#shadow 0-1

[darlingor]

Random shadow: gets hurt doing something stupid on his one night off*

Graves, rising out of a dead sleep: something’s wrong

[kombatbrat]

Can we talk about his little Whistle 😙 omg I JUST NOTICED HE WHISTLE 😩😩😩😩He is so Southern

[collinnmckinley]

"We can keep trying to kill each other, or we can join up and win this thing! Make the call!"

[shadowbratt]

THIIISSSS MMMMAAAANNNN

RIGHT HERE

[jgvfhl]

Something about Graves playing friend and foe, ally and adversary, got my brain back on Norse myths and the shit that Loki gets up to on behest of Odin. Then I remembered one of Odin's animals is an eagle, and it was all over. Anyway. Graves girlies (gn) I know you're out there, come get your dinner--

@cod-dump @midnight193 idk anyone else to tag lol. Description is in Alt text.

[super-oddity]

Return of the Jedi // Ahsoka

[tlgtw]

Bits and pieces of the still incredibly written backstory of Elden Ring continue to poke out from the dogwater, as it were.

St. Trina, as we learn, was a specific aspect of Miquella that was made separate: In Miquella's words, St Trina was the embodiment of his 'love.' And when he abandoned St Trina, he abandoned that aspect of himself that made her.

This newly introduced example reveals to us what the nature of Radagon's exactly was, in turn.

Radagon, the 'other half' of Marika in the exact same way that St Trina had been for Miquella, we learn here, had *himself* been a specific singular aspect of Marika's emotions or feelings.

With St Trina having been made out of Miquella's 'love.'

You wonder, too, what Radagon should have been made from.

What aspect of herself did Marika separate into her second person, as called by her the "Loyal Dog of the Golden Order"? We know Radagon was created prior to the creation of the Golden Order itself, since he was involved in the invasion of Liurnia.

So at the same time as Marika was married to Godfrey, begetting Godwyn and Mogh and Morgott. Radagon was married to Renalla, begetting Rykard and Radahn and raising the potential successor of Marika--the Empyrean Ranni. He was given a massive amount of responsibility, the seeming crux of the Liurnian-Leyndell alliance that ended the Liurnian Wars that Marika's empire was losing, and he by every account was completely dedicated and successful; even weakening the strength of the Carian royal family by reducing their practicing of astrology.

All yet, when push came to shove: After Godwyn was assassinated and Marika sought to destroy the Elden Ring. It was Radagon who dropped everything he had and stepped in to stop her.

"Proudly" as his Golden Order Greatsword says,

Radagon divorced his first wife, married his 'original self,' begettedthe Twin Prodigies Miquella and Malenia as two more potential successors to Queen Marika, set up the brutal inquisition and censorship of the Age of Radagon headed by his own son Rykard, and was even involved with the very the development of Golden Order fundamentalism!

Radagon did so much fucking stuff! He was so damn proactive! So what exactly must he have been!?

That Marika initially separated from herself? And who went on to try and stop her very own plans when they turned against the wishes of the Greater Will??

This conflicting 'half' of her original person! That nonetheless was all this strongly willed on his own!?

What part of Marika COULD Radagon have originally been!?!?!?

And it's awesome. It's really really well-designed writing.

Frankly, even, it's genius. It's not anything revolutionary in terms of narrative devices or anything like that, but it's really elegant. It's really meaningful and concise, and it's really cool!!!

A lot of Elden Ring's base game is, or now maybe--was. (It having been the basis of my entire show on YouTube.)

But the actual story, instead of solely the backstory, of the DLC, unfortunately, is not!

You ever seen a boss item whose entire description was literally entirely the game just fucking QUOTING ITSELF?

Hyetta at Frenzied Flame Proscription: "Become their lord. Take their torment, despair. Their affliction. Every sin, every curse. And melt it all away. As the Lord of Chaos."

Ghost outside Church of Inhibition in Liurnia: "Ahh, Lord Vyke, it seems that you were no lord, after all."

Midras's Flame of Frenzy, from killing Midras, Lord of Frenzied Flame:

Or! Better yet, ANOTHER boss spell, whose entire description is dedicated to literally just acknowledging its fucking colour!!

Land of Shadows, from killing the Scadutree Avatar:

I definitely sure wish I still hadn't!!

In fact, I don't think the level of vacuousness from Shadow of the Erdtree's descriptions has ever been seen before!

Not even in Dark Souls 3!!

