#just chose to dedicate an entire episode to a friend

[vox-fantasma]

someone tell me why i’m crying at 1 am because of an episode of a game show that can only be found on a streaming service that costs $5.99 usd

[oklotea]

I was rewatching eah season one, and I got to the Maddie-in-chief episode. And OH MY GOD did this single episode hold so much potential as a full-fledged special.

Just imagine with me for a second, before EAH asks huge questions about autonomy, the true reality of Ever Afterian society, or what secrets lie in Milton Grimm's head, they make a point to truly bring your attention to the underlying classism and favoritism in ever after.

It could have been the first crack that would eventually lead to them questioning Milton Grimm even further, and finding Giles, and eventually finding out the storybook of legends had been a fake.

AND OTHER SUCH IDEAS, I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!

We could have gotten the chance to develop Maddie's character further. They had strongly implied that Maddie was much more smarter than what you may first assume, what is it with that? How do those skills properly show themselves? Not just in debate, but on a daily basis? How is Maddie intellectual in a way only the wonderlandians can see? And better yet, how has the people in ever after high chose to neglect her and her skills?

THIS HYPOTHETICAL SPECIAL COULD HAVE BEEN AN AMAZING TIME TO ESTABLISH THE WONDERLAND CURSE AND HOW KITTY, MADDIE, AND LIZZIE HAVE BEEN DISPLACED FOR A GOOD HALF OF THEIR LIFE!!!!!!!

It could have been such a great moment to make the audience care about Maddie, and possibly the wonderlandians, even further.

We could have gotten Apple's first bit of character development, found in her earnestly looking at the non-royal characters as people equal to her, because let's be real, if we looked at the way she saw non-royals/commoners in the first book as something to build off of, it obviously comes off as disingenuous.

Maybe at the first half of the story, Apple is very sweetly and discreetly underestimating Maddie. Maybe going on behind her back about how, even though she admires Maddie's bravery, she doubts there'll even be any competition.

Only for as the special goes on, Apple watches how Maddie is actually a very talented, formidable and driven opponent

How will they show this?????? UHHHHH I HAVEN'T FIGURED THAT OUT YET

BUT COMPETENT, AND GENUINELY DEPENDABLE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANDIDATE MADDIE IS A CONCEPT THAT COULD BE SOOOO SO JUICY

Like.... She's the kind of person who could be handed over an entire pile of student council work, the likes of which even sends a shiver down Apple White's spine, but thanks to the effects of wonderland, and wonderlandian photographic memory (I have no idea if that's a thing that only Lizzie has in wonderlandiful world but...... BUT LET ME COOK!!!! AGRHEGRGSVD) MADDIE IS DEPENDABLE, SHE HAS SKILLS THAT SHOW HER POTENTIAL AS A STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT!!!!! And not only that, she's got a big heart, and she cares about her friends and fellow non-royals very deeply, and just, having a non-royal as a student council president would be a huge step forward before all the crazy shit that would eventually happen in the future webisodes and specials.

EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN THE OG WEBISODE WOULD HAPPEN ONLY WITH THE STAKES MUCH MORE HIGHER, AND A MUCH MORE SERIOUS TONE

And Maddie decides herself that she wants to work alongside Apple, because she can see just how genuinely dedicated and talented Apple is, and with that, Apple's character development for the special is wrapped into a neat bow, and from then on her and Maddie being student council presidents is an IMPORTANT THING that gets BROUGHT UP

Like in Dragon Games, we could have hypothetically gotten Maddie walking up to Apple, sadly asking her how she could allow the dragon games to happen, and better yet how her mom can allow the evil queen to walk free!

Maddie requests that, since she doesn't have as much leverage over Snow White, how about Apple takes some action to stop the games and convince her mom to take the evil queen hostage once again?

Only for Apple to visibly be racking her brain, and snapping at Maddie, telling her she can't do that, and the games must go on.

It would have really sucked and it would have hurt and it would have been amazing.

That's just ONE example I've got on Apple and Maddie being co-presidents being acknowledged.

Apple and Maddie could have had a more defined dynamic.... It would have been interesting seeing two characters who are so drastically different in how they function being in such close proximity to one another, and having to work closely with each other!

Alright, my final point in proving to you maddie-in-chief should have been it's own special issss.......

JUST IMAGINE THE DOLLS

Here's what I have in mind,

Pin striped suit Madeline Hatter

Pillbox hat, pencil skirt Apple White

VERY MUCH PRESIDENT ELECTION CODED

I jotted down some scrappy sketches to show you what I mean

It's not the best, I spent like, 5 minutes on it, but YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYINH

YOU DO

I TRUST THAT YOU DO

THEY'RE BOTH WEARING SASHES THAT HAVE EACH OF THEIR SLOGANS ON

Maddie obviously wearing a sash that says, "Hats over Crowns" Cause that's iconic

And Apple wears something more, idk royally conservative???!???? Something with the sentiment that, the Royal way is the better way, OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. YOU GET IT.

And we're not stopping with just Maddie and Apple! Even though they are both the crown jewels of this student council president election doll line (someone come up with a better name, god bless), the rest of the line consists of a handful of Apple supporters, and a hatful of Maddie supporters. Their groupies, per se.

All of them in dresses or suits, whatever it is, very much business formal, or business casual, they all look quite prim!

That's all I got so far on the maddie-in-chief special concepts.

If anyone wants to build upon them, by all means do so!!!! I would love to see what you people come up with!!! :D

Alrighth, take care everyone. Thanks for making it this far

[geneslovee]

now that you’ve seen the really gay season 6 episode (11 i think??) please give us all your thoughts

oh season 6 episode 11? oh the one where wilson says gregory house will you marry me? oh yeah i reacted normal to it

honestly though what i took away from it most is that everyone who told me ‘house’ isn’t queerbait and they weren’t trying to cater to gay people with this medical drama was just wrong because no way did the producers not catch wind of hilson among the fans because why else would they dedicate an episode entirely to how their two male leads are perceived as gay and then have them act gay on purpose including a fake proposal….. because that familiar scent took me back to johnlock and me in 2015 when john kept talking about the gay rumours spread about them idk. if not queerbait then fanservice but either way they knew what they were doing!

what really absolutely wrecked me though happened a few episodes later, in 6x16, my feelings about which are summed up here

that was 100000000 times gayer to me because it was real and genuine and describes their relationship so sufficiently and says things both about it and themselves as characters. in the short sequence of that final scene we see house smile wider and longer and more sincerely than we have in the 6 seasons prior. and wilson doing what he did, buying something special for his friend, when that friend kept trying to get him to buy something for his own self, just says so much. he was told to do something for himself and chose to make his friend happy. that’s james wilson

oh and this killed me obviously. what else is there to say about their friendship, that’s just it summed up in one scene

[vertigovineyard]

Samhain: Agere edition!!

