#like I’m sorry this is such a tangent

[bloobydabloob]

Holy shit I love your Dirk interpretations, it's so true and I could talk about this shit forever. I feel like another part of his character that people seem to forget (along with Roxy for some reason) is that he's from the future in solitude in an apocalyptic wasteland. I just see that part of his character always removed which is disappointing because I feel like that's a pretty big part, especially regarding his themes around technology, his brother's theme of Time, his own isolation, and how he plays in the vastness of the universe and spacetime.

Art I drew related to the subject because I like to respond to asks with art.

But absolutely. I certainly understand where the lack of discussion over his isolation + upbringing comes from, considering a majority of the fanbase that I have seen builds their ideas based on their own version of postcanon. I’m not entirely sure how that would be fixed, but certainly even in the somewhat recent past I would see a lot more content regarding his upbringing both literally and symbolically. I don’t have much to add regarding the things you’ve mentioned, because they just are what they are. Dirk being confined to a singular room left to him by a father figure he never met, in a future where the only other person left on the planet is someone he cannot pursue a relationship of because of himself, with purely 3 robots to keep him companion, one being an exact replica of his own brain who is *also* trapped inside a pair of glasses, is about as literal as it gets to me.

The contrast to me involving the flooded, organic world in comparison to the little speckle of Dirk’s apartment packed with the dude and his technics is not only a representation of his isolation and entrapment within himself, but also of his lack of control. I think his obsession with & themes of control are a direct product in the case of Dirk specifically *of* this kind of upbringing. His themes of technology are also related to his themes around control. So much of his character is actually revolved around this to me like so much. Dirk is so deeply disconnected from humanity in every way and so much of his character + symbolism is based around that.

It doesn’t even have to be about the symbolism or anything though. It’s just pretty *interesting* in the literal sense that he lives in the middle of the ocean in the future. There’s not only a lot to theorise on to do with his young life there, but on how it might affect him in the way he acts for the rest of his life. The latter part is probably what I see mentioned the most by people talking about Dirk regarding this, I’m surprised I don’t see more discussion on the former too though. I really ought to actually talk more about Homestuck stuff on here. I will do it myself.

Roxy & Dirk’s relationship is largely ignored though because there is a narrative a certain demographic spreads that Dirk resented and blamed Roxy for her interest in him, and thus too many people believe that their relationship was or would continue to be an abusive one. Realistically, I believe it’s important to acknowledge that the way Roxy treated Dirk regarding his homosexuality wasn’t right while still acknowledging the obvious amount of respect and admiration Dirk had for Roxy. I mean we have a huge piece of dialogue from their post trickster mode conversations on the quest beds from Dirk purely stating how he feels about Roxy that people completely ignore somehow. I think this usually happens to characters that are women though. I know everyone says it, but it is true. Jane gets the exact same treatment of boiling her down to solely her negative aspects. The things I see completely mischaracterising both of them are horrific.

I mean how much more explicit can it get that their relationship is obviously very important to Dirk? But I digress. I think the best or I should say “most interesting” interpretations of their relationship usually come from DirkRoxy shippers actually.

I would be interested to hear about Dirk’s relation to his brother’s theme of time though. I don’t have any thoughts on this and I don’t recall ever hearing anyone talk about it before. If you or anyone else would be willing to enlighten me I’d be thrilled.

[aesdi]

the tragedy of James and Mary Sunderland is one of the most heartbreaking and (most importantly) human stories I’ve ever had the joy in witnessing

[swedenis-h]

Phoenix Tatooine day trip Goes Wrong™️ (X)

This is a little idea where Luke needs something (don’t ask me what) that he can only get on tatooine, so dinluke adventure ensues. The plan is to get there and leave ASAP, but then nostalgia hits and he needs to hit every shop and place he used to as a kid. But you know, “college kids comes back to hometown” syndrome hits and he realizes he’s changed too much. Think of how the holiday season doesn’t feel the same anymore now that you’re an adult, same feeling. AND YES ITS ALSO DUNLUKE BECAUSE I WANT THEM TO KISS AND TALK ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS AND ALSO KISS.

