#this may be one of the most raw and honest posts I have made on here

[skywalking-through-life]

what ship do you hate most?

LOL, oh my anonymous friend, I wondered if anyone was going to ask me this. I'm going to try to answer without opening a can of worms about my opinions that I don't know if I'm brave enough to crack open, but we'll see where this goes. This answer - even more than usual - is probably going to be long.

Okay.

I don't hate any ships.

I know that some folks may not believe me, but I genuinely, 100%, I do not. And will not!

Are there ships I don't understand, or don't find appealing, or find disturbing? Yes, very much so! I personally am usually squicked out by ships that are incestuous, ships between an adult and a child, ships where there is a clear and dangerous lack of consent, and ships that are shipped because the person doing the shipping wants to 'punish' or bash one of the characters, so they ship them with whoever will give them the worst time. I have very little patience for stories where the people in the ships cheat on or betray one another in some way as a feature of the relationship, and tend to roll my eyes when I see people use them to vent their feelings about other people's ships. I don't like ships that feel one-dimensional, and I don't tend to like ships absent passion.

But while all of that might annoy or baffle me, dislike of certain pairings or tropes isn't hate, and is small potatoes compared to what I see as a MUCH larger issue.

And that - what I DO hate - isn't any particular ship, but the culture of extreme, sometimes violent, often thoughtless and self-centered emotionalism that (unfortunately) has always been a part of shipping. Ship wars, pro vs anti ship discourse, and the idea that our feelings about the fictional characters we love and hate should somehow translate to how we - REAL HUMAN BEINGS - treat each other; all of this worries me deeply because in this I see the REAL evils of the REAL world bleeding into fictional ones. Hate is a powerful emotion, and to see it applied to real people because of fictional interests? I abhor that - and all it has historically led to - in my very soul.

Whenever I hear about people getting death threats in their inbox for liking/not liking/not having the correct opinions about a ship, whether 'problematic' or otherwise, I genuinely feel sick to my stomach. I understand loving something so much you want to defend it against any perceived attack; I understand thinking something is so evil that it needs to be spoken up against. But I do not, and never have, understood how and why so many folks apply that deep seated anger to FICTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. Our world is a beautiful and terrible place, and is so wide and complex - wider than the margins of any book, or the frames of any film. Surely we can better spend our passions out there, on the thousands of issues that deserve our attention, our care, and our hearts, rather than in here, on each other, over things that do NOT matter at the end of all things?

And so the end - the ultimate, the core - of this issue for me is this: hating a ship, or participating in ship discourse of some kind, would require me to let fictional worlds have access to my anger, no, to my real, roaring RAGE; to the messy parts of myself and my complicated relationship to the real world that I come into fictional worlds to write myself free of. And I just don't believe there is a place for that kind of vitriol in spaces that are, for me, meant to be joyful and liberative.

[livelaughghoul]

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg Relationship Tarot Reading

Disclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes only, nothing observed or taken away from this should be considered fact. As a reminder, I know fuck all about Formula 1, I just like fast cars and have a dumb amount of knowledge of astrology and tarot. 

Hey besties. Thank you for being patient with me while dealing with my husband’s medical issues. To be completely upfront and honest, we don’t have any resolution, and there may continue to be some sporadic posting and breaks taken if he has another episode. I was hoping that only one of us in this marriage would have a chronic illness or long-term medical issues, but turns out, that both my husband and I are trying to outdo each other in terms of our medical complications (I’m still winning, because like my neurological issues absolutely body his blood clot, and yes, I am using humor to cope with the anxiety this caused). 

I’ve done some more research and explored the lore, but I am still nowhere near knowledgeable about any of these men. What I will say is that the older ones (Lewis, Jenson, Kimi, and Mark) are the ones that have me the most feral. I won’t lie, I watched like, one video on Lewis and Nico, and guys, I am so emotional over them. I think that there is a lot of history there, and I think that history can be really hard to move on from or heal from. I made wanted to see what the cards had to say about the current and future relationship, so here is the reading for Lewis and Nico! 

Current relationship - Six of Cups 

The Six of Cups is this nostalgic card, it’s remembering what was shared between friends. It’s one of those cards that is really difficult in terms of relationship readings, at least in my opinion. The way that I look at the Six of Cups when thinking about someone's current relationship, especially if that relationship is strained, tells me that someone is still holding onto the past in a way that prevents forward movement. I think that either Lewis or Nico is unable to move on from what happened between them, that pain and hurt run deeper than what is known. They may be able to act somewhat civil when near each other, but I don’t think that there is a way to get back to what the friendship was. 

Future relationship - Strength, reversed 

I think that any friendship between the two of them, beyond the sparse interactions now, is going to be plagued with a lot of negative emotions, insecurities, and general doubts. I imagine that no matter how much healing and work goes into it, there is always going to be that rawness that is there. When I see Strength in the reversal position it’s more internal than anything, so I think that in the future if they were to really rebuild a friendship, it would be plagued with a lot of internal doubts and insecutirties. I don’t see a way that the friendship ever returns to what it was, I think that there is just too much hurt there. It’s possible though that slowly over time an olive branch is extended, but I think that there is always going to be some distance to a degree. 

[toffeebrews]

Abyss

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️😇🧸👻🎶👽💤🦾💝🫂💔 🪢📓👗🔪🌟🥇🍫🎭❤️‍🔥💄🖕😸😬😭😶

Yeah, you’re also doing the entire ask meme. Have fun <3

EVERY SINGLE ONE?? YOU MADMAN???

anyways-

none of this is canon blah blah you get it and abyss is not owned by me but @/metakazkz this is simply my own interpretation.

🏳️‍🌈- Aroace.

🏳️‍⚧️- Don't really have one, maybe demiboy?

😇- I believe the term here is misotheism? Yeah.

🧸- Abyss love for reading manifested in keeping himself occupied while tests were being run on him in the lab. Not that he remembers much of that...

👻- He has a minor fear of blood, probably doesn't help he doesn't have it himself. He also fears being seen as weak or just underestimated. I think he also doesn't like the idea of losing himself.

🎶- Prefers instrumentals over normal music. Likes classical music and gothic rock.

👽- Type to go "erm actually!" and enjoys correcting people 🙄 especially when it comes to the books he reads. annoying ass /j

💤- He actually finds it comforting to sleep with other people, although he finds it a little embarrassing so he won't ask for it. If he does sleep with another person, he tends to lay his scarves like a blanket on the other. He prefers smaller cuddle piles though, he can feel a little overwhelmed otherwise.

🦾- I didn't really have one for this, so I tried to think of one. Perhaps...Magic usage most people can do exhausts him to a much greater extent than others. It can give extreme fatigue, to the point he may just fall asleep in battle. Maybe his enhanced magic takes a great strain on his body? this counts right? ajshskwususkeuwjeiekjehe

💝- Gift exchange or Acts of Service.

🫂- He and Delta are friends... Why? Because why not, that's my answer (I wanted to do this in another post I'll explain it further there).

💔- Alphys has hope that the other members of Abysstale are still out there. Abyss has lost hope they're out there, but won't say it because he doesn't want to admit it. Something dramatic like that. He doesn't like mentioning those "missing" at all just reminds me of what's he lost. He's now scared to let his friends out of sight in fear something will happen out of his control again

📓- Paper crane made him realize he really likes paper crafts! He can make complicated sculptures.

