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episode of savanaclaw chapter 1: the importance of visuals in conveying character
ADDEDUM: Sorry if you experience weird formatting and/or see repeated paragraphs when viewing this post; for whatever reason, Tumblr gave me a really hard time editing, formatting, and saving this OTL It looks totally normal on my end, but I’ve heard from some people the post looks wonky to them 💦 I’m not sure how to fix it…
The turtlesoupscans team has the first chapter out! ^^ (This is also the scanlation from which I borrow the images used in this post!)
Something I noticed when taking a closer look at the Episode of Savanaclaw is that the new mangaka is really good at drawing eyelashes 👁 👄 👁 There were so many times when I actually made a full stop while reading to admire the eyes and the lashes on like. EVERYONE especially on L*ona. I really enjoy that aspect of the new artwork! (I don’t know if this is just me, but Leona’s tail and hair also seem much longer in the manga adaptation than in the game…?)
… OKAY I NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS NOW
I mentioned before that the manga has the advantage of using visual storytelling to help convey character in a way that the game can’t. I previously explored this concept as it applies to Cater’s general character in the Episode of Heartslabyul. But but but— (and I cannot stress this enough 😳) just from the first chapter alone, I think that the manga’s visual storytelling is going a long way to enhance episode 2.
So like in the game (2-6), there is a dorm leaders meeting in which they discuss the upcoming Magical Shift/Spelldrive tournament. It is here where Crowley suggests inducting Malleus into the Hall of Fame in order to take him off the field and give the other dorms a chance to shine. Leona interrupts and gives a brief speech about how doing that is admitting defeat before the game has even begun. He uses the story of the King of Beasts to remind his fellow dorm leaders that it is cunning, not brute strength or magical ability, that allowed him to triumph. This inspires the other dorm leaders to disallow Malleus from entering the Hall of Fame, as they all want to do their best to try and outwit him.
Now, there's nothing wrong with this scene in the game. It serves its purpose just fine. However, because of the game being a visual novel style, the story is mainly told via dialogue and 2D character models. The manga is able to greatly expand on this scene because it is not constrained to just dialogue and a few animations. Case in point, this:
In the manga adaptation of this scene, Leona gives basically the same points, but the art is a lot more dynamic. For example, when he first hears Crowley’s proposal, we get these shots which show us Leona’s obvious displeasure. There’s the slight frown, the ominous shadow over his face, and even a close up of his fingers laced together (a pose which already implies he’s a schemer):
Compare this to the limitations of Leona’s in-game model; he looks so obviously and overtly angry, which doesn’t sell him as a calculating character as well. Meanwhile, in the manga, you can still tell just how much the idea Crowley suggested has pissed Leona off, but the feelings come across on his face in a much more subtle way.
Then when manga!Leona begins his appeal proper, he physically STANDS UP from his seat at the table. This draws the other pairs of eyes in the room to him; you can see in the next panel that everyone, including Crowley, is looking at Leona. He commands the attention in the room.
Another small detail here is that manga!Leona slams a hand down on the table; previously, they were folded together. Without saying a word, you understand what this conveys: that, in addition to his intelligence, he also has power and influence in this situation, and he knows exactly how and when to use those boons to his advantage.
Actually, manga!Leona does a lot of small yet noteworthy things with his hands. Take, for instance, these next panels.
When bringing up the importance of using one’s brain, manga!Leona actually taps his head. In the game, Leona is limited to his general sprite where he lays a hand against his temple. This is the closest approximation to what the game can do to simulate that tap tap of the head, but it doesn’t really carry the full weight of the motion, especially not when paired with Leona’s annoyed in-game expression.
But then look at manga!Leona, who looks so smug and self-assured as he does the gesture. It really speaks to his own confidence—and, more importantly, we’re getting a more accurate image of what the other dorm leaders and Crowley are seeing. They’re witnessing Leona at the height of his strength, someone who uses his words to persuade and to inspire the downtrodden masses into following his lead and to make better lives for themselves. Leona now curls his hand into a fist—so now we’ve gone from the cunning laced fingers to the powerful slam of a hand on a table to a clenched fist, which, in this context, is meant to be encouraging and victorious.
