#manda answers

[starrylevi]

a scenario of levi's s/o asking what hairstyle he likes the best on them while they're just chilling? (like braid, low/high ponytail, bun, hair down, etc?)

i just think it would be really cute but i totally understand if you don't want to do it 😅 i really love your writing!! <3

This is such a cute idea!!!!! It's short but I hope you like it :)

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“What do you think?” You ask nervously as you walk in front of Levi.

Levi puts down the newspaper he’s reading, the middle of his forehead wrinkling as he tries to figure out what you’re talking about. He comes to the conclusion quickly. “What, your hair?” He raises an eyebrow at you.

You nod quickly. You tried a new hairstyle and wanted to see if Levi would have any comments.

“I really like it. It looks good.”

You sigh exasperatedly. “You say that every time, Levi.”

“Perhaps because it’s true every time?” He says, eyes narrowing, confusion present in them. Yes, he may say the same thing every time but it doesn’t mean he’s lying. Levi’s very observant so he notices any changes, especially when it comes to you. He knows when you switch up your breakfast order, wear a new perfume, and more.

You let out another sigh before taking a seat next to him, turning slightly so you’re facing him. “Don’t you have, like, a preference or something?” You ask him as you bite down on your lower lip, waiting for his answer.

Another raise of his eyebrows. "For your hair?"

You nod.

“As in….” His expression tells you he’s waiting for you to explain.

“Like, do you like my hair best when it’s up, down, in a braid or something?” You ask with a shrug.

“I don’t have one.” He states simply.

“Come on, that’s such a cop out!” You lightly push him on his shoulder.

Levi seems unfazed by your touch and gives you a small shrug. “I don’t.” He repeats, nonchalantly, his eyes briefly taking another look at the new hairstyle.

You cross your arms, pouting, and it makes him chuckle. “What, you don’t like my answer?”

“Nope.”

“I like it the way you like it.”

You roll your eyes at his answer.

He rolls his eyes in turn. “It doesn’t matter how you style your hair, brat. You can be bald for all I care. It doesn’t make a difference to me.” He sees the disappointment in your eyes. You don’t like that answer either. Now it’s his turn to sigh. “But…if it really matters to you, I like it best when your hair is _____ (you can fill in the blank! :)”

“Yeah?” You sit up with renewed energy.

“Mhm.” He nods in response as he gently squeezes your shoulder. “You look great, sweetheart.”

[amandaoftherosemire]

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[mandapandaaaa]

What's your favorite character from The Hunger Games trilogy?

Why do you like this character?

Favorite quote or moment from them?

Please state one (or more) thing which you don't like from them.

Thank you 😊

@curiousnonny

@curiousnonny thanks so much for asking, I love ranting and raving about THG :)

My absolute favorite is and has always been Peeta. I love how Suzanne Collins used her characters to introduce the topic of just war theory to young readers. Or maybe not introduce, but continue a vital discussion. Peeta represents a viewpoint and lifestyle of love that isn't separate from war and tragedy, but a love that blossoms through the struggle and the pain. He fights for love constantly, deliberately, and sometimes violently because that's what is necessary. He fights for a love that isn't just romantic, but a love of humanity, a love of nature, a love of community. He represents hope and perseverence through his whole story, beginning with, not only life under Panem's authority, but also the abuse he faced at his mother's hand. Throughout the story, he remains gentle and I think that's a strength that a lot of people tend to undermine.

I think my favorite moment would be in Catching Fire when he paints Rue for the gamemakers. It's one of the first moments that we get to see him choosing on his own to rebel and to do it in his own way. I think it's a real turning point for him as a character, as well as a turning point in Katniss' view of him.

It's so hard to come up with something that I don't like about him because even his "flaws" are necessary for the plot, so I'm gonna give kind of a cheat answer and say that I think in the movies he lacks depth. We don't get to see a lot of moments that are in the books that shine light on different elements of his personality. He doesn't talk much at all if it's not about Katniss. For instance, I think, a lot of people view Gale as the one who encouraged Katniss to join the rebellion when actually Peeta was the first one to do so. When they're finishing up the victory tour and he and Katniss are talking about the people on the capital drinking the stuff that makes them throw up so they can keep trying the food, he says "maybe we're wrong about trying to subdue things in the districts." So yeah, that isn't a character flaw, it's a fault of the movie makers but that does bother me.

