#rosa rambles

[rosaofthorns]

Yes, you saw what you saw.

Yes, you saw what you saw. Yes, he did what you thought he did. Yes, they aired that with their whole chest.

The next thing they will do is deny that it happened. (you saw wrong, it wasn't what you thought it was, etc) After that they will try to downplay it (it was a joke, he didn't mean it like that, it's a "roman salute," etc) They will try to claim it was the work of AI. (its a deep fake, it's a smear campaign, it's hate speech, etc) They will do everything they can to sweep it aside. Then they will try to bury it. Then they will distract you with meaningless bullshit.

Do not fall for it. Do not believe it. Do not be gaslit.

You saw what you saw. He did what he did. And we need to make sure that we do not forget.

[una-hive5]

GIYUUUUUUUU😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[kissofthemis]

hey who on hoyoverse staff decided to make the most heartbreaking story about 2 NPCs in a fantasy AU event

[rosasvirtualworlds]

I have thoughts about this man and his romance.

Below will be a lot of spoilers and a lot of text:

⚠ Again Spoiler Warning ⚠

When Lucanis was announced i, and so many many others, was like "Yes, give me that mage killer!". I don't read any novels or comics or whatever. I just play the games and i simply don't want to read background stories. I want this stuff in the game. But well, i had no idea who he actually was and what to expect.

But still i was excited and oh my gosh, the first impression didn't disappoint. I mean, the mage killer, the assassin is posessed by a demon? Idk, but i expected some Anders/Zevran vibes from him and i was just hoping Lucanis would not do something drastic, like you know, blow up a church (ok, let's be honest i secretly hoped for something like that 😝).

First time flirting was a little akward, cause he didn't really react. But ok. He's not that easy to get and/or sucks at flirting. I can work with that. I love Alistair, never romanced anyone else in Origins, and nobody sucked more at flirting than him. So now i got my hopes up for a Anders/Zevran/Alistair/maybe Cullen type of guy.

Which actually sounded like the pixel guy mix of my pixel girl's dream!

And then we got the coffee "date". And oh my gosh, i was intrigued! The (not so?) subtle flirting by comparing coffee to kisses? A live for that shit in games! And i felt, if that sets the tone for the whole romance, it's going to be good. Like really good! 🔥

And then we get a whole lot of nothing. And i mean nothing. Rook flirts with him and he doesn't react at all. He's not like Cullen or Alistair, who have no idea how they should react, but at least do react. He's also not like Zevran. I kinda doubted if Lucanis even knew the meaning of the word passion, if it's not about freakin' coffee (it became so annoying over time). And he's also not like Anders. You know, that he might be scared because of Spite and what Spite could do to Rook.

Or maybe he was. But i don't know, cause he doesn't show. No emotion, no reaction. And my Rook felt like an idiot. But i'm willing to suffer, so i went ahead with the very awkward flirting on my part.

And then the almost kiss scene. And i instantly forgave him everything. Because damn, that man is into Rook ❤

Or so i thought. I mean, i didn't know exactly, why he stopped and left before kissing her, but hey i surely will get an explanation from him, right?

Something like, his duties, his trauma, his fear Spite might harm me. Right?

No.

And we're back to a whole lot of nothing. Oh wait. That's not true. I didn't get anything from him. Neve on the other side got a lot of flirting. Also why the fuck was she in his thoughts in his mind fade prison thing and not Rook? Tbh how Neve and Lucanis are, even when you commit to him, is actually pretty disrespectful towards the player. And that was also why she mostly did rot in the lighthouse, because i didn't like to be the third wheel in my maybe, possible pixel relationship 🙄

Which wasn't a relationship at that point. But even at the point, when we got into a relationship, i didn't really think we were? I mean, he didn't act like Rook's boyfriend. And the commitment scene was... Idk, why i didn't back out at that moment. I mean, cake, yay. I love cake. But when you tell me, you want to be with me, you better do something else than just make me cake (which you didn't even make exclusively for me). It wasn't even Rook's scene. You get the exct same thing, when he wants to be with Neve, if you don't romance him 😬 And honestly, i felt so sorry for my Rook. She was so freakin desperate, that she was happy, he at least made her, her favorite drink.

