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Archetype Exploration: Perfect Soldiers
(Hey, please look at this blog's pinned post before reading this post; it gives a lot of context for the lens I'm looking at these characters through, k thx. also, shoutout to @finalgirl-nihilbliss for guessing the archetype)
CW: Abuse, Projection, Surface-Level Media Analysis
If your comfort character exhibits any of the following symptoms:
constant brooding
face frozen in a perpetual scowl
possession of a "dark past" they don't like to talk about
frequent blank stares into the middle distance
constantly trains for something uncertain
You may have just found yourself in the presence of a Perfect Soldier.
Perfect soldiers are characters who were groomed, often from birth, for the sole purpose of inflicting harm on their fellow man. These characters are efficient, tactically-minded, and above all else, violent. Perfect soldiers will often excel at combat and strategy, but struggle with emotional sensitivity.
Note that just because these characters are violent and closed off now doesn't mean that this is their natural temperament. Often, perfect soldiers have some kind of natural compassion that was stomped out through years of abuse training. This can come in the form of a sole loved one who tragically died, but more often than not, it simply manifests as a soft side sanded away.
If the Perfect Soldier doesn't start that way, who is to blame for their transformation? In sci-fi and fantasy, this transformation is usually caused by a morally corrupt institution built to churn out perfect soldiers (the Jedi Academy, the Galalunan Military Academy, the Space Marine Legions, etc.). Other times, perfect soldiers are groomed raised by a cruel and abusive father figure (Endeavor, Bro Strider, Belos, etc.). Some settings even blend the two by having an institution with a twisted general (think Shadow Weaver from She-Ra).
Typically, if a perfect soldier has a character arc, it's usually one of healing and letting go of their anger. This almost always contains at least two of these three steps in the order of your choosing:
The perfect soldier leaves the institution of their torment, either by circumstance or by excommunication. Once on the outside, they'll typically find that their raw might is irrelevant to their survival, and they'll instead need to rely on their lacking social skills. This exit from the comfort zone will prompt the soldier to learn a lot of people skills, typically leading to a "softening up" of sorts. Note that this doesn't have to be a literal escape from a physical place. Rather, it could just be a character being outside their guardian's zone of influence.
The perfect soldier discovers some imperfection with their guardian/institution. Perhaps there's some kind of inconsistency in its moral values. Other times, the soldier finds a secret the guardian/institution has been covering up. Whatever it is, this will prompt the soldier to question their leaders' infallibility.
The perfect soldier meets a person who shows concern for them in spite of the soldier's outward hostility. This outside party will likely witness or hear about the perfect soldier's tumultuous upbringing and take pity on them. This will likely prompt an attempt to reach out to the soldier, something which may or may not be rejected. Whatever the case, this act compassion will likely stick with the soldier, and prompt them to think about their own worth.
An arc like this usually resolves with a direct confrontation with the abusive mentor(s) who turned them into a weapon of war. If the soldier is a member of the supporting cast, this may come in the form of some heroic self-sacrifice, usually to protect the aforementioned outside party. Alternatively, if the soldier is a protagonist, their confrontation will likely be much more active, and may even be a proper fight. The soldier tends to win this fight either with the power of friendship or compassion but this isn't a strict requirement. If the writers really want to get spicy with it, they might even spare their tormentor, really leaning into the idea of abandoning violence (note that this runs the risk of coming off as a "forgive your abusers" narrative).
Alternatively, the lack of a grand confrontation can be a form of narrative resolution in and of itself. Living well is the best revenge, after all, and showing that our former perfect soldier has moved on to a happier, more peaceful life can be a far stronger statement of growth than a glitzy fight to the death.
(This is the part where I tie this whole thing back into the gimmick of the account. If you just wanted a Trope Talk style summary of the archetype, you've seen all there is to see. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to do your daily clicks.)
Why do you keep submitting this?
So, out of all the characters that I've seen submitted, this is easily the most prolific character archetype. At the time of writing, somewhere between 40-50 characters that have been posted roughly fit this archetype, and that's not including any of the characters I haven't posted yet.
Why do submitters connect this particular trope with trans women so damn much?
Firstly, it's important to consider that in most western fiction, the soldier is an inherently masculine archetype. From the classical epics of the Odyssey and the Iliad, to the superheroes and action stars of modern-day blockbusters, there's a very real conflation between a character's manhood and a character's capacity to do violence. A lot of mainstream military propaganda does the same, suggesting that men who enlist are more "authentically masculine" than those who don't. This archetype serves as a critique of that idea; it shows us that this masculine ideal can be, and often is, a soul-crushing experience. In a sense, the idea of transitioning serves as an escape from this image.
Furthermore, it's important to consider what this character arc is actually about: a miserable character discovering that a better life is possible, and making steps to achieve personal peace. Often, these characters are fiercely loyal to the institutions that take advantage of them. These characters are often fine with it because they can't conceive of a better world. Once that's presented to them, that's when they start to leave. Frankly, given that a lot of people still don't end up knowing about trans folks until they're adults, I'm surprised more trans people don't connect to characters like this.
Finally, this arc gets back to the core question at the center of this blog: could transition have saved her? The archetype, in its construction necessitates a level of misery, ergo it implies that the character needs saving. It's no wonder these characters tend to garner a lot of Hurt/Comfort fanfic (Anakin Skywalker alone has more Hurt/Comfort fic than some of my favorite fandoms period). There's an inherent desire for these characters have better lives, and maybe some estrogen could do it.
This is my best guess, anyway. If you have thoughts, feel free to share them.
#archetype exploration#trope analysis#cw abuse#cw projection#cw surface level media analysis#transgender#sorry for taking so long to finish this post#i've been trying to phrase it as delicately as possible
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Bruce pulled off his sweaty shirt in Ma Kent's kitchen along with Clark and Hal, and began chugging a lemonade. The three men had been doing something that apparently constituted hard manual labor in the barn. Zatanna watched silently, then she noticed it.
A tattoo on Bruce's abs. Some foreign symbols engraved in calligraphic form.
It was possible the world was coming to an end.
She turned her head to try and read it. It was Kryptonian, if she had to take a guess.
Bruce noticed where her gaze was. "My eyes are up here," he said.
"I know," said Zatanna, rolling hers. "I just...since when do you have a tattoo?"
"Since I lost a bet to my kids," said Bruce.
"You let your kids do this to you?" Zatanna was incredulous.
"It's been five years, Zee," said Clark. "Are you seriously noticing it now?"
"Well, I don't make a habit of staring at Bruce's nude form," she replied, her sentence heavy with implication.
Clark blushed and dropped his spectacles.
"What's next," said Zatanna bitterly to Bruce. "I find out you're part of a biker gang?"
"You don't become a biker with just one tattoo," said Hal. "You need an entire sleeve of them."
"Don't give him any ideas," Zatanna cautioned.
"You're overreacting," said Clark.
"The world is in a delicate state of balance," said Zatanna. "The very foundations of my existence are being rocked. I'm questioning everything I've ever known."
"I should probably start paying rent for all the space I occupy in your head," said Bruce.
"The tattoo is actually a very sweet phrase," said Clark. "In Kryptonian."
"What does it mean?"
Bruce cleared his throat and shook his head warningly at Clark. Clark grinned.
"It means," Clark said, "My soul is in two halves, and one of them belongs to you."
Bruce buried his head in his hands. Clark laughed. "Like I said. A very sweet phrase."
"You're going to suffer for this," muttered Bruce to him. "I was okay with it, as long as no one knew what it fucking meant."
"Oh stop," said Hal, grinning without shame. "Stop with the toxic masculinity. Just because you have a soppy declaration of love on your abdomen doesn't make you any less of a man." He raised his glass to Bruce in a toast.
Bruce looked at him levelly, and narrowed his eyes. "One of these days, Jordan," he growled, "you will do something, and on that day—"
"Oh, I doubt it," Hal smirked. "I think you've set the bar pretty high."
"Well," said Clark, with a cheeky grin, "Bruce learned his lesson about betting against all of his kids simultaneously, but I would say the punishment was a bit disproportionate to the crime."
Bruce was putting on his t-shirt. "Enough," he said. "No one else finds out, or I will see that you all pay."
"No one else finds out what?" asked Diana from the kitchen door, where she had evidently just arrived. Her arms were crossed against her chest. Barry and Oliver were lined up behind her, with curious expressions.
Zatanna and Hal laughed maliciously. Clark did not look displeased in the slightest.
Bruce's mouth hardened and he stalked off, muttering something about contingency plans. But no one saw the small smile that tucked itself into the corner of his mouth afterwards, when he remembered Clark's face.
Kryptonians. His fingers brushed over the tattoo. And all the ways they love to claim you.
#batman#superman#Hal jordan#zatanna#dc comics#bruce wayne#crack fic#dc fanfiction#funny#humor#batfamily#crack post#original#justice league#jla#superbat#clark kent#green lantern#diana prince#wonder woman#barry allen#oliver queen#superman x batman#bruce wayne x clark kent#batkids#tattoos#zatanna zatara#dc universe#kryptonian#martha kent
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Could you perhaps write something fluffy with Hero/Smitten? :>
I feel like Hero would get really flustered with how affectionate Smitten is, but feel like I haven't really seen many people explore that yet?
(AAH I agree! I love the idea of Hero getting flustered and wanting praise and I NEED to see him smothered with love, and who better to do that than Smitten? Enjoy!)
Hero wasn't sure what he was doing, but he knew his body was acting on its own, bolting into the closest room he could see.
His face was on fire. His mind was reeling. His heart was pounding.