🧬- Papyrus and Him disagree on what Abyss Gaster purpose for them is. Yay!

👗- He dresses in winter outfits because he enjoys the aesthetic of it. He also just likes winter (he canonically prefers winter environments :3).

🔪- He does have offense powers, but uses defensive ones. That's sorta kinda canonish. He eventually learns to make shields big enough to fit more than himself.

🌟- He wants to be looked at a competent leader. Not only by others but also by his own standards. Since he didn't feel like I could be one at first he feels even more pressured not let others down. (that's just one of em but this post is so LONG)

🥇- If you ever need someone to be direct and honest about your flaws look no further than this guy LMFAO.

🍫- He really likes fish, he prefers it raw. Likes fishing with his teeth.

🎭- Generally Abyss is pretty forecoming. HOWEVER!

❤️‍🔥- Doesn't mind doing some romantic actions, but doesn't like having it be read as romantic (does this count?).

💄- He has markings all over his body that glow when he uses his CELL specific magic (haven't illustrated this yet...).

🖕- He has an intense fear of being seen as weaker than others or weak in general so any implications that he IS weak, incompetent, etc make him the

😬 - I don't have anything for this I'm sorry lmfao.

😺- When angry, he growls like a cat. He hisses too, but that's more when annoyed rather than angry.

😭- He feels incredibly guilty about the critical condition papyrus ends up in. He feels guilty that his brother had to come to his rescue /again/.

😶- He has a list of goofy insults within his jacket pocket. It's written by himself when he thinks of a good one.

if some of these shorter or less thought out sorry I started running out of stream lmfao

[theywontletmebeprincipal]

The necrophilia question has me thinking tho. Cause like, what is it about necrophilia that IS unethical?

If your argument is “well that’s a dead body and being attracted to one is disgusting” then you’re relying on your own personal ick scale to determine morality, which is exactly the ideology bigots have used as their footing for as long as bigots have existed. “It’s gross” is not a fair metric of morality.

Then is it a lack of consent? A dead body can’t consent. Unless it can. In the zombie example, a zombie fully capable of informed consent is, mentally, a fully functioning person whose body is just decaying. If a thinking thing wants to have sex, have at it.

In the real world, dead bodies don’t think, and can’t consent. That’s where the immorality of necrophilia comes into play. But if consent is our only argument. What if the body isn’t actively thinking, but consented, regardless?

Take for example, two known creepy sexy freaks. Morticia and Gomez Addams. In his will Gomez writes “Cara Mia, if I should ever come to an untimely demise, I want you to make love to me one last time, once I am beyond the grave.” A few days after the funeral, Morticia digs up Gomez’s body and has sex with it. Gomez very explicitly consented. Is it ethical?

This is all probably beyond what you had in mind when you made that poll, but it just got me thinking.

1. you are braver than any us marine for sending this off anon

2. here’s my legitimate view on it — I think that what happens with someone’s dead body is fully for them to decide while they’re still alive, n that’s what should be honored by other people after death. sure, for most people that’s “cremate me” or “just dump me raw in a conservation burial ground” or “donate my body to a medical school”. but for some other people it might be “carve a nice set of cutlery from my bones” or “bind a book in my skin” or, yes, “have sex with my corpse, if it is safe”. n that, to me, is fine regardless of how uncomfortable it might make most people. the number one thing that’s important here is that the person who’s dying knows exactly what’s going to happen with their body n is able to comfortably dictate their wants without the risk of them being disrespected. but to be honest, it’s not weird goth leatherworkers or even creepy sex freaks who are misusing dead bodies most of the time — it’s the military industrial complex. when somebody says “use my body for science”, they’re imagining it’ll be given to medical students as a practice cadaver, or used to study diseases they may have had. not that it’ll be used for weapons testing, which is often the case with bodies donated to the vague concept of “science” as opposed to specific medical schools/research orgs/etc. I’m way more worried about the overt dishonesty within our funerary system n the ways it can be used to prey upon people who are uneducated about post death rights than I am about the nebulous idea of necrophilia. not to even fucking mention the million ways not knowing enough about death can totally fuck over the deceased’s living family/friends. why would I be scared of Vampires when Funeral Poverty is right there

3. yeah gomez was so real for that

[sinistersinister]

dragula finale liveblog, under the cut. i'll just make one post and type in it as i watch.

warning: spoilers ahead

first thought: a lip-synch? may the best monster win? this is just goth rupaul i guess.

second thought: the boulets are gorgeousssssss i LOVE their headpieces. anna-varney CUNTodea more like

skipping most of the confessionals. i want to be surprised. but i did catch nio's and it's like hoso's, part 2, but it's an important message and it still feels fresh.

love throb's filth idea.

ork remains colombian tommy wiseau. "my filth look is inspired by this... fucking GROSS slug... i found one time in a bathroom."

ork is such a sweetheart. i do not get why the fandom on reddit seems to hate him. i think it's probably classism and maybe a bit of racism. he's like what jay kay said they were-- up-front and honest and 'telling it like it is.' unlike jay kay, ork can actually dish it out AND take it, it seems like. (i do not dislike jay kay, but the way they were portrayed on the show made it seem like they were immature but not in the fun way. i do love a shit-stirrer but i like someone who's more incisive and self-aware about it.)

throb is very sincere and a bit socially inept. which i find charming.

i would have loved to see more of blackberri beyond 'nicey cutie with a beard.' like that weird tangent a few episodes ago about the christian traveling puppet show. like what? hello??? that was FASCINATING? she spent too much time being the producers' friend and not enough time being blackberri. imo.

at this point (~20 minutes in) i think nio's taking the crown.

FILTH TIME!

first thought: ork needs more goop for his slug to be gross. it's just cute, not filthy.

second thought: oh. oh THERE'S the slime. i am literally gagging so that's a good indication this was a 'successful' look. not the first time i've seen that pose from ork tho. nonetheless i would have liked more slime. it's a 'fucking GROSS slug,' so i want slimes and goops!

first thought: blackberri doing some christian puppetry callbacks with that suit. i think that's a good idea. playing to her strengths. it's kind of cute and menacing in an '80s mascot costume that was left in a warehouse and is now mildewed and spooky' way.

second thought: insufficiently filthy. ohhh you ate a raw fish. and? and? put more gross trash in your mouth! nose fell off too!

first thought: throb is also not sufficiently gross. but i love the lewk.

second thought: nvm i am again litcherally gagging. i have a thing about bubbly fluids and i was never more glad for 'switching tabs and looking away.'

fist thought: NIO OH GROSSSSSSSSSS. nio proving that the filthiest thing......is racism U___U. also slopping around in rotting food. that is also very nasty.

second thought: idk there was more potential for nio being gross. she came out so strong and i was underwhelmed by how gross she didn't get. make soy sauce come out of the pig foot strap on!!!!

winner: throb. i think a filth look is successful if it makes me feel sick.

post-show: oh, i didn't know ork was trying to literally puke. it would have been SO good if it had worked. next time put some ipecac on that tail, ork!

HORROR TIME

woah ork has great taste in obscure scary movies!!!! blackberri has a great taste in classic horror movies!!!! the girlies have done the reading!

nio: this could have been a glamour look. giving TITTYcut follies. i think the bodysuit was underwhelming though. same with the hairography.

blackberri: LOVE the idea and i think the execution is 80% there. the glittery blood is SO good. i just wish the skin looked more like skin and less like a trash bag? also lol at the silly little heels.

ork: jesus christ

throb: eh, whatever. why the pregnancy? i liked how unwholesome and distended the belly looked. maybe they could have leaned into that more?

winner: ork. i mean. come on. runner-up: blackberri based on concept alone.

