#sunriseseance

[faerileee]

Hehehehe Charlie Collateral by @sunriseseance ! Collateral Savior shipping chart.

[jameslongforjimshortforgabriel]

CHANGING MY NAME GUYS !!!!!

im no longer James...... I'm Santiago now :P

now you may be having a shit load of questions right now (I'm sure ur not and don't really care), but don't worry, I'll answer them right here!!

why?

so fun fact, James was never my actual name, it's supposed to be my "secret trans middle name" but no one uses it bc almost no one irl knows of it so it's more of a pseudonym so ppl from real life won't find my blog so easily. now the reason for "santiago" is bc that was what my mom would've named me if i was born a boy (i asked her once like 3 years ago) and i was talking with my mental perception of my friend in the shower rn and realized i actually like santiago better and feell like it suits me better (both bc i look more of a santigao than a james and also bc james with my niche ass mexican last name sound weird together)

can i still call you james?

sure!! i would just prefer santiago now thx

is it because of santiago of iwtv?

ABSOLUTELY NOT

so yeah!1! now u know

gonna TRY and tag all my mutuals so your perception of me may change now that my name has changed muahahhaha

@blatterpussbunnyfromhell @wonderviolet17 @asclexe @tealeafstew @jumbleddufus @thebitterbeanjuice @honeysucklethornsandalligtrhorns @migata @goofresita @phantom-whale-pelvis @ishouldsleepbut @iam-the-wild @1mlostnow @ilovetapeworm @quinnlistspeaks @pickedmyp0ison @rae-unbeloved @queer-is-future @mysterious-corpse @goldilockzlestat @lalalalayla @gaylittleeldritchhorror @sunriseseance @skelpiescool @devilsminionbby @arethosefangs @dogboy-butch @xawery-y @monsterboyfriend @bad-blog-01 @whoopsies-haha @dreamduality @phoen1xr0se @savj2003 @magicmarkerz @fruity-cryptid @starlight-n-shit @ap-menz @fellshish

some of these ppl ive barely interacted with but still

[wearedailypoets]

Songbird

sing me a song sing me a melody sweeter than a honey bee...

sing me a songsing me a melodysweeter than a honey beesing me awake in the morning’scantaloupe sunrisesing me the lullabyyou soothe your babieswith, the gentle caressyou close the day with

[faerileee]

My gf offhand said "Black vinegar really sets off the Coca Cola smell receptors in my brain...." and it made me realize this may be why Coca Cola is used in modern Chinese cooking!? I'd have to test it out myself, but it makes so much sense. Coca Cola has so much acid and is complexly sweet.

[hermitreunited]

Give us the spicy Ben takes. You know you want to. Like putting too much Sriracha on your eggs, you want to tempt this fandom. Tell me, Roo

You are either the worst influence, or the best. You are both. Both of those things. 

Well shit, okay, it’s Spicy Ben Takes time!

So you know that thing in fandom where Ben gets credited as Klaus’ babysitter, the voice of reason that has managed to keep Klaus alive all these years? The viewpoint that Klaus is going to fall apart post-s2 without Ben there to help take care of him? I’m here to say that canon suggests the opposite is true.

Having someone watching you limits your freedom to make your own choices — or to put it another way, having someone watching you is an extra factor to weigh during the decision-making process. Unfortunately, people are complicated and messy and the Hargreeves are especially so, and so that extra factor is not always going to weigh in favor of making better choices.

And Ben and Klaus are siblings. 

There might be nothing more powerful than sibling-induced stubbornness. There was some musical artist that my older sister liked that I said was bad, and then when I realized they were good actually, I kept pretending to hate them until some time after we’d both graduated high school. In turn, because I listened mostly to movie scores, my little brother declared that any music without lyrics was bad and all sounded the same. He had to listen to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and the opening track to The Dark Knight and tell us that they sounded so alike that he couldn’t tell them apart. 

