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[morallygreyandone]

Namor Wanted To Marry Shuri - Theory/Meta

Evidence:

Ramonda Vs Shuri Interactions

The Talokanil Breathing Apparatus

The Line 'Nothing.'

Non-Political Motivations

Evidence 1 - Ramonda vs Shuri Interactions

The way that Namor interacts with both of these characters is very revealing. In order to acquire an alliance, Namor should be trying to foster a good relationship with the reigning monarch, which was Queen Ramonda. But this isn't what Namor does. Instead, he is disrespectful to Ramonda, but goes above and beyond to impress and convince Shuri.

Ramonda

When Namor arrives in Wakanda to confront Ramonda and Shuri, he completely ignores Ramonda's first demand for answers about who he is and how he got into Wakanda. He got past their shields, their greatest defence. He has appeared at times of heightened international conflict. And he was wearing vibranium, a material that only Wakanda was meant to have. This is a man who has sunk ships and killed people for getting close to his Kingdom, he knows how alarming and stressful his presence there is and the onslaught of worries and questions that will be racing through Ramonda's mind.

Yet he acts nonchalant, too busy complimenting Wakanda rather than calming the understandably distressed Queen. Why ignore and disrespect the woman he should be trying to befriend? Arrogance? Foolishness? Or had he already come to the conclusion that Ramonda would never agree to an alliance with him, so didn't bother wasting time with niceties to her?

Side Note: I am convinced Namor has a sophisticated spy network and that's how he was able to decide who he wanted an alliance with. In the original script, it's mentioned that The Talokanil are tapping into fibre optic wires and that that's how they're getting information about the surface world. It's probably one of the ways he learns about Wakanda, as I think he would do a lot of research on the country and its rulers before seeking an alliance.

Shuri

Shuri on the other hand, Namor treats with nothing but respect. When she asks for an audience with him, he grants her it rather than simply keeping her as a political hostage in a dungeon. He gifts her a beautiful dress covered in jade which is a valuable resource to his people. He could have left her in her normal clothes or even put her in worse as a means of a power play to make her feel less confident, but instead, he allowed her to meet him dressed as royalty. That shows he respects her and her position.

Namor then explains to her Talokan's origin and his past. He takes her to his Kingdom, allowing Shuri to be the first surface dweller to ever see it. He does all this to help Shuri understand 'what he has to protect'. This was a very risky move as someone as intelligent as Shuri would have the opportunity to learn about his people and discover potential weaknesses that could be used against them. Considering he's planning on going to war with the surface, that is not information he wants getting out. Yet he takes that risk to try and convince Shuri and make her see his reasoning. He respects her enough to try and convince her and he even listens to her opinion even if he isn't persuaded by her.

He then gifts Shuri his mother's bracelet. His mother Fen who has long since passed away and what few possessions he has of her are all that he has left to remember her by. This is a royal heirloom. A piece of his family. This is not something given away to just anyone.

Namor treats Shuri and Ramonda differently. He is respectful, playful, comforts Shuri over her grief with her brother's death and explains the situation of his Kingdom in depth, none of which he does for Ramonda.

Why does he do this? Because Shuri is the Crown Princess of Wakanda, the Heir to the throne, and someone he thinks is more likely to join him or 'burn the world' with. One day, she'll be Queen. If he can convince her to marry him, then not only does he have some sway over Wakanda but if they were to have children, that influence will carry out across the centuries. He would be securing a very powerful ally for a very long time.

Evidence 2 - Talokanil Breathing Apparatus

I think Namor always intended to capture Shuri so that he could try and convince her to join him. The Talokanil wear breathing apparatuses that allow them to breathe on land, BUT, they also allow people to breathe underwater.

Now why would they have technology like that? They're planning on going to war with the surface world. Surface world underwater technology is not the greatest, so if they were to get their hands on these masks, it would be very useful in battle and thus is not something the Talokanil want falling into enemy hands.

Why do they have them then? The only reason could be that they were planning on taking a hostage. It could have been Riri, but if they only wanted Riri why were there multiple breathing apparatuses that could work on land and sea? They were planning on taking more than one person.

Shuri.

Evidence 3 - Nothing

The line 'Nothing' is spoken when Namor and Ramonda meet on the beach to discuss Shuri. If Namor wanted an only alliance and not one specifically with Shuri, then this was his opportunity to demand it.

He has The Crown Princess, Heir to the Wakandan throne, the Head of The Wakandan Design Group and the world's most intelligent person, within his grasp. She'll have useful intel on Wakanda, intel they don't want anyone getting a hold of. Shuri is one of the most valuable hostages that Namor could ever ask for and the key to getting his alliance. Ramonda offered him anything for her daughter's return. And instead of asking for an alliance, he says he wants nothing.