AUGH

[ruanbaijie]

SNOWFALL 冰雪谣 (2024) 1.17

[mysweetcheesemygoodtimeboy]

Camera crew was certified cunt for pulling that move gotta be honest

[kombatbrat]

Commander Graves | Call Of Duty : Modern Warfare III|

[megaawkwardhuman]

me thinking after the latest episode: I mean while yeah guillermo has done to nandor is shitty and I'm not saying he ISN'T being an asshole but he's clearly mentally not the best rn and is trying to act like he's moved on from this big thing that in reality has really fucked with him mentally and-

*remembers how fucky my mental health has been this year*

ooooooooooooooooh... I really need therapy

[shadowbratt]

Hook, line, and fuckin' sinker

[liixlabrat]

ive been thinking recently and in my pursuit of "how fucked up can i make the blorbo" (shadow) and also my tendency to make overly elaborate "what if" aus i have thought: yeah so what if shadow died in the void in prime when he tried to enter boscage. bc that'd change SO much shit

[sinaminviv]

Listen. I just need this man in many forms and I’m not sorry! (Please reblog to keep alive!)

*You receive a call from your partner at 2AM. Grabbing your phone, you press it to your ear, eyes still closed.*

You: (L/N) here.

Graves: I’ll be there in fifteen.

You: *Mutters* Fuck. Alright. *Hangs up.*

*You roll out of bed, pulling your pants suit back on from the floor.*

*Your leather shoulder rig is next, checking your Glock 48 before holstering it again in the dark.*

*Blazer, push your fingers through your wild hair and step into your slip-on Vans.*

*You grab your 2 phones, keys and jog downstairs to unlock the door and open it - just as Graves was going to knock.*

Fucker always looks impeccable. Except his hair. Tailored suit, Beretta hidden, badge clipped to his belt, fancy belt buckle and all. Bastard.

Graves drops his woulda-knocked hand and quirks an eyebrow at you, those perfect lips pursed.

You: Shut up and let’s go.

Graves: Darlin’ *he steps off the front porch to follow you to his unmarked cruiser.* Why you gotta ruin your professional look with them shoes?

You: I live just to piss you off.

Graves: True. I ain’t mad, tho. You just look perfect up until those goddamn clown shoes.

You: Rainbow race car, *you correct him, eyes glancing at the rainbow checkered print.*

Graves: The others don’t respect you because of shit like this. Always gotta toe the line.

He shakes his head and grabs a cigarette from his pocket and tucks it between his lips, cracking his window open.

The cold, overnight fall air whips in, loudly fluttering his seatbelt strap.

*You light his cigarette and then steal it to take a deep drag before giving it back to him.*

You: The others can fuck right off if their manners are dictated by shoes.

Graves: *Chuckles warmly, smirking as he pulls the cigarette away from his lips, the smoke slipping out his mouth in a messy cloud.* Mm, there’s that sass.

He leaves the rest of his sentiment unspoken, but you hear it, feel it anyway. Sentimental bastard…

[mediocres-writing-blog]

Mortal Kombat: Enenra's Shadow

Chapter 6: The Not-So Shocking Truth

Viktor, Enenra and Nico ran off back into the woods, running away from the destruction. They walked through the forest carefully to not trip anything off, as they were still in Lin Kuei territory. Viktor then tried to strike up a conversation with Nico.

VIKTOR: So, the flower thing...

He said, turning to Nico.

VIKTOR: Is it all just a bunch of bullshit?

NICO: I really hope not, kid.

Viktor looked down, and then ahead of himself.

VIKTOR: Answer me something.

NICO: Hmm?

VIKTOR: You've been following me all along, and when the time was right, you rescued me. Why?

NICO: I've done this sort of thing before. It's like a calling for me. And I'd hate myself if I let you get killed.

VIKTOR (smiling): Well, that's pretty cool.

The two walked along, and Nico hummed a melody all too familiar to Viktor.

VIKTOR: I think I've heard this song before.

NICO: Seems we got a pretty similar taste in music. It's a small world.

VIKTOR (looking around): Smaller than you'd think.

He said, seeing a sign that said "Hong Kong, 3.3 km."

NICO: I guess it's time we say our farewells.

Viktor, a little sad, nodded.

ENENRA: You know...

Enenra appeared so Nico and Viktor could hear him clearly.

ENENRA: This doesn't have to mean goodbye. You can come back to Bosnia with us.

Nico, a bit surprised, looked away, nervously mumbling something under his breath.

VIKTOR: What did you say?

NICO: Sorry, it's just that... I can't come.

ENENRA: Why not?

VIKTOR: Enenra, don't force him--

NICO: No, it's okay. I can tell you.

Nico got on one knee, and looked up at the boy.

NICO: Listen, this might come as a shock to you, but I need you to know that... I--

VIKTOR: "Am your father?"

Nico looked confused and surprised at this, getting back up on both feet.

NICO: Well, that was quicker than I expected.

VIKTOR: Then WHY DID YOU LEAVE MY MOM ALONE!? Were you just too big of a coward to be a father so you just left?--

NICO: I didn’t WANT to leave!

Viktor looked confused. His voice was lowered down.

