#this sibling dynamic needs to evolve

[p3chris]

Some Thoughts on Yor and Yuri's relationship

*Manga Spoilers Ahead*

Yuri's anxiety over being replaced by Loid in his latest visit is not entirely unwarranted. Yor is seen to increasingly value Loid's views, despite the two only having met not all that long ago. Yor might now even value Loid's opinions over Yuri's.

One part of that is likely because Yuri's compliments are... hard to take in.

Every time we see Yuri praise Yor over her cooking, his compliments are manic and forced (kinda understandable, though). He also praises her for things that do not deserve praise, such as cutting through Camilla's chopping board.

[In fact, I don't know what it says about the siblings that they seem so blasé about property damage.]

Back in their childhood, they were each other's world and socially isolated from everyone else. But Yor's world has now expanded, and along with that expansion is glaring proof that invalidate some of Yuri's empty praises and also show the damage caused by that blind confidence.

Also, Yuri's compliments tend to revolve around the same 'ideal' traits. He praises her for being beautiful, kind, and a good sister.

While these praises are more sincere and appreciative of her efforts, they also seem to pressure Yor to behave in a certain way for him.

Yuri's communication with her also tends to be one-way, where he keeps talking over his sister rather than listen to her. He fails to see her for who she is, because he never makes the time to do so.

In contrast, Loid encourages her to be herself, and while he does not lie about her results, he praises her for her efforts. More and more, Yor is coming to trust his words.

[cryptidm0ths]

Thisng that are being manifested : kaname changes state (preferably wakes up and maybe joins the cast) during the graduation events very quickly followed by himeru fs2 as they scramble to gather an understanding of themself to project outside of their self imposed role of HiMERU

[plutonianeris]

𝖕𝖑𝖚𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖛𝖎𝖇𝖊𝖘

🖤PLUTO IN THE 1ST HOUSE: Intense stare, powerful presence, dark hair or intense eye color, transformation through personal appearance, always reinventing yourself, piercing gaze, people are drawn to your energy or feel intimidated, a survivor mentality, fascination with the taboo or mysterious, deep inner strength, obsessive about self-improvement, intense aura, tattoos or body modifications, people sense you’ve been through a lot, constantly evolving, trauma leaves a mark on your personality, fiercely independent, powerful first impressions, doesn’t back down from a challenge, constantly seeking deeper meaning in life.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 2ND HOUSE: Intense focus on money and possessions, wealth obsession, resourceful, making money from transformative experiences, power struggles over finances, secretive about income, investing in taboo industries, a need for financial control, deep fear of losing security, obsessive saver or spender, finding security in unconventional ways, financial rebirths after losses, never gives up when it comes to earning or building wealth, magnetic attraction to luxury, fiercely protective of material possessions, deeply attached to values, transforming personal worth through challenges, accumulating wealth through intense effort.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 3RD HOUSE: Piercing words, intense communication style, probing questions, unafraid to speak uncomfortable truths, obsessed with learning deep or hidden knowledge, power through communication, fascination with conspiracy theories or mysteries, deep conversations, secretive about ideas, mind games, manipulative or transformative writing, able to persuade or influence others easily, a powerful voice, intellectual intensity, using knowledge as a tool for transformation, might have a secretive sibling relationship, constantly seeking deeper understanding of the world, fascinated by psychology and what lies beneath the surface.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 4TH HOUSE: Intense family dynamics, power struggles with parents, emotional transformation through home life, secrets in the family, controlling or obsessive about home environment, ancestral trauma, deep psychological roots, powerful emotional foundation, fiercely protective of family, drawn to living in dark or mysterious places, renovating or transforming homes, deep emotional transformations that start from childhood, hidden issues in the family that surface later in life, obsessed with privacy at home, intense need for security and emotional stability, emotions run deep within the family, feeling a need to uproot and start over.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 5TH HOUSE:Intense romance, obsession with creativity, passionate about self-expression, transforming through love affairs, dramatic romantic experiences, power struggles in romantic relationships, drawn to dangerous or taboo love interests, intense connection to children or the idea of having them, fiercely protective of creative projects, secret love affairs, obsessed with hobbies or creative outlets, taking risks that lead to transformation, emotionally powerful artistic expression, not afraid to explore the dark side of fun and pleasure, passionate about creating things that provoke thought or stir deep emotions in others.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 6TH HOUSE: Obsessed with health and fitness, power struggles in the workplace, control over routines, transformation through daily habits, workaholic tendencies, wanting to master every task, secretive or manipulative coworkers, healing through intense self-discipline, fear of illness leads to obsession with health, chronic health issues that bring about transformation, intensely focused on perfecting skills, transformative experience in everyday life, a powerful need for control over your body and your day-to-day, drawn to deep psychological work through service, healing others through intense care and commitment.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 7TH HOUSE: Intense and transformative relationships, power struggles with partners, magnetic attraction to powerful or mysterious people, obsessive relationships, drawn to partnerships that change you, deep soul connections, fear of betrayal or manipulation in love, possessive tendencies, relationships that challenge your sense of self, experiencing deep transformation through marriage or partnerships, fascination with partners who have a dark or taboo side, unafraid of emotional depth in relationships, partner may have Pluto-like qualities (powerful, intense, secretive), relationships that help you confront deep psychological issues.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 8TH HOUSE: Powerful connection to death and rebirth, fascination with the occult or taboo subjects, intense sexual energy, magnetic attraction, drawn to the mysterious or dangerous, emotional transformation through shared resources, secretive about finances or inheritances, power struggles over shared assets, exploring the depths of intimacy, sexual healing, fear of loss leads to obsession with control, a natural healer when it comes to emotional or sexual trauma, drawn to mysteries, constantly transforming through crises, incredibly intuitive, may experience life-changing financial shifts through inheritances or partnerships.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 9TH HOUSE: Obsessed with the pursuit of truth, drawn to deep or hidden knowledge in philosophy and spirituality, power struggles in beliefs, a need to transform your worldview, fascination with taboo cultural practices, intense traveler, finds profound transformation through foreign experiences, a desire to change the world through higher knowledge, unafraid to challenge traditional belief systems, transformative spiritual awakenings, secretive about your beliefs or personal philosophies, drawn to esoteric knowledge or occult studies, power through education and learning, constantly seeking deeper meaning in life and the universe.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 10TH HOUSE: Intense ambition, obsessive about success, power struggles in career, a magnetic presence in public life, willing to undergo personal transformation for professional goals, drawn to powerful people in authority, secretive about career moves, a need to be in control of your professional destiny, public persona may be intense or mysterious, transformations through career changes, power dynamics in your professional relationships, unafraid to confront difficult issues in public, may rise to prominence through crisis or transformation, obsessed with leaving a lasting legacy, constantly evolving your public identity.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 11TH HOUSE: Powerful connection to social groups, intense friendships, drawn to taboo or unusual communities, transforming the world through social causes, obsession with changing society, fascination with hidden power structures in group dynamics, secretive about personal goals or dreams, power struggles with friends, drawn to friends who challenge or transform you, deeply involved in underground or fringe movements, obsessed with social change, transformative experiences with social networks, a deep desire to revolutionize or transform humanity, fear of betrayal within groups, constantly redefining your social identity.

🖤PLUTO IN THE 12TH HOUSE: Deep connection to the subconscious, obsessed with understanding hidden motives, fascination with the spiritual or the unseen, profound spiritual transformation, power struggles with your own inner world, secretive about your fears and hidden desires, exploring the darker side of your psyche, healing through confronting your deepest fears, powerful intuition, drawn to the mystical or occult, may experience power struggles in isolation or through retreat, emotional transformation through solitude, a need to face your shadows, powerful dreams or psychic experiences, constantly seeking to understand the depths of the soul.

[imastoryteller]

How to Craft a Compelling Morally Grey Character: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Define the Character’s Core Traits

Identify Strengths and Virtues: List positive traits that make the character likable or admirable. These could include bravery, intelligence, loyalty, or compassion.

Identify Flaws and Vices: List negative traits that add complexity and realism. These could include arrogance, selfishness, impatience, or a propensity for violence.

Step 2: Establish Motivations and Backstory

Create a Detailed Backstory: Develop a background that explains why the character has their particular mix of virtues and flaws. Consider their upbringing, significant life events, and personal experiences.

