#snorting copium

[stari-hun]

What do we think would've happened if Vertin was in Journey to Mor Panhk? At the end of the day, Kumar was an arcanist born with weak arcanum. Who, if we wanna speculate how she was treated while being raised in an almost only arcanist community with parents like Shamane and her's, we'd think of Semmelweis who's called a "broken wand" due to her lack of Arcanum. But in the end, she built it up so strongly that it took a group of arcanists born with strong powers, along with a genius among them, just to beat her. So what if someone else with weaker arcanum who uses it to its fullest potential to become strong was there?

[ghostplasmas]

An assortment of Hornets. a Charcuterie board of them, if you will.

[eightyones]

Definitely some copium here, but

McLaren brought 7 upgrades (the broadcast said 6 but I'm pretty sure its 7), and Oscar got all but the front wing. Interestingly tho, according to the upgrade info from the FIA, 2 of the upgrades are about making sure the car works with the new wing. Which Oscar didn't get...

So he's probably driving a car set up more in Lando's style (as with most races where they first bring upgrades, where he doesn't usually do quite as well) but he's also probably got a slightly less balanced car, given that hes got parts designed to go with another part that he doesn't have...

anon i’m hearing u out

[staruie]

妄想

[just-null]

Kokichi, similar to Noritoshi in the sense that they're analytical and kinda tsun, but that's mostly it. This is another Megumi and Noritoshi situation where, on the surface, they appear to be very similar, but you squint and realize they're extremely different.

Whereas Noritoshi isn't as bold because he still holds remnants of pride, Kokichi is just shy about it since it's so new. He won't back down from it, just hesitate.

[Long ass rambles under the cut! + bonus doodles.]

When referring to shyness, Kokichi leans into the awkward and stiff type. There's always confusion and slight fear in his eyes when he's experiencing something new or romantic. He doesn't want to mess up, but if he does, he just hopes it works in his favor.

Being born in a body where he was under constant pain and stress, someone touching him was the last thing he wanted. He'd never known the loving touch of another because the heavens decided he wasn't allowed to.

After meeting you, that yearning to be next to you became too much. To hell with his restrictions. He'd to do whatever it takes to be able to be with you even if he had to sacrifice others to do it.

In retrospect, he feels like he should've done it sooner. Being touched or even grazed doesn't feel like his skin is falling off anymore.. Plus having both arms and working legs is always a good thing. It's new and odd, but not terrible. His mind never once wandered back and regretted those he's thrown under the bus because why would it?

Unfortunately, when his body was being healed, Mahito made him healthy.. and that's all. Knowing Mahito, he'd leave Kokichi to struggle with catching up to the rest of his peers by working for his own stamina, weight, and strength from square one. Though Kokichi isn't complaining much about it. He'd still take this rather than being stuck in that god forsaken tub for a second longer.

He used to hate being fussed over because of his illness. He prefers to do things on his own and now he can. Yet, Kokichi still gets pitiful looks on other's faces when he's too weak to carry something. It makes him want to spit at them, he can use Mechamaru to do his heavy lifting for now. He doesn't need a beefed up body to do it.

Unless you're the "beefed up" one fussing over him.. He doesn't mind it when it's you. In fact, Kokichi feels grateful when it's you, endeared even. He never feels belittled or pitiful when its you.. Only you.

Judging by how he treated panda for having the ability to interact with others in person despite being a cursed corpse, Kokichi has a number of insults and creative verbal abuse he's ready to spew out once someone tries getting a little too close to you. Scratch that, he's rude in general to those he isn't familiar with.

Kokichi has a lot of anger for those he deems ungrateful. What do you expect from someone who thought he was gonna rot in a bathtub for the rest of his life to do? Not harbor resentment? Luckily, he holds just as much, if not more, love for you who he's unbelievably grateful for!

Your affection is so odd to him, a new experience that he never knew he could grow to yearn for. It's not terrible, quite the opposite. It's so wonderful he can't get enough. Every time you're around, he wants to have at least one hand on you at all times. Doesn't matter where, just as long as he feels you're around. Safe to say, he's extremely touch starved.

Oh how Kokichi would drop everything for a walk with you. He'd use every Mechamaru he had just to make sure no one disturbs either of you. Murder is just a side effect if they get too persistent. He just wants to spend time with you!

Though he likes walks, he still gets out of breath easily. Walking is nice, but he still needs time to get used to it. Offering to help will only cause him to lean against you, it's not too difficult, he doesn't weigh much for better or worse. He loves when you lend him a hand, it's just another reason to get close to you.

When you part, it's only natural that Kokichi gifts you a little trinket he made. Rejecting it will only reward you with the most devastated frown, so just accept it. If you get rid of it when coming home, it somehow always finds its way back to you? Destroying it will lead to Kokichi giving you another one.

Yes, it follows and watches you, but it's just to keep you safe! Who knows what could happen. Whether or not the little trinkets are subtle, all depends on how you reacted to him asking if it was alright to know your location at all times when he's not around. Kokichi is understanding if you're not okay with it. He'll just make his gifts extra subtle so you wont know he's watching.

He just wants to be by your side constantly, even if he's not able to be there in person. Watching you through a screen gives him a sickly familiar feeling in the pit of his stomach, but it's better than not knowing what you're doing. He can even pick up little things about you this way for when he sees you next time! This is nothing but a win-win in his mind even if others beg to differ.

