#yes. bc the stitching.

[the-acid-pear]

Thinking of my ocs as furries bc Luluco had one old fursona made I wanna revamp into a pool toy oc (since it was a dolphin). I think Luluco's actual fursona would be just a dog or a wolf. Bc they're me. God bless.

[guhbwuh]

[scarlettcryptid]

OH MY GOD?

[starstruckodysseys]

thinking about kristen casually being able to sew.

do you think she picked it up when she was still a cleric of helio? something her parents taught her in order to make her more of a woman? do you think she sat beside her mother and watched intently, hands fidgeting eagerly as she mimicked the motions?

do you think she used it for her brothers? her parents were busy, you see, but her brothers were still just young boys, playing around in the yard. maybe they tore a hole in their pants - not their nice church pants, that would never be allowed, but just their regular everyday clothes. do you think she fixed them up with a smile? never complaining, even when she pricked her fingers countless times? someone had to do it, you know.

do you think she ever used it for her friends? she embroidered stars into adaine’s jacket sleeves, stitched the tears in gorgug’s jeans with mushrooms and leaves. maybe there’s a sun on the pocket of a pair of denim shorts she never wears but can’t bring herself to throw away. do you think they asked where she learned it? that she shrugged it off, claiming it was just another thing she’d picked up?

do you think the muscle memory came back to her in that moment? fabric and skin aren’t so different, you see, not when you’re under pressure. sometimes the stress feels the same when you’re down to the wire. sometimes your friends panicking about a dying woman is the same as your parents asking your tiny brother where the strange stitches in his jeans came from.

do you think about kristen applebees, oldest daughter to a family that hardly cares for her anymore?

[such-a-downer]

And thus, they had fireworks.

Though many have thought that the barbecue party has officially closed, the latest chapter threw in an extra punch. But not in a way that leaves a good taste (to me at least).

Just joking, it's not as long as I wanted it to be. My productivity is very crippled rn.

Indigestion

Sakura is thanked by Umemiya once more for the help but we immediately see him wear wrinkles on his face. He feels as though he still have conflicting feelings about it. In his thoughts, he sways the spotlight towards Roppo Ichiza and Shishitoren for being the ones doing the grind. But it doesn't change the fact that it was him who asked for help in the first place. Even Umemiya himself admits his shortcoming on this.

A Gap That He's Missing

Aside from his indigestion of other people's gratitude (it's practically his chronic bug), Sakura broods over being called "amazing" by Umemiya. To him, it doesn't sit right. Afterall, Umemiya pulled off what he couldn't.

It would probably help Sakura to come into terms with it once he understands what he's missing on: the difference between Umemiya's fight with Takiishi and his fight with Endo.

Umemiya's "I'm winning this"

Sakura who has shut himself away from other people most of his life, wonders if he can be like Umemiya. The obvious answer is no. At least, not so early on. He witnessed the power of Umemiya's resolve. But it seems as though he is yet to understand the tough process for that resolve to be so strong.

Umemiya's resolve is very deep-rooted and has been richly cultivated through the years, a whole experience that is still long ways to go for Sakura.

And this is Umemiya against Takiishi here. These two got history. With no clear winner, the ordeal was dragged on and on until Takiishi's departure. Their fight is simply them picking up where they left off– a settlement. Well, Takiishi's plainly just fixated on fighting Umemiya, savoring the moment. To Umemiya, he just needs to win against Takiishi. It's pretty much simple and straighforward, it is indeed "selfish". By that, I mean the fight just centers around them.

Furthermore, unlike us readers, Sakura doesn't know what's going on Umemiya's head. He sees the sudden exchange between Umemiya and Takiishi but does not fully understand the sentiments behind their words.

Sakura does not know this eureka moment of Umemiya. Perhaps if it's known to him, he wouldn't be so down and glum for not going for the win during his fight with Endo. It would have given him better understanding of the difference between his actions and Umemiya's.

Sakura's "I don't have to win"

On the other hand, Sakura's fight with Endo is quite a mess. Their battle goes beyond just winning against the other. To Sakura, it's a "now or never" gamble but to Endo, it's a matter of mind games. Endo is so good with his words, a manipulative opponent who was so close to breaking Sakura. Had Hiiragi and others did not get to the scene on time, who knows what would have become of Sakura.

Sakura clearly sees Endo as undeniably, the stronger fighter. This causes Sakura to fight with the determination to "drag Endo down with him", to stop Endo from dealing any more damage to Furin.