At this point, he has no plans of making an alliance with Wakanda through Ramonda. He only wants one if it's through Shuri. Why else would he be keeping her in Talokan? It serves no other purpose.

Evidence 4 - BPWF Photo Caption

In BPWF Movie Special Book, in the caption of the top image, it says this, "Seeking Kinship and support, Namor gifts his mother's bracelet."

KInship shows that Namor wanted to form a close bond with Shuri. One way he could acquire this is through marriage. uniting their Kingdoms, becoming one people, one family creating a kinship. It would secure his nation a powerful ally for centuries if they have children.

This also shows it's not Namor being manipulative as some people like to say. He was genuine in his attempts to bring Shuri to his side. He wanted kinship and support. A true ally. Someone who would have his back as he would have theirs.

Evidence 5 - Not All Political

Namor's pursuit of Shuri is not all political. He has been described in various media as being 'Charmed' and 'Smitten' by Shuri. In the script, he's constantly smiling at her, especially in the original.

He seems to be a man of his word, yet can't follow through when it comes to Shuri. He promised Ramonda he would come to Wakanda and kill her if she betrayed him, which she did and he stayed true to his word. He also promised to kill the Princess but when he had the opportunity - TWICE - he didn't do it. He could have killed her on the aircraft before she took the herb, but he didn't. He could have speared her in a way that would instantly kill her in their final battle, but he didn't. He even tells her 'it could have been different.' Why say that unless he genuinely wanted it to be different.

In Conclusion

[cfserkgk]

Maomao and Lahan after a very very long time of not posting - but Chinese New Year Themed (even though it's so very far away from Chinese New Year, I'm not sure why I made it that).

There's something about the yellow/gold and red color palette of Chinese New Year that I really like, it really makes the mood festive and bright and very very warm. And plus KnH is canonically set in (a fictional) China, which makes me really happy.

[em1e]

sorry im thinking about geto and like ... how do you think he felt killing his parents? how do you think it went down? were they happy to see him and he just does it or does he let them down easy and makes it quick when they're sleeping?

[naarinn]

Conclusion

[xraiyax]

Law‘s list why dating Luffy would be a bad idea:

Nr. 30

His family tree. I would not only be with the future pirate king but also related to the revolutionary army leader and a legend of the marine.

[tanglepelt]

Dp x dc idea 163

Danny learns while being held by the Giw that he can in fact make portals. For whatever reason he can call the portal even with anti ecto cuffs. They start out small and unstable. Disappearing with the blink of an eye.

It’s only when he is being dissected it’s a fully formed portal. Only lasting long enough to engulf him. Table and all.

He has no idea where he’ll end up. All he knows is it’s somewhere on earth and he is still strapped to the table.

Some potential places he could end up. The Kent’s barn, in front of Martian manhunter, in the middle of the gala, the middle of a legion of doom meeting, the middle of the justice league, maybe even in the middle of a Wayne family dinner.

[kathlare]

taking the leap

Lando Norris x Amelie Dayman

Summary: Amelie faces a pivotal moment as she opens up to her family about her relationship with Lando. Navigating a mix of reactions, from skepticism to cautious support, she stands her ground with vulnerability and determination.

Wordcount: 1.1 k

Warnings: just fluff

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February 12th, 2024 - Mérida, México

The air in Mérida felt heavy that evening, as if it could sense the tension Amelie carried in her chest. She stood in the kitchen of her family’s sprawling home, her hands clutching her phone as she nervously reread the text she’d sent Lando earlier.

Ames💛: About to tell them. Wish me luck. Lan🧡: Good luck, love. You’ll be fine. And if not, I’ll fly over and charm them myself. Ames💛: You’re not that charming. Lan🧡: You fell for it.

She bit back a smile, her nerves easing slightly at his confidence. But then her father’s voice boomed from the dining room, calling everyone to gather, and the knot in her stomach tightened again.

Her mum already knew, of course. Julie, Amelie’s meddling but endearing grandmother, had spilled the beans over the holidays when Victoria visited London. While her mum had been understanding and even a little amused, her dad, Stella, and Callum were wild cards. They weren’t hostile to Lando—they’d liked him well enough when he and Amelie were just friends—but this was different.

It wasn’t just “Lando, the friend.” It was “Lando, the boyfriend.” And Amelie wasn’t sure how they’d take it.