Kokichi never felt blessed. Not once since the day he was born, not until he found you. You who he feels is truly a gift from the heavens. You who he would give up everything to have. In a way, Kokichi is delusional. He sees you as the reason he got a heavenly restriction. It was as if other worldly forces tried to keep him at bay from pursuing you, but you're also the reason he broke his restrictions. He now has the body he wished for thanks to you, his drive, his motivation, his purpose, his love.

[extra shit]

Kokichi’s so fucking low key about being a chuunibyou. you're telling me he named his mech after an anime he watched. half his attacks have ultimate or ultra in the name.. HE MADE A FUCKING MECH. Your ass can't tell me he didn't watch anime while growing up and got inspired to make it a reality. He probably watched Evangelion or something.. Woah, anime dates with him where he makes your favorite creature and uses it to his advantage.. woah.

[Bonus Kokichi verbal abuse]

[sidsinning]

Oh my fucking god I fucked up a class so bad I am absolutely cooked

[jamdragon]

On this arcane finale eve, I would like to remind everyone that season 2 has the 'sex' tag on Netflix and we have yet to see any sex scenes. And also, despite there actually being a sex scene in season 1, it did not have the sex tag. So whatever misery we're getting in these last few episodes, at least we're also getting sex and it's gonna be extra sexy.

[rainbowchaox]

Imagine if one of the special wild effects is soulmates and somehow Ranchers get each other as soulmates again.

[lockhartandlych]

mouthwashing post ending fic where curly gets found, rebuilt, and ultimately heals from the horrific trauma he was subjected to at the hands of his once companion

[kindlespark]

i haven't even had time to watch fhjy and now im Scared. is it that bad

HELP IM SO SORRY LOOK. the insane thing is that i was loving this season so so so fucking much like i hadn’t been having this much fun in canon or fandom since the 2020 acoc lockdown hysteria. and then the latest episode came out and with a record speed of under three hours it completely obliterated any faith i had in d20’s storytelling chops 😭😭😭

but you know what. i was running events in d20 fandom for years without having been actively watching so what’s a few more. i wouldnt be here if the fandom wasnt my favourite part of it all. my super honest frank opinion is that if you do watch fhjy and want to enjoy it u must do so with a grain of salt about the storytelling nowadays because lately the pay-off just hasnt been as satisfying or deep as fh sophomore year or a crown of candy or even naddpod/wbn and i think recently the IH cast has shown they care about the goofs and smackdowns more than narrative themes or moral complexity which is like. fine. its still fun its just not for me and when im done mourning my expectations it will truly be all love but i need like a month to mald about it and draw all the shit i wish happened instead 😭❤️

[ladyofvoss]

FFXIVWrite 2024 #21: Shade

noun: comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight. or color, especially with regard to how light or dark it is or as distinguished from one nearly like it.

“Tell me what it’s like”

Thalia looked down from the book she was reading, to where Haurchefant was lounging comfortably in her lap, stretched out as they sat comfortably in front of the fireplace in his quarters.

“Tell you what what’s like?”, she inquired, absently running a hand through his locks. He practically purred at her touch, a hand lifting to stroke her wrist.

“Your home”, his answer was punctuated with a kiss to her palm, “where you grew up. Everything.”

She laughed, playfully pinching his cheek before smoothing her thumb over it. “I hardly think there’s anything interesting to tell.”

But he looked at her expectantly, an intensity to his gaze that had Thalia blushing, as if he was prepared to give her his undivided attention, even if she spent bells going into monotonous detail about the various shades and consistency of the dirts and sand throughout Thanalan. His eyes seemed to tell her, I’d find anything you love fascinating.

So she told him as much as she could, the holidays and festivals celebrated, the legends and myths she’d be fascinated with as a little girl. Her favorite foods to eat, the food stands that would line the streets in the city, rich aromas of cooking food thick in the air. She even spoke of the weather, joking about the unforgiving heat, how even the summer storms would not cool things off for long, as the blistering sun would return moments later.

Haurchefant patiently listened to all of it, interjecting with questions, hanging on her word with a pleased smile on her face, and it made Thalia wonder. Wonder what it would be like if they were like this back home. Perhaps it would be after one of Ul’dah’s many lavish festivals. They’d be in her grandmother’s garden, just like this. Lounging in the shade of a nearby treat finding refuge from the sun, Haurchefant’s head in her lap, her stroking his hair as they told each other mundane details about their day.

A poke to her cheek and Thalia blinked, before glancing to see Haurchefant watching her with a confused and bemused expression.

“Gil for your thoughts my friend?”

She couldn’t explain why, but something in her ached. Something suspiciously like longing.

“I….” she began, “I was just thinking……once everything is behind us….it’d be nice if I could bring you to my home.”

The way his face lit up, the smile that spread from ear to ear, and Thalia felt a newfound determination to see that dream a reality.

“That”, he said, kissing her fingertips again, “would be splendid, my dear.”

[6flyingosprey6]

RICHAS THINKS THAT BECAUSE OF A BUG WHAT HAPPENDED OFF STREAM THAT THEY HAVE PROOF OF, AS WELL AS PEPITO AND ROIER HAVING MEGA LAG, IT MIGHT BE ABLE TO BE REVERSED

[sidabro]

God if any nationalists online knows how to mald worse than russians, it sure is turkish ones... What the actual fuck is the dashboard tonight..

[sanasanakun]

I’m glad all the Snakes except for Solidus (because he sucks) got a weird, ugly boyfriend with terrible vibes :)

[sunset-bridge]

please understand it has to be this way.

(id in alt)

[hushimstressed]

Convincing myself it’s NOT Flippa in the ice so I don’t get disappointed and sad again……