He wrapped himself in a hug to try and calm his nerves, but his brain couldn't stop repeating that one phrase-
'You're so good for me, Hero.'
The way it had been said, the meaning behind those words, the way he reacted to those words-it all became too much for him, and he took off.
A large part of his brain was still in that moment, engulfed in all the heat and passion and excitement-but a smaller part of him was feeling guilt over running away like that.
He shouldn't of done it. But he was getting overwhelmed. But he shouldn't of done it-
He covered his face with his hands hands groaned loudly, his palms heating up under his cheeks.
"Hero?" Oh no.
"Hero? Is that you?"
Hero didn't respond, instead wrapping himself in his wings, as if that would successfully hide him.
But then the door flung open, and Smitten burst in, not even looking mad like he should be but worried.
When his eyes landed on Hero, his face fell into relief. "Hero! There you are! Are you alright?" Smitten rushed up to him, putting a delicate hand against the feathery wall blocking them
Hero tried to compose himself, tried to act in a way that Smitten wouldn't keep worrying about him, but then flashes of the five minutes prior to this moment spun in his mind.
Of the intense kissing. Of the gentle touching. Of the whispers-
"Yeah I'm fine!" Hero blurted out, in the most not fine way he could possibly manage. Smitten's gentle hands across his wings also wasn't helping.
Smitten's brows furrowed in concern and confusion. "But then why did you take off so suddenly? Did I do something wrong?"
It was more like what Smitten did made something feel right within Hero, and it mortified him to no end.
He just couldn't find the strength to say that though, so he just flashed Smitten what he hoped was a reassuring smile and said, "No, no, you didn't do anything wrong. I just-I-I-"
But then Smitten was peering at him with those soft, loving eyes, and words immediately died on his tongue, and Hero couldn't help but get lost in them.
As if against his will, his wings lowered, and Smitten wasted no time in reaching forward, wrapping his arms around Hero's middle and pulling him in closer, and Hero's body felt on fire from being pressed against Smitten's chest.
"My dear, please tell me if I've upset you in some way. It pains me so if I have."
Hero's hands instinctively went to Smitten's shoulders, and Hero tried to avoid the other's eyes as he said, "You haven't upset me, I promise you that."
"Then why did you take off? I thought we were both enjoying each other."
At that, Hero made a conflicted sound in the back of his throat, especially when Smitten cupped his cheek with one hand and tilted his head closer to him.
There was never exactly a good reason to take off suddenly when you're kissing someone, but Hero desperately needed to get out of there before he exploded. It wasn't that Smitten did anything bad to him, it was that he was being too good.
Hero's face flushed as he remembered the feelings that were flowing through him in that moment before. Love and passion for Smitten, excitement at what they were doing-and then Hero realised something awful about himself.
He liked the way Smitten spoke about him.
Every few seconds, Smitten would pepper in little whispers of praise that made Hero's brain stop working each time, sending a pleasure like no other through him.
So pretty. All mine. So good for him.
It all made his head spin, to the point that he froze, and it felt like he was about to combust if he didn't do something right now. The feelings were all good, but they were so new that they overwhelmed Hero, and when coupled with Smitten, who would also add kissing and gentle touches to the equation, Hero just needed to take a step back.
Unfortunately, Hero was having trouble articulating all of that, especially when Smitten kept getting really close to him in worry, and Hero's body still felt on fire from Smitten's touches, and he squeezed Smitten's shoulders for something to focus on.
He decided that looking into Smitten's eyes was a bad idea, and he looked away slightly as his face burned in embarrassment, and he quietly admitted, "It just got-too much."
"Too much?" Smitten echoed, tilting Hero's head up with a finger under his chin. Unfair. "What do you mean it was too much?"
Hero sighed and shuffled on the spot, feeling Smitten's soft yet worried gaze on him, and Hero just had to trust that Smitten would understand how weird he was being.
"It-It was really good, and then you started to say all those-" Hero paused as his feathers gave away his flustered state, "-things in my ear, it started to get too good for me. I kinda just needed a moment to myself."
"If you wanted a break, then why didn't you just say so?" Smitten asked, thankfully not sounding offended.
Hero chuckled lightly, finally finding the strength to look up at Smitten. "I'm not sure if you've met yourself Smitten, but you kinda-pile on the love real quick, and I didn't really get a chance to think. It was just a little overwhelming. "
That was when he felt Smitten deflate under his grip, and his voice was low with guilt as he said, "Oh, I see." His wings lowered to the ground and Hero felt him begin to pull away. "I'm sorry for smothering you. I'll see myself out-"
Before he could escape though, Hero rolled his eyes and pulled him back in. "I don't want you to leave, moron. I still want to be with you."
Smitten stared at him like he hadn't even thought of that as an option. Hero sighed and tried to keep holding eye contact with the other as he sheepishly asked, "Could we just take it a bit-slower?"
Smitten blinked at him, and then he was suddenly wrapping his arms around Hero's neck with a determined look on his face, and even his voice was serious as he said, "Why don't you show me what pace you would like to go at?"
Hero still felt that intensity under his skin, those passionate feelings that he wasn't used to, and that made him want to run away in mortification.
But instead, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and pressed a soft kiss to Smitten.
The kiss was soft and tender, not like the all encompassing passion and fire that Smitten was known for at all, but it still felt amazing.
Hero kept the kiss slow and gentle, because that was all he could take right now without burning up all over again. He felt Smitten sigh into the kiss and press closer to Hero, but it felt like he was enjoying himself as well.
Good. Hero would hate to have to run away from Smitten again. As mortifying as it was to admit, Hero did want to be good for him.
#slay the princess#stories#my writing#writing prompt#stp voices#stp hero#stp smitten#voice of the hero#voice of the smitten#stp#smithero#What I would give to feel an ounce of Smitten's affection
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Changing room / Sam Winchester
summary: Whenever you and Sam are out together, your curious eyes don't go unnoticed. This often leads to playful teasing, whether it's directed at others in your company or when you're apart. (Sam is 30 while you're in your mid-twenties.)
Author's note: I've noticed many fanfics to this prompt featuring Dean, but as a Sam’s girlie, I couldn't help but write one. xo
ps: english isn't my first language, so i apologize for any grammar errors.
enjoy! xo'
Sam didn't mind the age gap difference between you two. In fact, he relished the idea of women his age or slightly older showing interest in him. Or when he would see men your age doing the same. Today, the two of you were shopping for new summer clothes, with the focus on you. You vaguely recalled the conversation, when you knew Sam would be the lone male in the store, anticipating the possibility of playful interactions with other women. After all, who could resist his charm?
The woman, who seemed to be of your mother's generation, exuded a familiar flirtatiousness, particularly noticeable from her interactions with the kind of flirtation the Winchesters were used to. It didn't catch you off guard; rather, it made you smirk inwardly as you started to try on the skirt Sam had been eager for you to test. "What brings such a handsome man here?" she quipped.
Sam, ever the polite gentleman, nervously shifted on the cushioned seat as he awaited your return. His anxiety was palpable as he clutched the clothes you had selected for purchase, a gesture not lost on you. "For a friend?" She had inquired, her fingers idly playing with a lock of hair. Though hesitant to directly oppose her assumption, Sam simply nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips, as it shifts off to his usual cocky smirk. Anticipated your emergence from the dressing room, at any moment, eager to hear your thoughts on the skirt.
You had been biding your time, patiently waiting for the right moment. It came when you learned of her single status, a fact she seemed to emphasize even more pointedly when her fingers "accidentally" grazed his thighs. It was as if Dean himself had possessed her, with the mirroring gestures and familiar phrases she effortlessly employed.
As you spun one last time, the delicate lace of the fabric caressing your skin, the woman's presence slipped from your mind entirely. Upon drawing back the curtain, you found Sam's unwavering gaze fixed upon you. His eyes traced the contours of your silhouette, from head to toe, betraying a desire both intense and restrained, a hunger he struggled to conceal.
"Thoughts?" you chimed, a broad smile gracing your lips as your hips swayed playfully. Your fingers toyed with the hem of your skirt, a subtle maneuver intended to leave Sam weak-kneed and flush-cheeked. "I told you so," he quipped, his smirk mirroring yours. However, when his gaze shifted to the woman beside him, her expression shifted. Disgust mingled with shock as she comprehended what she had witnessed.
As Sam rose from his seat, a soft chuckle escaped his lips. You leaned in to peck his cheek, only to find his smirk growing slyer. His fingers grazed your skin as he discreetly adjusted your skirt, ensuring your modesty remained intact. It was a silent gesture of possession, a reminder that you belonged to him alone. "Wouldn't want to make the lady uncomfortable," he murmured, loud enough for the woman nearby to overhear. You feigned innocence, but her audible gasp betrayed her annoyance before she promptly rose and left the area.
As you moved to retreat back into the changing booth, Sam's grip on your arm tightened slightly. Turning to face him, you couldn't help but pout in defense. "Such a pity," his voice was husky, his gaze lingering on your skirt as his fingers trailed from your waist to lightly grasp your hip, drawing you closer to his chest. "Can't I have a moment to admire it? After all, I'm the one who’s buying it."
"No, not now," you shook your head, quickly brushing your finger against his bottom lip, a hint of desperation in your pout as you hoped to avoid catching the attention of any store employees. You were aware of Sam's desire for a moment of intimacy, even willing to whisk you back to the changing booth for a private rendezvous. But meeting his gaze with a smirk, you proposed, "Let's finish up here first, then we can head to Baby's." Sam understood your aversion to public displays of affection. Though he had been careful not to push boundaries, he didn't want to make you uncomfortable. With a nod, he released his grip, allowing you to proceed with your task.