For those of you that don’t know Samhain (pronounced “sow-win”) is a pagan religious festival taking place October 31st-November 1st. This Celtic tradition acted as a celebration to welcome in the harvest and “the dark half of the year”. This time of year is significant because many believe that the veil between the spiritual and physical world is thinning and therefore creating more paranormal or supernatural occurrences.

Originally fire was used as a community after harvest for the participants to take home and light the hearth. It was also belief that celts would dress as the “monsters” of their time in an attempt to prevent fairies from kidnapping them when the veil was thinned. During the Middle Ages people turned towards more personal fires and used carved turnips known as jack-o-lanterns which Irish tradition later switched out with pumpkins.

“Dumb Supper” was another practice during in which a feast would be set up for the ancestors the celts were expecting to cross from the other side and then be used by the physical people after the spiritual had their fill.

(Under the cut is my personal experience and practices)

Samhain is one of my favorite sabbaths to celebrate because it is during the time of year at which I feel most connected with my spirituality. I love to combine agere with these types of things as a way to bring together two different parts of myself that I chose.

List of things I do from Mabon(autumn equinox) to October 30th:

- Color magick: rearrange my wardrobe and current makeup styles to simpler and muted pieces as a way to slow down and focus on nature and the items I use

- Watch moon phases: keep an eye out for the phases of the moon during this time of year, this is because I feel more connected to the moon specifically and begin to write letters to her(the moon) as a way to manifest her energy and change with the seasons. This also allows for more rituals to be done during this time including lots of energy cleaning (I stay inside most days and I don’t want things to feel stagnant)

- Journal: journal all dreams, signs, numbers, or deck spreads that you happen to come across and stick with you. Intuition is very important during this step but don’t be scared and overthink things. Trust yourself so the self trusts you.

- Shopping!!: This one may not be seen as magickal as the others but for me it plays a big part in setting my energy for my space and my mental. This includes things like candles, blankets, books, incense, certain herbs, and even a new deck. I’ve also found that I tend to buy new jewelry before every season that sets myself up for the energy required to be attached spiritually so that may be a good subtle way to achieve this connection if you’re still in the broom closet.

During Samhain Activities:

- first things first is have my costume ready. I prefer to go by a more closet cosplay like take on my outfits so I can wear them for the entire day without any strange looks or restrictions. This is just a way for me to enjoy myself and also view it as a way of protection.

- Act as usual: seriously, I don’t spend all day thinking about the sabbath. I know a lot of witches may have a full day to celebrate but unfortunately I know a few who definitely don’t and I don’t want it to seem like you have to be dedicating all your time to it to be celebrating correctly. Spend time with your friends. Listen to loud rave music. Do whatever makes you feel most comfortable during this time and be grateful that you made it to this part of the year. This is usually the time where my age regression joins the most: I spend most of the day coloring spooky Sanrio Sheets, watching kids Halloween episodes, and eating whatever I want. Many people view being a witch as being strict with sabbaths and having a certain aesthetic when doing so, I don’t follow this belief and I just allow my kid-self to have the Halloween he’s used to as a way to have nostalgia and think of the good times the year has offered me before this moment.

-Dumb Supper: My favorite was of celebrating is having a dumb supper, which can be even more special as a kitchen or hearth witch. I do this at my working altar currently because I'm still in the broom closet but I still set up a simple dinner, light my ancestor candles, and do a few readings to listen to their advice. I am usually regressed during this because to me it feels like the one time of year I get to sit at the adult table and ask them questions and listen to their stories about their lives and all the things they learned they want to pass on to me.

-Lighting: I always use candles on this night and other light up items such as star projections to bring a child-like thing into the night of Samhain.

-Journaling: after doing all of this I sit in bed and read through my journal from the month before and make any editions or notes, also documenting all that happened that night

I write this post to explain the origin, traditions, and personal practice of Samhain and I hope many of you can learn that it’s ok to incorporate age regression into spiritual or “adult” practices <3 Happy Samhain and Halloween everyone!! (Feel free to add on or tell me your costumes through reblogs or comments!!)

[cure-icy-writes]

Finally watched death note. these are my thoughts

-it's actually hilarious that light doesn't have a corruption arc. within an episode he decides that he is god, actually, and he's going to dedicate his long life to watching the news and murdering people.

-i don't think light's meant to be representative of all of humanity being devoid of morals. i think he's a special kind of shut-in freak who exclusively exposes himself to the worst aspects of humanity by watching the news and having no friends. he would doomscroll twitter and become corrupted like saruman and his orb.

-ace attorney would have a fucking field day with him. this guy kills mostly suspected criminals who haven't even gone to trial yet.

-i actually don't think that misa is a lesbian experiencing comphet. i think she's straight and has severe attachment issues. i think she deserves to be the protagonist of a gothic romance novel with a guy who is just as obsessively in love with her as she is with him. like babygirl you have got to ditch light and find an mcr boy who dresses just as elaborately as you and then never let him go. i still think misa deserves to kill people i just also think she needs a better boyfriend than light. get you a guy to match your freak.

-the scene where light watches a woman being sexually harassed through the glass window of a convenience store is genuinely horrific because it shows you how fucked up and detached his worldview is. at no point does he think "hm, i should go outside and be so confident that no one questions it when i pretend to know that woman and usher her inside the store where it's better lit and there are more witnesses". no. he goes "damn. i guess humanity is fucked. oh well i guess i'll kill that guy."

