#monument to justice

[phoenixiancrystallist]

Forspoken Photo Dump 205: Junoon; The Blossomwoods, Part 2

[to-be-a-dreamer]

A brain dump of thoughts after Agatha All Along ep 6:

Okay but like. The parallels between Agatha and Billy that we get to see now????

Both of their mothers chose to protect other people, complete strangers, over their own children??? Like. We know Wanda made the right choice, sacrificing her family for the greater good, but in her own twisted way did Evanora believe she was doing the same? Did she ever love her daughter? On some deep level, beneath the anger and hatred and warped sense of justice did it hurt her to try to kill her own child? She believed Agatha would bring countless death and destruction, that she was destined to be evil. As warped as her justifications were did she see it as a selfless sacrifice like Wanda's? Does that make it right? Does Billy have as much reason as Agatha to be angry with his mother for choosing to let him and his brother die? Do her truly selfless intentions matter to a child was just desperate to survive? Will he be able to forgive Wanda before that resentment is used against him? Is Agatha just trying to manipulate him by taunting him about Wanda or does she truly see a bit of herself in a child whose mother tried to kill him? (Edited)

Both of them were forced to do something horrible just to survive??? Agatha had to murder her own family. Billy had to steal the body of a boy who had just died. He had to pretend to be the child of these poor unsuspecting parents who just want their son back. Who have no idea their child is dead. The Kaplans will never get to bury William. He has to look them in the eye every single day knowing he's not really their son but what else was he supposed to do? He hates what he's doing to these people but what choice did he have? Could he even control it or did his soul instinctively seek out a new vessel to protect itself? Agatha was just a child who didn't want to die. Billy was just a child who didn't want to die. Were they selfish? Could they control it? Can we truly blame them if they could?

Both of them do terrible things when they feel backed into a corner or overwhelmed or emotional??? Things that they come to regret as soon as the emotions clear??? Billy looked horrified when he finally realized what he had done to Lilia and Jen but he's an intensely powerful and traumatized child who was overcome with grief and anger. Do we really think every single one of Agatha's kills was 100% self-defense? Do we really think she never killed someone in a fit of anger only to regret it after? And maybe Agatha has come to accept and embrace that now but she must have been like Billy when she was young. (Billy is literally the same age Agatha was when she killed her coven and was even younger when he took William's body) She must have been horrified at her power, at the things she did when she felt trapped. She must have bent over backward trying to defend herself and justify her own actions before realizing no one would believe she didn't want to do those things so she might as well embrace her power to its fullest potential ("I'm not that nice").

Both of them are walking the road for someone they lost??? I know Agatha says she's on the road for her power back but that's not how the road works, right? It doesn't give you what you want it gives you what you're missing. I think if Agatha was really able to get anything at all in the world, it wouldn't be her magic. Agatha is looking for Nicky. Billy is looking for Tommy. I don't know if either of them will really get that at the end but they are absolutely in this for the same reason.

I know there are mixed responses to this episode (at least when I first scrolled through the tag) but I for one really enjoyed it. I was really worried they were going to half-ass the explanation for why Billy was being Like This and fuck up one of the only queer Marvel Comics characters but comparing his actions to Agatha's and showing us this kid who is SO MUCH like how Agatha must have been when she was his age is so much fun actually. Like, it would have been really great but pacing-wise we probably couldn't have spent the necessary time going back into Agatha's past and diving deep into her progression from "scared child who does horrible things out of desperation for survival" to "cutthroat witch who is more than eager to hurt and betray others for her own personal gain". But we get to see it happen to Billy over the rest of the season and maybe even multiple MCU projects!!! Or maybe we'll get to see him make different choices. Maybe Agatha will be able to give him the chance no one gave her. Maybe history doesn't have to repeat itself. Maybe Billy's journey will give Agatha the chance to change her own story once and for all.

Idk this is really rambly and maybe my opinion will change as I think about it more but my first reactions are positive. Yeah on a meta level it sucks that the wlw couple is moving so slowly in their own show while the young, conventionally attractive mlm couple got to kiss within their first few minutes of screentime and they probably could have put in the effort to intentionally combat the miserable lesbians trope. But on a story level, I'm personally glad they're not rushing Agatha and Rio's arc. They're definitely going to get their moment but the reason they're so compelling is because of their history and the tragedy between them. We don't have all the details of what really happened between them yet but I don't think it's something you can just kiss and make up about. Billy and Eddie are teenagers with no real baggage between them. Agatha and Rio have possibly centuries of hurt and anger and betrayal to work through Let Them Cook! It'll be that much sweeter and their relationship is one of the CORE overarching plots of the show you don't want them to rush it. (Also I personally am too ace for the "we're gonna make up by having hot sex about it" type of conflict resolution and would have hated if Agatha and Rio were intimate before sorting at least some of their shit out but that's just me ik a lot of people would have enjoyed it and I'm sure it could have been really compelling but I actually cannot stand those kinds of plots most of the time.)

Also just keep in mind that the only other named queer characters we've had in the MCU literally ever are Phastos and Ben in the Eternals and like. Yeah it shouldn't have taken this long for a queer lead but the massive jump??? We went from one character (out of like ten mains) whose partner has minimal personality traits and like five minutes of screen time to a show with two main character on-screen queer romances!!!! In the Marvel Cinematic Universe??? And one of them is a season-long complex and interesting story that is a central plot of the series and not just half-baked fanservice!!! And one is just sweet innocent love between kids who care about each other!!! I do wish wlw stories didn't always have to come with attractive cis gay men but do y'all understand how huge this is for the MCU????? It shouldn't have taken this long and we can definitely criticize the negative tropes the show falls victim to but net positive progress is always something to be happy about. If you're not familiar with the greater MCU and the history of Marvel in general just understand that this is actually insane for them and I'm so excited for the doors that just opened for future queer storylines, but that can only happen if we show Marvel that, yes we do want queer characters being openly intimate on screen. Be happy for Billy, keep being happy for Agatha and Rio during all stages of their story and maybe we'll get to see more of this!!!