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[chilfucked]

I'm thinkin abt when chilchuck does that cat thing where he looks up at you, like in your header, how he bares his neck by doin that, and how awesome it is that he feels safe enough with the touden party to do that so casually- rghhrgrhhr

dude i think about this all the fucking time. he’s such an expressive character it’s awesome. you can always tell what’s going on with him just by observing his body language

beginning of the series? before everything goes down? he’s open, relaxed. he’s really started to trust the people around again after years of not letting himself

you have him closing himself off after The Incident™️, his anger and frustration, and generally not feeling safe being on full display without needing to say anything

he closes off when he’s worried, scared, or being protective of the people around him

and he opens back up again once he starts getting comfortable with everyone again

i just. i love him so much, i love how no matter how hard he tries to keep people at bay. keep things to himself. he just. can’t. he’s an open book and boy howdy am i reading it

[batbabydamian]

Omg did you see Damian's story in the super pets special 😭?? Like on the one hand it's cute (WIGGLES THE DRAGON NOW CANONICALLY NAMED WIGGLES THE DRAGON LETS GOO) but also so sad?? Between this and the dex-starr story the super pets special had no right to get to me lmao

was bag n boarding comics and thought of your ask, so read Super-Pets: Bitedentity Crisis again 🥺

“Refuge” still makes me wail especially with how Damian addresses each of his pets with sm regret 😭

PKJ needs to bring them back bc i can’t live with this being their last appearance by losing trust in Damian orz THOSE ARE HIS BABIES

Dex-Starr in “The Little Cat” was nice for similar somber reasons BUT i just did a small dive into who exactly Dexter was bc HUH it sounds like it’s better when knowing his history! AND OK YEAH I GOT MORE SAD 😭 TY FOR MENTIONING HIM BUT AWGH 😭

Green Lantern (2005) #55 Dexter swearing revenge on the one that killed his owner…his lil tears… he tried to protect her too!! i feel ill

context for others: Dexter’s owner was killed in a home invasion, and after Dexter was pushed out into the streets, he’s grabbed by randos to dump him in a river for fun - became a red lantern mid-drop 💀 HE’S A GOOD KITTY 😭

also been really into Christopher Mitten’s dreamy style with Dan Watters more storybook-like writing in this and “Aleasa”!!

first and last page of Detective Comics (2016) #1080 backup…phew

sorry for more promo but!! CHRISTOPHER MITTEN AND TRIONA FARRELL ON COLORS GOES HARD

[gristlegrinder]

extremely normal revenant commander with an extremely normal mists entity in their brain. it’s fine

[creativity-deficient]

Why are people always so shocked when South Park handles a topic well?? I’ll see so many articles that are like “wow even SOUTH PARK is calling you guys out” tf you mean? They’ve BEEN doing this??

[sapphicsnzs]

camping with allergies is so adorable especially with a significant other. being outside all day kicking off their allergies. then holding them close by the campfire and having the smoke tickle their nose more. and then finally exhausted after a day of sneezing cuddling into their partner in the tent only to realize there’s so much dust in there. also the idea of not having tissues because you can’t throw them out so having to use a bandana, a shirt, or your partner…

[phantomsies]

literacy, empathy and nuance are dead fucking arts and there really is no coming back from it.

[idontmindifuforgetme]

What is your attachment style & what do you think is the best complimentary style for you?

I have the worst one of them all imo, which is anxious avoidant 🥲 basically a blend of anxious and avoidant tendencies (tho I lean more avoidant). The reason I think it sucks the most is bc these attachment styles are working against each other constantly, so you want closeness w people but you’re also really claustrophobic about it. You’re polarized in both directions & it manifests in inconsistent behavior towards others.

