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ignominyy · 7 years ago

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Mistakes Like This

Fandom: Cow Chop Pairing: Aleks/James Word count: 1,922 [ taken from my ao3 ]

The morning’s sunlight trickled through the blinds, whilst the numerous birds could be heard chirping their songs loud and proud outside, having not a care in the world. Rays of light currently rested upon Aleksandr’s face, slowly waking him from his slumber. He muttered curse words as he blinked his eyes open, squinting at the harsh light. Shielding his eyes from the attack, he took a quick glance around the room.

He almost panicked for a moment; not recognizing the room he currently was in. His nerves calmed as his brain registered where he was, and he turned his head to look at the person to his right. Dark hair was tied in a messy bun, strands escaping from the hair tie’s grasp and splaying themselves against the pillow. Aleks shifted slightly to turn towards the sleeping man, noting the soreness in his hips as he moved. He knew it was from the actions that took place the night before; with the familiar yet harsh hands grasping at him so hard, it was bound to leave bruises. With that in mind, his hand slowly slipped under the cover, pressing his fingertips gently into the sore skin. A bruise was most definitely on his left side and he assumed there was another on his right side. It wasn’t like he minded the bruises, though.

Turning his attention back to the man who was responsible for all of this, he sighed softly. Most of the time when he spent the night, this was the sight he would always wake up to. A back towards him instead of a handsome face. It was probably because he was ashamed of what had happened on those late nights, not wanting to look at Aleks and comprehend what he had just done. The blond laid there for a few more moments before rising from the bed, making sure to be as quiet as possible. He quickly gathered his discarded clothes from the floor and slipped them on, quietly sighing as he turned to look at the bed once again. Beginning to walk towards the other side of the bed, he hesitated.

This was part of the routine when he woke up as well; should he leave without giving the man a soft kiss on the forehead, or should he still give the other a gentle peck? He always went with the latter and was unsure as to why he had to think about it anymore. Approaching the sleeping figure, his heart began to race, not wanting to wake him. Leaning down, he pressed a soft kiss to his forehead before whispering a “bye, James”. With that, he left.

When he arrived home, he unlocked his door before stepping foot inside, jumping at the sound of a voice from within.

“Where were you all night?” Aleks shut the door behind him before his eyes traveled to his couch, where Brett was sat. Brett would often show up to Aleks’ place unannounced, mostly to see if he was actually home or out sleeping with James again.

“Nowhere in particular,” Aleks replied simply, not looking Brett in his eyes as he began to walk towards his bathroom. The older man followed, standing in the doorway as Aleks went to the mirror, studying his neck for any signs of hickeys.

“You sure you were ‘nowhere in particular’?” Brett said this with a hint of smugness behind his voice, tilting his head to the side. Aleks pretended he hadn’t heard him in favour of continuing with what he was doing.

“If going out to the bar and going home with James is ‘nowhere in particular’, then I guess you are right.”

Sighing heavily, the younger man looked towards his best friend. “And? What about it? Are you going to lecture me about it again?” Pushing past Brett, he sped walk to the living room, sitting down on the couch and folding his arms.

“You know it’s not healthy for you,” Brett commented as he walked into the living room, “You’re so madly in love with someone who just thinks of you as a fun fuck after getting drunk.”

As soon as those words hit Aleks, he felt his heart tighten with emotion. “Shut up,” he said, trying to keep his voice from shaking.

“Aleks, you know I’m right. James is a good guy overall, but you have to know he’s just using you. He doesn’t want the same things as you, do you understand? No matter how many times you fuck him, he’s not going to love you.”

“Brett,” his voice was louder this time, his tone stern. Taking the hint, Brett simply sat down next to his friend, wrapping an arm around his shoulders with a soft sigh. Aleks lowered his head into his hands, putting his elbows to his knees, shaking his right leg a bit to distract himself from his thoughts.

“I’m sorry,” Brett whispered, “I just hate seeing you get hurt over and over again.”

“Yeah?” Aleks let out a dry laugh, lifting his face from his hands. “Imagine how I feel.”

Brett left later that night, making sure to talk about the whole situation, his opinions on it, and what he thought Aleks should do. Both of them had decided Aleks should tell James how he felt and end their relationship as fuck buddies if James didn’t reciprocate his feelings. They agreed that the longer all of this went on, the more hurt it would cause. So now, Aleks was at James’s front door, knocking ever so softly on the door. Taking in a deep breath, he slowly let it out as the door opened. His eyes lit up as he saw the man in front of him, greeting him and walking in. James closed the door behind him, returning the greeting with a small smile. The two made their way to the living room, James beginning to talk about some game they could play or a movie they could watch. Aleks could barely hear his friend speaking, the sound of his heartbeat pounding loudly in his ears. He simply nodded before taking a seat, James sitting down as well.

All Aleks could think about was how he was suppose to admit to James that he was so in love with him, that he loved him so much that it fucking hurt.

“Hello?” Aleks jumped a bit at the sound of James’s voice, half expecting that James had heard his thoughts and his cover was blown. James let out a laugh, “Are you alright, dude? You look like you’re about to have a full on mental breakdown.” Aleks shook his head slowly as he stared at James for a moment, his gaze going to the tv then.

“I’m fine, man. Just have a lot of shit on my mind.”

Nodding a bit, James’s attention also went to the tv.

“Well get that shit off your mind and pick whether we’re playing some shit or watching something.”

Oh, if only James knew what was going on in Aleks’ mind; maybe he’d understand then.

“I don’t really give a shit, dude,” he replied, trying to make his words less suspicious and more like what he usually would say. James glanced slightly over at Aleks before ultimately deciding on a movie. Aleks was sort of glad for that; he wasn’t sure if he could focus on a video game at the moment. As the movie began to play, Aleks began to plan out what he should do. Should he just say it randomly in the middle of the video? ‘Hey, I kind of have a huge crush on you and it fucking hurts, so can you tell me if you feel the same?’ No, that sounded too stupid. He couldn’t do that. Thinking of a few more options, none of them seemed to really fit. Aleks wasn’t sure what to do, wishing that Brett could be there with him somehow. Just Brett being in the room with the two of them would’ve been a major help, but he didn’t offer, so Aleks didn’t ask. Looking towards James, he studied him for a moment before looking to the floor, taking in a deep breath. His body was trembling at this point, and he could swear he was making the couch shake.

“James.” Aleks instantly regretted the word as it left his mouth, closing his eyes momentarily before opening them again. Slowly turning his attention to James, the other man was staring at him already, eyebrow slightly raised.

“Yeah?” Aleks opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Embarrassment suddenly flooded over him as he realized nothing came out, and he almost felt like crying.

“Aleksandr, what’s wrong?”

Aleks loved when James called him by his full name, it sounded so good rolling off of his tongue and many people didn’t do it very often. It was almost like it was… special, in a way. Suddenly, Aleks found himself leaning forward, lips connecting with James’s. Almost as soon as the touch was initiated, it was taken away. James had a slightly confused and disgusted look on his face, and Aleks just wanted to disappear. Backing away slightly, he wasn’t sure what to say at this point.

“Dude, what the fuck?” Aleks’ eye flickered to the couch cushions, holding back the urge to just get up and run out. “We only do that shit when we’re drunk. Not now.” James’s tone was slightly harsh, almost like it had a hidden trace of malice behind it. “I mean, what the hell, Aleks. You know this. Did you just come here to make a move on me or what?” His voice was growing a bit louder; a bit more annoyed. Aleks couldn’t bare to look at James, afraid of what expression was being made at him.

“I’m sorry.”

Silence overtook them for a few seconds, James’s scoff breaking it. Finally, Aleks mustered up the courage to look at his friend, noting the disgust behind his usual kind brown eyes. He seemed to be backed up fully against the couch, almost like if he got closer to Aleks he would lunge at him for another kiss. “I-I’m sorry,” Aleks repeated, standing to his feet and feeling instantly light headed. Why did he think this was actually going to work? That somehow James liked him back? Why did he kiss him instead of just confessing?

“We’re too sober for mistakes like this, Aleks.”

Mistakes? Is that what James thought of when they slept together, that it was all just one big mistake?

“I know, I’m sorry.”

James sighed, folding his arms as he looked back to the tv, still playing the movie they had put on. At this point, Aleks felt like he couldn’t breathe. Things would probably never be the same after this, and he knew he should just break off everything right then and there, but he couldn’t. He couldn’t lose those nights with James; walking home from the bar and practically falling into the front door, mouths connecting as they made their way to the bed. James calling out Aleks’ name, his full name, between kisses and as they had sex. Falling asleep next to the warmth of James, the feeling of happiness as he fell asleep.

“I’ll leave,” he finally said, not meeting James’s eyes as he turned away, quick steps going to the door. James had said something, but Aleks didn’t acknowledge his words as he walked out, closing the door swiftly behind him. But maybe he should’ve listened.

“Aleksandr, come back”.

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reyescarlos · 3 years ago

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Kim! My friend!

I wanted you to know that your amazing WIP Wednesday post from earlier this week is still on mind, thank you for sharing it!

I adore your stories, so much so that they stay with me long after I’ve read them the first, second, or 100th time.

Since reading your WIP snippet, I’ve been trying to pinpoint what exactly it is about your writing that makes your stories burrow their way into my heart. Then it dawned on me today (while listening to a JP Saxe song that funnily enough made me think “This would be definitely be a Kim fic.” 😂).

Your stories truthfully capture the beauty in the messiness that is real love. All of it: the trying and the failing, the second guessing, the regret, and the insecurities. And my favorite part? The reality of what it is for two imperfect, complex people to be bold and brave enough to choose one another and say “I want you to see me and my mess. I want to stand in your mess with you. Because I trust you. Because somehow it works. Because it’s US.” You really write the shit out of that lol.

This is why the ending of your stories are so emotionally rewarding. As the reader, we’ve felt everything - the fear, hurt, anger, angst, regret, sadness, and then finally the joy. That’s all because of your writing, you’ve brilliantly led us through every emotion alongside the characters. So yes, we’re also emotionally compromised while reading but we love it and keep coming back for more. Lol. This is also why I never shut up about No Right to Love You (and I never will). 😂

I’m gonna zip it now because this got suuuuper long. You’re the absolute best, keep on shining and putting us through the emotional wringer.✨ I appreciate you so much!! Looking forward to your next story and having it emotionally wreck me! 😭🥺🙃🤣🙌🏾😁

CAN YOU HEAR ME SCREAMING ALL THE WAY IN CHICAGO??? BECAUSE I AM ABSOLUTELY LOSING MY MIND RN, JSYK! Asdfghjkl SONIA omfg this is just !!!!!! Can every Monday be as nice as this??? Coming online to a beautiful and kind and truly AMAZINGLY MIND BLOWING message like this?! I swear to god, my face is like legit hurting from smiling so hard right now.

I can't even tell you how much this means to me. Like dude, seriously. Getting back into fic writing has been such a great stress relief over this past year. And to know that these little scenarios with my favorite characters that take over my head so much that I have to pour them into a doc can make someone else happy too is so beyond anything I could have ever asked for.

It's so funny you pointed out That Song™️ because it's seriously so high on my list of songs to write to. And apparently this is so much my brand that you can associate me with that song hahaha. That's a flex imo and I'm honored! Oh man, I'm shook right now. This message legit has knocked me out completely! I will never get tired of writing the super emotional shit. Give me ALL. THE. ANGST!! I need all those highs and lows. That's the good stuff right there. If I'm not suffering alongside them, something's not right haha. That fic will always have a special place in my heart for several reasons, this being one of them!

Goodness gracious, this was the ultimate way to come online. Thank you so damn much, Sonia! Oh boy, I don't post nearly as much as I'd like to but it means the world that you get so excited about anything I manage to share 🥺😭 I promise to continue leaving you emotionally compromised. It's my contribution to this fandom and I'm sticking with it.

