#not super special and important at all!

[monty-glasses-roxy]

Roxy: I'm pretty normal honestly.

Roxy: Despite what my maximum security clearance and my eyes that see through walls may say about me.

[noodles-and-tea]

i assume your favorite mario character is princess peach? 😂

Not to be basic but It’s actually Mario

[xxcyberghostxx]

au where bill realizes he's losing in the weirdmageddon and uses his newfound control over time to place himself in the twin's lives wayyyyy before they get to gravity falls in order to manipulate them into trusting him

[anarkhebringer]

Zenos, who is relying on vague advice about "love languages" after hearing his boyfriend mention a cheesy obscure eroge a single time while he was in the room

[sonknuxadow]

i dont like the concept of only male hedgehogs being able to go super because gender locking that sort of thing just feels weird and pointless but it does have potential to be kinda funny when combined with the idea of sonic being trans like imagine during the events of the second game he hasnt really officially come out/transitioned yet but hes able to go super anyway because the chaos emeralds somehow magically knew sonic was a boy before sonic himself fully realized it and like 5 minutes after that whole thing is over hes like tails i have to trans my gender immediately

[sysig]

I can’t stop drawing tiny Watchdogs (Patreon)

[wineassassin]

key aspects of my very in depth, intensely developed muse who i have been writing on and off since 2013 and have done a tremendous amount of research on to make him the most incredibly detailed muse known to man:

british

assassin

six foot five

likes red wine

literally incapable of shutting up to the point where it's going to annoy the everloving shit out of you

likes shakespeare

wears a jockstrap

profit

[angy-grrr]

There is gonna be more than that coming from the poll, but whatever it is vote Kacchan/Deku for best hero. Idc who wins i just need them to be together again

if they just announced it today without saying anything before, I would probably immediately do it.

Right now im just bitter because of the hype -I thought it would at least slightly relate to the actual story (adaptations of other stories, extra content for the volume which once again may I remind everyone is extremely short, almost half what a manga volume usually looks which is a huge problem).

This disappointed me extremely, as its not even related to any content from the manga beyond the characters it uses. I get that many ppl will work on this, and that artist will get excited over being able to get the spotlight, some will be able to ask specific questions, and a character will get a statue and a movie.

Still extremely disappointed because of the "special project will be announced on the 5th *wink wink*".

I can't feel excitement over it as, in my mind, I lost something that felt better -more content related to the story. So at best this would be "oh cool I can try it", a feeling pretty similar to the other announcements -not my favorite thing in the world, but I wont reject it and try to see what comes out of it.

This isnt at best to me right now

[skitskatdacat63]

Okay I finally have some finished drawings of them haha. I swear I have a regular art style, chibis are just easier okay!!!!

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[the-busy-ghost]

Alright uninformed rant time. It kind of bugs me that, when studying the Middle Ages, specifically in western Europe, it doesn’t seem to be a pre-requisite that you have to take some kind of “Basics of Mediaeval Catholic Doctrine in Everyday Practise” class. 

Obviously you can��t cover everything- we don’t necessarily need to understand the ins and outs of obscure theological arguments (just as your average mediaeval churchgoer probably didn’t need to), or the inner workings of the Great Schism(s), nor how apparently simple theological disputes could be influenced by political and social factors, and of course the Official Line From The Vatican has changed over the centuries (which is why I’ve seen even modern Catholics getting mixed up about something that happened eight centuries ago). And naturally there are going to be misconceptions no matter how much you try to clarify things for people, and regional/class/temporal variations on how people’s actual everyday beliefs were influenced by the church’s rules. 

But it would help if historians studying the Middle Ages, especially western Christendom, were all given a broadly similar training in a) what the official doctrine was at various points on certain important issues and b) how this might translate to what the average layman believed. Because it feels like you’re supposed to pick that up as you go along and even where there are books on the subject they’re not always entirely reliable either (for example, people citing books about how things worked specifically in England to apply to the whole of Europe) and you can’t ask a book a question if you’re confused about any particular point. 

I mean I don’t expect to be spoonfed but somehow I don’t think that I’m supposed to accumulate a half-assed religious education from, say, a 15th century nobleman who was probably more interested in translating chivalric romances and rebelling against the Crown than religion; an angry 16th century Protestant; a 12th century nun from some forgotten valley in the Alps; some footnotes spread out over half a dozen modern political histories of Scotland; and an episode of ‘In Our Time’ from 2009. 

But equally if you’re not a specialist in church history or theology, I’m not sure that it’s necessary to probe the murky depths of every minor theological point ever, and once you’ve started where does it end? 

