#sad especially for marlon

[studentinpursuitofclouds]

How would Magnus and Marlon, being sort of mentor figures, respond if the farmer admitted to not taking care of themself simply because farmer doesn’t care about their health? They routinely pass out from exhaustion and admit it’s because they don’t care enough to get back to bed. And don’t eat except for an occasional cave carrot in the mines. Very obviously not hydrating (the only drinks in SDV are mayo, tea, and coffee). They also preform dangerous acts just for money.

Bonus if there’s a Magnus reaction for his S/O farmer.

Oooh, the angst one! Sure thing 😊 Thanks for you ask! 💕

⚠️ Warning: self-neglect

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"......"

"...Kid, you need help."

Both Marlon and Magnus don't know how they should react to such a statement from their friend and student. Total incomprehension, sadness at Farmer's condition, anger at Farmer for allowing themself to be treated like that.... and anger at themselves for not noticing Farmer's problem earlier.

But on the other hand - what can they do? Farmer clearly has mental health problems, and that's a problem beyond the comprehension of a one-eyed adventurer and wizard. Especially since Farmer was an adult, and made this decision on their own. But still, they couldn't let it go...

Marlon is very attached to his young member of the Guild, so he will try to find out their reason for such irresponsible attitude to their health and help to the best of his ability. But if Farmer will not listen to him... Well, Marlon is seriously considering temporarily suspending Farmer from their duties as an adventurer. The decision hasn't been made yet, but the Guild leader is consulting with the same Magnus and Gil.

No, he doesn't want to expel and banish Farmer, but this... it's not normal. Their mental instability, which affects their physical health as well, could fail them at the worst possible moment. Too weak to hold a sword and be killed by a monster's claws, faint in the middle of a battle or far from civilisation where no one can help you, starvation... Not to mention the fact that they might thus let down their colleagues or the people they have agreed to accompany on adventures.

A harsh but necessary decision. The old adventurer himself will keep an eye on them, offering a helping hand and asking the locals how Farmer is doing. But Marlon also believes that if the Farmer doesn't want help, no one can help them forcibly.

Magnus is of the same opinion as Marlon in terms of restricting Farmer from assignments and magic lessons until they find help for themselves. Naturally, like the one-eyed adventurer himself, the wizard won't just leave his student alone, and will even recommend a therapist from the non-magical world who can help them. In the meantime... Rasmodius will advise them to refrain from all magic and adventure, to focus on their health, both physical and mental.

If Magnus is the Farmer's boyfriend/husband, naturally the wizard will be involved head over heels in solving the problem, because seeing his love in such a state.... It breaks his heart. Things might get to the point where Magnus is seriously considering wondering if someone has cursed Farmer, because.... Drinking mayonnaise and eating half-rotten carrots might be someone's spell as a cruel joke (*cough* A hint of a curse from his ex-wife, the Bitch Witch).

[rrosiepetals]

don't know if you do ask but got curious what some of your favorite things about Marlon and also maybe your favorite pics of him in game

AAAA love this ask, thank you so much anon!!! I love Marlon and I will take any opportunity there is to gush about him!

Marlon is devoted, he’s got a good heart and wears it right on his sleeve. Take one good look at him and you see someone who’s (trying) to keep it all together. He was genuinely so passionate when talking about how well fortified Ericson’s had become. It was endearing seeing how much he boasted to Clementine about running the place and how he and all the other kids had worked so hard over the years to protect the school.��

He is a tragic character, and although only appearing in one episode, you can sense there is more to him than meets the eye. He is someone who has been weighed down by responsibility and by the world he was forced to grow up in. These kids had been sheltered, most of their lives had been spent surviving at the school. The teachers and other staff they'd looked up to… the ones that were entrusted to take care of them had abandoned them, leaving them for dead. As a result, they had no adult figure to look up to and seek guidance from.

Who could they lean on now?

This is where Marlon comes in; I like how despite his feelings of sorrow and betrayal, he decided to step up and take action, even though he was just as scared and confused as the other kids. It highlights just how much he cares for his friends; he doesn’t want to see them suffer and live in fear. It's a scary world out there; practically anywhere they go, it could mean death. However, as determined as ever, Marlon strives to make the best of their situation, and they work together to make Ericson the home that they never truly had before the apocalypse. The fondness in Louis' voice when he talks about him is really heartwarming and goes to show how dedicated he was when playing into the leader role.

Marlon is a person who will do anything in his position to protect his friend's safety. As the self-proclaimed leader of the abandoned boarding school, he goes to great lengths to ensure that everyone is well fed and has a good night’s sleep. When he speaks with Clementine, you can see the desperation in his eyes; shouldering so much responsibility alone for so many years is hard. Despite his doubts that cloud him, he attempts to make it work with the limited resources they have.

