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[sirenspells]

Hello, I go by Siren! I'm 22 years old, my pronouns are she/they, and I'm here to just chill and occasionally post art

My current main interest is OMORI, but I also occasionally reblog posts about other more casual interests of mine, including:

Pokemon

Persona series (3-5)

In Stars and Time

Umineko

AI: The Somnium Files

Moomin

Splatoon

I'm generally really into mythical creatures/magic/fantasy, especially shapeshifters. My favorites are merfolk/sirens (it's where my name comes from) and selkies, but I like a lot of them! I tag mermaids and shapeshifters on my blog just cause I really like them! I also tag bats because they're my favorite animal

My art tag is #siren art

My talking tag is #siren speaks

My tag for edits is #siren crafts

I have a lot of AUs for OMORI and Persona. A list of them can be found here

My ask box is always open for you to ask me something or chat with me! I'm pretty socially anxious, so I'm a little awkward when talking, apologies in advance for that

My DMs are off for people I don't follow! If you want to privately talk about something with me and you can't message me, send me an ask off anon and I can answer it privately or I'll allow you to DM me if necessary

Please don't be afraid to ask me to tag triggers, as well as reminding me if I ever forget to tag it!

[teambyler]

My video "A LAWYER'S EVIDENCE that Mike and Will become a romantic pair in Stranger Things" is out!

Many of you have followed me ( @teambyler ) or read my essays analyzing Byler (I've linked some of the most-shared ones below). I am actually also a LAWYER who has a YouTube channel called RONALD OFF THE RECORD, and I just released my big video on Byler! (I also have another YouTube channel with 45K subscribers that I mention in the video)

I'm prepared to put my professional reputation as a lawyer on the line to comment on a piece of science fiction, because goddammit this is important to me! It is not "delusional" to think Will and Mike will become a couple, and there is nothing wrong with you if want it to happen! This is a video essay I've been planning for at least SIX MONTHS, and I put a lot of work into it. Please share, and please leave comments. Enjoy! =D

0:00 Why this video 1:38 Hate for Byler on the internet 10:16 Case for Mileven 15:21 Case for Byler: Starting premises 17:56 If Will were a girl… 25:30 The evidence! 29:05 EXHIBIT A: The Snow Ball 31:34 B: Mike's reactions to El and Will being upset 34:21 C: Season 3 ending montage 39:16 D: Airport reunion 47:51 E: Rink-O-Mania argument 51:28 F: Heteronormativity, audience expectations 58:25 G: Throwing away the letter 59:55 H: 2nd heart-to-heart scene 1:05:43 I: Mike can't say he loves El 1:13:27 J: Platonic reunion 1:15:12 K: Will's role convincing Mike to say "I love you" 1:20:08 L: Effect of the "love confession" on El 1:39:54 M: The Painting Lie 1:43:22 Honorable mentions 1:45:27 Non-diegetic evidence 2:01:23 Actor statements 2:10:34 NOT how you write an unrequited love story 2:16:07 Why Byler SHOULD happen (queerbaiting, etc.) 2:28:21 A more powerful story 2:35:45 A personal note

I'm now making this my new pinned post, so I'll list a few of my posts here for people to check out.

ADDITIONS: -28:00 On "We should normalize same-sex friends being affectionate, they don't have to be gay," I should have been clearer. HOMOPHOBIA is the reason for that stigma. Straight friends feeling like they can be affectionate in our society HAS to include normalizing LGBT+ people. -1:16:55 I should've said this more clearly: Will reminded Mike that who HE is, HIS unique qualities, make him worthy of love and make El love him, not dumb luck. And Will of course could convey that because Will loves the actual nerd MIke and everything he is. -1:17:06 Mike making El "not feel like a mistake" doesn't fit El, because she says that Mike looks at her "like I'm a monster, too". Nor did she "push you away because she was afraid of losing you". That's Will, not El. Mike felt love because Will was describing himself. -1:52:36 I forgot to mention that, in the original Nina opera, Nina's lover is ALIVE and DOES return. The Duffers changed the story so that Nina's lover does NOT return, to further suggest Mike won't return! -2:35:22 I'm kicking myself for not being more specific about Mike and Will being heroes in more than one way: I think the theme of bullying from s1 will return, with Will (and also Mike) having to face bullying for being boyfriends in Hawkins.

EDIT: I hit 1000 subs, only to discover THIS VIDEO CANNOT BE MONETIZED. ='( I think I put over 100 hours of work in this video, and this isn't sustainable for me unless I get support. This also means I can't make public videos with the same quality -- using show clips and music makes a stronger impact. I've considered deleting and reposting an edit, but that would losing all the wonderful comments and CUTTING OUT THE LAST SCENE. ='( ='( ='( NO. FUCKING. WAY.

So this is what'll happen: future videos NOT use clips and music to the same extent, except versions I post on my Patreon. And I need Patrons because I don't make money as a social-justice lawyer, and rely on that plus YouTube ads. Here's the Patreon link! (Any future video will be clipped, with the full version on Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/c/theruleslawyer

Some other @teambyler posts:

Mike was saying "I love you" to Will

Questions to ask if ever you have Byler doubt

How the Duffers have set Will up to have a happy ending in Season 5

The most heartbreaking way Byler can culminate (and how I predict it will) (I know this is less likely than an "escape from Camazotz" possession scenario, but I still want this to happen =D )

How the Duffers likely will make the general audience AWARE of Byler and CHEER for Byler

-teambyler

[formyaisonly]

— like we were before

"was I just a two-year practice round?"

kazuha x reader | social media au ♡

SUMMARY: Kazuha ended your two-year relationship, only for him to offer you a more-than-friends, less-than-lovers set-up. And you, who remain foolishly in love with him, accepted. Alternatively, you spent over a year trying to get over Kazuha, only to come crawling back to him after swearing you learned your lesson. Now, you have to hide him from your friends, and oh wait, a new boy in the mix?

♬ genre: social media au, exes to lovers (?), modern au, angst to fluff, friends with benefits (slightly suggestive), college au

𓊕 status: on-going

PROFILES ᯓ★

chamber of secrets | friends without benefits

PLAYLIST ♪♫~

the lwwb playlist

PRELUDE ᝰ.ᐟ

the end of all things

📀 TRACKLIST

01. never saw it coming 06. freeloader

02. bad publicity 07. downtown lights

03. closure 08. get well soon

04. special guest 09. out of sight

05. last time 10. unknown notes

📀 INTERLUDE

11. connections 16. used to

12. hitch a ride 17. track record

13. friend 18. out of excuses

14. traitor 19. acceptance stage

15. jersey 20. abort mission

📀 DELUXE EDITION

21. game day 26.

22. hear me out 27.

23. situationship 28.

24. you don't go to parties 29.

25. follow back? 30.

♪ note: inspired by niki's before and my failed situationship last summer.

[khajiit-reads]

Starting with a New Guide Tarot Spread

(I'm going to re-type all the questions under the cut in case anybody needs it for whatever reasons, I know they're kinda small on the image and the image description is not for it).

This is my main megaspread! I use it for when I'm, as it says, starting with a new guide -- but also when I'm checking back in after a year or so with old guides I feel need it (though I sometimes harvest some questions and not do it all).

I know it's long, but I hope at least one person likes it.

As with all my spreads, feel free to edit them to your liking, but if you re-post them or post your edits, please link back to this blog. Thank you! Happy reading!

Pull either all at once, in chunks, or one at a time, returning cards to the deck, for the last two depending on preference.

01 . Signifier Card 02 . Traits (1 / 2 / 3) 03 . Associations 04 . A story including them 05 . Personality description 06 . Kind of relationship they want

07 . What are the main things you wish to work on with me? 08 . ^ How do you suggest I work on these? 09 . What are your long term goals with me? 10 . ^ How do you suggest I begin to work toward these? 11 . What is your main aim for working together? (ex. improvement, learning, etc) 12 . What is something you want to warn me about? 13 . What is something you’re wanting me to encourage? 14 . What is something I need to learn? 15 . What are some positive traits of mine you want me to enforce? 16 . What are some negative traits of mine you want me to improve? 17 . What kind of person do you think I am? 18 . How do I stand to develop from your help?

