#stage fatality

[miaqc1]

WTH, Jade, you're killing yourself!

[egophiliac]

What do you like about the Diasomnia boys if I may ask?

I always love hearing about the different reasons people enjoy characters.

I mean, c'mon. he has split custody over Sebek okay

also, Lilia in particular has maybe the best timeskip character development of all time

[noecoded]

heartbreaking:the worst people you know just started an emo band

[lotus-pear]

WAS NO ONE GOING TO TELL ME THAT ALIEN STAGE WAS NOT JUST DOOMED YURI, BUT ALSO DOOMED YAOI?

[ambeauty]

You can show me 5011 different ways of Carmy caressing Claire’s face, blowing kisses, telling her she’s beautiful, kissing her nose, and nothing will ever be as romantic as Carmy literally driving himself to his wits end over the course of a season to get Sydney a star, that only she wanted in the first place, in order to prove that he is the person she needs him to be.

[crustyfloor]

HE PARALLELS HIS ALL-IN COVER ART. TILL IS SO BACK. (HE'S GONNA WIN)

[gasstationpopcorn]

youtube

[sallymew4]

kids when they hear that their dad is back in town VS. kids when theyre hanging out with a conman that accidentally stole their wallet once

im not even joking btw

bonus heres me being crazy about them in dms ^^^

[robinspinknest]

[maximura]

NI-KI at KCON LA | 27 JULY 2024

[akkivee]

anyone who says this simply doesn’t have honobono in their lives

[hotarufutaba]

three marker challenge with my new markeerrrrs ^_^

[k9punkout]

why do you think till sabotaged his opponent in round 2 and didn’t give him a chance to sing? i’ve seen a few different possible reasons thrown around- was he trying to make a statement, that he wouldn’t participate in alien stage the way he was expected to? was he preventing himself from losing? did he see it as his only chance to confess to mizi with the song he wrote for her? something else entirely?

i’d love to know your thoughts on this, your characterization of till is top tier

-atrophiedemotion

AGHHHHH THANK YOU SO SO MUCH <33

personally, I believe he did it for a multitude of reasons, including most of what you mentioned.

first and foremost, he was trying to make a statement. he was showing that he would not live in compliance, screaming out to the whole world that they could never tame him(except they did in r6 but IGNORE THAT). his choice to perform his OWN song about his OWN emotions exhibits a sense of individuality that is rare in pet humans in this universe, and since alnst has such a large following, and Till especially has a lot of people observing his behavior due to Urak calling him "the best in history," he knows that this is his chance to get the message across to society.

in the round 2 description, vivinos said her personal favorite line is when he yells "come on" at the beginning of the song, because it's like he's commanding the audience to follow his rhythm. Till leads his own crowd, makes them feel what he wants them to feel, and while that used to be the purpose of art, it seems to have lost its meaning in the alnst universe, especially with music that is sung by pet humans, so Till accomplishing this is a testament to his "artistic genius".

while the song was about Mizi, I don't think he did it as a confession to her. one of his lines right before the chorus was "you'll never know," so I don't think he ever planned on telling Mizi that he was in love with her, but also doesn't plan on ever letting go of his emotions ("i dont wanna stop"). i think there are so many reasons as to why he feels this way, but that's a Till rant for another time.

the fact that he chose to perform a love song he wrote to the audience says something as well. Mizi is his muse and motivation for both the art he produces and the bravery he exhibits. Using his love as an act of rebellion is a perfect way to show that. He's singing about love the way HE experiences it, and he's displaying the person that it made him. it's all a huge story with a strong message.

and then we get to the murder. honestly idk why it wasn't expected like. why would you give the hostile unpredictable alien hater an ALIEN guitar and expect it to turn out normal. nevermind the fact that he acted somewhat normal in the preliminary rounds you should've known something was up his sleeve. (also the fact that Freddie was BRED to be a damn guitar is like. fucking dystopian in itself. like what is this qu behavior.)

he killed Freddie on impulse the second his opponent tried to sing, because he was NOT abt to let his spotlight get stolen. also because he hates all aliens.

on a deeper note, i think he did it for control as well. much like Luka, the stage is the only way Till can get the feeling of being truly in charge of a situation, with minimal restrictions and less intense consequences. Unlike Luka, Till doesn't taunt or abuse his opponents but overwhelms them instead, thus his performance in round 2 and his killing Freddie. It would also explain part of the "bliss" he is said to feel after killing him.