The situation involving the twins is extremely heartbreaking from both perspectives. Some people paint Marlon as this “heartless villain” who will just willingly hand over his friends like it’s nothing. I want to pose some questions. Do you think he wanted to hand them over? Did you think he hasn’t gone days upon days without sleeping? Wrecked with the guilt of his decision? Spending hours trying to come up with some sort of rescue plan to get them back? It doesn’t erase the fact that he knew these kids… he grew up with them in this fucked up world. He’s literally still a kid himself! What was he to do in a situation where all he had was a gun practically pointed at him by adults who could easily overpower them? Perhaps he could’ve handed himself over, however what would happen then? They’d just come back anyways and take the rest of the kids without a second thought.

At the end of the day, he wanted to be a good leader and good friend to everyone at the school. He kept all his worries and stress to himself so that the spirits of the school weren't weighed down because of him. He was so insistent that everyone abided by the safe zone rule so much to avoid any conflicts that could disrupt the peace they made for themselves. Thus, these built up emotions/worries caused his eventual downfall and he died thinking that all his friends potentially hated him for what he did. Watching those hurt and dejected looks on their faces when being confronted.. especially the look of sadness from his best friend. It hurt more than anything. I love how they handled Marlon, even if I wished he and many others had more screen time to truly shine, the amount of impact they had is worth it. Also many love towards his va Ray Chase, he put in his all with that performance!!!! 👏

A bit of a side note as well: Marlon had broken his own rule regarding the safe zone as he managed to save Clementine and AJ outside the train station. Why was he out there in the first place? I believe that he was actually planning to scout the Delta from afar, finding any weak spots necessary before making a solid rescue plan to get Sophie and Minnie back. No one else was with Marlon at the time as far as we know, only him and Rosie when he refers to "when we found you." I could be wrong but that’s what I’d like to think.

As far as picture wise go I have a few of them! Mainly love the ones where he’s smiling!!!

[amberskywrites]

If She Can Have This

Fic Masterpost | Ao3 Link

Fandom / Genre: Stardew Valley / Fluff

Pairing: Marnie/Marlon/Gil, Jas & Marnie & Shane

Prompt: @yearoftheotpevent 2025 March Prompt

fresh starts

Warnings: None! Lmk if I need to add anything ^^

Summary:

It's the Feast of the Winter Star, and while it's been rough, Marnie knows she's found a good fresh start in her life, and if she could have this, things can't be too bad.

Feast of the Winter Star – Marnie always enjoyed the holiday, especially after Jas and Shane had moved in with her. Everyone gathering in the town square and enjoying the festivities, the kids getting excited over all the presents, the food… 

She had felt morose sometimes, with where everyone would sit – she used to long for Lewis to join her, Jas, and Shane’s table, even if the two didn’t know about their relationship. But Lewis avoided her like a plague beyond the formal welcome he gave everyone at the feast.

This year though…

“Mister Marlon! Mister Gil!” Jas squealed from the tree, abandoning Vincent and their toys the moment the two adventurers reached her sight. She had two gifts clutched in her arms and Malorn paused in pushing Gil to their table once she was close enough. Jas beamed up at them as she held out the wrapped presents. “For you!”

“Well thank ya kindly, little lady,” Marlon said as he took the blue and silver gift Jas held out for him. Gil nodded his thanks to Jas, never one for many words, but he patted his lap and Jas happily and carefully climbed up onto him. He must have said something that Marnie couldn’t hear from her distance away, as he held the gift back to Jas and they both began to open the red and gold wrapped present.

Marnie watched as they reacted to the gifts – paintings Jas had made in an art lesson Leah had helped Penny hold, frames Marnie had commissioned from Robin keeping them safe. She sighed as Jas began chatting excitedly to them, and the two men were nodding and responding eagerly – well, Marlon was, Gil would absolutely just be humming in response unless it was prudent he say something, he was always concerned about being too rough-sounding for Jas’ ears – and she couldn’t help but melt.

A chuckle from next to her. “I didn’t think she’d trap them this quickly,” Shane said beside her, leaning into Marnie’s space.

“You know how excited she was to give them those, she was counting down the days.”

“It’s sweet they’re indulging her.”

Marnie shrugged. “They care about her – about you both.”

“And you,” Shane added, and when Marnie looked at him he was giving her a gentle grin. “I’m glad you decided to give them a chance. It’s nice to see you smile more.”

She startled, brow furrowing. “What do you mean?” Smile more? Did… did he think she was sad before? Was she that obvious?

His smile faltered and he leaned away, just slightly. But then he glanced back to Marlon, Gil, and Jas and tension bled out of his shoulders. “I don’t know. I know you were stressed, after taking me and Jas in, and I know I didn’t make it easy. It’s not that you weren’t happy, but seeing you now… it’s like… you’re happier more.” He huffed and shook his head. “I don’t think I’m making sense.”