#in conclusion you have effectively killed me #sonia bby #pragmaticoptimist34 #message #ask #fic talk #for rainy days

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iristial · 4 years ago

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Now that I’m half-way through Dekaranger, I’ll drop some thoughts

The best way to describe this series would be "it ages like fine wine"

The consistency of the judgment theme is excellent, and the lore is as good as ever. The way they address the practical sides of, say, a huge robotic base moving across the city (i.e. making sure all employees are in the safety zones before assembling the robot; it's rather sluggish against fast opponents) gives the series a nice touch

I'd like some more episodes where it focuses on two characters working together (like the one with the Deka Girls!). I do like the faith everyone has in each other but I'm just not feeling the bond as much as I'd like

Before I couldn't choose between Sen and Hoji; now it's a competition between Sen and Tetsu. Though the upcoming Hoji episode looks promising, and Sen has solid ground. Umeko is unparalleled ^_^

Back when I watched only one episode of Dekaranger, my ships were Hoji/Jasmine and Sen/Umeko. It's been 25 episodes and...nothing's changed, I can just put them on my ship list now asdfghjkl

Jasmine needs more focus episodes, she's only had two so far and it's partially why I feel a bit lukewarm towards her. On the other hand, Ban's had a good amount but I don't have any stronger feelings for him. I hope this changes

Speaking of focus episodes, I've figured out a pattern for Umeko (subverting expectations and taking care of others), Hoji (knocking down his pride), Sen (mysteries and you can't judge a book by its cover - though strangely enough this is the lesson he has to "learn" in episode 25) and Ban (figuring out the truth/not telling lies). For Jasmine...I think her episodes have to do with her psychic powers and how her past affects her in the current day? That's what I gathered from her episode with Hikaru (not letting an ESPer of the next generation continue his suffering alone) and the episode where she almost lost faith (like how she got overloaded with people's thoughts and she despaires, except this time her friends are there to puck her back up)

I adored the original ED but the Deka Girls ED...I need to cut it out and paste it on here because I love it ^^

#14shyx #super sentai #tokusou sentai dekaranger #heisei sentai ramble #long post

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wetalkinboutbooks · 5 years ago

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Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri

Summary: A nobleman’s daughter with magic in her blood. An empire built on the dreams of enslaved gods. Empire of Sand is Tasha Suri’s captivating, Mughal India-inspired debut fantasy.

The Amrithi are outcasts; nomads descended of desert spirits, they are coveted and persecuted throughout the Empire for the power in their blood. Mehr is the illegitimate daughter of an imperial governor and an exiled Amrithi mother she can barely remember, but whose face and magic she has inherited.

When Mehr’s power comes to the attention of the Emperor’s most feared mystics, she must use every ounce of will, subtlety, and power she possesses to resist their cruel agenda.

Should she fail, the gods themselves may awaken seeking vengeance…

Empire of Sand is a lush, dazzling fantasy novel perfect for readers of City of Brass and The Wrath & the Dawn. (Taken from Goodreads)

Our Ratings:

→ Geena: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

→ Kae: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall: A fantastic fantasy with really cool worldbuilding that we adored, and it keeps you engaged with a protagonist who does what she wants without remorse 😤 (and we love her). Also, heads up this isn’t YA persay, we’d classify it as more NA (new adult).

The Good

→ Mehr

Kae: So let’s get started with one of my favourite strong, badass female characters, Mehr. Mehr is the “bastard” daughter of a noble. Her parents were very much in love, but her mother was an Amrithi. The Amrithi people in this world, are very connected to the spirits and the Earth. But, as all ~connected~ people seem to be, they were hunted by the Ambhans because they were seen as the lowest race of people. They were seen as barbaric, heathens, and all those other mean things people say to seem inferior. As much as the Ambhan’s hated the Amrithi, they needed their blood to protect themselves from Daiva (spirits). Ambhan’s also think of themselves as the superior race so jot that down. Now let’s get back to Mehr.

Mehr is the daughter of an Ambhan noble and an Amrithi tribeswoman. The Amrithi do not marry because it will mean they are giving themselves up and breaking a vow that it literally written on their skin. It would mean they are losing a part of themself. Because Mehr’s father keeps a big ol’ cup of ‘RESPECTING WOMEN JUICE’ with him, he was like “Yeah that’s totally fine. I still love you and our children will be protected so this is fine.” So Mehr is protected, as well as her little sister Arwa. The thing is though, Mehr looks very much like the Amrithi. She has her mother's dark skin and hair, and tall figure. Her little sister looks more Ambhan, so she has a much easier time blending in. When Mehr was very young, her mother abandoned them and returned to the desert. So Mehr’s father had to remarry. Mehr’s stepmother is not kind to her at all. She is mean and petty and even forbids Mehr to see her sister, Arwa whenever she feels Mehr is being ‘disobedient’. Mehr’s stepmother, Miryam, has also raised Arwa as her own because she cannot have children. So she feels some type of ownership over Arwa.

Mehr is very aware of her Amrithi roots and continues to practice the Amrithi religion and dance her Rites whenever she gets the chance. On one particular spirit Daiva fueled stormy night, Mehr decides to dance her rites in the storm. This particular storm is called Dreamfire and it’s basically when the spirits come down to earth. While doing her Rites, she ends up lost and wanders into the city, unaccompanied (Which is a huge no-no) and finds herself at an Amrithi woman's house (whom? Has taught her the rites and her heritage, in hiding.) This grabs the attention of the Mystics and they are at her house within a few weeks. The Mystics are very powerful people who you absolutely cannot refuse or they’ll pretty much kill your whole family. So she is offered a marriage proposal and has to take it to save herself and her family. This is when she is introduced to her soon to be husband, Amun.

Geena: I loved Mehr, and Tasha Suri does a good job of using Mehr’s character with her lineage as a way to comment on colourism and caste (since the book is set in a place that is essentially the Indian subcontinent). But yeh, Kae hit all the plot points, Mehr’s constantly told to hide her amrithi self but she dgaf and does what SHE wants… though this does lead to the Mystics showing up like Kae said. I think part of the history of the Ambhan empire is that they essentially “colonized” the amrithi, and the mystics had a huge part of that since they (we learn later) use the Amrithi to harness the daiva and their powers and guide the success of the ambhan empire. SO, Mehr is forced to accept this arranged marriage, even though her father HATES that the mystics are taking away Mehr’s ability to make her own choice. Ambhans generally consider women property but when it comes to choosing marriage partners, women are given free reign to make a choice, so her dad is furious when the mystics insinuate that Mehr HAS to accept.

Mehr could’ve said no, but she thinks about it and realizes that if she doesn’t go along with the mystics they’d ruin her dad and this would ruin her younger sister’s life too. Our girl says ‘family over everything’ and jumps into the marriage, another amrithi boy (both characters are like 19 I think??). But right after the boy, Amun, is furious and Mehr can’t figure out why until he points out that now they’re bound for life!!! Mehr can’t STAND his ass, she’s like “okay but I didn’t want this either bitch” anyways this is a very slowburn type of story. Mehr quickly learns what it is the mystics do and she’s basically like “o shit.” SO LIKE, we learn that Amun has been under the mystics since he was a kid, and he essentially had accepted his fate that ‘I will live and die working for them’ but then Mehr shows up and learns everything, and our girl is quick-witted and isn’t about to take shit lying down. I LOVE how she essentially is a beacon of hope, even when her mother abandoned them and she was stuck with a shitty stepmom it didn’t stop her from embracing her roots and living life how she wanted. AND!!! Despite her stepmom’s threats she didn’t say away from Arwa and taught Arwa almost everything she knew. Mehr had rules laid out for her but she was like “lmao fuck that” and did what she felt like doing. She’s also really sweet, she learns all about Amun and manages to befriend other people under the mystics, which backfires but you kno. You win some, you lose some. Mehr is truly that bitch and gave Amun hope, and together they fought for their freedom.

ALSO, I should add that I like how Mehr doesn’t make dumbfuck decisions like everything that goes wrong isn’t necessarily her fault (other than her few slip-ups rip) but like she isn’t a dumbass so I found solace in that.

→ Amun

Kae: Amuuuun. Amuun. Amun. I liked him a lot. He’s just this very quiet, handsome young man who is TRYING HIS BEST. He like, initially stays away from Mehr because he is resisting an order from the Maha. Basically, if the Maha tells Amun to do something, he HAS to do it, or he starts to suffer. It’s because when Amun was first forced to join the Maha and his religious cult, Amun had to take a vow (which is very literal and serious for Amrithi and is literally carved into their skin) to always obey the Maha. Amun has his own way or obeying the Maha. He rebels in the smallest way he can and I don’t think he even realized how much he was rebelling. It was just natural to him. He does what the Maha asks of him but in his own way. But yes, Amun was very standoffish towards Mehr. He was kind of afraid to get close to her because neither of them wanted to get married, but for Amun, it was a vow he was instructed to do. For Mehr, it was saving herself and her family. So he teaches her the new Rites she has to learn to perform in Dreamfire storms, etc. But eventually, they start to talk and actually enjoy each others company. Amun is comanded to sleep with Mehr, but since that’s isn’t exactly a ~specfic~ order, he has been sleeping with her… But like, literally just sleeping beside her in the same bed. That’s it. But TECHNICALLY, he is doing as he was commanded. See? Our boy finds loopholes because HE SMART. AND HE DRINKS ‘RESPECTING WOMEN JUICE’. We stan a legend. SO YEAH THE MAHA FINDS OUT ABOUT THIS. MAHA IS PIIIIIISSED. So he literally says to Amun, “fuck your wife.” and him and Mehr are close and this point and Amun is literally killing himself by not doing this direct command because he doesn’t want to hurt Mehr. He doesn’t want to force her to have sex with him. He is literally losing weight, sweating, getting sick. All of it. And Mehr is like “Listen… I love you. I really do and I don’t want you to die. So like, just do it. It’s okay, I’m giving you permission.” AMUN OUR SWEET BOY IS STILL SO HESITANT BECAUSE HE DOESN’T WANT TO DEFILE HER. BUT HE IS DYING SO LIKE, HE HAS TO HAVE SEX WITH HER. IT’S EITHER FUCK OR DIE. THE WORLD FUCKS U EITHER WAY SO MIGHT AS WELL.

Geena: WHEN….. WHEN THE MAHA TOLD HIS OLD GENERAL DUDE “YOU WATCH AND MAKE SURE THEY DO” I WAS SITTING HERE LIKE…. BRO…. BRO WHAT……… AND THE GENERAL WAS UNCOMFORTABLE AND EVERYONE WAS UNCOMFORTABLE….. AND like everyone is eating the Maha’s ass at this point and it takes Mehr forever to convince the general guy to be like “couldn’t you just wait at the end of the staircase and listen instead” god that was so awkward.

Kae: I’M GLAD YOU MENTIONED THAT PART. Yes, it was extremely uncomfortable for everyone in this situation. Including the readers asdfghjkl;. But like, The general agrees and waits outside. Mehr and Amun are making the best of their situation and well… They make LOOOOVE. And it’s actually really sweet and not a bad scene. He was gentle with her and they made their own vows to each other to make such a harsh, forced moment, a moment of their own. Amun is just a sweet, quiet boy who is very much in love with his wife and he just gets caught up in shit. But we love him.

Geena: I ONLY WANNA ADD ONE THING, which is that the condition the Maha had laid out was the moment that Amun slept with Mehr, Mehr would be forced to follow every single order from the Maha too. So all of Mehr’s “Friends” feel bad for her because she’s being forced to sleep with Amun, who they think is this hulking man who’s rude to everyone (he has reason to be bc they all treat him like a monster). And Mehr can’t handle her man being slandered and she’s like “EXCUSE YOU, BUT THAT MAN IS SOFT™ AND HASN’T TOUCHED ME” and one of her “friends” is like.. “O worm?” and basically snitches to the Maha. Also, I love how Amun is written, he doesn’t have a perspective of his own but we still get to see what drives him and why he is the way he is, like his past and what his dreams had been. Amun is like a dark skinned Thor but like more depressed sdkfjndsf

WAIT UNREALated to Amun kinda, but when the whole book went without cussing and near the end the Maha was like “AMUN I WANT YOU TO FUCK MEHR” I LOST IT….. Tasha’s editor was like “You may say fuck…. But only ONCE” like that donkey kong meme. ��

AND ANOTHER THING, the ending with Mehr and Amun had me like clutching my chest. They manage to defeat the Maha and essentially free any future Amrithi from facing the same fate as them, but they realize that the dreamfire dance is important to keep the gods and daeva appeased. Mehr steps up saying that she’ll stay in like the Maha’s place and perform the dance and teach any Amrithi willing to listen, and Amun says he’ll stay with her too. BUT!! He had also said that he wants to do nothing more than leave that place and travel far away from the Maha’s influence, and Mehr essentially tells him “Amun, you gotta go live your life, I refuse to tie you down with me.” and up until the last page the reader is like…. O shit…. He’s going….. AND that’s so sweet of Mehr to say because she knows that Amun only has bad memories of the place and it’s overall traumatic for him so even though she loves him she doesn’t want to tie him down. BUT!!!! AMUN STAYS ALL BC HE’S LIKE MEHR IS HIS LIFE!! And together they stay and train Amrithi, and the place that had once been used to imprison and enslave Amrithi is made into a safe haven for them.