He HAD TO do this. I don’t have a name as good as the Cain Instinct to describe it, but I submit that the inability to admit fault in front of a sibling runs as deep, if not deeper. It’s something to do with pride, probably, and more importantly the second part of this phrase: you can’t admit that you’re wrong or you’ll never hear the end of it. You aren’t going to fall out of touch when you graduate or whatever, this person will be around for the rest of your life reminding you of this fuckup whenever it benefits them, for forever.

(okay a read more because this is looooong sorrrrryyy)

So, to take a common fandom scenario, if Ben says Klaus should go to rehab and get clean? Klaus can’t just do that, especially if Ben has said it before and Klaus established that his side of issue was that he didn’t want to. If Klaus decides he does want to go to rehab after Ben has been on his case about it, then Ben can claim for the rest of forever that he’s the reason that Klaus is sober now, and that would be super fucking annoying when dealing with addiction is such deeply personal work. It’s a lose scenario however you slice it (which is very typical for sibling stupidity — it’s a fight that you lose as soon you decide it’s worth fighting over).

Now okay, let’s back up and be clear here. Klaus falling prey to sibling-induced stubbornness isn’t Ben’s fault. I’m not suggesting that Ben is actively standing in Klaus’ way, or that Klaus would have made the choice on his own to go to rehab had Ben not suggested it first. I’m saying that Ben’s presence simply makes it a harder thing to do, a larger mountain for Klaus to climb, on a journey that is already intimidating enough on its own.

And Ben is always there. There’s no space for Klaus to go off on his own and cool down and admit to himself that he is being stupid. Irritation can only build and build for years with no relief — irritation on both sides. 

So, yeah. Very unintentionally, Ben advocating for Klaus’ sobriety may in fact be a hinderance to that sobriety being achieved in actuality. Klaus might have more motivation to make good choices and less inclination to make bad choices when he doesn’t have a brother constantly watching over his shoulder.

But don’t just take my word for it! There are a few spots in canon that bear this interpretation out. I first got this in my head when I compared the ending of s1 and s2 — instead of leaving Vanya alone, Klaus comes out to join her in s2, which prompts the others to come as well and seems to turn out better than s1. No moons are exploded in the making of s2. Of course Ben is not the only difference in the situation, and of course we don’t know if Klaus would have made a similar choice if Ben was there advocating for it. What we do know for sure is that Klaus is capable of making good choices on his own.

We also see a couple of times that following Ben’s advice is not always a great choice. In s2, telling the cult the truth doesn’t do anything useful, and going after Luther in 1x07 gets Klaus killed. It seems like the time that Klaus was living his most well-adjusted healthiest life was when he was in Vietnam, without Ben. 

This is all to say that no, Klaus does not need Ben to be able to take care of himself. There’s more reasons to believe that Klaus will fare better without Ben’s constant presence. Surely there are aspects of his life that will be sadder, and emptier, without the brother that was such a fixture of his life for so long. But there will absolutely be parts of his life that are better, too. That’s one of those things that makes loss and grief so painful and guilty, isn’t it?

So actually maybe this is all to say, I would really love to see some more fandom takes that explore this complicated, flawed dynamic, and less of the one-dimensional ‘Babysitter Ben’ trope. Ben Is a Nuanced Individual With Flaws and Whose Actions Sometimes Cause Unintended and Unfortunate Consequences, and All of This Makes Him More Interesting and None of it Makes Him Evil 2k21!! (is that still a thing people do?)

[apocalypse-gang]

Thoughts on how funny it is that Five's ego is so big he lied about not liking sweets

Definitely it is a bit of ego. Like, dude, a fluffernutter sandwich is sweets. Part of it could also be that he doesn't like sweets but his feral brain is like "food is food is food".

He definitely loves Fudge Nutters after the 1950s candy Handler gave him, and he wanted another. And he couldn't get that so he stole cake frosting, the unsanitary geezer.

He definitely was definitely traumatised by that apocalypse twinkie. He'll never have those again.

[beetlemancy]

sunriseseance replied to your post “i disagree with your post bc one of those possibilities is a ship that...”