Marnie reached over and wrapped her arm around his shoulders, pulling him in. He went easily into her embrace as she turned her attention back to the trio. She was quiet for a moment, before releasing a long breath and leaning her head on his. “Actually… I think I know what you mean. I am happier. I don’t… it wasn’t just you and Jas, I was stressed but there was more going on and… and I think this… them, were a fresh start even I didn’t realize I needed until now.”

As they spoke, Gil and Marlon were finally able to make it to their table with a still chattering Jas. “Marlon, Gil!” Marnie greeted with a grin, letting go of Shane to stand; her cheeks flushed pink when Marlon leaned forward to kiss her cheek.

“Evening Marnie, Shane,” he said with a nod towards her nephew. Shane raised the glass he had picked up – non-alcoholic this year, for Jas’ sake.

“Happy Winter Star Marlon, Gil.”

“Uncle Shane! Aunt Marnie! They love my paintings!”

Marlon chuckled and ruffled her hair, carefully enough to not mess up her bow too much and she giggled. “She has a future career as an artist awaiting her, that’s for sure.”

“We’re glad you could make it this year,” Marnie said, pulling first Marlon into a hug, and then stooping down to hug Gil and press her own kiss to his cheek. He smiled slightly at her and rolled his chair up to the table, nudging Jas to a different one so he could sit properly with them.

“We wouldn’t have missed it, thank ya for inviting us.”

“Of course! You both have always been welcome, of course, but it is nice to spend the feast together. I’m glad you said yes. How’s your leg, Marlon? And your hands, Gil?”

Conversation flowed easily and quickly after that, Jas quieting as she ate to instead listen attentively as Gil and Marlon recounted some adventure they had been on during one Winter Star night, Shane interjecting his own jokes to spark a laugh from her or Gil.

She basked in the warmth, in those she loved around her, enjoying each other’s company. Gil and Marlon presented them all with gifts. Wooden carvings from Marlon, small little things whittled with care – little wooden dolls for Jas to add to her collection and ready to be painted, a family of chicks for Shane and another carving of Charlie, and a recreation of the family from The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch for Marnie. Crocheted garments from Gil – a purple scarf and new green bow for Jas that had her grinning from ear to ear, a Tunnelers sweater for Shane which left him blinking in surprise, and hand warmers for Marnie in a deep red that she adored. 

Shane had bought snowglobes for the both of them on a trip from Zuzu City, featuring adventure movie themes that got hearty laughs out of both men when Shane recounted them, spiraling into more stories that were far more entertaining than the movies. And Marnie had commissioned Emily, with wool from her sheep spun to make soft new pajamas, taking into account Gil’s chair and Marlon’s occasional sensory issues, patterned with their favorite monsters.

The meal passed quickly – quicker than Marnie realized, sitting and talking with her heart warming. The past few years had been rough, and she doubted they were going to get much easier, but if she could have more days like this…

More days of Gil’s raspy laugh, of Marlon’s exaggerated gestures, of Shane’s smiles and Jas’ giggled questions…

She couldn’t think of anything that would bring her down, if she could have this.

[poxy-domain]

big fat May post, my main sve farmer!!! art is May over the years, ive talked about her here before briefly but not much

rest of the post under the cut is essentially her backstory, it ended up being WAY longer than i thought it would be though so be warned lol

basic run down of her life pre-farm, is she was average in every sense of the word essentially. she basically had nothing exceptional going for her. she lived in the suburbs outside of zuzu city for a majority of her childhood before going to a cheap 2 year college and eventually working at joja. however, she knew nobody at zuzu city nor was she good at socializing at all. it basically caused her to become a hermit, she would hardly ever go outside aside to go to work and she had a terrible sleep schedule as well as diet, she was overworked and underpaid at joja so she couldn't afford much good or healthy food (she also picks up sign language as a way to avoid social interaction after a while). after basically 4 years of this, she decides to read her grandpa's letter and boom!!! stardew plot happens

she started off kinda terrible at farming ngl, like may legit grew up in peak urban area and she saw barely any plant life, now you expect bro to be a farmer?? LMFAO funny joke bro. having a hard time breaking out of her former hermit lifestyle, she barely talks to anyone outside of small talk with lewis, marnie, pierre, and robin, and those 4 are only because its essential for her job, and lewis is because he knew her grandfather. yippie!!! she went out to the country to start a new life and it really isn't that different from her lonely, sad, former one!!!! may was initially hoping this move would be a cure for all her problems, but seeing that she's still the same person as before, and doesn't have a magical effortless personality glow up does go thru a sort of arc of resenting herself. other villagers try to talk to her but she doesn't really try to manage anything further than small talk. She does have a sort of mutual understanding with sebastian because of both of their introverted natures, as well as geeky interests that may especially got into over her years of being a social recluse. 