Determine Core Motivations: Identify what drives the character. Is it revenge, love, ambition, survival, or something else? Motivations should be realistic and relatable.

Step 3: Develop Moral Ambiguity

Set Up Moral Dilemmas: Place your character in situations where they must make difficult choices with no clear right or wrong answer. These dilemmas should challenge their morals and reveal their complexity.

Showcase Contradictions: Allow the character to make decisions that might seem contradictory. For example, they might commit a crime to protect someone they love, revealing both a moral and an immoral side.

Step 4: Create Dynamic Relationships

Construct Meaningful Relationships: Develop relationships with other characters that highlight different aspects of your morally grey character. These relationships can help explore their multifaceted personality.

Use Relationships to Drive Conflict: Relationships can be a source of moral conflict and development. Conflicts with friends, family, or rivals can push your character to reveal their grey areas.

Step 5: Show Consequences and Growth

Illustrate the Impact of Actions: Show the real-world consequences of the character’s morally ambiguous decisions. This adds realism and stakes to the story.

Allow for Character Growth: Let your character evolve. They might become more virtuous or more corrupt over time. This evolution keeps the character dynamic and interesting.

Step 6: Balance Sympathetic and Unsympathetic Traits

Make Them Relatable: Ensure the character has traits or experiences that the audience can relate to or sympathize with, even if they do questionable things.

Maintain Complexity: Avoid making the character too sympathetic or too unsympathetic. The balance between good and bad traits should make the audience feel conflicted about the character.

Step 7: Use Subtlety and Nuance

Avoid Clear Labels: Do not overtly label the character as good or evil. Allow their actions and motivations to speak for themselves.

Employ Subtlety: Use nuanced behavior and dialogue to reveal the character’s moral complexity. Avoid heavy-handed exposition.

Step 8: Test and Refine

Seek Feedback: Share your character with others and seek feedback on their complexity and believability. Adjust based on constructive criticism.

Refine Motivations and Actions: Continuously refine the character’s motivations and actions to ensure they remain compelling and consistent throughout the story.

Example: Crafting a Morally Grey Character

Core Traits:

Strengths: Intelligent, determined, loyal.

Flaws: Arrogant, manipulative, vengeful.

Backstory:

Grew up in a tough neighborhood, witnessing crime and corruption.

Lost a loved one to a gang, fueling a desire for revenge.

Motivations:

Driven by a need to protect their remaining family and seek revenge.

Moral Dilemmas:

Joins a criminal organization to infiltrate it and bring it down from within.

Struggles with the ethical implications of committing crimes for a greater good.

Relationships:

Has a strained relationship with a sibling who disapproves of their methods.

Forms a complicated friendship with a morally upright police officer.

Consequences and Growth:

Faces the legal and emotional consequences of their actions.

Gradually questions their own morality and seeks redemption.

Balance:

Helps the community but uses unethical means.

Shows moments of kindness and ruthlessness.

Subtlety:

Reveals their inner conflict through small actions and dialogue.

Avoids overt explanations of their morality, letting the audience interpret.

By following these steps, you can create a compelling morally grey character that adds depth and intrigue to your story.

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[byoldervine]

How To Always Have Writing Ideas…

For A New Story:

1. Keep a list. Any time you have one of those sudden bursts of inspiration in the middle of writing a separate story, don’t quit your current WIP or pretend you’ll ‘just remember it’, put it into a separate list. You can always go back to this later on

2. Writing prompts. Look them up, use random word generators, pick a random object you can see, whatever helps you come up with any idea at all. Write a few paragraphs. Can it evolve from there?

3. People watch. Go to a public place and make up backstories for the strangers you come across. That man in the hat is using it to hide his elf ears. That woman with the bright pink hair didn���t dye it, she’s secretly the main character of an anime trying to dodge all the tropes and cliches. That toddler is actually a guardian angel reincarnated to watch over their new baby sibling. What brings them to this place? Where did they come from? Where are they going next?

To Continue An Existing Story:

1. Act it out. Say the words aloud, act out what your characters are doing, get props or people to act off of if you need to. See what feels like the most natural progression of the moment

2. Coffee shop AU, or other substitutional one-shot. Good for establishing dynamics between two or more characters, or even just working out a lone character’s day-to-day. Just write a few paragraphs about your characters entering a coffee shop or similar appropriate establishment/ordinary location. What do they do? What do they order to eat/drink? What do they say to each other? How do they treat the staff and other customers? If all else fails, write what they do after they leave, as if it were an ordinary day for them

3. Rubber duck it. This is something programmers use to work out where they went wrong in their code, but I’ve found it can work for figuring out story stuff as well. What you do is get a rubber duck, or any other object of focus, and start explaining your problem to it out loud. In this case you can read your chapter to the duck, or even give it the full run-down of the plot so far. Warning; side effects may include getting frustrated that the problem was right in front of you and subsequently throwing the duck

For Both:

1. Writing graveyards. I talked a bit about them in a previous post, but writing graveyards are basically just the folder you store your deleted scenes in instead of yeeting them into the void. Reread those, see if they have anything you can recontextualise or repurpose

2. Combine ideas. My WIP Byoldervine is a combination of two separate plots I had that I realised I’d be able to combine - twice. I first realised I could put together my ‘angel and demon heroes protecting humans from a war between heaven and hell’ story and my ‘quest through the fantasy realm to find the ingredients to a cure for a dying god’ story into the same universe as two sides of the same story as a duology. Then I realised I could just remove a few characters, tweak a few plot points and mash them completely together into one book. Combining them works wonders and minimises worldbuilding

3. Go out with friends or family. I guarantee that the one time you’ll be flooded with inspiration is when you don’t have an opportunity to write it down

[meanbossart]

What is your take on Astarion's relationship with his siblings?

I have put unreasonable amounts of time into thinking about what the dynamics were like during Cazador's reign in that house. I mean, imagine sharing the same tasks, bedrooms, and general experiences of abuse and duress with the same people FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS. That's absolute madness. If any of you have had experiences with co-living with family under stress for any extensive amount of time, you know very well the levels of emotional 4D chess-ing that tend to take place as a result. You end up distributing so much frustration and anger around and often onto the very same people you will ultimately seek comfort from - this is that situation but blown up to impossible proportions.

So, "strained" doesn't really do justice as a descriptor here. I believe the family had a dynamic, ever-evolving hierarchy within itself, years-worthy of time where the spawn shifted alliances and made "cliques" within themselves - rebels would evolve into pushovers and trusted friends would turn into snitches. You had endless amounts of drama within the group and flies on the walls would witness them cut each other's heads off one day and sob into one another's laps the next.

Naturally I think all of them were resistant to the concept of being a "family" at first, but it's pretty much impossible to not develop family-like ties throughout that long of a period. Following Cazador's death, I believe there would be further splintering within as some want to maintain said ties and others are eager to cut them - seeing both their siblings and the relationships themselves as yet another painful reminder of what Cazador imposed upon them.

I think Astarion falls into the latter category. If he had his way, he would never see, speak, or think of his brothers and sisters again. And while the sibling nomenclature is a deeply-rooted habit, he doesn't think it holds any legitimacy whatsoever (whether or not that's the case in his heart is another matter).

Dalyria (the moon-elf physician, whom I have come up with a story, personality, background and motivations during several long showers that might not necessarily line up with yours, so, if anything of what I'm about to say seems pulled out of a hat, it's because it was) is the opposite. She has grown attached to the constant presence of her siblings and taken a mother-goose role upon herself. With the Exception of Leonard and Violet (more on that later) she has decided they are her responsibility and wishes the group would stick together.

I like to think that there's a lot of history between those two in particular. Obviously, the interactions between Astarion and his siblings are very brief, but It's enough to run with. Dalyria shows a lot of concern and understanding towards him and even pleads when he threatens Petras' life - again, I think she did a lot of trying to pragmatically keep the peace among them and genuinely grew attached to a few - Astarion being the main one of said few. You even get the smallest hint of a on-and-off intimate relationship with the way he derisively calls her by her nickname.

Also, Astarion very occasionally showcases enough emotional maturity that I could see him latching onto the one other person around who seems to have her wits about her, but he's still flawed enough that Dalyria can think of him as a younger sibling that needs her care. Not to mention that, to me, she demonstrates a penchant for moral superiority and a dash of a machiavellian outlook, based on her diary and her completely unapologetic initiative to kill a child on the small chance it would lead her to a cure - not any child either, but Leonard's child. I can totally see Astarion sympathizing and gravitating towards someone like that.

