#it really does make you want to talk about space and wizards

[weirdmageddon]

i was thinking about this since i posted earlier about us needing to address the trend of gen z men being pulled into alt-right pipelines might have contributed to the outcome of this election.

i think contrapoints is really smart, and from what i’ve seen, has been way more effective at getting people out of harmful ideological pipelines than i’ve seen from the majority of leftists online who instead berate and drive a greater wedge of antipathy (though i understand why! and it can be very hard to have empathy for the people who see you as a threat). that antipathy makes the right more radicalized because they don’t feel like they can talk about anything without the “crazy lefties” who won’t even engage with them. where did these issues come from?

what i’ve noticed, and i’m even guilty of this, is that people don’t interact with groups of people whom they refuse talk to, which makes realities more hypothetical in the minds of their opponent since they aren’t open to seeing reality from their perspective. this is true on both sides. from what i’ve observed, it seems to originate from hypothetical perception of the opponent, but when people treat those perceptions as though they are real, it becomes real with their actions, which then makes the antipathy justified to someone. again, on both sides.

what makes contrapoints so successful at breaking this down is that is that she creates these socratic dialogue skits that represent real people and ideologies, has a sense of humor, isn’t afraid to discuss these things, reframes how we see these things by introducing nuance to both sides. she’s a leftist, but she also knows how to engage without ripening division, of meeting someone halfway and being completely humble about it. she is able to soften extremes.

she is able to get into the mind of people who aren’t aligned with her views, understand the nuance and rationales from a realistic perspective, breaking down a big block of “this is all bad” into “ok, some of this makes sense…”, what this does is create a space for self-reflection that doesn’t feel ham-fisted (which could otherwise cause people to double down on their beliefs instead of opening up to other perspectives outside of their bubble). while also being entertaining and well-produced on top of it.

what she is doing is creating these scenarios and socratic discussions that SHOULD be happening in real life but aren’t in this polarized social climate.

i graduated from new college of florida this spring, the small liberal arts college that was in headlines across the country for ron desantis’s board of trustees hostile takeover and exodus of professors.

new students and student athletes from conservative walks of life were being basically incentivized to go there who were taught to fear the lgbt boogeyman growing up in their conservative communities. but once they actually interacted with lgbt students there, many of them they felt like they understood them, and they weren’t as bad as they were told they would be. new college of florida was also famous for getting derek black (child of the man who created stormfront, and godchild of the kkk grand wizard david duke) out of white nationalism. their peers at NCF called them out but also interacted with them, invited them to dinner. black wrote a book about it.

now of course some people are too far gone and you shouldn’t waste your time with them, like derek’s family for example. but i also think a lot of people who voted for trump are not informed, are operating off of emotion and knee-jerk mentality because it’s easier than thinking, and they are not seeing the discussions that need to be had to change their mind because fuckin…nobody is doing them.

and we feel this visceral disgust to people of the opposing party because of its associations. i just want to know how it happened and how we got to be like this. i think social media is partly to blame and also the algorithms that take people down dangerous pipelines and sharpen them, insulate them.

i myself understand the vitriol you might have for anyone that voted for trump. i feel so disappointed that half the people of this country voted against our collective benefit. and i’ve seen a lot of sentiment from the left today saying “every single person who voted for trump is dead to me. i disowned you”.

you can see the reality of trump’s demagoguery, and it’s so obvious, but what i want to know is: what do they see? why did they vote for him? emotion and entertainment travel faster and have more reach than reason. and it’s that’s why i think contrapoints’s videos are exemplary at tackling this ideological divide. this is something i’ve been thinking about for months before today and i thought now was a better time than ever to give my two cents on it.

[wcters]

CHRIS WITH A GIRLFRIEND WHO NAPS ALL THE TIME

pairing: christopher sturniolo x fem!reader

summary: chris with a girlfriend who is obsessed with naps/naps all the time

warnings/contents: none

author’s note: i love naps, my favourite thing !!!!!

- you love naps, you’re obsessed

- always down for one

- you can nap anytime, anywhere

- cars, planes, beds, couches, you name it

- you probably have an iron deficiency

- #hot girl shit

- you can and will fall asleep in the most uncomfortable positions and in any positions really: crisscross, curled up, head leaning on your knees, on your back, starfish, etc

- you could call yourself an expert 💅💅

- you look two ways when you’re sleeping: peaceful . . . or a victorian child dying on the plague

- that tiktok trend? that’s you, and you own it

- and chris had definitely posted you to that

- if not him, either nick or matt

- you also look like that polar bear waking from hibernation when you wake up

- or you went through a tornado

- dorothy from the wizard of oz who?

- so many pictures and clips of you alseep in the background of a video, tiktok, livestream, etc

- the triplets were filming a walk though of the tour bus and you’re just fast asleep in chris’s bunk wrapped in your blanket

- a lot of your friends bereals are you sleeping

- have a humidifier in your room at your house/apartment

- sleep with rain sounds on

- a shit ton of stuffed animals

- and that will be the same for chris’s bed

- they’ll take up most of the space on the bed and he will have a leg hanging off

- you refuse to take them off unless he begs

- you feel bad 😭😭 they’re you kids, you have to care for them

- spend a lot of money on stuffed animals, pillows, and blankets

- comfy fit 24/7

- uggs, sweatshirts, sweatpants, like a living and breathing fresh love ad

- everyone’s jealous

- chris loves you for it, but also dislikes it sometimes because it’s his clothes and he’ll want to wear them

- slippers 24/7

- naps with him!

- most cuddle sessions will end up as nap sessions

- or you alseep on top of him while chris is stuck sessions

- he says he hates it (he secretly loves it)

- a lot of the time even watching movies or hanging out will end up with you alseep in his lap because he likes to run his fingers through your hair (if it won’t mess it up and it’s not styled, scalp if he can) and your skin

- will carry you to bed

- you always wake up disoriented and covered in marks from the bedsheets pressing into you (signs of a good nap)

- you react to the word nap like a dog does to the word treat

- always excited for bed

- definition of snug as a bug in a rug

- you were an avid after school napper

- one of the only consistent things in your life

- you’re fighting a literal WAR between two and five pm to stay awake

- you fully expect (and deserve) a medal for staying awake 🏅🏅

- and you’re grumpy if you don’t have one. you were rude? you were acting like a bitch? didn’t have your nap.

- someone comments on how you sleep to much? immediately dislike

- like sis . . . what’s it to you?

- unless it’s a health concern, and even then, mouth. shut.

- if you’re sick, you’re napping/sleeping even more than you already do

- you’re the first one asleep at all nighters

- nick jokes that you might love sleeping more than you love chris

- . . . don’t tell him that.

- just kidding! . . .

- some of your favourite tiktoks are the ones where you get to choose where you’re sleeping

- you sleep talk sometimes (mostly gibberish) but not a lot, maybe like once or twice a month

- but you absolutely have had full on conversations with people and your answers make sense, and you will not remember them at all

- “hey, do you remember when i told you about that idea i had?” “no, when was this?” “last night.” “oh.”

- NAPS WITH TREVOR

- that dog lovesss you

- and loves taking naps with you

- will also nap with you in the car if you’re going on a road trip with chris and his family

- you love the feeling of his weight in your lap

- you’re a MENACE to wake up

- there have been times where chris just gives up and let’s you sleep if it’s not important because it’s taken him too long (he also gets lazy)

- a lot of the time it’s on their couch because you love their couch

- it’s so comfy, you’re favourite thing

- PISSED if you’re woken up by something stupid

- like one of the boys will make a loud noise and then they’ll all stand there like ‘oh shit’

- if you wake up and chris isn’t with you but he’s in the house, you’ll make a beeline to him and just hug him

- probably fall asleep in his arms standing up

[mimie-and-the-visions]

Hiii I just wanna say the way you write is really pretty if that makes sense? your Agrenti and Herta x reader where really lovely! I was wondering if you can do a Herta crushing on reader one? Do you think she takes long to confess?

Sorry if this sounds weird English isn't my first language 🥲

The cutest oddity yet

Herta x reader (1.3k words)

She had thought it would be the same as all other things to catch her eye. Interesting the first few weeks, only to slowly fade as she quickly solves or explores all sides of it. Well.. it would be that way if you were another oddity or relic sent her way by people such as Himeko, but you were not. You weren't even someone working at one of her stations, simply a recurring guest following one of her subordinate researchers.

It seemed as though you were aiding them in a part of their project, as her puppets would often see you working on something by yourself in one of the stations conservatories. The faint colorful lights of the world beyond the glass walls blurred together with the warm overhead lamps, casting you in an oddly captivating glow. What were you working on.. were you an illustrator? The researchers would often drag around artists to make their work more than simply readable. Perhaps you were an assistant or under the apprenticeship of that researcher.. or a translator? Was it entirely unrelated to the researcher who brought you? Perhaps simply a curious mind intrigued by the many offers of the space station.