GLAMOUR

oooh i just noticed the boulets' glove nails. we looooove

nio: best face, absolutely the most glamorous face. the bodysuit is good but i think it needs more rhinestones, or encrusted jewels from the sea, or something.

blackberri: nice but not especially glamorous? idk. i need more. and i haaaaated the necklace. it felt so out of place and like something i could get on aliexpress for 10 bux (and not in the ork "make something that cost next to nothing into art" way).

ork: i don't think it's uhhhh glamorous in the conventional way. i like it but i don't get 'glamour' from it. i think the number one ork critique (he can only do one thing) applies here.

throb: lmao this IS goth rupaul. complete with rose petal reveal. weird chest piece too. but unarguably glamorous. face was so good. also, they had the best performance. you can tell they were a burlesque performer. also, their gags finally worked :3 yaaaaay!

the music reminds me of the birthday massacre. nostalgic, to me.

winner: tie between nio and throb. this glamour section was probably the weakest of the three sections.

alright. all the sections are over.

based solely on the floor show i stand by my original assessment that it's nio's show to lose. throb (not memorable but quite good at what they do) and ork (one-trick pony, but that pony can fuckin PERFORM) tied for second. blackberri should not have made it this far. i do not think there should have been a top 4.

judging panel boulets again steal the show. i adore the wigs with the spiky sparkly gelled (?) points, and the luxurious big fluffy (feathery?) collars.

why tf are they hyping blackberri so much? what kind of dirt does she have on them? did something get lost in translation? is it something you have to see in real life and you're missing something otherwise?

aw at the boulets being nice to nio.

love the final lewks. my favorite is ork's because it's a callback to the dbz-looking thing he had for the blacklight challenge. nio's underwhelms me but it's a smart choice for if you're dunked in blood. the makeup is killer. throb's is ehhhh. blackberry's is quite glamorous and put together but insufficiently goth/weird for me. i do like the face pearls though!

YAAAAAAAAAY I WAS RIGHT NIO WON. and ork clapping his flippers in delight again :3

anyway. good season i guess. i hope jarvis is in a mental space where he's good to compete again for titans. and i hope there's nothing terrible that happened between nio and ork.

[the-vixxen]

No, Lana Del Rey's Music Is Not Anti-Feminist: A Defense of Female Vulnerability

Lana Del Rey, the enigmatic songstress known for her dreamy melodies and haunting lyrics, has been a subject of controversy and criticism within feminist circles throughout the years. Critics have accused her music of perpetuating anti-feminist ideals and romanticizing female submission. The Vixxen, dear reader, has to disagree.

Now this may be old news, but it was a phenomenon that always intrigued me. And as I intend this blog to be about the female experience, giving voice to our longings, something Lana has made a career of, I believe this is the perfect subject matter to do so.

In this blog post, I aim to defend Lana Del Rey's creative process, arguing that it is a powerful exploration of the female experience through fantasy, delving into themes of longing, and desire.

Fantasy as a Means of Exploration

Lana Del Rey's music is a rich tapestry of fantasy and nostalgia, providing a safe space for listeners to explore complex emotions. Rather than adhering to the politically correct notion of feminism, she chooses to delve into the darker, more mysterious aspects of the female psyche. This approach allows women to confront their own vulnerabilities and desires without judgment.

Authenticity Over Girl Power Branding

It’s no secret that feminism is continuously commodied for profit. Women in power abusing said power and masking their exploitation behind a false veneer of empowerment has even become a meme by now. In this onslaught of kitschy phrases and empty slogans on t-shirts made by children in third world countries, Lana is an honest breath of fresh air. Her music does not brand itself as a platform for girl power or empowerment slogans. Instead, it offers a raw and unfiltered portrayal of female pain, longing, and the quest for love. Her willingness to showcase these emotions without sugar-coating them resonates with many women who appreciate this genuine exploration of their inner worlds.

Exploring the Need for Male Validation

 Lana Del Rey's music fearlessly delves into the complex psychological phenomenon of seeking male validation. Rather than dismissing this aspect of female experience, she provides a space for women to confront and understand it. Her songs reflect the inner conflicts and contradictions that many women grapple with in a world where societal norms often dictate their worth through male approval.

In Lana's Words: Addressing the Criticism

Another point of contention is the accusation that Lana glamorizes female submission. But isn't there a distinction between exploring a concept through an artistic lens and glorifying them? Lana Del Rey's music provides a space for women who’ve often found themselves on the submissive end of gendered power dynamics to reflect on their own feelings, even the ones that may be considered less "empowering" by societal standards. 

Something Lana said, that was completely misconstrued and taken out of context to the extent it was used to frame her as a racist was “There has to be a place in feminism for women who look and act like me - the kind of women who are slated mercilessly for being their authentic, delicate selves.”

Along with her mention of other female artists, this was misconstrued as an attack on women of color. Though I��ll remind you that Ariana, a white woman, is mentioned alongside the others. If most of the women mentioned happened to be women of color that is simply because they tend to dominate the genre. Many comments called out that women who look like her- white and conventionally attractive, have not been historically excluded from feminist discourse. 

This would have been a valid point- had this been a different conversation altogether. The statement Lana Del Rey makes in this is not a racial one, but an identifier of feminine traits that are often seen as indicators of weakness by misogynists and feminists alike (and wrongly so!). These feminine traits can and do apply to women across racial identities and cultural demographics.

Lana Del Rey's music is a testament to the power of authentic vulnerability and artistic exploration. It allows women to engage with their deepest desires, insecurities, and romanticized longings without judgment or the confines of mainstream feminist branding. By dismissing the pressures of pandering to a "girlboss" culture, Lana creates a unique space for women to embrace their vulnerabilities. Her music provides an escape into a world of dreams and fantasies, a contrast to the harsh reality of how women are often perceived and treated. In a world that often demands conformity, Lana Del Rey remains a bold and unapologetic voice for those who appreciate her sincere exploration of the complexities of the female experience.

I you agree, if you respectfully disagree, leave a comment down below. This is my first post and hopefully its given you a snapshot of the kind of subjects I am interested in exploring. If these subject matters interest you, consider following my content <3

Signing off, xoxo

~The Vixxen

[yoylechess]

alright.. finally, here is my hot freaks forever "review" this is my first i guess "formal" review so BE NICE TO ME. also most of this is just me attempting to make my original notes from my very first listen not completely incoherent, so that incoherent-ness may fade into the current post sitting in front of you.

now, i adore hot freaks. they are one of my top bands NO DOUBT with their debut album being one of my absolutely favorite albums. so you can imagine my pure excitement at a new hot freaks album! well.. i started my listen and... eh.... i dont hate this album, i CANT hate this album... but i dont love it... i suppose i shouldnt have gotten my hopes up for more of their previous music, its been YEARS since theyve released anything for god sakes! and to be completely honest im unsure of what i wanted at all, or at least i couldnt possibly put it into words. despite my disappointment with this album i still have been enjoying it! it has certainly grown on me...

i will be going through each song, briefly talking about what i think, and then giving a rating outta ten as this is the easiest way for me to talk about the album.