-literally no one is forcing light to commit mass murder. he could have stopped any time he wanted. furthermore, he could have made these deaths look like accidents. he was the one who very deliberately chose to make a name for Kira and taunt his enemies.

-misa is the second kira? no, she's KiraKira☆

-after being tortured by him for 50 or so days, i think misa deserves to torture L right back. she should seduce him and lock him in her basement. for feminism.

-i dont think ive seen anyone talking about how L can pilot a helicopter flawlessly the first time and says it's just intuition. buddy.

-shout out to the gorgeous clothes misa wears. like yessss beading lace trim on your gothic lolita coord complete with headdress and rocking horse shoes get it girllll

-L being surrounded with sweets and crouching like a gargoyle could be chalked up to autism. but by the time Near comes around and starts surrounding himself with circular tracks for toy trains, we're into surrealism. like you might as well declare the platonic ideal of princehood dead and turn into a car at this point

-the ending is so fucking funny. wdym L has been amoral this entire fucking time and only took on the case because he was bored. light could have asked misa to help seduce him and then they'd be kira3 forever. like he was so obsessed with a nemesis that he didn't pause to think at ALL.

-that said. if misa needs a guy to match her freak, then maybe light and L need to be in a cartoon where they can blow each other up and be fine next episode. light cannot fucking deal with the consequences of his actions

-the death note is the ring of power in a different font because it allows you to escape responsibility for your actions

[mapsofnonexistentplaces]

can we get top 5 freddy facts

YES let me think

1 hes bisexual canon

1.5 the above fact is a reference to an anecdote about the wiki which i will simply leave here

as an addendum to this fact since like october i have basically composed his entire profile on the cloid fandom wiki because i am the only person who gives enough of a shit about him to do so. so if you want to read more about him you can just go there because it is basically like an oc profile id write in there

2 he apparently likes to use little emoticons when speaking and it is very cute

3 this is my favorite line he has ever said, because he is not cool at all

4 he has an entire episode dedicated to the moral "fiction affects reality" and it is a thousand times funnier nowadays rather than when this show came out like 8 years ago

in that episode there is also a little subplot about him enrolling in japanese high school for some reason despite being like a 30 year old man who is technically 200 years old, and it is mainly because a group of teens just liked a manga he made enough to drag this poor man back into schooling, but also it is stated that he genuinely likes going to math class and shit, which is immensely funny to me

said manga is also a very shitty self insert story about him hating all his roommates and being a cool hero who brings peace and order and the fucking outfit he designed for himself looks like this

his self insert's name is freddy majorca which is the entire reason my boyfriend and i have taken to calling him freddy. at this point i should also probably say that is the only fucking time he is ever referred to as freddy is within this persona. nobody even like. refers to him as frederic much less freddy. this is because he has no friends and no one likes him except for liszt who calls him cho-chan like he is a baby

5 he's the only character in the show to have theme songs that are solely sung by vocaloids which is very cute when taken in the context of this line

the character in the second screenshot is jolly who is his dead vocaloid idol wife who is a canonical allegory for the real life person george sand who was a feminist writer with a very dysfunctional relationship with the real chopin and the fact that THAT is how they chose to interpret her entire existence baffles me in a way where i can only fucking laugh. this show sucks. i love freddy

[tangled-wires-and-a-dead-heart]

Here's a drawing of Eleanor! She's my little princess <3

There's a whole bunch of info on her + her worldstate under the cut!

(here's her outfits during the episodes so far!)

Info/headcanons for her:

She's an art streamer! Her favorite medium to work with is watercolors and acrylics!

She lives in a dingy studio apartment, an entire corner of this apartment is dedicated to her art- it's a huge mess.

She has a border Collie named buddy!

Her main income is from streaming but as a side gig she pet-sits (as in babysitting pets)

She's a huge animal lover and can't stand people harming/mistreating animals. When you get to know her it could be argued that she likes to talk with animals than people!

She's generally nice and tries to get along with everyone else around her no matter how they treat her. This isn't necessarily hard because most people tend to just naturally like her.

This does lead to her having a difficulty with developing relationships with a lot of people.

She can find it hard to grow past the friendly acquaintance/"friend that you talk to whenever you see them but don't really hangout outside of that" phase of relationships with most people (there are exceptions to this but this is how she viewed most of her connections with people)

This leads her to feel lonely even when she constantly surrounds herself with people (not that anyone would be able to notice unless she told them because she always has an air of confidence about her)

This whole problem is why she likes to talk with animals more than people, a lot of animals are fickle and are much harder to get along with than people are. It's just naturally easier for her to connect with animals because she has to work more in order to become closer.

(she definitely pretended that she was a cat when she was a kid- like she was reenacting warrior cats with actual forest animals-)

Her time in Scarlet Hollow has taught her a lot about relationships and how to properly bond with people and it's led to her being able to form closer and more meaningful relationships with people.

She doesn't even try to hide her gift in the slightest. People usually don't believe her anyways and besides it's an important part of who she is, she isn't just going to hide it just because others think that it's a bit odd.

Oh yeah and if it wasn't obvious her traits are hot/talk to animals!

She adores Dustin, that's her little drawer possum baby.

She's a huge believer in anything paranormal/supernatural because hey- if she can literally talk to animals, then who is she to say that Bigfoot or aliens can't also exist.

Stuff about her worldstate:

Duke's dead, Eleanor saved Gretchen. She felt Gretchen trying to slip away and instinctively dove for her. She feels absolutely awful over Duke's death though.

She spent Monday night at Stella's house

She told Tabitha about the kids sneaking into the mines

Rosalina lost her foot in the mine collapse. Eleanor really didn't want to leave a bunch of kids behind in a collapsing mine, it wouldn't be right. She also just didn't want anymore possible deaths to occur as a result of her in action.

On Wednesday she slipped away from Tabitha to go and hang out with Stella.

She told Stella that she should invite Avery to go ghost hunting.

Eleanor invited Tabitha ghost hunting

They both left the ghost in Oscar's house. She felt confident in her decision at the time because Tabitha was there but after the night had passed she felt bad that Oscar lost his job and both he and Rosalina lost their home. If Tabitha wasn't there she probably would've given her years to the ghost.

