#neo nickel

[thea-js-thea]

the moon will sing a song for me !

thea js thea!! taken by my KING @neo-nickel 💜 former immortal maiden. arabella by arctic moneys irl!! i shine only with the light you gave me !

[tiedsh0es]

doodles doodles

(redrew my pfp but Im too attached to change it)

[neokonewman]

Those type of People: I hate how pale the human!Alastor concept is because he’s supposed to be a mixed race and looks pale as f•ck! He’s basically a white man! Gross!

Me, a mixed black person who has the near exact skin tone as most of the interpretations of human!Alastor: …

[sevbutfandoms]

More electrogear shipping for the pokemon yume nation‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ they're canon at this point, pokemon just doesn't want to admit it yet💥💥

[jentlemahae]

[airybcby]

if you’re still doing the spotify wrapped and bllk pairings could i ask for mine?? my top artist was lana del rey and my top song was california (by lana del rey ofc)!! if you have too many already then no worries

i’m all good to keep doing them!!

if your top artist was lana del rey and your top song was california, i’d pair you with…

barou shoei

જ⁀♡⊹｡° i didn't say a thing

♡ a/n — for my spotify wrapped event - masterlist -

♡ content — shoei barou x gn! reader, gn! reader, best friend! reader, mentions of before barou went to blue lock, set in the neo egoist league

♡ synopsis — barou shoei wasn't someone who was always cruel, but the only one who knew that was you, and all of that was just memories now.

You always knew Shoei Barou wasn’t the kind of man who needed anyone. At least, that’s what he wanted people to believe.

From the outside, he was a fortress—unshakable and resolute, every movement purposeful, every word cutting. But you knew better. You always had.

There was a time when you were his sanctuary, his safe harbor away from the constant grind of trying to be the best. You saw the man beneath the ambition, the one who held you a little too tightly when he thought you were asleep, the one who let his walls crack just enough to tell you that he dreamed of more than just soccer.

But that was a long time ago.

When he left for Blue Lock, you thought you understood. It was his chance to finally prove himself, to take everything he wanted and make it his. You were proud of him, even as the distance between you grew. You told yourself it was fine when the calls slowed down, then stopped altogether. You told yourself it was fine when he didn’t come back, not even for a visit.

But it wasn’t fine.

Now, years later, sitting in the quiet of your small apartment, you stared at the TV. Barou’s name echoed across the screen as the camera zoomed in on his face—stoic as always, his teammates swarming him after another flawless play. He didn’t even flinch at their celebrations, brushing them off like they were nothing.

You wondered if he still thought of you.

If he remembered the nights you’d spend talking about anything and everything, your laughter filling the room. If he ever thought about the way he’d press his forehead to yours and promise that he’d make it, that all of this—his relentless drive, his sacrifices—would be worth it in the end.

You hadn’t believed him back then, but now? Watching him like this, it was impossible to deny. Shoei Barou had become everything he’d ever wanted.

And yet, as you watched the screen, a part of you wondered if it was enough for him. If he was happy.

You weren’t.

The last time you saw him, he hadn’t even said goodbye. No explanation, no promises to come back. Just a fleeting glance over his shoulder, and then he was gone.

Now, all you had were the memories. The way he’d once looked at you like you were the only thing that mattered. The way he’d once whispered your name like it was sacred.

But people changed. Barou had changed.

Still, as the game ended and the screen faded to black, you couldn’t stop yourself from thinking what you told yourself to never imagine.

If he ever came back...

you'd be here waiting for him.

It was foolish, maybe even pathetic. But the truth was, no matter how much time passed, no matter how many times you told yourself to let him go, you knew you’d never stop waiting.

Because even if he’d left you behind, he’d taken a part of you with him.

And you weren’t sure if you’d ever get it back.

if i had a nickel for each time i've written barou for a song named california for this event...i'd have two nickels

i hope you liked it!

likes, comments, and reblogs are appreciated!