This all changes when she gets into the adventurers guild, and i mean actually get into it, when marlon first offered for her to adventure into the caves full of monsters, she initially brushed it off thinking he was exaggerating. “monsters were just some made up story that only existed years and years ago, they’re practically extinct now!” which was basically may’s thought process, as the city intentionally covers up any news coverage related to any magical or monster related topics. may learns this is very much not the truth the hard way. rip bozo, deserved tbh. After this encounter, she starts frequenting the caves much more often for the adrenaline rush, a way to escape the thoughts plaguing her that she really needed to fix herself, not just her environment. She frequents the guild for more supplies and ends up talking (generous term for her nods and hm’s) more to marlon and gil. At first the two of them do wonder about her quietness, but they’re both used to eccentric characters from other guilds so they’re not too bothered by it. marlon even picks up on some sign language for her to use with him when she doesn’t want to talk. The wizard also becomes quite used to her behavior, being even more accustomed to unconventional characters, he even knows sign language so she primarily uses it to talk to him!! may finally finds people more like her in the form of adventurers and mages, it sort of clicks in her head when she starts to learn a bit of magic with rasmodius. her love for the adrenaline rush of adventuring turns to a genuine love of adventuring itself. She also meets krobus and IMMEDIATELY clicks with him, and spends a dubious amount of time in the sewers because of it (the villagers start giving her weird looks for going into the sewers so much so she starts going in through the forest entrance). bro smells terrible. by her second year in stardew, krobus and may end up becoming roommates. he doesn’t mind her silence, though she does become comfortable talking to him more often. 

Also i wanted to show in the art of her getting progressively more muscular from her work as well as tanner, if any y’all notice her scars forming over the years kudos to u lol. She also cuts her hair year 4 but decides to grow it out again by year 7.. i should also prooooobably address her relationship with lance, considering she does get married to him later on. but i kiiinnddaaa wanna write a small fic about that ngl. i will work up to it or write another post on this later lol. but this is getting too long so i’ll end it at year 3. also she totally fucks with isaac. she may be quiet and socially inept but she fucks with people sooo much. devious in nature

[romancemedia]

OMG Talk about an episode. I Can't Believe Marlon is leaving Death in Paradise!!! This is a HUGE shock. I swear it's become a bad habit now when a character leaves, there is no heads-up anymore from the cast they're leaving ahead of their exit.

I really love Marlon and this past season has shown him at his best and brightest so it really makes me sad that he's leaving. Since the start of the season, I could tell right away how much Marlon has come so far in his journey on the show and I'm so proud of him. Although what I especially love is how everyone expressed how proud they are of him from start to finish throughout the whole episode, the commissioner in particular. Plus that hug in the end was so sweet!

It was so unexpected and I'm so sad to say goodbye to such a beloved character.

[abuddyforeveryseason]

This is the Buddy for January 16th.

I mentioned Jim Steranko yesterday, who tragically turned into a a right wing extremist on Twitter in old age. And on June 15th, I talked about Neal Adams, another comics artist who also became known as quite a nutjob, although under an entirely different context - and going off in an entirely different direction.

It's sad, but it's part of life - in fact, it's expected since political movements nowadays are kind of designed to brainwash people and get them hooked on hatred. Seeing someone fall down the rabbit hole of extremism, especially online, is seeing them be both a victim and a weapon of this system. And even if I don't want to let creatives like Steranko and Adams off the hook, it's still a pity.

The same thing happened to J. K. Rowling. I was a huge Harry Potter fan when the books were coming out - at least for the first half of the story, the later books and the ending were kind of disappointing - and it's depressing to see what she's metamorphosed into. Even before the internet, something similar happened to Al Capp, in the 1970ies.

In J. K. Rowling's case, a lot of former fans talked about how important it was to separate the art from the artist, and how they still enjoyed the Harry Potter books despite their minor flaws, and the author's major flaws. Although the issue wasn't politics but ego and talent, Star Wars fans felt the same way about George Lucas. Looking back at the Potter books, I can't help but think "that's it? That's the wonderful piece of literature people felt was so important they were heartbroken when the author turned out to be a raving loonie?"

But still, I have fond memories of the book. And of Neal Adams, or Star Wars, John Cleese, Roald Dahl, Marlon Brando, Graham Linehan... I see them more as victims of the culture war than anything else. Tough times.

This has nothing to do with today's Buddy, though... other than the fact I used the same Inkscape technique I used on June 15th (the Adams birthday one) to make the smoke coming out of his cigarette. I like the all-red coloring. Back in the Silver Age of comics, it was common to see background characters or figures in abstract images being covered in a single color (usually magenta because they used the CMYK model, and cyan was reserved for the background) but we never see it anymore, nowadays. People think it's lazy.

[scwirrel]

Tagged by lovely @themirokai. I didn't realise how much i wanted to journal some stuff out until now. thanks 👍.

Current time: 1:35am. which is not actually that late as i am live laugh loving in my nocturnal era. still plenty of time to watch a movie.