19 . How would you typically describe yourself? 20 . What would you say your strengths are? 21 . What would you say your weaknesses are? 22 . How can I best honor you? 23 . How can I best notice you when you are present? 24 . How can I be more open to your messages? 25 . How can I deepen our connection? 26 . A main message, encouragement, and advice they wish to leave me with. (Draw one card each.)

[cetaitlaverite]

Why All This Music? - MASTERLIST

Masters of the Air - Rosie Rosenthal x OC

"To be alive: not just the carcass But the spark. That's crudely put, but… If we're not supposed to dance, Why all this music?" - To Be Alive by Gregory Orr

You can also read on AO3 here!

01. Hotshot Wireless Operators

02. You Were Going to Fall

03. Tell Me About Vienna

04. To Look After Pilots

05. Throw the Guy A Rope

06. Down in Flames

07. Out of Luck

08. Street Race in A Tank

09. Up for A Vote

10. Lost Puppies

11. The Idea of Romance

12. A Drop in the Ocean

13. Pyjamas and All

14. Kind of Hoping

15. Best and Worst

16. Lots of Things

17. What Other Reason

18. Nothing to Write Home About

19. The Magic of Tonight

BONUS CHAPTER: 19.5. What, exactly, went down in the plane?

DELETED SCENE: Freddie and Rosie return to the club

20. All My Life

21. The Very Least of It

22. The One Left Behind

23. Aren't We Protective?

24. Familiarity and Nostalgia

25. The Same Pain

26. Bärchen

27. An End to That Debate

28. Just As Much As You Are

29. A Head Start

30. One Day

BONUS CHAPTER: 30.25. So what happened in London?

31. The Hard Part

32. God and the Law

33. Different

34. Two Swans in A Pond

35. The Simple Pleasure

BONUS CHAPTER: 35.25. Keeping Quiet

36. All the Way Back

BONUS CHAPTER: 36.5. What happened that night?

37. Hanging on the Phone

DELETED SCENE: Rosie returns to Thorpe Abbotts alone

38. Make Us Fly

39. Their Fair Share

40. A Life to Start

41. How to Exist

42. Epilogue

A Final Note from Your Author

BONUS CHAPTER: Freddie Arrives in New York

DELETED SCENE: Freddie and Rosie's First Meeting From Rosie's POV

Exclusive Extras

AU: What if Daniel never died?

Freddie tells her mum about Rosie

Freddie and Rosie between chapters 19 and 20

NSFW: Freddie wears Rosie’s jacket

Rosie gets jealous

Freddie gets jealous (during the war edition)

Post-War:

Freddie gets jealous

NSFW: Freddie tries on lingerie for Rosie

Freddie gets in trouble

Freddie and Rosie’s second wedding

Freddie tells Rosie she's pregnant

Freddie is pregnant and has sickening cravings

Freddie and Rosie’s first baby meets Meatball

WATM: Millie and Brady's Version

Millie and Brady’s Cut

Call It What You Want: The Three Times They Lied to Each Other and the One Time They Told the Truth

Into the Dark: The Last Time They Saw Each Other for A Long, Long Time

Brady Gets A Letter From Millie in the Stalag

[stone-stars]

so… i made a list of the first use of every song* in campaign 1 of naddpod, with timestamps. if you're wondering, it's 190 unique songs! * disclaimer: this list doesn't include royalty free songs, only emily's, and it's entirely possible i missed one or two.

i've put the list under the cut, separated by episode! edit: backdating on patreon has made it so that ALL timestamps are from the ad free episodes now!

(disclaimer that i determined the names of songs by cross-referencing what they were credited as across episodes, so some may be inaccurate. i noted those down in the list)

13 - City in the Clouds, 16:56 13 - Beverly's House, 34:18 13 - The Widow, 49:59

14 - Court of the Boy King, 17:48 14 - The Twinkling Lights of Galaderon, 1:20:41

15 - A Bastard No More, 23:21 * 15 - The Ruins of Cragwater, 2:00:09 * (note: "A Bastard No More" is called "Hardwon Takes the Wheel" after c1e70)

16 - Duergar Drudgery, 3:16 16 - Spooky Shafts, 5:13 16 - Heed the Mushroom's Call, 20:02 16 - Schubert's Song, 24:37 16 - Jolene the Green, 30:21 16 - Farewell to Fungen, 33:33 16 - The Mithril Miner's Shuffle, 37:48 16 - The Mithril's Run Dry, 51:37

17 - The Depths of the Dungeon, 1:07:29 17 - Conspiracy in the Clouds, 1:10:39

18 - The Revenant's Fate, 23:26 18 - A Fate Refused, 24:50 18 - Escape the Boy King's Brunch, 1:27:20

19 - The Purge, 10:49 19 - The Valiant Ol' Cobb, 50:13 19 - At the Last Minute, a First, 1:25:18 19 - Skybound, 1:28:17

20 - The Blows of a Friend, And Not a Foe, 58:58 20 - Forsaken, 1:03:08 20 - Apotheosis, 1:04:11 20 - A Haven Away From Home, 1:08:06

21 - Betrayal Below, 17:53 21 - The Gunslinger's Girl, 37:45 (loops) 21 - A Sign from Melora, 1:00:47 21 - Friend Turned Foe, 1:01:52 21 - Sumpin's a Mess Out West, 1:35:39

22 - Slumber in the Stump, 45:05 22 - The Sultan of Stone, 1:38:20 22 - Block Hop, 1:39:31

23 - The Mountain Meets the Sky, 42:34 23 - Trust the Gust, 57:55 23 - The Titan of Air, 1:09:39

24 - Sumpin's Asunder Down Under, 36:50 24 - Baptised, 39:43 24 - Steed of the Sea, 47:17 24 - Cetacean Farewell, 1:09:44 24 - Into the Flame, 1:12:29

25 - The Golden Sword, 51:24 25 - Cured by the Light, 56:30 25 - Hospitably Hostile, 1:01:47 25 - Mee Maw's Burden, 1:17:28

26 - The Grand Maw Tree, 8:20 26 - Into the Fog, 51:25 26 - A Hospitable Farewell, 57:20 26 - Befuddled and Befogged, 1:01:28 26 - Hazy Daze, 1:06:08

27 - Snake Skirmish, 3:06 27 - Greener Shades, 1:07:01 27 - Moonshine's Stump, 1:10:59 27 - Unknown Tome, 1:23:16

28 - Balnor's Bad Dream, 26:31 28 - Blessings of the Elementals, 1:10:45 * 28 - Elemental Energy, 1:13:47 * * (note: the two songs credited here are actually "Elemental Energy" and "Calling in a Favor", so the second song may be either name)

29 - The Prodigal Sister, 54:47 29 - A Rare Appearance, 57:37 29 - Oh, Melora!, 59:04 29 - A Tale's End, 1:04:41

31 - A Giant Among Men, 16:18 31 - Back Against the Wall, 26:35

32 - Behold! Treasure, 9:02 32 - Akarot's Letter, 22:21 32 - Shock at the Dock, 35:54 32 - Invisible But Not Invincible, 42:19 32 - Escape from Smuggler's Bounty, 47:27

33 - Tonathan Tinkle, 5:21 33 - Uku's Gift, 1:16:20

34 - Frostwind, 35:34 34 - A Humble Shopkeeper, 45:40 34 - Vinril's Gems, 1:01:16

35 - Balnor the Brave, 1:04:05

37 - Descending, 19:29 37 - A Tempting Offer, 40:11 37 - Desecrated, 47:18

39 - Incriminated, 32:08

41 - Tower of the Winter Wolves, 19:00 41 - Tundra Trudge, 1:22:08 41 - Valley of the Frigid Death, 1:15:31 * * (note: this song is used in ep 38 at 48:34, but not credited)

42 - Prey Don't Stand a Prayer, 41:03 42 - Yanoba, 1:06:07 * * (note: this song is also used in ep 38 at 1:07:13, but not credited)

