#there is more might post a part 2 later

[caramelkoala-art]

[dandelion-roots]

Helena Eagan, VIOLATION (2025)

[ID: a digital drawing of mark s and helena from severance next to a heater. helena is lying on a blanket that says lumon over and over again. she's entirely ice blue, with only the mask she's wearing being warm orange. the mask is of helly r. her smiling face is drawn on with sharpie that has smudged in places, and her hair is angular like it was cut from paper. mark s is over her, his hand cradling the mask. we see the back of his head and a crack in it in the shape of an anatomical heart. helena's hands are at the edges of the crack, pulling it apart, and the exposed brain is pink in the middle and blue around the edges of the crack. a needle with a tear on it is going into his brain. mark s is also in warm colours like helena's mask and the heater. in the background are design elements- the elevator with the down arrow, ms casey's turned away face, shrouded figures and eyes. End ID]

[angelfoodscake]

HEYYYY LOOK i actually made fanart for something

[clarabosswald]

the silent victims of october 7th

naturally, the human tragedies of the october 7th massacres are the most well known thing about that day. but most people haven't heard of the other victims, those who can't speak for themselves: the pets. dozens of animals - dogs, cats, even birds - fell victim in the attacks on the gaza envelope. many died alongside their human families.

the stories of about 60 dogs have been documented, but the true number of animal victims on that day is estimated as much higher. this is an interactive map of all known victims, and this is a spreadsheet detailing each case. additional sources used for this post (all in hebrew): 1, 2, 3, 4

seeing as the data is all in hebrew, i'll translate a few of the notable cases here.

name: murph | age: about two months | owners: arbel yehud and ariel cunio

murph, adopted exactly a week before 7/10, was named after the character from arbel's favorite movie, interstellar. when the attack broke, the couple hid in their shelter room with the puppy. arbel and ariel where kidnapped, while little murph was shot to death by the terrorists. as of the writing of this post, arbel and ariel and both still held hostage in the gaza strip.

name: tonto/tony | age: ~12 | owners: the bibas family

yarden bibas found tonto near a bus station in, as a small stray puppy. tonto wouldn't leave yarden's side, and they became inseparable. yarden later met shiri, and when he proposed to her, they joked that tonto had officially become her "son". on their wedding day, tonto got his own tux. on 7/10, tonto initially hid in shelter with yarden, shiri, and their two toddlers, ariel and kfir. eventually, when yarden decided to go outside and try and prevent the terrorists from reaching his family, tonto went with him - refusing to leave his side, as always. tonto was shot to death in the living room. yarden was kidnapped. later, when the terrorists broke into the bibas home, they kidnapped shiri, ariel and kfir as well. tonto's body was discovered a week later. as of the writing of this post, yarden, shiri, ariel and kfir, are still held hostage in the gaza strip.

name: habibi | age: 7 | owners: the zohar family

habibi's original owner was roee edan - a photojournalist, who was murdered on 7/10 alongside his wife smadar (their 3 year old daughter, abigail, was kidnapped and later returned in a swap deal; their two older children hid in a closet and survived). roee rehomed habibi and gave him to a fellow photojournalist, yaniv zohar, and his family - wife yasmin, daughters keshet and t'chelet, and son ariel. keshet, who loved animals, bonded with habibi the most.

on the morning of 7/10, 13 year old ariel went out for a run, while the rest of the family was at home. when the attack broke, they hid in their shelter with habibi, while ariel managed to find shelter in another house. everyone in the zohar house was murdered. habibi wasn't found at first, and initially there was hope he might have lived, but his body was eventually found alongside the rest of the family. ariel was the sole survivor.

name: sokka | age: 1 | owners: the zak family

sokka was adopted mere months before 7/10, and was particularly bonded with the father, etay, who drove halfway across the country to bring him home. on the morning of 7/10, etay was at home with wife etty and son sagi (14), while their older children tomer and hadar were away. the four were murdered via gunshots in their shelter room. sokka was found by etay's side. sokka's body was eventually taken, but its whereabouts are currently unknown. he might've been buried in a mass grave alongside other dogs from kibbutz sufa who died in the attack.

