#titans s2

[totonieee]

Trying to capture in my own art style (or habit?

[cleverbones-butalsodumbaf]

Rewatching Titans for a school project and S2 Jason got me simping all over again like damn

[dcfanforever]

Overall, I love Jason Todd and Dick Grayson's brotherly relationship.

But I hate it in Titans. (The tv show).

Personally, I thought Titans did Jason's character (psychology, at least) pretty well. But they also put him in a group made up of volatile idiots and three (four if you count Jay,) confused children. And also Kori, but she was off doing her own thing a lot of the time.

And this is my thinking/reasoning. A lot of it involves season 2, episode 4.

1. The personality Jason showed them was mostly a coping mechanism. His brashness, "I don't care thing" was a front he put up due to fear and insecurity (I might make a post more on this). And no one tried to look closer. You see it when he was opening up to Rose before the reveal that she was work with Slade.

2. Dick Grayson is the first Robin, trained by Bruce "World's Greatest Detective/Batman" Wayne so there's no excuse for letting everyone blame Jason in s2e4. First of all, the only accusation with any logic behind it was Rachel's. And I can understand why she thought it was him. But the rest were literally impossible. He never knew Aqualad. I doubt he'd even heard of him at this point. And he damn well didn't no a random ass obscure fact about his relationship with Donna to put that orange soda in there. And Hank definitely didn't open up to Jason about his damn drinking issues for Jason to have done that shit either.

And what's actually happening? That's one of the oldest tricks in the book. AND DICK WAS RIGHT THERE LISTENING TO ALL OF THIS!!

YOU WANNA TELL ME HE COULDN'T SEE THAT IT WAS A DIVERSION TACTIC MEANT TO CAUSE IN-FIGHTING!?!? THAT DICK DIDN'T KNOW EXACTLY WHO KNEW THIS SHIT AND WOULD USE IT!! SLADE HAD LITERALLY SAID HE'D GO AFTER THE TITANS IF THEY EVER FORMED AGAIN!!

And he just... Stands there. And it pisses me off every time.

And at least Hank jumping to such a conclusion makes sense for his character. And it could be argued that Donna was too emotional to think about it.

But dick has no excuse. I know Batman beat that kinda shit into his brain before letting him be Robin. And Dick is by no means stupid.

And on top of all of that, when Jason gets kidnapped later on, they don't think about why he decided to go after Slade!? Cause I can tell you why! BECAUSE OF THEM!!!

because they'd blame him, antagonise him, ignore him; but not once were they even nice to him. They didn't do more than tolerate him. And they wonder why he tries so hard to prove himself!?

Also, this is about the older Titans. Rachel, Connor, and Gar are young, confused, and dealing with a bunch of stuff. And Kori isn't there a lot of the time because she does her own stuf.

[ridingtorohan]

Armin, Jean, Eren and Mikasa overhearing

their crush saying "why would I tell them that I like them? I can't compete with (Annie/Mikasa/Eren)".

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Content Warning: Self-loathing under Armin's section.

Armin's brain completely stutters to a stop the moment he overhears it, his ribs feeling like they might concave at the slightest moment. He's overwhelmed and flustered, unable to look you in the eyes for the days to come, regardless if you knew he overheard or not. Stewing in it comes easy; talking to you about it is another.

Ever since the Scouts reclaimed Shiganshina, he's been plagued with self doubt. With feeling inadequate and so much self loathing that it's hard to put the pieces back together. Talking to Annie wasn't anything important to him- not like you were.

He was visiting Annie's crystal because he felt flawed, a mistake. A part of him ached to be needed, to satisfy that part of him that wanted to justify what they did to her. That thought: if Annie could be salvaged, couldn't he? That he wasn't a monster because of what happened.

With you it was different; he could express his fears and vulnerabilities. No one else had seen this side to him; the drive to be better, who saw him at his lowest and drove him to excel. Annie was an ideal, a ghost that he couldn't chase.

You? You were real. You, who fought alongside him, helped him to his feet, metaphorically and possibly physically. The way you held yourself, interacted with him. How could he not admire you? Like you?

What did he do to make you think this way? That you weren't so utterly important to him?

Armin tends to be more withdrawn with you around since he overheard that comment, trying to find the right words to say. Bravery comes not from the brain, as they say.

"I like you too!" He exclaims one day, red-faced and stumbling over his words as he tries to make them come out. Strategy planning is easy; risking people is a burden he can handle. But risking you?