In conclusion, Peeta Mellark isn't just a love interest and I will defend this point until the grave <3

[thereisabearonmyceiling]

Heard you needed lil guys to draw

What about Jaiden since she counts as an mcyt blorbo now? (And her lil birds guys too if you wanna)

ngl i did not have "jaiden of jaiden animations joins quackity's bilingual gay sex island smp" on my 2023 bingo board

[marvelgifs]

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[serendipnpipity]

Ser!! Let's play the phascarade (m)ask game you made! I know you're gonna have good answer for this I feel it in my bones

6. Heliotrope - Favorite dnp moment that makes you believe love is real.

I need to stop pulling a Dan and get out of my head for this before I neglect to post it for a month!! You said it so perfectly in your other ask, so I'll let that speak for me on the whole *soulmates not that souls are a real thing that exist* front. I'd say that doesn't necessarily make me believe love exists, but that makes me believe in some other magic existing woven in the interwebs of the universe.

With that said, the first thing that comes to mind is the Mukbang video, especially that one moment (28:43) when Dan asks "do you ever feel like you don't have a personality" and then Phil gently argues against that train of thought by pointing out *hey, you don't do that around me. bc why would you need to?*

That gets me for two reasons. First, it's that the overarching feeling that there are people out there in the world that you feel safe enough to exist with, without pretense. Without trying to put on a face or worrying you're gonna be judged. Whenever in my life I've realized I found one of those people (and I count my lucky stars, it's happened more than once), it is a special, special reminder that love exists. People will love you and you will be able to love them right back.

Secondly, this moment reminds me of my parents. A lot about dnp's dynamic (minus the um. horny energy. thank god.) reminds me of my parents... but especially this, so much so that it kinda hurts. That's totally something my dad has said to my mom before (and yep! they're another reason I believe in love. have I mentioned before how lucky it is for my life to be so full of love?). But it is such a familiar conversation that it struck a chord in me back when it was first released, and it still does now.

What can I say? The things that make me believe love exist are the smaller moments in our day to day. The everyday ones, the laughter. We need those to live. ❤️

[ablinkntime]

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noooooooooooon you're such a sweetheart

[qualxon]

Have you ever drawn Final Wars Manda? What does he look like in your style?

I haven't drawn him before, so it was fun to come up with a design :D

[swaymarkhugs]

omg your follow back just made my whole life

NO STOP ITTTT that’s so sweet of you to say 😭 I’m sorry it took me so long, I’m on here so sporadically. I’m sending you a big hug 💛💛💛

[starrylevi]

Levi is one of those “ I don’t want a pet ,” people . Until you come home all wide eyed and holding what has to be the ugliest cat he’s ever seen .

He claims he hates the thing , calls it a bastard . But some days when you are coming home if you are quiet you can hear him inside talking to it . Having whole conversations with this cat .

“ I know , I miss them too .”

“ Mreor “

“ Mm ,, we need to trim your nails soon .”

“ mrrp .”

No because you’re so right!!! He would treat this cat better than he treats himself! They would have the healthiest food, the best toys, the comfiest lounge spots!!

Here’s a short but cute little Drabble ♥️

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“What is this?”

“He was tearing up all of our shit so I had to get him a scratching post.”

“This is more than a post, Levi.” You say with bit of a snicker as you gesture to miniature cat castle.

Levi shrugs. “It was the only one they had in stock.”

“I highly doubt that.”

“Look it up yourself then.” He challenges you.

“I bet not every pet store was sold out of a scratching post.” You say, playfully rolling your eyes.

He narrows his eyes at you, crossing his arms. “You’re the one who wanted this dumb cat.”

“Hey, he’s not dumb!” You frown.

A soft meow cuts your conversation short.

“Tch.”

“What is it?”

“He’s hungry and I just fed him.” Levi bends down scoops the kitty up as if he weighs nothing before making his way to the kitchen with the feline friend.

“So you’re going to give him more food?” You ask as you follow behind him.

“He has snacks.” Levi briefly turns his head towards you as he answers.

“Hm. I didn’t get him any snacks.”

“I know.” He carefully places the kitten beside the kitchen cabinet. “I did.”

You try to hide a smirk as you see him open up a bag of treats before placing a few down on the ground. “Alright now, don’t get too greedy.” Levi mumbles as he softly strokes the back of the kitty.

“I think you like him more than I do.” You snicker as you watch him be so careful and tender with the kitten.

“Shush.”

[amandaoftherosemire]

Trick or Treat!

Too cute! Of course you get a treat! It’s a meme I stole! 😄😊💖

[stagefoureddiediaz]

I've been enjoying reading your costume meta. There's lots I don't know or really notice, so it's really insightful to read.

I feel like I need a key or dummies guide to the main themes 😅 I saw the still of Bobby in a blue checked shirt and had to check what that means - foreshadowing and sadness I think? Makes me more impressed with how you keep track of it all!

Hey Manda

Thank you for saying lovely things and I'm so glad you enjoy my meta and that you find it insightful!