The fucking bar was in hell 😐

And it didn't get out of there until the love scene. We certainly can discuss that the timing of the love scene is questionable in general. But my gosh, i got something again.

The scene was also very sweet, very loving and soft. And i adored it. Also the wings...

Yea, hearts. I needed a little extra romance...

The talk before the final mission, was also sweet. At least from his part. He tells Rook, he loves her. And she doesn't say it back... But although i hoped she would say it, i kinda can't blame her. Lucanis gave Rook nothing for 90% of the time, now it's his turn to suffer from nothing. Spite probably took her over for that conversation. He was probably as frustrated as she and i were 🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh yeah, one thing i forgot to mention (probably because i tried to forget that one) was the scene after finishing his quest. When he tells Rook, he wants to leave his party, cause he has something better to do. With a tone to it... You know, my Rook was so so ready, that he finally might want to rip her clothes off 😏(to be clear: i'm not mad about the lack of nudity, i'm fine with fade to black stuff). And then you get into the lighthouse and he just drinks coffee. And not even with Rook. She just stands there. And that shit was even after they already commited to each other!

So, i still adore that man. But Bioware failed him, his story and his romance so so much. So many unused opportunities and on top such a huge fuck you to the player, because the game makes it kinda clear, you're second choice and Bioware actually ships Neve and Lucanis.

But where is the player romance content?

Like they should have a conversation about why Lucanis is careful around Rook. We know Spite likes her and this could scare Lucanis. Also that man has so much trauma, but he basically never really talks about it. Why not with his girlfriend? We didn't even have a little date. And damn, i saw concept art picture or scetches, where you can see, much more was actually planned!

So why need i make up so many things myself, because Bioware didn't bother to put effort in this romance?

I mean, yes the romances are lacking in general in Veilguard compared to Inquisition or Origins for example. But in my second run i romanced Davrin and honestly i liked his romance. And no not just because the bar was in hell. He gave me something. He showed interest, flirted back, talked about us, our future. And while i found the Lucanis romance was disapointing, i only realized how bad it really is, after romancing the adorable and hot birdcat dad.

In my third run i'm going with Emmrich and so far i also heard a lot of positive things about his romance.

Unfortunately i think Lucanis might be one of the worst romances in all Dragon Age games. And i just can't understand why. Because the potential is there in his story, in his character and some scenes with him were amazing. But when you're so desperate, you're happy about one sentence in the codex in Lucanis diary about you (which actually hints, that the relationship might be pasionate or at least existing), because that is more you got for the last 30 hours from him, then something is very, very wrong.

I just hope, but doubt it, that Bioware might listen and patch his romance.

[rosapexa]

I'm thinking about moving my Dragon Age (Veilguard) stuff from my side blog to my main blog here.

I'm totally obsessed with Dragon Age again and i think i accidentally created Rook-Blorbos, allthough i didn't want to 😳 And i'm actually thinking about playing all DA games again. Also, since i'm in complete Bioware mood now, the Mass Effect Trilogy is side eyeing me again as well 😏

So, i have no idea, when i'll return to Cyberpunk and i really don't want to leave this blog abandoned for too long.

On the other hand i kinda like, that this blog has been Cyberpunk only and the thought mixing other stuff here feels kinda... Idk, weird?

Decisions, decisions 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[rosalieisalive]

Shout out to the Euphoric brothers for basically confirming that Jumbo Josh is a lesbian ally with this thumbnail .

[constantbifi]

TFW you love your wife

[humanmorph]

there's ideas i have for secsam prompts that i don't think i can put down after all just because my feelings about the characters involved are probably too specific & the chances someone would get it wrong or be off in a way i wouldn't like are too high

[solver-drone-rosa]

”I honestly find Cyn to be the most scary drone in existence”

[nelkenundveilchen]

making a new pinned post soon thehehe

[rosaofthorns]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63253987

Alright tumblr, do your thing o7

Summary: It has been almost 40 years since the Age of Black Flame ended. Peace has been restored to the lands and the threat of the old shadow's are long forgotten. The festival of harvest is in full celebration but not all are celebrating...

