#the greatest superpower

[diazmaximoff]

Here's a compilation of Daniel's greatest feats that I made a long time ago. Such a powerful little guy!

[danaclese]

How high should the stakes be in a Batman story?

This high.

The whole world is on the line. A man with a gun. A helpless family. A tired, injured, Bat in body armour. Possible but narrow odds,. Barely any time. The whole world on the line. And Bruce understands that, because his world was destroyed once.

[honeypine-the-parrot]

after school today I get to go to the library and read books about birds :)

[greatwyrmgold]

Bear with me, but what a childish way to look at it. The statement isn't wrong, exactly, but the focus and framing feel incomplete and self-centered, in a very child-like manner.

And yes, Inori's thinking about this childishly because she is a literal 11-year-old child. This isn't a criticism; quite the opposite. Moments like this where Inori does something innocuously childish remind the audience that she is eleven, and can be expected to think and act accordingly.

Which is important when the emotional needs of the story require her to improvise an eloquent, passionate speech about skating one episode, but then crack under modest pressure like a normal kid the next.

(I don't have a good post idea for this next screencap, so I'm adding it to this post. Because it's another authentically childish thing. Pretty sure I did this when I was 11.)

[amischiefofmuses]

Still losing my mind a little over the fact that Wade is in the Original X-men animated (even if only for a moment) and that I probably saw at least this glimpse of him as a kid- Oh young me, you had no idea he would be very significant in your teen years and then TAKE OVER YOUR GODDAMN LIFE AGAIN as an adult.

[coeuranxieux]

Grrrrrrrr you should tell me more about Andrew and ur hcs… (I’m so obsessed with his character dude I CRAVVEEEE even the slightest bit of nourishment…) tee hee yar har har I love your content

neyuworowh so many people are askimg me about him recently. im havign so much fun owgh

-his shovel is kind of like. a comfort item?? he feels more uncomfortable/uneasy without it which is why he drags it around everywhere even within the manor

-born and raised in england, but his father was a third generation german immigrant while his mother was born and raised in france to a mixed greek/french couple and came to england for school and such!

-he developed a habit of tilting his head to the side to be able to see things clearer, since he has nystagmus from his albinism. also has no depth perception

-his hands are so horribly shaky and he has an asymmetrical ribcage + scoliosis

aggghh i lorv himb

[queenerdloser]

one of my useless superpowers is that i am So Good at clocking plot twists. every time there's a hint of a plot twist coming my way, i can figure that bitch out so quick.

[loversj0y]

cant believe im commenting on discourse in 2023 but for fucks sake, i dont even know what its actually about

stop talking about it once its done. if that person did something you didnt like and you told them and theyre still doing it.

block them.

learn to protect your peace.

because even if you are trying to advocate for someone, you need to learn that sometimes protecting your peace is more important.

yes it may still make you upset and you may still want justice, but some people will not change their minds and you have to learn as a person to be okay with that.

i know it sucks. i get it. trust me i know how much it sucks

but block them and move on. its that simple, okay?

i dont like seeing people being stressed over something they cannot control because you cannot control other people’s actions.

[wejustvibing]

I'm the anon who made the comment about Lewis confronting Alonso and MV00. Confront was the wrong word. I would never encourage anyone to be hostile towards another person in any capacity; However, I don't think there's anything wrong with ADDRESSING people directly when you're in a position to do so. Like if they were in a press conference and a journo brings up MV0's clothing line while Lewis is there, why wouldn't Lewis speak up at that moment? He doesn't have to be aggressive about it. I think some people have protecting one's peace confused with being passive. Why do the same people, who praise Lewis for speaking against his own team, encourage him to be a coward when it comes to speaking up against people who ACTUALLY mean him harm?

first of all, sorry for getting to this so late. i'll speak for myself because i praised him for speaking up about the car. you speak up where you know there's hope. in case of m*x and a*onso, there's no hope nor a relationship. there's simply too much bad blood there no matter how respectfully they might address him now and we've seen it time and again. unless there's mood for casual banter, i don't see why lewis would take that bait.

also, speaking up to these opps vs criticizing the team simply cannot be compared! and i don't think lewis' silence has ever been misunderstood for passiveness? and he knows it better than us!

[alternis]

hm. River not caring much about his heritage or family history bc his mother never made a big deal out of it and it never seemed important compared to Everything Else going on and then it turns out he has this whole dramatic secret backstory with hidden magical realms and prophecies and he's just like. wow this is inconvenient can I just be normal. please.