Note that this is all a parallel to Leona’s Disney counterpart, Scar, who made promised the shunned hyenas a place in society. Said parallel is made even more apparent in the following page; manga!Leona literally raises his fist up, and there, right in the background, is the statue of Scar himself, haloed by sunlight, and clouds parted for him. Scar—and, by extension, Leona—appear almost “God-like” because of this deliberate composition.
At this point, Leona speaks about the King of Beasts’ great accomplishment: obtaining the crown through perseverance and wit, in spite of the odds being stacked against him. Look at how this page is framed; it’s nothing BUT Leona. He’s dominating not only the page itself, but also the discussion surrounding Malleus’s induction to the Hall of Fame. He is winning his audience over.
Again, the same lines play out in the game, but the impact just isn’t there. We just have a lot of Leona crossing his arms while looking mad and Leona with his hands on his hips. At best, he looks neutral or slightly bored by what he’s saying. At worst, maybe too angry or even pouting about the situation. It definitely doesn’t feel nearly as inspirational as him standing and raising a fist as he extols the values of the King of Beasts.
(Side note: why is Leona built like a god damn DORITO 🤡 Why’s his waist so TINY???? What is the purpose of that………………….. ….. …. . .:: … . … . . … . . .. . . this is not me simping THIS IS NOT I swear it’s not)
This next page characterizes Malleus more than it does Leona; Malleus is small here, shown with his back turned away, turning to “glance over his shoulder” at the others. This comes off as isolating, putting distance between himself, who is on such a high level, and his peers. It matches Leona’s dialogue, implying that Malleus truly is a “monster” out of their league, and they must find a clever solution to take that “monster” down.
Leona’s profile now shows slight signs of irritation right as he’s delivering the conclusion to his speech and thesis. His eyebrows are arched, he’s frowning, and he’s slightly looking down at the people he’s addressing. The tension here is palpable; you can feel the force behind his words, how strong his final statement is. It is the responsibility of everyone present at this table to find a way to defeat Malleus, not kneel over and accept defeat.
And the crazy thing is???? You can SEE in the faces of every single dorm leader how Leona’s words have affected them. You don’t need anyone to say a single word to understand what’s going through their heads. They’ve all been charmed. Look at how wide-eyed Kalim is, how Vil has his eyes narrowed (like he has realized something), Riddle is staring DIRECTLY at Leona (implied by an earlier page), and fuck Idia; the tablet’s screen tells us nothing Azul smiles knowingly.
We automatically know what the outcome is, and we know which way they will vote. This is conveyed so well, so clearly, that the manga doesn’t even bother to give us dialogue from the other dorm leaders opposing Crowley’s suggestion. The manga just immediately cuts away to a mob student being injured. (This is different than in the game, which had to show Vil, Riddle, Kalim, Idia, and Azul verbally agreeing with Leona to get the same message across.)
Anyway??? I had to get all of that out of my system 🤡 I just. Can’t get over???? How good the visual storytelling is for the manga adaptation??????
Entire lines from the original script could be scrubbed out and we still understand what is being said without them. So much character oozes off the page in the dynamic camera and composition. Scenes that I paid zero mind to in the game are sooo much more interesting when told through the manga, my eyes are glued onto the pages.
There’s so much nuance in the gorgeous artwork and the story that it’s trying to tell, and I think that’s a real testament to how talented the mangaka and the team behind Twisted Wonderland (the manga adaptation) are!! I’m by no means a fan of episode 2 of the main story, but 👀 the manga has definitely done a great job making Leona’s introduction to the audience memorable, and he feels like a much more charismatic and threatening “villain” for this episode because of that.