Which brings us to the rest of the siblings - I would wager that, at least by the end of it all, Leonard and Violet were the odd-ones out. As it tends to happen within any tight-knit group, when one succeeds by stepping over the others (even if the reasons for it are justifiable) that brews a lot of resentment and eventual exclusion. Leonard not only did that, but he apparently still held onto hope of future and family outside the Szarr house; wheter or not everybody wanted out, I think a us-versus-them mentality is unavoidable under those circumstances, and Leonard was looked down upon by the others in their respective ways for what he was trying to do.

Violet just seems like she had gone a little cuckoo to me. We get very little about her, but when I think of an adult woman playing childish pranks on her roomates while you are all stuck in what's essentially a human trafficking ring... I think of a person who's either just a very silly breed of evil or who has lost touch with reality, and the latter is more interesting, imo. I think no one liked her, not only because she was a nuisance but also because she became completely emotionally untouchable. I think both Violet and Leonard are spawn who did not survive long after they were all freed.

I'll stop here before I ramble on for another 8 paragraphs about Aurelia, Yousen and Petras (Oh Petras, my beloved), but, yes, suffice to say that I believe it was kind of complicated LOL

EDIT: Not me calling Leon "Leonard" this whole post. Sorry buddy, you look like a Leonard.

[yourstardarling]

Scorpio Through The Houses: Part 1

So as I stated in my previous post, Scorpio in our charts symbolizes where you face death and drastic changes within our lives. The house Scorpio sits in shows where you will feel this energy most prominently. It also symbolizes where you are feared because of your power. As well as, where you need to be guarded and protective about your secrets. This is also a great place to look at in your birth chart if you are looking to make drastic changes in your life.

Also, a slight trigger warning because I know the topic of death is very sensitive. I am not trying to gloss over anything or undermine the effects of death. I do believe though that especially when pertaining to speaking about Scorpio, death is something we can’t avoid.

Scorpio 1st House: Your existence is filled with constant transformations. You are death itself. Scorpio in the first house creates for an individual who is always striving to evolve and change into a whole different being. However, the fixed energy of Scorpio can make this change to be internal and psychological rather than physical. When this change comes about physically though, people will notice as it is entirely different from who you were before. Some people will see you as not the same person they have met before. This should be taken as a compliment though, as it only shows the growth and progress you’ve made to grow out of your old skin. People fear or admire you because of your ability to withstand all hurdles life has thrown at you while still remaining strong. This can make others see you as a threat. Scorpio here is all about resilience and having the ability to fuel yourself again and again to come out on top. These people will face multiple challenges in life and how they maneuver through them is by peeling off old skin. Scorpio here is the embodiment of the Phoenix rising from the ashes to be reborn.

Scorpio 2nd house: Your sense of self worth and what brings you value is constantly changing. You may have faced significant financial challenges in the past that have made you keen on being on top of your financial matters. There may have been some fears of money growing up and a lack of financial security. There may have been a lack of security in general and not having adequate privacy. Eventually, you will need to learn to create a sense of security over your material possessions. By learning to get over your fears of wealth and financial stability you will gain a lot of power. Scorpio here can cause an individual to be very private when it comes to their financial matters. It can also be a significant indicator of inheriting valuable assets as well. In terms of your self worth, you keep the things that are valuable to you hidden from the outside world. This may cause other people to be skeptical of what you have to hide. May get questions about how you are able to afford your lifestyle?

Scorpio 3rd house: The voice of this individual is feared. People see how much power your voice has to be able to make things shake. These people are very cut throat. Your mind is feared because of your intellect and mental capabilities. There may have been a lot of drastic changes when it came to your education that you had to face. Getting access to education was not the easiest thing to do. You really do have a powerful voice though and a sharp mind. This is something that you need to own in order to stand in your own power, but be careful of what you say and how you say it. People will oftentimes try to manipulate your words against you. Your siblings may have feared you and could’ve had dramatic changes with them as well. You may have faced death within your relationship with siblings whether it be physical or metaphorical.

Scorpio 4th house: You’ve met death within your own home. This is really the harshest place to have Scorpio in my opinion. You may have faced a lot of drastic changes in your family dynamics. A family members death or absence could’ve played a huge part in how you were raised. Growing up may have been really intense with constant changes being thrown your way. The relationship with one of your parental figures could’ve been toxic. Your own family may have feared you and the potential you have. This could’ve led to you being shunned and being the black sheep in the family. There might’ve been a lot of secrets kept hidden from you by your family and vice versa. A lot of shadow work may need to be done surrounding your family. As you get older though, you’ll need to learn to make your home a stable place for yourself to be free and fully express your emotional needs. Having security within your own home may become a key priority. Your relationship with your family will transform over time.

Scorpio 5th house: Your talents and creative abilities are something that could’ve been hidden from you. This is where the changes come as Scorpio here can cause you to not have an idea of what interests you. There’s a need to explore multiple different outlets in order to find the things that light you up. You may be fascinated with things involving the occult, psychology, death and things considered taboo. Darker topics in life and the things others avoid can be exciting for you. Death can even be seen as something that fascinates you. Some people with this placement have fears surrounding childbirth and children. Children can be your greatest teacher in how you should make changes in your life. Taking care of a child can turn out to be extremely transformative. I’m not saying go pop out a baby though.

Scorpio 6th house: You meet death in your day to day. This means there are a lot of changes you need to face and adapt to on a daily basis. It can make you a problem solver who constantly tries to find issues that arise. However, you can have a tendency to self-destruct because of having to deal with daily pressures. This is what transforms you though. Everyday shouldn’t be the same for you and you deep down admire that. If things remain constantly the same you get sluggish and resistant towards doing anything. So change up the way you move throughout your day. Your routines are extremely powerful tools for transformation, so prioritize them in a way that resonates to you. Having terrible routines can make your self destructive tendencies more rampant. Drastic changes may occur to your health as well so be very careful of how you take care of your body. You may have some fears surrounding your own health. Remember to nourish yourself. You can also be very secretive about what you do in your day to day life.

[chaifootsteps]

strap in, this one's a long post

I had an idea of how they could fix Millie that would make her more interesting without stapling an angsty backstory onto her:

Have her marriage with Moxxie go into a bumpy patch or fall apart completely.

It's kind of a throwaway line, but Millie in Unhappy Campers points out that she's let down that Moxxie hasn't supported her half as much as she's supported him that week. She went with his stupid idea to investigate even though she spotted the guilty party immediately and she tried to help him befriend the teenagers just because his ego was hurt. And that's been their dynamic consistently throughout the show - Moxxie is the neurotic one, the one who needs reassurance and is insecure. Short of having her tell Blitzo to knock it off when he's mean to Moxxie (and he is their boss) I don't think Moxxie could ask for a more supportive wife.

So have that evolve into the problem. Have Millie have some minor frustrations that Moxxie doesn't notice or support her with, but she's constantly supporting his attempts to become a better assassin and impress her parents/Blitzo. Have Moxxie be good at romantic gestures and dates but not the emotional work of being there for her since he's always preoccupied with his own problems. Have Millie be frustrated not just with him but everyone assuming that they're just this effortlessly perfect couple and that she has no problems of her own, even though she's the one carrying a lot of the team's weight on assassinations if Blitzo and Moxxie mess up.

Have it get worse when Millie does get another external stressor - maybe she has an argument with Sallie Mae or her siblings, maybe her parents get sick or something goes sideways with the farm and she can't just go home. And right when she needs Moxxie to actually pick up some of the slack at work or at home, he isn't there for her because he's too distracted by issue of his own that's much smaller by comparison but Moxxie blowing it out of proportion gives Millie another thing to be stressed with.

Right before they have a massive fight, the relationship stresses can work in to the stol1tz plotline. Maybe explain Millie isn't as mad at Moxxie at Blitzo intruding in their relationship because she realizes he just wants what they have and can't admit it. But have Millie simultaneously start to project her own relationship problems onto Blitzo/Stolas. At first it's just the surface level similarities - Moxxie is more of a sophisticate who likes musicals and opera, just like the educated Stolas. But then she starts to see that both Stolas and Moxxie have the trait of being sweet on the surface but being all take and no give, then sensitive enough to make everyone assume Millie is the one blowing up for no reason (Moxxie does this by accident where Stolas does it habitually, of course). This actually gives Millie's relationship with Blitzo some texture, since he's trying his best to get M&M to make up because he thinks they're perfect and Millie keeps getting frustrated trying to get Blitzo to see that she's not what he's projecting onto her.