[psychotrenny]

The thing with 9/11 is that no one cares that much about the death and destruction itself. Buildings fall down and people die all the time, including in the US. Like at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic you had entire 9/11s worth of USamericans dying on a regular basis. If all that damage was caused by an earthquake or faulty building practices or whatever, there wouldn't have been nearly as much fuss about it. It's not as if the insane response from US population was a matter of "two building fall down"

The reason why 9/11 was so upsetting to the US population was their widespread feelings of Imperialist Chauvinism and the subsequent outrage at seeing it so openly and violently defied. The US was at the height of its Imperialist power at the turn of the millennium, a hegemonic superpower that was dominant in some way over more or less the entire world. Whether they'd phrase it in such a way or not, most people in the US were very well aware of this; as far as they were concerned the US was truly the greatest country on the Earth. For some this was a point of pride, for others it was a simple fact of the world. This made them feel secure; bombings and mass killings might happen in those "shithole nations" of the earth but it couldn't happen over there. The US military could wipe entire cities off the map and like maybe that was good, maybe that was unfortunate and maybe it meant nothing at all. Either way that was normal; the violence flowed from the Core to the Periphery.

Until one day it didn't. One day a group of people from that Periphery, from some shithole group of nations, struck back. Now the sorts of destruction they'd seen on TV were happening right outside their window; the US got the smallest taste of the sort of brutality they had long inflicted on the rest of the world. And they did not like that taste at all. The US people as a whole went mad with grief and rage, not at the death of any people but the death of their sense of unquestionable safety and superiority. And the only hope of getting that feeling back was to inflict a revenge so terrible that no one would dare resist or retaliate again.

If bloodshed was how they'd built their empire, only more bloodshed could keep it safe. And this time they didn't even have to feel bad about it. It's not as if the US empire had ever given the world any peace, but now they had the perfect pretense to escalate it to levels not seen in decades. If they talked about this isolated and comparatively limited attack as though it was some great invasion, the US government and its supporters could take all the moral high ground of "self defence" even as they slaughtered impoverished peoples on the other side of the world. So it made sense to treat the 11 September attacks as though they were the greatest tragedy of all time. 9/11 didn't break the US psyche, it just made them express it in a more shameless way. It's not as though genocidal Imperialist violence was anything new to the USA. Afghans were just the new Apaches; the "Middle East" a new "Wild West"

[magicbutsevenofit]

Chapter 50: Paradise of Oblivion Part 2

So this Krat thing is a total cult that lures in victims for scams. People make prayers, the Krat followers "delivers"...and boom, Krat gets more followers.

So back to Teito, Ouka and the Wars. The Wars wants to make them part of his collection to protect the "treasure". If he builds the collection for his master every month, he will get to stay in his "paradise" forever. Kururu has already been added to the collection. He tries to encase Ouka but Teito saves her (And Kururu.). Mikage had escaped due to his small size so they don't need to worry about him. Anyway, the Wars is named Lem and he is very good at trapping his victims, making sure that not even healing magic can save them...

We later see Krat himself leading his cult and he's the one who breaks the news to them that the Pope has committed "suicide". Then he tells them God's going to disappear.

Krat tells his followers he will save them and goes back to his attendant to have Lem prepare some more incense for him. Then Frau finds him. Then he hears trouble from Lem's garden. The chapter ends with Teito and Ouka teaming up to take down Lem.

[connoisseursdecomfort]

Ch.111 spoiler alert

I found an interesting comment on twitter - that mind-reading abilities have been presented to Twilight as a dangerous factor which could "bring down every intelligence agency" in the previous chapter (ch.110). However, in ch.111, it is shown to him that, with enough love and care, "normal" humans are able to "read minds", even without superpowers.

By the way Yor totally "read his mind" and told him what he wanted to know here.

Could it mean that ultimately the people with mind-reading abilities his love and care for his family would "bring down" every intelligence agency the greatest spy in westalia?

[regtherag]

Adrenaline is my favorite thing to write about in the humans are space orcs genre... like what do you mean humans gain superpowers, even just for a few minutes??

My favorite snippet is the mother who fought a polar bear off to save her children. A polar bear?? One of the only animals that have no conniption about hunting humans? That's so badass.

Imagine underestimating this hairless, not very strong-looking (for the average person, at least) thing and completely expecting to best it in a fight. I mean, it doesn't even have claws! Flat teeth of a herbivore, fleshy skin covering a weak endoskeleton... This is no predator, no fighter. Perhaps the snippets thrown around about it were false, it wouldn't be the first time false information has floated around the vast Universe.

So you fight it. And you lose.

It suddenly, out of nowhere, has the strength of something three times its size. You are so taken aback, so unprepared, that the human quickly takes advantage of that. You are the greatest fighter of your species, and you are taken apart by something half your size.