#twst manga#twisted wonderland manga#Leona Kingscholar#spoilers#notes from the writing raven#NOT L*ONA ROT#other miscellaneous thoughts#Grim and Ruggie look super close to their in-game models#no real thoughts on Yuuka??#like she’s no-nonsense like Yuuken but more ‘big sis’ energy#like she drags Grim along when they’re running late#she seems more openly exasperated when Grim misbehaves etc#she’s also more outgoing#wanting to get involved in Magical Shift and all#more ‘reactive’ would be the term? though Yuuka can keep her cool#Dire Crowley#Malleus Draconia#twst analysis#twisted wonderland analysis#Riddle Rosehearts#Kalim Al-Asim#Idia Shroud#Azul Ashengrotto#Vil Schoenheit#episode of savanaclaw#episode of savanaclaw manga
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who has the best sister ?!?!
bonus: winning over Nanako with REAL magic tricks and crane game prizes
#persona#art tag#nanako my beloved little sister you are the sweetest being in existence#do you think yu would get jelly if nanako starts talking more about her two new big bros#also i cant believe i didnt manage to get a single good prize from the stupid p4 crane game#also sorry guys idk anything about kotone but she's here to fill the shoes of the genki sibling#aggressive love and outgoing#otherwise it's literally just the three pathetic (affectionate) protags#i hope there will be a younger sibling character in p6 as well lmao#i love getting attached to them#the stakes suddenly get so much higher#like who cares about romantic social links#im all for the siblings and found families#i love renren and futaba as siblings#they're sooo siblings i kinda relate to their vibe too LMAO
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#gravity falls#myart#i have ideas. i think it would be fun if while dipper would have in estabilshed nerd friend group#mabel can get along with most people she isnt as lucky in finding people who really get her. feeling like an outsider#i think mabel is more outgoing for sure dipper is better at reading the room and puts more thought when he goes against the grain.#also i think it would be funny if they both had average grades. like mabel wouldnt care but dipper would be insecure about it#cause he is supposed to be the smart one. like he is smart but he strikes me as a guy who only cares about what he likes#also maybe mabel getting recognition for her art. being succesful and talented while he is just average guy somehow.#even after what happend in gravity falls#its fun to think how they could grow outside their roles they set for themselves as “the fun one” and “the smart one”
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ester on the brainnnnnn (he/she for the character!!)
#these are lowkey old#i drew these sketches in june in preparations for artfight#just additional outfits and expressions and stuff#I dont really do things like that often but i think i should. it's so fun playing with expressions and fits#and about ester.. i wrote her to be a mysterious character who doesnt talk about herself much#but it's not like oooh he's mysterious because he's quiet ooooohhh because he's shy#no it's more like. she is such an extrovert and likes talking and gossiping with people#and is always very vocal about political and social issues you can talk with her about literally everything!!!#but when you think about him and what you know about his personal life literally nothing comes to mind#and you realise he never really tells you anything about himself despite being so outgoing and talkative#also he's a serial complainer. lol#she'll always find something to nitpick on#also a funfact he is my oldest oc ive had him since i was like 12#my art#original character#oc#drawing#digital art#sketch#oc sketches#facial expressions#dycha za zbycha
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Being both a Giyuu and a Mitsuri stan is a weird experience to say the least. Both of my favs (and their stans) aren't connected to each other. I got people who only follow me for Giyuu and people who only follow me for Mitsuri.
Sometimes I feel guilty when I draw Giyuu bc I feel that my Mitsuri followers are getting sick of him. Likewise I feel bad that my Giyuu followers are getting tired of me drawing Mitsuri. (but let's be real, I feel more bad for the latter. Mitsuri is just more fun to draw sorry not sorry /jk)
I know Giyuu x Mitsuri ship is a thing lately, which is great! But I personally prefer them as platonic friends, I think there's real friendship potential there, so maybe I'll draw them bonding together sometime so that I can force feed my followers into enjoying both of them at once lol /lh XD
#personal#I love them both bc I think they are both lonely and awkward people with low self esteem#its just not obvious w mitsuri bc shes more outgoing but its there#also unpopular opinion but I think that while not perfect they are both rlly good characters in their own right#mind you I have higher expectations for giyuu bc I think his role is bigger
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I genuinely wonder about Ariane and the Itous friendship they’re such a delightful little trio of outcast weirdo kids to me
#I say this as someone who was the outcast weirdo kid 💪#anyway to me their first interaction is Isa and Erika seeing Ariane’s yuriful sketchbook#and then being like oh yeah. we like this freak (affectionate)#history from there#but yeah!!! the three of them are the only ones that stick out like sore thumbs#they gotta stick together!!!#In my heart of hearts Ariane isn’t nice especially during her school years but there is an exception for the Itous#Ari’s also more isolated compared to the Itous. I think Isa is quieter but both of the twins still are more outgoing than their friend#with Erika of course being the boldest of the three#that being said I think Ariane got away with a lot of shit bc she was sneakier#u just know that girl had the good vinetan weed hidden somewhere#anyway just thinkin about the three of em!!#I do wonder why Erika’s face is erased throughout the game#my personal take on it is she was the twin that was closer to Ariane (either platonically or perhaps there was a mutual crush or more)#and she either did something/something happened to her#and it’s caused Ariane enough grief that she wants to forget it all hence blotting her out?#just pondering#signalis how have u gotten me to start actually yapping my thoughts out here what is this lmao <3#lynx talks
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When a cat gets her claw stuck on something and just tugs at it pathetically while looking at me so I have to just grab her and maneuver her claw free. Because she's so stupid that she doesn't understand that Tugging doesn't free something that is hooked onto something. You must Push.