It's when she tells him all the issues with her family and how she can't deal with Moxxie's issues on top of it and she feels like she's drowing alone that it clicks for Blitzo, because that's exactly what he's going through with Stolas, who expects Blitzo to rescue him from his own problems and fulfil his romantic fantasies at all hours of the day. But it terrifies him too because if relatively nice demons like M&M can't make it work, what chance does he have?

Use this to inform her relationship with Loona, too. Without Millie there the office falls into nonstop tension. The writers said Millie is the heart - use her absence to actually show it, because everyone is just fighting constantly and there's no one to right the ship.

Maybe also interrogate the other pillars of Millie's identity. She seems self-actualised, so instead of giving her angst attack the things that makes her sure of herself. Maybe when her marriage begins to struggle her family uses it as an excuse to attack her choice of husband and her "freelance" work. Millie feels like she's failed leaving home, she should have never left the farm. She has to define herself outside of Moxxie and her job. She has to figure out a source of strength within herself. And have Sallie Mae, the one who complained about missing her, be the one to encourage to go out and look because she loves Millie selflessly enough to know she belongs in the city and wants more than staying in the Wrath ring.

And since Moxxie isn't Stolas, have him wise up, apologize and actually change to support her more and help her through whatever the challenge is she's facing. He doesn't immediately get more confident but he stops using Millie as his go-to fix and pick me up for all his problems, especially the little ones. Then they get back together just in time for a second anniversary, with the punchline being them expecting Blitzo to crash their next date - except he doesn't. Because he's learnt better than to keep doing it, and he knows he needs to work on his own relationships. But in his case, he'll soon realize when he tries to make things up with Stolas that Stolas is not Moxxie, and he should just leave since nothing short of being a slave to Stolas' every whim will be good enough. That way the show displays how love is worth fighting for with M&M, but not when abuse is involved.

I love everything about this. The character development all around, Moxxie and Millie growing as people, Blitzo growing as a person and realizing he deserves better than Stolas...even Sallie Mae gets something real and substantial to do! It's everything this show should have been!

[garpen]

Damian Wayne & Terry McGinnis

There's this tiktoker (leaf_sprout) who made a video about Jason meeting Terry McGinnis and their dynamic, which has just been making me think about the potential of Terry meeting other members of the family.

In Batman Beyond, Bruce is in his 70's. Let's just say 70 flat. In my mind, in my mind that could have the rest of the family be at these ages:

Dick (55), Jason (50), Cass (50), Tim (47), Duke (44), Damian (40), and then Terry (16).

Thinking about the ages, specifically Damian's, makes me wonder about possible dynamics between the two, and suddenly I NEED someone to write a fic about the two. Because JUST IMAGINE IT.

Damian is probably away somewhere out of the country when Brue first meets Terry. Then when Damian does meet Terry, Bruce has already decided he will take up the mantle.

By this time Damian has already decided long ago not to become Batman. Either because he chose to make his own hero identity that better reflects his personality/methods (like the rest of his siblings). Or maybe he decided that he’d rather mentor/train the nextgen of heroes since he recognizes his skills would be great being used to guide/support others (he’s trained members of the LoA, so I think it would be great to see him mentoring the younger gen like his father did with him and his siblings). Both reasons, actually, both reasons are great.

Anyway, when they first meet, Damian is of course skeptical. Damian may have helped train/mentor heroes before, but this time was different, this time it was an outsider coming into his family. He sees Terry as nothing more than a young, inexperienced hero, an outsider who hasn’t earned his place in his family (yet). To Damian, the title of Batman is not to be taken lightly or taken without the necessary dedication and an adequate amount of prep. So he tests the kid; tests his methods, decisions, and capabilities in combat and strategy. Their initial dynamic is tense because of this.

However, Terry’s determination, skills, willingness to learn and adapt, and his need to prove himself worthy of the mantle, would eventually earn Damian’s respect. This leads to Damian finding himself mentoring him (because realistically Bruce is 70 and may be able to be his guy in the chair, but the more physical training/guidance would be difficult).

Damian's training and high standards help push Terry to his limits, allowing him to grow stronger and more skilled. Whereas Terry would likely challenge Damian’s more traditional methods and ideas, leading to mutual growth between the two. Their relationship would be full of respect, mentorship, and an opportunity for emotional growth for both of them, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Eventually, as time goes on, this mentorship/dynamic could evolve with Damian taking up a paternal role as Damian starts to see parts of himself in Terry.

In this new dynamic, Damian becomes protective and concerned over Terry’s well-being, in a way a father would be, which is new to him, leading to even more growth. Terry’s youthfulness bring out a softer side to Damian. Damian, in turn, provides wisdom, experience, and a guiding hand in his journey, giving Terry a strong and reliable person to depend on.

Together they work on having Terry re-build the legacy of Batman.

Anyways I'm kinda just in love with the idea now of the two meeting and developing a father son/relationship (despite them being technically siblings).

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🌸 Persephone: The Queen of the Underworld in Astrology 🌸

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Asteroid Persephone (399) represents the cycles of life, transformation, rebirth, and the balance between light and darkness. In Greek mythology, Persephone was abducted by Hades and became the Queen of the Underworld, symbolizing both innocence and sovereignty. Her dual life—split between the surface world and the underworld—reflects themes of change, transformation, and the integration of shadow and light within ourselves.

In your birth chart, Persephone’s placement can show where you undergo deep cycles of growth, where you may feel caught between opposing forces, and how you can integrate both innocence and wisdom into your life.

🌑 Persephone in the Houses 🌑

Persephone in the 1st House:

You embody the contrast of light and dark in your identity. You may feel drawn to transform yourself throughout life, going through profound cycles of change. Your appearance or persona could reflect this duality—balancing innocence and wisdom, or light and shadow. There’s a power in your ability to renew and evolve as you navigate life’s phases.

Persephone in the 2nd House:

Your relationship with money, possessions, and self-worth may go through cycles of abundance and lack. You might find yourself going through phases of attachment and detachment from material things. Persephone here challenges you to find a balance between the physical and spiritual value of what you possess and what you need to feel secure.

Persephone in the 3rd House:

Your communication style and thought processes may reflect dualities—light and dark, depth and surface-level thinking. You might feel caught between optimism and skepticism when processing information. Persephone here could also indicate profound transformations in your relationship with siblings or neighbors, requiring a deeper understanding of both sides of the story.

Persephone in the 4th House:

Deep cycles of transformation within the home and family environment are emphasized. You may feel pulled between familial duties and personal autonomy, echoing Persephone’s balance between the surface world and the underworld. This placement suggests significant emotional transformation through your family or upbringing, with the potential for profound healing.

Persephone in the 5th House:

You may experience dualities in creative expression, romance, or your relationship with children. One part of you seeks fun and lightness, while another is drawn to intensity and depth in these areas. Romantic relationships could involve power dynamics, or you might find yourself transforming through creative projects that require deep self-reflection.

Persephone in the 6th House:

Your daily routines, work, and health are areas where you might feel drawn into cycles of burnout and renewal. You may need to balance duty and service with personal well-being. Persephone in this house suggests that your work may involve transformative healing, whether through the care of others or through changes in your own physical health.

Persephone in the 7th House:

Relationships and partnerships are areas where deep transformation is key. You may feel caught between wanting intimacy and fearing it, or between lighthearted connection and profound commitment. Persephone in the 7th House suggests that your partnerships might have a fated or karmic quality, often leading to transformative experiences.

Persephone in the 8th House:

Persephone is at home in the 8th House, which rules transformation, death, and rebirth. Here, you are likely to undergo significant metamorphoses in areas of shared resources, intimacy, or deep psychological exploration. You may be drawn to taboo subjects or feel like you're continuously transforming through your intimate relationships or spiritual experiences.

Persephone in the 9th House:

Your worldview, beliefs, or education might be characterized by profound changes and shifts in perspective. You may experience periods where your philosophical or spiritual beliefs take deep turns, challenging you to integrate different viewpoints or phases of life. Travel and higher learning could be transformative experiences for you.

