#universemates

[faerenjun]

spacemates 🦊🐹💫

[andyparksblog]

universemates + kimi no na wa 🌠

[fff777]

reaction part 1 to 7llin' with dream episode 4! (final episode!)

This episode is so long, it's nearly 40 minutes

Aw talking to each other with the voice changing mics. I'm guessing the person in front has to wear the headphones so they're only picking up the sounds from the microphones and not the other members' voices since they are just sitting in the same room.

The way Mark guessed when Haechan was talking to him and Haechan got embarrassed and wanted to stop uwu

I was watching Jaemin, Mark, and Haechan on Yoo Jaesuk's show yesterday and Haechan really seems a bit more solemn in recent days. I hope he's ok <3

Haechan: Let us go the fuck home please

Look at Mark's face as he's trying to listen lol

Mark's listening to the voices more than he is to what they're saying lmao

Jeno: If you want to go home, never come out ever again hmph

They know each other too well <3

Mark was talking in his normal Mark way where he drags on and adds a lot of filler words without saying anything and everyone was like "...it's so obvious that it's Mark"

When Jisung was talking about Haechan's weird eating habits and Jeno just outed Jisung. They don't even care anymore, they know each other too well X3

Can't take anything seriously lol

Like I said, they don't even care anymore lol

The chokehold Chenji's This and That has on Jisung <3

Haechan: Stop being dad

Simple and to the point

Of course Chenle tells Jeno that he likes who he is and Jeno can guess

Renjun thanked Jeno for wearing his hoodie and Jeno thanked Mark and Renjun was like "...huh? :<"

Jeno keeps guessing Mark ^^;;

The way Chenle and Renjun's voices get really high through the voice changer is cute!

Aw, I remember Renjun said that when he and Jeno met, Jeno was like ice. But obviously they're a lot closer now <3

He knows too :3

Playful little gremlins <3

Seriously Chenle laughs so much through the voice changer and it's so cute because he already had a high pitched laugh

Mark @ Jisung: It's been so long since I last saw you sitting Is this a reference to how Jisung is always standing (during streams)? XD

He'll never grow up because y'all keep babying him bro

Universemates are having their discussion and Donghyuck is like "what the heck are you guys even talking about"

Lmao Jisung scolded Renjun for not doing dishes. Jisung always nagging. And Chenle and Jeno were on Jisung's side of this debate.

Sudden shift to Wangmeori Jisung

Jeno outing Jisung to Renjun lol. Dongbei-dage returns.

My boy is nesting okay

Jisung again nagging Renjun about chores lol. But last I heard, Jisung and Renjun were the only two living at the dorms so maybe Jisung's always nagging him because they're the only roommates.

Wait what does this mean? Is he noisy when he's talking on the phone?

LOL Jeno call him tf out!!!

[princess-of-the-corner]

Is there a Gender Swap universeM

Theoretically but we gotta decide on the fuckery with how trans people work in the genderswap universe.

Like if Character A is transfem but in the alt universe they were born a girl are they still a girl just now cis or are they transmasc?

I think the nonbinary people would still end up nonbinary for the most part but if they have any gendered leaning would that also flip?

[themarketingspecialist]

Top 10 Facebook Ads Agencies in Brussels

Brussels isn’t just the heart of Belgium; it’s a buzzing hub for businesses wanting to make their mark online. Facebook Ads have become an indispensable tool for reaching specific audiences and driving business growth. To make your campaigns truly shine, you need experts who understand the game. Here’s a rundown of the Top 10 Facebook Ads Agencies in Brussels and across Belgium that can help you ace your advertising strategy.

Mentioned Agencies in This Article

Pearl Lemon

Universem

The Growth Agency

Springbok Agency

OnlyDigital

Wijs

Semetis

Pivott

Invisible Puppy

Prophets

1. Pearl Lemon

Leading the pack is Pearl Lemon, a global powerhouse known for crafting data-driven, high-ROI Facebook Ads campaigns. Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, or boost sales, Pearl Lemon’s team of experts ensures your campaigns are optimized for success.

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2. Universem

Universem takes a personalized approach to Facebook Ads, focusing on audience insights and precise targeting. Their expertise lies in creating campaigns that connect emotionally and deliver measurable results.

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3. The Growth Agency

The Growth Agency is all about turning data into actionable strategies. Their Facebook Ads campaigns focus on ROI, making them an ideal partner for businesses looking to scale quickly and efficiently.