Armin stampers through a confession that he heard you that day. But he's earnest, heart on his sleeve because it's only ever belonged to you.

"I didn't like her that way at all! I've only liked you, and, if you're - wanting to, we could-" He stammers through his sentences, getting utterly redfaced and earnest as he tries to find the right words to say. Later, it'll be easier when he's not pouring his heart out, but he knows you deserve to know. That maybe he deserves this too.

Him? You like Jean? Those overheard words don't really process through Jean's mind quickly enough as he passes by the room you're in.

It's a lot to unpack, mostly because you didn't want to tell him.

His words simmer in his throat. He thinks he can push this down; smother it like he's done so many other things. A part of him thinks it should die like that - after all, you didn't plan to say anything. Didn't think he was worth it, to share that secret with.

But he lives with regrets - Marco - not shooting -- but also not living up to the life that he wants. That he knows he deserves.

It's sprung on you, later, when the two of you are filling up gas cylinders.

"I'm not in love with Mikasa." They're heavy words met with silence but he means them, eyes downcast as his hands idle. The silence is damning but you're worth it. By the Walls, you've always been worth it. "And I never have been. I liked her before, but." He gives a slight roll of his shoulders, trying to find the right words.

But he isn't a coward and he doesn't want to waste time, especially knowing that you feel the same way. Looking up, his eyes dart from you, to the wall and back again. "You can't compare to her." And, that sounds so much worse when he says it so he grabs tightly onto your arm, forcing your eyes to meet. "Fuck, I mean, you're not competing with her. Alright?"

He makes a sound, torn between a sigh and a groan as he runs his hands through his hair. "I heard what you said, before, about - You're not her, and I don't want you to be. I'd never choose her over you. I love you." It's not quite what he meant to say but the words fall easily, readily. "And dammit, I really wish you'd choose me too."

Mikasa is, unfortunately, standing behind you when those words leave your lips. When you inevitably turn to face her, there's no hint of what she's thinking visible on her face. Her cool eyes never leave you even when one of the captains walk in to deliver another mission.

Outwardly, everything she does seems to come off as a rejection; she doesn't talk to you about it, doesn't treat you differently. If one considers less and less talk as 'not any different'.

Not talking to you though... it feels like a small candle sputtering out - and her hands burn beneath the wax.

She's... not sure how to process any of that at all. She'd always been so concerned with Eren, with Armin and helping them accomplish their lifelong dreams. She never really took a moment to dwell in her own thoughts.

Her thoughts on Eren were chaotic at best; clouded by their game of tug-of-war, always trying to mother him, protect him. Getting shunned for it. She never had to do that with you - not to the same extent, anyway.

Hearing you say those words - "I like her" -- it's putting a name to the face she'd seen in her mind. Like. Affection. A warmth in her chest whenever she saw you, accompanied with a low and simmering trust. How easy it was, for once, to look at someone and have them look right back, and see her for who she is.

She only mentions it, much later, when you're both assigned to a practice mission. Where only time and the sun overhead is your company, forced to wait idle until a new command is issued.

"I want to talk about what you said," is how she begins. "About liking me." Her hands move to her scarf, something raw wedged in her chest that makes her feel so vulnerable with her face bared. Instead, her fingers loosen and it remains still around her neck. She wants you to see her as she is, what she's offering you.

"Eren is... like family to me. I would do anything for him." It's a brutal, almost cold way that she says those words. She means it, and you mean a lot to her, so she doesn't want any confusion.

"But you are not Eren. You are not family to me and I don't want you to be. You're important to me too. I don't want you to see me as your sister or protector." Her grey eyes search yours, searching for any kind of sign. "I like you too."

Eren has the most physical reaction. Shoulders locking, back straightening and all but sprinting as he rushes up to you. "What!" His mouth is running hot and fast, not able to get the words out fast enough.

Eren is a man of action; thinking things through wasn't his strong suit, nor did it ever have to be. But Mikasa? Mikasa!? Out of everyone? The girl who he grew up with, routinely tried to shield him from everything? Frustration rises hot in his throat as he thinks - didn't you know him at all?

How could he ever like Mikasa when there was you? You who defended him, humoured his ideals, cheered him on during his training, didn't see him for the monster he thought he was.