In spite of Endo's overwhelming strength, Sakura was able to best him out. And that, has something to do with Endo's internal realization.

If Endo was a typical bad guy, he would have ended Sakura long ago, no hesitation. But he is a crazy nut in extremes. He wants Sakura to cross over to his side and for that, Endo was ready to break Sakura. Undoubtedly, he is very capable of that.

Endo wants Sakura (I'm not pertaining to yaoi tones). But he knows can never bend Sakura to his will. Yet he longs for the euphoric sensation that Sakura gives him (again, NOT pertaining to yaoi tones wtf). Endo wants it very much that he let himself be taken down before he knew it.

But since Sakura is oblivious of the effect he has on others, he is still confused after asking Endo about it. Winning is not always based on physical strength. Sakura is yet to fully grasp the idea.

Keeping Him Well-Grounded

With Kaji's help, Sakura was able to get past through his doubts and fear of rejection. In turn, his classmates slapped him with the fact that he is accepted and cherished despite the flaws. Furin has become Sakura's place where he can belong to. As someone who has always been shunned, it is only a natural instinct for Sakura to do what he can just to protect it. Even if it means risking by putting himself on the line.

Sakura is indeed impressive for his growth in such a short time. But at the same time, worrying, as Hiragi said. Someone in the wbk server that Sakura might turn aggressive because of his want to protect his friends and possibly get worse injury. I agree and can see the high chances of it happening. I also have a bad premonition that Sakura's about to fall into a bad relapse in the future, and temporarily put up his pre-Furin persona again.

Right now, it's important for Sakura to realize what his recklessness is doing to him. He needs to understand that self-sacrifice does not guarantee a fix-all solution. He needs to realize how much his presence means to his friends in order to keep himself grounded and not act recklessly.

With firm grounding, Sakura can grow strong, even surpass Umemiya if he wishes so and face whatever comes his way without being blown away.

That's all. Thanks for coming to my Tedtalk.

Sending TLC to Sakura 💕

[mikqchoux]

Lilo Fey

[nyan-bynary]

Gojo x kenjaku is the most fucked up dynamic you could put either of them in but also it has the potential to be the funniest bc it's two deranged yappers both trying to hit literally it's this

[tempestclerics]

[ID: Sola holds a small triangular piece of aluminum scale mail in the palm of their hand. The desk behind them also has pliers and many aluminum rings. End ID]

I’m in my “learning to make chainmail” arc and having a great time

[lisavetbathory]

inkmaster is currently my hyperfixation show so yes i did start that lestat gets an american traditional heart tattoo of louis' name on his chest fic

[fobnsfwdoodles]

[quillyfied]

Sometimes. You gotta pass the workday somehow.

[kindahoping4forever]

5SOS IG Story

[gravesung-moving]

(sighing dreamily) chiaki in an awakened state is Fucking Terrifying.

[youaremysunshine-court]

knitters are great because they know three inches is actually quite a lot, especially when it comes to stocking stitch

[scarletttbitch]

how did u get into sewing!!

omg this somehow got totally buried in my notes (thanks tumblr mobile) but!!

Imma be real i dont Actually remember Why i got into sewing haha it was just something that my family thought i should know (and a way to keep my little autistic hands busy) but my mom was a big sewer when i was a kid, would make my halloween costumes every year and i started helping her with that when i was like 8, so my mom taught me hand-sewing when i was old enough to safely hold a needle (like 10?? i think??) and then my great-aunt taught me to use a machine when i was about 14. i would go to her condo for 'lessons' since she had a sewing room in her basement and she taught me how to read patterns and such :) I started making my own clothes very soon after, and by 16 I was either making or altering all my dresses for school dances 😂 and now [redacted] years later, I do it professionally!

[cicidraws]

i really think jiggles has cat dementia at this point, if shes as old as the humane society says, shes very young for getting it. but going off what i read online about cats teeth and ages, she maybe 7-8 years old, twice as old as the humane society said she was. and i make sure her dental stuff is good and that shes getting all the stuff she needs. but god. its definitely getting hard, i have to make sure she knows where i am constantly, and she hates closed doors. she will meow nonstop even if we are just a room over, thinking shes alone. like its literally one meow, and not even half a second after, another, and another, and its so loud. i have to guide her to me often. and her bowls are filled fine and her needs are checked off, so its just a constant getting lost thing for her. she also has some eyesight problems and general cognitive declining. i just hope she doesnt deteriorate too quickly, it feels like ive only just gotten her even tho i got her in 2021 ):