45 - The Eye of Akarot, 12:59 45 - Bash at the Gash, 33:08 45 - The Bronzebeard Legacy, 43:40 45 - Kingshammer, 1:41:30 45 - A Sight For Sore Eyes, 1:44:32

46 - Fantastic & Fuddling, 38:59 * 46 - A Soft Landing, 56:18 * 46 - A Humble Farmer, 1:02:52 * 46 - The Court of the Bear Prince, 1:14:22 46 - Wooded Wonders, 1:40:52 * * (note: the four starred songs names have been used somewhat interchangeably, and "The Feywild" is sometimes used instead of "Fantastic & Fuddling")

47 - Puzzled, 7:34 47 - Mysterious Yet Familiar, 1:04:22 47 - Queen Cirilla, 1:10:17 47 - Frozen in Time, 1:12:42

49 - Gnome Man's Land, 1:03:54

50 - Rolling Deep, 13:10 50 - Neath a Ceiling of Stars, 30:36 50 - Sea Beast, 53:38 50 - Great Crone of the Sea, 1:11:05

51 - Alanis, 3:34 51 - The Nannerfly Effect, 14:35 * 51 - When You Wish Upon A Stone, 20:26 51 - Only the Ocean to Console Him, 45:27 * (note: throughout the Feywild, this song is called “The Nannerfly Effect”, and then later goes on to be credited as various versions of "wish stones")

54 - The Autumn Court, 3:35

55 - The Witch's Den, 58:57

56 - An Innocent Flirtation, 48:02 56 - Goblin Dirigible, 1:04:27 56 - Crash Landing, 1:15:21

57 - Tower in the Distance, 13:18 57 - Angels and Devils, 16:58 57 - King Lestibourne, 1:02:39 57 - All I Need is One Thread to Spin a Web, 1:09:20 57 - Kiss of Life, 1:45:12

58 - Flying Through the Night, 25:18 58 - Bittersweet Sixteen, 59:34 58 - A Hard Goodbye, 1:26:52

59 - Shadowfell, 2:49 59 - Into the Mist, 5:34 59 - Grimhawk, 53:33 59 - Langston, 1:05:56

60 - Deadeye, 6:30 60 - The Fat Monk, 25:13

61 - The Red Fen, 20:54 61 - The Montgomerys, 40:11 61 - Growing Pains, 1:16:21 * 61 - Gutless, 1:29:37 * (note: “Growing Pains” is credited as “Drained” here, but the name changes later and is used consistently)

63 - Montgomery Manor, 1:14:22 63 - Shadowfell Sneak, 1:17:34 63 - Two for Tea, 1:21:08

66 - Unholy Pilgrimage, 22:22

67 - Bastard's Fate, 1:22:05 67 - Bastard's Cove, 1:30:06

70 - Lucanus Aer'Tea, 1:27:08 70 - A Miracle Child, 1:44:43 70 - The Thinking Cap, 1:49:53

71 - The Whisperwood, 27:30 71 - Gladeholm, 29:41 71 - The University, 56:36 71 - Qwiksus, 1:10:04 71 - A Wizard Tournament, 1:30:24 71 - Star Spawn, 2:10:23

73 - Summoning, 11:28 73 - Secret Basement, 32:21 73 - The Objective, 1:31:50 73 - Pandemonium, 1:34:22 73 - Lilith La Trix, 1:37:55

75 - Kingsguard, 22:17 75 - Speaking Stump, 27:19 75 - Irondeep, 1:18:40 - (note: these three songs are only used in this ep in c1)

76 - The Mindflayer's Lair, 59:48 76 - The Multiverse, 1:13:57 76 - Alone, 1:19:50 76 - The Vast Expanse, 1:22:21 76 - Into the Planar Pool, 1:27:28

77 - Deal with a Devil, 21:42 * 77 - Buzzer's Cutters, 25:28 77 - The Posse, 1:07:48 77 - The Bronze Bastard, 1:35:51 * (note: this song is also frequently called “Soul Coins”)

79 - Lust, 14:52 79 - The River Styx, 24:46 79 - Fierna, 32:36 79 - A Risky Gamble, 51:42 79 - The Honey Trap, 55:40

82 - The Seventh Circle of Hell, 14:58 82 - Demigod, 28:55

83 - Ilsed's Secret, 42:05

84 - Hellfire Crown, 1:26:11 86 - Torn Apart, 46:42 * * (note: technically "Torn Apart" is a part of “Hellfire Crown” and plays in ep 84 at 1:17:32, but the two have different instrumentation and “Torn Apart” is credited as such later, so I've split them)

91 - I Just Want to Know You're Taken Care Of, 21:37 91 - The Pact, 47:25 91 - Forest, 1:07:14

92 - Enlightened, 15:26 * * (note: this song isn't credited in this ep, its first credit as "Enlightened" is in ep96 at 36:47)

95 - Hole in the Sky, 1:01:12 95 - Pure Gold, 1:34:39

96 - The Glittering Lady, 15:51

97 - Fabric of Fate, 9:44 * 97 - Selfless, 12:48 97 - A Glittering Reunion, 22:18 * (note: this song is later called "Melora's Boon" in c3)

100 (pt. 1) - The Writing on the Wall, 28:55 100 (pt. 1) - Paradise, 46:04 100 (pt. 1) - A Memory, 1:03:17 100 (pt. 2) - One Big Bed, 1:46:57

[silveragelovechild]

FAVORITE FILMS OF 2024

You could say going to see a movie at a theater is my hobby. I much prefer the theater experience. I saw 40 new films released in 2024. Only one of those via streaming because it was only shown in two theaters (LA and NYC).

Below are my nine favorite films and the reasons why. I added to honorable mentions (coincidentally both biopics) that I liked but had flaws that prevent me from calling them favorites.

I’ll post a list of my least favorite films later.

The Return (Odyssey) (12/05)

This film tells the last chapters of Homer’s the Odyssey. Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) return home from the Trojan War after being away from 20 years. No one recognizes him and his wife (Juliette Binoche) is being pressured by dozens of men to finally remarry. The film is very faithful to the story. Very well done and both Fiennes and Binoche are terrific.

Count of Monte Cristo (01/06/25)

It’s based on the 1844 novel book by Alexander Dumas (author of the Three Musketeers). Monte Cristo is beautifully filmed and suspenseful from start to finish. (French with subtitles, limited release)

September 5 (12/09)

A film about the hostage taking at the 1972 Olympics at Munich. But it’s told from the perspective of the ABC sports crew there to report on the sporting event. I was surprised by how suspends they were able to tell the story. Some good performances by John Magaro as the control room director and Leonie Benesch as a German member of the crew.

Mars Express (05/07)

Another French movie - this one animated. It set in the far future where robots of all types work side-by-side with humans. A human detective and her robotic partner try to find a missing girl. Like all good detective stories, the more they dig, the bigger the conspiracy becomes. The art design is superb.

Nosferatu (12/25)

This remake is probably one of the best retelling of Dracula. But all the names have been changed. Orlok the vampire isn’t a romantic Count, he’s hideous. It’s creepy and beautifully shot. I particularly liked Nicholas Hoult (as a version of Johnathan Harper). He’s is terrific. (How did he sustain that level of fear and panic during the shoot?) My only “but” regarding “Nosferatu” is that I thought it was too long. It may eventually show up on Peacock but I’m an advocate for seeing movies in theaters.

Wicked: Part One (11/22)

Cynthia Erivo is terrific as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch. Her closing number “Defying Gravity” is a show stopper. Ariana Grande as Galinda holds her own opposite Erivo. The special effects and art design are also great. A couple of things keep it from being the top of my favorite list: too many of the supporting characters came off like gay stereotypes; and does Jeff Goldblum ever actually play a character or does he just play himself in everything he’s cast in?

Conclave (10/26)

I did not plan to see “Conclave”. I don’t have any interest in stories about religion nor the Catholic Church in particular. There aren’t any murders in “Conclave” but the plot follows a typical detective mystery story - Fiennes must discover who is telling the truth, and what secrets are they hiding. Fiennes is very good and it was nice seeing Isabella Rossellini in a small role.

