#its called foreshadowing

[lilacrespite]

charlie: do you have any regrets?

         ❝   moving   to   new   york.   i   feel   like   all   my   problems   started   here.   this   city   is   gonna   kill   me   one   of   these   days.   ❞

[poughkeepsies]

"you think your son being a cheerleader makes him weak" has made my ears perk up the same way buck's sexual tension line in 701 made my ears perk up. just in case anyone is wondering

[a-lurking-fae]

◇ SYNOPSIS ¡ — in which a girl is born, only to live in conplete and utter tragedy.

◇ WORD COUNT ¡ — 1.4K

◇ SERIES ¡ — BATFAM X FONTAINE! NEGLECTED READER

The sounds of a baby's wails plague the halls of the Wayne Manor, Richard Grayson— the adopted son of Bruce Wayne, who watches on his father's misery. His mother, well, adopted mother, has just passed away from childbirth. Her child (Name) is being held by their most trusted butler, Alfred.

Bruce holds his wife's hands as if it was his only lifeline, his screams of anguish mirror the infant’s cry for their mother. The night is filled with horrible memories, forever to be remembered.

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(Name) walks the halls quickly and quietly, afraid of the monsters that may take her if she is not careful. She opens the door to Jason's room. He was recently adopted by Bruce and was a delight to be with. Jason was her only refuge for warmth in this cold manor, although she was not oblivious to their… nightly activities.

She smiles at her brother, who just came from a mission, holding a book in her hand. “Hey bub! Do you want me to read you that one tonight?” Jason beams at you. A cute little sister to see him after he gets home? YES.

Jason lifts you to his bed, setting you near the wall to make sure you don't fall. He picks the book up and starts reading. After lulling you to sleep, Jason kisses your forehead, wishing you sweet dreams.

Jason is dead. That is what you can think about. Your father held a funeral for him to honour his memory. You hold onto his stuff. Sometimes, you sneak in his bed and sleep in it. The remnants of him were preserved in that room. You wished he could have seen you sing the songs dedicated to him on stage.

Tim came into the picture. He saw you as a weakness in the family. You could easily be kidnapped, an innocent civilian never meant to be here. But he cared for you in his own ways, how could he not? You were a bit younger than him, a cute little thing with doe eyes and chubby cheeks.

He maintained his distance, making sure not to get attached. He never really knew how to handle things like family after all. Barbara came to the manor sometimes, although you both never really had much interaction. Damian came into the picture. He was cute but a demonic thing nonetheless.

Cassandra, Stephanie, and Duke came to the family, with them being Orphan, Spoiler, and Signal. You were pretty jealous of Cass. She always seemed so… loved. You truly wanted to bond with them all.

They always spend time with each other, and heck, Dick sometimes came to the manor to spend time with Damian! He had time for everyone except you. Jason? He's avoiding you like the plague! You don't really understand why though, did you do something you weren't aware of? Tim, the boy barely interacted with you!

Damian? Nope. Barbara? Too busy for you, apparently. Cassandra? She's a bit scary, but she's fine. Stephanie? Also too busy! Your own biological father (who should definitely just be called sperm donor), ignored the fuck out of you.

You went to the beach to let out some stream. After all, can tears be seen and shed underwater? You swim to the far sea, the waves soon taking you deep. You try to reach the surface, but you can't. You breathe and— wait, breathe??

You open your eyes to unfamiliar waters, you see land and quickly swim towards it. Coughing up some water, you see two men, a flying snowball, and a very pretty lady. You feel dizzy, your eyesight is blurry, and… you lose consciousness!

You wake up, lain in soft silk sheets that definitely beat yours. You look around to see some people surrounding you. “Hello, dear. I am Furina de Fontaine, the Hydro Archon, God of—” She gets cut off by the snowball, “Just get to the point already!” she huffs in the air, kicking in frustration.

“Fine, fine!— Man in blue, My Iudex, Neuvillette. Man in black? The Duke, Wriothesly. Blondie, Lumine. Flying pet, Paimon.”

“I am not a pet!—”

Ms. Lumine— you believe, covers her mouth and takes her away with Mr. Wriothesly behind them. “Right, back to the topic, do you know this person, little one?” Mr. Iudex points to a painting, and you froze.

The painting looks hauntingly like the woman plastered on the walls of the manor— “Mom…” they both look shocked at your response, nodding at each other. “I am your grandmother, my dear. He is your grandfather. Do you think you could tell us what happened?”

