

“You know, I could get used to this,” you said finally, leaning back into the porch railing, your hand brushing against his. It wasn’t the first time you’d touched, but somehow, it felt like the first time it really mattered.

He grinned, his fingers brushing against yours in return, the familiar spark between you both lighting up again. “Me too.”

As the evening stretched on, the last light of day fading behind the trees, you sat with Leo in comfortable silence. There was no rush, no expectation—just the quiet promise of something real, something you hadn’t planned but were slowly, carefully letting yourself feel.

You didn’t have to say it out loud. You didn’t need to. But for once, you didn’t feel like running away.

And for once, you weren’t alone.

[hadesss8]

Lesson nr. 5> It's hard to define a complex man.

Evan stayed late again.

The rain scratched gently at the windows of the office tower, like a polite ghost trying to be let in. The city outside blinked through fog and neon. Most of his coworkers had gone home hours ago, but Evan—sleeves rolled, brow furrowed, typing like a pianist angry at his own masterpiece—remained.

He was not one for shortcuts. Whether in code, conversation, or connection, Evan believed in depth. Everything had a heartbeat if you listened long enough. The spreadsheets he worked on tonight were, to anyone else, dull. But to him, patterns danced. He found order in chaos the way poets found truth in aching metaphors.

Despite his intelligence, or perhaps because of it, Evan lived a quiet, inwardly vast life. He was the kind of man who could recite Keats as easily as he could diagnose a network failure. The kind of man who would notice the shift in a person’s voice before they even knew they were sad.

People had tried to define him before: Too serious. Too sensitive. Too independent. Too unwilling to “just have fun.” But Evan didn’t chase fleeting nights or hollow flirtations. His soul was not a shallow lake but an ocean trench—cold, quiet, and full of pressure that only the rarest could endure.

What he wanted—though he would never say it loudly—was strong love. Not loud love. Not easy love. Love that stood through silence, that thrived in stillness. A kind of intimacy that felt like language without words. That asked him to stay, not change.

He’d once described it to a friend like this:

“I don’t want to hold someone’s hand because it’s convenient—I want to hold it because in a room of light, they are still the one worth facing the darkness for.”

Tonight, as midnight crossed the city like a silent oath, Evan paused. His screen glowed. The rain had stopped. A message blinked in his inbox—an old acquaintance writing after years. She had read something he once wrote in a forum, a reply wrapped in insight and strange tenderness. It had lingered in her mind, she said. She had been wondering about him ever since.

He read her words twice. Three times. And then he smiled—not wide, not dramatic—but the kind of smile that rises from a place very deep, very real. The kind that knows there is still hope. Still mystery. Still the chance that the right soul might speak his language.

After all, Evan was not impossible to understand. Just… hard to define.

[lokh]

a while ago i asked how ur supposed to decide what level of hrt dosage is right for u when ur nb and the consensus appeared to be Vibes. i had assumed that this was entirely a mental and or emotional thing. i was wrong

[suosgirl]

your honor, I love him ♡

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WIND BREAKER: Special Comic (Bonus from BD & DVD Vol.1) English Translation

[messangerforthestars]

“We need more morally gray characters” you guys can barely handle topaz and jade.

[doctorweebmd]

ok my OTHER reflection:

on the one hand its really frustrating to see the posts about docs and healthcare in general on here be so narrow-minded. bad experiences with certain providers have lead to a huge spread of misinformation and mistrust with the whole system. which can and HAS lead to people avoiding 'evil' doctors for perfectly treatable illnesses and dying from them (the vaccine bullshit, anyone?)

but on the other hand. it is TERRIFYING how some of these docs practice medicine. at times i think 'are you just burned out and don't give a shit or are you straight up just stupid?' and i work in critical care. where quite literally every case is life or death. even in the academic sector where there is supposedly a standard of excellence, some doctors i would not let touch my loved ones with a ten foot pole.

and that sucks. i know this is the no nuance piss on the poor webbed site but 'the medical system and people that work for it are fallible and aspects of it are morally questionable at best/unethical at worst' AND 'the field of medicine exists to help people first and foremost and mistrusting/avoiding it can be detrimental in the long run' can and DO co-exist

[podraje]

I kinda can't believe that Trump thought Ukraine would just... give up. Like, sir, would you give up the land (and people) you were supposed to defend just because it's resistance is bad for someone else's bussines?

[selfinflictedgunshotwound]

sorry for only saying this type of shit lately but i kinda wanna drive a car straight into a brick wall at the highest speed possible

[tilthefadetoblack]

how does anyone think about property investing without feeling absolutely miserable about the state of our capitalist society

[neverendingford]

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