#speculation nation#this is about my tally btw. only her. i semi regularly have to free her claws from things.#it's not june tho bc generally when she gets stuck she just brute forces it free#tally is a gentle kitty. surprisingly tentative given that shes my outgoing and curious cat.#june is very easily startled and runs and hides at the slightest provocation#but she also throws her weight around a lot more. VERY ferocious when it comes to hunting bugs.#will force her way out of an unappealing situation. whether or not she should be able to.#she also bites all the time. like all the time. i cant cuddle with her bc i just end up getting chewed on.#i still Try to cuddle with her but ya kno.#anyways theyre both dumbasses but tally is somehow even more of a dumbass#despite being the sleek black cat to june's calico. tally is kiki and june is bouba. and tally is the dumber one.#every so often they come with me on trips and theyre in the boxes for over an hour. neither of them like this.#but once theyre freed. well tally is just fine. no grudges no lingering stress. nah shes Exploring!!!#whereas june runs and hides and stays hidden for days. as much as possible. to avoid more box times.#tally forgives and forgets. june holds grudges. theyre both pretty stupid though.
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i hope your depression and everything gets better for you btw!! wishing you the best 🌟
|o゜)I drew a happy Nemu to cheer myself up!
#vocaloid#fanart#art#vocaart#yumemi nemu#you guys are really freaking sweet#I’ve been feeling extra depressed but when am I not?#Nemu is kinda like a comfort character for me#she just seems silly and outgoing#I exercised to make myself feel better but now I’m just sad and sore lol#anyway I don’t wanna vent too much#enjoy this little Nemu because she needs more content#ALSO A LITTLE IRRELEVANT BUT DID YOU GUYS WATCH THE 2ND PIKO LIVE PARTY IT WAS SO COOL!!!#I got so hyped that I punched my closet door like a dumbass#inbox requests
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I'm SO obsessed with them.
After this I believe they are both equally as unhinged as the other, just opposite ends of a spectrum about it HAHAHAHAHA
Also...