It moves quickly, somehow knows your movements before you do. And if the reason you are fighting is for something, someone they hold dear? Oh, you should be so lucky their strength lasts only long enough to incapacitate you.

[astrolovecosmos]

12th House Strengths & Insights

The 12th House is absolutely the house of undoing and what is hidden. Many times the focus is on challenges, trauma, hidden enemies, and other negativities for this house. Even my own posts have a lot of this. So here are potential hidden strengths and advantages for those who grow within this house.

Aries/Mars: Has a good handle on their anger and assertiveness, learns confidence, picks their battles carefully, embraces their physical desires and prowess, passion is at the heart of their strengths, may love exploring their identity or define it strongly, puts themselves first, doesn't stress over other people's opinions, defends or fights for others and themselves, empowers themselves through bravery, independence, self-focus, and honesty.

Taurus/Libra/Venus: May heal any negative relationships with women in their life or their own femininity, see's beauty in many things - especially themselves, loves the self and has a lot of self-worth, knows how to comfort themselves, learns cooperation, negotiation, and compromise, is so magnetic, finds power through finances and the material world, finds inner security, brings stability or reassurance to others, has power through traits or things others define as "soft" or "weak", many may admire or be inspired by them.

Gemini/Virgo/Mercury: Has an open mind, is empowered through knowledge, is an eternal student and teacher, communication and persuasion become their strength, their sharp mind is their greatest asset, learns to listen to others and themselves, makes space for their voice and opinions, has a talent for cheering others up or ruining their day with just their words and maybe even with a look, embraces flexibility and change, a great problem solver, highly observant, thoughtful, and always ahead of the game.

Cancer/Moon: Their intuition is strong, they are deeply in touch with their emotions and primal self, focuses on healing themselves, can be an amazing healer or counselor, they seek out healthy attachments, they give love freely, compassion is one of their biggest strengths, doesn't fear the magic and sensitivity within them, vulnerability is a strength, protective over others, takes care of people, puts emotional needs first, is fiercely loyal, is the watchdog, learns to be understanding and more careful, guides family and community.

Leo/Sun: Takes pride in themselves and others, realizes their talents and strengths, knows and fights for their worth, speaks up, may embrace the limelight or leadership, uses creativity and bold self-expression to empower, self-motivation and energy become a great resource, creates their individuality, learns to love the self passionately, is grand and faithful in how they love others, defines their own honor and purpose, things like generosity, affection, play, and warmth become easy for them to give/do, learns the importance of putting the self first, makes a strong impression, rules their world.

Scorpio/Pluto: Learns self-forgiveness and how to trust themselves, has a strong connection to their depth, intuition, and subconscious, see's potential in people or things others do not, on the path to self-mastery, may be a spiritual or emotional teacher, leader, or healer, their transformations from what is hidden to what is seen/open may be violent, intense, or stark, knowledge can empower them with a focus on knowledge that is secret, exclusive, hidden, or obscure, empowered through facing their fears or pain, won't shy away from their passion or darkness and finds strength in it, taps into their sex-appeal or magnetism, gains incredible perception and influence.

Sagittarius/Jupiter: Fights for what they believe in, lives and speaks openly, takes big risks for big rewards, makes their own luck, keeps an open mind, finds great meaning in many things, empowers themselves through independence, freedom, truth, and defining their own beliefs, self-faith is their superpower, finds wisdom in being silly or playing the fool, learns to take things less seriously, responsibility may mean something different for them than others, leads and cares for others with passion.

Capricorn/Saturn: On a path to develop self-autonomy and self-authority, they are in control of themselves and their life, learns to be calculated and strategic, keeps a level head under pressure, is in touch with their ambition, may be a hard worker but benefits from working smarter the most, practices accountability, learns that their standards are the only ones that matter, is responsible, defines their own sense of maturity, empowers themselves through skepticism, boundaries, reworking their relationship with authority figures, and learning to express their emotions, learns how to balance asking for help and when to step up to help others, embraces their softer side, self-discipline is a great resource, and they gain useful wisdom.

Aquarius/Uranus: Their individuality shines and they express it and defend it bravely, is empowered through independence, rebellion, acceptance, and intellect, won't hide their knowledge or intelligence, charisma, originality, and being innovative are their strengths, may enjoy a mental challenge, knows when to follow and when to lead, may find being an outsider or being perceived as "strange" as empowering, learns how to embrace change and the unknown, taps into their own chaos, finds beauty in differences, and has a lot to contribute to their friends, community, family, or society, they make an impact or leave a mark with those in their life - even strangers or acquaintances.