When searching for Stella on Thursday she had a conversation with pastor Daniel about their shared gift and about the situation with Tulip and the church's rats.

On Thursday she didn't go to Sybil's tea reading and while the "Canon" (as in the choice I chose in game) reason as to why she didn't go was because she didn't trust her (which now that I'm thinking of it- she is probably a bit distrustful towards her- especially after Wednesday) I think that the main reason she didn't go was because she just thought that she didn't have time for it- Stella was missing and no one around town had seen her. Eleanor really cares about Stella and she wants to make sure that she's okay first and foremost. (This is before the stone in the clinic takes over lol-)

Reese leaves the clinic without killing doctor Kelly due to Eleanor calming him down. She's just happy that she was able to deescalate the situation before anything horrible happened.

She was able to find Stella with the help of the dog militia.

She stayed the night over at Stella's again and started a romance with her.

[pinkrangersarah]

I'm once again going to be annoying everyone in the tag because the more I watch "October Surprise", the angrier and sadder I get for Barba because, man, he really takes some shit in this episode.

He no doubt had to work incredibly hard to get to where he is. They make a point to say he grew up in a shitty neighborhood with Alex and Eddie, so getting a scholarship to one of the top schools in the country is pretty damn impressive and speaks to his intellect and dedication. That said, it is constantly being thrown back in his face like it's a bad thing. Who cares about all the countless nights he chose to stay up and study rather than sleep to make a future for himself? Who cares about all of that hard work, probably sacrificing quite a bit of his social life; he's a sell-out and a lapdog for the DA's office.

Rafael wanted to believe Alex. He put his career on the line for Alex, and when push came to shove and he had to do his job Rafael was treated like the devil for it. As if he wasn't tormented the entire episode about it because, Jesus Christ, Alex is his oldest friend. Alex could have made a difference to the poor communities of New York, and there were many people who had nothing better to do than remind him of that. Rafael burned so many bridges with that case and now a huge majority of his own community absolutely despises him--all because he was just trying to do his fucking job, and was miserable the whole time he was doing it.

[muninnhuginn]

Episodes 24+30 of Beryl and Sapphire are just. You know it's inevitable even if you don't know the details until it's too late.

But at the same time, the whole deal where it's about memories vs future and the revelation of just how it would spin apart? It would truly have always ended this way because of their respective approaches to memories/the future.

Xiao Lu couldn't bear remaining friends with Xiao Lan when the confession went south. He couldn't stay, not with the regrets of living alongside him with that knowledge. He only had the hope to confess in the first place because he didn't know what would cause their parting. And in doing so, he sealed their fate.

So he chose to leave, despite being desperate for them not to part ways when he thought that he could do something about it.

Whilst Xiao Lan knew the entire time from when they met how it would end. He had that knowledge all along, but still chose to befriend Xiao Lu. Xiao Lan thought Xiao Lu the most important person in his life (and he was, to the end) which is why the moment where they both switch places hits so hard. Xiao Lan held onto the future knowledge (his potential regrets) until he hit the point where Xiao Lu left and at that point, he chose to forget, to no longer live with the regrets. He chose to live in the future even when he had the option of the past.

Whilst for Xiao Lu, the person who couldn't bear to keep Xiao Lan in his life, dedicated years to researching ways to help Xiao Lu. He always remembered for them both.

Only one of them ever remembered their whole relationship at one time. But they were still thankful to each other.

[thekingofwinterblog]

Hi, I read a post of yours arguing that Amphibia needed four seasons rather than three to live up to its full potential.

If it was up to you, how would you structure these hypothetical third and fourth seasons? And what arcs would they contain? Would the third season be entirely focused on Anne and the Plantars on Earth, or would it switch back and forth frequently between Anne and Sasha? Would the third season end with Escape to Amphibia, or at another point?

And how would the fourth season be structured? Would it be entirely set in Amphibia, with multiple episodes dedicated to the girls working out their emotional baggage? I know an episode or two with Sasha and Marcy's parents is pretty much a given for you, but what else would you add?

In regards to the third season, i would not add more episodes focusing on Amphibia as a whole, but i would absolutely add way more episodes where Darcy got to flesh their inhuman, robotic chops in the quest to kill anne, as well as having Anne and the plantars learn about this shadowy overlord of Andrias withouth actually learnign the real identity of said person.

As for what i would change i would keep the storyline up to the death of the cloakbot the same, only with more moments where it was made clear that Anne was supressing some major stuff and trauma, as was originally the plan before disney censors butchered it after being pissy about true colors.

After that though, the season should have been about breaking anne down until she finally was forced to confront Marcy's death and Sadha's uncertain fate head on... Which i would have be in the form of coming face to face with one of the two others parents.

Its also here i would have begun exploring Sasha and Marcy's homelife by having Anne react in shock to their parents far different reaction than hers. Also im just going to say now, the following ia how i would have written Sasha and marcy's parents.

Sasha's dad is the only one who seemingly directly gives a shit about his kid, but not in the desperate way Anne's parents did, more in the sense he's just relieved Sasha is doing fine, and she'll come home or not as she as she will.

That should have been an enormous wakeup call for Anne, who has been thinking about this from the same angle as hers, not really understanding anne and Sasha's households, and through them, not truly understanding either of them.

But still, she seeks out both mrs waybright and the Wu parents, hoping to see some of the parental love missing in mr waybright, only to discover to her horror that it was actually the other way around, because while mr waybright has given up on his relationahip with his daughter, he still cares.

Mrs waybright genuinely does not. At all. She left Sasha behind long ago, and never looked back.

As for mr and mrs wu, we dont need a full breakdown of their relationahip with Marcy during this season, as the revelation they chose to leave the city and marcy, behind, speaks more than any confrontation between them and anne ever could.

Have anne really begin to break down as she psychs herself up to tell them their kid is dead... Only for her to discover that they have moved away... This serving as the point where Anne finally has a breakdown, as she realises she never understood either of her best friends, their lives, and seemingly, mr and mrs wu dont care about marcy being alive or dead at all... which in turn is when it sinks in that Marcy DIED.