starting off with together above, i love the floaty vocals here and this plucky instrument (that i am unsure on the name of) being played after the chorus. i also like the electric guitar here, and the introduction of a violin is a change that surprised me but i welcome wholly! also im not a fan of this twinkling at the end here. im generally not a fan of glitter-esque sounds in music but i really dont like it here.. also music video was released and it.. is a music video! nothing to write home about 6.5/10

lets start a country: inoffensive simple catchy pop song that while doesn't bring too much to the table i still enjoy with funny lyrics and a catchy chorus that makes me want to get up and bounce around. i wish that the lyrics were a tad stronger but otherwise in terms of doing its job of being a good pop song it works very well! also music video is fine i like the tedx stuff and its more interesting than together above's 4/10

end of the night: ...bland its genuinely hard for me to think of anything else to say not bad but not necessarily good no other comments 2.3/10

stuart little vibes: what is happening with the lyrics in this song?? what is going on??? what is that tts voice?? that instrument??? is that a fucking harmonica???????????????? i dont like this song i really dont 1/10 (chorus does trick me for a second into liking this song though) this song makes me want to ram my head through drywall i got angry THINKING about this song the other day i hate this stupid mouse fuck i dont care enough to fix this one up you just get my raw original note. they put the trumpets in to try to appease me but its not working

not concerned with everything: this early instrument feels out of place and the vocals feel offset(?) in the beginning like as if this song was a picture the vocals are slightly off center in certain places. i like the new vibe to this song! was starting to sound a little repetitive the violin really shines in this track it made me really appreciate its presence. the breakdown at the end is just fantastic just great 8.5/10

boyfriend: kicking the dirt at my feet.. i do like the track.... i listened to it a lot before i was able to sit down and listen to the full album. and yes i think its simple and maybe the most boring uninspired song in the album taking in the full picture but im all attached now..... my long time friend.. boyfriend by hot freaks.... my dearly beloved... also what the hell is the ending what was that (/silly) 7/10 🎵oh you are my boyfriend come get me after work~🎵

for nothing: why does it feel like a song from a children's cartoon im forced to sit down to watch with my 3-4 yr old siblings (/neg) i like its bounce and slight new sound for the album. however, they could be doing so much more give me MORE please im on my hands and knees hot freaks im groveling get me out of poorly animated children's cartoon land. violin is of course a highlight of this song 3/10

i want you to be my daddy: strong opening to this track! makes me think of gorillaz, was expecting to hear damon albarn start singing in my ear for a second there tbh. big fan of the vocals here and of course we have to have a horny hot freaks song it is MANDATORY and it is good !!!!!! its so good!!!! makes me pine for hsbf these ending vocals are just a delight i love this track a ton man. horny hot freaks song on top 8.5~9/10

lioness: unfortunately after iwytbmd this track has a lot to live up to for me. but not a bad track at all! reminds me of puppy princess i dont have much to say about this one here 6.3/10

what can i do: just like the end of hot freaks (album) the final song feels entirely disconnected from the rest of the album in topic. hollywood machine may have been attempting to obscure its meaning a bit compared to this straight forward song that doesnt even attempt to hide anything. however, hollywood machine had its distincter sound to hold it up when compered to the rest of the album, while this track seems to sound way too similar to hot freaks forever to stand out in any meaningful way to me. the start's sharp violin sound and harp are unusual and im not all that in love with it. the harp is fine the other times its used i guess but its just not the best. and as usual, (minus the beginning) the violin can not be trumped as it is also pretty good here. 5/10

overall thoughts: of course the vocals preformed by leo vondracek are stunning as is customary for hot freaks but i feel the album leaves a lot to be desired if youre going in expecting something similar to their previously released music. hot freaks forever feels a little lost confused by its own meandering love songs with a bland uninspired beachy vibe. the tracks all feel bouncy which is fine i like bouncy but i would also like it if they mixed it up a little bit more. it feels as if they are desperate to keep inoffensive as to stay in the new spotlight their work has (rightfully) gained as of late. i hope that in the future we can get another album more like their debut, and i dont doubt that we can, i can absolutely see it happening. i just want them to do MORE and give me MORE in terms of sound. i enjoy how they play with their lyrics but i need them to play with the music now please. i do like the new violins though theyre fantastic im a big big fan of the violins. 6/10

my favorite track: i want you to be my daddy (not concerned with everything is a close follow up however!)

my least favorite track: sturat little vibes i hate the song i hate it so much i hate ot oh my god

[gr33nbull]

Hello Everyone,

It’s certainly been quite a while. The last time I was here was well, quite frankly a devastating day if you’re a Sebastian Vettel fan. Which is pretty much 95% of the F1 world I would say. 28/7/22 was the last time I was here and well. Yeah.

That day sucked. And when I say sucked. I mean really sucked. I’ve been a fan of F1 since 2004. I fell in love with Seb in 2007 and not once did that waiver for me. Through all the highs and lows. He was my number one guy always. No matter who came in. It was always Seb for me.

When he announced his retirement last year it absolutely shattered me to pieces. It honestly hit me harder than I ever thought. I’ve never really had to go through that process of seeing your favourite band break up, or seeing your favourite athlete retire or someone you’re a huge fan of being hurt or passing away. I’ve not had that, until Sebastian.

I always thought people overreacted when they got upset over stuff like that. But I completely get where they’re coming from now. When you’ve grown up watching and loving someone for so long like that. Showing unwavering support. It really does punch you in the gut when it’s over. I’ve never been so upset in all my life. It broke me if I’m completely honest and it really broke my love for this sport.

We say we love this sport in general, but no matter what there’s always that one driver that just sucks you in and you unconditionally support. Sebastian was that driver for me.

I just couldn’t face being here. I was mentally in a bad place anyway and that was the final nail in the coffin for me. Albeit it wasn’t the best couple of seasons he’s had and there was so much heartache. Watching Seb was my escape from the real world and my happy place. Now that’s gone. I just had to get off here. Seeing his face upset me so much.

If I’m totally honest. That hasn’t really changed either. If anything, the build up to this new season just made it all the more real for me that he’s really not racing anymore. Abu Dhabi made me sob like crazy, but I’ve found myself yet again getting so upset because I can’t see my favourite guy race ever again. I know it’s totally on me for being so attached to Seb and this sport but I can’t help it. He was my source of happiness.

As the Season opener looms. I’ve been toying on what to do. If I’m completely honest, my love for this sport has vanished. AD 21 really knocked my love for it then Sebastian retired which just sent it to a whole new level. And unfortunately if Mercedes don’t perform well this year, I do believe this could be Lewis’ last year aswell considering he hasn’t signed a contract. All of my era is fading away, all my favourite drivers and I honestly don’t think I can take losing Lewis and Seb in the span of the year. I’d be well and truly done with this sport.

With that being said. I have, like Seb, decided to retire this blog. I may come back periodically, I may not. Quite frankly I just lost motivation for this sport and I miss Seb so crazy seeing his face just makes me feel all sorts of sad. I can’t bare it, it feels so raw and wrong now the season is starting without him. It’s just a bit too much.

I will be watching this season to support Lewis. But there’s a hint of fear, sadness and extreme anxiety. There’s alot riding on this W14. If she doesn’t perform I feel like this year could be very upsetting for me. And I just don’t want to be online and seeing everyone’s posts making me feel worse than I already do.