Pisces/Neptune: Lives through intuition and emotion in a fulfilling and comfortable way, gets in touch with their spiritual side or spiritual meaning, is a talented healer, learns forgiveness and sacrifice on many levels, empathy, gentleness, and kindness are their strengths, embraces the fluidity of themselves and of life, knows how to find inner and outer clarity, may become a spiritual or emotional teacher or guide, finds inspiration and motivation in their fantasies and escapism, is empowered through change, giving and receiving love openly, and developing emotional insight or wisdom.

[starhrtz]

NOW PLAYING . . . SUPERPOWERS

summary : a skater completely smitten by a street guitarist.

characters : skater! kinich, guitarist! gn reader, skater! mualani

note : hi gang im back again after 5 monthz, might do a heizou or akito shinonome ver

skater! Kinich who is known as a skate prodigy in the skate scene at the park you would always perform at.

skater! kinich who'd always push his limits with tricks no one else dares to try, and he’s rarely seen without his skateboard.

skater! kinich seen as professional had one weakness, you. somehow, whenever he sees you nearby, it seemed like he forgot how to skate at all.

❝ IT'S CRAZY TO SAY THIS BUT YOU ARE THE GREATEST. ❞

skater! Kinich who would start timing his daily skate routes to pass by the spots where you're usually playing. He pretends it’s a coincidence whenever he shows up, but it’s obvious he’s there to hear you perform.

skater kinich! who would follow your socials and find out if you're going to be at a specific place for a gig, he’ll be there early, even if he has to skate across town. He’ll sit on his board, leaning back with his usual calm expression but hiding how much he’s enjoying listening to you or even just seeing you.

Skater! Kinich who'd think you would probably never notice him since he can't seem to gather the courage to approach you. Not like he didn't try, after your shows he would always try and approach you but would always get pushed by your fans.

skater! Kinich who'd start daydreaming about what it would be like to impress you with his skating skills, maybe even doing a few tricks in sync with their music or perhaps you just looking at him astonished with those pretty eyes he could get lost in.

skater! kinich who would eventually try skating in front of you and pulling off his best tricks, hoping it’ll make you smile or give him a little applause yet much to his dismay you seem much more focus on your performance.

skater! kinich who was dragged by mualani to interact with you after she caught his gaze lingering on you far too long and whenever they hang out to skate, you're always somewhere nearby.

skater! mualani who decided to become cupid as she set up a plan for both of you to interact more.

skater! mualani who easily befriended you and asked you if you wanted any skating lessons, telling you you'd be in good hands with a rather... Excited grin on her face? You reluctantly agreed as she bounced around from joy.

❝I'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO HIM RIGHT NOW!❞

skater! kinich who's heart nearly exploded when he hears that your the one he'd be teaching on how to skate but he masked it quite well.

skater! kinich heart pounds every time he has to help you balance or hold your hand for support. He’s careful not to make it obvious, but his cheeks betray him with a soft blush he can’t quite hide no matter how hard he tries.

skater! kinich can’t believe he’s actually teaching you to skate. He’s barely holding it together, trying to keep his usual calm attitude, but his heart is racing. He casually says, “Don’t worry, I’ve taught plenty of people to skate,” even though he’s never felt this nervous about showing someone the basics.

skater! kinich starts by showing them how to stand on the board, giving a few tips on balance. When you wobble abit, you instinctively reaching out to grab his arm for support. Kinich stiffens for a second, then quickly relaxes, hoping they don’t notice the slight blush rising on his cheeks and heart rate increasing.

skater! kinich who can't help but get lost in your eyes when you look at him for reassurance, feeling a rush of emotions he’s not used to. He manages to keep his cool, but his heart is pounding.

skater! kinich who would try and confess his feelings for you after a while.

skater! kinich keeps himself busy practicing tricks to calm his nerves. He tries to focus, but he’s so jittery that he almost falls on some of his simplest moves. He’s more nervous than he’s ever been, and he can’t stop rehearsing what he’s going to say in his head.

skater! kinich who's so lost in thought that he doesn’t even notice when you arrive—until you called out to him. His heart skips a beat, and he has to take a deep breath to steady himself.

skater! kinich who'd starts with a casual line, trying to play it cool. But the moment he starts speaking, he realizes he can’t stick to a script. Instead, he just lets the words flow out.

“You know, I’ve been wanting to tell you something,” he begins, trying to control his beating. “Being around you… it’s different. Good different. You make me feel like I can do anything, and I… I just really like you.”

skater! kinich who hopes you like him back.