After this, i would have the following storyline be about Anne beginning to recover mentally, as she stops running from the truth, and begins to regain her confidence and power in full in large part due to support from her two families, climaxing in the return to Amphibia story, ready to face the world she left behind with eagerness and strength... Only to discover a broken, poisoned land.

Commander anne and all it has to offer(reunion with sasha, the new status quo, anne taking over and failing as leader) all takes place over several episodes.

Honestly i would keep pretty much everything amphibia season 3 had to offer, just expand on it, make it longer, and give Darcy a larger role.

As for the big changes, where i would put them depends a lot upon one question.

That being wheter season 4 has sashanne as the winning ship or not.

Personally i very much think this was the original plan before getting told no by disney, but as i dont actually know that, i will present two scenarios.

If sashanne does happen, then it should happen around the halfway mark of season 4. That way you get to explore the juciness of an actual relationship in the aftermath, but also get to use the single most important cut episode from amphibia for that purpose.

Sasha's origin story.

Having Sasha finally open up in full regarding her backstory, how her family fell to pieces and the way it pretty much destroyed her, is pretty much the perfect final stage before a development.

If sashanne does not happen though, then Sasha's backstory and it's placement should be near the very end of the series, right before the finale, and back to back with another, huge important story, which i would have used as the final episode before the climax regardless.

Namely Marcy's backstory episode, where instead of relegating it to a short scene in the three part finale, have an entire episode relegated to explaining Marcy's life, and because its just a flashback, an episode for us, the audience, you dont need to connect it directly to anyone else, the way Sasha telling Anne her background in full needs to serve as a character defining moment.

As for the finale episode themselves, i dont really have many problems with it, other than episode 3 needing a way bigger budget, and the first part needing to stick to a coherent design scheme for Darcy.

The only real change i'd make, would be if Sashanne actually was a thing, where i'd have played that up, but also changed to context of Her and Marxy's talk at the end, where them drifting apart was due to the mundane fact they went to completely different univeraities, and so spent years apart, before coming back together again. It captures the same realities that sometimes you drift apart due to the mundanities of life, only to come back together again, just withouth the massive and inexplicable questions of why Sasha and anne who ended the period pre timeskip seemingly closer than everz only to immediatly drift apart.

[goosemagician]

Oh also https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TUOAr8oDXuC1PsvxH53Sp

I made another playlist but this time it's dedicated rather than inspired (ngl I interpret your au as very angsty so there's a lot of rgb and hero angst songs in there whoop)

I don't even know if it's obvious why i chose most of the songs i did lmao but they all relate to them in some capacity

Also the song "Soup Song" feels fitting to them for some reason like

"Your name is an anagram and mine is a joke"

"People ask me why you’re acting so strange, and I say I don’t know"

And "My backpack’s full of hate mail that makes me want to cry" and "I hate you and I loved you for a very long time" especially like-

Feels like how hero might act under the influence of hate (if it even works like that, i always imagined it as hate making hero despise rgb or strengthening those thoughts she might've had when she was younger)

And then some of it being rgb like "The shoes I bought you crunched my necklace" or "I wish that I was lovable like a warm cup of soup... I try to be lovable like a warm cup of soup"

I'm not crazy right this kinda fits

Lmao

Oh shoot this ask got very long, much sorry

The angst and sheer family feels in this au just kills me in a very good way

aaaAAAAALDSJFKLD YESSS

this is so so SO SO GOOOOD THANK YOU FOR SHARING

This accidentally turned into a whole essay so it's under the cut if you'd like to read just so many words of excitement about characters

The combination of Angst/Family in this AU is STRONG, and that Hate and Hero interpretation is SPOT ON. It's what Hero fears the most about Hate. She spends a lot of the (eventual) story telling herself that all of the anger and sadness and trauma just marinating inside her and causing her to lash out is because of Hate herself, but Hate explicitly tells her that "It's all you. Everything. All the anger, the regret, the guilt, the Hatred. I'm just a magnifying glass."

The Soup Song is actually SUCH a perfect song for them, and especially Hero with "If I had the tendency to yell your ears would be numb. If I had it in me to tell you off you would be done. I'm not used to feeling so down and so dumb." She doesn't WANT to be mad at RGB, and she Hates the part of herself that IS, so she tries to ignore it entirely. (Spoiler alert! It Does Not Go Well.)

She loves RGB SO much but there's a part of her that is just SO mad at him for dragging her into this. Emotions are complicated, and she's the master of feeling two things at once. She understands his motive, and even sympathizes with him, but that doesn't change the fact that she wishes he hadn't. But then again, if he hadn't, she never would've known him at all, and she is in fact extremely grateful to know him and LOVE him as both a friend, and as a father figure.

They're So similar and So different at the same time and it's just...AUUUGH

There's an animatic I have planned from the radio drama "Dangerously Yours," where Hero's in her Knight form, but she's also very clearly not just parroting Hate. She's saying stuff and it's coming from her HEART, and it TERRIFIES her. She feels betrayed, and lied to, and conned, but she also LOVES him and how he's cared for her and tried SO SO HARD to make up for all that he's done and for bringing her here in the first place.

The Hero Knight thingy is basically a way for Hero to finally voice everything she's been trying so hard to keep in and under control. If you've ever seen Steven Universe Future, you know that cactus episode, where Steven talks to the cactus about all his feelings and problems but then the cactus gets out of control and Steven ends up fighting it in front of the people he loves, but also has complicated feelings about. (I'm aware of how strange this sounds if you've never seen it, but just trust me). Hero NEEDS to let all the contempt, and guilt, and regret, and, yes, Hate, go, but there's no way in hell she would do that on her own, so...Hero Knight!

It's pretty much just a glorified version of me shoving them into a locked room, shaking them violently, and saying "TALK ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS"

There's a line in that radio drama that I LOVE for this AU, and it's "You forget how close Hate is to Love."

They have to fight with themselves and each other OFTEN, but in the end, they just want the other to be alright. They want to PROTECT each other, and BE THERE for each other, because RGB shouldn't have had to beg for another chance, and Hero shouldn't have had to help him try to save the world. Their situation is SO unfair, and they both know it.