I will obviously be keeping the blog up. Incase I do pop back. And of course the memories of Seb on here. And if there’s any chance of seeing him in the future. You best believe I’ll be back cheering him on because that’s what I do best.

I will say, I’m glad he’s happy, he’s done what he believes is best for him and his family and I’m sure he’s loving his retired life. His happiness is what’s most important. But that will never change the fact I miss him so incredibly much. His impact on me and my life has been immense. It hurts to lose that.

So guys, for now, I’m gonna go. If you do still follow me, I just want to say a massive thank you to those that followed and who I interacted with. My time on here has been great (and tense lol)

I hope you all have a great year, I hope you all enjoy the season and most of all I hope you’re all well and safe.

Thank you guys so much,

See you around 💚

Kat. 💕

[scribbleseas]

okay, that was a whirlwind of events. THE DIRECTOR'S HUSBAND?? i wish i could say i saw that coming, i was 50-50 on that. and omg the dance scene, i love the details pertaining to how emotion goes into a dance routine. i just love it. and ciel standing up for us?? i felt some type of way after that 😳, him being roughed up about it. mhm i'm liking him already. thank you for another great chapter, i do hope you got some rest after writing this cuz you deserve it ^^

- your sweet anon

Hello Sweet Anon!

Sorry for the delayed response! I wanted to give everyone some time to check out the new chapter before I posted my reply.

I’m so happy you enjoyed the dance scene! I had a lot of fun writing it and doing the research. I referenced a couple of interviews with actual principal dancers who have played the dual role and talked about what it’s like to have to be both Odette and Odile! (I have never touched a pointe shoe in my life.)

As for Ciel standing up for the reader…that wasn’t actually planned! Alexander was going to be an ass, but then halfway into the scene I realized that Ciel wouldn’t just…let him be an ass and get away with it. I made the appropriate changes and we got that giggle-inducing part ahahaha.

I did get some good rest and now I’m ready to crack my knuckles and get some writing done. I think the next update will be for Beyond the Walls, just because I need some extra time to iron out some issues I’m having with the outlines for chapters 5 & 6 for Straight Laced.

I also need some time to figure out which Ciel fic to premiere after Straight Laced concludes! We will be halfway through it after I publish CH5, and outlining any new fic will take me about the length it will take me to finish writing the series.

But of course, the problem is which one? Out of my six baby Ciel x Reader fic ideas, it’s between three of them. They’re three very different MCs, different plots, and different vibes. I can’t decide which is best, so I might have to make a poll so you all can help me pick one.

Here are the vibes:

1. the story is dark crimson and black. it’s mature and it’s about the deadliest version of enemies to lovers you’ll get from me. featuring a y/n who takes no prisoners. It’s time the Underworld has a Queen— will you surrender or must I force you to, Ciel Phantomhive? (crime boss!y/n)

2. the story is navy blue and periwinkle. it’s softer and it features an abundance of both raw emotion and some comedy in there. it’s probably the most…spiritual subject matter I’ll dive into. featuring a brutally honest y/n who doesn’t know how to lie. There are so many spirits calling your name, Lord Phantomhive. (Medium/psychic!y/n)

3. the story is beige and ballerina pink. it’s lighter and social, focusing solely on business and some strong social commentary for the 1890s. it’s a battle of wits, pretenses, and how far one is willing to go to achieve their goals. featuring a serious y/n who has been training for this her entire life. If you become an investor for my corporation, Lord Phantomhive, I may consider a waltz with you (heiress!y/n).

Thank you for all the support!

- Your Dan

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal across the net one last time.Credit X The last chapter in one of the most fascinating tennis rivalries, between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, was played out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. Forget the result, as Djokovic won 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the Six Kings Slam exhibition, for the tennis was riveting. For all those who have raved about Nadal’s ravishing forehand, it was on view, again. If one thought an exhibition match would only be about pleasantries, this one still produced sparks and tears. And when Djokovic said in an interview after the match: “Don’t leave tennis, man,” it was straight from the heart. This was not pretence or Djokovic faking it. He has been one of the most honest tennis professionals, and his words were almost like a plea to Nadal not to go away. Why? Would not the Serbian, who holds a 31-29 record against Nadal, be happy that his bitter rival is leaving? No, that is not the way these two competed on the ATP Tour and in Grand Slams. These were raw emotions, coming straight from the heart, as Djokovic knows that he too will not be there too long. For some belonging to this generation of tennis fans, who may have missed a few contests where the two superstars won a combined total of 46 Grand Slam titles, the farewell exhibition was laced with emotion. Djokovic was almost in tears when Roger Federer retired in 2022. He has always shown massive respect to opponents who troubled him. “I have the utmost respect for you,” he told Nadal. “Incredible athlete. Incredible person. I’d like to congratulate all your team and family on the amazing career.” These lines were not rehearsed. For his part, Nadal kept his emotions in check, fully aware this was his last meeting, his last dance, with a rival who has pushed him so hard. Tennis rivalries become even more beautiful when the combatants play with different styles – right hand and left hand. The contests between Nadal and Djokovic were spread across surfaces – hardcourt, clay, grass, and even indoors. Each was a test of skills and supremacy. The last chapter was not about the result, but how two players who defined grace and elan on court could produce dream moments one last time. “I’m going to miss almost everything,” said Nadal before he was presented a tennis racquet made of gold. “It’s been a dream come true to be able to play for almost 20 years. Having the chance to play in the best places in the world. It’s something I watched on TV as a kid. At the end, I realised my dream to become a pro tennis player and be a successful one. I can’t thank enough the support and love I received all around the world.” The Spaniard will play the Davis Cup final in Malaga next month, and singles may be out of question, given his dropping fitness levels and injuries. So, for all those who wanted to see the artist play singles one last time, Riyadh was fortunate to be the last destination. Missed it? You can still catch moments on YouTube. Also Read:  The post “Don’t leave tennis”: Djokovic pleads with Nadal after exhibition match in Riyadh appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal across the net one last time.Credit X The last chapter in one of the most fascinating tennis rivalries, between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, was played out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. Forget the result, as Djokovic won 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the Six Kings Slam exhibition, for the tennis was riveting. For all those who have raved about Nadal’s ravishing forehand, it was on view, again. If one thought an exhibition match would only be about pleasantries, this one still produced sparks and tears. And when Djokovic said in an interview after the match: “Don’t leave tennis, man,” it was straight from the heart. This was not pretence or Djokovic faking it. He has been one of the most honest tennis professionals, and his words were almost like a plea to Nadal not to go away. Why? Would not the Serbian, who holds a 31-29 record against Nadal, be happy that his bitter rival is leaving? No, that is not the way these two competed on the ATP Tour and in Grand Slams. These were raw emotions, coming straight from the heart, as Djokovic knows that he too will not be there too long. For some belonging to this generation of tennis fans, who may have missed a few contests where the two superstars won a combined total of 46 Grand Slam titles, the farewell exhibition was laced with emotion. Djokovic was almost in tears when Roger Federer retired in 2022. He has always shown massive respect to opponents who troubled him. “I have the utmost respect for you,” he told Nadal. “Incredible athlete. Incredible person. I’d like to congratulate all your team and family on the amazing career.” These lines were not rehearsed. For his part, Nadal kept his emotions in check, fully aware this was his last meeting, his last dance, with a rival who has pushed him so hard. Tennis rivalries become even more beautiful when the combatants play with different styles – right hand and left hand. The contests between Nadal and Djokovic were spread across surfaces – hardcourt, clay, grass, and even indoors. Each was a test of skills and supremacy. The last chapter was not about the result, but how two players who defined grace and elan on court could produce dream moments one last time. “I’m going to miss almost everything,” said Nadal before he was presented a tennis racquet made of gold. “It’s been a dream come true to be able to play for almost 20 years. Having the chance to play in the best places in the world. It’s something I watched on TV as a kid. At the end, I realised my dream to become a pro tennis player and be a successful one. I can’t thank enough the support and love I received all around the world.” The Spaniard will play the Davis Cup final in Malaga next month, and singles may be out of question, given his dropping fitness levels and injuries. So, for all those who wanted to see the artist play singles one last time, Riyadh was fortunate to be the last destination. Missed it? You can still catch moments on YouTube. Also Read:  The post “Don’t leave tennis”: Djokovic pleads with Nadal after exhibition match in Riyadh appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[delusinaldreamer19]