name: bonita | age: 8 | owners: the cohen family

a retired bomb detection dog, bonita was deeply beloved by her family, who described her as "a bundle of sweetness and without an ounce of evil in her body". on 7/10, the cohen family wasn't at home, but bonita was. in what became one of the best known videos from that day, bodycam footage from one of the terrorists revealed that as he approached the cohen house, bonita - who somehow managed to get outside - came to greet him, tail wagging happily. the man shot her to death on the spot. "it seemed that even after the first shot, she was still approaching him, hoping for pets", her family said. the cohen family have three small children - ages 4, 6, and 7. when the middle child celebrated his birthday in september, his birthday wish was for bonita to come back. after killing bonita, the terrorist skipped the nearby house, where the cohen family's neighbors where hiding, doors unlocked. they believe that in her death, bonita saved their lives.

honorary mention: bella, mia leimberg's dog. when 17 year old mia was kidnapped from her home, she hid her dog bella under her pyjamas. at first, bella's fate was unknown, with mia's family believing she ran away during the chaos - until, when mia was released in the hostages swap in late 2023, bella was right there with her. turned out the kidnappers thought bella was a doll; later, mia fought to let them keep her while in captivity. she took great care to keep bella quiet so she won't be viewed as a pest by her captors, cleaned after her, and shared the little food she got with her. bella, mia, her mother gabriella, and her aunt clara, were held hostage for 53 days. her uncle, fernando, and clara's partner, louis, were rescued in a military operation after 129 days in captivity.

[kaye-go-moo]

Shapes and Strange Ciphers AU: Need a hand? Pt. 1

SaSC by me

Shapes and Pines by @/void-dude

Next Part

Bill and Ford

While exploring one of Gravity Falls’ caves, Bill stumbled upon a wall covered in ancient text. Bill recorded his findings and translated the writing to reveal an incantation to summon an oval-shaped entity. Bill hesitated to try the summoning but felt he couldn't miss the opportunity to push past his plateau and continue his research. So he read the incantation aloud.

Later that day, Bill experienced an extraordinary dream. While floating through an infinite cosmos filled with books and scrolls, Bill was greeted by the creature pictured on the cave walls. A yellow, oval-shaped being with one eye and glasses at its center–part of its form appeared chipped away. The entity, underwhelmingly named Stanford, told Bill that he was there to help expand his research by acting as a ‘mentor’.

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Bill, though wary in the beginning, grew to trust his new friend. Ford shared his knowledge of Bill's world and the oddities that resided in it–though never enough to satisfy the man. He would always leave Bill with a tease of new information, promising to teach him more later on. Like a fishing lure, Ford would use his extensive knowledge to reel Bill in and keep him close.

Ford also fed into Bill's narcissism, telling him that he was special and different from those who had summoned Ford in the past. This gave Bill the love and attention he so desperately craved, inflating his ego just enough to keep him happy and obedient. Before long, Bill was completely wrapped around Ford's finger, hanging on his mentor's every word, utterly infatuated. Ford believed Bill was ready for the next phase of his plan, but he had to be sure.

To test Bill’s commitment, Ford asked Bill to remove his lazy eye, reasoning that it was only holding him back and that doing so would prove Bill was serious about expanding his knowledge. Bill's lazy eye–something he was teased for while growing up, but also something that he and Tad had bonded over–was an innate part of his identity. But Bill didn't hesitate.

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A few months later, Ford revealed that it was nearly time for him to leave, explaining to Bill that he didn't have anything else to teach him, and soon there would be no point in staying. Bill was caught off guard and desperate to keep his Mentor close. He frantically searched for an excuse to have Ford stay, telling him that he still has so much more to learn, not just about his world, but about Ford’s too. Bill’s desperation grew, overtaking his mind in hopeless pleas. Don’t leave me. Please. Please don’t leave me alone. Not again.

Seeing Bill's anguish over his leaving, Ford relented before offering a solution. He explained that it wouldn’t matter if he talked about the makings of his world because Bill couldn’t experience it for himself–unless he could. Ford admitted to knowing a way for Bill to explore not just Ford’s world, but countless others, hinting that he could also continue as Bill’s mentor–if Bill was fully prepared to expand his research. Bill jumped at the opportunity, swearing that he was ready. Ford revealed his plan: Bill needed to create a portal that would open a gateway to other worlds, allowing him to explore beyond the limits of his dimension.

Bill was eager to create the portal, especially since he could work on calculations with Ford. However, they still needed to gather materials and build the machine. After realizing that it would take far too long to do on his own, Bill called his old college friends–some lent him supplies, while others traveled to Gravity Falls to help him build. But Ford was not happy. He chose Bill to do the work, not his bumbling group of ‘friends’ with their useless degrees. What infuriated him the most wasn’t that Bill had gone over his head, but that he was right–things were progressing much faster with their help. But this didn’t matter to Ford. He already knew the sting of trusting the wrong person, so he wanted them gone.