Current mood: creatively fraught. i want to get back into creative writing but I've gone so long without completing a project it feels hopeless. waiting on divine intervention at this point.

Current activity: vibing. (when i posted this originally it kept the previous description. i no longer remember what i was doing)

Currently thinking about: i really hope i don't get fired. also i need to clean more. also i need to do more admin. anxiety abounds.

Current favorite song: anything by MF Doom. 90s era. when i crack and swing back to whiny indie girl ballads its always gotta be Presumably Dead Arm by Sidney Gish though.

Currently reading: A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James. its a fairly hefty book about Bob Marley. im loving its versatile writing style and the portrait it paints of the rationale behind sexual violence but i definetly feel like im missing a lot of Jamaican political context. sometimes it feels like a book you should be handed a textbook for before you start, but thats a fault of mine and not the authors. I was previously trying to force myself though Pride and Prejudice but i just cant. Im usually a sucker for classic lit but that era just doesnt do it for me. sad.

Currently watching: im planning on watching the summer i turned pretty before i go to bed. no tv shows right now though. only chick flicks.

Current favourite character: im thinking a lot about everyone from the Sandman series. especially our titular boy. the cheekbones stick out in the mind. im desperately fighting back against another batfam phase. refixating on Tim Drake and Jason Todd would entail a lot more comics and bad movie adaptations than im comfortable with right now.

Current WIPs: i have a lot of unfinished paintings in my sketchbook right now. we wont talk about my writing wips. can a messy room count as a wip? thats the projects taking up most of my emotional space right now

Tagging my favourite (cough: only) mutuals here. no obligations at all, ignore this at your own discretion. @mammoneythegreat @fandoms-incorrect-quotes

[laleleng]

December 2024

Hi, Ilang days na lang patapos na ang taon :) Sobrang daming nangyari sa taon na to at masaya ako na mas nakilala ko pa yung sarili ko. Sobrang hirap man financiallyy pero yung learnings and realization in life bawing bawi! Thank you, Lord for always making me humble and to be happyy more sa mga little things, the past years really test me pero sa ngayon maasasbi ko na ams naging matapang ako and hindi na agad susuko, Mas nagpapasalamat na ko sa mga nangyayare in my life kasi I know it will shape to be the best version of myself. Sobrang daming blessing na nangyayari lalong lalo na emotionally, mentally and spritually. Masaya ako na mas nakikilala kita, though may mga absents ako sa promise ko na magsimba every Sunday I'm still proud of myself na mas madami pa din yung time na nakapagsimba ako kesa sa hindi, next year ang goal maisama ko sa pag simba yung kapatid ko and my familyy. Thank you din Lord kasi nakapagstep up ako to reach my one my dreams, magturo :)) All of this po na ginagawa ko is for your glory kasi kung ako lang po alam kong di ko kakayanin at isa pa I really to inspire other people especially sa kind of world na meron po kami ngayon sobrang problematic and nawawala yung humility, humbleness and paguunawa, I just feel that this world is full of hatred, broken, hurt, and sad people and alam kong hindi ako exempted dito because even me I always feel that but still I always make sure to bounce back and look for the brighter side of the world and lean on your promise and sacrifice. Im just tahnkful kung gaano kabuti si Lord sa buhay namin ng family ko.

Thank you Lord kasi healthy po kami, si Mama, Papa, Nunoy, Tito Marlon, Tito Manue at Tita Babes. Lahat ng effort and paghihirap ko is para din po sa kanila kasi gusto pong makabawi at makatulong. Maiparanas yung life na deserve nila. One of my dreams is magakpagtravel kaming magkakasama, even I don't have a perfect family but will choose them always as a family and ibigay yung mga bagay na gusto nila. Sobranga mahal ko po sila

Also thank you din po sa mga friends ko an walang sawang umiintindi at nakikinig s amga kwento ko, Kay Kim sana po mahanap na nya yung para sa kanya, Kay danel mas tibayaan nya pa kase isa din po syang bread winner, Si icia na malihim pero alam ko kaialangan nya din po kayo gbayan nyo po sya, Si ellaine, Mariella, Edlyn, Shane gabayan nyo din po at ingatan sila, Salama din po kay Jhoven, Christian at Ate Naning, sa mga efforts na ginagawa namin para sa community sana hindi sila magsawa at wag kainin ng pera, Kay Donna, Sab at Atasha blessed nyo po pagsasama nila ni Ron, At sana po wag na sila magkasakit :)) Kayna Janno, Mizpha, Karla, Carl, Unay, Bri, Cygen at Danica, Sana magtuloy tuloy pa po yung bible study namin every Wednesday :))

Im praying po sa next year na magkakasama pa din po kaming mga taong to at makatulong pa kami sa iba pang tao. :))) They make the life so easier to carryyy sa mga ginagawa and impact nila for me. Im really praying na yumaman po ako tapos tutulungan ko din sila at pati na din yung mga taong nangangailangan pa pati na rin po sila at gamitin nila sa mabuti ang lahat ng blessings nyo :) Same po ako alam kong hindi po ako perfect kaya humihingi po ako ng help sa inyo na iguide nyo po ako :) Lorrddddddddddddd, gusto ko pong yumaman talaga para makatulong :(

[studentinpursuitofclouds]

Hello. I love your head cannons and stories.