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4. Springbok Agency

Springbok is known for its innovative approach to Facebook Ads. They integrate creativity with analytics to ensure your campaigns captivate audiences while achieving business objectives.

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5. OnlyDigital

OnlyDigital specializes in creating Facebook Ads that feel authentic and drive engagement. Their team excels at crafting campaigns that resonate with niche audiences, ensuring higher conversion rates.

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6. Wijs

Wijs is all about combining strategy and execution. Their Facebook Ads services focus on long-term growth, helping businesses establish a strong online presence while achieving short-term goals.

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7. Semetis

Semetis brings a data-centric approach to Facebook Ads. They specialize in crafting campaigns that are backed by insights, ensuring your ads reach the right audience at the right time.

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8. Pivott

Pivott creates Facebook Ads campaigns that align with your brand’s voice and goals. Their team focuses on storytelling and engagement, making your ads memorable and impactful.

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9. Invisible Puppy

Invisible Puppy excels in designing Facebook Ads campaigns that drive traffic and generate leads. Their creative team ensures your ads stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

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10. Prophets

Prophets blends creativity with strategy to deliver Facebook Ads that resonate. Their team specializes in campaigns that boost brand recognition and drive conversions.

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Conclusion

Navigating the world of Facebook Ads is easier when you have the right team by your side. From global leaders like Pearl Lemon to local gems like Universem and The Growth Agency, these Top 10 Facebook Ads Agencies in Brussels are equipped to elevate your advertising game. Explore their portfolios, reach out to their teams, and watch your campaigns flourish in the dynamic digital world.

[riyangiis]

I LOVE FILO ZB1 CONTENT AS A FILO ZEROSE 🥹🥹 IM FLUENT IN ENG NAMAN (grew up speaking it more than tagalog so im kind of more in the englishera side but im still fluent in tagalog as well) BUT BEING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND FANFICS IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE (LIKE TAGALOG) JUST MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!

stop it are we the same person.. HELLOIS THAT ME FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSEM?? ILL MAKE MORE FILO ZB1 CONTENT.. 😭😭🙏🙏

[hugueslouisrey]

9 November 2023 - BMMA A.I. in Action #1 ( Not just another seminar... all you’ll need is a laptop and an innovative spirit)

Unleash AI’s Potential in Your Marketing Campaigns by David Grunewald (Pluginto.ai) and Hubert de Cartier (Universem).  AI has taken the world by storm, with numerous conferences focusing on its impact on the marketing industry. However, this 2-hour BMMA session is not just another seminar. Instead, you’re invited to a practical workshop led by David Grunewald (Pluginto.ai) and Hubert de…

[jack-antonoff]

Renjun being protective over Jisung 

[stephpockets]

#HappyNewYear See you in a few days #Moscow #MyCrewDeep #1Five3Donuts #Philly #USA #Russia #hiphop #rock #RockBand #LiveBand #UME #UniverseMe #StephPockets #MCs #BGirl #BBoy #DJs #Mc #bboys #bgirls #DJ #NizhnyNovgorod https://www.instagram.com/p/B6xIjsClsrZ/?igshid=l8p5ynefhk29

[sabindark]

,,WiP ,,

[faerenjun]

i will dive into you~

[notimminent]

        one more post before i slunk off to bed: @twelfthintellect, trevor, is my universemate now and forever and is the goofiest goober that ever goobered and no one will ever take his place. he is the best dude around and i am lucky to have him in my life. he was the good thing that came out of my abusive relationship, meeting him and growing close to him helped me heal from that shitty situation. we’ve been through hell and back and that is why trevor can never get rid of me, even if he wanted to. i’m like glitter, i’ll always be there even if you think you’ve washed everything away. i never leave completely. 

[raggedy-dxctor]

Run | Steven Grant

pairing(s): Steven grant x gn!reader, platonic!marc spector x gn!reader

warnings: maaaaaaaajor angst. spoilers for the episode 4 + mentions of guns/gunshots

prompt: take care of yourself yeah? i won't be able to do it anymore

"look. y/n you need to run. i'll hold them off, but you need to get out of here, i can't let you stay here, i can't let anything happen yo you, steven wouldn'tbe able to cipe" he gritted his teeth, throwing you a serious glace before biting his lip in frustration. immediately marc's body language alerted you to the fact that he was holding back on something.