[cerealandchoccymilk]

also the ones that are like "mouth hurty ow. wtf!!" of course

the good vocaloid songs are the ones that have you opening the dictionary for every other line

[cosmo-production]

if had nickel for every time this happens I could buy a house

neo's not homophobic they just want them to get a dang room

[the-silver-cookie-thief]

Neo and Weiss

(Note: This discussion contains spoilers from Roman Holiday)

RWBY's rise from a small nickel-and-dime web series to an expansive universe with a passionate fandom can be attributed to any number of winning aspects. Perhaps none more so than its powerful storyline built upon complex character interactions and even deeper allusions and symbology. But while these canonical interactions have shaped the fandom, we should not forget how influential less-developed relationships have been. Whether they be rareships or simply characters who have never/rarely interacted on screen, we have seen an outpouring of fan-created art, stories, and discussions dedicated to creating these connections. Today, I would love to explore two characters, rarely associated with each other and yet are almost mirror images of each other. Two girls who grew up under similar conditions but decided to walk completely disparate paths.

Childhood - Spoiled and Neglected

Both Trivia Vanille (who would become Neopolitan) and Weiss Schnee were born to rich families and highly influential families within Atlas and Vale respectively. While they were spoiled beyond measure, both were ironically deprived of the one thing they needed most, the right to self-determination. They were abused by their fathers and neglected by their mothers. Both Jacque Schnee and Jimmy Vanille cared for their daughters but always put their own political ambitions above the good of their family and society (both of whom also colluded with criminal elements to gain prestigious governing positions... for a heavy price). And when Weiss and Trivia rebelled, they were imprisoned within their own rooms (until they escaped).

Likewise, Willow and Carmel loved their daughters but failed to protect them from their vengeful fathers. In Willow's case, it was a tragic tale of abuse and depression. Carmel was more manipulative and self-absorbed. Regardless, the abuse and neglect that they received left them scarred.

Despite their similar upbringings, there are still notable differences in their circumstances. First, Trivia was an only child with no friends and little contact with anyone other than her parents, who she felt disconnected with. By contrast, Weiss had two siblings. This changed the nature of their loneliness. For Trivia, the mansion was a forlorn and friendless environment. For Weiss, family life was hostile and bitter; while most non-family members (except for Klein) were either detached or sought to exploit her for their own ambitions.

Loneliness and Pain

Both Trivia and Weiss were deeply lonely. And yet, the way they handled their loneliness was completely separate. Weiss internalized her misery, hiding it under an icy and imperious facade. Trivia could not be more different. While Weiss was introspective, internalizing the isolation, Trivia externalized her trauma to create an imaginary friend named Neo. And just like her mismatched eyes, her personality was split between these two personas.

This loneliness was symbolized by glass for both of them. For Weiss, it was looking into the mirror and seeing someone she didn't recognize. While for Trivia, it was the use of illusions, especially illusions of breaking glass. Both of them are noticeably asymmetrical as well, symbolizing how neither was the 'perfect' heir to their family names.

This all comes back to their upbringing. In addition to simply being two, very different people, Weiss was a very public figure. In addition to the hostile family atmosphere, she was also shown off like a prized gem. She sang, she fought, and most likely, she socialized. She represented the family and had the mantle of responsibility thrown upon her shoulders from a young age, causing her to draw in upon herself. By contrast, Trivia's parents were ashamed of here. Between her muteness, mismatched eyes, and 'shameful' semblance (in contrast to Weiss's singing voice and lauded semblance), she was hidden from the public face. She was kept a secret from all but a few, paid-off associates. As a result, she lashed out and externalized her frustration.

School, Love, and Revenge

School offered an escape for both Weiss and Trivia but they had wildly different experiences. Trivia didn't get to choose her school and was forced into a hostile environment where every girl sought to manipulate others to reach their ends (much like Weiss's upbringing). Weiss chose her school and in doing so, managed to escape her loneliness and expand her world horizons. But one thing it gave them in common: it was through this experience that they found that special someone who they could finally connect with. Trivia's relationship with Roman was fraught at first, neither trusting the other. And well, we know the history between Ice Queen and Crater Face, and wild and beautiful story that has evolved from that one tenuous moment.

School was also a turning point for both of them. It was where they developed their semblances and set them up for the conflicts ahead (as a side note, the headmaster/headmistress of each institution also proved more duplicitous than they seemed). It set them both up on a wild journey that would eventually lead them back home for one final confrontation with their fathers. Both ending quite spectacularly, if with very different tones. But while Weiss had the opportunity to make up with her mother and siblings, Neo became further traumatized by her parents' deaths and her role in it. It was through this trauma that she abandoned Trivia and became Neopolitan.

