#ooc; im sorry this sucks and took so long /dies

[lanomin]

Alright my 2 cents on arcane, esp the last season bc I didn't rewatch the first and it's been too long

Rambling under the cut

Season 2 was rushed, everyone can agree on that. I'm not sure where the claim that the last episode was supposed to be 1.5 hrs came from, but true or not it would've helped a lot. I think they really should've just...not done any of the witch/black rose plot at all, or maximum just do mel breaking out, maybe only barely activating her powers? Idk it just felt so shoved in, and as cool as Mel is I really would've liked more focus on the other main characters. It really felt like execs forced the writers to make sure there was a clear plot connection from here to the next Noxis show.

Ambessa invading the city was under explained and bizarre, it took up so much time that really should've been used for every other storyline. And yet even with so much time dedicated to it I still barely understand why she did it? Was it using the gates to get to the black rose? General power takeover? Why didn't she just do this when she was still good with caitlyn? idk! It wasnt well explained!

It really does suck that the zaun/piltover class war stuff got benched, the first few batches of episodes really felt like they might actually hold some of the upper class accountable for their actions against zaun and there might be a little societal reckoning. But no, unfortunately the liberal to fascist pipeline character had to survive to date her class traitor gf. #jinxfireanothermissile #caitlynshouldvediedyesimserious

No actual hate to vi, I think she's a pretty good character that deserves better than caitlyn lol. But that's a whole other post needed for caitlyn as a character, I really think dying for like idk isha or violet should've been her redemption.

Extremely funny how that guy loris is just...no one? He's not a league character at all? And then he died? ok girl give us nothing. Also the rebound girl being a spy was just like...well ok. What did she do? How was her being a spy impacting the plot, or anything? And then she dies. Ok girl etc etc

Oh god you could esp feel how rushed writing wise this was with that sex scene, holy shit. I knew people didn't really like how it was handled but it really was just vi going "Hey I'm mentally breaking down bc I feel like Im responsible for losing my entire family multiple times due to my choices" and then her and caitlyn just fuck right there in the jail cell, no transition or dialogue that would make this a sexy charged moment lmao

I've seen some people say victors turn is ooc, and I think this is one of the hardest hit plotlines with not enough time. But i do disagree with this being ooc, I can absolutely see him going this way. I don't think him turning away from humanity is out of the question or even that far off of a possibility, but there really needed to be more examples than just jayce shotgun blasting him in the chest as the catalyst before he starts controlling hundreds of people. It wasn't bad, but I wish he got more time. Also I wish he got more time bc I'm deeply attracted to men who have dark bags and sunken eyes.

Hey speaking of Victor was it related that the character with the russian accent started making a communist utopia and talking about glorious """evolution""""? But ruh roh communist utopia too good to be true? Like is that too on the nose? Who can say

Jayce was just down in a ravine eating chaos rats for like 3 weeks, I guess it's fair he was acting weird and aggro and didn't try to talk to Victor more about what was going on before just assassinating him. Thank god for that beard though, sorry to be a hater but I thought he always looked goofy with how his lower jaw is lmao

Ekkos episode was so good like. No notes. Don't really understand why heimerdinger had to get evaporated but sure w/e, so maybe like 0.5 notes

I really liked jinx this season, like I know people have analyzed her writing much more effectively than I can but she really is the platonic ideal of the harley quinn archetype. It's so important for her character that even though her style is very quirky she as a character is still grounded and serious. Also I just really love her facial design features? Like looking at her in game model vs her arcane model is so wild bc arcane jinx looks like a real person vs in game that's a fantasy elf for how realistic she looks. I know that's the case for almost every character compared to their league counterpart but jinx always stands out to me for it.

The music is dog water. Truly incredible how it takes me out of the scene EVERY time a modern song plays. Yes even Enemy. Especially Enemy

But listen. Despite all my gripes with the 4/10 writing and the stupid music, the characters and visuals bump this to a 7/10, even an 8/10. I really can't think of any other media where the visuals and animation are so good I really can almost fully tune out the bad writing, it's incredible. Worth every penny spent on this show. Give Fortiche $500 million and a decade to work on their next show idgaf. I cannot believe any show, let alone a league show, looked like this, absolutely wild.

