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At SPIN Seattle last night. #seattleadventures #spinseattle (at SPIN) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9euBQcBEPq/?igshid=kmgthv7oudvi

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I find it amusing how fans wish almost every character they love to be a Jedi but not the Jedi GL showed us. They want their characters to be able to have all the cool stuff like lightsaber, force use etc BUT not the beliefs what makes a Jedi. No. Fave must be a hero who saves the day with their cool toys and abilities bUT they must also not have any restrictions to their actions or consequences. This goes for all era fans. They want that Jedi label but just not the obligations of the role 🙄

Yeah, pretty much. They want superheroes, not monks, and they want the universe to play by superhero conventions.

And there’s value in stories like that, of course, but that’s not what Star Wars is. Its universe adheres to different rules. In some ways, it’s almost a counter to, possibly even an unintentional deconstruction of sorts of the way superheroes work. Where in a superhero universe, the hero would delve into their anger to fuel their determination and win from the brink of destruction (and therefore this action is supported by the narrative as a positive one), Star Wars explores the consequences of letting your emotions take over like that and showing how damaging that is, how easy it is to lose sight of yourself and your intentions, how the destruction wouldn’t stop where you wanted it to.

The emphasis, then, is on facing temptation and resisting evil in yourself, less so on some external goal (defeating the enemy, saving the day, etc) - that’s important, sure, but more as a representation of that internal conflict, rather than the conflict itself.

And there is exploration of consequences and the burden and responsibilities of power in some superhero stories, but it’s usually prioritized differently than it is in Star Wars. Usually the external conflict is the more important one, with internal conflicts serving mainly to delay the resolution of the external conflict, rather than being the point, as in Star Wars.

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Fallout Boy Private Show 11/11 w/ @comicbooksooc @no__fac3 & @_kmcl_1006-!!! That was a dope night. We all gotta meet up and do that again sometime!! (at The Showbox At the Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B438I7LBhmo/?igshid=1ikw73m6foiaq

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This isnt art but I've made an incredible discovery

This Edward Elric is the perfect size and pose to ride the Lego Carnotaurus.

He shall never be displayed on the stand he came with ever again. It is what Ed would want.

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“If it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you’re gunna get!”

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That's madness!!! If you're feeling charitable, maybe you should think about helping out one of your comrades, and not some stranger! What were you thinking?!

Makalov, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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No longer will we think of honor and dying in so cavalier a fashion. No matter the difficulties we face, we will choose the road that allows us to continue living at your side.

Lucia, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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We were so trapped by our own ideas that we were unable to sympathize with your feelings. I'm terribly sorry.

Lucia, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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You doubting my strength? I can pin a tiger with my bare hands! That's not just hot air either!

Largo, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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Sweet courtesy is ever the herald of hospitality.

Kurthnaga, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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You employed me as a mercenary. I'll give you your money's worth! ...No. It means more than that... To my last breath, I will do all that I can to ensure your dream... Elincia.

Ike, to Elincia, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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Over the last year, I learned a lot from all those battles... Mostly, I learned that there are many things I can't do on my own. Everything I achieved was possible only because of the people around me. I trust them completely. And I'm not ashamed to ask for help.

Ike, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)

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As I wrap up Pokémon LeafGreen, it’s time to reveal the next GBA game in my backlog - Riviera: The Promised Land-!! I got this game about 15 years ago, played it for a couple hours, and somehow forgot about this gem. Well, now it’s time to go back and complete it! @atlususa #challengeaccepted #jrpgs #gba (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsi3dyEAG0e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3ni02ditj1k

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A coworker got me this in the office Secret Santa 🎅 last month!! I wear it about 6/7 days a week now! #supermarioland #gameboy #nintendo #whattimeisit (at Tukwila, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BseKNxTgtgJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=49v8tbdqzjrf