Persephone in the 10th House:

Your public image or career may go through dramatic shifts, with you rising into powerful roles after periods of obscurity or challenges. You may need to balance ambition with the recognition that your career is part of a larger cycle of growth and renewal. Persephone here could indicate a need to step into leadership roles, especially in transformative fields.

Persephone in the 11th House:

Friendships, social circles, and your connection to the collective could go through cycles of detachment and re-engagement. You might feel like an outsider at times, only to return to a position of influence within your community. Persephone here suggests that your role in social groups is one of transformational leadership or helping others navigate cycles of change.

Persephone in the 12th House:

Persephone in the 12th House speaks to deep, unconscious transformation. You may feel drawn to explore hidden aspects of yourself or spiritual realms, where cycles of isolation and re-emergence play a major role. This placement can indicate a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical, as well as periods of withdrawal that lead to profound spiritual growth.

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YOUNG DONNIE BARKSDALE HEADCANONS

ִ ˙ ✩°˖🍂⋆｡˚ Note: contains upsetting and distressing themes involving teen suicide, murder, abuse and parental neglect. This is angsty as hell, fellas :(

Note ii: I do not intend to romanticise or excuse any of the following, these are merely thoughts and ideas inspired works of fiction. I do not support or defend men like Donnie in the real world. If you think the following will be upsetting or triggering, I strongly advice not reading. You are responsible for your own choices. Thank you!

I’m using Keanu’s character Matt from the film River’s Edge as inspiration and a template for my headcanons for young Donnie Barksdale.

Family Dynamics

➤ Donnie never had a proper father figure in his life growing up and he never knew his real father.

➤ His mother suffered with alcoholism, leading to her neglecting him and his younger siblings.

➤ She would drift between different relationships, often with toxic boyfriends that Donnie would frequently get into verbal or physical fights with in an attempt to defend/protect his mother and younger siblings.

➤ As the oldest sibling, he felt responsible and pressured to fulfill a paternal role for his younger sister and brother.

➤ Prematurely stepping into this paternal role, without any healthy or positive guidance to draw from, meant Donnie didn’t possess the emotional maturity needed in order to fill that role properly.

➤ Donnie received little to no experience of healthy discipline himself growing up, which resulted in him mimicking the only discipline he ever experienced, which came from his mother’s toxic boyfriends.

➤ His first experience of using violence and aggression as a form of control and punishment began with his younger brother.

➤ When his younger brother started heading into a rebellious and reckless phase, without any sign of growing out of it, Donnie attempted to take control of his behaviour by using violence and aggression.

➤ Donnie’s softer side came out towards his little sister, the youngest sibling. He tried to be more protective and nurturing towards her. Despite his intentions being good natured, his attempts to overcompensate for the emotional and physical neglect she faced from their mother, lead to his protectiveness over his sister to become increasingly more controlling.

➤ This overprotectiveness would later extended to his romantic relationships with women and evolve into more possessive and controlling behaviour.

➤ Because Donnie never had a proper, healthy role model to look up to, he was never taught how to properly manage his emotions, leading to an inability to manage conflicts healthily.

His Friends Influence

➤ Donnie’s high school friend group became the only male influences in his life he had any positive association with. His friends were the only thing he had to fill the emotional voids within his life, this made the sense of brotherhood he felt he had developed with them incredibly sacred to him, something which he would protect no matter what.

➤ His loyalty to his friends was put to the ultimate test when one of his friends, John, murdered his girlfriend, Jamie. Donnie was pressured by his friend group to stay quiet in order to protect John.

➤ This had an everlasting detrimental impact to Donnie’s moral compass and desensitise him to violence, especially violence against women.

➤ The fear of losing the only sense of belonging he ever had on top of his fear of abandonment was enough to convince him to overlook John’s crime.

➤ This is the point in Donnie’s life where loyalty vs betrayal became more important to him than right vs wrong.

Prospects and Substance Abuse

➤ Struggling in school would often lead to Donnie skipping class or not showing up to school altogether. His poor performance in high school, on top of the poor amount of opportunities in his rural town, left Donnie with very few options.

➤ Donnie was already pretty disillusioned by life at a relatively young age, due to the lack of opportunities in his rural town and any dream of escapism he had seemed unattainable.

➤ He would smoke weed with his friends when they skipped school and when Donnie became older and accepted any, usually low-paying and physically demanding, job he could find, he would turn to alcohol and other harder substances as a coping mechanisms and a form of escapism.

➤ His drinking and substance abuse would only contribute to his violent and abusive behaviour.

His Sister’s Suicide

➤ Matt was in his mid to late twenties when his little sister took her own life. She was still only a teenager. She was struggling to cope with her own issues that developed from growing up within her toxic and dysfunctional family dynamic.

➤ At this point in his life, Donnie was already struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse as a coping mechanisms for his unfulfilling life, but it would become far worse after losing his sister.

➤ None of his romantic relationships were ever healthy, thanks to a combination of factors such as his abandonment issues, his relationship with violence and his inability to handle his emotions in a healthy manner (to name a few.)

➤ Most of his relationships failed because any potential threat to the relationship or lack of control triggered his anger and insecurities, usually caused by his jealousy or controlling behaviour.

➤ But losing his sister only worsened his toxic and unhealthy behaviour within his romantic relationships.

➤ He would cling tighter to his partners than ever before and that would manifest as manipulation and control. He would isolate his partner from their friends and family, forcing them to be completely reliant on him. Any hint of disloyalty or emotional distance from his partner would trigger violent outbursts.

➤ Donnie views his sister’s death as another one of his failures in life. Blaming himself for not protecting her enough, even though his protection of her had already developed into something that was toxic and overbearing, unknowingly contributing to the number of issues his sister was struggling to cope with.

➤ Donnie always perceived his intentions towards his sister to be good natured, as that’s how they began and honestly she was the one person he genuinely loved the most. Although he never learnt how to nurture and maintain healthy feelings and emotions, resulting in them all becoming warped and toxic. In his mind, he never hurt his sister or contributed to her turmoil.

➤ Therefore, when she took her own life, part of him saw it as a betrayal after all the sacrifices he made to protect her.

➤ The fragile relationship Donnie developed with masculinity, due to the major influences from his high school friends, his mother’s toxic boyfriend’s and the old rural town’s dated attitudes, left him unable to process his grief in a healthy manner—perceiving sadness as weakness. His grief would instead be channelled in bouts of uncontrollable anger and deep, depressive episodes.

Jamie and Jessica parallels

➤ When Jessica’s body is pulled from Donnie’s lake, it gives him flashbacks to seeing Jamie’s body at the river’s edge.

➤ When Donnie becomes a suspect and later charged with Jessica’s murder, questions about his involvement in Jamie’s murder resurface.

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It's for SaNami shippers and LuNami shippers, that Sanji and Nami will really end up together, NOT Luffy and Nami‼️ Here's why 👇🏻

Let's deep dive this blog...

First of all, Try to understand the meaning of "CARE TAKING" and "LOVE"... And find it's difference...

Caretaking and love are related but distinct concepts:

*Caretaking*:

- Involves providing support, assistance, and protection for someone's physical, emotional, or practical needs.

- Can be driven by a sense of responsibility, duty, or compassion.

- May not necessarily involve deep emotional attachment or intimacy.

- Can be a one-way action, where one person provides care without expecting reciprocation.

Examples of Care taking:

1. Makino (Shanks affair) takes care of Luffy, Ace and Sabo as motherly care affection

2. Zoro and Robin takes care of Chopper as Brotherly and Motherly care affection towards him.

3. Vinsmoke Sora (Sanji's mother) and Vinsmoke Reiju takes care Sanji

4. Dracule Mihawk takes care of Perona. A Father to Daughter like caring

*Love*:

- Encompasses a deep emotional connection, attachment, and affection for someone.

- Involves mutual understanding, respect, and acceptance.

- Can take many forms, including romantic love, familial love, or platonic love.

- Typically involves a strong desire for the other person's happiness, well-being, and presence in one's life.

Examples of Love:

1. Boa Hancock showing romantic interest towards Luffy. She supports him whatever he likes to do. AN UNCONTROLLABLE FORCE‼️

Key differences:

- Caretaking focuses on providing support, while love emphasizes emotional connection and attachment.