(Meanwhile form your perspective you just can't focus, because that damn puppet has been staring holes into your head for over 30 minuets now! what the hell does it want????)

She had thought that this mild fascination would pass, she had work to do and things to keep in check. So why does it send a small jolt of sadness when she overhears how you would be departing this weekend?

The last few days of your stay was odd. Any work you had left was suddenly and graciously taken care of my someone else, your favorite food happened to be on the menu as well. One of the people working there had wordlessly given you a special pass that let you enter display rooms and exhibitions usually reserved for esteemed guests. You would have thought it to be a mistake, but the pass card has your name written on it.

It seemed as though the stars had aligned, as you were set loose in what might as well have been a theme park for you, making you almost feel sad at having to leave soon. All sorts of restricted wonderful knowledge and views was now at your fingertips, as you struggle to find out what to do first. Yet on the very last day came a sudden message that made you freeze in the middle of packing your things.

It almost made you want to cry when a lady in very tidy dress told you that the madam herself had requested your presence. The poor lady in question seemed to look at you with pity, your expression akin to having witnessed some sort of cosmic horror. Had you done something wrong? Had you overstayed your welcome? What did you do to warrant talking to her face to face?? Why does this feel the same as being called to the principals office...

▪︎ I'm sorry if i did something wrong miss- um- madam Herta. What did you call me in for exactly..?

Your overly meek tone echoed a bit in the large office. Was this an office? it looked more like the study of an eccentric wizard really.. which made you really choke a bit as her chair swiveled around to reveal said wizard, hat and all.

▪︎ Wrong? No no, you didn't do anything to upset me silly. I just wanted to talk.

▪︎ About what? I'm hardly the most interesting guest here..

▪︎ Quite the contrary, you're the only one who caught my eye. You come here every other month, only ever for projects and collaborations with my researchers, and yet pique my interest more than any of the usual minds who live here. Besides, i couldn't let such a.. loyal guest go before seeing all the station has to offer could i?

▪︎ T-there's more???

She twirled a pen in her hand, yet spoke without pulling her eyes away from you. To say her gaze made you nervous would be an understatement, her slight grin told you she was aware of it too. She let out a slight laugh, before standing up and walking over to you, holding out a hand.

▪︎ Of course there is, you didn't think my collection was small enough for a single space station did you? Come on now, ill give you a little tour of the truly noteworthy pieces.

▪︎ Really?? You'd let me- you- aren't they off limits or something?

You gesture and wave your free hand about a bit, flustering as she grabs your other one.

▪︎ Mhm true, although.. i think i can make exceptions for the cutest oddity I've found so far~

And as such your fate was sealed, now having more than work reasons to keep your visits to the station consistent.

The leading excuse for dragging you along was it being some odd sort of reward for your work, despite how you both knew it wasn't enough to earn you these visits to the madam herself. There was some odd tension you were scared to even elude to, the question of if this was all a budding friendship or something more. Over time your monthly visits turned to weekly, until one of your tours ended with a more personal note. She had been walking you back to your guest room, when before you could reach for the handle she spoke up.

▪︎ You know.. it would be easier if you were stationed here. Its not as if we don't have the space for you.

▪︎ ...

▪︎ ...

She turns away, unusually avoiding your eyes.

▪︎ Are you.. asking me to move my work and living here?

▪︎ Perhaps... You did mention your dislike of the "workspace" your superiors offered, besides your work doesn't demand you to be there physically at all times. I could make you some puppets too you know-

▪︎ Um.. i don't know if that's necessary...

She laughs lightly at the odd expression you made. The thought of a puppet version of yourself being stationed at your job in your place was... strange.

▪︎ It just seems like a logical decision to move here, that way i won't have to wait so long for you to visit either-

She says it so casually, but the soft silence that fell after made her glance to your eyes again, she looked oddly nervous. You couldn't help yourself, she had been teasing you so often. After months of suffering the fluster of her lingering touches and vaster knowledge, you finally saw the faintest crack in her polished exterior.

▪︎ You want me close by hm? You might never be rid of me after that you know, how would you ever be able to focus?

▪︎ Hmph- I happen to enjoy your company ill have you know, and you're hardly the worst person I've had interrupting my work..

Another moment of silence falls, as you both remained outside your guestroom door. You didn't quite know how to reply, her mere presence always seemed to render any speaking impossibly hard. Your mind and gaze simply falling into the details of her hair, her voice and the lace on her sleeves.

▪︎ Are you sure its okay.. me moving here?

She tries to hold back a small laugh, you really were too cute.

▪︎ Why wouldn't it be..? My fondness of you has been made quite obvious by now hasn't it? Although..

She leans in a bit with a slight grin.

▪︎ If you're still unsure.. you could always test out how it would be to truly live here, and sleep somewhere a little.. nicer than our guestrooms no?

Teehee! I have no idea how i got so stuck on the whole thing of moving to the space station.. AND ALSO IDK WHERE THAT ENDING CAME FROM, the visions.. they did it! Not me! fdsjkfdshjfjkfsdjk

I hope i did allright!

[o-sachi]

Orter Madl Relationship Headcanons

ᯓ character; orter madl (mashle) ᯓ tags; fluff, sfw, gn reader, no y/n

[🐟]: Ngl, I had a hard time trying to make rs hcs for this guy because he's literally un-romanceable in reality SOB.

— I'm not sure how you managed to bag this guy. But... congrats. Like, truly, you deserve it. Up until dating you, this guy has never shown an ounce of interest in romance AT ALL. Perhaps you could say that his type is simply "you"?

— But maybe he gets into a relationship since it's transactional; he gets something from you and you get something from him. He has always been a rational person, so this is the only way he can rationalize something like "love" if he even believes in such a concept.

— Perhaps he'll give more of his time to you than any other person. Not that he expects you to feel special because of that. Though, somehow, the transactional relationship is able to blur some boundaries and help both of you ease into spending more time with each other.

— You don't know it, but he does look out for you, especially if he gets something from you that's really valuable. He'll always be on the look for anything that's bound to threaten your safety. There have also been instances when he butts into one of your fights.

— There isn't a day when he doesn't question you or your motives. Again, he tries to rationalize everything. So he can't make sense when you do things selflessly for him. What's the point if you don't get more in return? You confused him plenty and those thoughts plague his mind more than he'd like them to.

— One day, while spending time together, he'll be staring holes in the back of your head. What's he thinking? Well, let's just say he's having the biggest crisis of his life (having thoughts/feelings that cannot be rationalized). He'll be in a pissy mood for the rest of the day, but he takes it out on everyone else but you.

— The change of heart happens excruciatingly slow, but there will be signs. Perhaps you won't notice it at first, but certainly everyone else around the two of you can see it—clear as day.

— Eventually, he starts to see your values—not as a wizard—but as a person. Your strength, unwavering determination, and goal oriented mindset all seem quite alluring to him. It just never occurred to him before that these things could mean something else out of a fight.

— Through time, he'll just let himself be drawn to you. After all, there's nothing wrong about respecting someone who upholds justice and righteousness like he does. You're strong and can hold your ground. If anyone will take up space in his life—it might as well be you.

— His idea of softening up is showing you his tough love. He knows the types of things you get yourself into as a wielder of magic, so he reminds you to get stronger everyday even if it kills you. He'll practice with you and show no mercy. In his mind, he's thinking of wanting you to become self-sufficient to the point that you can handle yourself even without him by your side.

— He hates it when other people talk about you, even praises annoy him. But if he hears anyone insult you... they'll find themselves buried 6 ft. deep under sand. Without knowing it, he thinks so highly of you now—that if anyone were to utter the mere thought of you pisses him off. At this point, he lets you walk closely by his side so that everyone knows you are not to be messed with.

— You'll never hear him say the words, "I love you." But on a special occasion—like your birthday or your anniversary— he'll do something sweet for you (much to your surprise). You walk into his training grounds, a vast space with a bunch of sand. In the middle is a big heart made out of sand with him standing right beside it. Then he says something like, "Today's a special occasion hence the shape," or something unromantic like that lol.

o-sachi © 2024 pls do not translate/copy/reupload my work on other platforms.

[deeplyshalllow]

Wicked the Musical’s Act 1 timing problems, how the movie screenplay fixed this, and how the movie ultimately failed to

I’m sorry guys the Lion Cub essay will still probably be out today I just read the screenplay and got very distracted.

So, Wicked the Musical Act 1 has always had issues with timing.

