#rl: answered ask

[springshowerssummerflowers]

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( @bluebellestorybrooke From Belle for Ruby)

@bluebellestorybrooke ;

"you smell that?" the skin between her eyebrows crinkled as she sniffed the air. her eyes looked across the horizon at the grey clouds forming and darkening. "smells like a storm's brewing." the brunette put her hood up just in time as the air gusted around them, howling like a wolf. "we better get somewhere dryer and warmer. you wouldn't want to smell wet dog would you?" ruby grinned wide at her joke, before grabbing for belle's hand.

[desultory-novice]

"What? Her?" (Also, why would you phrase it like that? Weird...)

"It's a complicated story but, she's..." "She's like a..."

"Like my..."

"...My Emotional Support Waddle Dee..." 

(First one to laugh dies, got that?!)

Noir's Field Trip Masterpost]

[dandelion-wings]

Hello! Love your fic and blog. I would love to hear your thoughts on something. There's a thing I sometimes see people say...that like Kaeya should have told Diluc his secret earlier than he did. (And I agree that he should have told him at a different time. And I do think it is generally a good thing that would strengthen their relationship, after they work through it, and it gives Kaeya a confidant.) Idk, it's complicated because I kind of feel like Kaeya doesn't really owe anyone the truth until such a time that he is put in a position of potential or active harm to Mondstadt. But I am generally of the opinion that people are way too harsh on most of the characters that keep secrets, as if that in itself is a moral wrong.

Hmmm. I had to think about this a little, anon, because "should" is such a loaded term here!

I think so much about evaluating his choices here depends on context we simply don't have in canon. Is Kaeya actually in Mondstadt for any malicious reason, or did his father leave him there to protect him in some way (and if so, did he justify it with a false mission to make Kaeya cooperate, or is Kaeya fearing a war that isn't actually likely to come)? If there was a reason, was he an active agent (spy, saboteur, what have you) or a helpless pawn (c.f. this post)? If there was an actual plot, has his loyalty changed and he doesn't have to do anything for Khaenri'ah going forward, or does he fear some kind of secret trigger word or magical control that would make him a danger to Mondstadt no matter what? Is "Khaenri'ah" only the Abyss Order at this point, or are there actual non-Order Khaenri'ahans still around that Alberich Sr. is trying to save? (Or, in between the two, is he on the "save/purify the hilichurls" boat with Caribert, but is taking a different tack than the Order, or working with them only reluctantly?)

An important question for me has always been whether the fanon that Kaeya is "a prince" is true because, if he is, and there is an actual plan, and there are actual Khaenri'ahans this plan was meant to save, then morally speaking I don't think he should have told at all. I tolerate royalty even in my fiction only and exclusively on the premise that they serve their people No Matter What (this is why I still hate Ei >> ), and I would lose all respect for him if those three conditions obtained and he still chose Mondstadt.

But like... my insanely high standards for fictional royalty aside... Kaeya was a kid abandoned in a foreign land. That's the one thing we know for absolute certainty. Even if he was around Diluc's age of eighteen, and even if Mondstadt definitely gives responsibility to kids way younger than in our world, to me that's still a kid. "Should" seems to come with moral judgement here that's pretty harsh, given that, and I say this as someone who does judge Diluc around the same events--but with the same ambivalence, for the same reasons, of him being a kid in a tough spot. (I did not make better decisions re: sibling relationships than either of them at that age, let me put it that way.) Also, honestly, if Kaeya had confessed earlier, I don't think Diluc was the person to initially do it to--leaving aside all moral questions, I think the smart person to tell would have been Crepus, an actual adult who, while not perfect as a parent by any means, I feel likely would have chosen to protect his adopted son from blowback. He almost certainly had the experience as a businessman to control when and how that information was disseminated to any relevant parties, including Diluc himself.

I honestly don't even think Kaeya "owes" anyone the truth even if it does put Mondstadt at risk, though that comes from the premise that he still feels conflicted somewhat (which canon has drifted away from somewhat but I do stubbornly cling to, because it's spicier, and I don't love them blandifying my boy >> ). He gets to make his own choices. And then he gets to deal with whatever consequences fall out for them! And honestly, while I feel like the morality of secret-keeping in the real world depends very much on the secrets and their impacts, and can often go horribly wrong, in fiction it leads to some of my favorite kinds of narrative drama. So I guess that's my takeaway!

[alectothinker]

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vee hiiiii 😈🥰

Send me✒️ and I’ll write your URL in my handwriting along with a little note about what I think of you!

[statementlou]

How does one become your friend?

honestly I'm so mentally compromised by fatigue today that my answer- I don't know??- sent me into an actual spiral of "do I not know how to be a friend to myself is it a commentary on my psychological health and state of being" sooooo might just have to leave all that aside and go with, uh, try messaging or chatting some way? I'm generally afraid of bothering people, what if they think I'm a creep, but I usually like it when people talk to me and then boom! I, at least, consider us friends- same as most people on here I'd guess. But watch out! I am annoying and unless discouraged will then consider us pals forever if we have two friendly interactions, sorry.

[greenbergsays]

I made the mistake of letting my dad read something I wrote that was (PG-rated, obviously) Omegaverse and he had Questions and I made the second mistake of being like, "it's easier if I just give you the Fanlore Wiki page article on it."

Two seconds after he opens the link, he asks, "What's knotting?"

this one's on me, folks, I definitely acknowledge that

[cuteniaarts]

Digitalised + coloured + redesigned version of my Suiren and Vaatu sketch from two days ago, as promised!!