Hey, I’m sorry you feel this way, but just know you’re not alone with this problem and it’s very natural to feel this way! I don’t have a solution, but here’s some thoughts I had while reading:

- Due to the fresh influx of antis in the kuro fandom, more people are hesitant to comment overall, because readers are pensive - you never know how your words may be taken and by whom

- Trying not only to please a faceless voiceless crowd but to also attempt to guess what that crowd wants is going to leave you horrendously burned out. It has happened to everyone who has tried it. There’s no way around it. You have to write what you want first and foremost. And honestly, “self-indulgent” fics are the most likely to hit someone's sweet spot because they're more honest, raw and spontaneous and people often respond to that and not to technical skill.

- That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t want and seek validation and connection! But comments aren’t the only way to get those. For example, you can try finding a beta or cheer-reader so you can pore over every word of your wips just like you want to. Finding a good discord server will get more eyeballs on your work that come from people who are already interested in you, and thus more likely to talk. Joining exchanges, bangs and other events is a guaranteed way to get feedback and traffic.

I hope you figure out something that works for you soon, and feel better about your writing!

Thank you so much for the kind words!

I was definitely a bit embarrassed about making that post, since I was worried it’d come across as whiny or ungrateful for the attention my works have been able to receive. It’s very helpful to have the assurance that my feelings in that moment were not out of the ordinary (and not stemming from only vanity, if I’m being honest). So again, thank you!

Your advice was also very helpful.

- You make a good point with acknowledging the turmoil within the Kuro fandom between antis and proshippers. It had lightly dawned on me in the past that my work is definitely catered towards only one of those parties, that being antis, which I suppose is on purpose since it reflects my own opinions. So that would definitely lower the demographic that my fanfics attract.

- Something about this made me have a small epiphany that my choice of major was definitely correct…marketing. I think I do have in inclination to analyze and collect what I can consider “data” about things to try and piece together what is successful and what’s not, since I do find that sort of thing very interesting. But doing that for my own works was not very helpful for my confidence, lesson learned 😅.

Your input was very helpful, and I’ll be sure to remember it!

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Alessandra covered virtually all of my body with the silk Manto (cape, large shawl) in a single smooth move, floating it over my head and draping it over my shoulders. Unlike any other piece of clothes I had ever worn, this one immediately made me feel calmer and more calm.

It all began in the water. Alessandra has spent many years immersed (sometimes literally) in water and her powerfully healing qualities as a student, practitioner, and subsequently trainer of numerous holistic healing practices that involve sound and the memory of water among others.

Drinking water, taking a bath in it, swimming in it, floating on it, and even just sitting by it have all been shown to have healing properties. Even simply picturing being by the ocean makes me feel better. The work of the late Masaru Emoto, who has greatly influenced Alessandra's own journey, is a good place to start for those of you who might still be unfamiliar with it.

The story of how water and silk mix may be essentially summed up as follows: one day, Alessandra photographed a stream of water while she was doing a walking meditation. She afterward understood how the picture still kept and emanated all the energy of the water in that unique moment since it had been taken in full presence and mindfulness thanks to her being "in the zone" at the time. Enter her enduring love of design and the pursuit of beauty, fostered early on through her family's textile company, and the notion of transferring this enthusiasm to silk soon followed.

Ah, to be enveloped in a shawl-sized piece of smooth, luxurious Italian silk dress that has been "captured" with the picture and energy of water. These magnificent Manti were created by Alessandra Benetatos, also known as Adima, and serve as the foundational piece of her business, Adima Made in Presence.

You may learn more about the meticulous consideration and integrity that went into the selection of the raw materials and the creation of Adima's Manti by exploring the Adima Made in Presence website. Adima's Manti is based on the best of genuine Italian artisan craftsmanship. Haiku, which I had the pleasure of translating into English for her, is also used to explain each shawl. The true spirit of these shawls can only be expressed via poetry. These Manti offer a sensory and vibratory experience that is totally different from other jewelry. Each performance aims to put the human being in the spotlight and encourage each participant to connect with their true honest Self.

Alessandra saw how various bodies of water in various areas had a unique vibe and personality. More images were taken, and more shawls were produced, each with a distinct vibratory signature. These shawls are best chosen from that deeper intuitive place inside, that higher, wider Self who knows just what we need, just like when choosing a tarot card or a color to get a message.

Since then, whenever I have felt out of sorts—which has happened more frequently than I like to admit, even to myself—I have worn my Manto. Additionally, I wear it during meditation, whenever I practice healing on myself or with others, and just for fun.

Since I first featured Adama's lovely home and garden in this post a few years back, I have been promising you this story for a while. However, excellent things do take some time to develop and go from the dream or inspiration level to the actual world. They demand a lot of effort as well. And for the past few years, Alessandra has been working nonstop to make her goal come true.

What you see in these photos is the lovely store Alessandra built in the middle of one of Milan's most charming and historic neighborhoods, where she has held numerous events over the past few years and introduced her designs. I have been planning to share this beautiful, light-filled area with you since my most recent trip to Italy, but Alessandra had another project in the works that needed to be finished, so I held off.

Alessandra's website, where she reveals more in-depth information about herself, her passions, and how she expresses it all, is the project in question. She accomplishes this with a wonderfully shot video tale, which I have watched repeatedly not because Alessandra is a dear friend of mine but because it is so captivating and captures so much of the spirit of who Alessandra really is. Visit this site to see it, if you'd like. The video is best watched in full screen and is in Italian with English subtitles.

I don't know about your experiences, but I have discovered that a lot may change between the time you have an inspired concept and the time you actually put it into solid creation. It immediately shifts again after that. In the last couple of years, I've noticed that this has been happening even more quickly, and I anticipate that this will continue as we enter the next decade. Going with the flow, in my opinion, will not only be a wonderful idea but also the only method to live without losing our minds.

This also applies to Alessandra's many projects, which appear to be merging, as well as Adima Made in Presence. The gorgeous Milan showroom will soon only be accessible through these photographs due to the new central location (which will be revealed) as well as several stores and pop-ups.

However, the magic shawls and all of Adima's upcoming new designs will continue to be offered in other shops, through Design Italy, and by getting in touch with Alessandra personally through one of her websites. She enjoys receiving and responding to your emails.

If this introduction to this unique project has inspired you and you would like to know more about any aspect of it, I invite you to submit your questions either in the comments or directly to me via email at sofiacustomerservice@gmail.com. I have also asked Alessandra/Adima to share her unique experience and path through a series of guest posts here on the blog. Depending on the query, we may directly respond in the comments or elaborate in a blog article.