"Sounds good, babe," his reply was so convincing that he couldn't resist adding, "How about we warm up in Baby's, huh?" He edged closer, as if beckoning you towards the booth, but you teasingly pushed him away with a chuckle. "But what if Dean—?"
“Screw Dean,
I want you.”
#sam winchester x you#sam winchester imagines#sam winchester x reader#sam winchester imagine#sam winchester x y/n#sam winchester fanfiction#sam winchester#spn x you#spn preferences#spn x reader#jared padalecki x reader#jared padelecki#spn x y/n#spn imagines#spn family#spn fanfic
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From Sentences, Condensed
(Sentences from From (2022-). Adjust phrasing where needed)
"Denial is a major branch of my family tree."
"Can we go back to some place that resembles civilisation?"
"I don't trust these people. There's something really weird here."
"This, unfortunately, is going to be the worst conversation of your life."
"I feel like I'm hanging on by a thread here. I can't find any more bodies. I just can't."
"Those things, they walk, they never run - you ever notice that? It's like they're taking their time because they know there's only so many places we can go."
"I wasn't always like this, you know."
"You know how sometimes you dream and you forget, but then later you start to remember, and you realise that it wasn't a dream and all of it maybe really happened?"
"I think I'm starting to remember things. Things that I thought were dreams.
"I wasn't hallucinating, trust me! I've done a fuck ton of drugs; I know what hallucinations feel like, and this was different!"
"I wish you had the luxury of grief, but you don't."
"There are no mistakes, just choices."
"How do you know any of this is real?"
"You did enough. You did more than anyone should ever have to."
"Are you real?"
"Do you think we made it angry?"
"I know you're scared - I'm scared too - but we have to move, okay?"
"You're a creepy little kid."
"There's darkness in the forest. Nightmares you can't even begin to imagine. Things we were never meant to see."
"I'm going to put this as delicately as possible: how fucking stupid are you?"
"You playing your whole creepy mystery man routine isn't exactly helping me feel any better!"
"We don't have to trust each other, we don't even have to like each other, but we have to work together on this."
"Here's the thing: any time you say that we're fine, it means that we're not fine."
"Sometimes crazy is the most rational response you can have."
"Not every story gets a happy ending."
"Without fear, we wouldn't know how to be brave. Fear is what makes us heroes."
"Are you honestly saying that our dreams can hurt us now?"
"You know, I thought I'd gotten so used to being scared that it just felt normal - but this feels different."
"Things here feel different now. They feel wrong."
"The problem is there's too much we don't know. It's like opening a book and starting from the middle, or trying to imagine what a jigsaw puzzle looks like when all you have is a few random pieces."
"You already know what you have to do. The question is, how far are you willing to go to find answers?"
"You did what you had to do - you did the only thing you could do - and you lost because the game here is rigged, and no matter what hand you play, you lose."
"Are you sure those things you saw today were hallucinations?"
"I know I'm supposed to tell you that it'll be okay, but I don't know if that's true."
"I am trying to keep you alive! Don't you see that?"
"At some point, you either adapt, or you lose your mind."
"The answers to the end are at the beginning."
"No one can change a story once it's been told."
#rp meme#rp memes#roleplay meme#roleplay memes#rp prompts#roleplay prompts#sentence starters#specific;#horror drama;#supernatural drama;#filmtv;#from;
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So I was, as per normal, thinking again about Stede just collapsing into the cabin-kiss, and like-- we talk a lot about how Stede had just killed a guy, he was maybe not in the best headspace for sexy times, but--
in looking around for a kiss gif (AS PER NORMAL), I saw this one too:
...and I've been wondering and wondering about that face, right? Stede's face. A bit silly, kind of the embodiment of "smiling helplessly", a phrase that sounds bad out of context but usually appears when someone is just absolutely delighted by the existence of something-- or someone-- doing something ridiculous and amazing...
And it occurred to me that: Stede went to hide in his room so he could freak out, right? He's used to hiding, or trying to hide, how he feels when it comes to the childhood trauma stuff. And he's used to literally hiding in his cabin unless/until someone approaches that he has to mask back up for-- we see that all the way back in the very first episode of season 1.
But that night? The person who approached was Ed.
And not there asking him to be 'the captain'. Not telling him to 'man up' about the killing thing. Not even asking him to be the Romantic Lead or the Lost Love Return'd, roles Stede had been eager and wanting to play but just. not right now.
It could've gone wrong. Stede didn't say "come in"-- he didn't say anything at all, just opened the door, maybe expecting-- god, what he's gotten before, every single other time his entire life--
And Ed... changes the script.
He doesn't step in, doesn't break Stede's boundary, doesn't ask for anything from Stede. He just wants to see if Stede's okay. And more than that: By providing his own feelings about killing his dad, he's letting Stede know that, for the record? Stede doesn't have to be okay.
So... so for maybe the first time that Stede can remember-- or at least maybe the first time we see on-screen-- Stede is hurting, and. And someone comes to comfort him.
No ulterior motives. No quid pro quo. No requirement that he feel one way or another, be this or that kind of person.
Someone-- no, not just someone, Ed, who knows Stede, who's seen him and understood him and could ask so much from Stede if he wanted to-- just sees that he's hurting, and wants to help.
And like-- have you ever felt that kind of kindness? It's heady enough when it's a stranger. But when it's someone you know, someone you care about, someone you trust (hope, pray that you can trust) to hold the delicate, vulnerable heart of you--
Fuck, okay, that face, that silly face, that face that says nothing but looks like it's about to cry and to laugh and it's heartbreak for the past that never felt that kind of comfort and wonder for the person who made it possible in the present and it all adds up to just smiling helplessly--
Listen.
They say that in musicals, songs happen when a character's feelings are too strong for mere dialogue to contain.
I say that in this moment, Stede's actions aren't because he's addled from the kill, but because his feelings-- what love can mean beyond "romance", what it does, what it gives, what it allows, what it makes possible-- rise up and over and wash his hands against Ed's jacket and twist them both to the wall, and then, and then--
just collapse him into that warm embrace, where all the hundred thousand words he could try to find to explain what this love feels like can, for a short while at least, be transmuted into a form that can say them all at once.
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Hi!! I don't mean to be a bother, but could I possibly request rengoku and tengen (without wives and separately done!) smut hcs please? I understand if you don't do it! stay healthy 🤍
# smut headcannons !
✧༉‧₊˚୨ 💌 ୧・author's note :: sure anon! I hope these are okay, I'm not the best smut writer qnq also! sorry for the huge delay, I've been lacking motivation lately. when I get tengen's part done, I'll update it here!
✧༉‧₊˚୨ 🍫 ୧・pairing :: Uzui T. x afab reader [not completed yet.] ⁞⁞ Kyojuro R. x afab reader — {you/your pronouns | separately done}
✧༉‧₊˚୨ ✖ ୧・trigger warnings :: mentions of female and male genitals. dirty talk. daddy kink. praise kink. size kink. biting. hickeys. slight mentions of rough sex. semi-public sex. fingering. raw dogging. spanking. ⁞⁞ 18+ content, children dni please. proofread.
𝐊𝐘𝐎𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐊𝐔.

꒰🔥꒱. I see Rengoku being into praising his precious lover in bed {consciously and subconsciously he does it}, he is a cinnamon roll after all, and a total sweetheart as a whole. Our beloved Umai King would also be extremely cautious with what he says; always taking into consideration your every action and signals with how you're feeling in bed. This time is precious to him and he takes it very seriously, always muttering phrases and short words of adoration and encouragement for your full enjoyment. Whispering ever so softly in your ear, always singing your praises to his heart's content.
꒰🔥꒱. Back in the Era Demon Slayer does take place in {1912-1926 || Taisho Era}, condoms did in fact exist, however, I believe Kyojuro prefers to go in fully raw for maximum pleasure as your walls tighten around him. That can translate to him wanting to prepare you a bit to take his entire length properly and with ease. He takes pride in prepping you, taking his time and lubing his fingers with some oil to make the process much easier.
꒰🔥꒱. He begins slow and gentle, soft to the touch; always treating you like some sort of dainty, delicate piece of porcelain throughout the process. Checking up on you at every moment as lewd cries of contentment escape from underneath your lips.
꒰🔥꒱. The flame Hashira does have a somewhat "rowdy" side to him. The thought of being able to do the deed with someone he loves ever so much really gets the blood flowing, to certain areas of course. So even though he's such a gentle sweetheart, he can still be rough in some subtle ways at times.
꒰🔥꒱. These can include bite marks along your body — hickeys and even light bruises peppering your breasts and neck; a few sprinkled along your collarbone area as well, as a finishing touch. It depends on what exactly is being done, but, he does tend to leave a few playful bite marks along your inner thigh area while giving you oral.
꒰🔥꒱. Because, let's face it, you know he's eating you out like there is no tomorrow. Rengoku is the Umai King after all, it's no surprise he can take that same talent of eating sweet potatoes and do the same to you, instead this time, he's eating out something that's definitely better than any food. He would ultimately prefer to give oral rather than receive, your needs come before his, always!
꒰🔥꒱. Rengoku is definitely an ass guy, don't try changing my mind. I see him loving to hold it within his palms gently, something about it just feels so enthralling that he can't even begin to come to his correct senses when he sees you in doggy style. That alone will make him pounce on you with little to no hesitation. Regardless of the size as well, he doesn't really care how big it is, once there's enough for him to grip and drool over as he pleases, it'll be a true treasure.