I've got a pinned post on my blog which has all the meta posts, including ones about check and stripe theories as well as a bit of colour theory etc as well, so if you haven't read them then feel free to check them out!

As for keeping track of everything - I have an epic spreadsheet, which I update after each episode - Im a bit of a nerd about this, but I really love my spreadsheet - its my baby😂 Its actually more like a bunch of spreadsheets - one for each main and then an additional one for all the recurring cast - they're all fully searchable and mean I can log all the items of costume they wear as well as highlight patterns etc. I also have a spread sheet of graphs for each character which keeps track of colour trends across a season or the series as a whole - see total nerd!!!

I might share them with everyone at the end of season 6, if I can get it to upload as its a bit of a beast! and if its something people would be interested in seeing.

I also love to have more time to write about colour theory - maybe I'll find the time to do so during hiatus if my real life doesn't get busy again!!

thanks for stopping by and feel free to come back and ask any costume questions you might have - I'm always happy to chat about costumes and colour theory! 💜💜💜

[mandapandaaaa]

The Hunger Games characters have some unique names based on many cultures we’ve lived in today.

What’s your favourite character names from THG world? What’s their names meaning?

Bonus questions :

If you’re a fanfic writer writing about characters who lives in Panem, what’s their name gonna be?

If you’re a reader, what’s a name you read in a THG fanfic that stuck with you?

i love any of the plant derived names, but i think rue's name is my favorite. she's named after common rue, also known as "herb of grace." whether it was intentional or not, i love that rue was used in combination with oleander as an antidote to venomous snake bites, snow being the snake as he is regularly compared to throughout the series.

[youmakemyhearthowl]

Your punk Steve is literally making my day. Every time. I'm just ravenous.

Oh my gosh, ahh okay I’m so happy you like him! This makes me so

I can’t wait for you to see what comes next!!

[compo67]

song asks

for @austin-winchester67 who requested all of them, but i do have to get back to this damn paper. so i'm going with...

makes me happy: History Maker by AmaLee (yes, we were born to make history!)

5. is from a popular artist: The Last of the Real Ones by Fall Out Boy (such a bop)

15. i relate to: Jack's Lament and Jack's Obsession from the Nightmare Before Christmas

16. makes me nostalgic: Chocolate Samurai by Fantastic Negrito (it makes me nostalgic for hockey in the bubble, when the Stars were Western Conference champs and made it to the final round of the playoffs)

21. someone recommended to me: Mission Temple Fireworks Stand by Paul Thorn. (the someone is actually Keith DeCandido, who wrote some great SPN paperbacks and had a playlist/song recs in the back of one. soon as i heard Paul, i was hooked. i've seen him 3 times in concert.)

[serendipnpipity]

So sorry ser, im gonna rant like crazy about these fics! I recently made a little art for an astronaut au called "Never Fade Away" by @parentaladvisorybullshitcontent, which I described a little bit but I'll talk some more about it here. Phil's on a pod in outer space, and dan is a ground control agent, who watches Phil's mission log videos and develops a crush! I reallyyy liked this concept because it reminds me of how dnp actually met, where dan watches phil through a screen and becomes fond that way, then he reaches out with messages online to get his attention, and then they videocall each other and get to know each other like that! But with a spacey twist lol. But it was super fun (pj's there too!). Aside from that one, last month I wanna say, I read a fic called "The Body Electric" by @adorkablephil. This was while I was super obsessed with a cyber punk dnp au, which I think I've talked to you about before, haha! I wouldn't classify this as cyber punk tho, because it takes place in the modern world, but it still has some of those computer vibes. The premise is that phil, a filmmaker, accidently downloads a virus that calls itself Dan, and an intrigued phil leaves the virus on the computer and they bond. I got attached to virus dan, he's like a curious computer program that doesn't understand human things all the way, but clearly feels emotions, and wants to understand love. This one has a smut heavy chapter, but it's skippable, which I believe you said you tend to do (I don't personally read a lot of smut either, its just not my thing so I cant speak for that part too much). It genuinely tugs at your Heartstrings so much at the end, but it resolves in a hopeful way :) other than those two, I've really just been going off your recs lol! So thank you for sharing those. I'll let you know if I find any more that aren't on the list though!

Have a good rest of your night(?) Ser!!

Please never apologize for your long asks, Manda, I love reading them! Loving the sci fi vibes of these selections, and I definitely remember the astronaut Phil sketch you shared earlier. Honestly, it makes me want to draw astronaut!Phil too bc you made the whole thing so so cute. Maybe I should read the fic first.

Yayyy I'm glad somebody's enjoying the fic rec masterlist!! I'll very likely update it soon, prob whenever I read these two. I hope you also have a great rest of your night!! (btw I'm 87% sure we're in the same time zone bc of some other post way back lol)