#*gestures vaguely I guess

[ester-galls]

Set after Jayce returned from the alternate timeline and smashed Salo..

Read from left to right (open the images to have a clearer order)

[vantablackdraws]

DarkPlums but make it fluffy

[clickety-clacker]

Thingies and stuff

[itscherryterry-again]

happy 2009 or smth

[cto10121]

Maybe I just feel this way because I have mixed feelings about musical Gelphie as a ship, but it seems to me that the way the musical fandom ships Gelphie reflects the ways that the musical is "the Glinda show." Personally, I can believe that Glinda might really be in love with Elphaba and not Fiyero, but I just don't see the same being true for Elphaba; her love for Fiyero and the trauma of losing him are too essential to her arc. Yet the fans insist that Fiyero is just comphet for both ladies.

*looks around nervously for the Gelphies* You said it, not me.

Seriously, you took the words out of my mouth. I’ve re-read Wicked countless times during the years, even adapted it into a movie script, so I close read it pretty carefully. Romance-wise, Elphaba’s true love was definitely Fiyero. And no, it wasn’t comp het, either in Elphaba’s character or authorial (also, accusing Gregory Maguire of out-of-character comp het is just hilarious).

Let���s put aside the fact that Elphaba went into a trauma coma when she lost him, gave birth to his son during said coma, went to the Vinkus to ask forgiveness from his wife, lived there, worked tirelessly to find out what happened to Fiyero’s whole-ass family after they were captured by the Wizard’s guards, and ran his family estate for years. Let’s put all of that aside.

Fiyero was the only one in the whole damn book even to come close to matching Elphaba intellectually and philosophically. He even manages to challenge her on some points (and honestly, imo, he did gag her at some points). He even reached a level of empathy for the Animals on his own, witnessing an act of violence. And he risked his own life to protect Elphaba, even following her in her assassination attempt to Madame Morrible. And it was thanks to his influence that Elphaba ultimately refused to hurt others in order to kill Morrible (they literally had a whole conversation about collateral damage, with Elphaba prepared to accept it and Fiyero firmly against it). When he died, it was as if a key part of Elphaba had died as well. It was in that section that she truly became the Witch.

With Glinda, Elphaba would essentially be replicating her dynamic with Nessarose as glorified handmaiden, and this at best. Also, Glinda was never that great an influence on Elphaba in the books to begin with; the whole point of that section was Elphaba’s influence on Glinda. And Glinda did not go with her after their meeting with the Wizard, and Elphaba did not offer.

Even in the musical-verse, Fiyero actively chooses Elphaba and her cause. His support is ultimately why Elphaba chooses him. With Glinda, she would have to live in her world, work with the Wizard, and turn a blind eye over the injustices of Oz. And that is something Elphaba can’t or will not compromise, as she knows it would lead her into certain danger.

[hrtzbeat]

[v88sy]

Being told to "just give it up" when hoping for Buck and Tommy to get back together is so funny to me because like.

It's been like 4 months real time and probably only a couple months in weewoo time.

Y'all are still hoping for something after 7 damn seasons/years.

It's completely feasible that they might get back together. Both characters are alive (and more importantly, actually queer) and clearly want to be with each other still.

But sure. We're the ones that need to "give it up."

Thanks for the laugh, though. I needed it.

[aweslasharc]

[asleepmottley]

Ives/Colquhoun says virility to the point it feels like he wants Boyd pregnant

[mintjeru]

first encounter florist alhaitham for @viraseii 🌻 thank you for your donation to @hkvthm-action!!

open for better quality | no reposts | extensive brainrot under the cut (don't say i didn't warn you)

ok so i created an entire backstory for the two of them while i was drawing ;u; enjoy!!

kaveh and alhaitham go to the same university and kaveh, who is a year or so ahead of alhaitham, graduates at the end of this year

even though they have different majors (kaveh studies architecture, alhaitham studies linguistics), the two of them share a humanities elective course this semester

alhaitham sits in the middle or back rows and he usually arrives to lecture early so he can read his books in peace until class starts

he often sits with a notetaker in class but they're just acquaintances; alhaitham mostly keeps to himself

meanwhile, kaveh is a really proactive student so he sits in the front rows. he is often found conversing with the students around him.

