#very limited vision

[hysterical-random-things]

I've made a loop cosplay for nycc and while I love how it cane out I'm very glad I got a handler for it because I will be a Harzard (it's in character but still lol)

[the-nothing-maker]

Heartache

(my piece for NovaMali's "Classics but Make it Gay 3" ! Inspired by illuminated Bibles Moralisées from the 1200s/1300s and their depictions of same-sex love - couples enlacing under the watchful eye of protective demons. A highly emotional piece for me...

If you're interested in learning more about it, you can snatch the zine over on NovaMali's shop !! I highly recommend it, it's an absolutely gorgeous book ! : https://www.novaandmali.com/shop)

[candz13z]

tw sort of scarian?? can be platonic or romantic.

i like the thought of desert duo loving eachother very aggressively. im talking the most fucked up toxic unsafe unstable kind of love.

Every time they fight, even if they have a weapon on them, it will always be a fist fight. Just so they can have that excuse to touch eachother and be near to one another. Even if that means pulling out hear and knocking out teeth and caving in ribs.

At the same time the SECOND that someone looks at one of them wrong, the other will be on them ready to take a life or two or three away. Just to make sure they learnt their lesson.

it was relatively tame tbh, before scar had one. It had only been grian that remembered the other at that time. Grains possessiveness made no sense but at the same time it felt familiar.

Then scar wins. Scar wins and suddenly all of it makes so much sense and hes genuinely going to take an actual chunk out of grians flesh when he sees him again-

Then they see eachother again. And scar doesnt know what to do. Then grian lunges at him and by the end of their fight theyre both bloody and bruised and so, so broken and hes bashed in grians skull with the hilt of his sword-

Just so he can carefully wrap him in bandages, gently like he hadn't just bashed his brain in with a his sword handle and is now waiting for the regen potion to kick in. Hes extra careful when he preens his feathers this time, keeping him close enough to check his pulse. When he wakes up scar gives him a forehead kiss so light he mightve imagined it and ushers him to go back to sleep. Oddly enough grian feels safe enough to go back to bed in the arms of someone who had killed him more than once than he was with most teammates.

Another thing is, scar will never hit him innthe wing or pull out a feather. Never. The same way grian has never laid a finger on any of his pets. Never. Its an unspoken rule that some things are just too far. Scar is actually the only one he trusts to preen him besides maybe mumbo. Scar could be on red, HAS BEEN ON RED, and grian could be on green, and hed still feel safe.

[wannabemasterofwindintraining]

The headaches aren't leaving me alone so I'm manifesting them onto the blorbo instead

[gr2rokk]

[insomnya777]

"what if i took your call as more than just a call" but make it joel about etho finally talking to him in secret life

[beargregor]

Chef greg delivery just for you. it's a wonder I hadn't bearified him yet, he's my fave greg too 🔪

gays literally only want one thing (to be chopped up and eaten by a depressed man) and it's fucking disgusting

[bakerstreet-and-beyond]

@crapula-estatutario-nobinario your drawing was like a vision, a true muse of inspiration. These were the other two pictures I took cause, actually the boots add to the vibe greatly.

I have about another month until our local gaming convention to finish polishing up this cosplay, and honestly part of me now kinda wants to wear the big-ass-chonky-goth-boots instead of the brown ones I wore on Halloween 👀

It's still a work in progress and there are changes I gotta make now too that I've gone from ironic interest to full on obsession, but I digress...

[veveisveryuncool]

"hey! you got this, little buddy! don't give up just yet!"

kirbytober day 29: crossover/last battle ability

[sonadowkismesis]

Shadow is aplatonic: an argument.

"Friends? I'm only temporarily working with you to achieve a goal. Don't get the wrong idea."

from Puyo Puyo Quest's 25th Anniversary event

@apl-swag-bracket

What is aplatonicism?

Here is a quick definition to catch you up.

The aplatonic spectrum, otherwise known as the aplatonic umbrella, is a group of platonic orientations that fall under the umbrella term of aplatonic. Those on the aplatonic spectrum may lack platonic attraction or feel it so little that they relate more to aplatonic experiences. The common link between those on the aplatonic spectrum is that they do not feel the "standard" amount of platonic attraction or they don't feel it in the "standard" way, that alloplatonic individuals do.

Here is some more reading you can do on the topic.

Resources about aplatonicism are scarce and anyway, this is meant to focus on character analysis first and foremost, so forgive me if I cut this section short. Anyway, I believe I have given enough context, so let's get into the meat of this post.