Kae: boom yes ur were right. I got caught up because it was so cute. But like, he goes “I don’t want to travel. I want to be with u” and she’s like “NOOO LIVE UR LIFE DON’T STAY CAUSE I WANT U TO” and he’s like “but i want to court u like we talked about” and she's like “BOY WE MARRIED” and he’s like “Yeah, but like, I want to court you every day. Like if we were normal and didn’t get forced into this. Anyway, I love you a lot, but we should do this right” and she gets all flustered and shes like “WHEW. IM GETTIN’ HOT. ENOUGH COURTING FOR TODAY.”

The Bad:

→ The Mothers

Geena: Kae mentioned earlier than Mehr has had two moms, her real one and then the stepmom that she was forced to deal with after her mom left (see: abandoned) her. As much as her stepmom was an asshole to her, she did her absolute best to be a good mother to Mehr’s younger sister so like… I guess she deserves SOME rights. BUT…. THEIR BIRTH MOM? AN ABSOLUTE TOOL. We end up meeting Mehr’s mom after Mehr runs away from the Maha, turns out she’s been acting as chief for a tribe this whole time??? And wasn’t missing or dead…. Just out here…. Travelling with her tribe…. Not giving a shit about her daughters… And when her mom learns that Mehr is under the Maha’s control her mom is unsupportive in my opinion, and I was ready to fight her. Mehr asks for her help but her mom is like :///// sorry my tribe comes first :/// and anyways I was v unimpressed and her mom’s excuse was like “oh your dad gave u a life better than I ever could” like that doesn’t mean shit when Mehr didn’t have anyone to lean on in her life (like her stepmom could give two shits about Mehr…. Imagine getting ur period for the first time and your stepmom is just like ‘yea idc’ so u gotta sit there with ur cramps all sad with no one to hug you, bc all the servants think you’re weird). Tasha Suri does a great job at writing varying levels of shitty parenting so there’s that lmao

→ Kalini

Kae: So now we have, Kalini, AKA BOOOOTLICKERRRRRR. Kalini and her sister whose name escapes me at the moment, were ~rescued~ by the Maha when they were kids or whatever. So she is his self proclaimed right-hand woman.

Geena: She highkey wanted to fuck the Maha you can’t change my mind. She saw his wrinkly ass and was like “I wanna hit that”

Kae: LMAOOO YOU’RE RIGHT AND YOU SHOULD SAY IT. And like, she also highkey hates Mehr. She thinks that if her sister, Hema, continues to talk to Mehr, she will land herself in trouble and well, Kalini wasn’t wrong. Hema’s throat is slit and she bleeds out in front of her sister for fraternizing with Mehr. Kalini was mean to Mehr from the start, but the murder of her sister just darkens Kalini even more. She loathes Mehr. BUT, Kalini isn’t a total dumbass. She DOES recognize that the Maha is the one who commanded her death, so she holds that memory tight and uses it to fuel her. She later kills the Maha where he stands, letting him know that he is not a God, and is mortal like everyone else. She slits his throat. Boom, he dead.

Geena: Kalini was eating the Maha’s ass but she realized he wasn’t shit at the same time. So she can have rights bc of that I suppose.

The Ugly:

→ Maha

Geena: now to talk about, as Kae beautifully phrased it the “HOE ASS BITCH ASS FUCK ASS MAHA” He is truly… the nASTIEST man alive, thinks of himself as a God even though he’s ugly and probably has the body of a pufferfish (unappealing). So, he has the ability to do ~vibe checks~ and find amrithi, who he forces to dance every few months during a huge dreamfire storm so he can harness the magic and use it to fuel the Ambhan empire. He’s had Amun under his thumb since the boy was a child, and now he wants to use Mehr too…. OKAY WAIT KAE DIDN’T HE WANT THEM TO “BREED”

Kae: YEAH. BUT AMUN SAID THEY COULDN’T HAVE KIDS BECAUSE THE DREAM FIRE RITE FUCKS THEM UP. BUT HE ONLY CAME TO THAT CONCLUSION BECAUSE MAHA WAS FUCKIN’ THE LADY THAT WOULD DANCE THE RITE WITH AMUN BUT SHE CULDN’T GET PREGGGERS. SO I JUST THINK THE MAHA WAS FUCKED UP AND NOT THEM. We will see in book 2 tho….

Geena: YEA!!! SO THAT WAS JUST ONE OTHER FUCKED UP THING THE MAHA ORCHESTRATED (also lmao he was shooting dust ehehhe). Along with slitting Hema’s throat and uh telling Amun to force himself on Mehr. A part of me was thinking while reading that if Amun and Mehr weren’t married and had their vows…. What he would’ve done… He was a gross old man and eugh makes my skin crawl thinking about him. Like he enslaved Amrithi and worked them until the ritual eventually killed them and ugh fuck that man he got the death he deserved… Though I kinda wish Amun had been the one to stab him dead but :/

Kae: Geena broke it down pretty well. We HATE THE MAHA AND HE’S A FUGLY, SKANK BITCH. He really is the worst though. He had been harnessing the power of the Amrithi people for generations, making him pretty much immortal (right or am I wrong?) until Mehr and Amun fought back and she dipped out on him in the middle of a huge dreamfire storm. Since they didn’t complete the rite, the Maha didn’t get that nice hit of Amritihi power, and he quickly began to age and get sick. This is when Kalini saw her opportunity to strike and murked his ass. The Maha was demanding, evil, VILE, and an abusive manipulator. I don’t like him. BUT THAT’S GOOD THAT WE DON’T LIKE HIM because that means he was well written. Tasha Suri does a fantastic job writing all of these characters.

Conclusion

Kae: Also, dude. Tasha wrote Mehr so well. It's why she’s one of my favourites. Like, Mehr was brave, but she was scared as shit in the beginning. She did everything she was told and we see her progress into this strong wonderful young lady and it's such a beautiful development? And same with Amun? He’s like, quiet and weird but we find out it was because he wanted to protect Mehr from the start? POETIC CINEMA.

Geena: FUCK DUDE you’re so right, it reminds me of Sabaa’s writing a lot too. The way we see her characters flourish in tandem with each other like OOOF, I wanna write like that. Also, the romance isn’t like an insta-love type of deal, Tasha makes it very clear that it develops over a long period of time, and uughhhh everything is so natural. Speaking of, Tasha Suri’s coming out with another book set in the same universe, but this time it’ll be focused on Arwa, Mehr’s sister. We’re super excited because it happens years after this book, and Kae mentioned that Tasha has hinted at a family reunion so I CAN’T WAIT!

#Empire of Sand #Tasha Suri #bookblr #book reviews #bookworm #the books of ambha #booklr #book blogging #book blog #book blogger #reading #books #book review #book aesthetic #book photography #wetalkinboutbooks

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drrockbell · 5 years ago

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5 Things Each

I was tagged by @kittykatz009 Thank you so much!!!

These are basically stuff that I currently have a hyper fixation on right now

5 Films:

King Kong (2005) (I saw this a few weeks ago and idk but I think this would be a cool Winry centric story)

Moana

Wonder Woman

Hush

Threat Level Midnight

5 Shows:

The Office

Game of Thrones

Breaking Bad

Adam Ruins Everything

The Office again

5 Songs:

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (this sounds like an adult EdWin song to me. I can imagine Ed singing this to her. I want to make a fic based on this song ❤️)

Stayin Alive

Everything by Beyoncé

High Hopes

Bad Guy

5 YouTubers (This was supposed to be 5 Books, but I only care about fanfiction asdfghjkl):

Unit 522 / Mr. Nightmare

CoreyxKenshin / Markiplier

Obsessed with The Infographics Show Currently and What If

Vsauce, specifically Michael

My beautiful curly haired girls’ channels; Jasmine Brown, Luhhsetty, Manes by Mell, Ayesha Malik, India Baston, Lana Summers, Penny Tovar, The Glam Belle, Bounce Curl, Joy Before Her, BiancaReneeToday, and my favorite Beauty Guru of all time, the Lovely Michelle Phan

5 Positive Things:

I switched my major from Biology to Economics in my fourth year of college, BUT it is worth so much more to me now. I was unhappy with Bio and only took it for salary reasons for the future. Was really good at it in high school, but we all think that. Economics is so much more interesting to me and the As I get make me know I made the right choice. I never regretted my decision once I filled the paper work out.

I have gone 1 year and 3 months going with my natural hair texture! I’ve straightened it 3 times in that period, but I want to get that to 0. My hair has gotten its glossy black color back and the curls are bouncy and voluminous and thick and full!

Along with my hair, I have not plucked one hair of my eyebrows in exactly 1 year, besides the middle. They used to be very thick and had a nice arch to them, but after years of plucking to get them thin and just tearing away that the arch, they’ve suffered a lot of damage. I have been using Jamaican Black Castor Oil and I’ve seen some major improvement. Though my eyebrows are still very dark and full, they’ll probably never be the way they were before, but I am happy that I am through with damaging them.

My little brother is back from college visiting for Winter break!!! We don’t see each other much, but we have been having so much fun. The other day we saw Pirates Voyage with our mom, and it was amazing!

My mom’s cat had kittens 8 months ago and they’re adorable. One of them, whose name is Tuxedo, had not taken a liking to me for a while. He runs to my mom all the time and wants to be held by her, but he’s been afraid of anyone else. Yesterday he went up to me for the first time and it was so adorable! We played and he let me hold him. He’s such a cute kitty.

This is a sixth one because I just thought about it, but I’ve written my first EdWin fics last month and I was unsure of how it’d go, but people loved them! Two were just one shots, but a I got a lot of comments telling me how well I kept them, especially Ed, in character and how unique the ideas were and have even had people say what kind of stories they’d want to see from me in their messages. I thought that people would think my ideas for plots would be weird, but I felt so good when they said it got them thinking more about EdWin’s relationship and how it made them love the ship again❤️

I’ll tag @humanedspresso @automail-freak-and-alchemy-freak @karinakamichi @dreamerandcrazy @stephysketchy @tinynalu if you guys would like to 😊

#little things

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axemetaphor · 5 years ago

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@ the oc ask game thing do all of em for Adam. I Dare Ya

oh shit asdfghjk i already did 2 so i’ll exclude those, but, HERE WE GO

🌹 Where in the world does your OC feel most at home? Is there any reason why? If it’s not the place they were born, where were they born? Is there a certain somebody that makes them feel at home where ever they may be? What does home mean to them?

He doesn’t remember much of Scotland, but he likely has an idealized concept of it that he considers home. In his mind, if he lived in the rolling green hills he often hears described, everything would be fine! He’d finally be entirely at peace. But that’s not his home, and he knows it.

For him, home isn’t really a place. Technically he still considers his mom’s house “home” simply because he’s used to referring to it as such, but it doesn’t feel like home. What feels like home to him is being with Flint and Domino. What feels like home is the three of them working on a case together and bantering back-and-forth as they drive to and from wherever the hell they need to go. What feels like home is staying up ‘til absurdly late hours playing video games with Domino and Joey and sometimes Lotte. That’s home.

🍁 Where does your OC go when they need to have some time to themself? Would they ever have their own “comfort corner” filled with all the things they like? Do they have a favourite spot outside that feels like its theirs and theirs alone?

Hm that’s actually interestin to think about. He barely knows New York and his space in the apartment is the living room, so, he doesn’t have His Room or smth to go hide in... He strikes me as the sort to like stargazing/skygazing, though, so maybe the roof. If he needs to think about something or calm down, he might take a walk to clear his head. He’s prone to anxiety and walks really help with that, afaik!

🍂 Does your OC enjoy hugs? What do they do as a show of affection for: their friends, their family, their significant other(s) or for strangers? Over all what are they like with receiving affection from others?

Adam probably loves hugs, but is a bit skittish about them, mainly because he’s mindful of other people’s boundaries ! He doesn’t tend to easily trust kindness from strangers, or even from friends and family honestly, but he’d like hugs. He gives very nice hugs, he’s a very fluffy lad.

🌻 What little things do they notice about people or the world around them that make them happy? What tiny little treasures do they find in the normal every day that makes the world seem a little brighter for them?

He likes birds! And nature in general! He just likes living green things a lot. He likely notices plants and wildlife the most. That being said, everything about New York City is probably very new to him, so for a while he’d be dazzled by all the hustle-and-bustle. Especially the concept of “the city that never sleeps,” the eternal Something Is Happening Someplace.