Weaving between cadets, racing as fast as he can to you, he knows he has to put his foot down. He's tired of all the secrets and lies, and he certainly doesn't want any between the two of you. Not when it's something like this.

"I don't like her!" Each word is punctuated loud and fast, trying to squash that idea as quickly as it came. Why did everybody always think that? He's gestulating, trying to get you to look at him, ignoring how your confidants stare at him. "Mikasa is -" His face scrunches up, harsh words on his tongue, resentful but not towards you. You've never treated him as fragile or incapable. How could he ever think of her that way when you filled that spot?

"We're not like that at all!" He adds, promising himself that he'll explain it in a calmer discussion later. "I wanted you!"

[oivsyo]

Inspired by Ma Meilleure Ennemie scene from Arcane s2 bc this song is perfect for AruAni (♡>///<)

[this-is-krikkit]

i know this has probably been talked about at length, but i would like to once more thirst after respectfully admire Hange Zoë's physical strength in this scene.

they were able to hold a grown ass man's full weight steadily, 50 meters above ground level, at literal arm's length for about 20 seconds (with his full weight on, the full scene with him holding onto their wrists is much longer), while deciding whether they should kill him thinking over their options and looking more focused on the moral dilemma than on the actual effort they're casually displaying here.

anyway. i just think they're neat.

[shmlnbstrcnd]

Things Arcane tried to do that Attack on Titan did a million times better:

- cycle of revenge and long lasting conflict between two cities/countries

- tragic protagonist who grew from a doe-eyed child with some violent tendencies to a terrifying and capable mass murderer, and made into an icon for an extremist revolution

- girl who was groomed and abused into joining the military that oppressed her her whole life, and brainwashed into fighting against her own people in a war

- big finale in which former enemies on both sides of the war have to unite in order to stop a greater enemy that threatens humankind

- bootstrap paradox time travel shenanigans

[sanchomps]

last batches of sketches, for @theknightartorias @bandanawaddledee and LonestarLesbean on twitter!

[braindos]

some scam outfits

[rapidhighway]

the way I was introduced to dc was teen titans in which nobody ever uses their secret identity ever. They never use their names, only their pseudonyms and that has stuck with me for some reason. Idek if they know what Robin looks like. Robin is Robin, Starfire is Starfire. Stop calling him dick grayson stop deadnaming him

[joogios]

The fact that Gabi gets more hate for killing ONE (1) person and Eren gets so little for killing 80% of the WORLD is my thirteenth reason why

[a-very-sparkly-nerd]

Something about how we all thought Ezran would be "The King With 1000 Eyes" but the way we ended up getting it was actually very different. What I mean is that he sees everyone for exactly who they are, and he always has.

He was the first to trust Rayla, and she was the first to trust him in turn even when Callum didn't, with animals, showing her the egg, and hugging her the second he sees her again after 2 years.

He clocked Viren in s3 ("No. You're not."). He always trusted Soren, even when Soren was under Viren's thumb, and he was right to; Soren couldn't have made himself hurt him with the zipline in s2.

He calls out Aaravos, master manipulator who had Terry and Viren and even Claudia going for a while in their very first conversation. "You know, you're very good at telling most of the truth."

But he's also influenced to who he can trust by the right influences. He wasn't swayed by Callum's opinions on Rayla early on. He knew to be wary of Finnegrin because he listened to her. He knew they could trust Terry because of Aaron & Sam.

Ezran is the king with 1000 eyes in that he has friends everywhere. Friends loyal to him not out of fear, but because they love and trust him.

[melimpostor]

Less than a year ago, i did composition studies of AoT's first season. I was on fire and it was all fun and games but i 'm stuck at the final episode since forever and i can't find the motivation to finish it.. XD Haven't done any progress for months now so I guess i'll share some of the best looking ones while i wait for a miracle. (It's scene studies, so pretty drawings are really secondary)

[popcornkwantum]

"Jerry is Lincoln's and Scary's biological son, which means teen pregnancy" or "Jerry is adopted"

NO.

It's Scam Likely again

What's the one good thing that Grant and Marco got out of Scams shitty wedding gift? Their son Lincoln. So Scam has learned that the best gift at a wedding is giving someone a child of course

[ariettyy]

ERIKA KLASH ✧ manga slaughter girl in 'rampage'.

[ziezii]

im (still) in the middle of watching aot and let me just say, whenever there's a levihan scene i get giddy and sometimes hit replay bcs their back and forth is just so fun to watch