Coming up with Suiren’s design was a very long process of trying and failing because after you’ve drawn 9+ different versions of one character, the creativity starts to run a little dry, but I’m actually really proud of this one, she looks absolutely adorable <3

(Also yeah I did mostly just scribble Vaatu’s pattern because who has the energy to draw the all out accurately. Not me, that’s who, I’m chronically tired. People who draw him on the regular have my utmost respect. He’s still a funky little guy though :D)

Bonus, Raava incessantly screaming inside Suiren (and being completely ignored because Suiren is tired of her) while all this is happening:

[randomnameless]

Everytime I see your Pat lolcalization posts, I can't help but think if this is him overcompensating for voicing the character of n*zi germany in the first seasons of the hetalia anime.

I can't say and I'd rather not say anything about Pat's intent or own agenda or whatever -

But the interesting "lolcalisation changes" and direction give to VAs really seem to favour a certain reading of the events happening in FE16 and to this day, I still can't understand how that managed to be released without getting at least some flak.

Sure Fates' lolcalisation is a tough nut to beat and nothing comes quite close to what happened to Fates to FE16/Nopes, and yet I wish I am joking when I say nearly 80% of the lines involving Supreme Leader and/or Rhea/the CoS should be double checked, because "Dany expy bringing a revolution" has to fit in the story that is FE16, and that's talking about the washed down version of Dany some people have and not the one who uses violence for the greater good, until she starts to realise that the "greater good" is as solid as smoke and runs away from the - well-intentioned ! - mess she created.

Again, I don't think anything was malicious with the lolcalisation Fodlan got, is it just a case of misunderstanding the game and slapping archetypes and "trendy notions" to make this "strange" game sell like hotcakes in your home market?

Or is it another case of "think of the children Susan" where Susan sure as hell can't endorse a character presented as the heroine sprout disgusting things and advocate for imperialism 101 so the heroine is now rewritten?

Or is it the lolcalisation team - after looking at the jp script - try to make the general idea of "you must feel bad for this character" somehow work, because they thought no one would seriously want to walk with her and feel any sort of sad uwus for the "you have pointy ears, you cannot rule over humans" red emperor? So they modified the script and directed the VA accordingly ?

IDK, but I think if you've been long enough on this blog you know my stance on localisation and lolcalisation but this discrepency between the two versions (or at least two audios) really took me by surprise when the game was released in 2019 lol

[lacnunga]

Since I bought like 1 book from hay on wye last year it seems I was intent on compensating for it this year. Behold the Haul

[coffinpal]

how do you think donnie would react to others being so much shorter?

i wasnt sure which iteration to draw for this so uh

here he is looking for the exit

[temtamtom]

A lil update on my askblog-

I was really excited to start answering asks on my itafam blog as soon as I opened it up, but I had to put it aside almost immediately because of Uni (it isss what it isss). But once I ride through these last few bumps, I'll start working on answers for the blog! I'm very excited :))

[springshowerssummerflowers]

((Belle To Once upon a time))

"Sorry I missed that, could you repeat what you just said?"

( omg an anon for me?? thank you !! )

"Belle.... this is exactly why I'm worried about you. Are you okay?!"

The brunette's brow's raised at the other, arms folding over her chest as a huff of a sigh blew out of her chest through red lips.

"This is the third time you've asked me to repeat myself. Earth to Belle...What's wrong?"

[hislittleraincloud]

OMG PUPPY 😍 pleeeeeeease post more pix of tha puppy 🐾 pretty pls 🥹

One of the first vids her breeder sent me.

But now she's a Big Little Girl with a healthy collection of shades...recently one of the TCGs (teacher crush girls 🎀) posted about their heart shaped glasses... she's got 3

(she's spoiled 💀)

and toys up the wazzoo (she chose Enid out of the three Nevermore/W plushies, but she has a shit ton of HP and Stranger Things toys...I think Stranger Things is her fave though)

[yumethefrostypanda]

We can all agree now that canon exists just for basis of everyone's incredible imagination of these characters and that the realest thing about CoD will be it's fanfictions because nobody can ever come close to compare the amount of sheer love and passion this fanbase has put into these characters and the lore. I love everyone that gives our faves happiness/love they deserve.😭😭💪🤍

Hey you! I'm glad you can find comfort in fanfiction! i honestly haven't immersed myself into the fanfiction, yet. If i'm going to do it, i wanna commit. Probably when i'm old and retired. I knoow i'm missing out on some good fiction! I see them when the writers use and credit (thank you! <3) my shots, i have the sweetest of mutuals and followers who are fanfic writers :D So i totally understand you. Please, have fun out there!

[hibernia-1]

1,16 and 17 please.

What song makes you feel better (1)?

That's a hard question as it depends a lot on my mood, and on why I'm in need of something to make me feel better. I can't really think of one song in particular right now.

What's something upcoming that you're excited for (16)?

This year being over. Also my Christmas vacation. Also some movies that are coming out soon ('Gladiator 2' comes to mind).

Comfort food (17)?

McDonalds fries and flurries.

[inky-duchess]

If you could wife up 1 (one) fictional character, who would you choose?

We know who you'd like to wife up irl if she was still alive

(omg who would I wife up in rl? I don't even know 🤣)

But fictional, oh that's a toughie. I can't possibly pick one:

Elizabeth Swann

Asha Greyjoy

Olivia Benson

Artemis (In the PJO universe)

Rhaenyra Targaryen

Visenya Targaryen

Margaery Tyrell (show only)

Okoye (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Nakia (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Dan Wilds

Princess Irulan

Polly Grey

Ada Thorne