#the third arc

[thirteenthofoctober]

010.

the best gift to yourself is a social media cleanse— to distance yourself from continuously staring at a screen and checking notifications like you’re checking for a pulse. a social media cleanse is the best thing that you could possibly do for your mental health. all this applies when your actions are from your own free will. it’s hard to distance yourself from anything but it’s especially hard when it’s something that you are forced to do.

the first few weeks were just like that for yihwa, difficult.

he kept absentmindedly clicking where his twitter app would’ve been on his phone, he kept grabbing for his phone in the middle of the night to check for notifications. he wrote tweets in his drafts and then deleted them later in anger because what the absolute fuck was he doing?

it wasn’t the end of the world, it was just a stupid application… but he missed his friends. he missed being around people even though it was just virtually.. the presence of having someone in his back pocket to reach out to? he missed that.

the only reason yihwa survived was because of jiwon, jaehwa & noeul. they kept him distracted, entertained and loved. soon enough, yihwa no longer reached for his phone for amusement. he simply went to jaehwa’s room or noeul’s room or went over to jiwon’s place. sometimes— he even went out all by himself. he got lost and found inspiration.

that was the only time he took out his phone— to write.

there were times when he thought of the reason why he needed the cleanse and in those moments, he channeled his grief into his work. using his own emotions to give more meaning— more life to his characters.

[ink-the-artist]

house tour :)

bonus art, lossy versions of the first 2 gifs

[verrixstudios]

Last Tribe A Day run cycle was today so I decided to combine them all to show the differences!

ID under the cut

[ID: Seven sketchy animated run cycles, all of the original dragon tribes from Wings of Fire. They alternate sides as they go down, starting with the top one on the left and the second on the right, and so on. The background is a blank white. Each dragon has shaded limbs to help see the differences while in movement. The right wing is the darkest shade, followed by the left wing (closest to the screen), the the right legs are the lightest shaded. Descriptions are in order from top to bottom:

Mudwing: Drawn in a dark red. The thickest dragon by far, opening is mouth in a smile as its front legs hit the ground. Its large wings have four toes as if they were a third set of talons, which is used as another set of legs while running. The wings lift off after the back legs. The entire body bobs with its weight while it runs, lunging with its back legs. One of its back legs disappears while it runs (oopsies) and its large tail flicks with the run.

Skywing: Drawn in a darker red. Much skinnier dragon with longer limbs and larger wings. Its large wings remain slight open above its border, slightly bobbing as it moves. The body itself doesn’t move up and down, instead just twisting with movement of its limbs. Its tail is a little stiff, again just moving up and down. As it runs, one foot touches and leaves the ground at a time.

Icewing: Drawn in a dark blue. Its body and shape is ridgid, its head swooping up and down like it lunges with every time its front talons land. Again, its wings are used as a third pair of legs, however they are mostly used after the other limbs are mid-air. Its talons are visibly sharper, as well as its wings. Sharp spines on the back of its neck and end of its tail are visible as well, which bobs with the movement.

Seawing: Drawn in a dark blue. A thicker, long dragon with short but thick limbs and webbed frills along its spine and sternum. It’s thick tail continues the up and down curve it’s body makes with every move, flicking the end of the frills as it does. Its wings are semi open above its body, bobbing with the running movement and tilting up and down as its spine curves.

Sandwing: Drawn in a warm brown. Long limbs but thicker than skywing. All four feet lift of the air when they’re closest during the run, each foot hitting the ground one at a time. It’s barbed scorpion-like tail bobs up and down at the end. Its wings are folded and stuff near its shoulders, tilted diagonally. A solid frill lines its spine, biggest at the back of its neck and above the back legs.

Nightwing: Drawn in a dark purple grey, and by far the stiffest run cycle. Thick body with short but thinner legs than mudwings or seawings. Spikes line the spine all along its body, longest at the back of the neck and back of the body. Its wings are held stiffly and slightly folded over its body. Other than the legs and tail, most of the nightwing barely moves as it runs, and its legs hit the ground in pairs, front legs then back legs. They don’t even cross between each other at the closest part in the run. Its mouth opens and closes as it runs, not in any particular expression, I was just bored.

Rainwing: Drawn in a muted dark green. By far the bounciest run. It has a thin body and a head I accidentally drew a little big. It’s three-toed wings are used as a third pair of legs, used most right before it’s front legs hit the ground. Its front legs hit the ground at different time, however the back legs hit and leave together. Its tail is by far the longest, curled at the end and slightly unraveling as it flicks up and down. Beneath the curved horns is a frill with two connections that slight opens and closes with the movement. It’s grin also opens and closes with the movement.

END ID]

[as-i-watch]

Torture really suits him damn

[bubbl3solution]

something about maui originally becoming a demigod after being tossed into the sea to die and being thrown into the ocean again as he turns back into a human, becoming mortal again but not for a second regretting his sacrifice. i need to sit down

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Lan Wangji Goes To Lotus Pier AU: Part 3: Enveloping Feelings.

(Part 1, Part 2, Part 4)

[kankalin]

once again cooking for me and three other ppl

[luminousdryad]

smth smth Joel's win has long been anticipated since his madness arc in Last Life where he was fighting to live mainly for himself with a fluctuating alliance with Scar, then in Double Life he finally had a teammate who would stay with him–albeit not out of their own choice–which meant at least he had something to fight for. "The ship burns, everything burns!" This time, he went mad because they destroyed the symbol of his relationship–something he built for Etho to prove he's a worthy partner, only for it to burn down just as if breaking him and Etho apart was that easy...and yet, they died together, burning together like their ship, and if you think about it, Joel must've thought the ship burning meant it was as fragile as their forced alliance...but even with his doubts, his hesitation, Etho stayed with him. His rage came from his insecurity, not merely out of loneliness.