NICO: I got into some deep shit the second I left the military. Your mother and I parted ways because there were people out to get me, like that Sub Zero guy. They weren't just out to get me, they were out to get anyone I was related to, including her. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when I should've. And I understand if you hate me right no--

He would be interrupted by a tackling hug by Viktor. 

NICO: ...

Both Nico and Enenra were confused at this sudden change of heart. Nico awkwardly pats his back. He looked at Enenra from Viktor’s shoulder, both of them shrugging.

NICO: You good?

Viktor, letting go, wiped his face.

VIKTOR: Am now. Now then… I can get us a ride real quick.

Before long, Enenra retracted into Viktor’s body, showing that his arm did in fact grow back.

VIKTOR: Huh… how about that. Anyway…

He said, taking out his phone and dialing the number the taxi driver gave him.

NICO: You know what? I changed my mind.

Viktor turned to Nico, looking a little confused.

NICO: I will go home with you. Let me be the father I never got to be.

Viktor smiled, his eyes and his head turned sideways.

VIKTOR: If mom welcomes you back, I’d be glad to call you dad.

The two chuckled, as they stood around waiting for the driver to pick up, until he eventually did.

GUS (over phone): Yeeeee~s?

VIKTOR: Hey Gus, it’s me, Viktor, from the airport. I need you to pick me up. I’m 3.3 km’s west from Hong Kong, in the woods–

GUS (over phone): Say no more.

He said, hanging up the phone. Viktor put the phone in his pocket as he squatted beside the road. Nico squatted next to him, twiddling his thumbs.

NICO: Soooooo… that a cab driver? When should he be here?

VIKTOR: Literally any second. He’s an… “interesting” driver.

NICO: Right… also sorry, I never got to ask for your name.

VIKTOR: … Viktor.

The two sat there, and Nico tried cracking a joke about some of his past experiences.

NICO: That Sub Zero guy back there gave me a run for my money. But if I’m gonna be honest, this one girl I met once on a business trip? A thousand times more threatening than him.

Viktor turned around, seeming quite interested.

VIKTOR: Really? Who was she? Was she a friend? 

NICO: Ehhhh… kinda. Really, she was a colleague. Whenever we spoke for more than two seconds, she’d either threaten she’ll kill me or we straight up fought. She was a bit of a prick, but her heart was golden. She’d never break a promise and in the end, I could say we were almost friends.

VIKTOR: Huh. Cool. I’d like to meet her some day.

NICO: Trust me, you don’t. She’ll wreck your shit if you breathe too hard.

Viktor looked at his father with Enenra right behind him, raising an eye.

VIKTOR: You mean, she’ll wreck “your” shit?

NICO (sarcastically): Ha ha, very funny.

Nico responded, ruffling his hair. Nico giggled, pushing Robin’s hand away from him. Then Enenra jittered a little.

ENENRA: Gentlemen, stand back from the road. There’s a car incoming at very high speeds.

The two got up, and right before them 180’d and stopped Gus Axel. 

GUS: Good evening. Hop in.

Nico looked worried, and he turned to Viktor.

NICO: I’m not so sure about this, kiddo.

VIKTOR: Well, you either got this, or more Lin Kuei.

Nico stroked his chin, looking at the sky.

NICO: Yeah, fair enough.

GUS (Sadistically): Hop in, or you might end up as someone’s roadkill.

Gus chuckled, as the two got in and tied their seatbelts. The car took off, going way past the speed limit. Gus cut as many corners as possible, and then the police started going after them.

VIKTOR: <Oh, fuck me.>

NICO: Oh, fuck me.

GUS: Oh don’t fret, they’ll just chase us until we crash…

Viktor knew something was off. Gus was a bit silly when he first met him, but this was just insane. The boy tried removing his ivy cap to find some kind of branding on his forehead, pulling himself back. Nico saw it too, being more concerned now than he was in the past ten years. Gus started laughing maniacally, as he hit the gas.

VIKTOR: Fuck this! Dad, we’re jumping out!

He said as the two unbuckled their belts and jumped out of the car. Viktor grabbed Nico’s hand and Enenra suited them up before they hit the ground, softening the impact a bit. The taxi driver looked through his window to see them on the ground. The second he got back in, he crashed into a traffic light and flew through the windshield as the cops surrounded his vehicle. Nico, Viktor and Enenra saw this happen, and hesitated to make eye contact.

VIKTOR: Should we go?

NICO: A minute ago I thought the same, but now I think we should run.

He said as the two ran off in the opposite direction. The two exchanged dialogue as they ran.

NICO: Fast thinking you got there, Vik.

VIKTOR: I didn’t plan any of that, Enenra did all the heavy lifting.

ENENRA (in Viktor’s head): Next time give me a heads up before you jump out of a car, jackass!

