#the seal... what a star

[gael-garcia]

"It never gets easy, it just gets less hard."

The Outrun (2024), dir. Nora Fingscheidt

[feroluce]

Me: I wonder what Hook calls Sampo in the Japanese dub? Probably oji-san, since it's shushu in the original Chinese?

Hook: Sampo-ojichan!!

Oji is "uncle," which is hilarious because Hook calls Natasha by "older sister" when she wants something. So Hook either just really wants to get on Natasha's good side, or she takes Sampo at face value when he refers to himself as an old man. She trusts him a lot and takes him at his word and she calls him as such!

And Sampo calls Hook either ojou-san or oujo-san (I can't find the Japanese sub to see the spelling, and I can't tell them apart by ear)!

One spelling, oujo, means "princess," it's how you would refer to royalty. The other, ojou, (which I assume is what he's actually saying) is something you call the young lady of a high-class family with a high social standing. In Genshin Impact, the intro scene for a popular ship, chilumi, shows Childe calling Lumine ojou-chan, which the English dub translated as "girlie." Since Sampo uses -san instead of -chan, his is more formal and respectful, it's more like "young lady."

...It's also how you would refer to the daughter of a yakuza leader, which I love, since Hook leads her own little gang (the Moles) skzhkskdkd

But it really gets me in the heart, because! Hook is generally looked at as a delinquent by most adults. Which I mean. Not without good reason, she

calls Natasha an old witch

frequently sneaks out into the Fragmentum

has left graffiti all over the side of the orphanage

was constantly picking fights with other kids

beat a man unconscious for stealing from her dad

and has already picked up on how business gets done in the Underworld, and uses/actively participates in it to get what she wants- she basically acts an information broker

like Hook earns her reputation haha. The Underground is lucky that what Hook wants is just like. Candy and toys and to play hide-and-seek. I'm sure she'll have the capability to raise all kinds of hell and be more like an actual gang leader when she's older, even if she chooses not to act on it.

So Sampo calling her so politely and respectfully is really sweet and cute! Yes, he's polite and respectful with everyone, but that's just it- he treats Hook much like he does everyone else. He doesn't tell her to buzz off because she's a kid. He doesn't lie or try to cheat her or assume she's naive because of her age. He never talks down to her. He really does just treat her like a respected business partner and he takes her seriously, which Hook really seems to appreciate. And even when Sampo does treat her like a kid, it's not in a negative way; he guides her on little adventures and chats with her and takes her for joy rides on his moped. All of which Hook also really appreciates, since everyone else is too busy trying to get by to make time to play with her. She absolutely adores him.

I hope they officially join forces someday and terrorize all of Belobog with their shenanigans JSKJZNDKSJ

So Hook calls Sampo "Uncle Sampo" in a particularly affectionate/endeared tone, and Sampo calls Hook "Young Miss Hook" in a very respectful tone! And to reiterate:

[pigdemonart]

Few weeks ago I had star fox on the brain, so HERE WE ARE

Star fox I think might have been one of my first fav games as a kiddo, apart from Pokemon. To 5 year old Piggu, look! Im drawing them now for you! :]

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[crystal-verse]

as soon as i found out about t'laqa tia i decided he and k'pheli should be best friends because they both suffer severe aether sickness, just in the opposite direction

[izar-tarazed]

"... Wait. What. This is it? This..." Izar stares, blinks, then shakes her head in disbelief. "This can't be it."

Ensha, of course, maintains his silence, but there is a hint of amusement in the way he tilts his head, looking at her bewilderment. His gaze keeps flickering between her and ...it.

Eventually, he shrugs.

Izar inhales; there's a hint of sea salt lingering in the fresh evening breeze, and the smell of leaves and humid earth from the nearby jungle of Rauh.

"It's just... I imagined something more impressive," she says, a little helplessly. "You'd think it would be... big."

They both stand in silence for a moment, staring.

I'll admit, Ensha signs, the last tree we burned was a lot more striking.

[frostycatblr-fandom-files]

In honor of the very annoying spam/scam call I just got, here's a random thought I had as a result of being interrupted in the middle of running errands when it's 115°F outside.

Tech would be the best/worst person you could possibly call by accident or try to scam, respectively.

On the subject of wrong-number calls

Dependent on what he's in the middle of, I can see Tech stopping, kindly explaining they have the wrong comm frequency, and then doing one of the following:

Being helpful- "I'm afraid this is not the number for the parts store. But... Might I recommend their competitor? Oftentimes there are more selections in their capacitors than the store that shows up highest in results from the Holonet. ... Yes you are quite welcome."

Being very helpful- "... You're doing an academic project on Aiwhas? How much would you like to know? I have researched them quite extensively, I would be happy to assist!"

He's not gonna have the heart to tell someone he's not their grandson. He'll chat with them briefly before saying he has to go and then he'll promptly find a way to get in contact with who this "Ms. Helios on Tattooine" meant to call and let them know that their grandmother could use a visit.

Shut up, it was the polite thing to do.

On the subject of scam calls

Oh boy, this one he could have fun with. You're going to waste his valuable time? (And he's in a mood now that you've thrown off his groove? He was in the middle of a helmet repair and recalibration!)

He might hang up on them.

He might give it to Crosshair to deal with once he's sure he is not about to curse out some poor kid below legal galactic age.