Portrayed in this act are 6 separate days:

Elphaba arrives at Shiz to the end of What is this Feeling (though arguably some of What is this Feeling takes place over a longer span of time)

Doctor Dillamond’s class to the end of Something Bad

Fiyero arriving to the end of Popular

The Lion Cub Scene to the end of I’m not that Girl

Madame Morrible Giving Elphaba the letter from the Wizard

Elphaba on the train platform to the end of Act 1

Now, Act 1 is an hour and a half, it only showing six days is not a problem. The problem is the spacing of these days.

Firstly, those familiar with the musical may have already questioned my list here. By separating Day 2 and 3 I am being generous, as they are arguably the same day – Elphaba could be heading to Morrible’s seminar when she nearly gets knocked over by Fiyero – after all Galinda tells Fiyero “history class just ended” and she’s wearing the same clothes as in the scene with Dillamond. Likewise, there is no scene transition at all between days 4 and 5, even the rain so important on day 5 starts at the end of I’m Not that Girl! The only reason I can definitively separate these days is that Madame Morrible states “I know how devastated you were the other day for our poor Doctor Dillamond”. Neither of these scenes actually have to happen particularly close to each other, but for some reason the musical feels the need to attach them to each other.

They are not the only scenes either, day 3 and 4 are implied to be very close to each other (possibly the next day) – with Fiyero commenting on the hair toss Galinda taught her and flower that Elphaba wears at the beginning of the scene coming directly from Popular.

Likewise, Day 5 and 6 we go from Elphaba being invited to see the Wizard, to leaving to meet the Wizard. The gap is long enough for Galinda to notice that Fiyero has become “distant and moodified” (though that started on day 4) but not long enough for Fiyero and Elphaba to have any real chance to talk (though I imagine there was some degree of them avoiding each other), also Nessa’s words of “Elphaba, I'm so proud of you and I know father would be too” implies it’s all gone fast enough that they’ve not had a great amount of time to talk about her invitation or her Father to find out about the news. I think it makes sense that, if Morrible thinks she’s ready that the Wizard, so desperate for her power, wouldn’t really want to wait. So let’s say it’s been a week or two.

Which leaves us with the following:

Day 1 and 2 – actually a fairly reasonable gap, we’ve clearly had some time pass where Elphaba and Galinda loathe each other, and it’s not Doctor Dillamond’s first history lesson with this class either

Day 2 and 3 – could literally be the same day

Day 3 and 4 – scene transition implies it’s the day after

Day 4 and 5 – scriptwise it’s “the other day” but staging implies it’s the same rain storm

Day 5 and 6 – maybe a couple of weeks

Which means Galinda and Elphaba are friends for maybe three weeks? And that Elphaba and Fiyero have one conversation in the Lion Cub scene and that is it entirely. Likewise Boq does not even get a chance to speak to Elphaba at all.

Anyone who knows the shit that goes down in Act 2, and how imperative the closeness of relationships with Elphaba are, knows this does not make any sense (and I want to mention this because it might be missed but this includes Elphaba’s relationship with Boq, because Elphaba does feel very betrayed that Boq thinks of her as a wicked witch in Act 2 so we need to know that they were some degree of friends to start with).

Where should the gaps be then?

Day 1 and 2 – this is fine, we have implied passage of time anyway

Day 2 and 3 – probably would be worth having some time to space these events out but doesn’t particularly matter

Day 3 and 4 – DESPERATELY NEEDED we need time for Elphaba and Galinda to consolidate their friendship, we need a reason why Elphaba is chatting and relatively comfortable (if on a surface level) with Fiyero, we need time for Fiyero and Galinda to have a relationship before he becomes “distant and moodified”

Day 4 and 5 – It clearly shouldn’t be literally the same day but I actually like the implication that day 4 happened just “the other day” because it implies Madame Morrible is trying to get a powerful Elphaba away from bad pro Animal influences as fast as possible

Day 5 and 6 – again, this gap makes a reasonable amount of sense, a couple of weeks seems plausible given the Wizard wanting Elphaba as soon as possible

As a certified expert in this area (I wrote a lot of Wicked Fanfiction when I was 15) the standard procedure is to headcanon a lot of time between day 3 and 4, probably a few months at the very least – as this is when we need friendships and various sexual tensions to develop. And it does make sense, more sense than imagining Day 4 happening straight after Popular – except for that dumb scene transition with Elphaba and the “toss toss” and the flower.

(I’d like to mention, as a bit of a sidenote here, that the book does not have any of this issues. We actually see time passing at Shiz, people going away and returning for the summer and relationships slowly developing. Hell, Nessa isn’t even around until Elphaba’s second year at Shiz! While obviously the book and musical are not similar enough to really taking implied timings from each other it does actually do a good job at showing why these people matter to each other, even in later life. Also, the Elphaboq friendship is beautiful and I miss it.)

So, the movie. How are the days spread out here? (Forgive me if I get some of this wrong, I’m obviously not quite as familiar with the movie).

Day 1 – arrival at Shiz (what is This Feeling starts on the same night but is obviously spread out over a series of weeks)

Day 2 – Doctor Dillamond’s class to meeting Fiyero – again like the musical there is a reasonable amount of time between Day 1 and Day 2. Fiyero’s meeting has now been explicitly moved to Day 2, albeit at night – I don’t really mind this, it works well and gives a reason for Elphaba to be out at night

Day 3 – Dancing Through Life to Popular – Dancing Through Life is now explicitly the day after Something Bad it makes sense with Fiyero’s scene with Elphaba the day before

Day 4 – URGH – we still have the “toss toss” scene implied to be straight after Popular and therefore the Lion Cub scene the same day, with no chance for any relationships to develop

Day 5 – Elphaba getting a letter from the Wizard - Now much more explicitly a different day than the Lion Cub Scene, which is good, it’s implied to be the time between Morrible writing the letter on Day 4 and the Wizard being able to write an invite back, which I’d always thought was the case but nice to have confirmation

Day 6 – Emerald City – funnily enough, I actually think slightly more of a time jump is implied in this scene than the equivalent in the musical, just because Frex is actually available to come and visit to see Elphaba off, and Nessa has clearly had time to tell Frex a bit about Boq, but I still think it’s about a month or less

So what has improved? Honestly, not much. I think the Day 2 to 3 transition is smoother and clearer, I really like them explicitly clearing up that Day 4 and 5 are separate, as well as it being very explicit that Elphaba’s power in the Lion Cub scene is what got her invite to the Wizard sped up. However, the biggest issue with timing – Day 3 and 4 – still has a transition that implies they happen the day after each other which simply can’t happen relationship wise.

So, after the movie I concluded we just had to headcanon the gap like we always did.

UNTIL TODAY.

Today I read the movie screenplay.

And guys, GUYS, this sorts everything out. It keeps the “toss toss” scene as the day after Popular (Day 4), as the wording implies, but the Lion Cub scene is not on Day 4 too. Instead there is this lovely long montage of friendship, where we can see all five of the main Shiz crew becoming friends. And it’s perfect, it’s enough, it’s what we needed to establish why the Gelphyero polycule is so close, and is a thing that causes chaos in the second act. It establishes why Elphaba is so betrayed by Boq hating her. It explains why it’s such a tragedy when Glinda’s words cause Nessa’s death. It’s really, really needed and it’s a sin that they cut it. (Also, Boq and Nessa were so out of focus in the movie and, while this wasn’t the only scene of theirs cut from the screenplay or even the stage show, it would have done a great deal to rectify that).

Going back to the timeline, this then puts the Lion Cub scene after the five have made friends and hung out. It allows the level of comfort Elphaba has with Fiyero in that scene, while also the fact that he’s always been with Galinda when she’s known him to why she’s kind of put him in “best friend’s boyfriend” box rather than officially seeing him as actively close to her. The fact Galinda and Elphaba are roomies also accounts for them being closer to each other than the rest of the group. It also makes more sense from a Wizard perspective, as he isn’t instantly summarising a completely untrained girl.

Basically, I cannot believe they were so close to fixing everything and they failed. Guess we are back to headcanoning this in. If we don’t get this montage as a deleted scene or, preferably in a director’s cut, I will die.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

[picckl]

myvur lore drop? 👀

I'm so sorry it took me a bit to get to this, i had to properly prepare to talk about him as fully as i can-

Myvur, full name Myvurton Wise'ferth Belesseau III, is a half-elf, half-halfling wild magic sorcerer who i play in a campaign called Eclipse. He looks like this:

Myvur is heir to the Belesseau household- the second most powerful household in Thuun’velia, the Pelorist empire and a very powerful faction in the world the campaign takes place in. Pelorism in this campaign is, to put it kinda simply, really bad, a kind of christo-facism situation where they're the ruling class and currently in charge, and very keen on making sure everyone follows their really morally questionable religion. Myvur II, his father, runs/owns the capital city due to their ancestor being a saint. His father looks like this:

(and the family crest)

Despite Myvur not being the eldest in his family, he's still the heir, due to the fact he's the oldest male member who looks like his elf father (and the original Saint Myvur), leading him to carry on the family name. NOT due to any actual personal talants- he's good at the violin, and he's good at reading, but growing up he really sucked at magic, public speaking, and pretty much everything being heir entailed despite trying really really hard to live up to the expectations set for him. Part of that was just his own different talents, and also the fact that he's a lot more mellow and nervous than the rest of his family with actual emotions in his heart, regardless of how he's tried to stamp it out.