I think anon is demanding that the cast say exactly who they're talking about because one of the possible "her[s]" triggers their anxiety. I could be wrong, but I don't think this is about you. This is about the show. And if I'm right.... Oof. I think stop watching is the right move regardless. This is a show about letting the wind pick you up and take you. That's not for everyone.

I don’t want to assume what the anon was saying because it confused the f out of me but if this IS what they were saying - YES PLEASE! STOP WATCHING! If your anxiety is so high that you get to the point where you demand creators to stop creating, you need to AVOID those creators! Its okay to say that a show or a fandom is not for you. It’s okay to move on for your health or even because you just feel like it! Heavy improv is definitely not for everyone because of the unknown and because of the trope-breaking and because it sometimes goes to places you may not be able to handle and that’s neither problematic NOR a reason to get mad at the media itself - but it is a very valid reason to curate your intake!

[faerileee]

⭐️ THE STAR ⭐️

Charlie Collateral created by @sunriseseance

[icouldbemoreclever]

sunriseseance replied to your post: When I see people falling all over themselves...

   Is that very genuinely the price! What on earth!!   

85$ in fact

[jameslongforjimshortforgabriel]

thanks so much for the tag !!

this was sm fun

@thebitterbeanjuice @blatterpussbunnyfromhell @jumbleddufus @sunriseseance @migata @mysterious-corpse plus anyone else who wants 2 join!!!

I’m starting a picrew chain because I’m bored.

blog vs blogger!

tagging:… @kirks-exquisite-vegan-pancakes, @marthtron, @backseatrhythm, @aimbuddylist, @aspartame-parent and YOU.

[siniov]

Ever seen a ghost? Or know any good spooky stories?

i think i’ve seen a ghost or something unexplainable enough to count as a ghost. just things out of the corner of your eye, you know?

i haven’t got any good spooky ghost stories unfortunately. anyone who wants to spook me out this halloween feel free to send me some.

happy halloween everyone! 🎃

[circumstellars]

I meant to do a ff when I hit 700 followers, then in the new year, then 800, then as a spring ff, then summer, and so on and so forth and I kept putting it off. So here's my super rando follow forever in celebration of TUA S3 approaching in a few weeks!

Below are blogs/people that are precious mutuals, and a lot are just people I follow and enjoy content from! If you're looking for good blogs (mostly TUA related obvs) to put on your dash, look no further than this post. Lots of great content creators and friendly fans to brush elbows with. A couple are just there because I love them forever. If I've forgotten you I PROMISE it's human error and not intentional. I'm extremely scatterbrained and forget urls easily.

These are in no particular order whatsoever. Most are mutuals, or just wonderful blogs you should peep. Hopefully this list grows again post-S3!

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@matuk-art​ @imrights​ @jellybeanium124​ @conchshell​ @mokolat​ @melivian​ @lonelyboy-in-space​ @allisoooon​ @faithfulcat111​

@residentdormouse​ @sharkneto​ @jjstone​ @allthosesummersago​ @rockmerhys​ @pretty-bratty​ @pastelmochas​ @booksasfurniture​

@freshgratednutmeg​ @sarkywoman​ @firstpersonnarrator​ @watcher0033​ @aye-of-newt​ @littlerit​ @pokemonmasterkimba​

@inksie​ @nimuerofour​ @dead-souls-calling-me​ @purblzart​ @non-plutonian-druid​ @samlambert​ @lilimissboom​ @oskarwing​ @squishitude​

@nyoooooom​ @applefuell​ @clementineofmine​ @theboywantscoffee​ @purliish​ @geometryoftime​ @softforklave​ @i-seeaspaceshipinthe-sky​

@anglophile-rin​ @maundering-marauder​ @daisytwist​ @actualtimetravelingcat​ @taakotuesday69​ @sunriseseance​

@ogaferoga​ @fiercene0n​ @whetstonefires​ @viktorenthusiast​ @kidwma​ @runabout-river​ @salvador-daley​ @capinejghafa​

@hullosweetpea​ @goldieknocks​ @antia-calviz​ @doctorbones​ @spikeymarshmallows​ @rappaccini​ @kidovna​ @disco-tea​

@forestdivinity​ @achilleees-tua​ @not-oscar-wilde​ @theseancequeen​ @michals​ @electra-xt​ @courtneytarynofficial​ @sad-space-monkey-boi​

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Just 18 days remain till S3, let's GOOOOOOOOOOOooooo!