꒰🔥꒱. Kyojuro seems like the type to have a liking towards things smaller than him, so those rules will definitely apply to his lover as well. Especially if you're a bit shorter than the average person, bonus points to you right there, it only makes his size kink worsen each time. He simply adores the fact you're so tiny compared to him, yet so strong and able to take each, individual inch of his meaty cock every time; it makes him feel a sense of endearment per se. His little person's ability to feel all of him, honestly, makes him melt for you.
꒰🔥꒱. An alternative take on his size kink would also be a size kink, but you're bigger than him. He would have just as much adoration and love for you even if you were taller than him in just height alone. The cream of the crop that really gets him going has to be when he actually enters your warm hole. He practically dotes at the sight of your expressions as you tremble under his soft, loving touch. Despite your size difference, you're still extremely tight and sensitive to the touch — the Hashira is indeed fond of that.
꒰🔥꒱. He would most likely have a huge daddy kink as well. Of course, he wouldn't exactly mention it upfront, he would be a bit embarrassed to do so. I don't think he knows he has one until you call him it while he's ramming himself into one time. When you called him that, it almost made him feel a sense of power, but moreover, if he were to be frank, he could've felt himself get harder inside you from that word alone. Rengoku would definitely want you to say it more often; I firmly believe he would even imply it in his words as well while whispering sweet nothings into your ear.
꒰🔥꒱. Sex position-wise, I see him having a preference for wanting to have a view of your angelic face while also being able to please you to the fullest, of course, there are a few exceptions like doggy style, but here's some in line with his preferred liking. So, mating press, missionary, cowgirl {reverse cowgirl at certain times}, g-whiz and the seashell, to name a few. Ideally, Kyojuro would like to do it in a place of privacy so he can focus on you and you primarily, always putting your needs first. However, if there ever came a time when you wanted him urgently, he wouldn't hesitate to take a risk. Whether that be behind a large building or a bathroom stall for a brief moment to have a quickie.
꒰🔥꒱. As I stated directly before, he has a particular fondness for ass, specifically yours, rather than anything else. So out of impulse he would spank you or leave slight bruising along your waistline as he holds onto you.
꒰🔥꒱. He doesn't spank you hard, it's usually a simple small slap, but from the moment you start asking/begging for more, just keep in mind, his normal sweet demeanour will change to something otherworldly; trust me, he will not hesitate to give you what you want by any means. Whether that being you want him to be rougher, harder or even leave more marks on you, he will make sure you're satisfied down to the last touch.
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I absolutely love ur fics!! And I want to write fics of my own soon (not for fallout yet..) can u give me any advice/tips? How do u try to write down the characters as accurate as possible?
Aww thank you so much!!
That's awesome, I'm glad you're getting into writing ❤️
I'm more than happy to talk about what works for me; however, no two writers are alike so some things might resonate and some might not.
Take what does, and leave what doesn't.
Read - a lot. Published works, fanfic, poetry, novellas, series, oneshots, longfic; read it all. Explore different genres and storylines. Find what you like about them, and what you dislike. What makes them good or bad in your opinion. Play around with what you'd do differently if it was your story. All of this will help you figure out a few things: one being what you personally like in storytelling, and two the basic structure of storytelling/what makes it compelling.
Find your voice. We all have a unique tone when telling a story, verbally or otherwise. Figuring out what your personal voice is will help you write authentically but also I can guarantee you're going to be 10,000x more happy with what you come up with.
Showing vs telling is a delicate balance. Sometimes things need to be written out plainly, and other times it works better if you add more meat to the sentence. An example would be: she's angry vs her heart rate pulsed in her temples, her fists shaking at her sides as a wave of heat rolled through her body. While they both convey the same thing, one can be more engaging to read over another.
Sometimes you have to write the boring bits - and write them plainly - to further the plot.
Most people are not a walking thesaurus, and using big fancy words like you're writing a dissertation can be very off putting. Absolutely use stronger words if you can, but you don't need to be using furfuraceous to replace scaly.
Additionally, forward momentum: one action should always lead into another which leads into another and so on.
A first draft is never pretty (if you decide to do multiple drafts) and that's okay.
If you get stuck, go back several sentences. Sometimes we write ourselves into a corner without realizing. OR add what you want in brackets and move on if you're getting hung up on certain parts. An example being something like: He was [find word for mix of angry and sad] but had to stiffen his upper lip and move about his day as if [insert phrase mentioning what happened earlier]. Worse case, put it down for a day or so and come back to it later with fresh eyes.
As mad as it makes me, and as hilarious as it is... writing in Comic Sans helps. RIP.
Saying your sentence out loud can help you figure out if something is off, and saying your dialogue out loud can help determine if it's something an actual person would say.
Taking your time and being patient is the best thing you can do for your creativity otherwise you might burn yourself out.
I find music helpful so I create playlists for every fic I write that matches the vibe I'm going for. Additionally, I have pre-writing rituals that help me get into the headspace.
Yes, cryofreeze your darlings - put them somewhere safe for later. You can use those sentences for something else, they don't need to be completely deleted.
As for keeping characters... well, in character, it depends. Watching/listening to/reading whatever media they're in and paying close attention to the words they say + how they say them + if they have any specific phrases, the way they move + their actions + how they react to things helps a lot. Personally, I keep little lists of things I've noticed that I can refer to if I need them. And sometimes, you just have to suspend your disbelief a little and determine how someone might react to the particular situation you've put the character in. When it comes to that, I tend to think back on when I've been in similar situations or have felt the way they should in that scene, and use how I've reacted as a touchstone.
Write what YOU'D want to read.
And most importantly, HAVE FUN.
I hope this helped, nonnie~!!
Happy writing, you've got this 🥰
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Hey there! I've been thinking about something lately and I'd love to have your opinion on it as someone who usually has great takes about this series..
In ACOWAR we have Feyre saying this to Lucien: "You fit into the Spring Court as little as I did Lucien. You enjoyed its pleasures and diversions. But don't pretend you weren't made for something more than that."
I get that this was foreshadowing of what we would discover later on about Lucien's heritage. A sign that maybe Lucien's future indeed will be in a different court (Day Court) and not in the Spring Court. And even though I would love to see Lucien living happily in the DC this worries me a bit considering that we also have this:
"Her sister's delicate scent of jasmine and honey lingered in the red-stoned hall like a promise of spring."
"But Elain...The Spring Court had been made for someone like her."
"He made this one for Elain. Since it was winter and she missed the flowers."
All the spring and flower imagery associated with Elain, and specially the 2nd quote, lead me to believe that her future will be somehow heavily connected to the Spring Court, who knows if SJM doesn't make her the next High Lady of the SC even (you know.. all that talk about the HL title being able to go to someone outside the bloodline).
We have a Lucien whose future doesn't seem to be in the SC (in a forever sense) and an Elain whose future seems to be in the SC. As an Elucien I don't really like that 😅 What do you think?
Hello!! I do see the point you're making except Sarah turned it all around again. Lucien was always meant for more and it's clear to see he was the one who kept things running in the SC more often than not. We're told that the people of Spring looked to Lucien first to set the example which means there was no higher position for him within the court, nobody else he could work for since he already worked for the HL in what was the most important position after Tamlinsomewhere. So Feyre thinking he was meant for more than what he was doing in the Spring would almost have to be followed with something along the lines of "You enjoyed its pleasures and diversions. But don't pretend you weren't made for something more than that" because what else could she have said? "You should have been HL of Spring!" Sarah is never that direct. Just as the Suriel said "stay with the High Lord and live to see everything righted" and we all assumed it meant Tamlin though in truth he was referring to Rhys. It wouldn't make sense for Feyre to think Lucien could ever become HL of Spring so I believe her phrasing had more to do with the author hinting that Lucien should have always been a ruler somewhere rather than following the rule of another. I think it's important to remember that Feyre is also not the expert on Lucien and his history with Spring. She'd known him all of what, a year? Her only experience with Lucien in Spring was during Amarantha's reign and then after UTM when they were all struggling to find their footing. She was not there to see what Lucien's life had been like the first century, two centuries, (three centuries?) that he had lived there which means it's not really for her to say whether Lucien should be in Spring or not. The part where Sarah turned that around though is what we're told after this conversation between Feyre and Lucien, how he did miss the Spring Court and though working for Tamlin didn't work out the way he imagined, he had hoped for it being something different. To me means there is still the possibility for Lucien and Elain to turn it into what he'd always imagined because if anyone could the Spring Court into something special it would be them. He has shown how much he does care for the court through all he's done for it, for the fact that he continues trying to help it's High Lord through his depression (which would benefit it's people), for the fact that he allows the NC to station him there though he knows he's not really being embraced. It was what, long ago, he'd once thought life at Tamlin's court would be." An ache like a blow to the chest went through him. "I do not belong in the Autumn Court. And I'm willing to be I'm no longer welcome at h-the Spring Court." Home, he had almost said. "I don't have anywhere else to go. You ruined any chance I have of going back to Spring. Not to Tamlin, but ot the court beyond his house. Everyone either still believes the lies you spun or they believe me complicity in your deceit." To me that indicates that Lucien has unfinished business in Spring, that he does feel sadness over not living there no matter Feyre's thoughts on it. It's not that Sarah doesn't speak through other characters at times but in this case I think it's safe to say that Feyre's words should be taken with a grain of salt consider it's not but a few paragraphs later that she thinks, "I'd do it mostly to keep Elain from ever going to the Spring Court." Feyre is not impartial enough in regards to the Spring Court for me to believe that she knows best when it comes to Lucien. There's also the possibility that Elain and Lucien will spend time in Spring helping to turn the court around (which means the hints for her and Spring would still be valid) but their end destination is Day. There's a lot of possible clues to work with and a lot of directions that Sarah could take them both but whatever she does, she's clearly set them up to be together while doing so.
