#so long london or whatever

[calamitoustide]

anyway is anyone up to saying goodbye to london later today?

[wavesoutbeingtossed]

The “you know I left a part of my back in New York” to “I left all I knew, you left me at the house by the Heath” pipeline—

Something about how New York symbolized freedom and rebirth and adulthood and the then-summit of her career until it crumbled and London became the at-first necessary retreat from the world when it got to be too much to bear.

And the part of herself she left in New York symbolically could have been the part of her that still craved the attention, the performing, the superstardom, that she felt like she had to abandon to live her life. Among all the other questions about “hoax” about a painful betrayal, the questioning in the bridge is like, I left this part of me behind to make this work and you knew what it cost me, but you still did what you did. So I gave up this part of my life to make a life with you, and in the end you still betrayed me and metaphorically (or actually) abandoned me along with it.

Again not saying this is right or that that’s what hoax is about but just noting an interesting thematic parallel etc.

[anannoyanceofjackofsmiles]

"Historically, the [bloody mary] divination ritual would encouraged young women holding a candle and a hand mirror in a dark room. As they gazed into the mirror, they would supposedly catch a glimpse of their future husband. But, there was a chance instead they'd see a skull or ghastly visage, signifying they were going to die before marrying." -Bloody Mary Folklore

So, during a VC one day me and @thevioletscout were talking and joked that Poor Edward would function Very nicely as a type of Urban Legend, Bloody Mary-esque character. I mean look at his name.

And during that same call (or around that time frame), roughly at the same time we had the idea of what fankids of Poor Edward would look like from our respective PCs. So. Here's Helen Wolff! And why, you may ask, is she doing a divination ritual...?

Well.

Girl is getting hassled by suitors at 15-16 and is probably the Most aro-ace person in the entire Neath. So I joked for a long time she'd overheard rumors of a divination ritual to see her fate in marriage, and Celebrates when she thinks she sees a representation of death. Truly, the only time someone would actually be Happy seeing Poor Edward.

And no, she never learned about her mirror dad. Sawyer Wolff kind of ensured she'd never learn about him. But you can't avoid every mirror in London, now can you?

[thegreatyin]

come shadow, come follow me

i've been waiting to introduce him for months. the plutonian shadow my beloved. aka my completely normal bag a legend protagonist, who is definitely not only normal but also mundane in nature. Definitely.

[meaningtotellyou]

do you ever fuck up a lyric so bad you just have to stop singing until the next line

[theunluckiestdevil]

so. hey. question

hanged man or wheel of fortune (i am going out on a limb and assuming tomas did not let their new friend get made body and mind and soul into the new boatman)

HAHA you'd be right about that last part. Tomas was willing to do anything to keep that from happening.

Wheel of Fortune! Tomas (and I) thought it over for a very long time. I don't think any of the endings are bad- I've heard Evolution be called a tragedy, and I've also called it one, but honestly, all of the endings are pretty good depending on what your angle is. Unfortunately you've activated my trap card so here's A BUNCH OF THOUGHTS YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR YIPPEE

For The Hierophant, he gets to live his life, he gets to have a nice time. He doesn't worry about his fate- hell, he even eats pie! It's a type of peace of mind I can't blame anyone for giving him. Tomas just couldn't choose it because they didn't want to lose their friend to the Boatman if there were other options. And also, there were a lot of other wills at play here, some with more selfish motivations than others. That did NOT rub Tomas the right way. They refuse to sacrifice a young man as a part of some scheme he had no say in.

For The Hanged Man, I'll admit the future of London there is kind of bleak. The flooding, the arms, it's not looking great! But changing oneself into something that can't die is what I feel like the Naturalist was leaning towards himself. It's the culmination of all he's been fighting for the past few years, to not die, to not give into his destiny. It was a very tempting option. But, wouldn't this just be losing yourself in the opposite direction? Sure, he wouldn't be bones on a river, but... he wouldn't be the man we met either, past a certain point. Tomas knows that staying alive is important to the Naturalist, but surely a part of that stems from not wanting to lose himself. As appealing as this future might be, it couldn't be what Tomas chose.

The Wheel of Fortune. The one I chose. The one where he spends his life researching ways and experimenting on himself to stay himself when he inevitably goes on the River for the first and final time. It doesn't meet his goal of not dying- but, as one of the movement texts put it, maybe preserving the flesh isn't what's important. Preserving the self is. And Tomas couldn't help but agree with that. And Tomas is a scientist, a Thanatologist*, this is work and research they will absolutely commit themself to wholeheartedly. Not just because it's the field they've dedicated their life (and death) to, but also because they care so deeply for the Naturalist. They want him- him, in all his mischievous, eel stealing glory, to make it through this. To be on the boat, as himself, and do what he wants. And Tomas will be there to support him through it. And knowing that they get to explore the River together one day? That's something Tomas has only ever dreamed of. They can't wait to do it with the Naturalist at the helm. If they could make this their destiny, instead of other Irem options, they would, in a heartbeat.