As for people around him, he likely notices their neutral expression the most, and can probably pick up on what their mood is quite easily. If someone else is happy, he’s likely going to be happy, too! Unfortunately, this sort of a skill is likely a defense mechanism-

🌾 Describe your OC through the eyes of someone absolutely head-over-heels in love with them

this one was kinda tough lkjhgfd He’s a gentle dog with the prettiest unnervingly-bright-blue eyes around, and even when he hasn’t combed his mess of hair it manages to flop over his eyes in just the most adorable way. He handles everything with a certain level of delicacy that’s genuinely admirable. He’s always honest, even if it’d hurt him, fiercely loyal, and incredibly resourceful & hardy. He’s a little dumb but his heart’s in the right place, and he’s selfless to an almost dangerous degree.

💐 How does your OC handle being unwell or forced to rest in bed? Who cares for them and in what ways? Does your OC enjoy being doted on or are they a terrible patient? Reversed: is your OC good at taking care of others who are ill or in need?

Adam is extremely good at taking care of other people and probably not very good at being taken-care-of lolol... He isn’t a terrible patient, just not the greatest one. He won’t be downright awful because he’s too sweet but he doesn’t like being fussed-over and feels guilty. Domino and Flint are both equally likely to take care of him when he’s sick, but Flint would probably be a little bit better at it by virtue of being More Adult than either of them lmao. Domino would Try, though!

🌿 What way does your OC show that they care without using words? What way do others show your OC that they’re cared about without using speech?

He strikes me as the type to Gently Lean On Someone when he really trusts them. He’d be likely to hug Domino when they’re having a rough time. He’s the type to pay attention closely when he really cares about someone or something.

Flint is likely to just do nice stuff for both of his kids--he doesn’t seem to be the type to be good at being emotional via words, so he probably shows that he cares by just doing little nice things here and there. Domino is probably the same, though their main way of showing Adam they really do love and trust him is simply the fact they let him hug them lol. As for the other characters he interacts with ... I’m not sure!

🌳 What is your OC’s favourite way to relax after a stressful day? Do they have a favourite book to curl up with? A hobby? Or do they have a nice bubble bath and have an early night to bed?

He likes to play video games ! His favourite to relax is probably Minecraft. It’s chill and also Domino is terrible at it, so it’s really funny for him to watch them get lost and die a lot-

He does strike me as the type to maybe like a calming bath, though. Maybe he’d just chill in silence, or maybe he’s listen to some soft music.

🌲 How deeply does your OC feel? Are they typically empathetic or do they have a hard time connecting with others in this way? What are they like when offering support and comfort to someone they care for?

He’s a very empathetic doggo, but he has a tough time making it a two-way street. He doesn’t open up very easily, albeit less-obviously-so than Domino. He’s more likely to deflect others’ questions about his emotions and focus on the other person’s feelings more.

🌺 What does your OC do to calm down when they’re scared or after a nightmare? Do they have any special comfort items or need to be reassured by a specific person? How do they handle this if they’re alone?

When he wakes up after a nightmare, he usually hugs a pillow, or Domino if they’re awake. He just doesn’t want to be all alone again. Domino is the most-comforting person to him, with Flint maybe being second-place--or tied with Joey.

🌸 What are some of their favourite things and why? List as many as you can think of!

He loves video games, snack foods, gentle rainstorms, green hills and the outdoors in general, that light-in-the-chest happy feeling he gets when he’s Genuinely Praised, the smell of coffee in the early morning, waking up next to his family, road trips, peanut butter (though he has to be mindful of Flint’s allergies--), hugging Domino, the stars at night in a smog-free sky...

🌼 Who are this characters friends and found family? How did they meet, how long have they been friends for, could they ever be something more than just friends? What do they look for in a friend or a romantic partner?

Adam’s only biological relative is his sibling Domino! The two were adopted by Flint Paper, who Adam sees as a father figure. He considers Joey (owned by @archielemon) his big sister, as Domino and Joey already sorta.. mutually adopted each other as siblings lolol. By extension he might also see Kathy, Joey’s girlfriend (also owned by @archielemon) as a big-sister-in-law (technically--they’re not married, but, yknow). He also sees Lotte (owned by @keenflapcowboytaco) as a younger sister. Adam doesn’t have many friends yet, but he admires Sam a fair amount. Max, however, scares the shit out of him.

Adam doesn’t have any romantic interests at present, nor a canon sexuality, because his mother was so stifling he never got any sort of opportunity to figure himself out. He has no idea what he would want in a partner or if he would want one at all.

Questions for You!

💫What is your favourite fact about this character and why?

this is Another Really Hard question! I’d have to say ... my favourite fact is how he admires Sam but is scared of Max. Especially since Max just wants to be his friend kjhgfdsa. If Adam wants to talk to Sam he’s gotta brave talking to Max, too, poour guy--

☄️ Does this OC deserve better treatment from you? Do you make them suffer just a little bit too much? Be nice to them!

asdfghjkl all of my OCs suffer too much at my hands, i am Sorry, My Children,

🌠 On a scale of 1 - 10 how Baby is your OC? BONUS when asking this question rate the OC yourself as see if the reply matches up!!

100000/10 he is Pupy and he cannot change this. He is More Pupy than Domino is

💦 If you as the writer could erase one traumatic event from this OC’s life what would it be and why?

oh fuck LMAO there are. so many. hm. well. Even though it was better for Domino to leave, Adam really wishes they’d stuck around. If he had them there, maybe they could have left together, instead, and been stronger for it.

#long post #im so sorry this is so goddamned long ASDFGHJKL #i jsut ... went off!#adam dog #rambles.txt #not sonic #asks #canadaisnolonger

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angeledwings · 5 years ago

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ʟᴇᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴛᴀʟᴋ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ꜱʜɪᴘꜱ | @hartofbalamb //HMR I LOVE YOU TY. YOU ALREADY KNOW ME SO WELL asdfghjkl;♥♥♥

Send me a Ship and I’ll Break Them DOWN

How did they they meet?

Hoooboy this is gonna be kinda long.

So, I have this headcanon that Rinoa was looking everywhere for a Garden who would agree to offer their mercenaries in exchange for a low price---which is a very horrible exchange. And she knew that.

First. Rinoa went to Galbadia Garden; the snooty rich SeeDs with more experienced fighters. Their headmaster declined Rinoa’s offer---as expected, but that hardly unmotivated the determined resistance leader.

Next, she applied for help to Trabia Garden. The best they could do was offer some technicians and a trainee to ensure safety protocols and offer security. And while that was a kind offer, it wasn’t what Rinoa was looking for. Trabia declined Rinoa’s want for their experienced fighters but gave her a referral for Balamb and allowed her to board the train free of cost. (They were a bunch of nice people.)

The minute Rinoa arrives in Balamb, she’s met with the sight of a silver haired woman ruthlessly kicking the snot out of some poor helpless burly guy while another man in a white coat brandishing a sword laughed hysterically at the woman’s antics. Indeed, that was the posse we all know and Seifer loves.

Rinoa immediately assumes Balamb is an island full of delinquents with a bad reputation, but that doesn’t deter her from seeking out what she came there for.

However, before she was going to head down the road towards the Garden, she was going to stop the brutal beating by stepping between the woman and the cowering man, DEMANDING they stop. She didn’t mind a brawl if it meant fighting for what was right. And they were vehemently out of line.

This triggers Seifer, and he decides to introduce the fear of god into the small woman’s tiny form. He leers over her, using his tall stature to make her feel small, obsolete, weak. His piercing greens bore into her skull. And if looks could kill? She’d have died a thousand times.

Rinoa cared little for his approach. She was NOT afraid of him.

She stares back, eyes winced, brows furrowed, hands on her hips. She challenged him; a huge mistake no one DARED think about.

Still. He was not getting his way by trying to intimidate her.

They stay like this for a good five minutes. Seifer breaks, finding everything about her...amusing. different. hilarious. surreal. He smirks, then scoffs at this little spitfire and tells her to get out of his sight.

Fujin ceases her brutal beatings on Raijin and notices Seifer watching the blue clad woman with a wide eyed stare, and a psychotic curl of the lips.

He did not want their game to end. He wanted to make her suffer.

So he follows her...

Who developed romantic feelings first?

Seifer.

Rinoa was too involved with getting Independence for Timber that she didn’t have time for romantic feelings. Or so she thought. Yes. Seifer was cute. He smelled good. His voice was was like a melody to her ears, but it was normal to get infatuation. And Rinoa assumed it would pass. It obviously did not.

Seifer, however, developed feelings for her because she didn’t want him, and she never took his shit. He was a selfish asshole and always treated their meetings like a game. Until it wasn’t...

Something about how passionate Rinoa was about her cause woke something up inside of him. Her determination for what she wanted was inspiring. Just like a little boy he once knew from long long ago...

Rinoa’s feelings eventually grew the moment Seifer started talking to Rinoa about Forest Owls. He would show minor tender moments to show Rinoa that he sincerely wanted to help her. It meant a lot to her because of the lengths he went to make sure her dream would prosper. He didn’t care about Timber at all, though. He cared about Rinoa, and what she wanted. So, what was important to her, was important to him.

He promised her he’d become a SeeD, and offer himself in Garden’s stead. But not for free. She owed him a date, and she was already neck deep in a shit ton of debt---or so he claimed.

Rinoa loves Seifer, and still does to this day. Theres a connection she feels that cant be said with words. Its just there. And it always will be.

Who is their biggest “shipper?”

Raijin. Raijin likes Rinoa because she saved him from Fujin’s wrath more than once. THEREFORE. HE ENCOURAGED SEIFER TO CHASE HER. Lmao. But oh. Don’t tell Seifer what to do. xD

When did they have their first kiss and under what circumstances?

Very bad circumstances lol. Seifer is an asshat. We all know this. How he shows affection or interest is...unusual at best.

What he did was, he needled her over the smallest things, tried to convince her she was stupid, told her she was weak, and on one occasion prevented her from going anywhere by barring her path with his legs. He was sitting in a seat blocking the door, laid back, watching her freaking out to let her go. It was amusing. He LOVED playing with her.

During that moment of hysteria, he drops his feet, grabs her, and plants a good one on her. She answers with a big slap against his face and screaming about something or another. Yeah, yeah. He’s heard it all before sweetheart.

He laughs and simply says, “Wow, that actually hurt.” He bars her path again by slamming his hands on the wall behind her and whispers, “Do it again...”

Who confessed their feelings first?

Seifer. Though not in your usual way. I mean, of course right? He’s a pompous asshole. Confident as hell and really doesn’t care any other way. It was just.

“Yeah, yeah. I’m not concerned about what you’re saying, but I like your face.”

What was their first official date?

Uhhh. Rinoa is still in “debt”. Loooool.

How do they feel about double dates/group dates?

Rinoa thinks they’re adorable. Seifer thinks its tacky. And what if he got a boner? Its not for them. But. Oh well. they can look. He’s a pretty impressive guy and all. -rolls eyes-

What do they do in their down time?

I can imagine Rinoa likes to pamper herself with bubble bath, massages, facials, and taking naps with Angelo. She also likes to catch up with some of her friends with lunch or a little get together.

And I figure Seifer is doing something dangerous or completely stupid. You know. So he can come out in a blaze of glory.

What was the first meeting of parents as an official couple like?

Well. Being that Rinoa only knows Edea due to....reasons. She never got a proper introduction.

Seifer met Fury and he didn’t care to change his personality to look good in front of the General. And Rinoa LOVED THAT. Seifer wasn’t afraid to continue being himself even towards a man of “great importance”. Seifer was just Seifer.

Caraway HATES his guts.

What was their first fight over and how did they get past it?

Obviously over the stunts he does. He is reckless with how he approaches things and due to that, it could land the Forest Owls in hot water. Rinoa was PISSED with some of the things Seifer threw himself into for fear that he wouldn’t come out alive. She was constantly worried that he would die over just one mistake, and he NEVER took her worries into consideration.

He knows he’s hard to kill, and he always told her that. Why did she care so much, anyway?

Women. Right?

They never really got passed it. Just bored of it? It was the same argument over and over. Seifer was not going to change and Rinoa had to accept that. And she did, no matter how much it hurt.

Which one is more easily made jealous?

Uh. Both, honestly? Though I see Seifer much more inclined to turn the entire misunderstanding into a fiasco that would make you regret having known him. Like. Punching out a guy for having looked at his girl a certain way. Starting an argument with a guy at a checkout register for telling Rinoa to have a good day bc thats obv signs of flirting. (Yes, I am aware that is VERy toxic. Seifer is toxic.)

Rinoa is more reserved and wants to keep it between them. But she isn’t all innocent. If Seifer even so much as says “hey” in a certain way to another, Rinoa will do the same with a guy to make him jealous. Its just a cycle of ugliness lol.