Anyway this entirely uninformed rant brought to you by my encounter with a sixteenth century bishop who was supposedly writing a completely orthodox book to re-evangelise his flock and tempt them away from Protestantism, but who described the baptismal rite in a way that sounds decidedly sketchy, if not heretical. And rather than being able to engage with the text properly and get what I needed from it, I was instead left sitting there like:

And frankly I didn’t have the time to go down the rabbit hole that would inevitably open up if I tried to find out

[gay-caesar-truther]

Here we goo- Shepherd and Brutus backstory

General content warning for slavery, abuse, and violence (You know, normal Legion Things)

They were born into a tribe that originated in Mexico- and was primarily nomadic herders, but eventually settled in the northern New Mexico/ Texas area where they raised a variety of animals and experimented with the domestication and cultivation of various wasteland plants. (Mostly an agricultural society- Trading excess with surrounding tribes for things they couldn't produce on their own)

Their tribe was conquered by The Legion when Shepherd was 2 and Brutus was 7- The tribe didn't go willingly, and a lot people died including the boys father, and the rest were taken into slavery or were to be trained as Legionaries.

Both boys lived as slaves with their mother and remaining family for about a decade. When Shepherd was 11 and Brutus 16. There mother fucked up and embarrassed their master in front of a Centurion - He was furious and quickly turned violent. Brutus, wanting to project both his mother and his brother used to commotion to grab a machete from a nearby Legionaries and attack- He was able to take their master by surprise, injuring him, then fled from the camp.

He survived on his own out in the wasteland- eating plants and small critters, before being tracked down by the Frumentarii and brought before Caesar for punishment. Brutus was threatened with crucifixion but used the opportunity to plead the case that his master should be executed along side him for bringing shame to the legion due to being wounded by an untrained trained child.

Kinda amused by his gall, and seeing potential Caesar obliged- executing their master, and ordering that Shepherd and Brutus be put through training. Brutus made use of his stature and natural strength and became a fully fledged Legionnaire by his 18th birthday.

He followed orders, asked no questions and did whatever he had to- Sucking up to those in command, killing, etc. His (seeming) loyalty and devotion, as well as ferocity in battle was rewarded- quickly moving up the ranks, and after killing his predecessor in The Arena became a Praetorian.

Brutus was fiercely protective and loyal to Caesar, and to all outward appearances seemed to be the Ideal Legionnaire. He coveted proximity to Caesar- Hoping it would be enough to keep Caesar’s attention off of his brother.

He became rash and violent in battle- over-performing in every action to maintain his status with Caesar. Caesar noticed Brutus’ devotion and began (secretly) lavishing Brutus praise, and rewards when he behaved- this praise and attention (A rare thing in the Legion) led Brutus to become fiercely protective and loyal to the Legion, and Caesar in particular. Having another Loyal Soldier willing to do whatever he asked was a big ego boost for Caesar- He also found Brutus' blunt, cold but intelligent demeanor entertaining (Especially with talking to other legionaries about battle plan- particularly matters of Geography and nature)

Shepherd too survived training- and eventually become a Fumentarii, however he was loyal to what remains of his family first and foremost.

Shepherd however found his Brother's apparent adoration of Caesar and the Legion repulsive. Coming to resent his brother for bending a knee to the man who had murdered their family and so many others. Shepherd started taking missions that would keep him out of the fort and away from the Legion for long periods of time.

On these trips he broke the Legion’s rules regarding “degenerate” activity- gambling, drinking, taking chems, frequenting Nipton and enjoying the feeling of being free of the Legion’s rules. He came to resent the Legion’s policies on essentially everything, enjoying the satisfaction of spiting both Caesar and his brother.

He'd steal and hide away money with the eventual goal of helping his mother, and the remnants of his tribe, escape back into the wasteland with enough money and resources to thrive.

Shepherd's plan was eventually found out- and he cut his losses, unable to get the resources to his family, and out of fear for his own life he fled into the wasteland (This is the time period where he set up community in The Divide). Mad as hell, and worried Brutus' loyalty to his brother would cause issues Caesar had the remainder of the tribe rounded up and executed.

Following Shepherd's Whoopsie in The Divide- he had no where else to go, and deeply upset by what he'd done he returned to The Legion, needing the support from his brother. It took a LOT of pandering to Caesar's ego (and persuasion from Brutus) but they were able to convince Caesar that the distruction of The Divide and subsequent weakening of NCR in the Mojave had been Shepherd's plan the whole time - That he'd needed to server ties to The Legion in order to gain the trust of the NCR. He was allowed to rejoin the Legion, albeit stripped of any rank.

The timeline splits at the first battle of Hoover dam. Both men were present and fighting (Shepherd- 21, Brutus- 26). Only one of them returns from the battle alive.

Shepherd (Independent)- Seeing the aftermath of Hoover dam, and following the death of his brother Shepherd has no reason to stay. He uses the fall out to slip away, faking his death, and fucking off to become a courier in the hopes of gathering enough money to buy travel with a caravan as far away from Legion territory as humanly possible.