To put it without spoilers for my party- wizard college and shit parents with expectations you've never been able to meet despite your need to impress them don't mix, and Myvur got desperate and did something stupid and now he's stuck with a lot of very old, very powerful space magic bottled up inside him (hense the wild magic sorcerer). He does not know how to deal with this space magic. His family did not know how to deal with the space magic. Bad times all around, especially when it causes him to occasionally trigger things called "arcane spasms", bursts of strong magic he's not in full control of, which either result in something being blown up or him turning into his Moon Beast form, a thing that looks like this:

The campaign has been about 3 months of in-game time, which Myvur has spent learning that hey, Pelorism isn't the top of religions and actually taking over small towns and forcing them all to convert while ruining their day to day lives ISN'T cool, and that it's ok to feel weird about the numerous executions your dad brought you to, and your family is very hated both within and outside the city they run. Also got to learn his dad killed another player character's dad, and that altogether his family's actions have affected everyone Really Badly and maybe even him as well, a thought he hasn't really let himself think about up until this point. So far, some notable actions of his have included:

Blowing up a long-standing family friend on accident thru an arcane spasm bc she was threatening his life if he didn't tell her where his friends were, after going undercover and living with her for the past week to try and get information out of her by reading her mind. Something that certainly won't stick with him (he cast 2nd level shatter and critted, she had NPC stats, and was kinda pulverized)

Found out his dad executed his best friend's dad. And then had to break the news to them that their dad was dead. A scene which caught most of the party off guard bc THE OTHER CHARACTER'S PLAYER DIDN'T KNOW THAT THEIR FATHER HAD BEEN KILLED

Found out the god he follows is not only generally hated in a lot of different areas, he's also actually killed at least one other god for no good reason, and might not be as kind and open as Myvur always wanted to believe

He's a very compelling character to play, just in the way it's really fun unpacking and changing the very centeralized views he has on everything and unlearning those and a lot of the other behaviors he has. He has a lot of genuine care in his heart and this is the first time he's been able to show it and he makes me very sad. Myvur the guy that you are

(I'll elaborate on this all more of course, but right now this is what the party knows, and most of them follow me on here. Also his artfight profile can be found here!)

[h9rd-t6-miss]

God hunter the parenting is just... Something deeply special.

It starts out loud, like all of Alfabusa and Ogre Poppenang's work does. Chapter one involves COCK-thorpe jokes and a jacket covered in wooden stakes. It involves jokes about DMT being a formidable defense against vampires and fortifying a picnic table. When Ogre Poppenang get loud, they get so, so incredibly loud.

And if that were all there was in these shows, they would be fourty minute entertainments that leave your mind as soon as you're done laughing at it.

But... There's more.

You catch glimpses of it here and there if you're not looking for it. Did the red and blue one just talk about genuine self-reflection in between cock jokes? Maybe. Maybe you misheard it. Does the short-shorts wearing loud one actually have honest warnings in between the mad yelling? Surely you imagined any depth to these characters, they're yelling about blenders!

But then. The story does something that it feels, strange, in today's modern media.

In between the jokes and the noise and the wonky animation... The stakes stay the same. They're always in dire danger, no matter the tone of the setting.

Even when he's on stilts clambering over a yard and looking absurd, Kitten is absolutely in danger of dying at every moment. Even when Kevin is yelling about magic vampire wizard powers, he is absolutely not kidding and will utilize them to kill. Even when Big D is making a god-awful concotion in a blender filled with nonsesne ingredients, it serves a legitamite purpose towards the family.

And the stories give everything SPACE. Space to breathe, to laugh, to cry, to be horrified. The lives of these people are horrifying and dangerous and absurd but they are still absolutely alive, not just cartoons.

You find yourself invested in the old relationship of Grimal, the overblown hyper weeabo and Kitten, the level headed hunter who still never takes off a blue hoodie and sky mask. You find yourself deeply touched by how much the literal and exact Door cares for his son, even if exposing him to the Hunter's lifestyle and indeed, Door's lifestyle, probably isnt the greatest thing.

You can really feel that the Hunters are true, three dimensional people that are written with so much care and expertise, and that their voice actors understand the characters at such a fundamental level.

You also begin to love the overall writing, where the authors show their true and incredible skill at balancing the zany humor of the WoD with the name of the setting, a world full of real darkness, where the shadows in the alley really do hold unspeakable terrors.

Not every joke will land, and the boldness of the caricatures will drive some people off. But there is so much more to this studio than anything I've seen in a long time, and for those who will stick around, prepare to fall in love with everything as much as the creators have.

Also, if you just want MORE of the absurd and delightful humor, Half-life:Zero Viscosity deserves all of the praise of HL:VRAI and MORE

[verysunnyscheme]

May I please request some best friends headcanons with the GingerBrave gang pls? I absolutely love how you write on my last request and I would like to see you write them too if you don’t mind (•͈ᴗ•͈)

Gingerbrave Gang Headcanons!

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Notes:

- ALL PLATONIC

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- Adventuring with them was probably the best decision you've made. It was mostly chaos, but the gang really didn't comprehend much of what was happening away.

You remember when you first entered the Cookie Kingdom, being new to this place when the Kingdom itself was still so small.. You needed to find someone to help you around, to understand the gist of things.

At first, you ran into Chilli Pepper Cookie, who firstly asked if you were carrying any coins. You said no, lying, and watched as she walked away, bumping into you. ...you swear your pockets felt lighter after that interaction..

Among the other cookies here, was a small cookie named Strawberry Cookie, she was just sitting next to some swings. You approached her, to say hello, only for her to tense up and hide behind her giant lollipop.. weapon? You didn't want to bother her anymore, since you thought you might have scared her, and that the other interaction with Chilli Pepper Cookie left you feeling.. poorer.

The last set of cookies you saw was a cookie with a pointy hat, one with a crown and a bare cookie. Hoping that this interaction goes well, you walk up to them and introduce yourself, starting your friendship with these cookies.

Now, it seems like time had really flown by. The Kingdom seems more lively. After cutting down another tree, Custard Cookie (iii) formally congratulates you, jumping up and down at all the work done to clear this space of land. It seems that he is really happy with how this clean up is going. You smile at how happy he looks, you yourself looking over at the place.. sure, it's still surrounded by forests, but it still makes the start of the future of this Kingdom.

You walk with the small cookie, watching as he runs over to the rest of the group. Even though you've just become acquainted with these cookies, you feel like they are a pretty good set of people. Strawberry Cookie had finally come around to talking with you, despite you scaring her and her timid nature. You also met Wizard Cookie, who was probably the brains of the group. He was very questioning on how the cookies managed to clear the trees and wood so fast.. but since everyone else seemed to ignore it, you did too.

Lastly was Gingerbrave, he walked around bare, unlike the rest of the cookies who had clothes on.. but still, he was very kind and lively! He really liked to lead, much like Custard Cookie iii, who seemed more interested in ruling this kingdom, Gingerbrave however insisted on going on adventures with the gang. Everyone thought it would be a good idea, even Chilli Pepper Cookie agreed to tag along.. mostly for the treasures but it's the thought that counts!

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- For friend head canons, I would imagine that they all have very different personalities. Very different, but they all work well together.

- Gingerbrave is really lively, he is a cookie who tries his best to cheer his friends up, he really does care about his friends and even some cookies that he doesn't even know. He is very forgiving and that's okay! He is a very kind cookie, and he probably the bravest of the group...

- Strawberry Cookie's shyness was something all her friends knew of. But really, she's just a very quiet cookie who prefers to be alone sometimes. She enjoys her personal space, but always enjoys adventuring with you cookies. She will do anything to protect her friends, as she had demonstrated multiple times with battles you've all encountered.

- Wizard Cookie likes quietness. He can tolerate the loud sounds of his friends, as well as whatever trouble they get into. He usually has to correct some cookies in the group or even suggest ideas that won't get them in trouble. Deep down, he does care about you cookies, he's just always taken aback by how silly you cookies could be..

- Chilli Pepper Cookie does care. She just happens to also like valuables! She doesn't really care about stealing from the group.. but, she does sometimes give it back. She likes to put up her tough cookie act, but she really is soft for the friend group, and thanks to them, they have a whole kingdom of valuables now!