What is their favourite thing to get to eat?

Who doesn’t like sushi, fam? ;D

Who’s the cuddly one? What their favourite cuddling position?

Rinoa obviously cuddles Seifer. She loves every snuggly position. Just as long as she’s near him she loves it.

Seifer prefers laying on his back with an arm around her.

Are they hand holders?

Rinoa certainly is. She wants to hold Seifer’s hand all the time.

Seifer thinks its pathetic and embarrassing as fuck. Buutttt. He’ll give Rinoa this ONE exception.

How long do they wait before sleeping together for the first time? What’s the circumstances?

They should have waited longer buuuut, about 5 months since they met.

Circumstance? They were horny? asdfjgdflks;

Who tops?

Seifer. He has more experience.

It took Rinoa a little while to really learn about her body and what it liked. She can top when given the opportunity.

What’s the worst first they’ve ever gotten into?

I’d say, their first kiss was the worst fist of the century. xD Pretty sure the people of FFVIII heard Hyne crying.

Who does the shopping and the cooking?

Both. Rinoa LOVES Seifer’s cooking. Rinoa is also skilled with culinary arts. And she also does the shopping since Seifer gets irritated and loses his patience.

Which one is more organized and prone to tidiness?

Seifer is really organized for being a scatter brained asshole. Rinoa is the tired little poof. She loves her naps. <3

Who proposes?

Unfortunately....we all know how this panned out. :’(

Do they have joined Bachelor/Bacheloette parties or separate?

Who is the best man/maid of honour? Any other groomsmen or bridesmaids?

Big Ceremony or Small?

Do they have a honeymoon? If so, where?

Do they have children? How many?

#‘Yᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ᴍʏ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ.’﹣ [ Sᴇɪғᴇʀ x Rɪɴᴏᴀ ]#NSFW-ish #long post #//put it under a read more bc it got long lol #☞ ᴛᴜᴛᴏʀɪᴀʟ - [ ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴꜱ ]#HC

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dramayeoja · 6 years ago

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Goblin ❣︎ 도깨비

Kim Shin, an undefeated war general, is ultimately killed by a jealous young king named Wang Yeo. After death, Shin is revived by the gods—but his revival is by no means miraculous. He becomes a 도깨비 (dokkaebi, goblin), and is cursed. He will have to pay for all the lives he took in battle by living alone in immortality, witnessing everyone he's ever loved, die. Remaining lodged in his chest is the very sword that killed him. There is only person who can see that sword, and draw from his heart so that he can finally rest in peace: his bride... whom he's yet to meet.

Things get spoilery under the cut—you've been warned! ;)

Chipper, yeah? Haha so, right off the bat, the premises of Goblin remind me of like, a much more morbid version of the legend of King Arthur. You know, a man draws a sword from stone to prove himself the greatest king in all of Britain? Yeah. Just to be clear: this is a good thing (imo). Like, I personally think this is just such a cool idea for a drama 😍

Let's jump right in. I'm gonna be honest and say that, at first, I felt a little turned off at the female lead, Eun Tak, being nineteen (in the beginning of the show), meanwhile the male lead, Shin, is 900+ years old (but physically looks to be in his thirties). It just... rubbed me weird. But hey, the Twilight series (both the books and the movies) is exactly the same—high school girl, century-old man, bananas yet somehow romantic storyline... And I loved me some Twilight as a young adult. So I mean, I have no right to judge, really. Plus, Eun Tak soon turns twenty anyway. So that's an improvement I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ We follow her character into her late twenties, nearly thirty. So things are definitely fine by then haha! 👍

Don't let that previous bit make you think I didn't enjoy Goblin—I LOVED it. That detail is just a lil funky to me, is all. Back during my Twilight obsession days, I was nearly twenty myself, and the thought of being pursued by an older man was exciting. Hell, I mean, it still is! But now that I'm two years shy of my 30th Birthday, I feel differently sometimes. I think, LAWD get that girl away from that man, she too young for him LOL. I am definitely getting old... Enough about Twilight now, apologies! I'm only using it for the sake of conveying similarities seen in Goblin 🙏 Let's talk cast!

Kim Go Eun as Ji Eun Tak and Gong Yoo as Kim Shin

Eun Tak is a bubbly young woman with limitless energy! While still in her mother's womb, Mama Ji was involved in a hit-and-run incident which, sadly, took her life. During Mama Ji's dying moments, she prayed to anyone above that her child's life be spared. Sat on a rooftop from afar, beer in hand (lol), Shin hears her prayers, as he is a god of sorts. He appears before Mama Ji, and shows mercy to her unborn baby. Eun Tak grows up with the ability to see/speak to ghosts. Said ghosts tell her constantly that she is the goblin's bride. How do they know? A strange birthmark on the back of Eun Tak's neck tips them off. Eun Tak unfortunately was taken in by her abusive bitch of an aunt, who jabs Eun Tak every chance she gets. Her cousins are assholes. Eun Tak's aunt really only keeps her around in hopes of collecting Mama Ji's savings (intended for Eun Tak) one day. Sad, right? I mean, isn't Eun Tak being born without her mother enough as it is? Life can be so cruel 😔

Lee Dong Wook as Grim Reaper/Reaper/Wang Yeo

This is Grim Reaper (or Reaper for short), portrayed by the handsome Lee Dong Wook. His character is just this strange, not at all tech-savvy man with a constant deadpan facial expression. Said facial expression provokes so many giggles during funny moments, and drives home the longing and desperation during sad times. We learn quite a ways in that he, in his previous life (again, just in case: spoiler), was Wang Yeo G A S P ! The young king that is essentially responsible for Shin's death, as well as all the misdeeds that were done to Shin's family. Again, this is something I don't want to spoil. Well, more, anyway 😆 You gotta see it!

Yoo In Na as Kim Sun/Sunny

Kim Sun, or simply, Sunny (she loves to spell her name for people lol, S-U-N-N-Y!) is the second female lead. Yoo In Na is so gorgeous that one look at her makes you feel like such a potato hahhah. 🥔 This fact about her beauty bleeds over into the show itself—every time another character meets Sunny, the camera does this slow motion pan into her lmao. She really is that pretty! Sunny's personality comes across so odd at first... Having watched all of the episodes now, I feel the intention of Goblin's creators was to make her seem like a soul searching for something it has lost in a previous life. idk if that makes sense, but yeah. She has this way about her, like she's disconnected from others, and is sifting through the haziness to find this thing she feels she's lost.

Yook Sungjae (my BtoB bias 😍) as Yoo Deok Hwa

Sungjaeeee ahhhh 💘💘💘 I had to gush, sorry! Hehe. Meet Deok Hwa: unofficial nephew of Shin. Deok Hwa is a third-generation chaebol (heir to a family-owned corporation) and spoiled man-child, always seeking his credit card hahaha 🤣 But I love him so much. Between Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, and BtoB Sungjae? Man, I'm dying over here! Deok Hwa's true identity is revealed later in the show, which if you haven't seen it yet, I won't spoil it. Just watch. But his ending sucked. Like where did he go? Everyone else's endings got tied up neatly except for his. What gives, man? 🤔 Edit: I was actually reading an online conversation about what happened to Deok Hwa online—someone jokingly said he was reincarnated as BtoB Sungjae LOL 💯

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AMAZING OST 😍😍😍

Good pace, episodes drag at times. A little confusing in the beginning, but you get there eventually. Maybe this is just me though, viewers who are a little more keen than I will likely catch on sooner ;) My mom was a little confused as well, and actually said at one point, "This should be called the 'what-the-hell-is-going-on' show," hahaha. Like I said though, we quickly moved on from this, and loved all the things. There are actually, I think, three (?) specials that were made to aid viewers in making sure they understand the complex events and relationships clearly. I haven't watched them yet, but want to!

Quite repetitive tbh, as there are unnecessary flashbacks often. Probably for two reasons: the obvious of reminding you what's what, but also to create suspense. Typical duration of most tvN dramas seems to be about 16 episodes, so it's possible these flashbacks and things are, for lack of a better word, filler. I don't know how rigid or lax tvN is about having a drama set at 16 eps, but I get the idea this is their preference. Seeing as so many of their programs on average last that long, I feel this must be what they want. Such has the potential to affect the writing, either positively or negatively.

A continuation of the previous bullet: I think Goblin's creators oversimplified the plot at times. I'm unsure if this is due to possible pressures to meet a specific requirement(s), or what. I'd rather forgo ALL restrictions and let creativity flow, let the story be told without pressure to fill a specific amount of time, etc. but TV production is weird. And contracts are weird. tvN might not to blame for these issues, could simply be that storytelling isn't always easy, man. I'm a writer myself, it's hard! I'M being redundant now lmfao! Anyway, yeah ~

Absolutely LOVED all the scenes that were filmed on location in beautiful Québec City, Canada 🍁 Tall, romantic trees, the fall foliage, historic buildings... sigh. Now all I need is Gong Yoo chasing me and we're all set! ;D

In addition to Shin being revived, my crush on Gong Yoo has been revived as well LOL. He fine 🔥 A classic K drama crush, can't go wrong with GY👌

Gong Yoo is always stellar at doing kiseu (kiss) scenes, and in Goblin, he does not disappoint. He really goes at it 🙈 which is preferred vs. the typical person kissing a stone statue that you see so often. He even did a lift kiss with Kim Go Eun that was reminiscent of THEE Coffee Prince kiss he did with actress Yoon Eun Hye! 😍

I never saw it coming, how the sword would wind up being removed from Shin's chest. I worried what the writers were going to do, how would they approach this, and just wow. The way things turned out is such a relief. It also told me that Shin's love for Eun Tak is true. I mean, I didn't need that scene to occur for me to know that, rather it just adds extra oomph that yes, Shin really does love Eun Tak. He didn't want her to suffer knowing she was responsible for his "death," so he thought quick and used her hands WITH his hands asdfghjkl. How dumb (bc noooo now you're gonna die) and amazing he is at the same time 💜

I love how Shin made his way back to Eun Tak after passing away, it was such a powerful scene. I could really feel his struggle, and kept yelling at my TV for him to stand up lol!

Devastated that Eun Tak died 😭 I really thought as many times as she'd cheated death before, she would somehow continue cheating death again and again for the rest of her days. But no... What a selfless person, Ji Eun Tak. Her being reincarnated as Park So Min gave me some closure. Not the closure I wanted, but closure.

The relationship between Shin and Reaper is ADORABLE. Whenever they interact with each other, they just have this great dialogue. Shin pings, Reaper pongs, Reaper pings, Shin pongs. It's great 😄 I still laugh about the slow-mo scene of them returning from the market with green onions HAHAHA 😂

I love Sunny & Reaper ~ However, their history as Kim Sun & Wang Yeo in their past lives is so very sad. I don't even know where to start RE: my feelings on this 💔 imo, their ending kinda sucked. I just wasn't satisfied with them having had this complicated, tragic story, only to be reincarnated in this fashion that I ultimately found to be just... idk, disappointing 😩 Again, closure, but not the closure I wanted.

I thought Reaper, the other grim reapers, the name cards, the depiction of what happens immediately following death with the brewing of the tea, the afterlife, etc. was all very creative. We really don't know what awaits us when our time comes—it's interesting to wonder if it's anything like it is in Goblin 🍵

Can't stop thinking about Goblin, even though I'm now watching Thirty but Seventeen & Mr. Sunshine! I'm emotionally cheating lol halp.

Photo credits: tvN & AsianWiki

Yo yo! I'm sorry I took so long to watch + write up this review! It's been a long couple of weeks for me, I wasn't always able to watch when I wanted. It was maddening 😆 But I have finally watched, and feel like the most accomplished person on the planet hahaha. xoxo 💜

#goblin #도깨비 #asian dramas #korean dramas #tvn

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the-cryptographer · 6 years ago

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I’m actually replaying Tales of the Abyss now instead of just thinking about replaying it as I become randomly taken over by Dist-related feelings. So under the cut is my experience with the first third of the game (everything up to the haircut).

- Imma just start with the character stuff and then move onto the gameplay stuff bc nobody cares about gameplay.

- Yeah, I started playing this like - “I wonder if I’ll still like the same shitty ships I liked when I was playing this ten years ago.” And the answer is FUCKING YES - they are apparently permanently ingrained in my psyche.

- On the subject of Luke... I didn’t actually remember how much of a douche he is for the first third of the game, since it’s been a while and I’m more accustomed to seeing portrayals of the better rounded and kinder character he eventually became. I’m going to say, I’m really glad he grew out of it on both a narrative and personal level, but I also really did enjoy and love long-hair douchey Luke. He’s insufferable and I adore him.

