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Tron: Legacy (2010)

[kidokear]

Perceptor has two (2) modes when it come to Brainstorm. XD

I've been craving Simpatico lately, and I needed a break from a full illustration. ^-^

[o-mellowy]

Inspired by one tiktok I saw.

[y2kalbums]

Madonna – Ray Of Light

[groenendaze]

two first places in Unlimited & Classic today in Skyhoundz Xtreme Distance! only 3 ft away from the Classic 3rd place world record which is super exciting. something to chase for next year!

[thisisrealy2kok]

2000- TDK Bit Club Traffic Lights

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Sonic Colors (Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA) with rainbow glitter, glowing, amusement parks, and Nintendo Wiis for @pileofpawns!

🕹️|🌈|🕹️ 🌈|🕹️|🌈 🕹️|🌈|🕹️

[gabrielisdead]

I tried to make a thunderstorm effect on this pixel sketch of my castle, I think it turned out great despite the fact that I have never animated before

[pedroam-bang]

Tron: Uprising (2012)

“Re-program the future”

[utilitycaster]

(this is tagged for it as well, but putting it here: the below involves some non-graphic mention/discussion of suicide in relation to episode 3x78)

I think it's important to keep in mind, regarding the most recent episode, that while Ashton's behavior was extremely dangerous and reckless, it was not suicidal in intent. Ashton thought it would work. They thought that they would fix things, and they ignored all the smart people warning them against it because it would imply a lot of negative things about their parents. That doesn't mean it wasn't an action taken out of a certain lack of self-regard (Ashton's realization of this is what drives much of his conversations in the first half of the episode); but it's much more akin to an accidental overdose, or a drunk/reckless driving, or other dangerous choices. It feels very true to the idea of punk that Taliesin is going for, in which dying young is always very much a possibility, even perhaps an expectation; but not necessarily a goal. Ashton did not expect taking the shard to result in their death, and is incredibly shaken specifically because it did.

With that in mind I think the party's reactions seem very real and very understandable. The fact is, when someone does something very risky and nearly dies (or even is briefly clinically dead, using real-world terms) but ultimately survives it's extremely normal for one of the emotional responses to be anger that they put themselves in such danger. It is not, perhaps, rational, but most emotions aren't. It hurts a lot when someone one is close to does something that harmful to themselves. I don't judge the other members of Bells Hells for expressing those feelings. Frankly, them not expressing similar feelings in the past might very well be why Ashton made the decisions he did: the party lacking trust and walking on eggshells around each other is why he didn't confide in them, and why they fell apart so completely here.

I think it's relevant that Chetney tells Fearne, after stating he likes Ashton, that either she or Ashton can talk to him if they "want out", and he pretty heavily implies that this indicates not just leaving Bells Hells, but suicide, and that he has considered the latter in the past. It's clear that initially Chetney considers that a possible reason for Ashton's actions. He then gives Ashton the "You should leave" speech only after everyone present has been talking at dinner, after Ashton has indicated that he will help find Laudna. It only comes out after Ashton's emotional state is made more clear to him: it's pretty bad, but not actively at risk of self-harm (and indeed, desperately trying to avoid it and to change).

Finally, it's worth considering how important anger is to Ashton. Obviously I don't think having Imogen, FCG, and Chetney yell at them feels good. I also think it's going to feel better than apathy, and more honest than any other option. I don't think a forced gentleness would be better; in fact it might be worse, with them taking a break because clearly Ashton is having a hard time and needs to recover (shades of how Marisha mentioned Laudna feeling like a burden following her resurrection), rather than "we are clearly all in disarray and all have been not dealing with a lot of emotions, and this could have been any of us, and we should all regroup." I mentioned before that ultimately what's important is, angry as they are, Bells Hells undeniably stayed, and FCG and Imogen at least made it clear early on that they would, even if they were angry. Ashton was abandoned in the past by people who weren't even angry, is the thing. I don't think they cared enough to be.

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[feminerds]

07 April 2024

26.6% of the Year

Creature

Frottage - Verbatim Floppy Disc (HD) labelled: TROUBLE! ok. OK!

I always feel like I'm overstating my progress, but like it really was May 1st 2019 when I wrote my dangerfield resignation letter.

Every time I leave a situation frustrated and filled with the spirit of the stairs, I have to remind myself (over and over and over) - No Grit. No Pearl.

I came here looking for trouble, because that's when you learn and... I can't seem to find anything else!

Never Post - Never Post Podcast. (Australia Maria Island TAS 10c Postage Stamp)

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Oldie but a goldie

I'm sorry Ambulon ily too

[fleetn-crab85]

I was gifted Discworld brainrot after reading The Color of Magic

Can you tell who my favorite character is…

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CD hologram spinner by niji_minato on ig | source