The two saw the airport, only 100 meters away (yes I’m european, fuck you). Viktor slowed down a bit, as he couldn’t run as fast or as long as Nico, so the two slowed down but kept going.

NICO: You okay, kiddo?

VIKTOR (breathing deeply): I’ll manage. How can you run so fast?

NICO: Military training.

Viktor walked along looking at the ground, wondering who is this man and how is he his father.

NICO: Just gotta ask, did you get here by plane with anyone or…?

VIKTOR: Well uh… yeah. An old man.

NICO: That old man is probably on the same side as that crazy cab. 

Viktor ran along with Enenra glaring at him angrily. After a few minutes, the two finally made it to the airport where they met up with Svenson. 

ISAAC: Good evening, gents–

The old man tried to greet the two but was interrupted by Nico pulling a knife on the man.

NICO: Cut the BS, gramps, where’s the guy you work for hiding?

ISAAC: Woah now, calm down, no need to be hasty.

Viktor dashed in for the old man’s fedora, revealing no branding in sight. The father and son eyed one another, and Red Robin put his dagger away with immeasurable style. The two got on the plane, with Nico still being skeptical of the old man. The three settled down and took off the ground. While Viktor fell fast asleep, Nico stayed up all flight, just in case the old man did something suspicious. The minute the old man got up from his chair, to go to the cockpit (lol), the old robin knew something was up. He tries to wake up Viktor, quickly succeeding and making the sar boy a little grumpy.

VIKTOR (weakly): Whuh…. Did we already land??

NICO: Sorry, but no. I got a hunch that old shit was up to something. He just went into the cockpit.

There was a few seconds of silence before the two chuckled for twice as long.

VIKTOR: Alright, let's check out.

The two went to the front of the plane, opening the door only to find Isaac holding the captain hostage with the co-pilot quivering in fear.

NICO (to Viktor): What’d I tell ya?

Viktor rolled his eyes, as he stared at the situation.

ISAAC: You two seem to be in quite the predicament here.

VIKTOR: Just tell me what you want.

Isaac looked at the boy, pointing the knife at him.

ISAAC: The parasite. For my master, Quan Chi.

Viktor and Nico were both confused, but understood the second he used the knife to cut open his own shirt, revealing the branding on the spot where his heart resides.

NICO: So, not only does Quan Chi control minds, but also people’s very souls.

ISAAC: How very bright you are.

He said, slitting the pilot’s throat, throwing the co-pilot in a panic. The old man threw the knife in the head of the co-pilot to shut him up.

NICO: Welp, looks like we’ll have to kill this guy, Viktor.

VIKTOR: Damn.

And as he said that, the gray man boosted himself off the control panel to jump at Viktor with full force.

VIKTOR: ENENRA, SUIT ME!

Before any damage could be done, Enenra suited up star boy, keeping him out of harm's way. Nico stabbed the old man with his daggers in his back, getting him off Enenra and kicking him into the passenger seats. As Isaac gets back up, he rips out a seat and throws it at Nico. He fully knows he has nowhere to dodge that, so he tries to block, but is instead saved  by Enenra, who grabbed the seat right before it hit Red Robin.

NICO: I’m liking you more and more by the second, big guy.

ENENRA: Maybe you should have been my host~.

VIKTOR (through Enenra): Oh can we not?!

The symbiote threw the chair back at the old man, nearly killing him. Enenra walked over and grabbed the old man by the neck, and menacingly spoke to him.

ENENRA: I’ll ask you a question, and if I don’t like the answer, I’ll kill you. Now, where’s Quan Chi?

ISAAC: I don’t know, he never stays in one place, I’m only his humble servant. And besides, you have other matter–

Before he could finish, Enenra chomped off his head, killing him in an instant.

NICO: Good job, but we got other things to worry about. Like how we are about to CRASH LAND!

He exclaimed, as Enenra grabbed Nico from a distance, punched a hole through the ceiling, escaping and protecting him from any surfaces. The two safely landed in the airport settlement. Nico got on his legs and Enenra unsuited Viktor when they landed. 

NICO: Well, that was smoother than usual–

As he was saying, the plane crashed on the landing strip, causing a loud explosion.

NICO: …

VIKTOR: Nono, go on, finish your sentence.

NICO: … Nah. still calmer than most of my flights.

Viktor rolled his eyes, before seeing a trolleybus on his right heading their way. 

VIKTOR: Hey, let's catch this bus before we get accused of domestic terrorism.

He said, as the three idiots got on the bus and several sirens were heard from a distance. The two sat close to the door, waiting until they could finally get out to the hospital. The two sat there in silence, both a bit scared to start a conversation.

[quilt-cove]

I got so sad last night i visualized myself being with my otter so vividly that i forgot everything bc i thought i was still in a relationship

Draw request from @runawaygel! Based on this post.