Tech might call them out on their banthashit if he's in a Mood™. "I've been tracking your location as we speak. You are calling from the lower levels of Courasaunt, which is nowhere near Florrum. Nor am I anywhere near Florrum. In fact , I'm-"

Hunter's shouting from the front of the Maurader to just hang up and go back to sleep!

[limitlessscion]

biting your lover’s lip amidst a kiss . // from Jangmi!

Kisses ( always accepting everything in my prompts tag )

Satoru felt like an exposed wire, sparking with even the gentlest of touches. He did not know how to navigate the world like this, the safety of control that he'd held since he'd been a child stripped away from him. Without control of cursed energy, without Infinity, he could no longer choose what would enter his space and what would not and he recoiled from all touch as unwanted. Yet he still craved the simple comforts that for all his life helped ground him to his own body, the warmth of skin on skin and the rhythm of pulse against pulse.

He almost hated how considerate Jangmi was of his newfound jumpiness. The way she'd seek permission, asking or simply pausing before making contact, always watching his reaction and letting him go at his own pace. He hated that he needed such care— the shame near overwhelming him from the request for a simple hug, a reassuring hand to place on his, gentle fingers to brush his too-long bangs from his eyes as she told him it was about time to cut his hair. He'd pull back and away, something ugly twisting in his chest and she'd respect his wishes. He hated the confusing contradiction, of longing for that connection yet unable to accept it.

But Satoru Gojo was not one to stagnate for long.

There was a subtle tremble to his hands as he reached out to Jangmi, slender fingers finding a grip around her arm. As he guided her near, his hands slid down to find her hands, pulling them up to his neck in guidance of where he'd like her to hold onto him.

"Jangmi... you don't have to treat me like I'm fragile." His own hands found their place around her waist, pulling her close against him and feeling the way her weight shifted against his touch. It felt good; she seemed so small up against him like this, but there was solidness and strength to her presence, his own unchecked cursed energy pouring around her own tightly-controlled aura. He leaned down even as he pulled her upwards onto her tiptoes, his lips meeting the gentle pads of hers gently.

Some part of him recoiled at every unexpected touch, something cold spearing down his spine at the anticipation of something going wrong, of the shame that would follow some reaction he could not control. He stamped the feeling down.

He still remembers their first kiss and more. At the time he'd taken it all brazenly, casually, and perhaps that was what had been required for that night; but he'd been much younger, foolish, and had not comprehended the weight of trust Jangmi had placed on him that beautiful night. He owed her that much in return.

"I trust you," he murmured against her lips as he pulled back briefly. Then there was sudden pressure around his neck as she yanked him down and he felt the bite of teeth against his lower lip, and his eyes squeezed shut as a sudden fire was set between his ribs, stealing his breath at the sudden sharpness. His fingers curled and dug into the softness of her hips as if he could possibly pull them any closer, his own lips splitting into a smile against hers.

He had told her not to treat him as fragile after all; and that first exploratory touch from her, unbidden, trusting his trust and not asking or hesitating or acting like he may fall apart at the slightest pressure— gods, he'd needed that so badly.

He melted into her after that, enthusiastically and passionately, revelling in shared warmth and shared breaths.

And not once did he flinch away.

[yourpillowtalksucks]

Random headcanon but America can talk to animals, not only are they like drawn to him but he can also understand what they’re saying. He talks to them often lol.

[ofglories]

Dragon features for the Pendragons:

Emrys: silvery white scales and feathers, just the faintest hint of iridescent pale blue can be seen. Like moonstone and pearls. Feathered wings. Has a trail of feathery fur instead of spikes on his tail. Horns are smooth and almost antler-like, with pearlescent white for the color.

Uther: Dark red scales and traditional batlike dragon wings. A very faint gold shimmer can be seen on the scales, like enameled metal almost. His horns are jagged and pitch black, resembling onyx. There’s a trail of matching spikes going down his tail, and a pair of spikes on the joints of his wings.

Arthur: pale gold and white scales and feathers, with an iridescent bright crimson shimmer most noticeable at the tips of his feathered wings. Like a cross between sunstone and opals. His horns are smooth and resemble typical dragon horns the most with their burnished gold color. The feathery fur returns to his tail, with even the tip featuring a large tuft. Tiny gold spikes stick out of the fur, though they’re more rounded than pointed.

All of their dragon forms have more serpentine bodies than typical dragon depictions, though Uther is the largest and most muscular. Emrys and Arthur are more slender and lithe. Four legs and wings because yeah.

[cardinalfang]

I am a plagiarized autobiography, a wreckage A shipwreck in sheep’s clothes

It’s been a year since I joined @cliffsidewarriors-rp with my Whistlefox! Happy birthday, you ridiculous creature.

[thunderjackal]

it b e gi n s. so i may or may not have begun watching the starwars movies

sorry to everyone who follows my reblog blog i will now be flooding your timelines with snarwars

[thingswhatareawesome]

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[oh-gh0st]

…+$20 on atsushi nendo. AAUGGGHHH

[crystal-verse]

A doodle of @necromeowncy 's Aedric done at the art party today! For once, I'm drawing something other than Miqo'te, ahaha

[death-rebirth-senshi]

The promo does say "Marika was pushed to the brink" after Godwyn's death but also Ranni is like "someone stole a fragment of the rune of death" and "Will you become Elden Lord gamer?" so it's like. Eh?

[kohaive]

I.... I don't actually think I can tag this sdfh but. s'vivana