I hate self-help books w a passion, but I did actually read a whole book on attachment styles a couple years ago, back when I thought I didn’t need therapy and could just resolve it all by myself (did not happen lmao). It was written by someone w a PsyD, so I think it was relatively more credible than if it had been written by some fraudulent self-book guru. I also verified w my therapist later that the theory wasn’t just pop psych drivel. It was pretty helpful tbh, but it’s been around for a while so it would be cool if it got supplanted w a theory that relies on more modern research

And I think any attachment style is most complementary w a securely attached person, but obviously most people aren’t just 100% secure—so maybe someone who’s just closer to secure attachment than you are?? Which I unfortunately don’t even adhere to, bc I find myself gravitating to avoidant people more often than not <3 we’re a work in progress it’s fine

[heros-shade-fanclub]

HI IVE HAD A BUSY BUSY WEEK. EOW TRAILER????????

[zibiscusloon]

Wanted to ask, what do you think Gregory's connection to fnaf is?

Anon, I apologize if I’m just dumb but I’m having a hard time getting what this question means.

I’m going to assume (so correct me in comments or the inbox) that you mean who I think Gregory is in the story overall (again please correct me, I have a small brain)

To put it bluntly, he’s just a homeless kid who got dragged into a story that by all means he didn’t want any part in. Given it’s heavily implied he’s homeless and in poverty (or possibly in the foster system given that he’s able to attend school in the books)

He’s rather morally gray, although in most cases his questionable acts were out of self defense. Minus Cassie- assuming of course that it was Gregory at the end which is still rather vague and I’m still on the fence- but if it was, I think it’s more in character for Gregory than fans like to think. He is first and foremost trying to survive, he’s a kid sleeping in a cardboard box, he’s looking out for himself first and foremost (and Freddy as he’s the only stable figure Gregory has in his life)

He makes rather wrong choices for what he views as the right reasons.

He’s an absolute mess of kid, he’s a lil shit, he’s a menace, he’s snarky and rude.

He’s rather bold for being like 12 and going up against several animatronics, a serial killer in the making, and the ghost of a 80s serial killer (or- the Mimic I guess depending on how you wanna look at the new info from the books- not really a fan myself so for now ol Glitchtrap is ol Peepaw Afton-)

Yet at the end he’s just a kid. A child abused by the narrative like so many kids before him. But he works to survive, and live to see another day with his himbo bear dad.

[peaceshire]

I don’t have an NSFW Twitter but love your cross guild ABO idea so please also consider: asymmetrical ruts. Mihawk having to deal with an extremely aggressive and possessive crocodile keeping buggy no further away than on his lap for days — and crocodile having to deal with a hyper sensitive Mihawk who keeps rubbing all over EVERYTHING to mark it and try to get rid of Crocodile’s “scent”.

OR WORSE: relative ruts. Crocodile or Mihawk both go into rut, so neither can leave the other’s territory since Buggy is BOTH of their territories. So instead they have to compete and….loser has to take up roll of omega for the rest of the rit, their rut becoming a “pseudo heat” no chance of pregnancy but otherwise completely sexually submissive, there as an “auxiliary” partner and sex toy for the alpha and omega. An extra home for when the omega is full (crocodile ends up in this position the most whenever their ruts overlap. He would NEVER admit to enjoying the break from work. Of being completely lazy and everything including himself smelling like Buggy and Mihawk.

Also :omega pregnancy whoops. Alphas fighting and competing over whose the father. Neither actually wants it but they’re not letting the other get the baby either. Both trying to convince buggy to announce the baby as “their’s” and not the other’s. Twins. Takes a few months for newborns to have paternity tests. Mihawk is a wire father and crocodile is a cloth father. Mihawk does research on baby formula and ways to relieve buggy of annoying and uncomfortable maternal duties, Crocodile keeps the babies with or without buggy close to him when doing paperwork. Buggy will either wear his coat while holding the kids or Crocodile will like. Keep in in an inner pocket or baby carrier or something. Keeps them warm and smelling like him and encourages them to at least pack-bond with him. (Buggy is falling in love with both his mates. Mihawk draws him hot baths and gives him amazing massages, cooks dinner. Crocodile gets the babies bottle fed and put to sleep. Yes he’s fallen asleep with them, he’s buggy has moved the babies and snuck into crocodile’s lap to sleep together (totally just because he’s worried that with only one secure arm the babies are at risk of rolling/falling away) and he’s Mihawk has followed. The three like a sandwich with Buggy and the babies protectively in the middle