Is Shadow aplatonic?

As stated outright in the Sonic Ultimate Character Guide, Shadow is a loner who relies on himself first and foremost.

from Sonic Ultimate Character Guide (2016)

He is extremely individualistic and doesn't compromise for the sake of others. He prefers to act alone rather than as a team, believing the latter to be futile, and will even choose violence over cooperation to get his way.

from "Team Sonic Racing Racers!" Interview (2019), IDW Sonic the Hedgehog (issue #09), Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and Sonic Rivals 2 (2007) respectively

If he teams up with others with cooperation in mind, it's always in the interest of a higher purpose. He'll actively ditch crowds and avoid gatherings once the action is over.

from IDW Sonic the Hedgehog (issue #11 and #31 respectively)

Most of his interactions with the rest of the cast follow this pattern, however there is some nuance to be considered when looking at his dynamic with a select few characters.

Rouge and E123 Omega are two characters Shadow has often been partnered with. Although the word "allies" would be more appropriate to describe their relationship, they're easily the ones Shadow is closest to out of everyone else. In the case of Omega, Shadow even displays bouts of camaraderie, likely due to the fact they share a similar mindset.

from Sonic Heroes (2003)

from Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008)

from "Team Sonic Racing Racers!" Interview (2019)

Another notable dynamic that stands out is that between Shadow and Sonic. Shadow's attitude towards him could be much the same as with everyone else if it weren't for their rivalry. Although Shadow is always focused on his goals above all else, Sonic's presence brings out a competitive side that distracts him and pushes him to act recklessly.

from "Team Sonic Racing Racers!" Interview (2019)

from Team Sonic Racing (2019)

Shadow doesn't see Sonic as his friend, but considers him an important part of his life despite himself.

and lastly,

from Sonic Channel's Shadow character bio

Conclusion

Shadow doesn't feel the need for companionship and doesn't seek to bond with others if he doesn't have an ulterior motive. He's a loner and a misanthropic, and would rather work alone to achieve his goals in the most efficient way. Because of his standoffish personality, the few close/intense relationships he has are with people who are "like" him in some way, given the impression of an unconventional connection in a very tangible and grounded manner, and not so much driven by feelings of affection or love. Hence why I think Shadow is aplatonic or is on the aplatonic spectrum... I rest my case.

(I would have liked to give more examples, but the 10 image limit makes this very difficult haha)

Here's where you can read the translated version of the TSR Interview (which I referenced a few times) in its entirety.

Here is Shadow's official character bio.

[the-jam-to-the-unicorn]

Stephen Fry - "Into Ukraine" (Documentary)

Trailer

Snippet

Link for the Premiere

[crossbackpoke-check]

Dysprosium, Mary Soon Lee

dysprosium, AN 66, is a silvery-white rare earth metal. its name is derived from the greek dysprositos, meaning “hard to get at”, owing to the difficulty in separating and isolating this rare earth element. dysprosium is used to measure neutron flux, to fuel reactors, and to activate phosphors. terfenol-d is a magnetorestrictive alloy, meaning that it changes shape when a magnetic field is applied, and is used to manufacture underwater acoustic systems.

jason “robo” robertson, dallas stars #21 for @simmyfrobby’s nhl periodic table poems <3

[amasiusblog]

MC makes a skirt

mc: *making patterns for a skirt* lucifer: what are you doing? mc: i'm making a skirt lucifer: making- why would you need to make a skirt i can buy it for you. mc: no can do, luci. i need to do something with my hands or else i'll go insane. besides you guys buy stuff for me all the time, it's fine. lucifer: okay, if you say so... [10 minutes later] mc: hey lucifer? have you seen my skirt i swear left it right here a minute ago... lucifer: hm? no i haven't seen your skirt. maybe you just misplaced it. [the next day] mc: !!! mc: how did my skirt get here. how is it done and holy shit these stitches are immaculate. lucifer: you left it in my study. mc: wait you finished this for me? lucifer:...no

[reminiscentrainclouds]

You guys ever feel trapped? Yea I'm well-acquainted with the feeling of being trapped.

[pardycity]

retris if he was grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded for [unnecessarily long number] years

[fivewholeminutes]

Someone please help an old hag out and provide some new micstand photots bc i keep hearing about it or seeing glimpses of it but i haven't seen it in its full glory yet, even tumblr died when i tried searching the tag for new posts yesterday lmao

EDIT: @a-s-levynn i love u 💖