as such, alhaitham knows of kaveh (the popular guy that keeps answering the professor's questions) but kaveh doesn't know of alhaitham (he doesn't really have a reason to turn around in his seat)

alhaitham lives in the area and he works part-time at his grandma's flower shop! he looked into flower language in his spare time because he liked the idea of tangible objects holding various symbolic meanings. it was similar to the signified-signifier concepts outlined in the semantics papers he read in his linguistics classes.

one day, kaveh comes strolling into the shop during alhaitham's shift because he needs flowers for a project

alhaitham mentions that they're in the same elective class and the two begin talking about the professor and their homework for that day. time flies as they're both intrigued by each other's ideas on the course concepts. by the time the next customer comes in and alhaitham is called away to help, the two walk away deeming each other an interesting conversation partner.

after that day, they begin to talk in class and spend time chatting in the flower shop

whenever kaveh comes by to buy flowers or a gift, alhaitham gives him a small flower as a bonus

it starts with a yellow tulip ("there is sunshine in your smile," it's the first thing alhaitham notices about him. he later finds that the corners of his lips tend to rise when kaveh is around.)

next is a goldenrod (encouragement, kaveh was struggling with a modeling project but alhaitham knew he was capable enough to make it work)

after that is a yellow calla lily (friendship and shared values, kaveh and alhaitham finished a group project and found out they received the highest grade in the class!)

and then a little sunflower (silent love, kaveh had fallen asleep on the library desk studying for their midterm the other night and while he would never admit it, alhaitham spent a significant amount of time admiring the way the lamplight cast a soft golden glow over his features)

at some point, kaveh asks why alhaitham keeps giving him flowers as that surely cannot be good for business. he also seems to keep picking yellow flowers.

alhaitham simply replies that it's better for the older flowers to go to kaveh, who can appreciate them, rather than for them to sit in the shop wilting. besides, they're the same color as kaveh's hair. not that alhaitham stares at the way his hair catches the sunlight or anything.

after finals are over but before the university's graduation ceremony, kaveh visits the flower shop once more

this time, alhaitham is waiting for him with a single red tulip

"this is a familiar sight. i remember the first one you gave me was yellow. are we moving on to red now?"

alhaitham responds to his question with another question: "did you know that the color of the flower affects its meaning?"

kaveh pauses for a bit. "oh, you mean in flower language? i think i've heard of that before, yeah."

alhaitham glances down at the tulip and then back up to kaveh.

most of the time, he doesn't care what others think of him. he's always been focused on his own interests and learning as much as he can, but it seems that things are different when it comes to kaveh. their relationship is fine as it is now, but why is it that he wants so badly for it to change?

it would be so easy for alhaitham to give him another excuse: the tulip matches the color of kaveh's eyes after all. but kaveh is graduating soon. he'll be moving away and given the distance, there's no telling how easy it'll be for them to keep in touch. if there's any time to bring his feelings to light, it's right now.

"so," kaveh starts. "what does a red tulip mean?"

alhaitham closes his eyes. he inhales, holds his breath for a second, and exhales. he makes his choice. when he opens his eyes again-

"a declaration of love."

kaveh stares at him, and for a second, alhaitham worries that he's made the wrong decision. but then kaveh breaks into a smile.

he reaches into his bag and carefully pulls out a red rose

"before you ask, no, i didn't buy this; it had fallen from one of the rose bushes on campus. i'm loyal to your grandma's shop, ok?" he offers the rose to alhaitham and cracks a bashful grin. "i may not be well-versed in the language of flowers, but i think this flower has a rather obvious meaning, don't you think? looks like you beat me to it."

alhaitham feels the blood rush to his ears as the two exchange flowers.

then, kaveh lifts his free hand and opens his palm. alhaitham places his hand in kaveh's, and their fingers intertwine. kaveh looks down at their hands and brushes his thumb across the top of alhaitham's. he smiles to himself.

