#GREAT POWER DYNAMICS

[point-two-two]

Letting your business partner pretend you're abusing him so you can con the living daylights out of foreign diplomats that you kept waiting for nearly three hours is crazy. And to rub it in by planning a skit where you bring him iced coffee and he complains about it? Iconic showstopping never seen before this is EVEN BETTER than the little show they put on for Taewon which was one of my favorite jinjae moments truly I feel like I just received a surprise custom-made cake after ordering a custom-made cupcake

[inthehouseoffinwe]

Mirdania is Celebrimbor’s child in all but blood, I take no argument. When she goes to the Halls, she’s immediately surrounded by a large company of Finwëans who all feel incredibly old and just stare at each other like:

Tyelpë has a daughter??!!

Anyway, she very quickly finds out about what went down with Annatar and well… Celebrimbor joins them all soon enough. His soul is in a lot of pain and Nienna is already on her way to give him her strength and hold him together.

But the first person he sees, or rather the first person who approaches, is Mirdania, who takes in his state and gives him literally the biggest hug. He clings back to her, weeping, and she just squeezes tighter.

“I’m so sorry…”

“So am I.” She looks him in the eyes, determined for him to understand this if nothing else. “But it wasn’t either of our faults.”

Anyway his pseudo daughter is quickly claimed by the House of Fëanor and finds herself with a very large extended family to look forward to meeting. In and out the Halls.

She leaves sooner than Celebrimbor, but you best bet she’s right there at the gates when he finally heals enough to come out.

[just-null]

*gives null his favorite things in hopes of thinking about this*

What if, from all the stalking the Hantengu clones had done to their darling, their darling develops a lot of paranoia and doesn't let anyone near anymore?

Or maybe their darling has a lot of trauma from man going awful, unspeakable things to them?

((I don't know if I should refer to their darling as female or male and that's my first time ever asking a favorite creator of mine, please don't judge me))

((the Darling can be whatever you want them to be, but I'll always be as neutral as possible, so don't worry! 🐸💖))

Considering that these men are also horrible, it's not surprising at all to find yourself going insane! I wasn't sure whether not letting anyone close included the boys or not, so I did both!

[Cw! Yandere behavior, unhealthy dynamics, obsession, manipulation]

Your sudden shift was wonderful at first! They finally had you all to themselves, and it gave them so much more time to evenly spread your attention between themselves without getting into usual fights.

When finding out about your paranoia, they feed into it, affirming your fears about others just to have you rely on them further. Never stray too far, not like you can, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Do you want to go out but you're too scared? Wait, right there, they need to decide who goes first to clear the way while the others stay close by!! that way no one will bother you!

Their favorite hobby is stealing—er—borrowing! so you don't even need to worry about something as silly as money or finance to get what you want again!! All you need to do is ask, and it's yours.

Their bias is prominent. Where hantengu would yelp and shout, they'd laugh and scold, but if you were to do the same, they'd comfort and coo. It's cute.. do you want them to get rid of something for you? Hold you? Comfort you?

Nothing really annoys them (aside from each other) now that you fully rely on them. Be as clingy and jumpy as you want, and they'll coddle you. Being spoiled rotten is the goal as long as you continue to cower at the sight of another soul or the thought of being alone.

They almost seem like decent lovers at some point, solely focusing on you and your needs. Jealousy is at an all time low now that they don't have to worry about anyone else. They even begin to hide their violent tendencies, too happy that you're with them to care.

It gets to the point where THEY had to be the ones to leave for important tasks lest they be.. "scolded" by a man you don't need to stress over.

It's devastating when they separate from you.. When they fight, their attacks are ruthless. Brutal. Bloody.. Even Urogi and Karaku are more productive because the image of their beloved all alone and trembling has their unbeating hearts aching.

Even with all this, they're still scummy rats who work together to make sure things go their way.

Sekido doesn't rile up your paranoia unless you insist on going somewhere alone. "Be careful, don't wander off. Yell and I'll go get you, who knows what's out there." He's content with your fears already. In fact, he's.. sweeter. He doesn't get as mad as he used to, only slightly irritated. Seeking him out to protect you from something small gets the most blissed out expression from him momentarily. His hold is still as firm as ever, but he doesn't insult you as harshly. Quiet grumbles like "Such a baby.. what is it this time?" are frequent, yet he does whatever you want. Karaku is NOT helping at all. Ever since he noticed you got jumpier, he thought it'd be fun to make you squirm, though he probably teases too much and makes you cry.. Pointing and gasping at nothing, making noises from other rooms, asking, "Did you hear that?" until you're visibly shaking from every little creak. But it's okay. He opens his arms every time and pets your head, cooing at you, "D'aww, don't start the waterworks, c'mere. I'll knock it off, I was just playing..! Even if I wasn't, you really think I'd let something get you? Never!" Urogi probably will give you terrifying heart attacks. Because you're so dependent on them now, he can't contain his love for you the second he sees you. One second, you're conversing with one of the boys, then the next a blur of feathers and glowing yellow eyes barrels towards you, toppling you to the floor. He can hear your heart beating through your chest as he presses his ear against it. He loves the sound!! "Did I scare you again? Hahaha!! You know it's only me who does this to you!! Anybody else would be dead before they even made contact. I love how warm you are, the thump of your heart, the feel of your skin, everything about you makes me too happy!!" Aizetsu is your worst enemy.. He needs a damn bell! Each step is too quiet, and he knows this. it's purposeful. You need to remember why you're paranoid in the first place, so he lurks around, letting you find him if he's feeling kind or giving you that feeling of being watched if he's not. He doesn't do it for long, preferring to be the one you hold instead of watching the others make an opportunity out of his methods. When he lets you find him, he pouts, tilting his head as if you're the one who intruded on him. "Dont mind me, I'm making sure everywhere is safe. Did you need something..? Or did you feel how much i missed you? Oh, you're so nice to me.."