The Path They Walk

I am fascinated by how parallel their stories are and yet completely opposite. Their childhoods were steeped in wealth, neglect, and loneliness. They both found that one special person who could rescue them from their loneliness. And yet, while Neo may be more powerful, there is little doubt in my mind that Weiss is stronger. Neo's semblance was all about hiding from her pain, while Weiss's was built upon her progression as a person (e.g., how her ability to summon the Nevermore despite never having slain it is representative of her trust in Ruby). Both are highly empathetic. Yet while Neo uses her empathy to exploit other people. To understand their habits and motives so that she can convincingly imitate or exploit them (for example, how she thoroughly understood Ruby's greatest fears and weaknesses and used this psychological understanding to torture her). By contrast, Weiss is not just empathetic, she actually sympathizes with other people.

Weiss looked into the mirror and overcame her darkness. She created relationships with a community of people, despite her social awkwardness and frosty aloofness. And when that one person who was most special to her died, she carried on. Her trust in Ruby and her ideals drove her forward. By contrast, Neo was never able to overcome her various traumas. She was consumed by her reflection, becoming Neopolitan and allowing 'Trivia' to die (albeit, Neo was always a part of her). Neo was never able to recover from Roman's death, not until the very end. Weiss found happiness, connection, and purpose, while Neo was left empty after exacting her revenge. What if their roles had been reversed, how would that story have turned out?

Anyways, I hope you will excuse me if I missed other salient connections between them. My writing may be obnoxiously verbose but my analytical abilities are perhaps mediocre. If you are actually still reading this rambling mess, thank you! That is very Weiss of you!

[xshinina]

Neo TWEWY spoilers (to quote Phineas and Ferb): If I had a nickel for everytime Neku befriended someone who killed him with a gun, I would have two nickels. It’s not a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[burnttoastlife]

Decided I want to see this debate

[duckprintspress]

Meet Some of Duck Prints Press’s Transgender Authors!

Today, March 31st 2024, is Transgender Day of Visibility! We’re celebrating by shining the spotlight on 11 trans authors who’ve published with us, and three more who are contributing to projects that are in the pipeline. Duck Prints Press works with many trans creators, but we never disclose such information without explicit permission – there are way more than 11 trans folks working with us, but the people highlighted in this post all opted in to be included: they’re here, they’re trans, and they’re happy for y’all to know that about them!

Most of these authors have published more than one work with Duck Prints Press; we’re mostly highlighting one story each for this post, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to read!

Aether Beyond the Binary is our most recent anthology (Kickstarted in January, expected to go up for sale in late spring or early summer). About half the contributors are transgender or genderqueer, including four who volunteered to be included in this post!

S. J. Ralston, who contributed the story Razzmatazz, about a dystopian Hollywood where robots of long-dead stars are forced to make movies, and about the non-binary mechanic who services them.

Kelas Lloyd, who contributed the story True, about a non-binary teen going to a remedial camp to help them learn to channel aether.

Catherine E. Green, who contributed the story To Hold the World Close, about an established non-binary couple working together to try to take down a corporation that’s trying to control access to the world-wide aether network.

Zel Howland, who contributed the story Flower and Rot, about a world where channeling aether causes human bodies to sprout plants, and about the people who sprout fungi instead.

Meet the other contributors, too!

All of our anthologies have had trans contributors; highlighted here also is And Seek (Not) to Alter Me: Queer Fanworks Inspired by Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” contributed to by Adrian Harley (a character study of modern-day Benedick’s coming out as a trans man) and Nickel J. Keep (a wlw historical story about the characters returning home after serving in World War 2).

You can read about all the contributors to Aether Beyond the Binary here.

And other works by our trans authors…

Of Loops and Weaves by Catherine E. Green: a trans woman works on a knit for her crush.

Sarisa by N. C. Farrell: a bigender he/she mecha mechanic navigates the challenges of a new pilot arriving on the ship. (N. C. Farrell also contributed to our anthology She Wears the Midnight Crown.)

Whispers of Atlantis: A Tale of Discovery and Belonging by Neo Scarlett: a family subjected to bullying because of their mixed elvish/human heritage seek a new places to live.

