#DO IT YOU GET THE CUBS

[pixiemage]

You can’t tell me I’m wrong

[sukibenders]

Glinda mentions to Elphaba how Fiyero can't stop thinking about that moment in Dillamond's class, or that he's having thoughts in general and how it worries her because it's not something she's used to from him (which is him thinking about actual things), in contrast to Elphaba, who doesn't seem all that bothered and, even more so interested in the manner when Fiyero brings up how he can't stop thinking about when they rescued the lion cub. I don't know about everyone else but for me, even with this scene probably being added for lighthearted value, I also see it as another piece in the puzzle cementing how Fiyero's and Glinda's actions will, eventually, either pull them closer or further away from Elphaba. I lowkey don't like it when people act surprised or confused as to why Glinda was spelled or get annoyed that Fiyero is in her place but I, personally, don't think she would have helped in that moment, specifically in the movie.

Prior to the train scene, Glinda is shown to, not only, be completely rude and spoiled (as shown with her literally fainting over not getting her way), when in class, she publicly points out Dillamond's inability to pronounce her name correctly even though it's an obvious struggle, parading in front of the class how easier it was for her other teachers to do it, then being dismissive during the rest of the lesson when learning the importance of history and why to learn from it (correct me if I'm wrong, as it has been a minute since I've seen the movie). All that already tells me that she doesn't really care for the animals' cause, let alone enough to follow Elphaba and Fiyero into the woods after stealing the lion cub and I think, subconsciously, Elphaba knew that. In fact, I can only see Glinda trying to sway them to leave the cub and how what their new professor wanted to teach probably wasn't all that bad (not saying that she would want the cub to be harmed, just that she would try to rationalize what's going as we've seen her do before). This is the same woman who, after learning that the Wizard was a fraud and responsible for the missing and harmed animals, still tried to justify his actions and berated Elphaba for not "acting accordingly" to the news, but yet we still think she should have been there to save the lion cub? That she would have helped those animals alongside Fiyero and Elphaba? I think it could allude to how Glinda could/will be used to help further push propaganda for the Wizard, especially given how it benefits her socially, as figures of propaganda often don't think too hard, or enough to critique the system around them not because they aren't smart enough too (for the most part), but more so because they understand how their world works and understand the consequences that follow when stepping out of line.

You don't have to like Fiyeraba or even find Fiyero interesting, but to purposely ignore what the movie is presenting you is such a cop-out. Fiyero enters the film being a sort of anti-establishment-like character, caring little if he gets kicked out of Shiz for breaking the rules, or just hardly caring in general (something Elphaba calls him out for), and so on. Why wouldn't he be down to rescue the lion? Even if it was to just feed his rebellious streak, he still would have gone, but when he and Elphaba meet, he's on a talking horse and they are conversing like lifelong friends. That might add another layer to the pair saving the lion. Even if he wasn't on the same level as Elphaba at that moment, the train scene shows that it had a profound impact on him that he couldn't shake. I think, had he been presented with the choice of joining Elphaba or staying, he would have gone, not only for her but also because he now knows that the Wizard is a fraud and most definitely wouldn't stand for what he [Oz] is doing. This is what sets him apart from Glinda which, isn't necessarily me hating on her but just stating facts. Glinda isn't/won't be willing to sacrifice her position and what it brings her, until it's too late (which is the tragedy of her character and her relationship with Elphaba), while Fiyero risks everything, even to some extent his own body (Scarecrow) and, in the end, gets to stand with Elphaba.