- Caretaking can be a choice, whereas love often feels like an uncontrollable force.

- Caretaking may not necessarily imply a deep emotional investment, whereas love typically does.

In this context of Sanji and Nami's relationship, Sanji's initial caretaking behavior towards Nami (e.g., cooking for her, protecting her) gradually evolves into romantic love, showcasing the blurred lines between these two concepts. Nami was also slowly burning romantic feelings towards Sanji after evolving their relationship over the years...

In the case of Luffy and Nami, their relationship is rooted in caretaking, friendship, and deep affection, but not romantic love.

Luffy's caretaking:

- Luffy looks out for Nami's well-being, protects her, and values her as a dear friend and crewmate.

- He trusts her implicitly and relies on her expertise and guidance.

- Luffy's actions towards Nami are driven by his strong sense of loyalty, friendship, and responsibility.

Absence of romantic love:

- Luffy doesn't exhibit romantic feelings towards Nami; his focus is on their friendship and adventures together.

- Nami, too, views Luffy as a close friend and captain, rather than a romantic partner.

Their bond is built on mutual trust, respect, and a deep emotional connection, but it remains platonic. This dynamic allows them to maintain a strong, supportive relationship without romantic entanglements, focusing on their shared goals and adventures as part of the Straw Hat Pirates.

First of all, Are you a Male or Female?

Do you have siblings OR you were born alone? Have you experienced or seen siblings bond?

1. If you are born as a Male, do you have elder sister or younger sister?

2. If you are born as a Female, do you have elder brother or younger brother?

HOW DO YOU TREAT THEM? WHEN YOU GREW UP TOGETHER, WILL YOU MARRY YOUR OWN SIBLING AND LIVE FOREVER LIKE THAT⁉️

You may have got my point from these above questions, right⁉️

THIS IS CALLED "SIBLINGS-BOND"‼️CARING, PROTECTING AND SOMETIMES FIGHTING EACH OTHER IS INCLUDED ‼️ NO ROMANTIC INTEREST IS HAPPENING BETWEEN SIBLINGS ‼️ COUPLES HAVE ALL THE ABOVE, EXCLUDING FIGHTING ‼️

Same concept is happening between Luffy and Nami. They are like siblings to each other‼️

Even I have an elder sister, we both have same age difference gap like Luffy and Nami. We care, protect, sometimes fight, BUT NO ROMANTIC INTEREST ‼️

Here's a breakdown of romantic love, platonic love, and familial love:

*Romantic Love*

_Definition:_ Intimate, passionate, and committed love between partners, often with a desire for physical and emotional union.

_Characteristics:_

1. Emotional intensity

2. Physical attraction

3. Intimacy

4. Commitment

5. Vulnerability

_Examples:_

1. Sanji and Nami (One Piece)

2. Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)

3. Tony and Pepper (Iron Man)

*Platonic Love*

_Definition:_ Deep, non-romantic affection and connection between friends, devoid of physical attraction.

_Characteristics:_

1. Emotional support

2. Trust

3. Shared interests

4. Loyalty

5. Mutual respect

_Examples:_

1. Luffy and Nami (One Piece)

2. Frodo and Sam (The Lord of the Rings)

3. Harry and Hermione (Harry Potter)

*Familial Love*

_Definition:_ Unconditional love and bond between family members, often rooted in shared history and responsibility.

_Characteristics:_

1. Unconditional acceptance

2. Loyalty

3. Protection

4. Sacrifice

5. Emotional connection

_Examples:_

1. Nami and Belle-Mère (One Piece)

2. The Weasleys (Harry Potter)

3. The Skywalker family (Star Wars)

*Key differences:*

1. Romantic love: Focuses on intimacy, physical attraction, and partnership.

2. Platonic love: Emphasizes friendship, shared experiences, and emotional support.

3. Familial love: Centers on unconditional acceptance, loyalty, and responsibility.

*Overlapping emotions:*

1. Affection

2. Loyalty

3. Emotional connection

These emotions can exist across multiple types of love, blurring boundaries.

*Complexities:*

1. Ambiguous relationships (e.g., friends-to-lovers)

2. Unrequited love

3. Love triangles

Real-life relationships often defy categorization, making love complex and multifaceted.

Romantic love can evolve into familial love.

This transition can occur due to various circumstances:

1. Long-term commitment: Romantic partners becoming like family.

2. Shared experiences: Building a deep emotional connection.

3. Life changes: Having children, growing older together.

4. Shift in emotions: Prioritizing comfort, trust, and stability.

Signs of romantic-to-familial love transition:

1. Reduced romantic intensity

2. Increased emphasis on emotional support

3. Deepening sense of familiarity and comfort

4. Shared responsibilities and routines

Examples:

1. Married couples transitioning from passionate romance to a deep, comfortable partnership.

2. Long-term partners adopting a more sibling-like or platonic relationship.

In One Piece:

Sanji and Nami's relationship: Their connection is evolving from romantic to familial.

Factors influencing this transition:

1. Personal growth

2. Life experiences

3. Changing priorities

4. Emotional maturity

Romantic love can transform into familial love, but:

1. The emotional connection remains strong.

2. The relationship's foundation remains intact.

If you are thinking about sacrificing in romantic relationships,

Yes, sacrifice is often a crucial aspect of romantic-to-familial love relationships.

Sacrifices in romantic relationships:

1. Compromising personal desires

2. Prioritizing partner's needs

3. Emotional support and understanding

4. Shared responsibilities

As romantic love transitions to familial love:

1. Selfless acts become more instinctive

2. Prioritizing each other's well-being

3. Unconditional acceptance and support

4. Emotional sacrifices for the other's happiness

Example in One Piece:

Sanji sacrificing his own needs for Nami's happiness.

Types of sacrifices:

1. Emotional: Suppressing personal feelings for the other's benefit.

2. Material: Giving up possessions or comforts.

3. Time: Prioritizing the relationship over personal interests.

4. Personal growth: Adjusting goals or aspirations.

Sacrifices demonstrate:

1. Depth of love and commitment

2. Unconditional acceptance

3. Emotional maturity

4. Strength of the bond

However, healthy relationships require:

1. Mutual sacrifices

2. Open communication

3. Emotional support

4. Respect for personal boundaries

Unbalanced sacrifices can lead to:

1. Resentment

2. Burnout

3. Emotional exhaustion

If you are wondering about Nami risking her life for Luffy, it is an example of:

*Familial/Platonic Love*

Nami's actions demonstrate:

1. Deep care and concern

2. Loyalty and commitment

3. Selfless protection

This is a testament to the strong familial bonds within the Straw Hat Pirates, not specifically romantic-to-familial love.

To clarify, examples of romantic-to-familial love sacrifices might include:

1. Sanji adjusting his flirtatious nature to prioritize Nami's comfort.

2. Nami putting Sanji's needs before her own, showcasing emotional maturity.

Sanji's qualities to become a perfect husband for Nami:

*Positive traits:*

1. Romanticism: Sanji's chivalrous and romantic nature.

2. Emotional intelligence: Understanding and empathetic.

3. Loyalty: Devoted to his loved ones.

4. Protectiveness: Willing to risk himself for others.

5. Kindness: Gentle and caring.

6. Humor: Can lighten the mood with humor.

7. Ambition: Driven to achieve his dreams.

*Personal growth:*

1. Emotional vulnerability: Opens up to those close.

2. Self-awareness: Recognizes his flaws and improves.

3. Empathy: Understands others' perspectives.

*Cooking and nurturing:*

1. Culinary skills: Provides sustenance and comfort.

2. Caregiving: Tends to others' physical and emotional needs.

*Ideal husband material:*

1. Communicative: Expresses feelings and listens.

2. Supportive: Encourages partner's goals and dreams.

3. Trustworthy: Reliable and faithful.

4. Patient: Understands and accommodates partner's needs.

*Areas for improvement:*

1. Impulsiveness: Acts on emotions without thinking.

2. Overprotectiveness: Can be overly possessive.

3. Emotional instability: Struggles with self-control.

*Nami's influence:*

1. Encourages Sanji's emotional growth.

2. Helps balance his impulsiveness.

3. Appreciates his kindness and loyalty.

Sanji's development:

Throughout the series, Sanji learns to:

