#queuebels

[waltangina]

The best part about all the ineffable husbands and jedtavius parallel? Even the actors and creators like it.

Michael Sheen, playing Aziraphale: Yes, I've decided that Aziraphale is in love with Crowley.

David Tennant, playing Crowley: But Crowley hates the fact that he loves Aziraphale, and would never admit it.

Neil Gaiman, co-writer of Good Omens: The novel/ series is not centered on homosexual romance as a piece, but it's definitely a love story.

Steve Coogan, playing Octavius: Yes, Octavius finds Jedediah fascinating and alluring.

Owen Wilson, playing Jedediah: Of course Jed likes Octavius, and they need each other! But he'll never admit it out loud.

Shawn Levy, director of Night at the Museum films: The miniatures, initially, weren't going to play major roles, but, but, but their bond is mighty.

[anak-ng-tinta]

“Ligaw na Boses sa Atisan” (maikling pagbasa sa nobelang Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog ni Edgar Calabia Samar)

Isang malaking katanungan para sa Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog: sinong nagkukwento nito?

Naka-3rd person point-of-view ang naratibo, isang omniscient na boses ang nagdadala sa atin sa mundo ng Atisan, ng mga diwata, ng mga bangungot. Sinong nagdadala sa atin? Ang bida ba, o alingawngaw ng pag-iisip ni Daniel?

Iyon ang misteryo ng nobela. Iyon din ang kagandahan nito.

Proposisyon ng aking propesor sa Malikhaing Pagsulat, hindi kaya multo na pala ang ating narrator?

Magsisimula ang nobela sa pagtulak kay Daniel. Si Daniel ang pangunahing tauhan, na itutulak siya ng tiyanak sa bangin. Habang nahuhulog, panghihinayang ang bitbit niya, nasasayangan dahil bigla na siyang--sa wakas-- nasapian ng posibleng akda na maisusulat.

At pipihit ang naratibo ng nobela mula noong pagkabata ni Daniel, at kay Delka Linar, ang kaibigang duwende. Marahil totoo, marahil kathang-isip, pero ang pagbuo kay Delka Linar ang patunay na malikhaing mag-isip at may sariling mundo na si Daniel. Marunong siyang maghabi ng kuwento, na napapakinig sa kaniya ang mga kaklase. Dahil marunong siyang bumuo ng kwento, ito ngayon ang magiging pangunahing tunggalian (tao vs sarili) ng nobela.

“Dakilang nobela” ang pinoproblema ni Daniel. Gusto niyang magsulat--pero hindi lang maikling kwento. Hindi lang “kahit anong prosa.” Hindi mema lang ang kaniyang gustong isulat. Hangad niya ang dakilang nobela.

Para saan pa? Pera? Pangalan? Pagkilala? Sa aking tingin, mas personal pa ang kaniyang hangarin. Gusto niyang magsulat para rin sa sarili, hindi lang para masabing may nagawa siya’t may naiambag para sa panitikang Filipino. Ang dalisay at/o ideyalistiko ng kaniyang pananaw, na gusto niyang magsulat kasi gusto niyang magsulat. Ngunit, nasa mukha ng kamatayan, doon lang siya nakaisip ng magandang materyal.

Pinatay/ papatayin na si Daniel sa unang pahina ng nobela. Tiyak tayo na flashback ang kabuuang nobela. Parang bilog na nagsimula sa dulo, tapos bumalik, tapos nang magsasara na ang dulo sa dulo, nakabuo na ng buong bilog. 

Posible bang multo na lang ni Daniel ang nagkukwento? Sa ganitong anggulo, masasabing nabuo na niya ang kaniyang pangarap na dakilang nobela. Ang flashback niya ay nagsisilbi bilang “dakilang nobela.” Multo ang nakapagsulat ng isang 

Posible rin na, wala talagang nobela, dahil hindi talaga nakapagsulat si Daniel, at hindi na natin mababasa ito. At kung ano man ang nasa utak ni Daniel, hindi na rin natin mababasa, o maitatanong. Isa itong patlang na puwede namang punan ng mambabasa, kung anong interpretasyon ang maaaring ikabit sa puwang na ito. 

Puwede ring may boses lang ang nobela, pero hindi talaga natin kilala kung sinong nagkukwento sapagkat baka hindi pala ito mahalagang-mahalaga. Baka hiwalay/ detached ang narrator, o tagapagmasid (observer). Ang alam lang natin, may boses, at sa boses na ito, tila umaalingawngaw ang tinig ni Daniel. Maaaring siya pa rin talaga ang main narrator, na hindi lang isinasama ako sarili (hal. ako, akin, ko) dahil naka-3rd person point-of-view ang nobela.