Challengers 04/26

Challengers is about professional tennis players starring three of best young star of modern Hollywood (Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist). There are many sexy scenes of sexy actors kissing each other sexily. But the real action is on the tennis court, where they exerting themselves, sweating, grunting and slamming the ball. At there first meeting, Zendaya asks the boys if they already have girlfriends, because she doesn’t want to be a Home Breaker. This question will have repercussions in the years to come. The film is well paced and edited (especially the tennis matched). It’s directed by Luca Guadagnino who directed “Call me by your name” (2017).

Dune Part 2 (03/01)

Part 2 lives up to the promise of Part 1. Denis Villeneuve’s films are vastly superior to David Lynch’s 1984 film. The worlds and worms are masterfully created. Timothée Chalamet leads a terrific cast. The one exception is Christopher Walken as the Emperor - another actor who stopped “acting” decades ago).

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Better Man (01/07)

This is Robbie Williams biopic where he’s portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee. I accepted the conceit immediately. The movie is at its best in the first half and with the musical numbers. They are dynamic, cleverly stage and edited (especially Rock DJ). I didn’t enjoy the second half as much, as it dived into Williams’ addictions and ends with a couple unearned redemptions.

A Complete Unknown (12/25)

This is the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. The supporting cast is terrific: Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez and Elle Fanning as Dylan’s on again off again girlfriend. While Chalamet is good as Dylan I felt the character was a selfish asshole.

[ms-m-astrologer]

Cosmic Events: April 2024

Executive Summary: Eclipse season ends - but since there’s a powerful Full Moon on the 23rd, it may not feel like it’s over. Also, Mercury stations retrograde on April Fools’ Day (grrr), and stations direct on April 25, but remains in its retrograde zone all month.

Lunar Phases

Tuesday, April 2, 03:15 UT - Last Quarter Moon, 12°52’ Capricorn

Friday, April 5, 13:14 UT - Balsamic Moon, 1°14’ Pisces

Monday, April 8, 18:21 UT - New Moon/Eclipse, 19°24’ Aries

This is exactly conjunct Chiron, making it a very big deal about teaching and healing. We feel we need to be independent about it, less reliant on other people. Things may develop very quickly.

Friday, April 12, 04:06 UT - Crescent Moon, 7°39’ Gemini

Monday, April 15, 19:13 UT - First Quarter Moon, 26°18’ Cancer

Friday, April 19, 21:14 UT - Gibbous Moon, 15°17’ Virgo

Tuesday, April 23, 23:49 UT - Full Moon, 4°18’ Scorpio

Very intense Plutonian energy, as the Moon is in Scorpio and both Lights are square Pluto.

Saturday, April 27, 20:54 UT - Disseminating Moon, 23°04’ Sagittarius

Void of Course Moon

Monday, April 1, 00:16 UT (Sagittarius) - 04:05 UT (Capricorn)

Wednesday, April 3, 05:40 UT (Capricorn) - 09:08 UT (Aquarius)

Friday, April 5, 05:40 UT (Aquarius) - 11:13 UT (Pisces)

Sunday, April 7, 08:27 UT (Pisces) - 11:25 UT (Aries)

Tuesday, April 9, 02:39 UT (Aries) - 11:23 UT (Taurus)

Thursday, April 11, 10:04 UT (Taurus) - 12:59 UT (Gemini)

Saturday, April 13, 14:46 UT (Gemini) - 17:45 UT (Cancer)

Monday, April 15, 23:22 UT (Cancer) - Tuesday, April 16, 02:24 UT (Leo)

Thursday, April 18, 12:02 UT (Leo) - 14:10 UT (Virgo)

Sunday, April 21, 00:20 UT (Virgo) - 03:08 UT (Libra)

Monday, April 22, 23:24 UT (Libra) - Tuesday, April 23, 15:20 UT (Scorpio)

At 15 hours, 56 minutes, this is the longest void Moon in April.

Thursday, April 25, 23:17 UT (Scorpio) - Friday, April 26, 01:37 UT (Sagittarius)

Sunday, April 28, 07:31 UT (Sagittarius) - 09:37 UT (Capricorn)

Tuesday, April 30, 15:19 UT (Capricorn) - 15:20 UT (Aquarius)

At one minute in length, this is the shortest void Moon in April.

Retrograde/Direct/Etc.

Transiting Mercury stations retrograde on Monday, April 1; it stations direct on Thursday, April 25, and enters its post-retrograde shadow, where it remains for the rest of the month.

Transiting Ceres is in her pre-retrograde shadow all month.

Transiting Pallas Athene is retrograde all month.

Transiting Juno starts April retrograde; she stations direct on Saturday, April 20, and enters her post-retrograde shadow.

Transiting Vesta exits her post-retrograde shadow on Wednesday, April 24.

Transiting Saturn is in its pre-retrograde shadow all month.

Ingresses

Friday, April 5 - transiting Venus enters Aries

Friday, April 19 - transiting Sun enters Taurus

Monday, April 29 - transiting Venus enters Taurus

Tuesday, April 30 - transiting Mars enters Aries

Opportunity Periods

Wednesday, April 3, 04:11 UT - 05:40 UT. “Short OP good for anything, from practical matters to deep romance.”

Thursday, April 4, 20:24 UT - Friday, April 5, 05:40 UT. “Great for brainstorming and innovative ideas.”

Saturday, April 6, 17:13 UT - Sunday, April 7, 11:25 UT. “Great time to relax and have fun, as it’s during the Last Quarter Moon and Mercury is retrograde.”

Wednesday, April 10, 22:18 UT - Thursday, April 11, 12:59 UT. “Keep it real during this OP with Moon in Taurus and focus on practical matters.”

Monday, April 15, 19:13 UT - Tuesday, April 16, 02:24 UT. “Mercury is retrograde, so use this time to review and edit ongoing projects or reconnect with people from the past.”

Wednesday, April 17, 21:20 UT - Thursday, April 18, 12:02 UT. “Self-motivation, creative activity, and building rapport with others will produce good results during this short OP.”

Thursday, April 25, 11:55 UT - 23:17 UT. “Take advantage of Mercury stationing direct during this OP to plan and chart a new path.”

Monday, April 29, 15:45 UT - Tuesday, April 30, 15:19 UT. “Very positive OP ideal for constructive and innovative projects, but Mercury is slow and the Moon is waning, so it is preferable to focus on work started before late March.”

Et Cetera

The shadow of the eclipse ends on Thursday, April 11. Yippee!

There’s a big event on Saturday, April 20: Jupiter conjunct Uranus, at 21°49’ Taurus. We may feel it strongly the day before, Friday the 19th, when Mars/Pisces sextiles them both. It would be a lot more “significant” if it happened more than one time - as it is, it’s a “one and done” aspect, so don’t set your hopes too high. If it dings something in your chart, use the Mars sextiles on Friday the 19th to (try to) focus and direct the energy.

[bizarrequazar]

GJ and ZZH Updates — February 25-March 2

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This is part of a weekly series collecting updates from and relating to Gong Jun and Zhang Zhehan.

This post is not wholly comprehensive and is intended as an overview, links provided lead to further details. Dates are in accordance with China Standard Time, the organization is chronological. My own biases on some things are reflected here. Anything I include that is not concretely known is indicated as such, and you’re welcome to do your own research and draw your own conclusions as you see fit. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or additions. :)

[Glossary of names and terms] [Masterlist of my posts about the situation with Zhang Zhehan]

02-25 → Rare posted a photo ad featuring Gong Jun. (1129 kadian)

→ The Instagram posted a video from the latest scam concert.

02-26 → BEAST posted a teaser video featuring Gong Jun. (1129 kadian)

→ The Instagram posted another of the same.

02-27 → BEAST posted another teaser video (1129 kadian) and a photo ad featuring Gong Jun.

→ The Instagram posted three photos of "Zhang Zhehan" and "Zhang Mama" and seven of an aquarium. The previous Zhang Mama impersonator has visibly been replaced by a new one, likely due to the previous one being in declining health.