- Custard Cookie iii, he is an extremely passionate cookie, he cares a lot about his loyal subjects. Despite his small size, he does actually work really hard in the Cookie Kingdom, he's always thinking about the group and his kingdom. He's happy that the friend group always meet up every once in a while too!

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For their favourite activity, I like to believe that the group likes to camp together. It would be a cute scene, setting up tents near the forest of the Cookie Kingdom, everyone huddled next to a campfire. It would remind them of their humble beginnings, when it was just the 6 of you.

Wizard Cookie would probably help set up the tents, he most likely doesn't trust Chilli Pepper Cookie to set them on her own. Though, it was pretty obvious that he was more worried about her snatching something valuable while she set them up.

While those two are busy, Custard Cookie III is telling Strawberry Cookie and you of his day, how it's like ruling the kingdom, and how happy he is with the Cookie Kingdom. He shares his worries and his doubts, but you and Strawberry Cookie make sure to comfort the small ruler. He was doing really good after all.

Meanwhile, Gingerbrave was setting up the fire, he looked very focused, so he was only half paying attention to what Custard Cookie III was saying...

After all the preparations were done, you all sat near the campfire, telling stories about the adventures you all went on, whether it be in the kingdom, outside the kingdom.. or even reminiscing about the past.

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!!!! Sorry about how long that took me to write.. also I didn't proof read the beginning part so bare with me..

...if you have any requests just ask - ☆ :)

[delis-4-meats]

I've just had the realization...

...that I- *sobs*- I only hyper fixate on doomed from the start ships and I'm kinda pissed about it, so I'm making it everyone's problem.

OKAAAY HERE WE GO!

Merlin and Arthur:

(There are 5 seasons of romantic/sexual(?) tension I need to cover and not enough time so imma just throw shit out there)

Merlin (a sorcerer/wizard/god/Hiccup Haddock) accidentally gets the job of being Prince Arthur of Camelot's manservant... Bro really didn't want the job. At this time in Camelot, sorcery is illegal but what most don't know is that some are born with magic abilities, so they are convicting and executing innocent people. Soooo yeah, living in the same place as a bunch of anti-witch people and being someone who practices/was born with magic abilities, not good. Eventually Arthur and Merlin became inseparable, Merlin throughout the years has been saving Arthur's life without him knowing and trying to change Arthur's opinion on sorcery without outing himself. In the end Arthur dies (In Merlin's arms btw after he proposed to Merlin) and Merlin is doomed to wander the Earth for all of eternity (Because pookie is basically the wizard god and refuses to die until he sees Arthur again) waiting for Arthur to come back. (SOBS MY EYELIDS OFF)

Megatron and Optimus:

(This is just for TFO, I'm not going to get into the burning shit hole that is TFP, IDW, G-1, and every other wonderful universe's Optimus and Megatron relationship)

Besties/Lovers, inseparable, the ideal relationship in a hard, down on your luck life... Then they realized they were slaves and had two ways of going about taking out their terrible tyrant of a leader (Fucking hate Sentinel). Megs going straight to murder and possibly torture in front of all of Icon (Exposing Sentinel in such a harsh, violent way that would've gone against his moral compass in the beginning of the movie). OP though, has a different approach to expose him to the rest of the world (Sure, is taking someone's head and racking their brain for memories kinda violent, yeah. Does it probably hurtless/is less harmful for big space robots then it is for humans, most likely. It was still a little unsettling for me though) and, unlike Megs, wants to imprison him. Megs got lost in his rage and vengeance (Sasuke core) that made him do a whole lot of things he CAN'T take back, even if he wanted to (He doesn't want to. He's so convinced that he knows what he's doing is morally correct and will fix all his pain). OP was hurt badly emotionally at least (My boi has a whooole lot of trauma) and was actually KILLED by Megs, he has a whole WORLD literally forced onto his shoulders with his new position of a Prime and he (A former mining slave with no education) NEEDS to take care of the whole damn thing. On top of that OP was thrown into war with the Quintessons while probably having to deal with terf battles with the Deceptions, controlling potential riots, politics (ew), and supporting a probably failing economy. ("Thanks Primus," said no one ever. Hi, I'm no one.)

Thorin and Bilbo:

(I'm talking about the movies, yes I read the book, but shut up because I like the movies and idc what you say)

Strangers to friends to lovers in little more than a year. Thorin was guarded, stoical, rude, and harsh with Bilbo in the beginning because he thought that Bilbo was too pompous and fragile to help in their treacherous journey. And Bilbo (being the pompous lil boi he is) is scared out of his head, full of wonder of the world outside the Shire (enough sass to fill the Earth like the great flood in da Bible), and was basically forced on said treacherous journey, has feelings for Thorin but they are purely physical and fade quickly because of how rude Thorin is to him (very ungentlemanly for a king if you ask him). But over time Bilbo proves that he's more than his best suit and by the heavens, Thorin. Is. Down. BAD. He can defend himself to a certain extent, hot. He can use his wit to get out of almost any situation, hot. He will give up his word and sacrifice his honor on Thorin's name and honesty, hot as fuck man. They basically have a WHOLE MOVIE with them subtly loving on each other... BUT THEN THORIN GETS THE DRAGON SICKNESS!! He goes crazy over cursed dragon gold, throws out Bilbo, and starts a war. Then after like half the movie, he faces the danger and says 'NO MORE!' to the gold, rallies his troops, wins the war, AND BLEEDS OUT AND DIES!! IN BILBO'S ARMS!! Leaving POOR SWEET BILBO to go home, alone, depressed, and CURSED!! Bilbo comes home and everyone thinks he was dead so they're selling (Stealing) his belongings, his name and reputation is dragged through the mud because he went on an AdVeNtUrE, and he's single for the REST OF HIS LIFE!! (They ruin me... Cries around my suspiciously bagginshield shaped fics & fanart)

Ok, I'm done... For now.

Gonna be honest, doing this made me think of more ships Bdko (iykyk), SkyStar, and Hijack (In a lot of fics that I read anyway) are a few of them.

Might do this again it was a good vent, besides no one's gonna see this anyway.

[youremyheaven]

The story from Wizard Liz really made me stop and think: are we actually decentralizing men from our lives or just putting them back in the picture in sneakier ways?

Just this week, I came across a story that hit me deep. There’s this content creator who made bento lunches for her husband every single day, only to find out he was cheating and then she asked for a divorce. One comment stuck with me: “I feel so sorry for her. She put so much effort into making those beautiful bentos, something I could never do. How could he cheat on someone so devoted?”

That comment was meant kindly, but it made me uncomfortable. What if she never made those lunches to get something back? What if it was just her way of showing love no matter how he responded?

Thinking that her effort was wasted because he cheated ties a woman’s care and emotional work to someone else’s actions. But love belongs to the person who gives it. The care and effort are yours. His decision to cheat is on him. It doesn’t say anything about your worth or how you loved.

I know a lot of women quietly carry this burden, the idea that we have to keep giving to be worthy of loyalty. So when people say, “Even if you’re pretty, sexy, gorgeous, he still cheated,” it pushes this toxic story that a woman’s value depends on whether a man respects her. It makes me wonder how much of our self-worth is actually tied to whether men approve of us.

For me, I’ve realized that how I love someone isn’t a tactic. It’s just who I am. My devotion isn’t something to trade or bargain with. It’s a part of me. If someone betrays that, it doesn’t make me less. It says a lot about them. Cheating isn’t a mistake. It’s a choice, with ignored red flags and warnings along the way. If they take that path, that’s their story, not mine.

I remember Wizard Liz once said, “Cheating means he disrespects you.” At first, I agreed. But now I see it differently. Yes, betrayal shows disrespect, but saying it like that can make it sound like something about you caused it, like you did something that made him disrespect you, so he cheated. That kind of thinking just puts us back in the earn your worth mindset. The truth is loyalty and respect aren’t rewards. They’re things people choose to give.

So I’ve been asking myself: which parts of me are still centered on men? Do I want to look good because of men? Is how I dress about attracting men or is it really just me? If I wore the ugliest dress but felt good in it and no man looked at me, would I still wear it? Does that mean I’m disrespecting myself if I’m not always dressed to impress?

And honestly, thank you for holding this space where women can really reflect and talk openly. Sometimes I feel like a penguin hurdling together to keep up with all this feminine energy in this space.

Thank you for sharing this

[libellule-ao3]

HC: Ominis Gaunt & his experience as a blind wizard

Picture Credits: @deathlysallows [link]

Hello,

I was talking to someone recently about Ominis' eyes, and it gave me the idea of publishing these HCs. 🙂

Please note that the ideas and interpretations presented in this post are my 'headcanon', some of which are mentioned/explored in my fanfictions. I respect and appreciate the different opinions and interpretations that others may have.