As she walked into the dining room, the voices of her siblings filled the air. Callum was recounting some work story, Stella was wrangling Carlota into a seat, and Jack was trying to outpace Elysia in finishing a slice of pan dulce.

—What’s with the serious face, Ames?— Jack teased as she walked in, plopping herself down beside her dad. —You look like you’re about to deliver bad news.—

—Depends on how you take it,— Amelie quipped, her voice steady but her hands fidgeting with the edge of her shirt.

Elysia looked up, sensing the shift in energy. —What’s going on? Did something happen?—

Victoria, seated at the head of the table, gave Amelie an encouraging nod. Amelie swallowed hard, willing her voice to stay firm.

—I have something to tell you all,— she began, glancing around the table. Her dad’s eyebrows knit together in mild concern, while Callum tilted his head curiously.

—Spit it out already,— Stella said, though her tone wasn’t unkind.

—Lando and I are dating,— Amelie blurted out, the words tumbling out in a rush.

The room fell silent, save for the faint clink of Emilio dropping his spoon on his plate.

—You’re what?— Elias finally said, his tone a mix of disbelief and something harder to place.

—We’re dating,— Amelie repeated, her voice quieter but firm. —It’s serious. And it’s been serious for a few months now.—

Callum leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. —Since when?—

—November,— she admitted, feeling the weight of their stares.

—So, this whole time you’ve been sneaking around?— Stella asked, raising an eyebrow. —When we thought you were just friends again?—

—We weren’t sneaking around,— Amelie said, though her voice faltered slightly. —We just... wanted to be sure before telling everyone.—

—And you’re sure now?— her dad asked, his tone sharper than usual.

Amelie met his gaze head-on. —Yes, I am.—

—Why now?— Callum asked, his skepticism evident.

—Because it’s serious, and because Lando’s important to me,— she said, her voice gaining strength. —I didn’t want to hide it anymore.—

Her dad leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table. —Amelie, I know you think this is serious, but relationships like this... they’re complicated. Lando’s life is...—

—Busy? Chaotic?— Amelie interjected, her frustration bubbling to the surface. —So is mine. But we’re making it work.—

Victoria finally spoke up, her voice calm but firm. —Elias, don’t make this harder than it needs to be. Amelie’s an adult. She knows what she’s doing.—

—Does she?— Elias countered, his gaze still fixed on Amelie. —Because the last time you two were involved, it didn’t end well.—

Amelie flinched at the reminder, but she didn’t back down. —We’re different now. We’ve talked about everything, about what went wrong before, about what we want now. This isn’t the same.—

—And if it ends the same?— Stella asked, her tone not unkind but cautious.

—Then it does,— Amelie said simply. —But that’s a risk I’m willing to take.—

The room was silent for a moment, the weight of her words hanging in the air. Finally, Jack broke the tension with a low whistle. —Damn, Ames. Didn’t think you had that kind of speech in you.—

—Me neither,— Elysia added with a small smile.

Elias sighed, leaning back in his chair. —I just want you to be happy. But more than that, I want you to be sure. You’ve got a lot going on, Amelie. Don’t let this distract you.—

—I’m happy, Dad,— she said softly. —And I’m sure.—

Victoria reached over, squeezing her husband’s hand. —Then that’s what matters.—

Stella still looked skeptical, but she didn’t press further. Callum, however, leaned over to Amelie, his voice low. —If he screws up again, I’ll kill him.—

Amelie couldn’t help but laugh, the tension finally breaking. —Noted.—

As the conversation shifted back to lighter topics, Amelie’s phone buzzed in her pocket. She glanced at the screen, a small smile tugging at her lips.

Lan🧡: Still alive? Ames💛: Barely. But I think they’ll come around. Lan🧡: Told you. I’ll charm them if I have to. Ames💛: Might take more than charm. Lan🧡: Good thing I’m persistent.

She slipped her phone back into her pocket, her heart feeling lighter. Whatever challenges lay ahead, she was ready. And for the first time, she felt like her family might be, too.

Dinner wrapped up more smoothly than Amelie had anticipated. The initial shock had given way to a semblance of normalcy, though she could tell her dad was still processing. Callum had gone back to discussing his latest architectural project, Stella was busy trying to convince Chequito to eat his vegetables, and Jack and Elysia were now bickering over who got the last piece of dessert.

But when her dad stood and quietly motioned for her to join him on the patio, Amelie knew the conversation wasn’t quite over.

She followed him outside, the humid Yucatán air wrapping around her as they stepped into the dimly lit garden. Her dad leaned against the railing, his face unreadable in the soft glow of the patio lights.