"marc i-" he immediate cut you off, sending you a glare of hot daggers as you reached out a hand towards him. "say your goodbyes steven and then immediately give the bosy back" he growled, his head rolling back, before his shoulders slumped seconds later, giving way to the familiar comfort that you were glad to be in love with. "cheers marc" he muttered, turning to you with a weak smile.

"look... y/n i- i love you, you know that yeah?" he chokes out, biting his lip as he walks towards you, placing his hands on your shoulders and staring feebly into your eyee, his vision slightly clouded by tears. 'i only say this because. well. i dunno. the way marc is looking at me right now suggests that.... maybe this is... a real goodbye" his words struggle to escape his mouth as he squeezes his eyes shut, the tears falling ss he shakes his head sadly.

"steven.... no- don't- don't say that! this can't be it!" you cry, your hands shooting up to the sides of his cheeks as he vladly accepts the contact and leans into your touch. he places his hands over yours and opens his eyes, kissing your palm before gently moving your hands away from his cheek, gently holding them in between the two of you. "...he's silent but i know what he's trying to say, he's crying slightly too you know?" he chuckles weakly, looking towards the reflective sheet of glass positioned on the wall.

he looks back to you, a sad smile on his face as he pulls you in for a hug. "take care of yourself yeah love? i don't think i'll be there to do it anymore" he whispers, his voice quivering as he silently sobs into your neck, squeezing you tight as he pulls away.

"i love you steven" you sob, reaching down to squeeze his hand before taking steps back, never once letting go of his hand, in hooes that he would take the hint and run with you. he gives you a weak smile and nods. "i know, love you too darling" the tears continue to fall as he gives control back to marc, and even as the mannerism changed and the love of your life retreated back into the depths of his mind, tue tears continued to fall, fresh tears even falling as marc sent you an apologetic nod.

"run" he mouthed and that was it. you ran for the hills, tears streamimg off your face as you ran for the exit, away from the danger, away from marc.... away from steven.

your hand shot to your mouth to contain a gasp of horror and loud sob as loud gunshots ripped through the halls of the tomb, followed by a cry of agony and then silence. no fighting, no yelling, no nothing. the cru was marc's, no doubt about it, harrow had successfully landed shots on him and taken him down. he'd shot them.

and in that moment you cursed the everything universem you cursed the gods for giving your beloved steven such a cruel fate, cursed marc for being right, cursed harrow for harming the teo most important people on your life and finally you cursed yourself, for not being there, for running away, for allowing him to have such a lonley, loveless death.

[fff777]

Watched the ISTJ Studio Choom performance behind the scenes

I love you sexy terrible Jisung X'D

They all had pretty heavy eye makeup in this performance. They all had totally dark eye outlines.

Is Jisung really that much taller? I know he's the tallest but I have a feeling the others usually wear some lifts so that they're a little more even when standing in a row for other events.

Chenle's been growing increasingly affectionate these days

"7Dream's addictive friendship" and then clips of them randomly hugging each other. Yep.

Height difference is apparent here too

The hard subs in this video were hard to see at times ^^;;

Mark enthusiastically patting Chenle's butt

Jaemin messing with Jeno's armband pocket thing ^^;; And then messing with the velcro on Mark's shirt. A cat pawing at things lol.

At first I wasn't sure what they were doing and then I remembered what the back of Jeno's shirt was like.

Jaemin trying to get piggyback rides out of the guys

Jisung feeling up Jaemin's arms

The guys love showing off each other's bodies huh

Haechan: "Didn't I tell you to draw a dragon on your back?" No but that would be kind of badass

Beat mathyung's ass for making a mistake

Universemates complimenting each other <3

Jisung being shy about being filmed while watching himself on screen ^^;;

Jaemle flirting again

I too love the bridge <3 <3 <3 Like with Poison I feel like Dream's interested in performing this more sensual kind of music.

Omg the Jeno puppy agenda has only intensified with time ToT At the same time I do think that Jeno...responds to some of it well. Like, I think he does like being praised gently lol.

Belly rubs again

Dreamies are literally always touching each other

Except Jisung, he's in his teen rebellion phase. Or just being shy as usual.

And then the others join Jisung :3 Friends don't let friends look dumb alone etc etc

They're mirroring again

What is the reason for this lol. Are they practising for Renjun's part in the bridge?