More micro organisms.............. (FAVE PANEL TBH LOOK AT THEM)
#fire emblem#feh#I LOVE THEM BOTH. SO MUCH. SO DEARLY#i'm SO obsessed w how alfonse just. really did go 'i'm not doing that.' and made sharena deal w it HAHAHAHA#little exchanges like these really makes them shine as siblings i think! they're both so funny LMFAO 🥺#AND SHARENA. HER UNMATCHED WLW SWAG. SHE'S TOO POWERFUL#also if you haven't played the recent chapter don't let my comic deceive you.#it does sort of look like al is telling sharena what to do in that panel where they're whispering to each other#but no. al was just reminding her of some advice. essentially a riddle. sharena did that all on her own.#THE POTENTIAL THOUGH.... of goofy sibling antics..... deploy the more outgoing and conventionally cutesy one to achieve A Goal#i really do love how it feels like sharena has been playing bigger roles/has more agency lately 🥺🥺#it absolutely feels more like she and alfonse are a team now. instead of just tagging along.#not to mention it feels shari really has been growing into her own!#carefully considering her position and what she wants for herself... seeming more focused and resolved....#ough. finally. intsys is being nice to her 🫡🥲#sharena#fe alfonse#fe nerthuz#my art
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suki nakamura is.... ✨ an icon ��
#( ooc aka ferre talks. )#( she is not only an icon )#( she is a moment )#( charms not just u but also ur parents )#( makes ur parents think she's the perfect daughter )#( is this in reference to her charming ray's mom )#( YEAH ABSOLUTELY )#( i wanna be like suki nakamura one day...so much talent so much willpower :'D )#( i can only hope to have like 1/4 of her power okie 🥺🥺🥺 )#( even if i am not on her as often )#( pls know my heart is NEVER far away from her )#( i've beeen....wanting to get back more into prose writing )#( i got published once...it's not going to be my only time i swear )#( ....i am also tipsy )#( so i will...write some more and then sleep <3 )#( i miss though....being around my rp friends )#( how does one be more outgoing with them is the real question :'D )#( okie i go now care you lots <3 )
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I have Bridgerton brainriot right now
I just read Benedict's book and he is living in my mind rent free I need someone to scream at
Feel free to comment or send asks because aaaaajdysk
I need him spiritually, carnally, literally, artistically, formally, poetically, musically, religiously, mentally, sickeningly, lovingly, hatefully, violently, gently, I don't know more words but you get the point
He angered me beyond measure in the book but I cannot help but want him
And I hate it because the regency setting makes me say shit like "plagues my mind" instead of more modern less pompous stuff and it sounds even more exaggerated
#bridgerton#bridgerton books#benedict bridgerton#benedict simp🤭🤭🤭#fr he's so much more violent??? in the book? that's not quite the word but he seems much more gentle and outgoing in the show#also i feel like the whole series has a weird way to depict sa between Daphne and the party where Sophie was almost full on r**ed??? like-#how is the second? scene between the leads hey shes about to get assaulted#and then Benedict literally CAN'T keep it in his goddamn pants like#YOUR LI ALMOST GOT R WORDED AND HER WHOLE MORAL CODE REVOLVES AROUND NOT HAVING EXTRAMARITAL RELATIONS???#not to traumadump but i wouldn't let that fly#Bridgerton smut#yes ask for smut even though my problems with his character all revolve around sex#Benedict bridgerton smut
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adding to the sickfic:
somewhere between Benson getting the groceries inside and trying to come up with a plan of what the hell to do with his sick as a dog coworker curled up on his bed, in his room, in his childhood home-
he hears a cheery little tune from down the hall. A cellphone, the boy's cellphone. Crap.
Benson sprints the short distance and gingerly fishes the cellphone out of Randy's pocket. The boy only dignifies the noise and gentle manhandling with a pained groan.
Flipping the phone open, the display is lit up with an incoming call from "Mom". Of course. It's been a while since closing time. Her son would've been home by now. She's probably worried. Without much contemplating, Benson puts on his finest Charismatic (and hopefully trustworthy) Human Being persona and presses the little green button to answer the call.
Before he can get a word in, his ear is assaulted by a shrieking voice.
"RANDY? RANDY THANK GOD! I'M SO WORRIED! WHERE ARE YOU? YOU SHOULD'VE BEEN HOME 10 MINUTES AGO! DID SOMETHING HAPPEN? WHAT'S GOING ON? DO YOU NEED HELP? DO I NEED TO COME GET YOU? RANDY?"
Huh. So the boy's his boy's name is actually Randy. His last name must be Bradley, then. And his mom seems to be just a bit overbearing and overprotective. Grade A helicopter parent.
Benson clears his throat, sorting his thoughts. How does he explain just why Randy didn't make it home, why Benson's the one answering Randy's phone, why it's actually fine that Randy's with him. All without raising any red flags in poor Mrs. Bradley's mind...?