—You know I’m not against this, right?— Elias said after a long silence, his voice quieter than before.

—I know,— Amelie replied, crossing her arms as she stood next to him. —But you’re worried.—

He glanced at her, a small, wry smile tugging at his lips. —You’ve always been able to read me too well.—

—It’s because you make it so obvious,— she teased lightly, though her smile quickly faded. —But I get it, Dad. You’ve seen me mess up before.—

—It’s not about messing up,— he said, shaking his head. —It’s about the fact that I’ve watched you work so hard for everything you’ve achieved. You’ve fought for your place in this world, Ames. And I don’t want you to lose focus.—

Amelie sighed, leaning her elbows on the railing. —I won’t. Lando doesn’t take away from that. If anything, he... he reminds me why I love what I do. He gets it, the crazy schedules, the pressure. He supports me. He makes me happy.—

Elias looked at her for a long moment before speaking. —He makes you happy now. But what about later? When things get harder? You’ve both got lives that pull you in opposite directions. How do you make that work?—

—We figure it out as we go,— Amelie said, meeting his gaze. —That’s all we can do. I know it’s not going to be easy, but nothing worth having ever is.—

Her dad sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. —You’re stubborn. Just like your mother.—

—You married her anyway,— Amelie pointed out with a grin.

—And look where that got me,— he said with a dramatic groan, though his smile betrayed him.

Amelie laughed, the tension between them finally easing. She reached over, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug. —Thank you, Dad. For worrying. For caring. But you don’t have to anymore. I’ve got this.—

Elias hugged her back, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. —I’ll always worry, Amelie. That’s my job. But if you’re happy, then that’s all that matters to me.—

[dailyfigures]

thank you for booping me everyone i got booped 971 times so i have given up on booping everyone back but i am booping all of you in spirit. mentally booping everyone 🙏

[drawing2cope]

felukagami is lowkey funny because not only did felix steal marinette’s miraculouses, he had to steal her polycule too

[brabe]

they’d have gotten along alright

[misteria247]

Yo but like what is Pacifica was assigned to be Bill's parole officer. Like she'd be older and so done with everyone's bullshit and then you got Bill who's a little shit.

Idk I just think it'd be funny if done right.

[madockisser]

oak was def going crazy on one of these in the palace of elfhame

[little-lanterns]

I am not fine at the slightest

[bun-lapin]

TWST Voice Line Scene #10

♣️Trey: (looks at the kitchen wall splattered with eggs and green ooze)

♣️Trey: (looks at the stove buried under a pile of licorice pieces and leaking black smoke)

♣️Trey: (looks at Yuu and Lilia covered in flour and noodles) …What happened here??

🦐Yuu: In our defense, Lilia said he could make the cake bake itself and I really wanted to see that.

♣️Trey: You were trying to make a cake?!

🦇Lilia: Khee hee~! I suppose I got a bit carried away with this particular spell. Not to worry though! I'll put everything right back the way we found it! (starts cleaning the kitchen with magic)

♣️Trey: Don't push yourself too hard Lilia. You already spent a lot of magic doing… (gestures to the chaos around them) this.

🦇Lilia: (smiles mysteriously and continues cleaning) Oh, this is still just me messing around. One of these days, you'll see the true essence of my magic.

♣️Trey: …..

🦐Yuu: (whispering to Trey) Psst! Cheer up, Trey! Now we don't have to eat any of the cake Lilia was planning to make.

TWST Voice Line Scenes Masterlist

[roxannepolice]

OK, but. the Toymaker being the child of the god of death and not wanting to play with them.

NO, MOM, YOU CAN'T JUST KILL OFF ALL NPCS, YOU CAN'T SELL THE LOOT THIS WAY!

Also, consider the grandchild Maestro.

Grandpa, what the fuck was that thing about showing up on Mozart's door and ordering a Requiem?

[socksandbuttons]

how much did you hate Bloodmoon after his little appearance in Lunar and Earth’s room today?

I think its interesting u think I HATE bloodmoon for this. After the INITIAL shock, im like 'yeah that seems like something he'd do after massacring towns yeah' but with the MY BOY... OH HIS HORRIBLE SCREAMS. Awful... just OOF. im happy Earth whapped him a bunch (she LORGE that would HURT) Bloodmoons literal confusion of being shocked AND punched? Deserved! But not just cause of him hurting lunar but also he DOES need to be aware of ONE being HURT and TWO what RUIN did. sO yeah Dont hate him, just watching this disaster man and what he gonna do??? watcha gonna do man??? murder endlessly and be aware u are still just a tool even if it seems ruins trying to be fair OR think.