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Mohave Ghost by Forrest Gander

Snorting at the uselessness of poetry, the proctologist we meet at the New Year's party is armed with a restricted vocabulary of catch phrases and pomposities. A mind, you whisper to me as we turn away, can rivel up like an old apple.
The words become so small, they cannot stand.
That anxious self of habit.
Need a light?
*
Not, you say, to fall back endlessly into the routine of ourselves. Nor to compose ourselves always from the same syllables.
We lie listening to the ilmenite dark, to the thrum of rain. Sleep comes while the light goes on waiting for us somewhere else. I
must sometimes seem to you like a clumsy, excitable ape, or like a Shih Tzu, excitable and clumsy as an ape. Or like a big baby whose face has been transformed by magisterial wrinkles.
Everything comes to us, but only after extraordinary exertion, and when, finally, it comes, there is no place to put the rest.
My childhood self asks again, What have you done with your life?
All night from the roof, the plinking and oscillating tympanum of the downpour.
*
Because the tree line opens contours of meanings other than the ones for which we're prepared, we treat it with suspicion.
When he smiled and shook his head no, his face connoted the presumption that you and I live in a different world. He took us in like the scent of a dead animal.
But how to sustain attentiveness? How to keep the mind from dropping its needle into the worn grooves of association?
My art, you said in passing, is nothing much more than the discipline of an embodied life.
Articulating nuance. The delicate palette. You paint details with a tiny brush you made yourself of hair plucked from your forearm.
They distrust me, you said, because they can tell I prefer my work to their own.
Which is when I tucked a red anemone under your pillow to bring you good dreams. What
else did you say? Fair enough. It is a marriage of equals and without degree.
Your trace on me like rope marks on the well's mouth.
Here, have a thought. (pp.27-29)
***
But I was a jukebox. What came out of me was just what other people wanted to hear.
Let's let sleeping dogs tell the truth.
I see the lives of others. But not their actual lives.
The more I try to remember it, the more the word fades.
Time metamorphoses memories and buries them. There's no restitution. Gradually, they fold in on themselves, irretrievable.
June morning. The mockingbird triggers my impulse to respond with a standing ovation.
Because I gripped what I loved tightly, what I've lived makes it easier for me to leave it behind when my time comes.
Because I didn't grip tightly enough—
My younger sister died today. My father died today. My closest friend died today. My mother died today. Each of their deaths detonates in iterative simultaneity inside the tissue of my being, unanchoring me, setting me adrift.
Such griefs as are graves.
How is it I can continue to smolder like this? Why am I not consumed? (p. 32)
***
Now the Joshua trees are withering in the drought—"not to recover in our lifetimes"—and the desert below them is spalling, unstitching itself. Now itself is spalling. Incrementally
making itself unavailable to us. Unavailable to use. Our rapacious use. And though the rocks buzz with energy, pulsating in tune
with the earth's vibrations, their drone
is beyond what we hear. So the ground truth is a constant revision. Who can read across the vertiginous stanza breaks? And what
possible explanation is there for our wrong turning, but our insistent repetition of the wrong turning? (p. 40)
***
Like the magnet beneath a glass table of iron shavings, you orient me.
Your warm, conductive flesh. Your scent pooling into the hollows above your clavicles.
It was your imperative that launched me forward. After I had stopped. After the currents of possibility coursing through my arteries were choked off with windrows of memory, doubt, and reassessment.
Arm in arm, coming down the stepwell.
I, the revenant, the forgotten unapostle of adoration.
And I'd been forewarned by the example of those who— to keep the spectacle of reality from distracting them— invented boredom. Now each moment of their lives doesn't seem so momentous. While
even your small, daily enthusiasms are emphatic. So I find the expeditions of your conversation transfixing.
Faithfulness, our commitment to what we don't know.
So vivid in your eyes, the ecstatic commotion of feeling.
And in your buoyancy: the impulse to live.
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(Resend because i got the order wrong aldjfakfj)
Hey there! So you know the official art of Ralsei titled "Floralsei" where he's surrounded by flowers? I've been interested in the possible symbolisms behind these flowers and wanted to share a bit of my analysis with you haha. (I know there's a chance that merch isn't canon, but we also get "Weird Route" foreshadowing through the Line Stickers, so who knows? ¯_(ツ)_/¯)
In the picture, I think we can identify several flowers such as 1. "Red Roses", 2. "Lily of the Valley", 3. "African Violet" , 4. "Hibiscus",5. "Snapdragons" and 6. "Forget-Me-Nots". (link to pic: https://imgur.com/a/NXAs1jv) I'll try to list the symbolism of each one here…
"Red Roses": These flowers are placed prominently in the center, forming Ralsei's scarf and adorning his hat. While they appear as dark pink in the artwork, I interpret them as representing red, especially considering Ralsei's default scarf is called the Red Scarf. Red roses are traditionally associated with romantic love, which aligns with Ralsei's one-sided affection towards Kris.
"Lily of the Valley": This flower symbolizes purity, happiness, and sweetness. It carries diverse symbolism and is often used in various settings, such as weddings and religious ceremonies, to convey messages of hope, purity, and the joy of new beginnings.
"African Violet": (I'm not entirely certain about this, but the shape seems to resemble the flower in the pic…) This flower signifies loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness. In addition to representing faithfulness and fidelity, African Violets can also convey admiration and respect, especially when given as a token of high esteem.
"Hibiscus": Often associated with beauty, femininity, and delicate charm, the hibiscus is known for its stunning appearance and vibrant colors. It symbolizes delicate beauty, youthfulness, and a sense of joy.
"Snapdragons": These flowers embody both deception and gracefulness. According to legends, their unique appearance with "dragon mouth" shapes can represent deception, while others view them as symbols of grace and openness. (Deception seems particularly fitting considering Ralsei's mysterious nature and the secrets he keeps from Kris and the others.)
"Forget-Me-Nots": These flowers serve as a clear reminder of the phrase "Don't Forget." (It reminds me of Ralsei's Line Sticker where he's depicted singing "Don't Forget.")
Let me know if I made any mistakes, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback you have!
Oh, I didn't actually know about this! Some Ralsei fan I am, lol :P It's very pretty though, I've just seen that it's a print on a T-shirt, which I'm now sorely tempted to purchase because of how good it looks! Thanks for bringing this to my attention, it's appreciated :)
Moving on to your analysis of the different types of flowers... there's not too much I can really add here I feel - flowers and their meanings are sadly not my forte. However, a lot of the meanings you transcribed here do definitely relate to Ralsei and his character. Of particular note is the Snapdragon and its allusion to "deception" - as you rightly state, our favourite fluffy boy is definitely withholding crucial information from everyone, both about the plot at large and his own character.
You know what else caught my eye, actually? I'm just checked because I wasn't sure if I was misremembering, but Lily of the Valley is actually poisonous, and can cause skin irritation if touched directly, and its berries can cause serious harm or even death if ingested. It's a stretch, but applying this to Floralsei (what a name, by the way!) you could perhaps posit that whatever secret he's keeping, it's so dangerous it might cause irreparable damage if it were to ever come out. Or perhaps it's a warning - he may be pretty, but get too close and you'll get hurt.
With that said, however, I don't actually think Ralsei is secretly malicious or anything like that. My current theory is that he's not telling us stuff for two reasons - one is that he's directly serving the narrative by revealing pieces of vital information at critical moments in the story, as evidenced by the dramatic reveal of the Roaring and the Titans JUST before Berdly creates a new dark fountain in the cyber world; and the other is that he is trying to protect his friends from information that they might find distressing, and/or won't be relevant to them unless the worst case scenario happens (which it's obviously gonna... but I digress).
I'm sorry I couldn't really add any more to this discussion, because it is quite fascinating! I'd be quite interested to see what others think, if any further insight can be provided on this topic!
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More voice claims, and more characters this time around
I was gonna try to do all my Olivia characters I have so far, but a handful of them were proving difficult to figure out, so I decided to go with what I already had. If I can figure out the rest, I'll have a part two for this one.
Voice notes under the cut, copy-pasted from the video link:
(sorry if some are a lot shorter than the others, I have more to say about some of them than the rest... just know I stand by my choices for the most part lol)
Olivia Wolfgang - Tara Strong (Unikitty - UniKitty!): This was another one that in my mind was "specific yet vague" (still don't know if that phrase makes sense but), but I kind of figured it out? The thing with Olivia's voice is that I don't want it to be too annoying, but it still has to be the right amount of childish/excited. A lot of possible voices were either too high or babyish, or not childish enough. Since one of my biggest inspirations for her as a character was Spongebob (who is voiced by Tom Kenny), I supposed that a voice done by someone like Tara Strong could probably work, and I've found that her voice for Unikitty is the best example so far. However, one thing I need to mention is that I do imagine Olivia having a slight lisp. (Another one of her biggest inspirations is Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales, who has a lisp-- and if I were to direct someone voice-acting for Olivia, I'd probably tell them "like Larry the Cucumber but more girly," lol.)
Kevin Hyenadae - Dana Carvey (Garth Algar - Wayne's World): Garth has always been the voice I imagine for Kevin, again since Garth was a big inspiration for him. A very specific, awkward kind of voice. He sounds exactly like this tbh.