Mananatiling misteryo ang tunay na katauhan ng narrator, pero, kayo ba? Ano sa palagay niyo?

[waltangina]

[waltangina]

Jed, tips hat at random woman: M'lady.

Jed, tips hat at his boyfriend: M'Octy.

[waltangina]

I hate the fact that Tumblr only shows very few selected posts ng El Nolibusterismo noon. Sobrang dali na tuloy magnakaw ng Old Shit, to make it look new for newer fans.

At hindi fault ng New Fans for not knowing the fandom has been alive and existing since 2014. )': Sorry sa rant. Pisces season na kaya emosyonal ako, pakshet.

[waltangina]

Si Isagani ang borta, at si Basilio naman 'yung twink. And I, tenkyu!

[waltangina]

Jed and Oct are always at the brink of different faces of danger. 

Their car exploded in the first film. They survived. In the second film, Jed was locked up in an hourglass, while Octavius was just out there on his own. They survived. In the last film, they have fallen down twice, and managed to survive twice. Both occasions were deadly, and they literally could’ve died. They all could’ve died in all these instances, actually.

Yet, at all times, they manage to escape these life-threatening scenarios because of deux ex machina. But you know what I also think?

I think they are immortal!!!!!!!!! THE GAYS LIVE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[waltangina]

Huwag ninyong itanggi, dahil walang heterosekswal na paliwanag sa kanilang pagtitig, ano.

[waltangina]

After some research on historical biographies and rereading Noli me Tangere, I have come to the important conclusion na hindi pala kasing pareho ang bonizal at elibarra. They’re not exactly parallel as what we initially perceived them to be so.

My hot take? Elibarra is his two brain cells conversing. Pinangalanan lang niyang Elias at Ibarra itong cells para kunwari hindi siya lonely pero siya lang talaga ‘yun. What a Gemini, ‘no?

[waltangina]

[Jedtavius Human AU prompt: History Convention.]

Ahkmenrah drags Jedediah to a History Convention, dressed up as an Egyptian pharaoh and a cowboy, respectively. Jed’s not really a big history fan, but he’s been best friends with Ahk since high school, so of course, he doesn’t mind going out with him.

They get separated in the crowd. While looking for signal, Jed stumbles upon a booth with Roman relics, miniatures, antiques, and books. The man behind the booth is even dressed as a Roman soldier. He notices Jed and greets him in Latin. He then proceeds to welcome Jed into the world of Roman history, and Jed’s somewhat listening, but mostly staring, because he finds his eyes really beautiful, and expressive, and oh, how he talks with so much passion, it melts him. He doesn’t fully understand a thing, but he doesn’t want the Roman to stop.

Then, Ahkmenrah finds him standing there, still rooted in front of the Roman’s booth. Ahk is close enough to see his best friend, and he can tell, he likes him, this is Jed’s type. So he quietly goes the other way, but texts Jed, saying, “Don’t forget to ask for his number.”

[waltangina]

Grabe. Six years nag-high school si Basilio. 'Tapos hindi man lang siya nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo.

Grabe, ganern kabulok ang sistema since da 19th century. My goodness! 😩

[waltangina]

Larry: Wow, for a bunch of tiny plastic dudes, you two are very loud and emotional.

Jed & Oct: IT'S CALLED PASSION!!!

[waltangina]

What if Jed just took Octi’s hand the first time? What would he feel?

Would he be comfortable, or a bit iffy? Was it warm, or stiff? Did it feel out of place, or was it just right where it belong?

Do you think he would he have discovered the meaning of love in that second?

[waltangina]

Jedediah: Do you think the person you like the most is a darn lucky fella?

Octavius: Well, that depends... Do you feel lucky, Jed?

[waltangina]

Si Isagani 'yung borta, at si Basilio naman ang twink. And I, tenkyu!

[waltangina]

PSA @ El Noli fandom

Mga kaibigan, alam ko na hindi ako artist, pero, maging responsable po tayo sa ating mga ginuguhit! :D

Triggering content? Paki tag nang maayos. Pilipinong tauhan? Huwag naman po nating i-white wash. Matabang karakter? Huwag po sanang iguhit sila na payat?

Representation matters, di ba po? Oo, mahalaga ang paglikha gamit ng sariling imahinasyon, pero sana maisaalaala rin po natin ang canon, lalo na kung nakasaad ito, o mahalaga sa karakterisasyon ng tauhan! 

Maraming salamat!