Jaemren again <3

Markmin in the bridge

Playing with cameras :3

Agreed, ISTJ is a very energetic and tiring song

uwu Nahyuck

uwu

Lmao Haechan KO

When Jeno messed up for the last chorus...it's teasing Jeno day lol. They would not let him live, they were like LET'S WATCH IT AGAIN!!!!! and Jeno was like Noooo TAT

Mark and Chenle not letting Jaemin catch their hand and then Jeno and Jaemin very gently holding hands X'D

I wished Tumblr would let us post more than 30 photos in a post again :< I had to cut some screencaps out :<

[gayregis]

Question. Part 1. Hi. I like your blog and your analytical analysis of books, which is always very accurate and insightful, so I couldn't find anyone better to ask a question to. I am haunted by the scene where Regis announced to the male part of Hansa that Milva is pregnant. Then there is a dialogue, at the end of which Regis asks Geralt to do something... I felt connected to Jaskier as a character for the first time because I also don't understand what it is about. ->

P2. I asked my friends who had read the books, and their opinions were divided. Some believe that Regis asks Geralt to dissuade Milva from having an abortion, while others, on the contrary, believe that Geralt should persuade her to do it. Or maybe that's not the point at all? Further, my reflections, which may not be relevant to the question... Maybe I'm the only one who noticed a lot of "c*nservative" ideas in books.

P3. We cannot ignore the fact that they were written quite a long time ago and many ideological and cultural aspects of Poland (see the law banning abortion in 2020) that could influence them. It was the 'poll' at the beginning of this scene that made me think of this. Why do men decide whether to give Milva medicament or not? Secondly, Geralt insistently refuses to call it "medicament" but prefers the word "agent."

P4. Secondly, Geralt insistently refuses to call it "medicament" but prefers the word "agent." He also demands that Jaskier shut up when he supports Cahir that "only a woman decides." Pro-life vibes, or is it just me? We also can't ignore the fact that Geralt is very concerned about his infertility.

P5. In general, continuing the theme: very many sorceresses also lament the lack of ability to have children, and all of them, even if they had relationships with women, were always looking for the ONE AND ONLY man. Moreover, the same-sex relationships in the book are only female/female shown, but never male/male (a quick and disdainful mention in "Season of Storms"). But even f / f relationships are presented as some not-serious-play; remember how Ciri called it all "fun," talking with Mistle.

P6. Here again, I see a toxic-masculine culture that sexualizes lesbians and completely denies gays. (This also reminds me of Poland's situation, where the majority of the population is very religious and homophobic.) I was too disappointed by the stereotypical representation of women: hatred because of the same outfits/jewelry, thin waists and small portions (remember how Yen and Fringilla eat), eternal gossip, and so on. I mean, women aren't like that, man.

P7. The toxicity of the presented heterosexual relationships has been said a thousand times before me. In general, I am always a little upset when I see that someone calls Sapkowski such a tolerant writer. According to my observations, toxic masculinity, "conservative" ideas, and strengthening stereotypes about LGBT people, women, etc., often slip into his books. I may be wrong, so I apologize in advance. I would like to hear your opinion. Thanks.

Finally. The scene I was talking about, maybe you need it. ‘What’s this all about then? Unanimity? Total agreement? Is that what you’re expecting?’‘You know very well what it’s about. But since you ask, I shall tell you. Yes, Geralt, that’s precisely what it’s about. And no, it’s no me that's expecting it.’ ‘Could you be clearer?’ ‘No, Dandelion,’ the vampire snapped. ‘I can’t be any clearer. Particularly since there is no need. Right, Geralt?’ ‘Right,’ the Witcher said...

p. s. From the same Anon with a 7-part question. English is not my first language, so I apologize for any mistakes. I tried to ask questions as respectfully as possible, but I often confuse English pronouns/times/etc. Please note that it was completely unintentional if I made an offensive mistake, and I deeply apologize. I will correct myself if you point this out to me in your answer. Thanks again.

omg i love this and i’m gonna divide it into different segments to be easier to read. also don’t worry your english is great thank you!!

1) “I asked my friends who had read the books, and their opinions were divided. Some believe that Regis asks Geralt to dissuade Milva from having an abortion, while others, on the contrary, believe that Geralt should persuade her to do it.”

yes, this is a confusing scene. when i first read it i was TOTALLY relating to dandelion, completely confused on what the message was and what the in-universe conversation was about. i had just felt proud of myself for understanding everything regis said in the previous scenes, and now here he was saying something and i didn’t know how the fuck to decipher it. 

but after re-reading and also reading others’ analysis on r/wiedzmin, i found what i think to be the answer. in my opinion, the scene is not about actually either dissuading or persuading milva to have an abortion. rather, it’s about supporting her emotionally so that she can make the right choice for herself. 