I was wondering if you had any for the characters in East Scarp, especially for Mateo who is my absolute favorite. I'm particularly curious on how you imagine other modded characters would view them.

Hope that's not to much to ask, but if it is that's OK. Thank you for your time.

Hello dear! 👋

Unfortunately, I'm not really writing headcanons on East Scarp right now, because I removed this mod due to the fact that it conflicted with my other mods, making the game unplayable for me. I definitely remember having some problem with "Always Raining in the Valley", which is sad, I wanted to play and see Sterling's events (and I miss Mateo too 🥲) I've been meaning to get back to the mod, and will soon, but it's probably worth going through without the other mods

I can, however, write something for Mateo, as I remember the most information about them in the time I've had time to play the East Scarp. Since you mentioned mod characters but didn't specify which ones, I'll take the adventurer/mage reactions from SVE. I hope you don't mind. Thanks for your ask, and have a good day 💖

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As with Farmer, Marlon shows concern for the young Guild member, trying (with Gunther) to persuade the stubborn adventurer to stop avoiding them and stop bemoaning their past. Even when Mateo made the decision to organise their own Guild to be the protector of East Scarp, the old adventurer's heart is brimming with pride.

Oh, Alesia remembers them! Marlon told her not only about the Farmer and their merits, but also about Mateo, a good kid who "just lost their way a bit". Sniper decided not to question the former teacher about what that meant, but he trusted them and she would. Especially since he praised Mateo, as well as Farmer, and called them brave and talented adventurers.

Isaac, on the other hand, is not impressed by the stories. He respects Marlon, but the adventurer with a scar believes that the old man overestimates his students. There are no strong monsters in the valley for the youngsters to temper their abilities. It's unlikely that this Mateo will even stand up to an ordinary shadow brute. Though who knows. Anyway, Isaac is not too interested in the newcomers, busy with his own, more important matters.

Hmm, interesting... Another young adventurer with good potential. Yes, Camilla felt that with proper training, their Marlon's student would make a very good monster hunter. If they had magic like Farmer, it would be a real powerful and unstoppable duo. Though for Camilla, that still means more victims for her endless teasing and jokes.

That's not to say Jadu is surprised at the new member of the Adventurer's Guild. It's good that the Valley is protected by several young adventurers, not just Marlon with Gil and Magnus (no offence to the three men mentioned, but the Guild needed fresh blood). As it is - Jadu won't have any special reaction to Mateo, other than the realisation that he'll probably be hearing their name in the Castle Village too, apart from Farmer's.

Ah, a fellow adventurer! Lance warmly welcomes Mateo, who has decided to get serious about protecting East Scarp. A noble endeavour, as even there monsters can dwell there, especially he had heard for rock crab activity... Lance had already heard that Mateo was a pretty good fighter. Maybe since it didn't work out to lure Farmer into The First Slash, it would work out with Mateo? *Chuckle* Lance is just joking. Good job, adventurer. Keep the Valley safe.

[thedelulus]

Film Review: The Godfather 20

The film "The Godfather," released in 1972, is a renowned American gangster movie based on Mario Puzo's popular 1969 novel (Bauer, 2019). Directed by Francis Coppola and written by Mario Puzo and Roger Twain, it is known for its cinematography, haunting music, and exceptional performances by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The story is about a New York mafia family.

Furthermore, the way the movie looks, with its lighting and how scenes are set up, makes the intense and exciting parts even more thrilling. When the camera gets close to the characters' faces, you can really see their emotions. The sounds in the movie, like explosions and gunshots, make the action scenes feel real. The music gives you the feeling of the situation while watching. Different colors in the movie show the mood of the scenes. Bright, warm colors mean happy or peaceful moments, while dark, cold colors mean danger or sadness. The camera moves around a lot, making you feel like you're right there in the story. The actors, especially Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, make you invested in what happens to them. The music and lighting, make the important parts of the story even more powerful and emotional.

Transitioning to the plot and characters, the movie is interesting because it has an interesting plot. The characters for example have a complicated relationship. An example of it would be having Don Corleone as their godfather may mean having protection or benefits for them. It is not just about the mafia, but it is about morality and the consequences of people's choices. The way it shows the Corleone family getting more powerful and all the drama between their family gets audiences hooked up on the story. Although it is old, an interesting hook is what catches the audience's attention.