[folkofthecorner]

When the character seems really interesting, yet is kind of irrelevant in the series

(this is talking about molly avenue)

[feralweapon]

Warmth. Besides Logan was a body. Who it was didn’t matter. Not anymore. That’s what it was most nights. Anyone who was willing. Just someone to feed the starving loneliness. That’s why, when that person stirred beside him, he hardly flinches. No. He’s used to that song and dance.

As his hand grazed a firm muscle, Logan pauses.

Oh. Male.

Not new territory there. While he was used to a more supple and soft body beside him after a binge, a man wasn’t an unwelcome presence either.

Logan opened his eyes and drearily glanced at the surroundings. This…. wasn’t the mansion… The stench of liquor and sweat hung in the room. The headache from the hangover was almost gone just as quickly as it came. But suddenly, something familiar. No. Someone.

He almost falls off the bed when his senses finally catch up to him.

"Oh fuck. Fuck! Shit. No fucking way."

@magnetic-regent-magneto | the morning after

[obsidianandblacksatin]

Standing tall at North Carolina A&T State University, the February One Monument honors the Greensboro Four and their courageous stand for civil rights. This powerful symbol of change reminds us of the enduring impact of their bravery and determination. Read more about their legacy in my blog post: https://americatbe.wordpress.com/2024/10/03/honoring-courage-the-february-one-monument-in-north-carolina/

[bardengarde]

You are the patron saint of those people and places within a country torn asunder who time might have forgotten if not for your bright and brilliant mind. (I think your special interests are neat :D )

Hi I'm in SHAMBLES over this🥺🥺🥺

This is incredibly kind to say, thank you so much

[twiichii]

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in LA (Tongva / Los Angeles Region)

This month, I am hiking to fundraise for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)! Support the journey here: Through Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/twiichiiThrough NPCA Fundraiser: https://give.npca.org/fundraiser/5852280 Hi all, how are you doing? It may be fall, but I hope you all are rising! Autumn is the perfect season to rest and connect with loved ones in community. It’s…

[art-allegory]

Allegory of Memory

Title: Allegory of Memory of Stadholder Frederik Hendrik )1584-1647) with a Portrait of His WIdow Amalia of Solms Braunfels (1602-1675)

Artist: Govert Flinck (Dutch, 1615–1660)

Date: 1654

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Prince William V Gallery, Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague

Depicted People

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau 

Amalia of Solms-Braunfels

Description

Portrait of Amalia of Solms-Braunfels as widow; allegory on the memory of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. The princess is dressed in black with an opened book on her lap. On her right an allegorical figure wearing a helmet and holding a palm branch. A second allegorical figure, Hope, is kneeling in front of the princess holding an anchor and a flowering orange twig. Over them an angel flies pointing at the sky. In the background a monument with the statue of Frederick Henry in armor, being crowned with a laurel wreath by a flying putto. Two corners of the monument are adorned with statues of Justice and Fortitude (two of the four cardinal virtues). In the distance a phoenix arising from the ashes of its predecessor.

[woozapooza]

Guys, I have been using ff.net without an account since probably 2011 or maybe even earlier, but today I made an account specifically because this story took my breath away and even though it's 16 years old and the author hasn't posted anything since 2018 I just couldn't NOT leave a extremely sappy and verbose comment about how much I loved it. If you love Melfi even 5% as much as I do (or maybe if you love her even less than that—5% of how much I love her is still a LOT of love) I can't recommend this highly enough. Okay thanks for listening, I'm going to go cry some more now.

[smww4ever]

In the Halls of Justice, a monument to SuperWonder.

[petrichal]

Garp's jacket flip, the WEJ, Morgans one-shotting a cipher pol agent, things happening in the Reverie, oh episode 957 is a MASTERPIECE

[phoenixiancrystallist]

Forspoken Photo Dump 261 BONUS: Visoria Castle Skyline, Part 1

[cozypixelfluff]

"Statue of Liberty" acrylic painting.

Happy 4th of July! In honor of this national holiday, democracy, and the ideals of liberty and opportunity granted to the citizens of the United States, I decided to paint this study of the Statue of Liberty. While I have never seen the Statue of Liberty in person, I have admired it from afar, and I appreciate that it represents friendship between nations, as well as serving as a welcoming beacon for immigrants arriving from abroad. Today, the Statue of Liberty still serves as a poignant reminder to never lose hope of securing justice, liberty, and human rights, even though the current political climate often makes it feel like a struggle. Just remember, we as a nation can always improve and make progress towards a better future!

Also, I'd like to credit Ronile, who took the lovely reference photo I drew my inspiration from. I often appreciate having real references that aren't necessarily AI generated when painting a particular subject. So, thank you!

If you enjoyed my painting, art prints and t-shirts are available in my CozyPixelFluff stores of Redbubble and TeePublic. (Link in bio.)

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[maykrisms]

⨀ - Tags

[blindinghope]

the disney+ thumbnail for revenge of the sith GOES SO HARD!! i'm very excited to watch but also a little sad because that means i'll be done the original star wars movies soon😭

[exopelagic]

thinking abt the horror inherent to cornfields again. maybe I’m just british and have never seen cornfields (I know we DO grow it over here but I haven’t like. seen it) but the thought of an annual crop plant growing THAT TALL (average 2.5m/8ft) for us to just eat the grain feels viscerally wrong. wheat is like 1.2m/4ft you can exist in a wheat field but corn will swallow you whole