→ PRSR posted a photo ad featuring Gong Jun.

02-28 → Tissot posted a promotional video spoken by Gong Jun.

→ Gong Jun posted a commercial he did for BEAST. (10:42, 511 kadian possible if you push it) Caption: "Spring is coming, and the God of Flowers is about to wake up… I hope you can meet the golden finger and find the black vanilla"

→ BEAST posted a photo ad featuring Gong Jun. (1129 kadian)

→ Gong Jun's studio posted a behind the scenes video from the BEAST shoot. Caption: "The subtle fragrance stays and lingers for a long time. Meet @ Gong Jun Simon in the early spring~"

→ Xiao Chu (aka Nada), who moved to Canada at the end of last year, changed her LinkedIn profile to credit herself as the sole writer for Word of Honor, despite it being an adaptation and despite Xiao Chu herself admitting back in 2021 that it was a collaborative effort. There has also been speculation that her husband may have been involved in the writing, as his name is the one in the contract. Xiao Chu has openly been involved with the Zhang Sanjian scam, and has recently been hiring ghost writers.

02-29 → Nothing of note.

03-01 Addition 03-06: Gong Jun's studio posted a douyin with footage from the BEAST shoot. BGM is 偷心 by Jacky Cheung.

→ 361° posted a teaser commercial featuring Gong Jun. (1129 kadian) Fan Observation: The logo at the end of the video, which is used for Gong Jun's line with 361°, has what appears to be oranges added.

→ The makeup brand Za posted a photo ad teasing an upcoming endorsement with Gong Jun. (1129 kadian)

→ Gong Jun's studio posted fourteen photos from the BEAST shoot. Caption: "Spring returns to all things, @ Gong Jun Simon's warm fragrance awakens the radiant poetry."

→ The Instagram posted ten photos of the new fake Zhang Mama.

03-02 → Za posted another photo ad teaser. (1129 kadian)

Additional Reading: → Late addition to last week: The cram school that included slander against Zhang Zhehan in their test prep books after 813 are facing scam claims and resulting refund requests of 40 million RMB. → [Here] (shirtless Sanjian warning) is a really good comparison showing how much photoshopping is being done to the photos posted on the Instagram, and [here] is one showing the height difference between two different Zhang Sanjians.

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This post was last edited 2024-03-06.

[boyswillbedogz]

headmate intro: MYCHAEL

🌀 NAME: MYCHAEL "MYKE" 🌀 PRONOUNS: WHATEVER

>. SPECIES >. IDFK >. MICHAEL DISTORTION FICTIVE SOURCE CONNECTED INTRO LAST EDITED 01/06/25 BY MYKE && LENNON

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING AT ONCE. WHATEVER. NOTHING. I TALK IN RIDDLES AND IN CAPS UNLESS IT BENEFITS ME. NOBODY KNOWS WHAT I AM. NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING AT ALL. I AM NOT BOUND BY HUMAN LIMIT.

[illegalvampire]

ILLEGALVAMPIRE / VAMPYRL0SER MASTERPOST

Interested in my fanfiction? This is the post for that! :)

Ao3 Profile: vampyrl0ser

Wattpad Profile: vampyrl0ser

Q - What fandoms do you write for? A - I write for the Detroit: Become Human fandom primarily. If another piece of media captivates me, who knows! I might write for that.

Q - When do you update fics? A - Smaller fics (like one-shots, mini-fics, short stories, etc.) I tend to drop all at once, whereas longer ones will typically receive updates whenever I can add them. I don't really have a solid upload schedule rn. I will update this post every time I post/update a fic. (Last edit: 01/06/25)

Q - How frequently do you write new fics? A - Whenever I have a new idea that I want to expand on! Normally, if I start a long fic, I try to finish it before I start another long fic. But I might drop a one-shot here or there, who knows!

Q - What should I do if I like a fic of yours? A - PLEASE let me know! I adore seeing people's comments, kudos, tags on a reblog, etc. <3

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"There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays"

✦ Fandom: Detroit: Become Human (Video Game)

✦ Ship: Reed900 (Gavin Reed x Nines RK900)

✦ Parts: 3/? (ONGOING)

✦ Words: 15,171

✦ Rating: Teen and Up

✦ Published: Dec. 1, 2024 (Ao3 & Wattpad)

✦ Last Update: Dec 27, 2024

✦ Event: Christmas 2024

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Nines has never really celebrated Christmas before. Sure, he was activated in November 2038, he’s seen a Christmas pass, but he’s never celebrated the holiday. With the conflict between his brothers, he doesn’t know if there will be very much in the way of Christmas this year.

Gavin’s family holds an annual Christmas reunion in Minnesota. With his mother’s health declining, the family doesn’t know how many more Christmases she has. This year’s holiday is especially important. Every member of Gavin’s family will be there - hell, even Elijah found the time to come home.

When Gavin invites Nines to come with him to Minnesota, Nines is eager to go, desperate to make a good impression, and hopefully help to mend Gavin’s decaying reputation. He needs to prove a point, not just to Gavin’s family, but to himself, that he deserves this. That he deserves a domestic life, to enjoy a holiday just like everyone else.

Gavin needs to prove to his family that he deserves to be here just as much as everyone else - that he’s not a disgrace to the family. He needs to prove that he can change, that he has changed, and that he’s not the hotheaded, alcoholic asshole that he was years ago.

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Ao3: link ⁠♡

Wattpad: link ⟡

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"Happy Birthday, Gavin Reed!"

✦ Fandom: Detroit: Become Human (Video Game)

✦ Ship: Reed900 (Gavin Reed x Nines RK900)

✦ Parts: 3/3 (COMPLETE)

✦ Words: 6,527, ~32 min read.

✦ Rating: Teen and Up

✦ Published: Oct. 7, 2024 (Wattpad), Nov. 28, 2024 (Ao3)

✦ Event: Gavin Reed’s Birthday 2024 (Oct. 7, 2024)

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Detective Gavin Reed hasn't celebrated a birthday since his 21st, which he spent getting piss-drunk at some random bar - an activity he doesn't need a special occasion for anymore. Honestly, he doesn't give a shit about the day anymore. It's just the day that marks him getting one year older, one year closer to death. No big deal.

Nines, an RK900 model android and Gavin's partner, is deeply fascinated by human traditions. When he learns that Gavin doesn't like to celebrate his birthday, Nines takes it upon himself to change that. He's going to throw Gavin the best goddamn surprise party the world has ever seen.

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Wattpad: link ⟡

Podfic (Internet Archive): link ○

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[paulgadzikowski]

AfterM*A*S*HSeasn3 tweets part 5

part 4

11/01/12 20:44 Klinger becomes alarmed at how short the skirts Soon Lee wears are. 11/04/12 21:13 The Hunnicutts get a dog. 11/05/12 21:56 Hawkeye attempts to break the world sleeping record. 11/06/12 21:18 A patient with psychic ability badgers Henry to become his spirit guide. 11/07/12 20:51 Boyer is frustrated with having to be driven everywhere until he buys a car with an "automatic" transmission. 11/08/12 22:20 Father Mulcahy starts putting on a weekly kids' puppet show. 11/09/12 21:41 Potter's favorite restaurant closes from health violations. The manager turns out to be a vet with an undiagnosed chronic health condition. 11/10/12 21:02 Charles accidentally persuades Frank to read the classics. 07/13/24 21:01 Gene Pfeiffer has still been an intern at General General all this time, just offscreen. 11/12/12 21:00 The gang makes an evening of the latest spy picture. 11/13/12 20:57 B.J. and Boyer clash over a diagnosis. Then the breeding club sets their dogs up. 11/14/12 21:00 A patient dies from complications of treatment from burns suffered from restaurant coffee. 11/15/12 22:07 Hawkeye learrns his old flame Carlye Breslin Walton has died. 11/16/12 21:29 Potter and Alma run a charity event together. 11/18/12 20:59 Hot Lips goes on a date with a writer. Alma goes on a date with a fireman. 11/20/12 21:19 Charles loses the last of his hair. 11/21/12 21:03 Potter learns that General General has other ghosts in residence when Henry tells him one of them was a murder victim in 1943. 11/23/12 21:17 Holiday rerun: Trapper John and B.J. become good friends. So do Charles and Oliver*. Hawkeye plays bridge with Soon Lee and the Potters. 11/24/12 21:04 Mrs. Potter, Hot Lips and Soon Lee go fishing. 11/25/12 20:47 Boyer loses a patient during a routine amputation. 11/27/12 21:23 After a protracted discussion over the course of a week, Father Mulcahy accidentally converts Hot Lips. 11/28/12 20:55 Frank resolves to go 24 hours without making anyone angry. 11/29/12 22:07 Dudziak tries to help out an ex-WAC who has become a prostitute. 11/30/12 21:50 B.J. tries to repaint the den. 12/02/12 21:14 Potter and Boyer must collaborate on a paper. 12/03/12 21:03 Alma Cox receives a chain letter. 12/05/12 22:24 The Potter home phone goes dead. Mrs Potter feels cut off and behaves oddly. 12/09/12 17:24 Freedman and Dudziak compare notes and fix everyone. Series finale.