Tests come in and it’s a litter! So one twin is Crocodile’s and the other is Mihawk’s (Mihawk is now VERY mad his baby smells like Crocodile) (it’s ok when the crocodile one grows up he likes uncle Mihawk more anyway and Mihawk is secretly very smug)

(thread referenced here) omg wait I’m gonna go off the rails once again

I’ve never really dug into ABO, so I didn’t realize marking your scent and stuff too is a thing … wait that’s really hot oh no … not me with my scent kink AND piss kink about to explode

Im obsessed with the idea of them competing over marking Buggy and his room … like, imagine Buggy just minding his business during the day, and suddenly Mihawk drags him into a dark corner and forced his hand down his pants, rubbing his dick over Buggy’s palm to make sure the scent is there Omg …

Ofc when Crocodile smells it, he’s annoyed in the fun sort of way, and he’s licking it off of Buggy’s hand until the only smell left is his saliva UGH

Them both taking turns peeing all over Buggy … Buggy is SO ANNOYED he’s so DONE WITH THEIR SHIT swear to god if they pee on him ONE MORE TIME (he’ll do absolutely nothing bc one look at their hot and bothered expressions makes him melt into a little puddle, just like the piss he’s covered innn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Each of their pee having a distinct flavor and smell … Buggy learning to love both, so so much … almost craving it - omg I’m on my lunch break rn I have to stop LOL BUT omg …. this ask has left me a horny mess

[seeminglyseph]

I keep seeing Dimension 20 vs Critical Role one is superior to the other, but honestly, the more they do crossover stuff the more I’m delighted because I love everyone involved.

and yeah I did find out about Dimension 20 because of Critical Role. I think that just proves that like. The rising tide raises all ships and all that jazz… And I hope collaboration helps Dropout recover after Facebook fucked College Humor to death.

And they both introduced me to the work of Aabria Iyengar and she’s been hugely inspirational and so, so entertaining and I am a huge fan and both give me great chances to see her work fuckin magic so.

Let there be collaboration!

[jasontoddiefor]

(ltit pregnancy anon) First of all, I kind of love you for the whole answer. Second, I'm having one of those "I thought it was subtext but it was TEXT all along" moments. One of your screenshot (the one where they embrace while sitting) was one of those I was originally thinking about, but I hadn't noticed the highlight on the stomach???? I'm also worried and excited, but honestly their first kid (... he kind of is) is growing up really well, so I'm hopeful about the whole situation

Bestie it’s so text I’m crying about it

Like, I think fundamentally their kid would be fine bc whenever we do see them co-parent Euiyoung, it’s working out pretty great?

I’d say Euihyun is starting to relax, which is great because it means Euiyoung is not going to have too much of “I can’t cause more problems for hyung” growing up and Taeju. I mean. He’s having a whole arc on how to not be a selfish piece of shit and I loved him during the whole Euiyoung goes missing when he yells at the bio dad like “are you stupid do you know anything about how kids work”

AT THE SAME TIME.

Like. I mean obviously there’s still a choice there, abortion is an option and all, but for once in my life I’m willing to accept the “no this character has so many family issues they’d not want to get an abortion” argument on Euihyun’s part.

Because like, at heart, he really only wants the average family life. For his brother to grow up happy and healthy, being able to play with other kids. A stable job, no worries about money, a home that’s safe and his. A kid does fit in there.

But by god bestie you only just more or less settled on “we are dating”. I think outright choosing to have a baby in the future would be much better for everyone involved mentally?

Tho not less funny in regards to Euiyoung’s age. His nibling would be what? 6 years younger than him? Imagine them going to the park. That’s his brother, that’s the guy he calls uncle, and that’s his nibling who probably calls him big brother bc they’re half a decade apart in age.

But yeah I’m curious to see how this will develop on the story. I’m also the worst person to talk to about stuff like this bc I love doing character studies through the lenses of pregnancy/kid fic.

[sonicfrontiers]

northernlion is like if jerma made sense