Dusty Carol - Tara Strong (Raven - Teen Titans): Another instance where I've always heard an OC this way (though I don't think Raven is much of an inspiration for Dusty's character beyond "both of these characters are goth-girls with purple in their colour-schemes."). A good balance of uninterested-goth who can still show positive emotions (there are plenty of examples of "goth-girl" voices that are way too monotone for my liking, at least in reference to my character.) Also don't get distracted by the fact that the examples I've used for both Olivia and Dusty are the same voice actress (Tara Strong), these are merely examples, rather than, "this is exactly the people I would cast if this was a cartoon with full voice-acting." It is kind of funny that they're the same actress here, though.
Audrey Hyenadae - Fryda Wolff (Penny Crygor - Warioware: Get It Together!): She should sound confident, maybe TOO confident. Very determined, too, and a little rough perhaps? But still young (she's 12c LOL.) I also considered Pepper Anne's voice for her, but I thought it sounded a little too old.
Parfait Brulee - Toni Barry (Snork Maiden - Moomin): Parfait's voice should be very light and delicate, kind of feminine and very nice. Not much else to say!
Laramie Lemon ("Lemon") - Melissa Altro (Pippi Longstocking - Pippi Longstocking (1998)): I'll be honest, I had a lot of trouble finding Lemon's voice claim. I knew she should sound real friendly, with an air of confidence. A real go-getter! But eventually I thought Pippi Longstocking's voice fit well enough. (Don't be surprised if one day I come back and change this one LMAO)
Tami Kachiyama - Michaela Dietz (Amethyst - Steven Universe): Kind of rough sounding, kind of rude but not too much. I think I've always imagined her sounding like Amethyst.
Ellie Gibson - Olivia Olson (Marceline - Adventure Time): She should sound really cool, and pretty chill. She knows what she's doing! Another one where I've always imagined her with this specific voice! I did consider Wendy's voice from Gravity Falls, but I found that it wasn't chill enough. (btw I could've included a snippet for singing, since Ellie is a musician who sings, but I decided I wanted more attention for a regular talking voice. You can look up any Marceline song from Adventure Time if you want an example.)
Conner Oakley - Rickie Sorensen (Arthur - The Sword In The Stone): Another one that was harder to figure out. But, I knew he should sound a little friendly and very kind, maybe a little awkward. There were a couple of voices I considered, but found they were a little too loud, or rough, etc. But I thought Arthur from Sword In The Stone was a pretty good fit! The only thing is that he should have a southern accent, too... But it's surprisingly difficult to find voices with American-Southern accents that aren't girls, rude-sounding, or fully-grown men lol. (I'll also tell you it was a bit hard to compile the voice lines for this one because Arthur has like three different voice actors in that movie lol, but I think I found lines from just the one va.)
Sally O'Dylan-Gaterson - Jo Firestone (Annie Fantasy - Teenage Euthanasia): Nerdy, nice, shy-sounding, with a bit of a lisp (though I don't have a preference on the severity of said lisp.) I also considered Gretchen from Disney's Recess, but she sounded too smart/sophisticated? Sally is nerdy, but not that much academically speaking.
Danny Squiggles - Arin Hanson (Max - Game Grumps' Sam & Max playthrough): Ok uhhhh this one's kind of funny. The idea for his voice was originally inspired by Jon Lovitz's Tommy Flanagan character from SNL (I know very niche lol), especially since he was partially inspired by that character. But, I thought that, while it would be EXTREMELY funny, I thought Danny should sound less like a fully-grown adult. Surprisingly, when I was casually watching Game Grumps' let's-play of Sam & Max, I found that the voice Arin did for Max let's play would fit pretty well. I also considered Meowth's voice, but he just sounds too much like a cat, yknow?
Margot Nodarobutte - Stephanie Anne Mills (Lindsay - Total Drama Island): Margot should sound like a girly-teenager. Kind of air-headed, too. But not too much? And not like a valley-girl. I thought Lindsay's voice fit those parameters well.
Chloe Lovebird - Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Crystal Flowers Snagrash - Psychonauts): Somehow it was hard to figure out Chloe's voice, but I got it eventually lol. She's gotta have a high voice, and she should sound pretty annoying. I mean, her annoyance-factor should rival Olivia's, lol. Very excitable. She's a parrot after all, lol.
Debbie Xander - Brittney Karbowski (Black Star - Soul Eater): Debbie is LOUD and ABRASIVE. She tends to yell. Very in-your-face, but not exactly mean. Also, I think she might sound a bit androgynous? Idk how many people would consider this particular voice androgynous-sounding, but eh.
Cammie Kharma - Lara Jill Miller (Libby Stein-Torres - The Ghost And Molly McGee): Cammie was another hard one, though I thought she should sound kind of nerdy and a bit upbeat. Also a slightly nasally voice would probably fit, what with her little horn-nose 'n all, lol. My first idea for the voice was actually Juniper Lee, but looking up the voice actress I found this role she did in The Ghost and Molly Mcgee, and thought the attitude of Libby's voice was a better fit.
Edward Tennyson - Todd Haberkorn (Death The Kid - Soul Eater): Ed's got that anime-type voice yknow. He takes everything too seriously and is pretty sophisticated. My first consideration for his voice was actually Haku from Spirited Away, but I thought that sounded TOO serious (though a very deadpan kind of voice could be pretty funny if executed right.) So I remembered Death the Kid from Soul Eater and thought that could work pretty well, though I might want him to sound a tiny-bit less goofy.
Liz Lawrence - Brigette Lundy-Paine (Billie Logan - Bill & Ted Face The Music): This was another hard voice to find, though I still had a good idea of what I wanted her to sound like. I wanted to find a Pauly Shore kind of voice, yknow? (I guess you'd call it a "stoner-type-of-voice" but that seems wrong to say about a 14-year-old LOL) Though most of those kinds of voices you find are boys. Some voices I found were just really chill, TOO chill and cool in fact. While thinking of Bill & Ted I remembered Face The Music and the fact that their kids in that movie were basically copies of them lol, and I thought Billie was a very good fit.
Vic Kilgore - Nathan Sharp (Damien LaVey - Monster Prom): Ok so my idea for Vic's voice was just, "like Nathan Explosion but a kid." Rough, and like... metal, I guess. But he's still an annoying kid. Thought Damien LaVey fit, although I think Vic wouldn't be so loud. (as a bonus, when Vic grows up he sounds more like Nathan Explosion lol)
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Best Vanilla Scented Perfume for 2024: Top 20 Irresistible Vanilla Fragrances
Given how tough the plant is to domesticate, the majority of the vanilla scents and flavourings you'll come across are artificial (99% of them, in fact). However just like in nature – the place there's numerous completely different varieties and species, relying on the soil and climate its grown in – synthetic vanilla can are out there in an enormous array of scents. Select right and it can smell phenomenal – creamy, candy, smoky, spicy or floral. But first you want to find one (see more) which's not too sickly and never too sweet. Whereas Marie Claire's Senior Magnificence Editor Samantha Holender loves a vanilla scent, she can't stand smelling too similar to a baked treat.
This is literally my favorite vanilla scented perfume of all time, and pretty much everybody who I've hugged whereas wearing this fragrance has agreed. It Is been my signature ever since its launch last 12 months, and the fact that Zendaya (my hero) is the face of this mix of vanilla, jasmine, citrus and musk makes it good. I've all the time been a Lancôme stan (in addition to Chanel—my mum wore a couple of of its staple scents), so it is a heat and fuzzy line of fragrances that is just punctuated with this new debut. A fragrance with vanilla serves as the proper canvas for creativity.
Right off the bat, you are hit with strong notes of vanilla, but it's completely balanced with slight notes of musk and amber. After a couple of hours, the sturdy scent of vanilla dies down just a bit, resulting in a warm, inviting, and splendid scent. While I prefer to smell like a freshly baked cookie or marshmallow deal with personified, you would possibly choose a gourmand balanced by leather, smoke, or citrus. Thankfully, 2025’s roster of the best vanilla scented perfume scents blends the inherently comforting fragrance household with a range of notes, making certain there is something to go well with every preference. In phrases of vanilla colognes, this one doesn’t smack you throughout the face.
Capturing the carefree spirit of '60s popular culture icons, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, labdanum, vanilla and musk combine for a powdery vanilla perfume with a Parisian edge. Or try Byredo's Vanille Antique, an after-dark scent that pairs vanilla with black plum and freesia. Additionally stepping off the overwhelmed monitor is Les Infusions de Prada Infusion de Vanille, by which gentle, smoky vanilla is the heartbeat of the scent somewhat than lolling within the base. This concept is echoed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, who notes that “by creating heat in a fragrance, you push the fresh notes”. Plenty of vanilla perfumes can learn sugary candy, which may be headache-inducing for some individuals. If you have a tendency to remain far away from candy gourmands, this could be the vanilla fragrance for you.
Its pear and rose notes rise to the floor inside minutes, leading to an intoxicating perfume. I can personally attest that this fragrance brings a way of consolation and calmness whenever I put on it. If you alter your perfumes with the season, I recommend this as a winter perfume, as it's warm and soothing. I’ve at all times had a delicate spot for the allure of vanilla perfumes.
As a real vanilla perfume lover, I'm all about candied notes, however there is a fine line between delicious and overwhelmingly sweet. Notes of vanilla and sugar crystals take precedence here, however they're thoughtfully balanced with the woodiness of sandalwood and the subtle spiciness of pink peppercorn. I discover it equally comforting, playful, and nostalgic—like my old favorite vanilla physique sprays but all grown up.