*It has recently come to my attention that Oliver Wendell Jones' nickname is a racial slur. I've attempted to edit it out of this blog and my archived blog.

[dragons-bones]

FFXIV Write 2023: Master Post & Round Up!

Seven years of FFXIV Write in the bag! Whether this is your first year or your seventh, whether you wrote seven words or seven thousand, GOOD JOB, EVERYONE! And a thank you, as always, to @sea-wolf-coast-to-coast for continuing to host and provide prompts for us year after year.

As with last year, I will not be checking my word count or any other sort of stats; I ended up focusing on that in past years to my detriment, and the point of this challenge is to have fun! It's enough for me that I wrote every day. :D

BUT! October is here--and that it means it's time for my own personal challenge: FFXIV Edit! The heart of FFXIV Write is just to write, regardless of mistakes or roughness, but I do like to go back and revisit my ideas and see if my brain wants to put some more polish on my entries. So, throughout October, I will continue my tradition of posting each of my prompts to AO3 once a day and take the time to give them an edit or expansion or rewrite as I see fit.

Happy FFXIV Write, everyone! And now: THE MASTER POST!

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Previous Master Posts: 2017 || 2018 || 2019 || 2020 || 2021 || 2022

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Prompt 01 [Envoy]: All Work and No Play || On AO3

Prompt 02 [Bark]: Drumming Song || On AO3

Prompt 03 [Free Write | Reclamation]: The Ink on Your Soul || On AO3

Prompt 04 [Off the Hook]: Boys Will Be Boys || On AO3

Prompt 05 [Barbarous]: Levin Deals || On AO3

Prompt 06 [Ring]: The Form of Magic || On AO3

Prompt 07 [Noisome]: Bug Juice || On AO3

Prompt 08 [Shed]: Behold, a Man || On AO3

Prompt 09 [Fair]: The Heart of Things || On AO3

Prompt 10 [Free Write | Reactivation]: [INDIGO ABRASAX] || On AO3

Prompt 11 [Once Bitten, Twice Shy]: The Inaction of Hope || On AO3

Prompt 12 [Dowdy]: Right under Their Noses || On AO3

Prompt 13 [Check]: Post-Op || On AO3

Prompt 14 [Clear]: An Apple a Day (Does Not Keep the Paladin Away) || On AO3

Prompt 15 [Portentous]: Wolf's Legacy || On AO3

Prompt 16 [Jerk]: Allspice or Nothing || On AO3

Prompt 17 [Free Write: Refocillation]: Knifesong || On AO3

Prompt 18 [Fish out of Water]: A Raven's Shield || On AO3

Prompt 19 [Weal]: The Warmth of You (NSFW) || On AO3

Prompt 20 [Hamper]: The Art of the Booby Trap || On AO3

Prompt 21 [Grave]: Ashes || On AO3

Prompt 22 [Fulsome]: Code 'Buncle || On AO3

Prompt 23 [Suit]: No Risk, No Reward || On AO3

Prompt 24 [Free Write | Refraction]: Sovenance || On AO3

Prompt 25 [Call It a Day]: The Best Cure || On AO3

Prompt 26 [Last]: The Ivory Tower || On AO3

Prompt 27 [Sole]: One in the Hand || On AO3

Prompt 28 [Blunt]: Triptych || On AO3

Prompt 29 [Contravention]: Spices and Contraband || On AO3

Prompt 30 [Amity]: Denouement || On AO3

[threebooksoneplot]

Episode 26 - "Not Sponsored by BetterHelp" (Show Notes)

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General content warning for this entire season: there will be discussion of suicide! It's a major theme/allusion/plot point in New Moon. There will also be dark humor about suicide.

[00:06:19] Stephenie Meyer's “the story behind the writing of New Moon” blog post

[00:08:51] A Reddit AMA from the person who read Forever Dawn, plus a recent article about the overturning of the law that requires 2 copies of a work to be deposited at the Library of Congress

[00:14:20] Listen to Episode 0 here!

[00:14:45] The BYU symposium Q&A where Stephenie Meyer discusses her "method-writing" Bella's grief by imagining she had lost a child (a fascinating read. There's other buckwild stuff in here)

[00:19:01] Listen to Episode 6 here!

[00:19:16] A video from last fall of the new Quileute tribal school!! Consider donating to the next phase of the Move to Higher Ground project if you're able

[00:24:19]

[00:25:02] The New Moon movie tie-in covers:

[00:25:07] Winni (our Episode 6 guest) having a Moment on a trip to 2nd & Charles with G

[00:26:10] The original (left) and horrid new (right) versions of the actual New Moon cover. Bonus: it's an Estella Rijnveld Tulip!

[00:26:15] Stephenie Meyer's New Moon FAQ discussing the tulip cover

[00:36:10] Vote for your favorite Euphoria and Something title variation in this poll (through 9/20/23!)

[00:37:50] Cousin Oskaar from Iceland

[00:40:58] G’s and Shannon’s “sad green plant” cover image ideas for Euphoria and Something

[00:41:06] Some “same tulip but green” cover image ideas

[00:41:36] Shannon’s "colorblind-filtered tulip" cover

[00:43:06] Some “head of cabbage” cover image ideas

[00:43:31] Some “overripe banana” cover image ideas

[00:44:05] Shannon's "little red vial of poison" cover image idea

[00:44:45] G’s “frosted autumn leaf/frozen branch” cover image ideas

[00:46:22] Shannon's "cows" quote comes from Nona the Ninth, the third book in one of hers and G's favorite series, the Locked Tomb books by Tamsyn Muir

[00:46:45] G is thinking of this Beau Swan moodboard/edit

[00:47:00] The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

[00:47:59] Vote in the Euphoria and Something epigraph poll (through 9/20/23)

[00:49:57] Manfred by Lord Byron (the phrase G is looking for is “closet drama” lol)

[00:50:36] Vote in the Dark Noon epigraph poll (through 9/20/23)

[00:54:22] Guest of the week Nicole is called!

[00:56:40] “Tumblarity”

[00:59:19] The Fanlore entry for Superwholock

[00:59:59] Nicole’s viral Lilo and Stitch/Destiel post

[01:05:16] Shannon (left) and G (right) on their cannibalism-themed girls’ trip

[01:05:42] One of Shannon’s many, many tiktoks asking Smeyer for the Cullens' birthdays (feat. G and Rae [Episode 12])

[1:06:39] Olivia Rodrigo's music video for "Vampire" vs this 2008 RPattz & KStew photoshoot by Jeff Riedel for Entertainment Weekly

[01:12:55] Shannon’s Euphoria and Something summary

What do you mean Beau became a vampire and Life and Death ended differently? No it didn’t. Right now he’s unfortunately able to relate to trash song Seventeen Forever by Metro Station, because he too is constantly trying to fuck this seventeen year old girl. Fuck you Trace Cyrus! Anyways, Not Like Other Boys Beau doesn’t want to be 18, doesn’t want a birthday party, and super doesn’t want to hear about how his vampire girlfriend, Edythe, wishes she could kill herself! Too bad, so sad Beau. Welcome to the start of book two, where we finally give you a REAL reason for being scared shitless of Jessamine, and all the foreshadowing in this chapter will surely come back to bite you in the ass; one thing you WISH one of these vampires would do already. Hold on tight, king, things are about to get Worse.