regis, as a doctor, wants his patient to make choices with a level head and for her own self, not under pressure to make the strategic choice that would benefit the company the most. this is my interpretation but since regis mentions milva has been a little feisty in consultation (she wouldn’t give him the date of her last period... lol), i feel like he could sense that she was really stressed out about this and although she initially made the choice to have an abortion, she may not have been thinking for her own self, rather letting the priorities of the company come first before her own wants.

in this moment, geralt realizes exactly why she has come on the journey, he mentions how she was willing to sacrifice her own child for his, etc. so, geralt needs to talk to her in that moment to tell her that he doesn’t expect her to do anything just so she can be more of an “asset” to the company, to tell her that she is his friend first and comrade-in-arms second, because milva is very loyal and also headstrong and would have done anything for geralt and the company. milva in general also wants to be “useful” because she has internalized misogyny from how she was raised, she doesn’t want to be “useless” like she was taught women are ‘supposed’ to be, as is shown in their conversation.

so geralt talks to her and she makes the choice not to have an abortion after all, because after talking to geralt, she doesn’t feel like she has to prioritize geralt’s needs and the company’s needs over what she wants. 

2) “Maybe I'm the only one who noticed a lot of "c*nservative" ideas in books. We cannot ignore the fact that they were written quite a long time ago and many ideological and cultural aspects of Poland (see the law banning abortion in 2020) that could influence them. 

It was the 'poll' at the beginning of this scene that made me think of this. Why do men decide whether to give Milva medicament or not? 

Secondly, Geralt insistently refuses to call it "medicament" but prefers the word "agent."”

He also demands that Jaskier shut up when he supports Cahir that "only a woman decides." Pro-life vibes, or is it just me? 

We also can't ignore the fact that Geralt is very concerned about his infertility.

in my opinion i think the author-intention was to set up a conversation in which a rhetorical question is asked, which will 100% be answered with a resounding positive, a “yes” all around. regis asks the company, because he’s a character so he can be poised as the author wants to propose a question like, “what are your thoughts on abortion,” which allows the rest of the characters to respond “it’s a woman’s right to choose for herself!” in this way, i think that it is very pro-choice... i will agree later on about what you say in other parts of your message, about the conservatism and also centrism in the books, but when it comes to abortion sapkowski imo in the witcher series espoused some pretty pro-choice views. this scene, compounded with the fact that yennefer, the leading female character, performs abortions as part of her job, and also the scene in season of storms with coral and the king of kerack in which he makes a fool of himself in front of her because she assists women with abortions... it’s a topic that’s come up a few times, and all of the times it has been a pro-choice perspective. (again, this is not to say everything in the witcher series is progressive, haha)

in-universe, i suppose you could think of it as that regis was just being coy and asking a rhetorical question also in-universe... such that he was going to give milva the decoction no matter what the men of the company chose, but he just wanted to “ask their opinions” (i.e., tell them what is happening with milva, because it’s a serious subject that needs to be addressed by the company) before, so he could introduce the subject to them (sparing milva of the difficulty of telling them all) and gain their assistance in supporting milva during this time. (random sidenote, but i like how regis acts as a middleground between milva and the rest of the company in this. there are three genders: woman, man, and medical professional. lol). 

so yes, i don’t think that the men of the company actually “get to decide” if milva would have an abortion or not - their opinion’s don’t matter. out-of-universem sapkowski probably just wanted to set up a conversation between his characters where they could espouse explicitly pro-choice opinions (dandelion and cahir practically start arguing over if the northern kingdoms or nilfgaardian empire are more pro-choice). in-universe, this was probably more of a way to bring the subject up rather than actually asking for opinions. 

i think it may look like there are some pro-life opinions shown by geralt in this conversation at first glance, but there might be something deeper. when he tells dandelion to be quiet when he begins to hound him that “only a woman decides,” i think it’s not because he disagrees with that - rather, that he agrees, but that that isn’t the issue here that he needs to deal with. it IS milva’s decision, everyone is in agreement about that - and that’s precisely the problem, because milva is in a vulnerable emotional state and also a precarious physical environment, and these factors could influence her to go through with the abortion, while in “regular circumstance,” if everything were fine and everyone was safe and they weren’t on a quest to save ciri, she might go through with the pregnancy. so, geralt gets annoyed that dandelion tells him this, because he agrees, he already knows! it’s useless to tell him that, because he already agrees with him, what he really needs to do now is move forward with having an emotional talk with milva, which is difficult for him.