With vanilla as a base layer, you get just a touch of sweet warmth. Nonetheless, it's the minerality and freshness of the salt and floral notes that make this fragrance one thing I may wear every single day. Vanilla Embers does not immediately scream "vanilla" like most different vanilla perfumes, which I love. Its creamy vanilla bean base notice completely contrasts with intoxicating orangeflower, jasmine, and spicy cardamom, leading to a floral, woody, and candy perfume. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly choice or simply need a fragrance that is free of chemical substances, making your individual vanilla scented perfume at home is the greatest way to go.

Top 10 Long-lasting Vanilla Perfumes For Ladies And Men
The vanilla right here is heat and deep and combined with notes like saffron, sandalwood, incense, and musk to deliver an earthy sexiness that not solely makes it more wearable, but more masculine as properly. It’s more such as you had been dancing all evening with someone carrying vanilla fragrance and you awakened with their odor nonetheless lingering in your pores and skin. With the floral and woody Valentino Voce Viva every woman emphasises her radiant femininity. Tingling bergamot, fruity golden gardenia and aromatic essences of orange blossom and jasmine come together to create a recent bouquet of fine fragrances. A woody base note provides this composition the perfect framework, which is accentuated by a vanilla fragrance observe.
The two star notes on this eau de parfum from Laura Mercier combine to create a scent paying homage to a luxe cashmere sweater. The vanilla and amber are superbly balanced with recent floral notes of tiger orchid and heliotrope alongside sweet notes of almond and brown sugar. All in all, Ambre Vanille is the kind of intimate, gentle scent that will make anybody need to move closer to you. Vanilla fragrances tend to really feel warm and comfortable, but that doesn't mean that they can not work for summer time. This perfume oil from Nest evokes pictures of palm bushes, salty air, and sunshine thanks to its key notice of coconut. Additionally, there's a trace of floral with vanilla orchid and spice with Kashmir wooden.
There are many vanilla fragrances on the market that provide greater than only a gourmand experience. If you want to give vanilla scents a go, there’s a scent on the market based on your perfume preferences. I'm a sucker for candy scents, so, after all, most of the finest vanilla perfumes take up space in my fragrance rotation.
If there’s a scent that’s universally beloved in all its different types, it’s vanilla. The perfume note is alluring and timeless and is more versatile than most individuals assume. It can be cloying and sweet or warm and inviting on the same time.
As A Substitute, she prefers a juxtaposition of sweetness with ethereal or woody notes. I've tried my justifiable share of perfumes over the years, however Tom Ford perfumes are the only ones that are consistently advanced, unique, and downright luxurious. One of the brand's most famous scents, Tobacco Vanille, is an acquired taste—and that's exactly why I love it.
This timeless vanilla perfume for women has the potential to turn out to be a genuine traditional that holds the wow issue for independent and assured ladies. Vanilla perfumes are most frequently thought of as gourmands (i.e., sweet perfumes that scent ok to eat), however they can be floral, fresh, tropical, clean—you name it. If you realize you hate a sickly-sweet scent but like the warmth of a vanilla notice, go for a vanilla perfume with lots of recent citrus or brilliant florals in the opening notes. But when you do like an ultra-sugary vanilla fragrance, search for a fragrance with supporting notes of chocolate, brown sugar, and honey. Vanilla Woods is probably one of the most complex fragrances in my assortment. It starts with a powerful sweetness dose with base notes of Madagascar vanilla, gourmand caramel, and woody amber.
One Other favourite perfume of VanDerMillen's is this classic designer decide, which simply obtained a new, more intense model. Despite its 4 vanilla notes, this perfume is not overly sweet, but quite mature and balanced—everything I need a vanilla fragrance to be. Amber pairs exceptionally properly with vanilla, as this perfume clearly demonstrates.
It might seem like a sophisticated process, but apart from requiring a little persistence, it is easy to make your individual vanilla perfume. By steeping recent vanilla beans in alcohol, you create a delicious smelling vanilla essence that you can combine with oil to create a stunning perfume oil . Dab it on the inside of your wrists, neck, and other pulse points for a stunning fragrance that lasts all day. Perfumehead’s fragrances at all times tell a narrative and this one is all about the morning after a particularly wild rager. Practically, let’s call it a vanilla scent because, nicely, it is—but it’s not a sort of single notice gourmands that makes you odor like a pastry.
I’m casually obsessive about this vanilla fragrance that features notes of chocolate, hinoki wood, and nude musk. Personally, I suppose it smells tremendous similar to actual vanilla extract, making it nice if you'll like a scent that’s heavy on the vanilla. One reviewer mentioned it smells precisely like vanilla ice cream, while one other shared, “It’s candy, refined, musky, and earthy.” Plus, the fragrance is vegan and cruelty free. You can even layer the vanilla perfume with matching lotion and physique wash for an even stronger scent. Normally, as quickly as our wardrobes lean in the course of sheer cottons, our fragrances follow swimsuit with laundry-fresh florals, greens and marines. However in recent spring/summers, perfume manufacturers have struck out with new vanilla creations that work just as properly in a heatwave as they do conjuring up cosy, hearth nostalgia in winter.
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If you love the sweet, creamy allure of a fragrance with vanilla, layering it with complementary scents can improve its richness and make it uniquely yours. Here’s a step-by-step information to layering a vanilla perfume for a personalised contact. They’re either a shadowy notice in the background or a thumping animalic scent that has you in a chokehold. By layering zippy mandarin and Sicilian lemon over a gentle, spicy landing of vanilla absolute, iris and white musk, perfumer Lyn Harris has created a scent that feels good for wearing daily.
Blended with baobab oil, this works to soften and scent the skin concurrently. This bottle will last you eternally, too, as you only want two drops for a long-lasting scent. If you don't know of the niche perfume house Vilhelm Parfumerie, allow Poets of Berlin, certainly one of its most popular creations, to offer you an enduring first impression. While most vanilla perfumes fall in the heat fragrance category, this one smells far more green and recent, giving it a totally completely different vibe than what you are used to with vanilla perfume. Poets of Berlin pairs vanilla with blueberry and a kick of earthiness from orris and vetiver for a chic and distinct scent. This would make for an excellent spring perfume, and the bottle would look so attractive in your vanity.
Do Not be thrown off by the tobacco observe; I discover its smokey spiciness pairs beautifully with the vanilla and ginger. Every time I put on it, I'm transported to a country cabin in the woods where I Am snuggled up by the fireplace. It's a real fall perfume I plan on carrying on each chilly day.
If the vanilla notes in your fragrance are within the basis with eight different base notes, it likely won’t have that robust of a vanilla scent. You can also search for a vanilla fragrance that combines a couple of kinds of vanilla, like vanilla orchid or vanilla bourbon. This Tub & Physique Works vanilla scent is my latest favourite, and I love the creamy physique lotion. In addition to vanilla, the lotion has notes of cardamom and woods to offer it a spicy, woody fragrance.
The Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 'sixty two scent "perfectly encapsulates the essence of joyful summer days," Mary Honkus, a contributing beauty writer, informed Cosmo. Snag the Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream , and you'll be the yummiest-smelling individual around. Start your layering course of with a fragrance with vanilla as your foundation. Look for a vanilla perfume with wealthy and balanced notes, similar to Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, or caramelised sugar, to ensure it blends well with different scents. I like to suppose of this as a grown-up, more nuanced model of the sugary sweet physique mists of my childhood.
Their wealthy, comforting aroma seems like a warm hug on a cold day. After a lot exploration and countless spritzes, I’m thrilled to share my top picks for the overall finest vanilla scents. Out of my ~90 perfumes, this is probably one of the few scents I actually sprayed on each single day in the fall and winter last 12 months (like, the bottle is half gone proper now) as a end result of it’s that good. The chocolate and vanilla perfume seemed to envelop my body on super-cold days and one method or the other made me really feel warmer after spritzing it on. And if a chocolate and vanilla fragrance sounds synthetic to you, don’t worry—it’s also full of musk and hinoki wooden that make the chocolate notes odor like heat and spicy cinnamon to me. Do you want a fragrance that smells strictly of vanilla or has a faint whisper of sweetness from a vanilla note?
Think About a vanilla fragrance that mixes other favored notes for a more refined take on the gourmand scent. "Citrus can add a freshness while spicy and woody notes can notably improve the warming and comforting aspects of vanilla," provides Harris. "Gentle florals and musks can improve the creaminess and sensuality, creating an incredibly smooth, lactonic effect."
As a vanilla loyalist with over eighty totally different bottles that comprise the note in my collection (yes, I've counted), I Will be the first to let you know hardly any two vanilla scents are the identical. So, I made it my mission to search out the most effective vanilla perfumes available on the market. Forward, you may discover reviews of some of my all-time favorite scents, plus a quantity of selects from specialists and fellow Marie Claire editors. Whether you're on the lookout for a floral fragrance for summer season or a heat fragrance for winter, it's all here.
Made with coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E, the dermatologist-tested lotion supplies lightweight hydration, which is particularly great in the course of the dry winter season. According to a minimal of one shopper who uses it every day, it feels “silky clean and never greasy” in your skin. You can’t beat the delicious, heat scent of vanilla for the cold winter months.
Its heat, sweetness, and flexibility allow you to craft a scent that feels truly private. Whether Or Not you’re aiming for something contemporary and floral, bold and spicy, or candy and fruity, vanilla supplies the proper base in your signature aroma. Creating a signature scent is an artwork, and probably the greatest ways to realize a singular aroma is thru layering.