[moonlitmeeks]

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow - kaz brekker

summary: not even the bastard of the barrel could deny his partner a moment in the falling snow

warnings; none

words; 606

a/n; sorry this is late - totally forgot to post it yesterday for some reason?? also i really hope kaz's character isn't too far from his canon portrayal - with that,, hope u enjoy!!

you nursed a steaming cup of tea in your palms, the hot liquid providing a pleasant source of warmth to battle the cold draught of kaz’s office. you watched him as he worked, raising the mug to your lips every now and again and relishing in the sweetness against your tongue.

kaz’s eyebrows were furrowed as he tackled some of the snags in your newest plan - an attempt to infiltrate the emerald palace’s safe. judging by his facial expressions, it wasn’t going too well. the urge to reassure him died on your tongue just as fast as it had appeared; he would sort it out, in the end. he always did.

though you could have stared at kaz all day, memorising every freckle on his face or the way his lashes lay against his cheekbones, you forced your gaze to move elsewhere, not wanting to be caught admiring him. for once, kaz had opened his bleak curtains, the little window to the right of his desk providing a gateway to the world outside.

then, you saw it. a small flicker, in the corner of your eye, barely there but unmistakable: the fall of snow.

pure elation seized your body as you leapt up, standing on your tiptoes with a grip on the window ledge in an attempt to get a better look. your quick movements startled kaz slightly as he looked up, alarmed.

“what are you doing?”

“it’s snowing!”

he raised an unimpressed eyebrow, but you had known kaz long enough to know it held no real bearing on his feelings.

“you’ve seen snow before, y/n. how is this any different?”

“it’s not different kaz. that’s the best part - no matter how many times it snows, it’s always magical.'' your tone became less sincere as you spoke again.. “although, if you want to get technical, every snowflake is different.”

he scoffed, a sound that from anyone else would show disdain, but from kaz represented more amusement than anything else.

“poetic.” he drawled.

without a second thought, he closed his books for the day and braced his hands against his desk in standing up. in a swift movement, he clasped his cane in his palm and was headed over to the window, the gentle thud of his cane notifying you of his growing proximity.

he hovered behind you like a shadow, grey eyes fixed unmoving on the steadily falling snow. the room fell into a comfortable silence, the sounds of your breathing mingling as neither dared to speak and break the tranquil spell you had slipped into.

“i suppose it is quite nice.” kaz’s gravelly voice appeared harsh against the stillness, words catching slightly in his throat as though they had struggled to escape. it suited him, though: a sharp tone for a sharp man. a tone that spat out bloody threats like it was second nature, but muttered brief yet captivating remarks for your ears alone. kaz brekker was a man of many talents, after all.

taking advantage of his current agreeable nature, you took a chance in turning to face him. despite the acceleration of his breathing, his hands remained steady as he held your gaze, quirking an eyebrow in a silent question. you didn’t move any closer in fear of making him uncomfortable, so settled for a gentle smile.

“i think i’m going for a walk. are you coming?”

“do you think i’d let you walk these streets alone? after all of the shit we’ve been through?” he asked in disbelief.

a teasing smile fought its way onto your lips.

“i thought you’d say that. now come on, before the snow stops.”

again, im still working on getting my characterisations for six of crows down (currently rereading the books again to get a hang of them) so i hope it wasn't too ooc!!!

kaz brekker taglist: @wlfstxr @lxncelot @ms-heartbreak-queen @teen-years-suck

six of crows masterlist !

december drabbles masterlist !

[nolongerinlitost]

There's hope. But just in case, I brought rope.

Rent sentence pack

                                 ❝He’s late.❞

Impatience makes for a snarky Katherine,anxiousness only serves to it heighten. 

       The tides turn quickly, nerves to admonishment,even for one of mercurial nature.

            ❝Just in case you’re not clear on this:                            if this fails, he will kill us all.❞❝And using your rope against you will only be the start of the long process of dying.❞

        Scowls and unease do not abate,   not even an ounce of concentration can be retained until assurances arrive. 

With fingers curled, held in the vicinity of lips to prompt thought does the pacing resume,and the lending of voice to uncertainties aplenty for her riskiest involvement yet.

                 ❝—He will be suspicious when Rebekah doesn’t show…❞