[23fallencomets]

nervous baby cheetah!logan being paired up with overly excited golden retriever!alex and the two become so incredibly close that honey badger! oscar starts having thoughts

[agni-ashes]

can someone in pirates smp just fish joe hills out of the sea please. can joe hills just fall out of the sky into the sea á la empires s2 oli orionsound. can he just plop into the ocean as oli watches, disbelieving. can oli tell himself that he just dreamed that up because there’s no way that joe found his way here. joe resurfaces, gasping for air hurriedly pulling his hair away from his face and blinking the water out of their eyes, looking around wildly, only to see oli on his ship. they lock eyes and scream, oli immediately jumping off his ship and swimming over to joe, because joe is here and he needs to get to him now. they splash over to each other, grinning, sopping wet, ecstatic because they found each other, they’re BACK, BABEYY

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 276

Fuck it, let’s do another three-way crossover prompt, it’s been a little while since I did that. 

And y’know what let’s do legend of zelda crossover too. After all, liminals are already uncanny-valley towards humans, but hylians? Who already have pointed ears and less human features? Oh how ecto-contaminated beings look to them is horrifying. Like something predatory mimicking them, like some sort of body horror vibes. 

Well, to everyone except for Link, who happens to also perhaps be slightly contaminated, what with the reincarnation, ghost-seeing and the fact that he died… and then was revived. Huh. You died too huh? Hey Dami (“Don’t call me that”) Jay, Ellie, we have another undead pal! 

Everyone else? Would like these beings to get out of their village now, please- oh goddesses one is looking at them- 

[jestroer]

I think we should make Cub a singer drag persona and make her Ariana Griande's rival. Or something

[gemini-queen42]

y'all know how bugbears have like long-ass limbs-

Do you think when they're babies they'd popcorn? like guinea pig pups do?

cuz their limbs r so long & they haven't properly grown into them yet. so they just. accidentally launch themselves.

[lilacsandstone]

cub's sculk biome is making me want to make a geologic map of it SO BAD. i dont want the season to end anytime soon but i also cant wait for the world download AGH (<- guy who is plagued by visions)

[iluknights]

[bear-cubs-art-things]

Did some lighting/rendering practice. Yippee

[dahllaz]

how the top of the 8th started

Arizona Diamondbacks: 1 Chicago Cubs: 7

how the bottom of the 8th will start

Arizona: 11 Cubs: 7

fuuuuuuuuuuck

[danielnelsen]

oh grub stays a camp follower if yenna dies cool

[shortfeather]

survivors of h-1: the usual low-key subnautica horror story (man vs unknown environment), the stressful central position of coordinating with the other groups but otherwise kind of chill, cryptid etho, mild political intrigue, iskall climbs mountains for fun, BDubs gets into his brutalist era via accidental alien possession

survivors of h-2: the minds of mortals were not meant to weather this endless snow and ice. there is no security in any direction for the ice is filled with unknown and ever-shifting tunnels inhabited by creatures who think us nothing more than gnats. but there is a greater threat, within our own bodies, stalking our veins and nerves like those creatures in the ice. and we are just as small there, just as helpless. we are nothing but toys for this land to play with and ruin until we are unrecognizable. the only option is to give ourselves over to instinct and slay that which would slay us first, even if it costs our selves. RED WINTER IS COMING.

survivors of h-3: the depths of the ocean really aren't so different from the depths of space. there's nothing nearby, you can't go outside without very specialized equipment, you feel very small, the usual. the difference is that the scanners pick up life forms instead of asteroids, and when you look out into the black and see points of light, you know you're actually seeing eyes, staring right back at you.

[chamerionwrites]

In p e r f e c t fairness. The heavy breathing and manky wet dog smell do make bears quite a bit more unsettling to encounter at close range than to look at in photos lol

[lesbonoi]

too lazy to do in game screenshots. sherlocks sinking city outfits not a dig/jab at frogwares btw its more like. its fun comparing b/c they still give off diff vibes even in the same outfit

bonus:

[find-the-path]

I have two ocs--- a Ranger and a Beorning--- who are adopted brothers, but I can't figure out which option is funnier: The Beornings picking up this Dúnadan kid and deciding 'you're ours now,' or the nice Dúnedain family abruptly finding out this innocent little eight-year-old they found wandering on his own can turn into a BEAR.