Of course, another reason behind his bliss is the fact that Mizi looked up at him. he adores having her attention on him, he can never get enough of it ("still it's not enough"), and I think he's happy with it in any form, even if that form includes shock and horror at the stage being turned into a bloodbath. he was looking at her like a puppy after performing a trick and getting a treat as a reward.

it's also important to lean into his more compassionate side, especially when it comes to Mizi. I'm not 100% sure about this, but he might've also been happy to have distracted her from her grieving over Sua, if only for a second. replacing her anguish with surprise that won't make her feel better, but will take her mind off of it. (i think the mess of blood and gore only served to make Mizi's mental state worse, but that wasn't his intention.)

LAST REASON, and probably silliest- Acorn (r2 npc) and Till canonically have beef. I mean, Till has beef with everyone, but Acorn specifically wrote in his goodbye letter: "you're talented. i'll give you that." you can SMELL the passive-aggression. it's beyond me as to why, but it explains Till's lack of care about his life and death.

(MY personal theory: it's canon that Acorn has confessed to Sua multiple times, only to be rejected. he might've noticed how much she loved Mizi and grew resentful of her, and Till might have overheard him slandering her or something and never forgave him since.)

ANYWAYS THANK YOU FOR THIS DELIGHTFUL OPPORTUNITY TO YELL ABOUT ROUND 2 BECAUSE ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ROUNDS, AND ABOUT TILL BECAUSE I LOVE HIM SO <3

[vgtrackbracket]

Video Game Track Bracket Round 2

Vector to the Heavens from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

vs.

Spread the Wings (Rock Howard Stage) from Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Propaganda under the cut. If you want your propaganda reblogged and added to future polls, please tag it as propaganda or otherwise indicate this!

Vector to the Heavens:

this track. is just absolutely gorgeous. its a boss version of xion's theme, musique pour la tristesse de xion, and just like that track it uses other character themes, namely kairi and naminé's, and it feels so utterly powerful. its the sort of boss track that makes you not want to fight the boss, but you know you have to.

[hellgram]

also with all the damage the show did to jon's reputation as a good northern lad and wildling i hope germ comes out with like. yeah he's rhaegar and lyanna's son and the name she gave him while bleeding out on the birthing bed alone but for her big brother holding her hand in a tower with no way to know that baby aegon had been murdered leaving the title of Egg 6 up for grabs was like. howland.

[femmefatalevibe]

Do you have or can you link me any tips on how to be more flirty with the guys/gals without getting attached? I fall in love way to quickly but love the spontaneity amd rush that comes with courting/being courted, so it's a tough dilemma to be in 😭

Hi love! Enjoying feelings of lust, passion, and generally being desired are totally normal. Here are some of my tips/perspective shifts to keep in mind:

Understand attraction is a primal urge, but not a rational emotional nor often sustainable long-term. Recognize the difference between falling in love with a concept and another whole human being. This idealized connection can be strong and instant but is shallow and designed for immediate gratification. A genuine emotional connection between two people takes time and effort towards understanding each other to cultivate.

Be quick to discern between your fantasies and the reality of the relationship. Acknowledge and validate all of the fantasies you have playing in your mind about the future and exciting moments you envision yourself having with this person in your mind – all of the fun date nights, romantic gestures, steamy passionate sex, engaging & heart-warming conversations, exciting adventures, etc. Give yourself to freedom to dream and idealize these experiences. However, it is important to stay grounded and compartmentalize these fantasies from the reality in front of you. Embrace the IRL interactions one at a time as they unfold into your life. Think of just the next text you will send or the current date night, hookup, conversation, etc., you will have with this person. Let yourself feel excited about it. But live in the moment. Not the future or projections from the past – the present.

Reframe flirting and courting interactions as a self-discovery activity. Try to perceive your interactions with your suitor from an outside lens – like a friend is showing your text messages or sharing a story about a potential/new lover they're speaking to. Observe how different conversations, praises, banter, flirting, and discussions on your life values/daily activities/history/dealbreakers, and desired future make you feel and how these emotions influence how you interact with the other person. See what conversations/responses light up inside. Discern which interactions make you feel safe, happy, optimistic, and seductive, or uneasy, embarrassed, shy, and insecure. Use these initial interactions as a gut check to better understand your personal green/red flags.

Consider these interactions like icebreakers. Enjoy the conversations and all aspects of getting to know someone. Think of all these interactions as a series of "firsts" with a new person. Understand this experience is an introduction – not a sign of commitment, to another person.

See the courting stage for what it is: A trial run that can equally be a fun, interactive game and a cautionary life lesson to help guide you through future life stages/relationships. Embrace the seduction stage like a dance. There are some skills you can learn, inevitable missteps and improv moves you will encounter on the way. But, ultimately, you will find your footing and either find a mutual chemistry or give yourself permission to leave the interaction when your energy runs out and your time together comes to its natural end.

Hope this helps xx