They both have things they despise themselves for, as well. Hero Hates herself for not saving the world and, in her eyes, letting RGB down. He needed a Hero, and she couldn't save him, or anyone else for that matter. RGB Hates himself for dragging all those people, but most of all Hero, into this whole mess. He wishes he would have just given up, but he didn't. He fought, but did so in the most clever but cowardly way a person could, and others paid the price HE should have paid.

This AU is about the characters working through their flaws and the complexity of emotions. "When you first revealed your betrayal by first reaction was 'how dare you rob me of my trust?' But not even this would be able to shake out foundation 'cause it was created by us." (My Heart Still Beats--Marina Mena). Hero and RGB have been through SO MUCH together, and the bond that they share, despite the undercurrent of other feelings that may reside there, is something truly special. they LOVE each other, and nothing can change that. "It hurts but I'm not about to give you up" (same song).

In short--This playlist is AWESOME and I love EVERY SINGLE SONG CHOICE AAAAAAAAAA <3 <3 <3

[soccerpunching]

@frosty-tian sorry it took a day!! But here is the OC I was talking about!!

Yuukoku Echo (he/they)

An Occult Jr. High student (Yuukoku Hiroyuki's cousin) but he and Kageno haven't known each other until they went to the same high school by chance (same place where handa and max also went to). He's transmasc, chose his now legal name "Echo" and really loves watching soccer...

I haven't finalized what they look like in my head other than having deep bags under their eyes and being goth but they like making creepy halloween props from scraps when they were young. He's an artist with a lot of creepy decorations in his room. Loves drawing eyes. Lots of variations of eyes (he created Hiroyuki's headband). He and Kageno had a really slowburn romance in high school but just in a chill way, they just found out they clicked one day and stuttered their ways into confessing to each other.

He's really shy and expresses himself more through his art and makeup (which honestly scares a lot of people). They wanted to have their own gallery where people can look at their art.

He and Kageno started a scary inatube account together in high school initially about showing scary things but Kageno found his passion in camera work and scene-visualizing and he found doing practical effects enjoyable.

He and Kageno initially created short films in inatube where max, handa, and their other friends help in or star sometimes when they were in college. Due to how difficult college has been for the both of them (Kageno being bullied, Echo's professors don't like their style), they decided to dedicate their time to making movies and they created a lot of indie ones (they didn't pay well, good thing they have friends and family to help in things <3). They usually incorporate soccer and horror in their works for obvious reasons and it helped that their professional athlete friends were willing to star in their movies without much cost (especially their richer friends) and that does pull in the viewers but it makes the both of them sad that they needed to do that to have more audience even if they tell amazing stories with amazing visuals :( but they continue because they love their art <3

In my story, Kaleidoscope's timeline (1 year after inago), he was already semi-known as a practical effects artist/director by the time Kageno had her (Kageno is transfemme in this story; she/they) directoral debut with the series "Inazuma Eleven" that tells their own story (which is literally just the entire first season of the inazuma eleven that we, the fans, watched with an added 5 episode from me) but of course with a young cast. This was a secret request of the youth soccer association to her and she took it because of it's for a good cause. Echo in this story would appear a lot with Kageno but only as a background character because he doesn't have that much weight in this story other than being a helper for the re-strengthening Japanese youth soccer project alongside Kageno and the rest of their staff. It doesn't stop my head from creating an elaborate backstory for him and Kageno though asdasdasd

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ASKING I LOVE HIM VERY DEARLY!!!

Although I'm really having kagemon thoughts now so, I'm really thinking hard about this aaaaaaaaa...

More details about Kaleidoscope here if you ever need it!

[frogisorange]

i love skizz so much, he deserves the entire world.

this is just going to be a waffly essay/his own affirmation i just think he is amazing

Even after the roughest start to the series, he had all the right to be angry and sulky, but he just wasnt!! He's such a loving guy that he wasnt mad, he and bdubs just sorted it out so peacefully!!

And then its the fact that he chose to, in a literal death game, take the time to give everyone a positive affirmation is just so sweet, and its the fact that it wasnt just the generic "you make me laugh!", "you are really kind!", it was a genuine complement because he is just genuinely so positive and so compassionate.

when other players tried to give him his own complement back, he didnt let them, which is fine and really sweet of him, but he genuinely deserves someone to give him the same thing.

Skizz is just so amazingly passionate about anything he puts his mind to, and there is nothing that will stop him when he wants to help someone. We've seen it towards his friends/allies with dogwarts where he proudly died knowing that he was protecting them, team BEST where he was in my eyes the peacemaker and the glue that kept them together, and now team TIES. In the most recent episode, he went out but he knew full well that he was going to be eliminated, but he didnt complain, he just made sure that he would die knowing that he helped his team by giving Etho his time and asking that one of the TIES members would try to make it to top three because he has faith in his team and wants them to win.

We've also seen this with his positive affirmations, which he actually managed to complete--that is 13 people in 7 sessions, while also making progress and having enough content to make a full episode in the 2-3hours per session. He even went out of his way to build affirmation tower to make sure people felt safe while he did so. But he also shows this dedication off camara as he 1)took the time to watch people's videos to really figure out what he loved about each person, 2)he said that for impulse and tango, he already told them a million times what he loved about them, which is hust so sweet and i love their friendship so much.

you can tell that he wasnt just doing it for the views or anything, he is just genuinely so kind to others and dedicated to his cause, he deserves the entire world.

[tapedsleeves]

🎁 and 🎥 for the ask meme

🎁if you had to give one of your fics as a birthday gift to someone which one would you give?

oh, man. I genuinely don't know? Most of my 6167 fics are like. Lowkey already dedicated to @himbeaux-on-ice, the current fic i'm writing is for @lurlur, and like. I give fics as gifts out like candy on halloween. Writing a thing *for* somebody is the best way to like, convince me to finish a thing.

Though, let's make this a bit harder: if I had to give one of my fics as a birthday gift to someone i know *in real life* and not someone I met through fandom first... technically i've already done this too. I gave a Ninej (six of crows) fic to one of my friends from college for their birthday in 2019....