#help this has been marinating in my brain all day at work lol#like randy's mom calling and benson having to somehow manoeuver through said call without alarming mrs. bradley lol#still not 100% sure if benson should lie and tell her he's a work buddy and randy's just hanging out for the weekend#or if benson should tell the truth. that randy's feeling under the weather and he took him home until he feels better#hmmmmm the latter would probably alarm randy's mom too much. she'd probably demand to know benson's address to pick up her poor baby#get randy back home into his own bed and nurse him back to health by herself#i want benson to be the one to do it thooooo#but it's also kinda sus for a supposed work buddy to turn up out of the blue and for randy to hang out with him without telling his mom#like even she likely knows her baby's not the most social and outgoing. and he probably never talks much about work beyond#yeah it was okay. the usual. before slinking off to his room. trying to avoid his mom#aughhhh feeling kinda stuck lol#anyway here's a bit more <3#ranson#stockroom syndrome#the passenger 2023#robin's writing adventures
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Dawn (Masters) is friendly and cheery. She likes riding her bike and hanging out with her friends. She INSISTS on helping you over and over again. Overall is just a delight.
For some reason, Masters gives her Cresselia after implying her to be afraid of the dark. She has an identity crisis if you talk to her in the Trainer Lodge. You also learn about her love of superheroes! During a child kidnapping inside of a cave?
She’s like 10
#captain speaking#trainer dawn#pokemon masters#her and Nate are very similar to me all of a sudden. they are both friendly and outgoing and love helping people#right before they do something that makes you question their mental well-being#Dawn’s is slightly more subtle though#Nate absolutely blows up and cries in front of ~4 people#considering he isn’t technically the canon protag.. that’s a very strong reaction to have#[Dawn 🤝🏽 Nate] Pasio may not be so good to them but their homeland certainly isn’t either#Diinoverse Dawn is afraid of the dark because of the Distortion World so I wonder why PokeMas Dawn dislikes it (allegedly)#could be nothing. it’s only implied that she dislikes the dark if she’s ALONE in it.#I’ll pull up quotes if any of y’all want#oh yeah she also looks up to Plumeria
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Thinking about Tim and Sasha and I feel like, even though it feels like it should be Tim, it’s actually Sasha who has more friends outside the archives
#ramblings#tma#the magnus archives#sasha james#tim stoker#I’m right#she just gives off the vibe of someone who’s friends with literally everyone#Tim gives off those vibes too but he’s also very focused on avenging his brother#maybe he had more friends before#also the idea of her being sort of this outgoing and friendly person#and suddenly becoming strange and less social#would be so much fun to think about
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the healing and purest form of comfort that you feel when you’re reunited with your best friend—when you just feel fully yourself, like everything’s gonna be okay >>
#my bestfriend went abroad for college and she’s back rn for vacation#but its rlly been a while since we got to fully hang out#maybe 2 years ??#we’ve been bestfriends since high school and i just#love that girl#i have so many emotions for her#we r literally like that tiktok/reel of bff duos that are like: the wild one v the calm one OR the more outgoing one vs calmer quieter one#we are also the angry vs soft one#i am all of the latters 😭😭 but god i love her no matter how different we are#and in hs she was rlly like my little sister !!! and having her around now !! spending time w her !!#i feel like myself in way i haven’t in a while??#and we also aren’t very affectionate#thats why i hold !! so many feelings for her !!! that i just dont express a lot#but she means so much to me!!!!!#and we might not rlly talk everyday but we’re always there for eachother in the impt things#and sigh#love ur best friends everyone !!!#idk like my bf is also my best friend but its still so diff#bc this person !! just knows me in ways he doesnt and vice versa#but its still love all the same !!!#anyway this got long im sentimental rn#sigh
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thinking about everyone being so convinced that funny little rich girl teen attie is an absolute snob because she doesn't talk to anyone and so firmly believes that her strong opinions on art and literature are superior to everyone else's. but no, it's actually just because she's painfully introverted and a huge fucking nerd.
#ok maybe she is a teensy bit of a stuck up snob#but it's fine. she grows out of it... mostly#the way i could talk about how she has to be loud about her opinions/wants and strong-willed#because otherwise her parents overlook her#and ughhhh the way she learns to bite her tongue and hide her opinions the older she gets#the way it gets to the point that you end up having to pry genuine thoughts out of her head#ALSO i need to talk about how she's an introvert more because she doesn't act like it??#she tries to fake being outgoing sooo hard#obviously she's got her few people that she would listen to talk on loop for hours but for the most part she'd like to be left alone pls#idk i just have many Thoughts about teen attie tonight
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