Stay brilliant all of you, and let's enjoy the new content drop soon. I know we're gonna blow the dash up with great stuff.

[icedenceladus]

Tag game rennaisance!

Tagged by: @sunriseseance

Rules: answer the questions and tag 9 people

Four ships: Joe/Nicky (The Old Guard), Elizabeth/Will (Pirates of the Caribbean), Carson/Greta (A League of their Own), Diego/Lila (The Umbrella Academy)

Most recent song: Queen of Peace (Florence + The Machine)

Currently reading: starting moby dick via whale weekly.

Most recent movie: probably glass onion or matilda (2022)? it's been more television than movies lately.

Currently craving: food wise? cotton candy ice cream. but generally? a walk by the ocean.

Tagging: @dontforget-secondbreakfast @callthefruitsquad @non-un-topo @nicelytousled @oceansgf @metaphys-ed @sarcasticprophets @gan-riocht @astheskies

[cumberbatchedandproud]

@claudia-de-lioncourt #Armand my guy one day I will realise my vivisection dream and you'll be IT @sunriseseance #Me when I could have prevented it @sallysbutter #me when i lie @julesnichols #gaslight gatekeep girlboss!!! #i am this man's defense attorney tbh!!

ASSAD ZAMAN as Armand

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (2024) 2.07 – I Could Not Prevent It

[hermitreunited]

sunriseseance replied to your post “Question: doesn’t Leonard get out of jail just a few days before the...”

@hermitreunited Five isn't there when he gets humiliated so they're at least 13 but they're also definitely not much older so I think 25ish is a good guess for when he got out? So he had 4 years to establish a shop and get in the newspapwr?

OKAY BUT WAIT

but listen then. Reg is even more the one responsible for the apocalypse, more than just the average “he did such a bad job raising them” thing. If anyone wants to talk about which character is truly and fully to blame for the apocalypse - 

to bring everyone back together to stop the end of the world, Reggie kills himself like the dramatic idiot that he is. His death prompts Leonard, who has been out of jail for 5ish years, to finally visit the academy because of Reg’s funeral, and when he’s there, his old resentments reignite as he remembers the incomparable Sir Reginald Hargreeves encouraging a crowd of adults to point and laugh at him outside this building. Then he finds the book, and his plan to take advantage of Vanya sparks to life. 

Like if Reg hadn’t offed himself, Leonard would not have swung by and started fucking around with the umbrella stuff again. It’s absolutely and totally any which way you slice it Reginald’s fault. Shit, he’s the fucking WORST

[apocalypse-gang]

Thoughts on Diego saying he doesn't have a hero complex OR daddy issues

Oh it makes soooo much sense he thinks that. Diego is fully aware of their father's abuse and even how it effects his siblings, but he is in complete denial of how they truly affects him. He'll always call out horrible things Reginald has done to the others, but not to him or how he feels about it.

Part of it because if Diego admits their father hurt him, he's admitting to being a victim. And he can't let himself be a victim.

Diego was taught vulnerability is weakness, his sorrow and sadness becomes anger.

He's allows himself small moments for others to be vulnerabe with him, but he has to be the strong one. The few moments he was truly vulnerable in s1 was when he was losing people he loved.

In s2, we see he's not as angy. Yeah he's still pissed off a lot, cuz he's Diego, but he isn't automatically becoming angry when he's sad. Maybe part of that is therapy, maybe because he's was around his father, maybe because of Eudora and Lila. He's definitely becoming more vulnerable, though he's also a Hargreeves. But he was open enough to admit that he loves his family and loves Lila to everyone.

I think not saving JFK is the start to something. Maybe he knows he has those issues and now he's going to accept it. And he'll figure out who else his fight for instead; His family, Lila, the world, and himself.