The hard answer is that I'd give one of my eagle fanfics to my best friend from High School unprompted for her birthday bc she's the one who originally made me watch that movie & when i fell asleep (it was 4 am) made me watch it again and we realized it was so hella hella gay and changed the shading of my entire decade. @eeriedreams this one's for you. (bet you didn't expect her to have a tumblr, well joke's on you, all of my real life friends transcend into fandom) also hi sam, this is my hockey blog i love you.

🎥If you could make a movie/tv show for one of your fics which one would you chose?

a;lsdkfjals;dk this one is not hockey but i'll keep these crooked ways. it's the most episodic, it covers the most time, and it's the longest. also i just. Really want more canon throuples in television, you know? (chinhands) androids

ask meme

[evarius-111]

I'm in love with all Pedro Pascal characters.

that's it. that's all this is.

I would like to take a few minutes to just write my thoughts, since I have nothing else to do.

If you decide to read all of this, you clearly have nothing else to do either, but thank you nonetheless.

Joel Miller

My lord, do I even need to say anything? He is the perfect example of DILF. The way he treats the people he cares for (Sarah, Tommy, Ellie.. etc) with such care, fills my heart with such joy to watch. I swear I could watch an entire show dedicated to purely just sweet moments of our beloved Miller.

He has a grip on my soul, and I'm truly not complaining.

His hands. Oh my god, his HANDS. The amount of times I've had to rewind a scene in The Last Of Us because I was so caught up in just staring at his fingers is honestly embarrassing.

His shoulders are so broad and strong, and the scars that cover his skin are truly a sign of how much he's been through, how much he's survived and conquered. He has the strength I wish I had, the willpower to survive that would've left me the moment anything went wrong for me in an apocalypse like that.

He is smart, strong, large and very much a heartthrob in my mind.

Din Djarin (The Mandalorian)

First things first, his voice. Christ, his voice has an effect on me that I am very ashamed to admit to. (thank God you guys will never know my real name). His demeanour is confident, strong-willed and unbroken. Even when he was bleeding out on the ground, he still looked unbreakable.

The amount of times he was so close to death is frightening, and yet he came back, alive and well. (not exactly well, but you know what I mean.)

The first time his helmet was taken off, I genuinely squealed. I was next to a close friend of mine, and he looked very worried, thinking I had been bitten by a spider or something, until he realized it was just my reaction to the scene on the TV, and let out an audible sigh of annoyance.

All I can say, is that if I was in the Star Wars universe, and there was a bounty on my head, the only hunter I would let take me in, would be Him.

Agent Whiskey

Ah, the one and only Jack Daniels.

I have a lot to say about him.

Forget the horse, Ride the cowboy indeed.

I have never liked arrogant, bold or conceited men.. but for him, I will make an exception. He may be one of my favourite characters portrayed by Pedro.

His outfits, his confidence, his voice.. all of it mixes perfectly to make Agent fucking Whiskey.

How that lady managed to reject him, is beyond me. If a man like him walked up to me, called me charming, and then proceeded to ask to buy me a drink.. I'd be weak at the knees within seconds. I would swipe right happily, and I'd be grinning like an idiotic fool all whilst doing it.

He could grip my neck the way he grips that lasso, if he so chose. And I would happily indulge in that as well.

The amount of money I would spend in order to hear that man whimper, is insane.

I physically couldn't speak when I was watching Kingsman 2, because all the words left me when he'd show up on screen. Lord knows I will not be going to heaven with all the thoughts that filled my mind.

Oberyn Martell

(Game Of Thrones spoilers!)

The wonderful Prince of Dorne... what must I say?

He is absolutely gorgeous, with his golden robe, his perfectly sculpted features, his captivating eyes..

He definitely helped me through season 4 of Game Of Thrones, that's for sure.

He is for sure a calming sight for sore eyes..

Well, until his eyes were carved out, that is.

His first ever scene had a hold on my heart, that held on for dear life even after I finished watching the episode.

Lord am I envious of the brothel ladies (and gentlemen) that got to feel his hands on them. In fact, if I worked there, I would pay him to touch me.

His voice has been stuck in my head ever since I finished Game Of Thrones season 4. That heavy Dornish accent that is ever so beloved echoes in my mind like a mysterious melody.

Lord the things I would do to be able to hear that voice whisper filthy things into my ear.

Javi Gutierrez

Here he is, the most 'ruthless man' on this planet.

The only ruthless thing about him is how fucking cute he is. He's literally a puppy! He gives off major golden retriever energy, which matches his gorgeous face perfectly. I would stare into those sweet, loving eyes for eternity if I could.

I hated every second of the scenes where they were accusing him of being a filthy criminal.

Honestly, how dare they accuse him of such activities! Just look at those eyes,

Do you really think those eyes could ever cause harm?

The answer of course, is never.

I would sacrifice my life for him, and I would do it happily. I would do anything for him if it kept him safe. He's too pure and sweet to be harmed.

I just want to pat him on the head and squish his cute lil' cheeks until they are red.

Frankie Morales

And last but never least, our sweet little pilot man.

I absolutely adored Triple Frontier for one reason, and one reason only. Our darling Francisco Morales.

He had no right to be able to steal our hearts with such little screen time. He deserved more time to embed himself into our brains, even if he did manage to do it either way.

The worry that always filled me when he was ever so kind, knowing most of the time, the sweet ones are the first to go. But luckily, the directors spared us the heart ache and thus spared his life.

I have so much envy for the woman he was married to.

She was truly very lucky to have such a gorgeous, loving, sweet man to help her raise their children.

Even if she most definitely deserves the support, that won't stop me from being jealous.

What am I supposed to say? It's Pedro Pascal... I'm bound to be envious.

END.

Thank you very much if you read all of this, it is very much appreciated.

With full sincerity,

.Evarius.

[ronaldanthony4]

I found myself hunched over my digital tablet again, the stylus dancing effortlessly across its surface. Another week, another digital art project. But this time, it felt different. This wasn’t just any illustration—I was creating a fan art piece to honour something special: World Children’s Day. It’s coming up this Wednesday, and I decided to dedicate this entire week to drawing children. Each drawing was inspired by the innocence, joy, and resilience that children embody. As I poured my heart into each piece, I hoped to capture the essence of childhood and spread awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing our future generations.