1. Balance emotions and reason.

2. Prioritize relationships.

3. Refine his cooking skills.

Sanji's qualities as a perfect husband, even more in expanded form:

_Financial stability:_

1. Successful chef and restaurateur (Baratie).

2. Resourceful and frugal (manages resources efficiently).

3. Provider (supports his loved ones).

_Supporter:_

1. Encourages partner's goals and dreams.

2. Offers emotional support and guidance.

3. Helps partner overcome challenges.

_Money saving mindset:_

1. Frugal and responsible with finances.

2. Plans for the future (saves for important goals).

3. Avoids unnecessary expenses.

_Lover:_

1. Romantic and passionate.

2. Affectionate and intimate.

3. Emotionally vulnerable.

_Caretaker:_

1. Nurturing and supportive.

2. Attentive to partner's needs.

3. Provides comfort and solace.

_Protector:_

1. Defends partner from harm.

2. Ensures partner's safety and well-being.

3. Willing to make sacrifices.

Sanji demonstrates these qualities:

1. Financial stability: Supports Nami and the Straw Hats.

2. Supporter: Encourages Nami's dreams and helps her overcome past traumas.

3. Money saving mindset: Manages Baratie's finances efficiently.

4. Lover: Shows affection and intimacy with Nami.

5. Caretaker: Tends to Nami's emotional needs.

6. Protector: Risks himself to protect Nami and the Straw Hats.

Ideal husband material:

Sanji's development showcases:

1. Emotional maturity.

2. Financial responsibility.

3. Supportive nature.

4. Romanticism.

5. Protective instincts.

Nami's influence:

Helps Sanji refine these qualities, fostering:

1. Emotional growth.

2. Financial stability.

3. Supportive partnership.

Their relationship:

Demonstrates a healthy, loving partnership.

With these qualities and growth, Sanji becomes an ideal husband material for Nami.

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Yuji/Sukuna/Choso Familiy & Sibling Dynamics Headcanons.

(this is old but imma post it anyway)

BIRTH ORDER & AGE

First, let’s address their birth order. So Choso is born first (obviously) followed by Sukuna and then Yuji. Ironically, they do possess many of the stereotypical personality traits we associate with your birth order:

First Born Choso (Second Parent/Older Sibling Curse): a severe case of “neglected older sibling syndrome”, overachiever/perfectionist/hyper independent, parental figure, difficulty expressing emotions properly, responsible. 25-26 yo.

(Cursed) Black Sheep Middle Child Sukuna: “unloved” child, when I mean black sheep I mean in a VERY bad way, isolated by age since Yuji is too young and Choso too old, independent, Rebellious as fuck, lone wolf, overall red flag, 19-21 yo.

Favorite Maknae/Golden Child Yuji: Obvious favorite child (by parents and siblings), charming, outgoing, creative, social butterfly, often needs reassurance, 15-16yo.

They used to be 5 siblings but the other 2 passed away (Kechizu and Eso), leaving only these 3. Their parents' history is a bit unknown and complicated since they are a reunified family.

Yuji and Sukuna’s dad raised them during their diaper years but that’s all before he passed away. As for their mom, she vanished without a trace, so they don’t remember much of her. Since she was their father’s second wife it didn’t affect as much either. This other mother who birthed Chosos and their two other brothers is also mysterious since they as well don’t know a lot about her either.

They all most of their care under Yuji/Sukuna’s grandad care but the old man couldn’t wait for them to reach the age right age to get out of his house especially Sukuna with all the trouble he caused. Meanwhile Choso was abroad working as a model, but then grandad passed away, he came back to take full responsibility of his only brothers left meanwhile Sukuna who just got released from prison/juvi went his own way.

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First Born Second Parent Choso

As I mentioned before Choso has always been the most responsible type, but it is not completely true. When he left the household first, he went on a self-discovery quest. He tried different avenues for his life and made a decent of money as a legit model. Away from his family's eyes and under different stress, he got involved in various types of hard drugs that scarred his eyes permanently.

Grandad’s death motivated him to get clean and get his act together to take of Yuji. The passing of his brothers pained him the most and their grandfather’s death made him feel like he was abandoning Yuji by being away and leaving him alone for his selfish ambitions. He now works 2 jobs, one in data entry and another in graphic design.

He will not mention while being overseas, how he got mixed up with a weird crowd and witnessed darks things. Aside from a satanic cult and people with supernatural abilities, a man named Kenjaku seriously claimed to be Yuji’s mom. What?

Choso spoils Yuji to the fullest. He appreciates how Yuji genuinely looks up to him and respects his quirky/edgy personality and looks. Sukuna will never admit it, but he is envious of their close relationship/bond to the point of being a full-blown hater. Since their toddler days, he did all he could to destroy it while hating being associated with his two brothers.

Cursed Black Sheep Middle Child Sukuna

Well well… it seems like he always was like this vindictive evil ass kid. Since his younger years, he contrasted Yuji’s bubbly and sweet personality with his cruel and harsh tendencies.

Going from hurting kids in pre-school and middle school to beating up twice his height and weight in high school and beyond, he seemed like a typical hyperactive mean little kid, but it evolved into something sinister.

His room is a constant mess. Smells of weed, piles of clothes, and IS THAT A REAL SWORD AND A KNIFE COLLECTION ON THE WALL?!? He hides handguns and military grade snipers under his bed.

As I said, he got tattoos OVERNIGHT, many suspected he joined a gang around the age of 15 yo, the same period when he was hopping from one problematic situation to another. Getting kicked out of high school many times to end up in an alternative school (which he ran away from btw). In reality, he was a gang leader and already made a name for himself with few bodies under his belt.

At 17 yo, he was sent to juvie/prison, during that time nobody knew where he was and what he was doing. Cutting ties with him was not difficult, it almost felt like a relief since he has been exponentially wilding out since Choso left.

“I’m not gonna babysit you, bye.” He told Yuji, Before he vanished without a trace, leaving his younger brother alone behind. It's not like Yuji couldn’t survive without him (not going to happen with Choso constantly sending money from abroad). Their landlord exploited the teenager’s situation and kicked Yuji out of their apartment. Luckily Nanami was there to help….

Sukuna is the type to:

Blast his music with 1000% volume in his trap car windows wide open.

He tried to do a drive-by on Yuji and Megumi

Sneak out of his bedroom by the window

Matter of fact, many people will try to beat up Yuji thinking it’s him. Luckily Megumi is with him and the boy can defend himself

After moving into Nanami’s house, Yuji can live a normal life for a while. but 2-3 years later Sukuna shows up unannounced as if he hasn’t been missing for all this time saying “Yeah, I was in jail.”. nobody can verify this information.

He is by definition the male counterpart of baddies/city girls/bad girls of the world. And attracts them. He would sleep with them. According to rumors and a lot of “He Said, She said” saying he ate some of past his girlfriend’s kids. But always keep in mind he cares NOTHING about ANY women.

You can catch him at your local Travis Scott concert casually engaging in devil worship. Meanwhile Yuji in content forcing Nobara and Megumi to go see Megan Thee Stallion. Luckily Gojo and Todo are fans as well.

Sukuna is somewhere in the rough parts of town in a busted basement apartment with some white haired girl.

How is this man still breathing or standing when you can only see him eat Mcdonalds and Taco Bell.

Nanami raised his voice against him after he tried to sneak up on his wife during the night (You look delicious, come here!). This added to the months of Nanami being on high alert 24/7. He had to add locks to all bedrooms’ doors fearing he would attempt to kill everyone during the “ungodly hours of the night”

Sukuna listens to drill/Trap Rap. The hardcore type (anything adjacent to Baby Khia)

(NSFW) This guy has an unhealthy obsession with Megumi Fushiguro (it’s about to get devious…) he goes on and stalks the boy and pulls on him like;

 “Why don’t you join my gang my sweet little Fushiguro?” “We would make a perfect duo together, forget about my goofy ass brother” “I jerk off thinking about you” “Let me lick your feet”

Yuji got beat up bad the first and only time he asked why does Sukuna wears long pointy acrylic nails.

Sukuna is a proud cop hater; he’ll eat them for lunch.

He also commits armed robbery/home invasion without a mask and STILL not getting caught.

Favorite Maknae Golden Child Yuji

he is the type seriously ate glue as a kid

Was and still is a hardcore otaku especially when it comes to music and dances. His anime impressions are legendary.