My intention is to share my thoughts, not impose them... I'd love to see yours btw. 😊💚

☆ Ominis’ eyes do not have pupils to let light enter his eye and reach the photoreceptors. As a result, he has no light perception and is totally blind. This lack of pupils, a phenomenon unique even among wizards, is the result of the marriage between his family's consanguinity and Dark Arts, which they practise shamelessly. (Quote: Ominis was born blind and no spell could reverse it)

☆ Besides this absence of pupils, his eyes are distinguished by their density of pale blue radial streaks, which start from the centre of the iris and radiate outwards, against a dark blue background. This pattern gives his eyes a fascinating, dynamic look. Ominis’ eyes are not opaque, milky or cloudy. These descriptors are so often associated with cataracts or glaucoma (i.e. Eye diseases Ominis does not have in my HC) that I avoid using them.

☆ Even when taking on the appearance of a sighted person thanks to the Polyjuice Potion or using Legilimency, Ominis remains unable to see, as his brain does not know how to interpret visual stimuli.

☆ If the Polyjuice Potion had worked, Ominis' parents wouldn't have hesitated to kidnap a child of the same age, sequestering him so that Ominis could take on his appearance, proceeding in the same way as Barty Crouch Jr did with Alastor Moody.

☆ Using a Pensieve does not negate his blindness either. He therefore perceives the memories consulted by this means in the same way as he perceives his everyday environment.

☆ Ominis has a well-developed sense of touch and smell, and his hearing is very acute. However, the acuity of these senses is not superhuman. He has only learnt to maximumly use his sensory compensatory means to make up for the visual deficit.

☆ During his childhood, his parents and siblings, who struggled for a long time to cure his blindness did not value his existence. As a result, Ominis tends to see himself as less valuable than a sighted person, despite what his Aunt Noctua says.

☆ Ominis has never let his blindness stop him from doing what he really wanted to do. On the other hand, as a good sneaky snake, he doesn’t mind using his blindness as an excuse not to do what he refuses to do or... to justify getting physically close to his heart’s desire. "I can’t work with my wand today, can you guide me to the Great Hall?" How can you say no to him when you know his wand [HC link] is so fickle?)

☆ When not using his echolocation spell, Ominis relies on his other senses to understand the world around him. As a result, surprise contacts can be disturbing for him as they abruptly disrupt his sensory perception. This generates anxiety, as he cannot anticipate the contact. But when this is done by people with whom he has no emotional bond, Ominis experiences it as an additional violation of his personal space, which can make him angry.

☆ Before she disappeared, his Aunt Noctua used to embroider hangings for him, which she would then hang in his bedroom. Ominis loved to run his fingertips over the raised patterns and different textures. Even without seeing them, Ominis could appreciate their creativity and aesthetics through touch. He still has a strong taste for embroidered fabrics from this period.

☆ Without concrete sensory experience of colours, his perception of colours remains a mental concept for him. At Hogwarts, he used to ask Sebastian if his clothes matched properly until he was familiar enough with fabrics to recognise them by touch.

☆ Before Ominis got his wand, he had to learn to organise his living space so that he could be as independent as possible. As a result, Ominis is very tidy and always puts his things away carefully so that he can find them more easily and navigate safely. Even in the most intimate moments, he folds and tidies his clothes before attending to his lover... firstly out of habit, and secondly because he finds it very exciting to play with their patience.

☆ For the Gaunt, the family’s image and reputation were of crucial importance. Having a blind child was a source of shame, as it could be interpreted as a weakness in their lineage or a sign of failure. When they gave up hope of curing him, they convinced themselves that a Gaunt could not be born deprived of sight without obtaining a compensatory magical ability, such as the gift of clairvoyance... Reality soon caught up with them.

☆ This umpteenth disappointment, combined with Ominis’s repeated refusal to adhere to supremacist ideals, or to practise dark arts, reinforced the hostility of Ominis’s parents towards him. As a result, the abuse escalated until the terrible episode recounted in the game (negative emotions + intolerance + misunderstanding + social pressure formed a detonating cocktail)

☆ His echolocation spell allows him to navigate independently, but it will never replace sight.

☆Capable of taking initiative, his wand has a will of its own that sometimes comes into conflict with Ominis. When this happens, it is very difficult for him to work with his wand and he may sometimes ask someone to guide him to where he wants to go. If he turns to you in this case, it’s a sign that he has a great deal of trust in you, something he doesn’t grant easily.

☆ The fact that people avoid certain words (see, or look for example) in his presence, or are embarrassed when he uses them himself, metaphorically or simply as a linguistic convention, amuses him and he doesn’t hesitate to play them up.

☆ If he’s not serving himself, he discreetly feels his plate to find out where the food is.

☆ Ominis is very concerned about his appearance because he wants to blend in with society to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Also, he feels more confident with having an impeccable appearance. His obsession: getting a stain on his clothes that he can’t detect. He used to ask Anne to check his outfit several times during the day.

☆ Although many classmates have asked him to touch their faces so that Ominis can “see” them, he has always flatly refused, as he finds it too intrusive. Sebastian and Anne are the only ones with whom he has allowed himself this familiarity... until his fiancée.

☆ Aloof and reserved by nature, Sebastian, Anne and his lover are the only people he accepts hugs from. These have enabled him to obtain information about their appearance, height, weight, hairstyle, morphology and much more...

☆ Wizards of their background were often evaluated on their elegance and their ability to fit into the society at the time. In addition to the classic upbringing of a member of the illustrious Gaunt family, Ominis’ parents insisted he acquire good social skills and impeccable manners, which was not always easy for Ominis.

☆ For he had “automatic, stereotyped and repetitive” gestures (blindism). Swaying his body or turning his head, or repeatedly rubbing his eyes were very severely punished, as were the various postural disturbances inherent in his blindness (head in profile because that’s the ideal listening position, shuffling gait to keep his 2 feet anchored to the ground maintain his balance more easily etc...). As a result, Ominis has become very aware of himself and his body language.

☆ Always with the aim of meeting their standards, his parents imposed a strict education on him, ensuring that he was fully educated in the history of Magic, that of his ancestors, that of the great pureblood families, the evolution of the bonds governing them and the dark arts for which the Gaunt are so renowned.

☆ In Victorian times, professional prospects were rather limited for blind people, even in the wizarding world, and even with the best education. What’s more, the family safe at Gringotts was just a leaky basket, so Ominis’s parents forced him to play the piano hoping he would become skilled and renowned enough to bail them out. As a result, he plays the piano very well, but he is not a prodigy. This skill is the result of long efforts and painful constraints. All washed down with tears.

☆ At Hogwarts, potions classes are the hardest for Ominis to grasp. Too much simultaneous olfactory stimulation, a method of learning ill-suited to the blind as the recipe steps rely on the precise colouring of the brew.

☆ When he's not using his echolocation spell, Ominis hates it when people leave him after a conversation without telling him they're leaving.

☆ Braille appeared in England in 1861, and Ominis learned about this Muggle system of reading and writing from his Aunt Noctua, who was much more open to the Muggle world than the rest of the Gaunt family, who refused to hear about it. He learned it on his own, with the help of his aunt and the house-elf who provided him with reference books.

☆ When he has to use a knife for cooking or in potions class, Ominis demands a perfectly sharp blade that offers a more precise cut with less effort, reducing the risk of slippage and injury, unlike a dull knife, which is potentially more dangerous as it requires more force to cut, making control more difficult.

☆ He doesn’t cut his fingernails, he files them to make sure he doesn’t cut himself.

(These last 2 HC are from anecdotes heard about my paternal grandmother, whom I never knew and who became blind because of cataracts that were inoperable at the time because of certain medical history)

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[naarisz]

your art is amazing and your drow tav is so beautiful. i am soooo intrigued🛐💜💜 would you like to share more about her? like how's her relationship with everyone? personally im curious abt her dynamic with Minthara? and with gale ofc.

Hi! Thank you! <3

Yeah, of course! Of course! I'm glad you like her! :)

Ilztavin's relationship with the team is great actually. They respect her, and she sympathizes with every companion as long as they fit her evil plot. Well, that's what she whispers to herself every night. It's surely not because she grew to love them no, no, nuh-uh.

I'm putting a read-more before the Minthara and Gale part, just to not occupy too much dashboard space with my yapping. :)

Oh, Minthara. Ilzt was not kind to her in act 1. She struck a deal with Minthy about raiding the groove, but she only needed time and free access to the goblin camp to find Halsin. (She thought Halsin was the most logical option to solve the tadpole problem.) So, after finding Halsin and clearing out most of the camp, she ended the deal with Minthara by stabbing her in the back.