Ford couldn’t outright tell Bill to kick his friend out, so he restored to planting subtle doubts in Bill's mind, suggesting that his friends might sabotage their work. Bill, initially confused, tried to reassure Ford that there was nothing to worry about. However, Ford persisted, slowly dripping poison into Bill’s mind. Slowly, Bill began to believe him. He started double-checking his friends’ work, scrutinizing the materials they brought, and analyzing their actions. Ford's words gnawed at Bill until he was on the brink of sending away his friends. It was only after Ford confided in Bill, sharing how trusting the wrong person had cost him everything, that Bill was fully convinced.

One by one, Bill began dismissing his friends with various excuses, though it was clear that he simply didn't want them around anymore. Over time, they watched Bill twist into someone they barely recognized–cold and distant, treating them less like friends and more like subordinates. Some tried convincing Bill to let them stay, but he wouldn't budge. He told them they were no longer needed and that he couldn’t risk their shoddy work jeopardizing his project. In the end, Bill all but called them stupid before severing ties and destroying his friendships.  

However, one friend, Jheselbraum, stayed behind. She sensed something was off and wanted to keep an eye on Bill, making sure he was safe. Jheselbraum would stop by Bill's home to check on him and hang out, and while he enjoyed her visits, Ford would always convince him to send her away. Eventually, Bill banned her from coming over, insisting he needed to focus on finishing his project and couldn’t afford any distractions. But Jheselbraum persisted, calling daily to check on Bill until she finally convinced him to let her at least drop off food.

Every time she visited, Bill was either locked away in the basement or gone from the house entirely. On the rare occasions she saw him, Jheselbraum noticed how worn down he looked–becoming more decrepit with each passing day. She tried talking to him, but he either ignored her or brushed her off, insisting he was fine and too busy with his project to worry about his appearance. The more she tried reaching out to help him, the further away he felt, like an ever-widening chasm. She could scream and still, he wouldn’t hear her, her voice swallowed by the void between them. Even when standing in the same room, Jheselbraum couldn’t help but feel they were miles apart, and it frustrated her.

It wasn’t long before Jheselbraum reached her breaking point. One day, she noticed a trail of blood leading to the basement and found Bill crumpled on the floor. She managed to get him out of the basement and into her car, wanting to take him to the hospital. But during the drive, Bill woke up and demanded she take him back home. He insisted he was fine and that a hospital visit would only waste more of his time. Jheselbraum tried reasoning with him but Bill rolled his eyes and muttered, “I knew you’d get in the way.”

Jheselbraum went silent, and her grip tightened on the steering wheel. She turned the car around, helped Bill back into his house, and placed him in a chair. She patched up his wound in continued silence. When she finished, she stood up, looked Bill in the eye, and told him that she was done. She wouldn’t be dropping off food or visiting anymore. She was through with him. However, Jheselbraum couldn’t bring herself to leave Gravity Falls completely. She was angry, but a feeling in her gut wouldn’t allow her to leave. Something was wrong. Though she couldn’t pinpoint what, she knew she had to stay–lingering around places she thought Bill might go, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Her actions more akin to monitoring a suspicious than simply looking out for old friend.

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Now that Bill was alone, Ford concentrated his manipulation into pushing Bill further into isolation. He used Jheselbraum's leaving as proof that Bill couldn’t trust anyone–except for Ford. Yet, Bill began second guessing himself, more importantly, Bill geban second guessing Ford.

Bill tried his best to remain focused on building the portal, but doubt gnawed at the edges of his mind, festering until he couldn’t ignore it any longer. What exactly was Ford planning to do with the portal? Bill hated the thought–hated that he was question his mentor–but he couldn’t help it.

As soon as this doubt bubbled to the surface of Bills mind, Ford new instantly. Ford attempted to reassure bill, emphasizing that the portal was more beneficial for him than it was for Ford, stressing that his only concern was Bills success. However, this reassurance didn’t fully take hold, and Ford knew it.

Bill continued to build the portal, doubt still lingering in his mind. He didn't want to believe that his mentor had ulterior motives. Desperately, he clung to their friendship like a life raft in a vast, empty sea–though one of his own making. He wanted to believe Ford, to trust that their partnership was genuine. But as time passed, his doubts only deepened, and he bagan to long for his old friends.

Before Bill could act on his feelings, Ford intervened with further manipulation, choosing to have a ‘heart-to-heart’. He reminded Bill of their previous conversation about how trusting the wrong person had cost Ford everything. This time, he revealed that it was his brother who he had misplaced his trust in, leading to the loss of his family and his dimension–everything. Ford claimed that his journey for knowledge was meant to help others, serving as a way to overcome his past.