“I… She's dead. She passed away after giving birth to me.” You look away. They're sure to hate you, too. Furina embraces you tightly, tears roll down her cheeks. The loss of a child is never light. Neuvillette pats her back, and you hear a light drizzle outside. It quickly becomes a turbulent storm, as Iudex weeps as well. The three of you embrace each other, unwilling to let go.

You eventually figured out how to get between the two worlds with your mother's diary. It was kept by Iudex, and not an inch of dust has reached its pages. You read about her adventures, how she ended up in Gotham, and how she decided to leave Fontaine.

“Your mother was a cheerful person. You certainly took after her the most. ”Neuvillettes's eyes softened at you. “My dear, do you truly have to return to that place? You could simply stay here—” Furina looks at you, you were an adventurer, she never really had the ability to keep you down. After all, she knew what that felt like.

“Nana, I like to explore, a trait from my mother. I have two vast worlds that allow me to see magical places. Who am I to refuse such sights?” You stuff your mouth with cake, it was your favourite flavor.

“The abyssal corrosion is taking me slowly, I believe I have enough time to explore more. That is my wish, nana.”

You smile at them, their expressions are unreadable. Neuvillette clenches his teacup, nodding at you. “If that is what you desire, then so be it my dear.” Tea time soon ends, and you return to Gotham.

You lay in your bed. ‘One last chance, then I'll stay in Fontaine forever.’ You think your performance was coming up soon. If they didn't come, then that is it.

The next few weeks were certainly nerve-wracking. On the day of the show, you get up on the stage, and do your absolute best. You sang your heart out like never before, people shed tears during your performance. They were nowhere to be seen. You should have expected this.

“Great job, (name)!” A stage designer came up to you, handing you some gifts from the crowd. You adorned a smile, pearls on your neck lit up at the lights. There are so many praises from people you don't know, yet not a single family came.

You return to the manor, quickly writing a letter to Alfred. You knew it couldn't be helped. You make your way to the beach, Alfred came home right when you left.

The letter sat on his desk, opening it shook him.

Dear Alfred,

It has truly been a delight to be with you. It is hard to simply leave you, so I leave you this letter. I hope that you may find your peace in this manor, thank you for all these years.

Truly yours,

– (Name) de Fontaine.

Alfred quickly went to the batcave, calling everyone on patrol. He accessed every camera nearby, trying to find you. Were you trying to kill yourself?

“Alfred?” Dick spoke first. The rest listened. “Ms. (Name) might be trying to kill herself, I'll try to find her.

Bruce is shook. What parent wouldn't be after hearing that. He doesn't know where to start looking, so he and Damian search the places your mother would go to.

Alfred finally finds you heading to the beach. You loved that place. “She's at xx-road, heading to xx-beach.” They all rush to the coordinates, hoping they weren't too late—

There you were, in a white dress, you could get sick in that! “Goodbye.” You start to turn to foam. They rush towards you, but they are too late. Your shawl floats to Bruce. He grabs it, trying to find a semblance of you. They'll find you soon, just wait for a bit.

You return to Fontaine, going to Palais Mermonia, munching on some pasta Furina made, as they both work.

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NOTE : Whew, so that was chapter 1! I'm loving the gradient hehehehe. (If I learn more I will become unstoppable)

[the-heart-of-a-monster]

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[holly-mckenzie]

I’m not like any man you’ve met. Oh yeah? What makes you different? You see the world? Of course I do. I’ll make it beautiful for you. For you I’ll change the way it is. With what? [ORPHEUS, holds up guitar] With this!

It’s an old song It’s an old tale from way back when It’s an old song And we’re gonna sing it again and again... It’s a sad song.. It’s a sad tale, it’s a tragedy.

nytw hadestown appreciation  →  The Tragedy of Orpheus

[dapper-nahrwhale]

I've been saying it since the beginning of the bigfoot arc but they've got to be in a simulation of the 1950s right? I say this with experience of running a game that was, and it's just good set up and foreshadowing to introduce the simulation then, and how the heartland project has the technology they have, it's simulation all the way down and up I'll die on this hill idc it's a good hill

[xxplastic-cubexx]

the squirrel girl podcast is already peak but just the idea that charles really WAS listening the entire time and cackling to himself is probably the best part

[psink]

Drawing a scene from each 3ds game mission (4/30)

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[livelovecaliforniadreams]

I Am All In Rewatch - Episode 4x13 (Part 1)

I think it shows Laura being concerned for Luke and his emotional well being after being ripped apart by Jess overall...So I think it's it's it's Lorelai showing a level of concern for Luke's well being. It's like, I'm going to talk to this person. She doesn't trust Liz as much as she doesn't trust Jess. So that was an interview and it was like to get us a feel, to get a sense..But I mean, there's a lot of distance between those two, and it's like, I don't trust you, Liz. You are the creator of Jess, so you're worse than Jess. -Scott

[mossssor]

still thinking about part 13 the dreamlands.......favorite quote from this episode was definitely the one somewhere along the lines of "hang on john i cant hear you over these trees"

[xinyuehui]

⸺ This time, I managed to save you again.