- That being said, I think this kind of puts an interesting spin on Luke/Tear. I do genuinely like this ship and am happy with where it ended up, but a lot of what seems to keep their early interactions from going even more poorly than they do is that Luke is... very used to bossing people around. And Tear is very used to being bossed around. Like, she’ll obviously talk back to him, but even so- Tear kind of falling into this servile protective bodyguard role is kind of what ends up endearing her to Luke and it’s kind of bad and good at the same time. Especially combined with things like her thinking the Baticul maid outfit his servants wear is cute... This idea could be taken places... I’m glad the relationship didn’t stay like this in the larger context of things, but I’m also kind of enjoying where it’s at so~

- That being said I feel like the party starts making lovebird jokes way too early. Like, I like this ship a lot, but I also have bad taste, and this isn’t the kind of thing I feel should be encouraged irl/in-universe. Not as their relationship exists during this part of the game, at least. ubb.

- More generally I do like Tear a lot tho. I think having her be a bit more serious and stoic and emotionally withdrawn are things that speak a lot to me, with regards to female characters and heroines especially. I also like that she is genuinely competent as a fighter and protector. And that the more traditional damsel role is occupied by a man, Ion.

- I’m also surprised that Tear’s boobs are as modestly proportioned as they are. Maybe it’s because of doujin content, or a couple of tactless jokes later on in the game(?) but I always thought they were HUGE instead of, well, buxom and hourglassy in the vein that you might find on a real woman. This game in general isn’t super fanservice-y in its character designs (although there’s something to be said about a few of the scenarios). There’s some Zettai Ryouki on the girls, but that’s about it. I guess the fact that this game's age is showing.

- The different iterations of ships involving Anise, Arietta, and the Ions are also something that are still appealing to me a lot. Part of me feels bad for being okay with Anise/Florian, since Florian’s a kind of an obvious replacement character. But then I start thinking about how conflicting and upsetting it would be for Anise and then - whoops - I’m interested again.

- Luke and Ion crush on each other so hard though. This was not a ship from when I first played but, god, it’s so cute how much Ion seems to genuinely like Luke, and how Luke gets so tsun and blushy about protecting him. Excuse me while I try and figure out a way to write this that isn’t heartbreaking, and fail.

- me: I wonder if I’ll like Jade as much as I did the first time. Since I seem to have come to a realisation that he’s an emotionally manipulative asshole with a very limited capacity for empathy on any non-abstract level. Jade’s disembodied voice *hasn’t even shown up on screen yet* : Move out of the way or it’s not my problem if you get run over by this tank I’m driving. me: I was a complete fool. He’s a total asshole and I love him so much.

- Naw, yeah, for real tho: one of the first things Jade does upon meeting Natalia is try and establish that she’ll be easy to emotionally manipulate and control. He rather easily brushes over watching the suffering of others in favour of more goal oriented behavior. That, in addition to what happens when he extracts information from Dist at the Keterburg Hotel... I don’t really think I was off the mark about Jade potentially negging his boyfriend or exacting physical torture on his ex, especially insofar as his ex is a criminal anyhow. Like, obviously Jade has some kind of moral code by the time the game begins. And overall I think it’s admirable that he’s concerned about things like minimising the world’s death toll and human suffering. But he’s certainly not above breaking a few eggs to make and omelette, even if those eggs include visiting long-term physical and psychological damage on others. I would... hope that he could restrain himself from taking that kind of route with things. But I don’t think I’m exactly wrong in thinking he’s not a person I would trust not to, and thus not someone I’d want to invite within a mile of my personal life. Although he’s probably going to continue being a character I really cherish. He might still be my favourite playable character in the game - although Tear and Anise come close.

- Actual favourite character is Dist, of course. I mean, he’s hammy and awful and terribly written, but I love him so much. ‘Everyone is jealous of my intelligence and beauty.’ (Which is even funnier considering the post-battle dialogue where Anise and Jade tell Luke to write about their beauty and intelligence respectively in his diary. Birds of a feather.) idk, it’s just really strange, because I don’t really like when fanon iterations of characters are made more femme and flamboyant than they are in canon. But you have actual femme and flamboyant men in canon (Dist, Wallace from pkmn, etc) and somehow I love them so much, omg. (Dist also has a lot of grief stuff I like tho - v relatable with regards to Nebilim.) idk, I just count my lucky stars every day. Because five of the six God Generals die in this game, so the odds were definitely not in my favour, but somehow my favourite is the one that makes it out alive?! I’m dying at how blessed I am. Dist is basically the opposite of the Bury Your Gays trope, and I love it.

- On that note, when Jade and Dist are snarking and Luke and Guy share the look(tm) and are like ‘they’re off in their own little world’ asdfghjkl;

- me: I wonder if I’ll like Natalia more this time. Since I’m more aware now of the baggage and misogyny that goes into female character creation, and am more likely to blame authors than the characters themselves. Natalia: *to Luke, after taking one look at Tear* Are you fucking the servant girl? me: YIKES(tm)

- Naw, she’s okay. I mean... she’s not less okay than Anise or Tear, really, in terms of poor (stereotypical) writing and poor (catty) behaviour. I certainly think her commitment to being a kind ruler and acting towards the public good with her own hands and own feet is quite touching. But she appeals to me the least out of the three girls on a personal level. And, also, I think there are several issues with her introduction-

- Well... first off, that we hear about Natalia from Luke and Guy earlier in the game - and we’re told she’s high maintenance and clingy before we’ve even met her. And then we meet her and her introduction ends up immediately corroborating what Luke says about her. So... it’s a very bad first impression in a way. In general it’s kind of interesting seeing how the narrative feeds out information, now that I know all the characters and all the twists. Some of it is info-dumpy, and some of it is unintuitive, but it’s interesting to watch how it drops out hints and evidence for you to try and piece together before the reveals come.

- But I digress, the other thing is Natalia is, after her disastrous first impression, set up as a foil for Luke. Her kindness and selfless concern for others, and how seriously she takes her responsibility as a state leader, are both immediately cast against Luke’s self-absorption. Which... is in some ways ineffective for me tbh.

- Idk, just, like- An adult man spends seven years building up trust with a child that’s been isolated and emotionally neglected by design, and then manipulates and uses him as part of a murderous rampage. (two children, if we’re including Ion) And somehow this is Luke’s fault? Yeah, I don’t... buy that.

- I mean, Luke is obviously rude, callous, selfish, and arrogant. And I think all of those things are problems. All of those things are Luke’s fault and responsibility. I do think it’s upsetting that Luke is more concerned with dodging blame regarding Akzeriuth than he is concerned about... everyone who just died. And I’m certainly glad that Luke makes a decision to change. But... none of those things are really related to him feeling he can trust Van, and it’s pretty monstrously unfair to blame him for being manipulated by the only adult he really felt took his interests and concerns seriously as a kid. (I mean, obviously his parents love him, and he them. But there’s also a definite feeling that his concerns are not being prioritised by them. And that he can’t even advocate his concerns with regards to his mother, whose emotional and physical health could be endanger if Luke burdened her with his upsets.) As the player, we don’t really have a reason to trust Luke, and Luke’s loyalty to Van, more than Tear’s (and the rest of the party’s) distrust of her brother. We’ve known Luke and Tear approximately the same amount of time. But... Luke has known Van for seven years. And Luke has known Tear and Jade and Anise for a couple of weeks and has little reason to trust them. Tear spirited him away from the safety of his manor and into a dangerous world. Jade and Anise had him restrained and arrested and made no secret they were using his status for their political goals (good goals, but still...) They’re all openly disparaging of Luke. It seems pretty natural that Luke would trust Van over them, and the fact that Van was counting on that when he betrayed Luke and everyone... I mean... I also don’t blame the rest of the party for blaming Luke in the heat of the moment, but I think the game and narrative itself takes the ‘it’s your fault’ stuff a bit too seriously and uncritically. It’s also super obvious that they ramped up Luke’s unlikable qualities in preparation for what happens at Akzeriuth - pride cometh before the fall. And, even if it’s emotionally effective, it still don’t really go from point A to point B that being selfish and rude and arrogant makes you at fault for being susceptible to emotional manipulation. Which is kind of frustrating.

- Also, yeah, zol was right. You could’ve saved that kid with stalagmite or smthn, Jade.

- There’s a lot of weird bullshit along the lines of gameplay vs plot dissonance. Like trying to light barrels of oil on fire in the Abandoned Factory. I’m surprised none of them blew up in Luke’s face. Did nobody think to bring a candle? Or just have Mieu light up the dark with fire near the switch? That would have been a lot more expedient and a lot less dangerous.

- Ion: The seventh fonon was recently discovered. Jade: And thirty years ago, when I was a young lad, I was upset I couldn’t use the seventh fonon and blew up my teacher by mistake (whoopsie). me: what the flippity fuck, Ion? that’s not recent. I thought you were supposed to be better than Luke about this shit. What could possibly be responsible for this mistake - OH!

- In general, since Ion’s four years old and somehow knows a shitton about the world, it kind of takes some of the wind out of Luke’s sails when he’s had a three year lead on Ion ‘but i had more important stuff to learn, like my parent’s faces’. Luke’s amnesia and subsequent isolation are pretty well integrated into the story for the most part, but parts of it are obviously exaggerated for the sake of having a character that needs the relevant info about the game world infodumped on them.

- Mieu... is a thing. I don’t really like mascot characters as a concept in general. But I think some authors, like CLAMP, have done a good job integrating them into their stories. I can’t really say the same for Mieu though. That he kind of is Luke’s chew toy for the beginning part of the story is interesting. And that he fucked things over for his people and the Ligers due to this random accident (much like Luke) is kind of interesting. But... overall he’s just a very annoying cute thing that’s following you around for no reason. I wonder if his voice is less grating in Japanese, but the PS2 version of this game at least didn’t come with JP audio, which was kind of a bummer. I like the dub for the most part (Anise especially is really good) but I would have liked to hear the JP version this time.

- I think I still prefer platonic Guy/Luke to romantic Guy/Luke. (Although I don’t dislike it, the way I dislike Asch/Luke) but I am super charmed by the drama with Guy having all this resentment towards Asch that then becomes easier to move past once Asch gets switched out for Luke. Like, I think in some ways it’s more about Guy being in a different place looking after this helpless newly replicated Luke at age 14 compared to looking after the better-realised Asch when he was younger, rather than because of a stark difference between Luke and Asch themselves. But I can’t help but love Guy a little for seeing them so differently and feeling certain that Luke is the one that’s his friend. It’s really sweet and cute x’)

- And last thing - the hyperresonance stuff was super poorly explained. Particularly the first one between Luke and Tear. We’re told that this is something that can randomly happen when two seventh fonists interact, and Tear’s like ‘i should have been more careful’ like this is something that happens periodically that you can predict and avoid. but... how? What are the conditions that lead to this? Is this scientifically replicatable at all? Or is it something that can happen completely at random whenever Luke and Tear touch each other? Whenever Natalia and Asch touch each other? they’re just going to be having sex one day and randomly teleport out into an open field or smthn. This is so dumb. Except I know that the teleportation thing was actually 100% convenient plot bullshit, so I shouldn’t even pretend it can be made sense of in any real way, smh.

- New Game Plus! I debated quite a bit, but in the end EXP x10 was the only thing I purchased from the grade shop. I wanted to have the experience of gathering all the items and bonuses myself, since I forgot what happened the first playthrough. But I’m regretting the decision a bit now since I did all the sidequests and ultimate weapons and stuff the first time around and had a very full inventory, and I’ve already missed at least one thing on my current playthrough when a combination of not saving and forgetting how to walk lost me Barrelow X’s Capacity Core. (Not saving also made me not have a save to go back to to win against Asch at Yulia City- boo) But, regardless, even without all the other perks, I figured EXP x10 would basically mean breezing through the story, which was what in theory I wanted. But then I decided to combine this with the Unknown Difficulty Mode (enemy stats x3.5) which effectively made the game even more slow than the first runthrough, EXP x10 be damned. I spent a lot of the first part of the game crowding around Engeve, frantically trying not to die before I gathered 100 gald to stay at the Inn. I was completely outmatched on the Tartarus when it gets overrun with Griffins and Ligers. And I made about a dozen trips between the Fubras River and Engeve before I finally made it to Arietta without my characters dying. After getting my party to level 40, spamming Mystic Cage, and still getting absolutely crushed by Arietta at Coral Castle, I finally gave up. I lowered it down to Very Hard mode instead and defeated her in two minutes. After a quick search, I learned that this is considered one of the hardest battles with the hard mode stat multipliers, and it gets easier from there. So I technically could have kept going to level 50 or smthn but... it also seemed like a lot of these people were doing this challenge with the capacity cores and equipment rollover, and without them I’d most certainly have to grind more (and grind without good capacity core stat bonuses). And the simple truth of the matter is I wasn’t having fun anymore. So... if I do a third playthrough in another ten years, I’ll rollover everything properly to do Unknown properly, but in the meantime I’ll stick to whatever mode lets me farm grade the most easily.