Ford also admitted that he had lied to Bill in the past, but not out of malice. He confessed that he was ashamed of his limited understanding of Bill’s dimension. Having always prided himself on his vast wealth of knowledge, Ford felt inadequate and uncertain about to teaching Bill. He explained that he feared Bill would take advantage of his naivety–just like his brother had. However, over the course of their partnership, Ford had come to genuinely trust Bill and was happy to call him a true friend.

Moved by Ford’s supposed vulnerability, Bill apologized to for doubting him, realizing that he had been wrong. Ford’s manipulation had work. Sensing the shift in Bills mind, Ford seized the moment to reveal a new ability: the power to control someone's body through their mind. He asked if he could try it on Bill. More trusting of his mentor than ever before, Bill admently agreed.

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Weeks passed, Bill and Ford settled into a routine. When Bill was awake, he worked on the portal. But when he was asleep, Ford took control of his body and did the work to keep Bill alive–ensuring he ate, drank, and rested. Of course, Ford would also work on little side projects. Using the schematics of a former interdimensional follower, he created a tool that could erase memories, hiding it from Bill. Ford knew it was only a matter of time before one of Bill's pests would try to interfere, and he wanted to be prepared. It didn’t take long before he was proven right.

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Lore Comment

[raileurta]

Terrible bad boy t-shirts I would make if I had the time and energy to do so.

Here's a extra Grian and Mumbo shirt I made for fun.

[chaosduckies]

Writing update hopefully later today!

Let’s just say for this one you never really realize just how much borrowers rely on humans… (Just to let you know that I have been writing and not dead)

[bee-tee-rus]

These are some no context doodles for now, but eventually... Will have context? Lol

More lol Mitch recalling a mistake he made when building his bots

[uncanny-tranny]

So, I put this observation under the tags to a funny post, but it had me really reflecting on my childhood, and it's a topic I always keep in my mind.

I remember growing up with queerness as this taboo - something which was a he-who-must-not-be-named basis. I remember listening to the adults in my life talking scandelously about anything remotely queer. I think a lot of people are under the impression that children are simply dumb as rocks and can't understand anything, and while I didn't understand queerness, I understood that that was what I was.

I remember exploring my gender in the confines of cisheterosexual normativity. I saw myself in all of the male princes, the heroes, the idea that I could emulate the qualities of a Good Man when I was older, and it was weird. I knew that much about me, but I also knew that these ideas were never made with me in mind. I think that's a big part of what held me back from actively combating the life that felt forced onto me.

Part of me wishes to go back to the time I reveled in imagining myself as Prince Charming just to say that... you're right, you were Prince Charming. You saw the world that turned its cheek to you, and you retreated inward. Your heart was always on your sleeve, but you can make it. You will, you must.

[oceancamp]

finished stalker 2. man that was a ride

[burningivy]

I've been reading Gawain and the Green Knight and I've gotta say, as someone who's only just starting to get into Arthuriana, this feels like a very different Gawain than the one I've been seeing in Le Mort d'Arthur

[orcelito]

Went skimming thru late trimax For Reasons, got caught up reading the Legato fight, realized things about the fight that I never had before & went WOW, I kind of want to write an analysis post right now!

Felt the same kind of insanity grip me, however momentarily, that fueled all my analysis posts however many months ago. Too tired to actually word things coherently right now, but...

I May or may not have a full(ish?) analysis of the Legato & Vash fight a la style of This post analyzing the Trigun: Multiple Bullets fight that got unexpectedly kind of popular. People seemed to really appreciate that one, & I even had some ppl saying it could be cool if I did that for others?

So. Legato fight. Maybe. Feel free to remind me later if u see no mention of it again for over a week lol

[dangoulains-devotion]

yuffie has many interesting elements to her but people refuse to move past "i find energetic kids annoying" and it makes me sad

[blindrapture]

little update:

so I finally finished the rewrite of act 2. this turned out to be a far bigger deal than I ever expected it to be.

can't wait to show you. :)

like, god. act 1, even in its final state, is still fundamentally a story I wrote at age 16. but act 2 is fundamentally a story I wrote at age 29. the difference will be felt.

[sadbeautifutragic]

lately making edits feels like the procrastination episode of spongebob

[jorvikzelda]

the note in the jorvikpov masterdoc next to the prompt/summary for the next one saying July 19th vs. the date on my computer saying 2023-08-06: fight