Brutus (Legion)- absolutely devastated by the death of his brother at Hoover dam, Brutus struggles with his failure to protect his brother. He throws himself into his duties- putting Caesar's life on a pedestal of The Most Important Thing. He's determined to not fail as a protector again, no matter what he has to do. Due to his Loyalty and combat ability he was selected to intercept a delivery the Frumentarii caught wind of intended for Mr. House.

[alfiely-art]

[thrilling-oneway]

i don't remember if i ever shared my vbs one. wtv

[nonokoko13]

Rollo Flamme is autistic. I had suspicions about it but after reading his vignette I heard a voice in my head confirming it. God has told me the truth and I must spread the word

He would also be ok with Batman, if he's not his most favoured hero. Oh and he also probably has PTSD and depression. Thanks for coming to my ted talk

[knifearo]

I've been enjoying all your posts lately, especially all the community engagement. It makes me think about posting more personal aroace content instead of just reblogging.

I'm full of feelings but not sure what I really have to contribute to the conversation. Aro-identified people skew young and I feel like nobody's going to care what a middle aged aroace has to say but now I'm like hang on, maybe all aro content is good content, I don't know, I'm thinking about it.

i am absolutely of the opinion that all aro content is good content! especially because a lot of us skew young, i think it's so important to have (first of all just aro content in General. there's always a lack of that. but especially) aro content from people who don't usually have their perspectives talked about. if you've got nothing to contribute to the conversation that's fine :) more than half the time i do not either, i just make a silly happy little lah di dah i love aromanticism post and chit chat with all the little aromantic people who live on my laptop. if you're aromantic and you're engaging with the community then everybody should be more than happy to have you there :) just like you said. all aro content is good content. your opinion is valuable and your presence is treasured <2

[galacticvampire]

As an Asian and a major fan of the Jedi, I just wanna slap Lesyle Headland in the face. I'm so tired of ignorant Westerners (aka faux white feminists) like her and Kathleen Kennedy shitting on the Jedi. They're basically insulting and looking down on my people and their culture. I wish Kathleen Kennedy got fired. I wish that SOMEONE could hire an Asian person to direct the Acolyte instead of a white Western woman like Lesyle Headland. She should just go back to making a 3rd season of Russian Doll or whatever. Why is it SO HARD for Disney to hire Asian people to be in charge of a Star Wars series or movie???

The anti-jedi rethoric is very annoying and it upsets me that lucasfilm doesn't try (i might be wrong about them not trying but alas) to at least direct creators working for canon material to stick to GLs original meaning without the very prominent legends bias we know older fans have. You and everyone to whom this characterization is important (I'm one of them!) has every right to be upset about the things she said, but I just want to point out a few things:

We don't know how Acolyte is going to turn out. The statement is worrying but we've seen actors/directors say things in interviews that just don't reflect on what we actually get. (Favreou does this all the time) I say we wait. I'm not an optimistic but I think we can hold off saying it will DEFINITELY be awful until it actually comes out.

Again, it's very upsetting having yet another show trying to be "jedi critical" but I can't help but notice that Filoni, Favreou and multiple other writers have been doing it for years and everyone still watches and reads everything they put out. Not many people seriously call for them being fired. The fact that I've seen way more anger and aggressiveness towards Lesyle is... telling. Go all the way on the critiques of the material when the show comes out (I will) but don't be blind to the fact that she is one of the first openly queer women leading a prominent Disney production. There will be fans being awful to the show just because of it + Amandla's race and gender. Sometimes will be hard to tell which kind of anger someone is expressing but I'll highlight that is NEVER productive to side with bigots, even when you're rightfully angry for different reasons than them.

Which leads to my next point: we should be (I know we already are, just to remember the focus) advocating for diversity on the writing room. That's the space we have to a big cast of opinions and perspectives in the same project, while we only have one director/a few producers. And I think it's important to acknowledge that in that department they've already have gone really far just in the last couple years. We have Debora Chow. Diego Luna was producing Andor. Regardless of the end result, Lesley is an openly queer woman. EVERY SINGLE LEAD BESIDES EWAN IS A POC. This was unimaginable ten years ago. This is just a reminder to not let yourself fall in despair, we're getting there.

Kathleen Kennedy is incredible at her job. I'm not discussing her opinions because they aren't that relevant: she doesn't make any creative decisions. She makes executive and strategic ones, and Star Wars has put out more content under her administration than ever. She is one of the reasons it's so diverse now. Push for her to do better, to hire people who have a vision that aligns with what star wars is meant to be, but calling for her being fired is echoing the dudebros who blame her for every detail that aren't even under her control.

None of this erases the underlying racism in the refusal to understand Jedi culture, you (we) are rightfully angry, specially if Acolyte turns out to be exactly how she said it will. I just think there are more effective ways we can have this conversation and pressure Lucasfilm to do better than boycotting a show we don't even know if is really problematic yet, lest they decide it's easier to stick to the "standard" white straight male pov because it cuts off both the "wokenism" complaints and the ones that what they're doing isn't the right kind of diversity. (see also: target)