i think the “medicament” / “agent” thing is still a little confusing to me, because i don’t know which one has a negative connotation. to me, it’s a medicament, or a medicine, whic is something that cures an ailment, that has a negative connotation, because it kind of refers to the state of being pregnant as a sickness or illness that needs to be cured? an agent is more like a substance that causes a reaction, i think of that of enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in cells, it causes a certain result to happen - which seems more appropriate in my opinion. but yeah i’m not sure which is the “worse word” to use, or if either are “bad words” to use when it comes to this

3) In general, continuing the theme:

Very many sorceresses also lament the lack of ability to have children, and all of them, even if they had relationships with women, were always looking for the ONE AND ONLY man. 

I was too disappointed by the stereotypical representation of women: hatred because of the same outfits/jewelry, thin waists and small portions (remember how Yen and Fringilla eat), eternal gossip, and so on. I mean, women aren't like that, man. 

The toxicity of the presented heterosexual relationships has been said a thousand times before me. 

Moreover, the same-sex relationships in the book are only female/female shown, but never male/male (a quick and disdainful mention in "Season of Storms"). But even f / f relationships are presented as some not-serious-play; remember how Ciri called it all "fun," talking with Mistle. I see a toxic-masculine culture that sexualizes lesbians and completely denies gays. (This also reminds me of Poland's situation, where the majority of the population is very religious and homophobic.)

In general, I am always a little upset when I see that someone calls Sapkowski such a tolerant writer. According to my observations, toxic masculinity, "conservative" ideas, and strengthening stereotypes about LGBT people, women, etc., often slip into his books. I may be wrong, so I apologize in advance. I would like to hear your opinion. Thanks. 

very much agree with all of this. in some circumstances, i think the author-intention was to break stereotypes and tropes - such as fringilla and yennefer speaking about oysters in relation to their ‘diets’ ... but then, they are actually talking about oysters in the context of having to teleport from the castle, they are actually speaking about high-intrigue political alliances, not something as silly as diets... but the effect, to me, is lost, because they led into it acting vapid and speaking about diets anyways, and if they used sarcasm in their voices, it wasn’t strong enough coming through the text in my opinion.

similarly, i think he tried to do some of this trope-breaking with the sorceresses overall, how they are all vapid and obsessed with appearance, but actually are the political masterminds behind everything. although he achieved the latter, he did not manage to have the latter negate the former... the intelligent political talks did nothing to “cancel out” the previously-demonstrated vapidness and obsession with femininity, and the way he describes women overall is something to roll the eyes (and the stomach) at. (“triss’ waist measured ‘22′,” oh give me a break lmfao...)

i also agree that although there are technically gay and lesbian characters in the books, none of them are “good representation” - the only ones i can think of are philippa, mistle, and degerlund (season of storms, which you are right in describing as “disdainful”) - all of these characters are violent, none of them ever are shown having a healthy relationship, and their “love” either ‘corrupts others’ (i use that term semi-lightly) or is part of some political manuever. ciri’s time with mistle is that of a ‘youthful violence,’ it is part of her time with the rats, her time reaching into her worst most hateful depths as a person, and it’s presented as something to “heal from.” and we haven’t even mentioned how mistle assaults her in the beginning of it all. this is largely a post for another time, but it’s not a good situation by any means.

i also get super annoyed for this reason when i see people applauding sapkowski for being a “progressive writer.” in my mind, he is not progressive at all, although he has his character espouse some pro-choice views here and there, that is not nearly enough to make up for the fantasy racism/antisemitism, use of antisemitic caricatures to do trope-reversal on, misogyny to do trope-reversal on, and blatantly just Not Good gay and lesbian characters. 

in my mind, it’s inappropriate to label him as “progressive,” because he was not writing with diversity and representation in mind. i think a lot of people get confused, because they assume, “oh he included women, so he must have been wanting more representation for women!” ... when he was pretty much just writing for writing’s sake... of his own worldview and biases, nothing special when it comes to representation. and i agree that a lot of conservative ideas slip their way into the books, from my perspective he tries to make some centrist milquetoast statements at times (”don’t be neutral in the face of evil” for example) but wraps it up in literally a fantasy pogrom - which is not something imo for a goyische author to put into their stories. his inspirations at times are clear, and he uses them in manners which can come off as blunt and disrespectful.

[myvalzpival]

Marigold a jeho cesta universem Hloupoučkých Elfů