There’s something about capturing the joy, innocence, and vibrant energy of childhood that truly resonates with me. This week’s piece features a character from a delightful preschool show called Little Einsteins. Her name is June. I remember watching Little Einstein years ago and being utterly captivated by her. June wasn’t just a typical cartoon character; she stood out in so many ways. She was graceful, intelligent, and always seemed to radiate a quiet strength. I could still picture her perfectly—her pale skin, her short but elegant dark brown frizzy hair held neatly by a pink headband, and those large, oval-shaped eyes that always seemed to sparkle with curiosity.

I began sketching her outline. Her iconic purple ballet dress, with its lavender sash tied snugly around her waist, took shape first. Her crimson ballet slippers with intricate “Z”-shaped laces followed. I remembered how, in one particular episode, she wore white socks with her shoes, but today I chose to keep her look simple and classic. Each detail I added brought me closer to her essence, as though she were pirouetting off the screen and into my canvas. As the hours passed, I reflected on why June was my favourite character. She wasn’t just the “dancer” of the Little Einsteins; she was their heart. She was the glue that held the team together.

June is just six years old, but she has a presence far beyond her years. She’s the kind of character that makes you think, "Wow, I wish I’d had a friend like her when I was younger." She’s calm, poised, and confident, yet she’s never arrogant or aloof. Her ballet skills are remarkable—she can twirl, leap, and spin her way out of almost any problem. It’s like the world bends to her rhythm. June's leadership qualities shine through in every episode, as she guides her friends with grace and wisdom. She truly embodies the spirit of teamwork and friendship that the Little Einsteins stand for.

But her talent isn’t limited to just dancing. June has an extraordinary vocabulary for someone her age. She has a knack for using complex words in her conversations, words that most six-year-olds wouldn’t even dream of pronouncing, let alone understanding. And the best part? She takes the time to explain those words to her friends. I chuckled as I remembered an episode where she taught the group the meaning of the word mission. It was such a small moment, yet it spoke volumes about her character.

As I shaded in her hair, adding soft highlights to mimic the way light might catch her curls, I thought about her personality. She’s gentle and nurturing, often acting like a big sister or even a mother figure to the rest of the team. If Leo, Annie, or Quincy ever felt uncertain or scared, June was the one to step in, offering a kind word or a practical solution. Her calm demeanour made her a source of comfort for everyone around her. June's compassion and empathy were evident in everything she did, making her an invaluable member of the team. Her ability to bring peace and reassurance to those around her was truly remarkable.

One of my favourite things about June is her perseverance. She never lets a problem discourage her. If the Little Einsteins faced a tricky situation, June was always the first to think of a creative solution. I imagined her in the middle of a mission, gracefully twirling to signal a new idea. “Let’s try this!” she’d exclaim, her voice brimming with optimism. June's positive attitude and determination were infectious, inspiring others to push through challenges with a smile.

There’s something incredibly inspiring about a character who remains so composed in the face of challenges. June’s grace under pressure isn’t just about her dance moves; it’s a reflection of her inner strength. She’s the kind of character who teaches kids—and even adults—that it’s possible to stay calm and focused, no matter how tough things get. June wasn’t just graceful; she was daring. Whether she was dancing in extreme heat or icy cold, she always gave her best. Her athleticism and determination made her stand out as a role model, even for someone like me, sitting at a desk years older than her fictional six years.

June’s role in the Little Einsteins wasn’t just about solving problems or leading with her dance moves. She was the emotional core of the team. I could picture her offering encouragement to Leo when he doubted his abilities, or comforting Annie when she felt scared. June had a way of making everyone feel valued and supported. Her character embodied qualities of kindness, empathy, and resilience that transcended her animated world. June's impact went beyond the screen, leaving a lasting impression on viewers of all ages.

In one episode, she helped a nervous guest character overcome their fear of an unfamiliar environment. I loved how gentle and patient she was, guiding them step by step until they felt confident enough to move forward. She didn’t rush or force them; she simply showed them kindness and reassurance. That’s the kind of person I aspire to be—someone who makes others feel safe and understood. Even when the team faced a threat like Big Jet, June never acted out of anger or frustration. She was always measured, reminding her friends to think before they acted.

By the time I moved on to painting the background—a dreamy garden with arches of wisteria and soft sunlight filtering through the leaves—I felt a deep sense of joy. This wasn’t just a fan art piece; it was a celebration of everything June represented. Childhood is such a magical time, filled with curiosity, imagination, and endless possibilities. June embodies all of that and more. She’s not just a dancer; she’s a dreamer, a thinker, and a problem-solver. She reminds us that there’s beauty in being both graceful and strong, both smart and kind.

As I added the final strokes to the piece, I realised how much June has taught me over the years. Even as an adult, her character continues to inspire me. She reminds me to approach life with grace, to persevere through challenges, and to always look for creative solutions. Drawing her felt like a way of saying thank you—for the lessons, the memories, and the joy she brought into my life. It also felt like a tribute to World Children’s Day, a reminder of the importance of nurturing and celebrating the qualities that make childhood so special.

When I stepped back and looked at the finished artwork, I couldn’t help but smile. There she was, standing in the middle of the garden, her arms gracefully outstretched as if inviting the world to dance with her. Her purple dress shimmered in the sunlight, her crimson slippers perfectly tied, and her eyes sparkled with that unmistakable curiosity and intelligence. As I closed my tablet and reflected on the day, I felt a sense of fulfilment. Creating this piece wasn’t just about drawing a character; it was about celebrating the values she stood for—grace, kindness, perseverance, and a love for learning.

World Children’s Day is a time to honour the magic of childhood, and I couldn’t think of a better way to do that than by bringing June to life through my art. She may be a fictional character, but her impact is very real. And for that, I’m grateful. This week is dedicated to children everywhere—to their dreams, their curiosity, and their boundless potential. And as I continue to draw throughout the week, I’ll carry June’s spirit with me, letting her grace and wisdom guide my pen. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the world could use a little more of what June brings—a reminder that with kindness, creativity, and a touch of grace, anything is possible.