[01:23:34] Livejournal user @ twilight-sucks' rant on “liquid topaz eyes”

[01:28:51] With a birthday gift on my birthday

[01:29:36] Wanna watch Romeo + Juliet with us this weekend? Info (and Discord link) here!

[01:31:57] Wack vs tight as fuck

[01:33:10] Yzma

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actually kind of slaps I would totally wear this

[01:35:31] Alice, probably

[01:50:05]

[02:02:21] Rabid Birthday Jasper as depicted in the first New Moon graphic novel by Young Kim

[02:02:45] Some Snickers commercials

[02:22:30] Our alternate cover contest is open through 10/09/23! Check out the details and how to enter here.

[02:23:27] That Euphoria and Something title poll once again

Welcome back to show notes, gang!! We'll be keeping up with this season's notes even as we work our way through posting the backlog of unfinished ones for last season.

[wilhelmsbee]

hello lemonbee community. today I have a theory:

I Have More Happy (long) Edits Than Sad Ones

how do I plan on testing this? simple. I will watch all my edits over one minute long, oldest to newest, then tell you their (basic) story, and if they're sad or not.

im doing this one at a time, hypothesis before conclusion so if im wrong then damn

Rainbow, dodie (posted 27/07/21) wilhelm accepting his sexuality! song is very bittersweet and the edit follows this too, but because we end on a sad note its classed as sad!

Trying, cavetown (posted 21/08/21) wilhelm trying to balance his relationship with being royal & his upbringing. sad, sad song. this edit is classed as sad!

Liability, Lorde (posted 07/10/2021) crown prince liability. there's not much more to add, he's so sad in s1 etc. this edit is classed as sad! (girl help my hypothesis)

White Ferrari, Frank Ocean 16/11/2021) white ferrari number one! despite the sad vibes this is actually like imagine if they worked it out in s1 and they stayed happy, so this edit is classed as happy!

Burned Out, dodie (posted 26/11/2021) first edit to be barely over one minute!! this is about how everyone Wilhelm loves leaves him. um. this edit is sad!

All Too Well, Taylor Swift (posted 28/11/2021) what was I going through this week. First dual pov edit here! it's all reminiscing and yearning from both parties. this edit is classed as sad!

Supercut, Lorde (posted 04/12/2021) this edit is an entire summary of season 1, the whole story. it's a good premise and I honestly love the way I did it (the editing is bad but still). however there's no other classification for this edit possible except sad!

The Last Time, Taylor Swift (posted 08/12/2021) Simon & Wille split POV, begging each the other to love them right and not leave. this edit is my equivalent of making a doomed yaoi. sad!

Stoned at the Nail Salon, Lorde (posted 12/01/2022) Wilhelm realising he can't be queer and royal and just trying to accept his life will be shit forever. Aren't I a beacon of sunshine. this edit is sad!

Novels, Rusty Clanton (posted 14/02/2022) Wilmon and their fight to stay together vs the fact they just can't. it's just a display of what could've been vs what it is. this edit is sad!

The Good Side, Troye Sivan (posted 17/02/2022) this edit is 1:01 long, but it counts unfortunately. it's about Wilhelm recognising that he got off far easier than Simon after the video dropped, while also acknowledging he didn't really get the better outcome by being forced into the closet and losing the love of his life. who's surprised by this one: sad!

All Too Well (10MV), Taylor Swift (posted 21/03/2022) Simon truly was fighting for his life to be allowed to love Wilhelm, and he just wanted to feel loved back. This edit is sad!

Wildest Dreams, Taylor Swift (posted 08/04/2022) Simon turning the good memories into a movie and trying to pretend that the bad ones simply didn't happen, or at least that Wilhelm won't remember them. He's yearning, but he's also over Wilhelm's shit. This edit is sad!

Paul, cover by cavetown (posted 16/04/2022) Wilhelm yearning and pining for Simon and knowing that it's not fair to him if they date each other. he regrets the breakup but its the right thing to do. heartbreak ensues. This edit is sad!

Place In Me, Luke Hemmings (posted 26/05/2022) Wilhelm missing Simon, so so bad. this actually made me nauseous to rewatch im so sad why did I make this. this edit is sad!

Talia, King Princess (posted 10/06/2022) Wilhelm missing Simon and doing anything (derogatory) to remember it era! its so fun watching him destroy himself because he misses Simon! this edit is honestly so well done but more importantly it is sad!

Mine, Taylor Swift (posted 25/06/2022) Simon loves his boyfriend so bad oh they're so in love. Reminiscing on how bad things have happened but they worked through it and they're better now (it's an AU because s1 only) this edit is happy!

Waiting Room, Phoebe Bridgers (posted 12/07/2022) Wilhelm caving to the peer pressure of his role and his expectations and ruining the only thing he loves in his life because everyone tells him it's better than if he doesn't do that. This edit is sad!

...Ready For It?, Taylor Swift (posted 23/07/2022) Bad Bitch Boyfriends! It's almost like a s1 summary but not really it's just showing how hot and in love they are. it was the one year to my editing account edit also!!! Anyway despite some negative bits this edit is happy!

White, Odd Future (posted 13/08/2022) I had to discuss this one w my flatmate because I couldn't place it. It's like nostalgia and reminiscing and watching life back on your tv but I think overall it's more sad than happy so unfortunately it is sad!

the lakes, Taylor Swift (posted 14/09/2022) Wilhelm loves his boyfriend so bad. he would quite like to actually give up everything in his life and just live with him if given a chance. this edit is so fucking cute ouh.. this edit is happy!

Moon Song, Phoebe Bridgers (posted 10/10/2022) Simon yearning and pining while also coming to terms with the fact Wilhelm wasn't good for him at all and he did the right thing by leaving him. my man loves to wish he didn't care about himself in that moment. save him etc... btw this edit is sad!

Sweet Nothing, Taylor Swift (posted 16/11/2022) sweet nothing number 1 also first long s2 edit! Anyway. Wilhelm has been through so much. ALL he wants to do is love his boyfriend and they make him do so much... this edit is just Wilhelm being thankful for Simons existence which is so real :( this edit is happy!

No Big Deal (I Love You), dodie (posted 22/12/2022) They are so in love. they love each other no matter what. that's actually all they know how to do!!! it's not possible for them to be any other way. this edit is happy!

White Ferrari, Frank Ocean (posted 24/01/2023) white ferrari number two! Despite the sad outro compared to the last one, this edit is another look how far we've come type of vibe. Objectively it doesn't happen in chronological order like the last one. Wilhelm dreaming and remembering things is like blended in with the actual fact they're together forever. She's bittersweet for sure but she's still happy!

Chinese Satellite, Phoebe Bridgers (posted 07/03/2023) this edit is so fun imagine an edit where Simon missed Wilhelm and then imagine one where Wilhelm misses Simon and then make it one edit. there's twice the yearning and twice the agony! this edit is sad.

dorothea, Taylor Swift (posted 06/04/2023) Simon missing Wilhelm. It's just one sided yearning, Simon wondering if Wilhelm misses him, if he even fully remembers how good it was, if he'd ever come back... all because he thinks it's one sided, and that's because I'm cruel and have made it one sided. this edit is sad!

'tis the damn season, Taylor Swift (posted 11/04/2023) Wilhelm missing Simon, them briefly getting back together for valentines day (tis the damn season and whatnot!) then not staying together. it's like imagine the worst timeline for season 2, that's what it is. another one sided cruel edit (they're connected edits) and this one is sad!

Demi Moore, Phoebe Bridgers (posted 11/05/2023) Wilhelm realising he can't actually be straight, or really he can't be without Simon and just fully running to him like a life raft. His life gets exponentially better afterwards! This edit is happy!