- On that note, it became very clear that the defense stat in this game is very broken. All the characters (including your own characters, pretty much regardless of level) have /lots of HP/ and are meant to take /a lot/ of small hits - this is just the play style. So, as long as you have full TP and a way to heal, taking on characters with multiple times their usual attack and HP stats is doable. On the other hand, characters with high defense, like Arietta, Golems, etc... Even small differences between your attack stats and the opponent’s defense stats can result in your own attacks doing half/quarter/tenth of their usual damage, which means a battle taking two/four/ten times longer than usual (and you’re way more likely to run out of TP and healing items this way). I think this essentially means that high fonic/phys attack (respective of whether the character has a mage vs melee move set) are the most important stats for the player character. It would be cool if you could replicate Arietta’s defense effect with your own characters but... the truth is the bosses in these types of games are built very differently than the player characters (unlike something like pkmn)... so I’m not sure you can(?)

- Pet peeves currently include the Tales Of series’s multi-part cutscenes. It’s started already and I know it will get worse (i distinctly recall latter parts of this game where I had to fly between characters in different cities collecting cutscenes before I could move onto the next dungeon) But, yeah- I’m at a bit of a loss here because, while I like open exploration game worlds where you walk between different locations and vastly prefer this to games that teleport you between battle stages (ie Sonic Adventure 2, Disgaea) there is a lot of retreading old pathways in Abyss (as there was in Legendia) trying to negotiate between different talking heads. Like... I saved my game going up the tower at Coral Castle, intending to walk into a boss fight. And then a cutscene happened, during which I was teleported three loadscreens back in the direction I came from for another cutscene. And then I had to manually walk back the same exact route and save again, before another cutscene and finally the battle. What’s the rationale behind not just making that one big pre-battle cutscene with the travel included/implied? Maybe the fact that they DON’T HAVE A CUTSCENE/SKIT SKIP BUTTON which is another pet peeve, mind you. Another example is when you get to Luke’s home in Baticul and have to run back down to the port to retrieve the scrolls that the maids threw out, and then climb back up to his house again. It’s not like anything exciting happened on the three different elevators I took between those two points. It’s not like I don’t know what the trip between those points looked like - I just came from the port. There’s no reason not to just have it be automatic. Even attempts to reduce this - the wing bottle - are frustrating in their setup. By requiring me to spend money and keep inventory in order to use the teleport function, they are incentivising me to /not/ use the teleport function. They’re requiring me to spend money to /avoid/ doing something boring. And that’s, idk, kind of unnecessary and shitty? Like, usually in a game I want to be spending money in order to unlock new features and content and have more fun. Not to, like, avoid playing parts that I’ve played already. idk, because i do realise that streamlining some of these moments would require alterations to cut down some of the movement in the plot - and ultimately I think flying between cities to talk with different people before acting isn’t bad or unrealistic plot wise. buuuut, even if some of the multi-part cutscenes need to stay for this effect, even if not all of them could have been streamlined into a more direct line of action and travel, even if not any specific moment of this travel is unbearably awful, it still frustrates me that this clearly wasn’t even a priority for the devs.

#this has spoilers for the rest of the game too - not just the first third #meta lite #Tales of the Abyss

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hello! Is it okay to request a written ship for the NCT units? If not feel free to delete this! Thank you so much!

I’m an INFJ, my Hogwarts house is ravenclaw. I’m spiritual, passionate, sensual and astrology as well as tarot are one of my biggest passions. I’m also very creative and love to draw, paint, write, sing, etc. I’m sensitive, caring and empathetic, I attract all kind of people (even the ones I don’t want to). My career is really really important to me (being successful at it that is), I like to be independent (especially financially) and work hard, but I’m also diplomatic and really desire to form a team/union with my partner. I have my values set straight, I’m idealistic and know what I want, I like to have fun, talk, be goofy and laugh (memes = life) and see the magic and beauty in life (a bit fairy like) but at the same time I’m deep and very serious about my morals and boundaries (I’m either a paradox or the best of both worlds asdfghjkl jk jk). I’m very trusting, loyal and forgiving when it comes to the people I consider family. I’m also very nature obsessed and rlly rlly love animals!!! people might call me weird or eccentric because of what I like and sometimes because of the way I dress but personally I think I’m fairly normal 😅 Btw, if you take astrology into consideration these are my personal planets; cancer sun, Scorpio moon, Virgo rising, cancer mercury, Leo Venus, libra Mars!! Sorry for spamming, take care!

Hello cutie anon, thanks so much for requesting and telling me about yourself. We suprisingly have a lot of similarities hehe. No worries for spamming, it’s all good. Here’s your ship lovely...😉

From NCT 127, I ship you with...Taeyong

Positive Side: You both would build the perfect relationship and empire together. Although your hogwart houses are different, they can still unite and work together pretty well. I might be wrong, but Taeyong honestly gives me hufflepuff vibes and as a hufflepuff myself, you can tell Taeyong works hard to get what he wants and loyalty is his number one thing when it comes to building any relationship with someone whether romantic or platonic just like you. He also appreciate your creativity and how you establish your talent for singing, drawing, all that would make him encourage you to share your work for everyone to see, even if the pieces were incomplete just sharing your process alone made him proud. He would even try to get sm to incorporate your designs for Nct 127’s next album cover and merch. Outside of your careers, your both very adorable and goofy together playing animal crossing together, sending each other the funniest memes and buying each other 20+ stuffed animals. When he’s off on tour or trace doing promotions, he trusts you to watch the dorm keeping his room clean, tidying up the house and let’s you spend the night with him when he comes back from work. The 127 squad would lovee how much you cater to Taeyong and help him get through his tough phases as the mother of 23 members, leader of 127 and performing month after month barely getting any breaks.

Negative Side: Most days, the forecast is sunny between you two. Other days, they can get gloomy. As mentioned earlier, Taeyong is the kind of man that’s very sweet, patient and strong, but sometimes his mental state is not in the best state. With him being a cancer, they not only can get emotionally sensitive because of how much stress, pain and suffering he holds inside from his job, the media and the pressure of keeping that perfect idol image. Whenever you offer to help him or ask him if there’s anything you can do, he would push you away so he wouldn’t feel like a burden to you and don’t want to come across being weak infront of you.

But...: He’s also someone just like you that needs time to himself, but also needs that affection and support from his loved one. Your one of the people that can give him that reassurance he needs and reminds him every day that he has to pull himself together for his fans, members and family. When he has his bad days, you make sure to sing his favorite song to him while caressing his head and giving him tiny soft pepper kisses on his face which lights his world up everytime. When your having your bad days, he’s the first to run to you and hug you tight letting you scream, cry of rant until you’ve released all those emotions outside your body.

I miss taeyongie so much. Get better soon my angel😭😭💚💚

From Nct Dream, I ship you with...Renjun

Positive Side: Another life partner in the long run. I’m seriously getting soul mate energy here. First of all, your similarities, hobbies and passions match to a tea. Renjun would want someone that would understand how much his job as a idol means the world to him and the fact that your one of the people that wanted to get close to him as a person instead of getting close to him for the fame. He’s also every empathetic just like you when it comes to you trying to achieve your goals independently and your morals he would be gentleman and wouldn’t do anything you weren’t comfortable with. While he’s still young, he would love have his fun with you by relaxing by painting heart sculptures in his room and exchanging them to keep on your selfs for memories. When your out, most of the time he drags you along with the dreamies to thier crazy adventures, but you don’t mind being chaotic with them. Renjun also seems like someone who doesn’t care about apperance that much so he wouldn’t feel ashamed at all having you beside him on red carpet. The thing that he loved the most about you was how passion and your bright personality that makes everyone in the room face light up. Just like Taeyong, we would want someone that he can trust with his secrets, problems and personal belongings which he can depend on you for that. Overall this relationship can last a lifetime whether friendship or romantic, the bond is unbreakable.

Negative Side: When you both started dating, it was hard to balance your work life’s and relationship. Obviously that’s going to happen because of your schedules, it was hard to stay consistent in the relationship. For example, you both used to text or facetime everyday, but then that turned to once a week when a big event is coming up. Another example is when you both have to cancel dates on weekends, because of work or family emergencies. This almost led to you breaking up at some point and it was frustrating to deal with. This is when he starts being hard on himself because he wishes he can be with you all the time, but he knows he can’t do that.

But...: Once you guys have decided to meet up one more time to have a what you call a couple intervention, you both decide to stay together and stay in contact every chance you can because you both love each other too much to let each other go. After that heart to heart moment with Renjun, the dreamies was so happy when you two walked out of his room together screaming, cheering and crying. They loved how you two compliment each other and would be devastated if you both broke up so to celebrate everyone had a karaoke night and sleepover at the dorm. Way V members even crashed the party and was happy for the beautiful couple reuniting. The night ended when you and renjun shared the most romantic beautiful kiss under the moonlight on the rooftop.

Okay but this Renjun thooo be fine asf under red lighting. 👀❤️❤️

From Way V, I ship you with...Ten

Positive Side: Two creative minds that fall in love. When Ten first meet you, he loves the way you sing, laugh when he tells you jokes, cried when you missed him and how you get excited every time you see polar bears at the zoo. He took note of all of your facial expressions, what you liked what you didn’t like, he wanted to to discover every side of you. What led him to completely fall for you was your family oriented traits. The way you know how to properly take care of people around you, your ability to give good advice to someone who’s going through a tough time and how successful you can be as a strong independent woman. As far as talents, your both on the same area as far as singing and drawing. I can imagine ten trying to teach you his choreography so you both one day can perform together on stage. He would be teasing you if you would mess up in between, but would get shy and blush over how cute you are making your little mistakes. Once the day come, sm allowed you and Ten to release a single together called Waiting for love which describes your relationship together, but the fans didn’t know that ;) Overall you two would be the perfect business partners and lovers together which everyone would support.

Negative Side: The fact that you two are so similar, it can sometimes be hard to handle. You both have high expectations of each other and it’s rare that you have arguments. Once the other person made a mistake, it’s hard to find that trust or recover from the disappointment. The mistakes that usually happen are if someone hides an accomplishment from the other person or when they’re not spending enough time with them. It’s small issues like that effects the dynamic of the relationship.

But...: Your both very forgiving and have faith in each other. Your both easily persuaded by each other’s presence alone so the arguments don’t drag out too long. It’s back to the normal routine where you to live your fantasy married life together cuddling with Leon, Bella and Louis. “Honey let’s go to the art gallery together and then buy some slushies!” You walk up to him tapping the top of his nose. “Yes baby I’m on my way. Let me take care of these idiots first.” Glaring at baby yang yang and Lucas who’s laughing at his cute voice. He proceeds to run after them leaving you giggling adorabley watching them.

Out of everyone, I ship you with...Taeyong

Thanks so much for requesting lovely anon and I appreciate your patience. Have a nice day/night. 🌷🌷

#submission #kpop ships #written ships #nct 127 ships #nct dream ships #way v ships #way v #ten #nct dream #renjun #nct 127 #Taeyong

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ajokeformur-ray · 4 years ago

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📝 (+ I love youuu !!!!)

Marieeee ~ 🥺🥺🥺🥺 omgggg asdfghjkl where should I start, darling????

Okay, well, I guess I should start by saying that you are so much more than you think you are. You're so brave and so strong to have gone through even half of the things which you have; and though I'm sorry that you have even had to go through those things, I'm also really proud of you for doing so.🥰🥰🥰 You are still so yourself even with everything you've ever been through and that is true strength of character. You work so hard and you are so dedicated to Faruk and to Joker, to your writing and to the things which bring you the most joy. You do so much for other people and you deserve so much more of the things which you so selflessly give out. You have such a big heart which is impossible to quantify and you make every day brighter just by existing.