Yuji has a weird habit of being extra touchy with the adults he is attached to, especially with hugs and burying his head in their chest. (mainly with Nanami & Choso). Nanami WARNED him not to do it with his wife or he will have to kill him. Himself.

His room is full of posters.

Will eat ANYTHING.

[dandelion-wings]

“oedipus "complex"? i actually find it quite simple”- you, reblogging scara x nahida and then a post about how theyre like a mother and son right after

I mean, yes, actually. They're both theoretically immortal beings; any relationship can grow and change, they have an extra-long period of time for it to do so in, and that's one plausible way their relationship could evolve in the long term. If Nahida does socialize him properly then Wanderer isn't going to need a parent-figure forever, and Nahida is visibly older, within the artstyle, in that comic, so they've presumably both grown up and out of that old dynamic. And it's cute.

But also, in a broader sense: I like seeing, reading, and writing multiple versions if character dynamics. I like a sibling vibe from Amber and Eula, and Diluc and Kaeya, and frequently lean into that vibe for those; I also enjoy other people's Eula/Amber and Diluc/Kaeya, and have occasionally written both. I like both Xiao/Zhongli and dad!Zhongli with grumpy son Xiao; they both have fun dimensions to them. And it turns out I like Nahida/Wanderer, at least as that artist did it, along with more maternal Nahida takes. The fun thing about fandom and fanworks is that you can take what we get from canon, go in a dozen conflicting directions, and get interesting developments out of all of them! I'm in fandom for the range of possibilities, not to be locked into merely one of them by having reblogged it first.

[coff-in]

hii, I had made a request earlier but idk if you had got it, so I'm writing again just to be safe.

earlier I had a thought about how would Andrew be with a overly affectionate younger brother(reader)...? Like Andy and said younger brother would be cuddling on the couch watching some shitty movie Ashley had put on and she keeps glancing over to keep tabs on Andy and their her older siblings, knowing she can't do anything about it. So later that night when Andy gets his "nightmares" he crawls into his younger brothers bed while he's still awake because he can't sleep, so reader starts teasing Andy, and they take it from there 🤭

notes from coff-in: I DID GET YOUR PREVIOUS ASK AND IM KEEPING IT FOREVER!!! /positive what's better than incest? therapy and gay incest. LET ANDREW AND ASHLEY BE BI OR SOMETHING PLEASE!!! sorry. i'm losing myself rn, please enjoy what i have cooked up. this is also a ramble, i'm in a rambling mood rn

[masc] reader-insert, [reader] is younger than ashley by about one year, NSFW, incest, dry-humping

omg imagine if andrew liked boys :3 that's it send tweet. i wonder if andrew would have conflicting emotions about his feelings towards his brother since that's his brother you know? like, especially if he still has his incestuous feelings towards ashley, would he feel bad if he had them towards [reader], too? god, he is such a sis/sibcon. just some food for thought you know? (especially if he's dating julia around this time, omg. he goes on dates with julia while thinking about ashley or something and when he's at home he's getting real close and comfy with his baby brother-- poor julia)

i think an overly affectionate (especially physically) little brother would be kinda perfect for andrew. he definitely shows his love threw physical touch whether it's playing with his hair or holding his hand or pulling him close. there's also that added layer to their dynamic that they're both boys/guys, there's nothing wrong with them being shirtless or naked in the same room with each other and such. andrew could brush off their closeness as just them being brothers, this is normal for them cause they're brothers, nothing weird about this at all.

ashley being jelly of her baby bro is so silly to me omg. she presses herself to andrew's other side while they all watch a movie together but she still glances at andrew's arm draped around [reader], playing with his hair, or how [reader]'s probably laying his head on andrew's lap. ashley's not mad (maybe a little concerned because if andrew is exclusively attracted to guys that could be an avenue of control she loses access to) but she's letting it be known that she wants attention too.

later that night, [reader]'s in bed probably just staring at the ceiling or listening to the clock tick by to try to go to sleep. he looks over and sees andrew standing above them and he automatically lifts up his blanket to welcome him under. andrew encompasses [reader] in his arms and holds himself close to him while [reader] teases him, "do you need your little brother to help you sleep? poor andrew, it's okay. i'm here for you." and then, AND THEN AND THEN AND THEN

[reader] places a little kiss on his cheek. "there, there. all better, see?"

andrew is just like "wh-what the fuck? you can't just--" "why not? it's just a little kiss on the cheek. moms and dads give kisses on the cheek in movies." AAAUGH!!! love them love them love them. the cuddling turns into like a light makeout session, with [reader] and andrew kissing each other anywhere BUT the lips. just light pecks here and there, you know like brothers do.

time passes of them doing this and it evolves into rubbing against each other. at some point whenever andrew lets go and just fucking admits that he's a little incestuous freak (non-derogatory) he just starts humping [reader]. first while they're laying next to each other spooning but one point he gets on top of him and starts humping him like a dog, "ah- ugh- good boy... fuck..." "doesn't this feel better, andrew?" "yeah... it feels- uhg-- much much better now."

im absolute shit with dialogue but please see my vision, i beg of you. also thank you for bringing this to me. this was honestly so delicious

(no joke while writing this i was listening to an audio from reddit about a femboy little brother being used as a substitute for his big brother's girlfriend and OH MY GOODNESS)

embrace and indulge

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coff-in

[caturnmoon]

Hi,

Could you do your interpretation of Sagittarius Sun, Sagittarius Moon and Scorpio Rising?🌸

Greetings! 👽

🐎Sagittarius 🌙:

Having your moon in the 9th zodiac sign of the archer can point towards an individual who deals with their emotions and matters of emotional security in a direct straightforward fashion. Not one to beat around the bush, this is a person who likes to “clear the air” so to speak when it comes to matters of their inner world and even familial terms since the moon/IC can elaborate upon the home life (especially maternal influence) as well. Or on the polar opposite spectrum (sag is ruled by Jupiter and expansion/excess) a tendency for emotional avoidance. Seeking escape in conflict when the going gets tough as a way to cope with feelings/matters that require facing to resolve. For the most part, those with this placement in their moon are emotionally direct looking to see the bigger picture and see the best in people; including themselves. Since Jupiter at its most evolved symbolizes the sage/mentor, you could have been the eldest sibling or your parents and specifically your mother figure with this placement could have placed this responsibility on you in the family dynamic. There could be a tendency towards impatience with conflicts and glossing over negative situations with positivity since sag is the eternal optimist, always seeking a bigger and better horizon. You could’ve also dreamt of leaving home at a young age if your moon has some tense aspects. Emotional avoidance is also a possibility with this placement. But you are always one that others can count on for advice and wisdom, infusing your advice with optimism and endless potential. Emotional freedom is equivalent to the air you breathe and you believe that everyone should receive that freedom in their lives. This is your emotional currency and security.

🐎Sagittarius ☀️:

With your sun touched by Jupiter, it will expand upon these themes of your ego whilst infusing them with Jupiterian values. Such as a thirst to acquire knowledge and the philosophy of life. You will be seen by others as a student of life. This will be a role you will grow to identify with over time and will just get stronger with your life path. Travel could appeal to you as well and you will be seen as someone with an insatiable curiosity and thirst for adventure! The house that your sun is in will dictate how these themes will be more focused and utilized through your identity/ego (sun). But overall, sag suns are known to be boisterous, extroverted, jovial, direct, and the life of any party.

🦂Scorpio ⬆️:

The ascendant encompasses your first house and how you are physically seen by others. I like to think of it as the “first impression” placement of your chart. It’s your mask. With yours being in the plutonic Scorpio, you come off a loner that has a powerful presence to others. You prefer to observe first then open up to others slowly over time in social settings, keeping you cards close to you until revealing more. You have a laser sharp gaze regardless of your eye color and this is most likely a prominent feature of yours. Your presence is naturally “dark”. Not in an evil or bad way but when you walk in a room people sit up straight and notice this about you. Scorpio rules personal power and you physically exude this. Your confidence is quiet and doesn’t need to be loud like other signs like Leo. It speaks for itself and can be unsettling to some. This is such a wonderful placement and depicts a wonderfully deep and intense person underneath an otherwise stoic placid exterior.

I hope this helps! 🫶🏼✨