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[blazingstaro]

Random post from a tag algorithm blessed be, this post randomly appeared on my dash today

Hi, I'm one of the Magoverse people! I've come to sate your intrigue, and give you an inside scoop! A bit of history to answer your questions!

It initially started as a joke, and in fact here's the post that started it all:

Check out the reblogs for all the crazy additions made from amazing artists and creative folk all over to help one beloved, socially awkward Magolor babysit a baby Meta Knight. It got unhinged SO FAST. It was great!

The-Spam-Specialist is the one you can thank for coining the term "Magoverse"! We all adopted it pretty much immediately because it was hilarious and catchy. Spam's responsible for sparking this entire thing, in fact, and bringing us together!

All-in-all, Magoverse is satirical and purely for fun! We've all taken an oath to not allow it to become.... Sans-verse. Here's proof of our oath, and check reblogs for everyone:

We established this very early on after the first post blew up in the fandom! I kid you not, it has stayed this way. We're keeping our promise, nearly a year in strong. If you see anyone go against this, know that they're definitely not part of our community.

Additionally, a little insider info:

Magoverse has become a small, close-knit community, and the reason why you see the tag a little less active is because we're much more active in our Discord server, so y'all have been spared the raw shenanigans that take place First few weeks of that server was pure, hilarious insanity. "Just another day in the Magoverse" has become a running inside joke ever since because of that It's also become less active due to many of our members being in school/college/have jobs, so you might see a jump of activity come Summer (Late May, early June; Winter if you're in the Southern Hemisphere). We're planning more events, including something for Easter, and I apologize in advance for what whackiness it may bring

You probably see posts most from our little group in the Magoverse. Particularly me, @otterronpas, @puffballwarrior-blog, @pastille-pain, @cherry-blossom-qf , occasionally @opal-owl-flight (she's been doing a lot of Splatoon stuff lately- sorry for the tag homie) and @theeclipsedcrown ! We have fun, and it's a blast exploring crazy "what-ifs" for funsies! You can find us under #magoverse gang easy, we populate that tag the most. I'm so sorry— there will be more. Our little group is always cooking something creative and wild LOL. Our Magolors have become a found-family, and they're very close. It's really sweet! That's why you see our little Mago-gang together often.

Iro is my boy! Shorthand for his full name in my AU— Magolor Irioma. He's the one with the red and gold scarf, circle gold buckle. He's taken over my life alongside my OC, Orpheus LOL

I've had my own Kirby AU for nearly 6 years, a whole comic series in fact, but I decided to give Magolor a bigger role in early 2023 during my massive rewrite of my story. If anything, Magoverse gave me the chance to develop my AU's Magolor and his accompanying (and very important) lore among others, and it's helped me figure out who my Magolor is and his key part to play in my comic

Skyswap/Skye is my latest AU and just a little thing on the side; not a series. Dreams of the Stars (DotS), however, is my main AU and comic/fanfiction series, which is a collaboration alternate universe between me and my sister, @starlightfyre — It turns 6 years old on March 30th!

In conclusion: the Magoverse is a bunch of artists/writers that like one silly egg-shaped guy, and have some good, honest, wholesome fun! We're very friendly, and we do our best to support one another, be kind and considerate towards others Throughout my 10+ years of being in and out of fandoms, this has genuinely been the nicest one. (I'm ex-Sonic, ex-Zelda fandom for reference of my past experiences, both taking place during the 2010s)

Your kind words and intrigue both flatter and honor me! So too I salute you, Paintpanic

Feel free to hit me up anytime if you have any more questions, or wanna touch base with our tiny subculture of the fandom! I'm happy to give you the scoop anytime! 💖 Drop by my ask box anytime, any day! Have I endless tales of adventure to share, haha!!

You keep on doing your thing! <3 Be you, be awesome! 💜 Thank you for your curiosity and pleasant commentary! It's crazy to see how far word has spread of our little village of sillies!

And thank you for making it this far in! That is all from me! <3

little did you know there is a sansverse in the kirby fandom but it's with magolor

Oh, I'm absolutely aware of the Magoverse LOL. The closest thing I have here is this little freak.

Anyways, while I'm not an active participant in all that, I'm totally fascinated by the Magoverse people. It's a weird little niche subculture of an already niche fandom.

Some people over there are making whole AU worlds for their AU Magolors to live in, and some people are just making standalone alternate Magolors. It's entirely focused on this one character, though. The best comparison is obviously the Undertale AU fandom. Some AUs are whole fleshed-out worlds, and some of them just exist so an AU Sans can exist and interact with other Sanses.

I'm curious as to what about Magolor specifically is so compelling to folks. He's obviously super popular, but what aspect of him led to the creation of so many AU versions? With the Undertale AU fandom, there's a basis in the game. Several characters talk about alternate timelines, which very naturally leads to AUs.

My guess is Clash stuff? We see in Magolor Epilogue that alternate timelines do exist and that you can travel to them. As far as I know, this Magoverse stuff only popped up in the last year or so, after the release of RtDLDX. Just speculation.

Also like the Undertale AU fandom, it seems like there's a strong sense of community in the Magoverse crowd. The tag's got a lot of folks drawing each others' guys, and it looks like they had both a Halloween and a Secret Santa event.

Something I have no idea about is how this all started. Who made the first AU Magolor? What inspired them? Who were the folks that saw that and were inspired to make their own? Who coined the term "Magoverse"?

I feel like this is stuff that's important to know for fandom history. This subculture is noteworthy and should be documented. It'd be a real shame if this stuff wasn't preserved and we end up losing information about it. Maybe a Magoverse heritage posts archive blog should exist? I dunno.

At present, the Magoverse tag seems a bit inactive. I wouldn't call it dead, but the last post was about three days ago as of writing this. It's certainly not as active as it was mid-2023. I think folks will keep posting about it, at least for a little while, unless there's some kind of big revival.

All this stuff is weird and niche and not my thing, but I respect it. It's nice to see a friendly community of folks doing their own thing in their own little corner of the fandom. I salute you, Magoverse people.

[maximoff-pan]

how about eddie giving steve shit for not telling the reader how he feels for her while they’re traipsing through the upside down???

traipsing through the upside down — oh my, I love that…

pairing: steve harrington x fem!reader

word count: 1.1k

warning(s): none really, unless you count the upside down as a warning...

quick a/n: this is a really short, unedited, and pretty messy little blurb that I’m posting because I haven’t posted anything in a little bit...but I’m not super happy with it. Anyway, I hope you enjoy and expect better things (and by better, I mean, less jumbled and makes more sense) from me coming soon :)

“You’re staring Harrington,” Steve doesn’t need to see Eddie’s face to know that he’s grinning. The singing tone of his voice gives that all away. “Again.”

Amber orbs meet similar dark brown ones. “You wish.” Steve hits back, even though he knows it’s true. 

He was staring, he has been for the last several minutes. But it’s not like anyone here blames him. They all know how distracting you can be, how intoxicating you are to him. Like a moth drawn to a flame, Steve cannot help how often his gaze wanders to you. 

At this point, Eddie’s and Robin’s voices have become like static to him, barely registering in his mind. He’s failing to hear most of what they’re saying, picking up bits and pieces of their well directed jibes. And while Steve is more than aware that they’re talking about him, making fun of him even, your sweet voice is just too distracting for him to care about much of anything else. 