Somebody Else, The 1975 (posted 12/06/2023) Simon does NOT want Wilhelm to move on, and especially not with Felice bc that's Wilhelm's bestie also Simon's mutual. Yes Simon can move on, no Wilhelm cannot, them's the rules. Very bad time. Is Simon Jealous... Welllllll perhaps! This edit is sad!

Back To December, Taylor Swift (posted 05/08/2023) This one is a hard one, it's (mostly) Wille POV regretting his mistakes and apologising, with some Simon regret sprinkled in. The end of the edit is when Wilhelm officially apologised and said he'd step down if Simon wanted it. Despite the fact it's got some big hopeful moments, I fear this is just too sad to be salvaged by that. This edit is sad!

Last Kiss, Taylor Swift (posted 06/09/2023) Wilhelm missing Simon, Wilhelm regretting dating Simon, Me sobbing in the corner. Why did I end it on the scene I did? I don't know. This edit has it all! It's sad!

Lover, Taylor Swift (posted 22/09/2023) This edit works as a stand in for the fact Crown Prince Wilhelm, at the ripe age of 16, cannot get married to his boyfriend. God knows the only thing stopping him is that he literally can't. This edit is happy!

It's Nice To Have A Friend, Taylor Swift (posted 19/10/2023) Sometimes your support system isn't even your therapist. Sometimes it's your soulmate boyfriend that your family hate! Yet again, Wilhelm would like to be married but can't be. a shame. this edit is happy!

You're Losing Me, Taylor Swift (posted 10/12/2023) why are we in taylorgate rn Anyway... This edit is about how they're never gonna work and why did they ever think they were gonna work. they've got every obstacle and to be honest it isn't worth the mental strain to stay together! they still want to be together though, something about being in love. This edit is very sad!

...What Are We?, Lizzy McAlpine (posted 11/01/2024) Wilhelm likes to believe he will do absolutely anything to stay with Simon, but also is fully aware that he's the problem. These are considered conflicting beliefs, because they are. This edit is sad!

I, Carrion, Hozier (posted 17/01/2024) it's italicised bc there's a comma in the title ok Anyway. Wilhelm wants to take everything from Simon's life that is evil, and blow it up. He will do anything, he's a supportive man! If they flop, he's going down with his boyfriend! He acknowledges his faults and is still like I'll do anything for my man. he's so real for that! This edit is happy.

Daylight, Taylor Swift (posted 11/03/2023) Wilhelm has been saved by dating Simon. That's his soulmate. Simon has finally found good things in his life by dating Wilhelm. That's his soulmate. They're 4lifers! This edit is happy!

It'll All Work Out, Phoebe Bridgers (posted 05/04/2024) first long edit of s3! Wilhelm deciding, quite bravely, that Simon is better off without him. Does he hate this decision? Yes. He's self-sacrificing for his man and sometimes that's the best thing you can do. This edit is sad!

White Ferrari, Frank Ocean (posted 18/04/2024) third and final white ferrari! Much like the other two, lots of sad elements but it's showing their growth, it shows their love, how they bend and change for each other. They're in love forever guys I swear. This edit is happy!

Sweet Nothing, Taylor Swift (posted 29/04/2024) sweet nothing number two! Wilhelm and Simon rely on each other similar to how the tide relies on the moon or the earth relies on the sun like they're inseparable and almost insufferable with their love! This edit is happy!

So Long, London, Taylor Swift (posted 16/05/2024) Simon gave everything to the point of losing his whole sense of self to Wilhelm just to realise that there was actually no way they could make it work in that state and there was nothing Simon could do to make them be better. This edit is sad!

How Did It End?, Taylor Swift (posted 21/06/2024) This edit is so, so fucked up. They're both grasping at straws for how on earth their relationship ended despite knowing full well it wasn't good for either of them like 90% of the time. It's a sad desperation for sure. This edit is sad!

peace, Taylor Swift (posted 14/07/2024) Wilhelm doing everything in his power to be as good as Simon and knowing he can't really be the perfect boyfriend and just hoping everything he does shows how much he tries. He's so in love! This edit is happy!

CONCLUSION! 29 Sad Edits, 15 Happy Edits. I owe my flatmate a dollar. I was so wrong.

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Len model finished !! His video was suppose to be a black background like rin's was, but i got a little carried away.. Just like Rin, check below for the model progress timeline and video credits !!

Turning Rin into Len ! I'm lazy and i want these two to look very similar, so i just edited rins face and body. Time elapsed: 00:34:53 (his head isn't smaller i just didn't screenshot well.)

2. Struggled drawing Len's hair ! I wouldn't normally include this part in my time, but like. fuck len. tumblr helped pick which one i used of these two blue prints. Time elapsed: 01:07:00

3. Len hair finished ! Why does this man hate me ! Time elapsed: 02:46:44 (almost two hours, huh..)

4. Body rig ! Unlike rin, I decided to rig len from scratch. This is because his base is too different from anyone else's to get away with weight transferring. (significantly shorter than kaito / gackpo, but with a different body shape than rin.) So here's a gif of his silly little arm movin. Time elapsed: 04:08:32

5. Hair Rig / Physics. For all the models (except rin) I've done their hair rig / physics right after rigging the body. This is mostly so i can have a fully optimized base to work off of later when making outfits. For rin i just.. forgot to do her hair lol. anyway time elapsed: 04:34:30

6. Outfit Designing. I didn't time this for rin since that timing was more for commission reference sake, and more clients won't have me designing their stuff. so it wouldn't have made sense to include it. but here we are. Rough outfit sketch. Fuck drawing headphones. Time elapsed: 05:06:05 for all my original models, the concept was more or less blending their design aspects together. (with the exception of gackpo, who's only difference between updates is colors and slight hair changes.)

7. Outfit modeling ! He went pretty easy, since It was just a matter of making parts i already did for Rin. So anything I struggled with last time, i had practice for. Time Elapsed: 7:50:25

8. UV Mapping. I included this step into texturing last time, but I felt like separating it this time around. Basically, i unwrapped all the UVs for the model and laid them out on a texture sheet to draw over. From what i've seen, a lot of people do this differently / in different orders? like they might uv map and then immediately texture the shirt, before moving onto the next piece of clothing. But texturing (using my tablet in general) hurts my shoulders typically, so i try to get it all out of the way at once. So i uvmap before even pulling the tablet out. Time elapsed: 8:50:48

9. Texturing. My neck hurts ! Time Elapsed: 11:40:19

10. Extruding, triangulating, exporting.. and then spas / toons. i think last time i included the extruding / triangulating in meta under texturing? But i've decided to break it up this time. Basically, i add depth to parts of the outfit, manually turn quads into triangles on tricky sections (like shoulders and hips) so they're easier to rig. Basically getting it ready for pmx before i export it. Time elapsed : 12:45:23 (left is unextruded / mirrored, right is extruded with the mirroring fixed.)

11. Rigging adjustments and physics ! Basically, used the weight transfer plugin to transfer the weight onto the outfit to match the base. I then cleaned the rig up and added bones / physics for parts that needed them. Time elapsed: 13:40:25

12. Cleaned ! Honestly there wasn't much to do, since most of the cleaning (like renaming bones) carried over from Rin.

Total time elapsed: 13:41:56 !!

Significantly less time than Rin, but that's honestly to be expected. Overall three days worth of work? Since I didn't. actually work on him much the first day.

I've also discovered that my models shoulders tend to disagree with game rip motions (which is why they look so. sharp. in the video), though i've noticed other models doing this as well.. it occurs since most motion rips don't use the rotate bones, but mine are made with those in mind. Kind of annoying, but maybe i can find a work around.

Final thoughts??? He might be my favorite original model right now honestly. I really like him. I might even distribute him and Rin, with expressions to remove their headphones and arm warmers.

Video Credits: Song: My Love Is Hellfire by SLAVE.V-V-R Len Cover: XZenvii Motion: anonRipper, Colorful Palette Scripts: TearlessHen, thtrandomlurker, minmode, skyth effects: おたもん, soboro, beammanp, 化身バレッタ, 呉石