Yeah, now the knocking out thing. I did not check Ilzt's inventory as much as I should have on my first playthrough and noticed that she is holding a salami stick instead of her staff, only after the goblin camp. I loved this mistake so much that I had to include it in the main storyline, so in the fight, she delivered the fatal blow with a salami. Which obviously, did not kill Minthara, but she seemed dead enough for Ilzt to book the mission finished.

In act 2, Ilzt saves Minthara, because she thinks, the paladin can share useful information about the Dead Three. And a paladin always comes handy. Especially, if she hates the enemy as much as Minthara does.

I think, the icebreaker of their relationship is, when Minthara shares her story with Ilzt. After that, Ilzt starts to spend more time around her. They begin chatting about ordinary things: jokes, recipes, harmless stories. And as their bond deepens, Ilzt finds herself more and more comfortable in Minthara's presence. They understand each other like no other companion could. Ilzt brings Minthara everywhere, they strike Orin down together, and while Minthara mostly disapproves about the wizard's newfound genuine good deeds, she still remains at her side, until the brain is defeated.

Aaa, I'm already talking so much, I'm sorry!

I could talk about Ilzt's and Gale's relationship for eternity, but I don't want to waste any more of your time, so I'm making it as short as possible.

Ilzt didn't really trust Gale at first. She had bad experiences with colleagues in the past and her wizard senses cried that something is wrong about him from the beginning. But their shared interests and his broad knowledge about the surface got her attention and they began to talk more and more. They talked a little too much in fact, according to the companions, who had to listen to them all day.

The Weave scene is really important in their relationship's development. Ilzt had been stuck for a while in her magical endeavours, and had been a house wizard for more than a hundred of years at that point. She had spent most of her time with politics and plotting, and she saw the Weave as a tool for achieving her goals. Gale showed her a a different view, that opened her mind about magic again, and she showed her gratitude by leading things to a romantical direction.

Anyway, end of act 1, early act 2 is radio silence romantically. Ilzt would absolutely not run after a human man and Gale... is Gale lol. After he collected himself and asked her out, everything went back to normal.

Alright, this will be the last thing I should mention, because this is the most important part of their story. Ilzt wants to control the brain from the minute she found out it is possible. She has her kinda logical reasons, but it still contradicts with Gale's ambitious plans, so she has some internal conflicts here and there about the outcome of the situation. Well, after Gale tells her that giving the crown to Mystra will cure him and agrees to forget about his plans for Ilzt, Ilzt breaks down and unfolds everything in wizard-like detail. They both abandon their plans, save the world and retreat to Waterdeep to live their life in a mostly peaceful fashion. :)

That's all the information that my brain can provide at the moment. :D Thank you for asking about her!!!

[writingdungeon]

BG3 Companion's reactions to Tav being much younger than they thought

Trying out a new format kinda, let me know if it works, please

Lae’zel is the baby at 20/23 ish but for this Tav is around age 16/17 making them the baby 

Astarion: He didn't really care to know your age when you first met, but as you ventured forth he could tell you where inexperienced, an amazing leader, but you had no idea what you were doing. “How long have you been doing this, adventuring this darling?” He asked watching as you tried in vain to unlock a chest. “Oh well… Im only sixteen so not that long? When we met up really.” He stared into space for a moment, taking in his fearless leader, who was in fact a child. “Well thats… reassuring?” He said carefully moving you to the side so he could pick the lock for you. 

Trust me you wouldn't live down the. “Does the baby need help?” Jokes

No one is getting within arm's length of you though

#his baby *cough* his meal ticket *cough, cough*

Gale: The poor guy has a lot on his mind *and in it*. Forgive him that he really didn't think about figuring out how old you are. “Gale how old were you when you found out you could use magic?” Gale looked up at you watching you playing around with Minor Illusion. “I was about seventeen when Mystra first contacted me.” He said thinking for a moment. “Ohhh that means I’ll be a better wizard than you!” He chuckled hearing You tease him. “You can't be that young.” He jested, his face deadpanning when you admitted you were almost seventeen. 

Giving him PTSD from when he first met Mystra

He feeds you first 

Feels so guilty about you going to get him magical artifacts

Halsin:  Oh he knew, He is over three hundred but he ain't dumb. When you broke him out of Jail he was protective of you, seeing a kid leading and protecting a group of adults broke his heart. “Tav, please rest.” He said softly as he let you sit down. “I have the watch tonight, please get some sleep.” He’s a papa bear. You get hurt, he's there. Can't reach something? Halsins is helping lift you up. He lets you have your respect as a leader but he is always there to be a shoulder to lean on or your own personal Jiminy cricket. 

Guard Dog privileges

Will let you sleep on him

Will not let you in the sheresses caress

Jaheira: Mama knew, when you first pulled up to Last Light she swore she saw one of her kids running up to her. “Cub have you eaten?” She’s already going mama mode seeing you haven't slept or eaten. She tears Halsin a new one for not helping you more with Art Cullagh. After the Last Light is attacked and you are standing by her side helping protect her people she feels proud of the next generation and those who are leading it.

She licks her thumb and cleans your face without thinking of it

Teaches you how to haggle

Feels so sorry for you and the trials you must face

Karlach: The baby girl had no idea, she just knows it's fun to rage with you. During a particularly deep rage section, she was surprised when you started to cry. “Soldier?” She asks having to stop herself from hugging and burning you. “I-I’m just scared Karlach.” She listened to you feeling her own tears forming. “I’m not even eighteen, but… Everyone depends on me.” Gods she wanted to hug you, she was raging for you, and because she couldn't hug you. 

She works 10x harder to cool down her heart, not just for her, but so she can hold you

Lets you hug Clive as long as you need

Knows how you feel from being shoved into Zariel’s arms at age fifteen

Lae’zel: She doesn't care, You are old enough to hold a sword. In fact your young age and leadership skills just makes her impressed. “I will help train you to fight like a true warrior, not like the teeth-ling.” She does in fact start training you. Dear gods save you, shes got you running laps before the sun comes up.

Proud older sister

Has her own special *violent* way for praising you

Talks about when shes a general of Vlakith and you will be her right-hand

Shadowheart: She and Lae’zel were at each other's throats again when you blew up at them. “You two are fighting like teenagers! And I’m sixteen!” She felt like she got hit by a bag of bricks, you were sixteen, but you had pulled her from the nautiloid, and fought with her out of the hells. “You can't be sixteen.” She said chuckling softly in disbelief, hearing you confirm when you were born she definitely needed some wine to get over that.

Don't know how to act around you

Will give you little candies

Mom said I have to take you with me vibes

Wyll: He found out talking about his pact with you. “Yes, I was seventeen when I signed my pact, but I do not regret it.” He said taking a drink from his goblet. “Man I'm almost seventeen, I wonder what I’ll be like when I'm your age.” Have you ever seen someone shoot wine out their nose? Now you have.

Gets very protective when Mizora shows up

Big brother mode

Piggy back rides when you are tired

[copepods]

ok arcane s1 act 1 misc thoughts (SPOILERS)

-i like that a lot of the rich characters (cait's family, some council members) have transatlantic accents. i didnt really notice at first but upon rewatch of ep 2 it was super apparent and i love it

-i never got super into vander's character bc by the end of ep 1 i was like Yeah this guy is super dead. the 2 other kids who died as well (never even learned their names lol). also there was a lot more vander + silco than i thought there would be? like they laid it all out at once. i kind of knew they knew each other in the past from fandom osmosis but i expected it to be more of a slow burn reveal i guess

-im interested to see what the show does with ekko specifically. i know he becomes more prominent later on AND has stuff going on with jinx/powder, which i was honestly expecting them to set up more? like have them be friends or like talk to each other once lol. anyway he was pretty minor thus far so im intrigued in what they're gonna do with him

-i know vi goes to prison after this, but the guard who chloroformed her seemed to be trying to save her??? so i have no idea what's happening actually

-i knew silco was gonna adopt powder but i was honestly expecting it to be more? calculated? on his part? like he finds out powder was the one who blew up the building, and is like ooooh new talent. hey kid. do you want to join my gang of evil drug warlocks. but nope he genuinely reached out to her in a moment of grief against his better judgement. kind of a baller move mr. lesbian i respect that

-also powders eyes turned purple for emotional reasons and not magic drug reasons? cool. didnt know peoplw could do that

-Heimerdinger War Flashback last episode was kind of really funny im sorry i cant take this guy seriously. but i also got distracted because there were horses in the flashback and for some reason that surprised me? it did not occur to me that horses exist in the arcane universe. they just don't fit the vibe. also this guy is transparently what if yoda were lorax

-also i wanna know how the fuck jayce and his mom and the wizard (viktor probably) got to piltover after all that in the flashback. did the wizard summon a honda civic to drive them home or what. also, what were they doing there??