In the film, female roles were surprisingly less. All the scenes evolving females depict them either at home working or attending social events. None of the females are allowed to be and to know about the family business, portraying gender stereotypes with men depicted as breadwinners while females are to household duties. Although the film was created long ago, this portrayal may seem normal back then but compared to now it is showing a type of gender stereotype. Additionally, the film lacks resolution regarding the entire mafia business, ending with the door closing with a worried wife. An example of a better ending would be about the vengeance of the other families on Michael or perhaps about the godson or The Corleone Family.

Regarding morality and resolution, It is trying to show that there is a sense of morality in the mafia business. It is not just about killing all along it is all about morals. In the earlier scenes, although I am not quite sure about the whole details it was about a seller asking for Don Corleone's help in killing someone, but in surprise his answer was not to kill them but instead to find an alternative way to punish that person. It also shows how one step done wrong could get you into consequences. Such as Michael's brother without properly thinking about the current situation of the other families might getting him, he went to his sister's house alone without any protection with him which ended up in a blood bath.

In my personal opinion, no, I believe that this movie is not quite a nice movie or at least I think so. Although it has a good plot the ending was terrible. And the time length of the video in other words was too long, some scenes were unnecessary as well. If the movie could be a little shorter perhaps maybe then I would recommend it to other people. The movie requires a better ending as it does not really answer most of the questions the audience has for the family. Such as what will happen to the whole mafia business. Will the Corleone family get hatred or will they get more powerful?

Reference: Bauer, P. (2019). The Godfather | Plot, Cast, Oscars, & Facts | Britannica. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Godfather-film-by-Coppola

[arty-e]

Did Marlon suspect Opal was cheating before he found out?

Kinda but he just pushed those doubts at the back of his mind and tried to ignore it gossips

But then he walked in on it and it’s pretty hard to ignore something that’s right in front of you

[spacedlexi]

i just think a "friended/romanced + saved + trust aj" violet does such a good job rounding out the plot and characters of S4 and i dont say that lightly

she walls people off out of fear just like S3 clem did and learned to grow out of through the compassion of others. feeling like she could have done more to save minnie being what initially makes her step up to lead, but her accepting her love for clem (and clem choosing to save her) is what leads to her Truly accepting the school and everyone inside it as her Home and gives her something to fight for ("i tried my damnedest not to care about either of you. and i still couldnt tell you why." "i know where youre coming from. after losing so many people, sometimes its easier to keep everyone at arms length." "and then you wonder why you fight so hard to stay alive. i dont wonder anymore."). this being the reasoning behind violets detachment from the school, as well as a negative home life impacting her idea of what a home even was. but together they turn ericson from a prison into the home theyve BOTH been looking for, renaming it together, and envisioning it for the future together. the two of them understand each other deeply, from what theyve lost to how its affected them and the poor ways theyve decided to react to it. but through their support of the other, they BOTH get to evolve into more relaxed and confident versions of themselves, who know Exactly what theyre fighting for

her troubled relationship with brody and getting to learn more about what happened with the twins/violets reaction to it and how she ultimately blames herself/brodys guilt about her part in it and how she misses violet. getting the chance to mend that relationship before its too late. the 3 of them becoming closer because of it. and getting to develop clems friendship with brody leads to a more impactful moment later in the basement

her relationship with tenn reflecting clems relationship with aj, in the way they both made the decision to look after their respective boys after their primary guardians died (ajs parents, tenns sisters). both of them can understand the responsibilities they have taken upon themselves, and how hard it can be to do right. the 4 of them become a tight knit group quickly. especially in EP2 as vi supports clem while tenn supports aj through the marlon fiasco

her confused relationship with minerva introducing interesting conflict both within her relationship with clem (who has her own personal conflict with minerva, which vi still ties into through her relationship with both minnie and tenn) and the over arching plot, which has themes of learning when to let someone go because they are no longer who they once were (clem and lilly "we were family once", mitch about ms martin "you get all caught up in who people used to be, and you cant deal with whats in front of you", violet about minnie "the real minnie? shes been gone this whole time and i have to stop mourning her")

having a saved violet on the boat expanding the conversation with minerva about her motivations with the delta. violet apologizing for never looking for her, minnie saying she knows she would have but that its too late now, so sure this is just the way things have to be. getting to hear minnie say "you can be rewarded, just like i am", giving us insight into her character. and clem getting the last word before she rams the door down, her and violet fighting minnie Together. and violet saves clems life, making the Choice to shoot minerva, which in and of itself is a huge moment for violets character in regards to her relationship with both minnie And clem

and aj shooting tenn on the bridge brings things full circle, by putting violet in the same position louis was in EP2, where aj has killed the most important person to her, in an effort to save her life, and now she must reckon with those feelings the same way louis had to about marlon. not so easy now is it violet? ("so youre mad, but sad" "can i be that for a while?" "yeah, its ok")

just... ough... violets whole character just fits into Everything so well, but in a way that elevates the characters and plots around her, while also developing her into her own

[allpromarlo]

a summary of me talking about my favorite sports men

[twdg-and-stuff]

Hello!