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A Northern Light in Provence
by Elizabeth Birkelund / 4 stars
I did wonder a few times as I was reading this one if I would finish it. It's very much a love letter to a language I don't understand, so there was a sense of missing out over French phrases or passages.
There are authors I've really enjoyed that have been translated to English, and while a part of me understands the undertaking this must be, I've never stopped to consider what the life of a translator might be like. Ilse's love for a language not her own leads her to want to stay true to the original work, to try and lose as little of the author's intention as possible. A translator friend of hers disagrees - she thinks that the translator must make themselves known, not hide behind the original words.
When Ilse's dream of visiting France comes true, at first she worries if she's too unrefined for the experience. A girl left behind by the death of her brother, who has spent her life amongst the harshest of elements in Greenland, who seems to take up too much space for the delicate landscape.
She wasn't expecting her connection with the Poet, who's work she is translating. Not his way of seeing the world, of poetry, and her.
I found myself drawn in by Ilse's transformation but was eager for her to return home. Her experience in Provence was a beautiful dream, and the life she left behind is demanding. Strong willed people, brutal weather and a harsh landscape, there was beauty in her home as well. I felt she would have forever been missing a part of herself if she stayed in Provence, though the pull to that place was very strong as well.
I often think of myself as a character driven reader. It's rare for me to find a place that provides just as strong a character as the people that live in it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers at Random House for the ARC!
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People do the same to me
I've been called autistic as a reason even though I'm not diagnosed. But also even if I was, what difference does it make. Why would it be a bad thing?
As I get older I try to be more tactful but it's not my nature I am just very blunt. I don't mean it in a bad way but people think I'm doing it deliberately to cause trouble or am rude hence the autism classification as apparently this is a feature of autism to be so. I just keep quiet now and try not to engage in discourse or debate because people just feel alienated. It's always me at fault even if they're airing opinions that are disgusting like racist stuff. But just average discussion ends with me upsetting someone most of the time. As a teen and young woman it wasn't too bad but people get older more intolerant.
Sorry to be replying to this so late. I had intended to answer the next morning, but life had other plans.
Yeah, I agree, why would it be a bad thing? I have been diagnosed with anything, but I certainly am wired oddly. I figure the label for it doesn’t matter. I’m just going to be me either way, and as long as that isn’t hurting anyone it shouldn’t be a problem.
How you describe yourself sounds a lot like my mother. My father used to try to remind her to use a bit of tact, because it would never occur to her. She was never trying to upset someone. She wouldn’t do chitchat, and would just say what she thought. Conversation was for exchanging information or ideas, and all the fiddly stuff around judging the individual, the mood, and so forth so you can phrase things “right” was blind spot to her.
I know people that years later are STILL offended by something she said, and it’s exasperating. It wasn’t what she said but how she said, as you say, bluntly. When people say to you over and over “Your mother once said to me…” it’s tiring. But that the things they find so horrible aren’t horrible at all, and that the only difference between what she said and what I have said to the person is wording it gets upsetting.
Suppose someone said a very blue sky was green, Mom would say “No, it’s blue” while I would say “It’s interesting how everyone’s eyes see things differently. It looks very blue to me.” The person would be upset with Mom and not me, yet we would both be saying the sky is blue.
I get why you try to avoid discussions with the possibility of turning contentious. I get very uncomfortable myself. I may not be blunt like Mom, but I’m honest. People hate honesty if you don’t wrap it up with so much wool they can’t even see it. And if you hide the truth of what you are saying too much, then doesn’t it stop being the truth?
Well, the “good” news is that if you get old enough people will just shrug off your bluntness as being ��an old woman”. The bad news is, people tend to write off anyone they perceive as an “old woman”. Mom said said she could be a great spy because people didn’t see her at all once she was past a certain age. Of course, her bluntness would totally have been I liability!
I wish human emotions weren’t so delicate, not delicate like glass but delicate like trying to tap dance through a mine field.
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The Bad Batch Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8
Le gasp--it's Star Wars Wednesday and I almost forgot! And we have two episodes today?? Must be good!
Is that a Pantoran on the thumbnail for episode 7? Are we finally going to see our beloved Senator Chuchi like the trailer promised???
Very excited to find out!
(spoilers under the cut)
79s!!
...this feels significantly less lively than usual
Slip, Cade--clone names
Ohh Cade honey, I get where you're coming from, but this won't end well
...is that Crosshair?
Mm, I feel like Crosshair wouldn't have missed
...I don't want to make light of this moment, but those were the fastest pulse checks I've ever seen in my life
Seriously? They blamed losing Kamino on a storm??
Yeee Bail!!!
CHUCHI!!! CLONE RIGHTS!!!!!! (this is so much fan service--I love it <333)
Rampart, put your long pointy nose back in the slimey corner where it belongs
You go, Bail <3
Wow, Mas Amedda actually had more than 2 lines of dialogue
Chuchi canonically goes to 79s <3
Wait--waIT WAIT WAIT IS THAT DOGMA
Y'ALL
Y'ALL
DOGMA IS HERE
THAT IS KRIFFING DOGMA
AANDHSUSNABCIANSBDHAUAKNFUDIASBAHAHAHDBHDHAHASBHS
...I think?
It's possible that this guy just has really similarly placed scars...
And okay, his voice doesn't sound quite right for Dogma...
...eh, I can headcanon whatever I want
Chuchi giving them the "you'll still have a life after war" talk T.T so much fan service
Is it just me or are clones in this episode either clean shaven or have exactly one style of beard that looks like Gregor's? Must be a fad XD
Slip is CT-0409 (aw, that's only a digit off from Echo T.T)
She's meeting with Rampart right after that?? Riyo, are you crazy?
Oh? Who's Slip calling? Money's on Rex, but it would be fun if it was someone else
Riyooooo be caaarefullllll!!
HE KNOWS THAT SHE KNOWS
RIYO WHY DID YOU DO THAT
The memorial features quite a lot in this series. Not that I mind <3
Hmm, I spy a blue R2 unit who is not our Artoo
Riyo understands binary <3
Yeeee Organa poking at the stupid, stupid logic of Kamino being destroyed by a storm!
...I'm so torn about this sniper y'all. He has some of Crosshair's mannerisms, but then why to vocoder?
Eaaasy Slip
Oh good
Slip is smart--I like him
Aaaaand there goes Slip. Dangit y'all
Riyo's guard is a good shot
...was a good shot. Oh he's still alive. Mm, not for long.
"I'll be right behind you." Sorry, boyo, no one believes that
Dramatic face reveal of.... REX YAY
He's not in armor anymore? Eh, poncho looks better this way anyway
Second dramatic face reveal of... not Crosshair! Hah, called it!!!
Not a trooper? What do you mean, Rex?
Oh YES WE GET TO QUESTION HIM
Aw, it's Rafa and Trace's garage
"a believer"...? uh, okay. In what? Order 66?
Oh yikes dangit boy why you gotta do that
-- Episode 8 --
Omega's meditating :D
"You wanna try?" Cute <3
"I had enough of solitude." Awww, Echo
Noooooooo Hunter used "ask" as a noun T.T I know it's a common turn of phrase these days, but my poor little grammar heart just about imploded
Ah, so Rex is sending them to get data from the ship. ...does he not know the Bad Batch were literally there
Ahh, right, they're deserters. At least they called it out
Okay, but that log would've been wiped--oh right it's a backup log. ...still don't think that would've worked, but fine
Omega's going with Riyo? Okay
So. Much. Fan. Service. Just look at that Star Wars poncho as a disguise <3
Admiral Rampart's nearly aggressive "Senator Chuchi" XD
...Rampart what're you planning
Bail and Riyo constantly glancing back at Omega XD
Ahh, so the ex-Kaminoan senator is still around
Ohhhhhh craaaaaap she's gonna recognize Omega
Omega nooooo this is a delicate situation, you can't just say things like that--
...oh, so it wasn't a catastrophic mistake? Okay
These close-up shots of the kaminoan's head and neck are kinda unsettling haha
Awww Echo want to help Rex so much
Was that a tiny background massiff I saw? <3
Hanging onto a shuttle while in flight--Noice. Not the most practical, but noice
Rex: "He's still not better with heights?" Echo: "This is him better." XD
Course it couldn't be easy. I guess otherwise it wouldn't be fun :D
"New plan! 14, 5, 86" "All of them?" "YES" XD
See, that's why the Bad Batch actually succeeds half the time--they don't go in without a plan because they're unprepared. They have plenty of plans and implement them as needed
Rampart looks a tiny bit out of his depth in this senate session XD
Organa to save the day <3
I reallllllly hope they actually looked at the data first to confirm it's what they're looking for--oh look, it's fine
So... how does this not solve everything again?
Oh. That's why. The emperor's here.
Ah. Palpatine turned against Rampart. Sleemo
NO
PALPY DON'T YOU KRIFFING DARE TURN THIS ON THE CLONES
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
YOU DISGUSTING BALL OF SLIME
The music really makes this moment appropriately sinister
Welp. We knew it wasn't going to end well
AHHAHAVFHSJWBDUDVEUSBSUEJE OH MY HEART ECHO'S STAYING WITH REX T.T
BUT POOR OMEGA TEARS EVERYWHERE
They better hug--oh good they do
Gah my heart
Alrighty, that's the episode! So much happened here!! So much fan service! Possible Dogma cameo! Two whole episodes of Riyo and clones rights content! Echo leaving the Bad Batch! T.T
Wonder what Crosshair's up to...
#star wars#the bad batch#the bad batch spoilers#the bad batch season 2 spoilers#tbb#tbb season 2#mathmusic reacts
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