I adore talking to you. You're so wise and empathetic, so compassionate and impassioned, so full of love and so full of life, and even though you've suffered and struggled, you still always have a kind word and you're so tender-hearted. You are beautiful inside and out and I just want to tell you that you are valid as fuck. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you're not!!! 💛💛 I love you so so much and I'm so proud of you and I know that Joker is too!! I'm sending you love and hugs.💕💕💕

#free serotonin

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exolstice-blog · 7 years ago

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Baekhyun as | A Puppy

So we all know Baekhyun, Byun Baekhyun, Puppy Byun.

But what if he were really a pup?

I think he could be a Norfolk Terrier or a spaniel, a Boston Terrier, even

Oooohh, definitely a Beagle or a Corgi or okay I got carried away

Either way, he’ll be energetic. Very much so

Practically tireless. A literal ever running battery

Despite his small, even tiny, size he’ll be just so bubbly

And LOUD bark bark bark

His way of proving superiority

The pup is done with teasings about his size

And even so, he’s just so cute

Even if it’s tiring

For you, of course-- the pup won’ t stop

But even so, you’ll love him

And he’ll love you too, so very much

He smart, he loyal, he grateful you appreciate that

That will make him even more adorable, if that’s possible

And you won’t be able to resist

Then you won’t be the only one tired of something

Yes, he’ll be annoyed but he’ll love you nevertheless

Though he’ll get a bit tired of you too

Of the high pitched baby voice and praises

Now don’t get me wrong, he loves them

A bit too much, actually

But he’ll just want to play with you and not for you to simply stare at him with heart eyes

Because did I mention he won’t stop

I just need to emphasize this point

And he’s clever, very clever

He’ll make a game out of anything

You’ll often wonder if your dog is actually a variety show genius of some sort

And you’ll lose more than a pair of socks

It began with a mitten, then a beanie, then a sweater, finally half of your wardrobe is GONE

Like where does he hide everything

Not only clothes, you lost an eyeliner once

Anyway, he loves to play

And you can’t help but give in to him

His wagging tail and fluffy hair

But beware

Your fingers will suffer

He’ll bite

A LOT

I mean, Baekhyun bites on his own now imagine him as an aCTUAL DOG

He’ll see himself as a wolf often chogiwaaaa

But despite his aggressiveness, if you could call that, he’ll be such a sweetheart

Especially with you

And so attached

He will know when you’re about to leave for school or work and will bring you one of his toys in hopes of getting you to stay

He’ll sit on your lap too, pretending he’s big enough to keep you in place

And once the door closes behind you, a cry

And it will break your heart

You’ll often wonder if he needs a companion

Baekhyun is not one to be alone either way

And imagine having another puppy squeal off into space

You’ll have to consider it twice, though

You can have only so many bites on your fingers and missing clothes

Besides, Baekhyun can be a bit greedy

Not only with you though he is pretty wary of other male visiting you

Men don’t bring squishy toys or treats like your girl friends

He is very careful with his food

God forbids someone even looks at it

Perhaps that’s the reason why he eats it so fast

Record time less than a minute

How does he do that

Now going back to guests...

He’s usually pretty chill, kind of cautious at the beginning, but chill

Except with tall people, he doesn’t trust them as much grrrrrr

He feels triggered threatened

And behaves more protective of you

He’s good with kids though

Exceptionally good

Let’s them play and cuddle with him

Won’t ever try to bite them

And kids love him

Because, you know, SMOL

But he’ll sometimes be a bit too much

Never aggressive but too playful

And you’re afraid he might hurt other people

Or himself

Especially when he’s off thinking he’s the mightiest pup in the world

So you’ll have to punish him

Never too harshly, of course

You would never treat your puppy with anything but love

But you’ll cut down the ratio of treats just so that he learns the lesson

Oh but he’ll win you over in just a second

He’ll give you this face that is just too hard to resist

Damn the puppyness in a puppy

that look a puppy give you like you’re his world no I'm not talking about chanbaek asdfghjkl

And you’ll be gone, petting his little heat and rubbing behind his tiny ears

[I do not own any of the gifs used through this post all credits go through their corresponding creator]

Hey so this just came out of nowhere cause I'm trash and Baekhyun is the embodiment of a puppy and you can fiGHt me if you think otherwise kidding, everyone has their own opinion im sorry im triggered i luv u so anyway i hopes you liked it even if it was a bit weird of a post, is it weird, am i weird ?? either way~ you can always request through asks whatever you want to see next (exo as cats, ducks, towels??) and i’ll certainly try and see if my brain can work it out lol--- Thanks for reading~

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wearetakingthehobbitstogallifrey · 7 years ago

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Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Episode 14 Part 1 (Spoilers)

ASDFGHJKL WHAT IS WITH THE TIME SKIPS LIKE WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN TWO YEARS I CAN’T WHAT

Well Hae Soo looks like she is in a place of honor at the Damiwon? So good? AND SHE HAS HER SERVANT GIRL AGAIN WHO IS ADORABLE AND SWEET!!!

Wook go away I don’t want you here. Wait what the freak is he saying? So looks upset.

AH MY SWEET BAEK AH AND HIS LADY!!! SHE HAS RETURNED TO HIM!!!! OTP!!! LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL HUG!

Won is fudging creepy why is he still here, what did Wook say he was helping him lay the trap for Yo? What the heck

Yeah Moo is gonna die soon I can feel it

D'awwww Baek Ah brought Soo a bday present! And So apparently has not so Baek Ah is dragging him all over the place and Soo helps!!! Omg

OMG OMG WHAT THE HECK WANG SO IS OUTSIDE SOO’S DOOR HOWLING LIKE A WOLF LIKE WHAAAAT THE SILLY DORK I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY LIKE THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND HILARIOUS BUT ALSO HEARTWARMING BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN CALLED A WOLF OR WOLF DOG AND THAT HAS HURT IN THE PAST BUT NOW WHEN SOO IS INVOLVED IT HAS BECOME SOMETHING LIGHTHEARTED?!?!?!?! I LOVE. THIS. SHOW!!! AND SOO DOESN’T COME OUT IMMEDIATELY AND SO TURNS TO LEAVE AND HE SCRATCHES THE BACK OF HIS NECK LIKE HE MUST THINK HE IS AN IDIOT AND IS KIND OF EMBARRASSED

SO IS BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOME AND A CUTIE AND MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS

SHE WALKS OUT AND HIS SMILE!!! “You sounded like you were choking on a rice cake.” OMG I AM CRACKING UP I CAN’T STOP LAUGHING AND HE HOWLS AGAIN AND YIPS LIKE A LITTLE PUPPY HE IS SUCH A DORK I LOVE HIM I WANT ONE

THEY GO FREAKING STARGAZING WHAT IS THE BEAUTIFUL SHIP

Ugh no FEELS. Soo tells So stories if the stars and he says he was once super jealous of Jung because he saw their mom telling him a story and now it is angst time. Murder angst cupcake indeed

But A AHHH “WHEN I AM AROUND YOU ALL MY PROBLEMS SEEM TO BECOME LIGHTER” AAAAHHHHHHH

Lol he just wants a kiss and she says no ask and asks and she just pushes his mouth away with her hand and he kind of rolls his eyes and I just–GIRL IF THAT WAS ME I WOULD BE LIKE GO FOR IT DUDE OMG. HOW CAN YOU DENY THAT FACE THAT LOVE THAT MAN KISS HIMMMMM

BAAAAHHHHH AND THEY JUST TEASE EACH OTHER AND HE LIES BACK AND IS PEACEFUL AND SMILING AND WANTS TO GO THE PRAYER TOWER TOGETHER?!?! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

I FREAKING CAN’T STAND WOOK’S FACE ANYMORE AT LEAST WEAR AN ACTUAL MASK SO EVERYONE KNOWS THAT YOU ARE A LYING HYPOCRITICAL TREACHEROUS SCHEMING SLIMY WORM

Wook HOW CAN YOU STAND THERE AND WATCH/MAKE YOUR MOO SUFFER LIKE THAT YOU DISGUST ME

Whatever Wook has done to Moo has a made the poor man go insane. And his poor kid? He is trying to marry her off? For “safety”? :(

A AHHH POOR SO IS HAVING FLASHBACKS

W.T.F. WHAT WAS EVIL QUEEN DOING? IT LOOKED LIKE SO WAS TIED UP ON A BUILDING AND ARCHERS WERE SHOOTING UP AT HIM WITH FLAMING ARROWS?????? WHAT THE FLIP. MY POOR SON ENDURED HORRORS…AND NOW HE CANNOT BEAR TO LET A LITTLE CHILD SUFFER LIKE HE HAS. HE WILL NOT LET MOO’S DAUGHTER BE A HOSTAGE

WAIT WHAT

MOO WHAT ARE YOU DOING

MOO

HE WANTS SO TO MARRY HIS DAUGHTER?!?!?!?!

DRAT IT AND I THINK SOO IS FINALLY READY TO LET SO IN? SHE IS WEARING THAT HAIRPIN…SHE IS GORGEOUS. SOO WALKS UP AND SEES THE PIN HE IS SHOOK BUT ALSO LOOKS LIKE HE IS ABOUT TO CRY THIS IS THE WORST

AND NOW HE IS PLAYING LIKE HE WASN’T GONNA ASK HER ANYTHING IMPORTANT LIKE HER HAND IN MARRIAGE AND IT HURTS BOTH OF THEM I HATE THIS SHOW UGGGGHHHH

BUT NOW THEY ARE ROWING ON THE WATER AND I AM CRYING CUZ SO IS LIKE SIMULTANEOUSLY TRYING TO SAVOR EVERY MINUTE OF HER PRESENCE AND ALSO LIGHTEN THE SITUATION AND BE FUNNY AND SOO IS JUST LIKE NOT HOW I EXPECTED THIS DAY TO GO

MY HEART! SO SAYS THE BOAT IS HIS FAVORITE THING IN THE PALACE AND SOO SAYS HE IS NEVER IN IT AND SO SAYS “If I do something I like too much, I might not want to leave the palace.” MY HEART. THIS BOY IS SO USED TO LOSING THINGS AND PEOPLE HE LOVES AND NEVER GAINING THEM.

AND SOO: “I was thinking what it must be like to turn away from something you like.” *cue smile* “If was also thinking what a relief it is that you don’t have to do that anymore.” GIRL WHY DO YOU HAVE TO ACCIDENTALLY SAY THE THING THAT HURTS THE WORST MY HEART IS SHREDDED BECAUSE SO’S IS

AGGGGH SO TALKS TO JI MUNG AND NAMES ALL THE REASONS WHY HE SHOULD MARRY HIS HALF-BROTHER’S DAUGHTER BUT ASKS IF THIS MEANS HE IS JUST BACK TO BEING A DOG ON A LEASH I CAN’T THIS HURTS

Also side note my aesthetic is So being ridiculously happy with Soo BUT it is ALSO So standing against a dark and cloudy night sky while angsting

Lol Soo is giving Jung and Eun’s wife a spa day and Baek Ah is fReaKING out because Soo is using his bday gift on Jung

ANNND Eun walks in at the wrong time oops

AWWWW DRAT EUN WHY DID YOU HAVE TO SPILL THE BEANS HAVE YOU NO FILTER

SO SAYS SOO CAN HATE AND RESENT HIM. AAAHHHHH HAH SHE SAYS NO YOU MADE NO PROMISE AND HE SAYS HE HAD SAID HE WOULD TAKE HER OUT OF THE PALACE AND SET HER FREE AND THAT “EVERYTHING HE SAID WAS A PROMISE” I AM DYING I HATE THIS SHOW HOW COULD IT HURT MY ANGELS LIKE THIS

FREAKING COMMUNICATE AND TELL SOO WHY

“Whatever the reason I broke your trust and that doesn’t change.” I CANNOT

Also side note y'all know what the loser Wook would do if he got himself in this situation. Wait lol no he would never be in this situation. Because while he might have squirmed on the inside and wished that Moo would not send his daughter off to be married to some outsider he would have done nothing, and he also would never have entertained the idea of giving up Soo for safety of the little girl. This, friends, is why So is precious and a good man and a hero and the love of my life

UGH THO I HATE THIS SHOW

#scarlet heart ryeo #when kdramas kill monica #seriously how is it possible to have so many wonderful and terrible things in one episode?#in the half of one episode?#wook better be grateful he is a fictional character because otherwise i would hunt him through all time and space and destroy him #sosoo is still like my otp of otps #and this dumb show keeps tearing them apart #also jung i love you but maybe don't get involved with hae soo because my feelings are already a wreck #baek ah is bae as always #give me more of him joking around with wang so #also #wtf was that with so's flashback #i need to know more about so's childhood but also i know it will destroy me #that man had a wretched childhood apparently #he deserves all good things #and also soo #i just want my faves to be happy

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