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Two brothers discover evidence that an ancient threat was never defeated. Typical sibling bickering ensues. ════════════════ ≪ °❈° ≫ ════════════════ A short drabble about my two OC's, Tommy and Caden! I hope you enjoy it! <3

[una-hive5]

Family portrait 🥰

[kissofthemis]

Congrats to Artem for getting his Wings

[rosamayarts]

Theory: I think that Aziraphale *did* believe he could make a difference in heaven, until the Metatron mentioned the Second Coming, hence the strange look on Azi's face in the closing credits.

If Crowley had *told* him that they were planning another armageddon, I don't think Aziraphale would have taken the Metatron's offer

The Metatron knows this as well. That's why he mentions the second coming only after Aziraphale accepts his offer. Aziraphale knows that it is too late at that point; if he says 'oh, you're gonna try to end the world again? Never mind then, I can't work with you', he and Crowley will both be in danger.

So that look on his face at the end is *not* the look of someone who believes he is going to genuinely change heaven for the better. It is the look of someone thinking 'I'm going to play 5d chess and fight against Heaven by myself, but I *will* be back.'

Aziraphale double crossing the nazis in season 1 was foreshadowing. I believe his plan is to double cross heaven. Crowley will come to heaven to assist eventually, just like he came to a holy place for Aziraphale in 1941.

[rosapexa]

For a little while my acccount here will only run on scheduled posts.

I need a Tumblr break. Idk, i'm a little burnt out and before i lose my interest for this side completely (which would be kinda sad, cause i usually enjoy it here), it's time for a step back. I'm not sure for how long, maybe a week, maybe a month, something in between. I'll just see.

But i also have so many photos, that don't want to rot only my PC, so i'm just scheduling and throwing them out.

In the meantime, i'll work on a little lore for my babies. I finally want to get some VP/photostory/writing stuff done for especially Lexa (V), which i have in my head since forever.

Also about Dragon Age: The Veilguard

I'm not sure atm, if i will take many photos or if i just want to play the game. But if i share photos i will post them on my side blog "Rosa's Virtual Worlds" and will use at least the hashtag "Dragon Age: The Veilguard".

I don't plan to post any spoilers (at least not intentionally), but just in case you either want to avoid it or maybe want to see my photos.

[una-hive5]

They're basically

Just watched the first episode of KNY season 4 and I absolutely love the animation. The breathing style, the soundtracks and everything. It's only the first episode but it's very chaotic already 🤣

Giyushino rambling here, but I love the subtle signs of Shinobu's concern over Giyuu. You can see it in the way she asked him to explain himself on leaving the unfinished meeting, how she said something along the line of Giyuu keeps leaving things out of context. Unlike the others who seemed mildly annoyed and ticked off by his distant attitude, Shinobu just wants his explanation, for him to speak out and make efforts to not be misunderstood. Even after the meeting, she raised the question regarding Giyuu's participation in the training.

Giyuu keeps worrying her to no end. Sometimes with how they act towards each other, I wonder if Shinobu made it clear to Giyuu that she wanted him to make acquaintance with the other slayers and he was just like "no thank you" so that pissed her off and she made it her mission to annoy him " you have no friends lololol" just so he could get tired of her poking and heed her advice.

I think there's an understanding between Shinobu and Giyuu of their positions as Hashiras. Giyuu doesn't think he deserves it but he's not going to say it to Shinobu, who is physically the weakest and still managed to raise her rank. He might not get social cues much, but he thinks it would be an insult for the hardworking Insect Hashira if he steps down from his position just because he feels undeserved. And Shinobu, who's sharp and sometimes cares too much, probably picks up Giyuu's feelings over his position so maybe that's why she wants her to make friends with others just so he could make more connections and feel worthy of his spot.

Talking about Shinobu, I am betting that she gives Inosuke an earful of scolding after seeing the damage he did on the window.b