-and jayce keeps saying "magic real. ive seen it" but refusing to elaborate??? if i got saved by a wizard who warped space and time then gave me a cool rock i would make it my personality. which i guess he kind of did but you'd think he'd be telling people about it more. maybe he thinks people won't believe him? silly jayce. magic tech isnt real. you escaped the siberian tundra through the power of science. athiests on christmas waiting for charles darwin to come down the chimney etc

-i cant tell if mel is just one councilmember and not like above all the others OR straight up the president or whatever? she clearly has influence but i cant tell if she's everyone elses boss or not. maybe they said something about that in dialogue and i missed it. also is piltover an oligarchy or do they inherit their council positions or what? somehow i don't feel like normal democracy is on the table here

-what is it exactly jayce (and viktor) were trying to do WITH the magic? this always bugs me in tv shows when they just say "im working on some Science Tech Inventions" and dont elaborate on what those inventions are. are the magic balls a source of infinite renewable energy??? please tell me what you're actually doing with the sparkly zero-g machine

-vander's dying words being "protect powder" and vi immediately doing the opposite of that is crazyyyyy sure hope that doesnt haunt her for the rest of her life lol

-was genuinely distracted by the cool ass crab logo on the abandoned building. that was sick as hell. i love crabs

[thefiery-phoenix]

YANDERE BILL WEASLEY HEADCANONS

Bill here is a very protective yandere. Well, that explains it since he did get bitten by Fenrir Greyback the werewolf and he doesn't want something bad happening to the ones he loves

He is big on cuddles and showing physical affection and intimacy with you. You might Bill if you work at Gringotts like he does as a curse breaker or if you've been friends with him when he went to Hogwarts. And we all know he's the human personification of the word 'Cool'

He attracts LOTS of attention from people but when he gets hooked on you... man he is determined to make you his. He will not leave you alone when he sees you. He doesn't become a yandere directly at first, his yandere feelings and feelings of overprotectiveness will develop slowly as time goes on and if he thinks you're in danger and don't take care of yourself very well

Lol he will do whatever he can to impress you. Oh, you just heard about that spell that some wizard did a few days ago and you found i impressive? Oh look Bill here can do it too. You have a fascination for talking about old and ancient things and Egyptian tombs? Well, look who can strike up a conversation and go hours and hours about the topic. Oh my Godric, this man here will literally talk with you for hours and hours about well... whatever you want to talk about. Like his job, your job, your life, his life and all that

He will most certainly introduce you to his family and of course, his family will take an instant liking to you immediately. They will do whatever they can to make sure Bill has you as his. And yes, that includes Molly and Ginny trying to set the both of you up and Charlie sometimes teasing you and Bill and trying to make Bill jealous by sitting really close to you during dinner and stuff and sort of drives him nuts. But Bill will just smirk and grab your hand and do something or the other that will end up getting an 'Aww....' from the rest of the family (Insert gagging sounds here from Ron, Fred and George) and you'll end up like a blushing tomato 

He gets pretty jealous every now and then and when he does, it is literally time for you to run from him and get the hell away from him because when he does get jealous, long story short without beating around the bush, you won't be able to walk straight for the next one week that's for sure 👀😳😏

You'll have to assure him that you love him every time he gets insecure of his scars and he'll look at you with such love and gratefulness in his eyes, it's a really heart warming moment. You'll just lay there with him, cuddling with each other basking in each other's presence

He might actually try to make you leave your job whatever it might be. Don't take this the wrong way, he does believe that you can take care of yourself and you're more than capable of protecting yourself but he just doesn't think it's safe. And besides, why work at all when he can work and provide for you for the rest of your life?

If at all the day comes he kidnaps you or doesn't let you leave his house, he'll take all of your tantrums with a great stride and he'll be patient with you. He understands how you feel, but every poisonous word you throw at him does break his heart and he feels like someone is using the Cruciatus curse on him. But he won't snap at you, he'll just sigh and apologize to you saying that he really loves you and since he cares for you he can't let you go. It'll be hard for you NOT to fall in love with him on your own since he's such a sweetheart and gentleman to you, never forcing you to do anything that you don't want to and giving you space if you need it

He will not take it lightly if other people make the mistake of flirting with you. He'll tell them to stay away from you at first since you're taken by him and he'll give them a warning 3 times. If they still don't heed his warnings he'll have to hex them and then prepare for not being able to walk straight for a week and your pretty little neck being covered and littered with hickeys and love bites from him. What? It's his way of showing that you're his, how else will everybody know you belong solely to him and only him?

If at all you do tell him that you love him he'll be really happy but will also be kind of cocky about it and have you on his lap, tease you slightly about it before he kisses your lips softly and then your forehead, telling you how much he loves you too. Overall, this man is your ideal dream guy

[internetgiraffekid1673]

Non-Human Spiral OCs, Wysterian Edition!

I finished Wysteria for the first time last month, and I do NOT understand the hate AT ALL! Pigswick my pathetic child, they are SLEEPIN ON YOU for real! Wysteria's got some of the funniest dialogue in the game so far, all of the NPCs are very memorable, and I personally feel like the story there is fun and well-paced.

Since it's so unfairly underrated, I decided to make some Wysterian OCs! From left to right, meet Private Ronnie, Officer Milton, and Private Babs, members of the Wysterian town guard.

This is Pigswick, so obviously none of them are actually good at their jobs lol. More about them under the cut!

Milton is the "best" at his job. He got on the force when he was a youngster due to nepotism, and has been aggressively mediocre at it ever since. He is DEEPLY uninvested and apathetic towards his job, and only does the bare minimum required to fly under the radar and get his paycheck. He's got two years left to go before he gets retirement benefits, and he thought they would be smooth sailing. Unfortunately for him, he got put in charge of these two.

Ronnie is a transplant to Pigswick from a different part of Wysteria, and is. . . Culturally unadjusted. He's got sticky fingers and steals things ALL the time, which got him in major trouble in his hometown. He picked up the town guard position because it was the first place that would hire him, but it makes him VERY paranoid that he's gonna be caught stealing and forced to do exorbitant amounts of jail-time (Ronnie, please, this is Pigswick, you're practically a moral paragon).

Babs is a very extroverted and very ANNOYING individual who does not understand the concepts of personal space, invasive questions, minding your own business, shutting up, TMI, or boundaries in general. She has a tendency to talk the ears off every person she meets while asking them disrespectful and nosy questions about their lives instead of listening to any of their problems or recognizing "hey, this is the person I'm supposed to be arresting, maybe now isn't the time to be a chatterbox." This behavior does not get better with time.

In the rare instances that any of the three of them lock in and actually focus on their work, they're actually surprisingly competent, but Pigswick in general lacks the discipline to make that happen. Nobody is even bothering to check if they're doing their jobs, let alone make them do it.

Milton hates both his new recruits with a fiery passion. Babs is always either too oblivious to notice when someone doesn't like her, or pretends she is so that she can continue screwing with them. She likes to tease both Ronnie and Milton and thinks they're entertaining, but doesn't really trust them or consider them friends. Babs and Milton both make Ronnie really nervous, but when he stops paranoia-spiraling for 2 seconds, he decides he secretly likes them.

Unfortunately for ALL these slackers, they're MY OC's which means I get to give them a character arc if I want, and I do in fact want!

These three get fired from the force not for any of the questionable shit they ACTUALLY do, but because they were mis-blamed for a series of vandalisms around the academy. Normally, this would be their cue to go their separate ways, but Milton, who is exceptionally petty and devastated at losing his life of easy retirement when it was SO FUCKING close, is not ready to let the other two off the hook so easily. He (at least a little reasonably), thinks they actually DID do it, and he's determined to make them sign on to whatever new job he gets so his enemies have to suffer with him, and Ronnie and Babs (neither of whom have any particular attachment to Pigswick), just roll with it.

They kinda drift around the Spiral for a little bit, taking a job here, getting fired, taking another one there, moving on, etc. They eventually land themselves out of wizard territory and into pirate territory, where they are *finally* able to achieve some stable employment as mail carriers. They will quickly bump into one "Dead-Eye" Captain Nelson, who will happily threaten them into becoming her favorite errand rabbits.

While I do think the Wysteria trio properly joins The Motley Crew *eventually* I think there was, at the very least, 5 years of extorsion and blackmail involved before Kessie was finally like "Y'know what, ya'll ain't bad in a fight and you basically work for me anyway, time to get on my boat."

Milton's a privateer, Ronnie is a swashbuckler, and Babs is a buccaneer, in case anyone was curious! Thanks for letting me show you My Little Guys! I'm having so much fun with this little series.