[thatgirlwithasquid]

you guys dont even understand the level of self restraint it takes me to not call everyone ‘babes’ CONSTANTLY. its my go to. i think it in my head and then yank away the impulse to actually say it to someone like im pulling at a dog on a leash.

i’ll see a piece of brilliant fanart and think ‘BABESSSSS, THATS STUNNING!!!’ and rein myself back to just saying ‘stunning!!!’ in the tags with optional extra gushing about just why i think so. i read a piece of fluffy fic and am thinking ‘babes, this is adorable. they’re so sweet!!!’ and drop the babes when i comment. i see a piece of analysis or a headcanon or something that i disagree with and think ‘we could not be on more of a different wavelength here, babes’ and then keep that to myself cause i have manners.

its constantly there. in my head. everyone is ‘babes’ to me and i mean that with so much affection, but i have to be so so good and not call mutuals, acquaintances and outright STRANGERS by what is essentially a pet name.

[poughkeepsies]

Buck showed an astronomical amount of growth in this episode, from his leadership skills (601) to his professionalism when delivering a baby (season 1) to his ability to separate himself and give the baby away to his real parents despite his own feelings (the entire donor arc). to say he hasn't shown any growth because he stayed in a relationship that, up until this point, and despite the audience being able to see thematic clues that it won't last in the long run, is very new and despite the one hiccup that got resolved with a genuine apology he has not had any reason to turn away from, is a disservice to his character and also just. unfair

[boygirlctommy]

BELOS’S GOOP MONSTER FORM WAS FORESHADOWING ALL ALONG!! his goop form vaguely resembles that of a Titan, and in watching and dreaming he’s going to possess the Titan

similarities between the Titan (Echoes of the Past) and Belos’s goop form

the heart of the Titan in the throne room being brought up again, the goop covering everything, and Belos’s line “Perhaps this will be easier than I thought” (Watching and Dreaming Promo Trailer)

[love-killed-the-superstar]

with tlr2 issue 3 dropping in a couple days, im curious what everyone thinks moja and uno's abilities will be

[landscaping-your-mind]

good lord im so bad at the remembering to put everything in the ask. wanted to say that the cosy cabin statement is from jon's perspective, i feel, and that his own personal hell being rotting with the responsibility for the safety of someone he loves while the rest of the world suffers because of him and he listens to tapes of his dead friends is just... yeah, seems about right.

secondly, sasha saying she's unforgettable is not foreshadowing, it's dramatic irony, because we - the audience - know what has happened. Foreshadowing isn't about where it falls on the canonical timeline, it's about the audience. Therefore, Sasha saying something that brings to mind "oh, she was forgotten" is not foreshadowing, because it's not about something we find out later - that could be her telling Jon he knows her maybe. There's a lot of foreshadowing in this bloody podcast i can't think of just one. It is dramatic irony, because we, the audience, are just cringing and wanting to cry because she is forgettable. God damnit.

Greek and Shakespearian tragedies often rely a lot on the whole "audience knowing what the characters do not" thing. First thing off the top of my head is Romeo and Juliet. We know how that's going to go from the beginning, so the whole time we're just squirming in "we know how this goes!!" It's about the suspense!

That's why good stuff has rewatch/listen/read value. Like, The Magnus Archives is absolutely chock full of foreshadowing that on a relisten is just absolutely horrible because you're just sitting there squirming like "i see where this is going, why did you have to point this out, why does elias have to exist, like someone please for the love of god tell me why elias has to exist, he makes every relisten like 10000 times worse, why does jon have to say he trusts tim, mr sims please SHUT UP" and stuff like that!

anyway, yeah, if anyone calls Sasha calling herself unforgettable in the tapes foreshadowing, I'm going to bite them /nsrs (but still, it gets on my nerves)

@a-mag-a-day