Then in Limited Life he finally had real allies, people he'd willingly give up his life for (whereas in Double Life, he had to stay alive for his partner), even intending to sacrifice himself just to break Jimmy's curse. Jimmy's death broke him, drove him to insanity.

In Secret Life, he found himself allied with the people who were shunned when they turned red, and no one thought they'd make it–but they fought together til the end, him and Bdubs together, with Pearl fighting to secure them the win. His allies knew loneliness and desperation, the way it haunted them even with a newfound family. They tolerated each other's madness that way, a visceral understanding of how it feels to lose your mind as you fight and fight for an uncertain future while your former allies seem to turn against you.

Then came Wild Life. Joel has always been wild, driven by rage and an inclination for chaos. But this time, finally seeing how his previous antagonism caused him isolation, he decides that this season is about family. He'll antagonize no one, not even Scott. He never knew how to cope with his natural madness, but now, he made peace with it–with the help of Gem, someone equally unhinged but in control of herself, to ground him and pacify his anger when needed.

This time his violent tendencies didn't bring about his downfall, because this time, he was finally at peace with himself. He wasn't the desperate hunter chasing down victims. His tactic was to avoid and evade, let them chase him down this time, waiting for the time to strike. Gem's death, unlike Jimmy's, gave him the push he needed to focus. And with Scott out of the way, he is now secure in himself, fighting steadily even if he panics internally.

Before, he played the part of the hunter only to fall prey. Now, in becoming the prey, he became the hunter.

Make it wild, the final instruction said. But Joel has always been wild. To be wild is to be passionate, turbulent and volatile, and he has always been those things. But wild can also mean, "to deviate from the intended or expected course." People expected him to lose it and cause his own downfall again. People expected his aggression and explosiveness. They didn't expect him to be, for once, stable.

Joel has always been full of irony. He drives people away from him all while craving a sense of belongingness. He's one of the most violent, yet also one of the most loving. Now, he won Wild Life by being perfectly in sync with himself.

He didn't need to be the villain to be wild. His peace amidst the chaos was wild enough...and even Grian encouraged it. Grian, who has watched from a close distance, once even too close, how desperate Joel was. He saw the growth. And he decided, this time, "You know you could win this, Joel. It's your turn."

And win it he did.

[sualne]

bugs, blood & more blood

[tacky-optic]

don't you think you might have gotten a little too close to this case?

[pinkflames]

I love character development

[thirteenthofoctober]

Kang Yihwa's Music Video Shatters Silence: The Idol That Never Debuted with X Company

In the world of K-pop, where stars shine brightly and music reigns supreme, Kang Yihwa's journey is a story of resilience and unwavering passion. With his recent music video release, Yihwa has sent shockwaves through the industry, finally emerging from the shadows after years of being the idol that never debuted with X Company.

For years, fans wondered about the fate of this enigmatic talent who once stood on the brink of stardom. Kang Yihwa had trained diligently under X Company, one of the industry's renowned talent agencies, perfecting his skills. However, despite the countless hours of hard work and dedication, he never debuted.

Now, Yihwa's haunting vocals and mesmerizing dance moves have taken the internet by storm, revealing a side of him that fans had only glimpsed in their dreams. The music video is a visual masterpiece, artfully blending elements of longing, ethereal beauty and questioning ones identity. Yihwa mesmerizing presence has captivated audiences, leaving them eagerly yearning for more.

As the video's views continue to climb and the comments section overflows with praise and admiration, Kang Yihwa's journey from the shadows into the spotlight serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of artists who refuse to be silenced. His story is a reminder that talent and determination can defy even the most challenging odds.

His association with Company X took a dark turn when his sexual orientation was revealed prematurely, at a time when such matters should be handled with utmost sensitivity. Sadly, Yihwa received no compassion in this regard. Instead, he faced the harsh consequences of his truth: his contract was abruptly terminated, and he was forced out of his own home.

Devoid of familial support, Yihwa clung to his heavily funded scholarship as his lifeline. Despite the adversity, he managed to graduate with honors from a prestigious university. Yet, his heart never truly left the world of music and dance. As he ventured into adulthood and established valuable connections, fate eventually led him back to the entertainment industry, where his passion had always resided.

Yihwa's music video is not just a song; it's a message to the world. It's the story of an idol who never debuted but never gave up. It's a haunting melody that echoes in the hearts of fans, inspiring them to believe that dreams, no matter how long deferred, can still come true. As Kang Yihwa's rises to stardom, his tale will continue to inspire aspiring artists and fans alike.

[egophiliac]

I'm very new to joseimukes, what happens when they reach the conclusion of the main plot? Do they keep the game going with a main story - part 2 and events to wring out every cents out of the audience or do they close down the servers and that's the end of it?? I'm scared for my twst obsession's future

honestly, this is the first game of this kind that I've played that looks like it's actually going to reach the end of the story without getting cancelled midway through, so...I have no idea! :') my gut assumption is that there'll probably keep being events and reruns for a while, until it finally stops being profitable enough to justify itself and they end service. but I am also interested in the answer, if other people more familiar can give their experience!

[rainibao]

"I like that answer! It's exactly what I was thinking! You really are interesting...I wonder if your friend would also think the same way."

Version where I make lyrical references to 血色风浪/bloody storm

[dumblefork]

So, the orphan queen is the main protagonist in the upcoming third arc and like- they better somehow have our favourite cutie patooties in the arc as protagonists too. I will shamelessly admit that if I don't see the OG gang in the third arc I will start crying.

[peachiseas]

“How dare they insinuate that I, a perfect echo, do not have this right?”

Drew my lil headcanon design of Echo/Null Zelda… this scene was so cool-