Could I get, Marlon and Louis, who has an S/O whose really good with kids and is generally very soft? Like maybe when Clem and AJ first get there, they calm AJ down while Clem's out. Or they've always been really good with Tenn and Willy, even when no one else really knows what to do with them.

Just a thought! I think it'd be cute 😊

Hey! This is adorable, I hope you like this!

He would love how sweet you are to kids

You two are a good mixture of personalities

Let’s say Clem goes on a run and AJ gets sad that she’s gone

And you help calm him down

Marlon absolutely loves how soft spoken you are towards AJ

He would adore watching you talk to the kids

Especially Willy and Tenn since their only friends are really Violet and Mitch

He loves how kind you are to everybody

This man ADORES you!!!!

He loves how soft spoken you are with the kids

He is just as sweet to you as you are to him

If you were to calm AJ down, he would love you 100x more than he already did

He loves when you hang out and cheer up the kids and he definitely goes with you

He loves your personality so much

You and his personalities match so well

Overall, he loves how sweet you are to everybody and how kind you are to the kids

[grizzlyofthesea]

Fun with a New Pen

I got a ten-color pen over the weekend, and I've loved using it so far. I wanted to show it off a bit, and I had an idea today.

I've been obsessing over mothy's Seven Deadly Sins series of Vocaloid songs, so I decided to draw all the sinners today.

Duke Cherubim "Sateriasis" Venomania

I want his outfit. Give me his outfit. Let me be fancy like him.

His song is catchy as all heck and is one of my favorites of the whole series (especially ryusouta's cover, holy crap it's good). Weird for a repulsed aroace, I know, but it is what it is.

Super sad backstory that I can relate to in some ways. I wasn't locked in a basement for all my childhood or anything, but I was teased for my appearance quite a bit, even by some of my loved ones.

He can fly???

Banica Conchita

Gorgeous design

Has awesome powers

Ate herself just to save her child and became the new demon of gluttony in the process. That's metal as all heck.

Her song has an awesome instrumental, and the lyrics are nice and subtly horrifying.

Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche

Needed her own page because of how stupid frilly her dress is

Seriously, we get it. You're royalty. But make yourself easier to draw.

Least favorite song in the series, but I don't hate it. I love ryusouta's cover of the Velvet Mix, though.

Another super sad story, especially with Servant of Evil for extra context. Who could've guessed? Poor Kagamines can't catch a break.

Margarita Blankenheim

I used to hate her song for some reason, but I love it now. Both the melody and the instrumental are gorgeous.

Didn't deserve such a crappy husband

She has a special gift for you.

Actually a doll possessed by Eve Moonlit for some reason? What even is this series??? (Even though I love it dearly)

Kayo Sudou

Scariest song in my opinion. It may go on a bit longer than I'd like, but the way the story builds is terrifying.

Color-changing scissors that totally aren't stained with blood

Was kind of doomed from the start since her mom was the demon of envy. I'll give her credit for trying, though.

Very talented tailor, for what it's worth

Gallerian Marlon

👌

Another song with an awesome instrumental. The key changes make me feel extra evil when I listen to it. And the gavels. Oh my gosh, the gavels.

Poor dude went crazy over a spoon.

We all know he's Nemesis' dad, but they're also half-siblings? And neither of them had any idea?? What the actual heck, Ma--???

Nemesis Sudou

Also has one of my favorite songs (no, I'm totally not biased toward the Internet Co. Vocaloids, what are you talking about--). It's super dramatic and bold, and the key change at the end really gives it--and the whole series--a sense of finality.

Didn't even want a contract with the demon of wrath, but hey, she got a cool pet octopus out of it.

Her backstory hits me right in the feels. Seriously, being ordered by your estranged father to kill your lover--and not even having any idea that he's your father until after the fact? Ouch.

Becoming a dictator may have been a bit much, though

And the moral of the story is: listen to ryusouta's covers of these songs. (No, but seriously, they're awesome.) And the Evillious Chronicles is a crazy series, but the Vocaloid fandom wouldn't be the same without it.

[intriga-hounds]

just finished black leopard, red wolf by marlon james and holy shitttttt what a book!!!

and ofc i try to look it up on tumblr and the tag is filled with the coldest takes i’ve ever seen…

it’s a HARD read, and it’s not for everyone, and it should have just about every trigger warning there is on the first page……but wow. very cool fantasy book based on african myth and history, from a very accomplished jamaican writer who has some of the ballsiest writing i’ve ever read.

the book is sad and disgusting and heart wrenching and profound and very very different than anything else out there. while i wouldn’t say i “loved” it in the way i normally love a book, i was moved and changed and affected by it and i don’t think i’ll easily forget it. if you’re a hardcore fantasy reader, and especially if you write fantasy, i feel it’s a must.