Chrysopoeia by Zel Howland: what happens when a witch is trapped with her personal demon…

Many Drops Make a Stream by Adrian Harley: one of only four novels Duck Prints Press has released so far, Many Drops Make a Stream introduces the shapeshifter Droplet as she and carpenter Azera search for Azera’s kidnapped friend.

A Shield for the People by Puck Malamud: a trans Jewish man uses his powers to protect the common people from the creatures of the night. (Puck Malamud also contributed to our anthology Add Magic to Taste.)

This Treatment for Chronic Pain has an Unbelievable Side Effect! by Xianyu Zhou: a man gets more than he bargained for when he participates in an experimental treatment plan for his chronic pain… (spicy!) (Xianyu Zhou also contributed to our anthology Aim For The Heart: Queer Fanworks Inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s “The Three Musketeers.”)

LA Photographs Itself by YF Ollwell: a steamy erotica story set in 1970s LA, about an encounter between a photographer and a trans actor.

And we’ve got upcoming projects featuring even more trans authors!

Our next anthology, Many Hands: An Anthology of Polyamorous Erotica is slated to Kickstart in April or May and includes several trans authors, including YF Ollwell, Cedar McCafferty-Svec, and Alex Bauer! Cedar also has a story coming to the Duck Prints Press Patreon this coming week. Meet all the contributors to Many Hands.

The third installment in our Queer Fanworks Inspired By… series, A Truth Universally Acknowledged: Queer Fanworks Inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” also includes creators who chose to participate in this post: May Barros, who is an artist, and Xianyu Zhou!

So come check out Duck Prints Press, an indie press that works with fancreators to publish their original works, and support some awesome trans creators this Transgender Day of Visibility!

[tiedsh0es]

Y are there still people who think Nickel and Suitcase need to talk 😔she's made it pretty clear she doesn't want anything to do with him

[fictional-actors-bracket]

Fictional media bracket, Round 1A.8

Propaganda under the cut:

The Steel Samurai: "A TV show about the Steel Samurai, a hero who has to continuously fight against his nemesis, the Evil Magistrate! Technically intended for children, the games repeatedly also show adults being hardcore fans of the show.

In the very first game Phoenix defends the main actor of the show, Will Powers, when he is falsely accused of murder and after that, fun little references to the show can be found in all subsequent games, be it Phoenix's ringtone being the theme of the show or the fan merch secret fanboy Edgeworth has in his office.

In-universe, the show is quite popular and also has a number of spinoffs:

The Pink Princess

The Nickel Samurai

A stage play in which the Steel Samurai and the Pink Princess are married and have a son named the Iron Infant

a knockoff tv show called The Plumed Punisher: Warrior of Neo Twilight Realm that even has a suspiciously similar theme song"

Darkwing Duck: [No propaganda submitted]

[sevbutfandoms]

Nickell and some Kanto gym leaders in pokemon onesies :3

[hotjaneaustenmenpoll]

Am I here to bring some 2008 Brandon propaganda? huh, I am. My younger self would be so disappointed in me. But then writing propaganda for underdogs is fun!

Someone brought up Alan Rickman's voice as being one of the main attractions of his portrayal of Brandon -the same can be said about David Morrissey! Hear him reading a poem, or a short story! His voice was my only inducement to get through the PI Billy Rucker radio dramas, which I wouldn't recommend to the public at large because they deal with really dark subject matter and they do it in a neo-noir style that makes it harder, so... I digress.

As another side note/digression, if I had a nickel for every time colonel Brandon was played by an actor who is mainly known for playing villains, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't much, but it is weird that it happened twice.

And speaking of villain typecast actors in Austen roles, I feel one can say of Morrissey's Brandon the same I say about Mark Strong's Mr Knightley, re: the writing. The sins of Andrew Davies loom as large as his legend.

I think he has great moments when the script allows it -the way he goes through all the inflections and changes of emotion during the reveal of the Eliza backstory to Elinor is really subtle and skilled.

We also get a couple scenes of this Brandon having a special concern for Eliza jr -he goes visit her:

She's clearly a beloved person to him!

And we have this little moment when they arrive at Cleveland, and Mrs Palmer introduces her baby son to them, and we can feel he's thinking of the tragedy of his Elizas.

Yes this was mostly about David Morrissey's voice, but in my defense it is THAT good.

Willoughby (1995) Vs Colonel Brandon (2008)