‼️THIS PARAGRAPH IS ABOUT THE ES: THE SHALLOWS‼️ Now, Tomas has been the Boatman. They've broken a few of the rules on the river, and gotten punished accordingly. But the important thing is that they know first hand there's nothing stopping you from going where you wish, so long as you're in the boat. And there's still so much to explore. Tomas wants to know everything. Tomas genuinely had a good time during that ES, which I think is also part of why they don't think the Naturalist being on the boat is the worst thing in the world. With the right mindset, this is an opportunity! There's so much to learn!! And another thing- Tomas has the Boatman's hat. Which means, due to its appearance on the Naturalist's head in the WoF ending, Tomas gifts it to him at some point. Which is REALLY CUTE. I'm so soft about them. Tomas would also absolutely offer to cover some of the Naturalist's shifts so he can have a break. Tomas loves this job and they love the Naturalist of COURSE you can take as long as you want off buddy. They trust you.‼️OK SHALLOWS TALK DONE‼️

SO YEAH. Tomas chose the Wheel of Fortune ending. It might not be in the best interest of whatever politics flew over our heads, but they only care about the Naturalist. The research and the exploration that gets born from this is just a nice bonus. They might sometimes wonder if they made the right choice, but they never regret it. How could they, when they're doing science with their dear friend, and will one day explore the rivers of death with him too.

*Thanatology as a field was only named in 1903 in real life which means that in the flondon universe there's a real chance that it's the Naturalist and Tomas who name it since it's 1903 1899 there too. Which is REALLY CUTE. Naming a field of study with the bestie... this also means that the Naturalist might have been the one to give Tomas their alias in universe (if they're even a thing in universe idk). Finally! Tomas can stop being 'the Bandaged Thanatologist' anachronistically! I'm so happy.

[viric-dreams]

Title: The Geriatric Geodian

Name: Graham

Age: ???

Occupation: New Sequencer (Probably... no one's ever seen him do any actual work)

Main Skills: Dreaded, Persuasive

Main Quirks: Ruthless, Heartless

-Nobody knows how long Graham has been on Grand Geode. He's simply always been there.

-Most Dreaded Man in Zelo's Town. Not because he's scary, but because he's absolutely exhausting and unpleasant to deal with.

-Has been around for seemingly every historical event, and always has the most rank take on it.

-Not even dawnpilled, just believes in the Dawn Machine's goals.

-Spends his days sitting on his porch in Zelo's Town and judging you personally.

-Once had a companion, who's since moved on to the Tomb Colonies. If you try to express sympathy at his loss he'll call you a sentimental ninny and hobble off. His companion is probably wreaking equal havoc in the Tomb Colonies.

-Has personally victimised each and every sequencer on Grand Geode at least once. (stories welcome)

Graham has been Roberts' nemesis on the Geode since the 70s. Roberts enters every encounter swearing he'll put the old man in his place. He usually ends up apologising and assuring him that of course he'll ensure that the zailors stay off of his lawn in the future. He then spends the next several hours after the encounter kicking himself for it. He's personally repaired Graham's roof at least twice. He tried to suggest delegating this task to another officer, but was immediately insulted and told "not to faff about and get up on that ladder." Roberts was utterly furious after the fact that he actually did it.

[mylifeiscomics]

Part 2 - College AU

Rose is starting to get into the lectures in a way she didn’t expect.

[colinfeatherington]

girl what is up with kanthony and traveling

[seaofreverie]

Listening to my flood vinyl last evening actually had me like this

[mittenlady]

you can not get mad at someone for not adhering to rules you did not tell them btw.

[trashblog07]

“So long london” by taylor swift is practically neric’s relationship during mid season 11 of ncis: la. I’ll prob write a more in depth analysis later if people would like

[wavesoutbeingtossed]

Fuck it, I'm doing the poll even though I know what I feel and I'm not changing my mind about my own interpretation, but I've seen people interpret it both ways on social media so I'm curious.

[number-onekidqueen]

You know what continuously gags me?

Fresh out the slammer.

AND ITS CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. The sound, the lyricism, all of it is a chef’s kiss, but the fact that she truly acknowledged that her relationship was literally a jail she got set free from-

What-

What-

Joe when I catch you Joe

[startreatment]

alright listened to #that album twice now and my favourites (and probably the only songs i'll come back to) are so long, london, but daddy i love him (very annoying but it's kind of a given. i like the melody and how crazy she sounds tho), florida!!! (wah!), loml, the smallest man who ever lived and i can fix him (no really i can) sorta kinda maybe.

[nomaishuttle]

sometimes u put yr playlist on shuffle a song comes up and you have to put another song in the queue immediately as soon as it comes on bc it makes you think of that song