"oh no, please don't tell me all the flowers you gave me were picked based on their meanings," kaveh sighs. "i can't believe i never thought to look them up."

alhaitham squeezes kaveh's hand and relishes in the warmth of kaveh's palm against his. "don't worry, i'll tell you starting now."

[humming-fly]

Fellow user of Good Taste, I’d just like to give some sympathy lmaoo. I was complaining to my roomate about this one character showing up on my feed a lot, and they went “ugh. Of course you get this guy. He’s a guy with a bad attitude but actually nice”. It is now a month later and that character is in my head against my will.

Predictability isn’t a curse, it just means that you can sniff out the good ones with ease ^^ (btw love the shadow art so much, your style really works with sonic’s whole aesthetic :0 Also as a fellow Predictable person™️, I am quite heavily resisting the urge to see what shadow’s deal is despite never having an interest in sonic lmaoo 👍)

lmaO we are kindred spirits you and I 🤝 love a guy that you know is your type and trying to avoid looking for them only for them to worm them in against your will

(and thanks for the compliment! always funny to be told I have a style even though by this point I have to assume it's true haha)

(and listen. Listen. go watch the Dark Beginnings animations. you will not regret it.)

[willyhoos]

"shadows are inverted flames" -> wilsons hair is made of shadow -> YOUR BOYFRIEND'S HAIR IS MADE OF FLAME??? PETPETPETPET

also wilson can't leave the throne so he just has to deal with her doing this 24/7

[arcade-confetti]

Honestly haven't actually watched Miraculous Ladybug since like season 2-3, but ah, I still do really adore the design potential! And it's always so much fun to suit up characters

So here's Jason Todd from DC with some of the miraculous! I think both the cats suit him, though personally I imagine the tiger fits him a bit better, both in colors and powers! Not sure what personality the tiger looks for though

Man, wild to realize I make colors more saturated than a kids cartoon somehow, color theory was fighting me here and I didn't fight back. His skin feels so bright against everything here-

Edit: More Tiger Todd :]

Heres,, alot of extras of the black cat! I put him in layers and I wanted to see them all

My design inspo was a vague mishmash of his various Red Hood suits, stuff I think he'd wear, the Arkham Knight helmet, and pre-crisis Jason's first suit + Flying Todd clothes

Man, I wish there were more crossover fics for DC/Batman where a batman character left the universe instead, or more crossover fusions, yknow?

[satyrcatartz]

u guys know those “giving my Italian husband (x) food/(x) American thing” tik toks. well yeah Hetalia Prumano semi-rare pair attack

my friend and I have been. Obsessed with those. Why does she. Why. It’s like aggravating a chihuahua for views and it’s the most entertainment. Tbh. This art looks SO shitty but the Prumano brain rot is too real for me… Also I saw the pizza burger irl the other day and I don’t wanna talk about it

[a-cat-in-toffee]

trollhandles subject to change...... man! im sure these guys WONT play a world ending game haha !

[rustyboltzz]

Hey, so random thought. I re-listened to the Security Breach CDs again and was reminded of how it's implied that the Mimic strongly dislikes and/or is overwhelmed by strong fragrances and bright lights, and while I could get into how interesting it is to analyze how a robot who's never felt direct sensation learns it through new human hosts, all I can think about is how Vanessa must smell like ACTUAL death. 😭

It's implied that she was under its control for what? 4 or 5 years?? It always has a thumb over her. It probably wouldn't let her shower since it made it feel vulnerable and in less control.. she's going around killing people and, what? Sparsely showering with scent free body wash every 3 weeks? I'm starting to think the suits kept by Fazbear Entertainment weren't the ones that stunk.. it was its employees, LMAO.

That and thinking about how Vanessa was probably sitting in the dark all of the time.. in this essay, I will explain how the Mimic is a living metaphor for self-harm and disorders like depression.. (alongside the cycle of abuse, of course!)