As he loses his focus again, Steve feels his posture slump. His feet ache as he carries his weight through the tumultuous terrain that is the upside down. For a moment, he’d forgotten where he was, forgotten just how much pain he was in. The throbbing feeling that rips through his back serves as a poignant reminder though, his body nearly collapsing at the anguish. 

If he’s being honest, Steve’s never felt pain like this before. It hurts to focus on anything other than you. Then again, you’ve always been easy to think about, thoughts of you never straying too far from the forefront of his mind.

That’s why he continuously finds his eyes drifting a few paces in front of him, where you and Nancy are talking in hushed whispers, smiles crinkling the sides of your eyes.

Steve can’t hear what you’re saying, but whatever it is, you’ve made Nancy laugh, loudly and genuinely. And while they may not have been the right fit for each other, if there’s anything Steve knows about Nancy, it’s that he’s always been able to tell when she’s faking her laughter. And this one is real, pure and raw.

But it’s not a surprise to him. For as long as he’s known you, you’ve had this innate ability to make people feel safe, make everyone around you comfortable in the moments when they should least find themselves feeling so. It’s honestly never failed to amaze him how you can find happiness in the darkest of moments. With everything going on around you, Vecna being at the forefront of the many terrifying traumas you’ve all had to deal with over the passed couple of years, somehow you’re still smiling.

And boy, is your smile mesmerizing...

Steve sighs to himself as his thoughts are broken by a high pitched and obnoxious hum from the teen beside him. It’s like this mix between a low groan and a squirrelly squeal, the hairs on the back of his neck raising at the sound.

“C’mon man,” Eddie’s whine drags ever so slowly that Steve thinks it might never end. And it feels like it, truly; it’s agonizingly querulous.

But then, like he’s read his mind, Eddie’s harping on again, and Steve almost wants to punt himself across the face, (let alone Eddie), to put himself out of this misery.

“I’m fucking dying over here,” Eddie continues, gesturing wildly to himself as his mop of crazed curls flies with him. He’s fed up with this game of will they, won’t they. “I wish you’d just open your eyes dumbass.”

And I wish you’d just shut the fuck up, Steve thinks but doesn’t say, because while (for the moment) Eddie is annoying the living shit out of him, Steve knows he means well. He knows he’s just poking fun, trying to distract everyone from the fate that currently awaits you all, but he can’t help but want to slap the Hell Fire club’s infamous leader.

God knows Eddie deserves it, but he bites his tongue.

Instead, Steve merely rolls his eyes in response, tone snarky. “They already are, idiot.” He echos.

Robin huffs from beside the two teens, her feet dragging with every step. “Steve, that’s not what he—”

Steve cuts her off with the flick of his hand. They’re testing his patience right now. “I know Robin,” the demobat bites on his chest and back are really starting to burn, the adrenaline wearing off. “I know that’s not what he meant.”

Trudging through the upside down, after nearly drowning and having been attacked by monstrous bats is not exactly where Steve imagined he’d be at the moment. Nor had any of you really.

But all of that, on top of being interrogated, and poked and prodded by Eddie fucking Munson about his feelings for you, all while facing life and death, that takes the cherry on the cake.

Normally, Steve wouldn’t bat an eye. He’s used to the teasing, very much accustomed to being told how blindly in love with you he is, and having each of his (and your) friends point that out to him. But right now, it hurts him to be reminded of it. Because he doesn’t know if he’ll ever get the chance to tell you.

And not just tell you on a whim because he thinks either of you won’t make it out of this. That wouldn’t be fair. He wants it to be right, wants to give you time to respond, to feel it through. Time, he’s not sure he has.

“If you’re not going to tell her,” Eddie’s voice chimes in once again, “at least do me one favour.”

Steve nods sceptically, eyes narrowing slightly. “One, Munson.” He agrees for the moment.

“If you’re not going to get your shit together,” Eddie rasps with a smirk on his face, “then for the love of god, stop fucking staring at her. It’s starting to get a little creepy.”

“Starting?” Robin jokes in response, elbowing Steve in the ribcage.

Steve winces at the contact, nearly unable to respond. But as he catches another quick glimpse of you, smile lighting up your face, he grins back winded.

Echoing his words from earlier, his tone light this time, his lips pull together. “You fucking wish.”

Well, Steve thinks watching the looks of surprise cross their faces, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.

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Hunter x Hunter standout panels volume 29

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made one of these (like years to be honest) but with Hunter back and me rediscovering the files that I saved, I figured I may as well make another post.

Volume 29 consists of the fight between Pitou and Gon, and together with volume 30, the most emotional section of Hunter to date.

Chapter 303

As a general rule, Togashi doesn’t use two page spreads often, but he does quite a bit in this volume.

Black and white balance is perfect as the faces of humanity are the largest portions of the page against a cloudy sky.

Chapter 304

What is most striking to me about this page is how beautiful Pitou is, which is contrasted to the darkness that is enveloping Gon.

Chapter 305

The simple brushwork to depict Gon’s transformation is stunning. This is the height of Togashi’s deconstruction of Shonen themes. It’s beautiful, but horrifying. Gon should not be doing this.

Chapter 306

The full transformation of Gon inked with brushwork in a sad, menacing aura.

Chapter 306

The raw of this page has been displayed multiple times over the years, and for good reason. Gon’s hair, which breaks almost every panel he is in this state, divides his menacing face and the speech bubble. The details on the trees have extreme hatching (I don’t want to think about how long that took) and we see Pitou’s horrified face.

Chapter 306

There are a few of these messy two page impact pages where Gon is fighting Pitou, and it was hard to choose one. I’ve long wondered why Togashi chose the long hair for Gon in this state: is it a representation of his aura? Is it because he let himself go? I don’t know, but as a creative, I also know there doesn’t have to be a conscious reason for choosing to do something. It can simply just be because it felt right.

Chapter 307

I know there’s a lot going on here but hang with me because this page is brilliant. From left to right: Killua’s face is depicted the moment he hears something. Then he runs toward the sound. The act is running toward Gon is depicted inside a panel break, which is honestly amazing. Then the far left is Gon’s ginormous bloody fist. That’s the largest image on the page and what both Killua sees and what Togashi wants you to focus on.

But hold on—if you zoom outward again and look at the page as a whole, Killua’s face on the far right side of the page, his line of sight is Gon’s fist on the left side of the page.

Chapter 307

And here is what Killua finds. Gon’s hair goes off page as it does this entire fight. The detail and shading makes this page sad and beautiful.

Chapter 307

At a glance, this page might not seem special but Togashi does something interesting. All manga panels have space between them, but if you look at the bottom left, Togashi chooses to connect the panels directly. The angles are harsh. It seems disjointed. Just another way to convey the turmoil happening on all sides.

Chapter 310

I just adore the depiction of the King solely done with brushwork. This art style is such a treat, and we’re almost done seeing it (I’ll talk about why next post).

That covers volume 29. Only one more to go before we’re done with the Giant Chimera Ant Arc. I will post the next blog soon.

In the meantime, here’s the link to the previous blog post in this series and the first blog post, if you’re interested. I will go through and link the other posts to each other. Otherwise, you can just find these posts in my “hxh reread” tag.

Hunter x Hunter standout panels volume 29

Hunter x Hunter standout panels volumes 1-3