———

But then.. you began growing distant towards them.

They're not sure what happened. Honestly, they might take it as rejection at first and double down until they notice you're TERRIFIED. They pause and regroup, planning their next course of action.

They do a 180 and fight often when alone, blaming others, then each other for being too much on you. Their muffled yelling and thumping from fighting are loud enough that you hear, though they try making it up to you later.

They're not as aggressive, just confused and hurt. Attempts to be considerate come off very stiff, but they're trying. They can tell you're not faking it. The terror in your eyes is undeniable.

Even if they're extremely upset about it, they put their feelings aside for you. There's no use talking to someone who won't listen.

Their attitudes get a lot more cautious but desperate. They've dealt with Hantengu's jumpiness and constant crying before, but being the cause in your case makes this more complicated..

They attempt to give you your space, and insist you stay home. Don't like the home you have? They'll find you a new one, a better one, and promise not to get too close. Give them some time. After that, they get rid of any external factors that could be harmful to you.

Unsurprisingly, they can't help themselves and will try to approach and speak to you, even if behind a wall or at a distance. Probably set up a wall divider just so you don't feel as scared to speak to them.

They're desperate and want what they once had with you.. please don't shut them out. this wasn't how it was supposed to go.

Emotional reassurance isn't their strong suit (ironically). They never comfort anybody, not even Hantengu. Combat is their expertise! In their mind, fixing the problem outside will fix the problem inside ..At least, fingers crossed that they do.

It's because of those villains out there that you're so scared in the first place. What kind of disgusting shameless bastards assume they get the privilege to think of you, much less be near you?! The second they know what these "men's" faces look like, their insides will decorate the ground and-!

Ahem—

Let's just say they took a page from Akaza's book and treat men a little meaner than women. As in, making sure at least one bone of theirs is broken if they so much as breathe in your direction.

During the attempt at rehabilitation, they fall into roles according to how they handle you.

Sekido is your bodyguard that makes sure the others behave and you're taking care of yourself. His once long fuse shortened since he began blaming the others for your paranoia. He can't help but be protective. As much as he hates it, he won't focus on anything if he knows you're unwell. He doesn't say much aside from grunts and scoffs in hopes of not scaring you further. Karaku tries to lighten the mood and fills the silence with stories about what he's seen throughout his life, excluding the violent and aggressive details. Maybe even random stories he's heard, just to try and get your mind off of whatever is troubling you. He doesn't speak directly to you but around you so that you'll probably overhear. Urogi is the material comfort, bringing you gifts that the others check before they get left outside your room. The gifts aren't as ripped or scratched as they would usually be, but that's because he's trying extra hard to give you something that'll hopefully make you feel better! With his talons and excitement, Urogi doesn't see you as much anymore unless it's through the window when you're asleep. Aizetsu is the one who frequently speaks to you. He loves gathering information about you and hearing you speak in general. It's a pity you speak less, and when you do, there's a slight tremble.. it's cute, but you sound so miserable.. His airy, soft voice and gentle attitude grow sweeter when announcing himself, "How are you feeling? it kills me to see you like this.. please, tell me what to do to make everything better.”

The eyes you feel get worse since they're overprotective of you. At least they're not as secretive about it! They're insistent and happy that you avoid other people all together, though it'd be much better if they were an exception!

[notsogoodangel]

I'm just saying that there's no heterosexual explanation for AJ, as the Champion, having a twink actually running Parkour Civilization.

[saltykoalamusic]

Friendly reminder to the fandom that the Viper family are in fact slaves/servants to Al-asims which is why no matter how much Jamil or Kalim could talk or how many revelations they have about their relationship, they could never be true friends as long as Jamils family is not free.

[bayetea]

surely there is balance to be found between acknowledgement of harmful amatonormativity and the fact that stories with no romance are worth telling and that not everyone needs to date or have sex or get married and recognition that romance is a historically derided genre specifically because of its association with women and an understanding that romance is as capable of literary merit as any other genre. surely you can have both

[disfordevineaux]

Hey dude! As the local chase enthusiast of our fandom, what characters do u wish got to interact/interact more extensively with him in canon?

Without a doubt, Zack

I've written multiple works of fan fiction of them interacting, one the entire works basis. Such a missed opportunity. Because I know Zack would have incorrectly thought that the sun shone out of Chase's ass the moment he saw him inadvertently stand just infront of bright burst of light as if beaming down from the heavens himself just for Zack to witness in awe and enlightenment.

Chase is the 80s Tom Selleck to Zacks presumption of what encompasses the ideal of a 'perfect man' is for him to emulate.

Chase: *breathes*

Zack: OH MY GOD THATS PERFECT I will become you and one day wear your skin as a trophy of my sucess!

Chase:

[curufiin]

“The origin of the Orcs is a matter of debate. Some have called them the Melkorohini, the Children of Melkor; but the wiser say: nay, the slaves of Melkor, but not his children; for Melkor had no children.(1)”

So obsessed with this line about Melkor bc it perfectly fits how I envision him. He “creates” (if you can call it that) things but he is not attached to them. I see a lot of people making Melkor a dragon dad like a dog dad and that’s perfectly fine and very cute! Just not how I like to portray him normally. I think he treats dragons the way a kid would when they discover some shiny new toy, plays with them for a few days, and then completely disregards them once he’s bored. In this case he keeps them around because they serve his higher purpose of wreaking havoc on Arda, but I don’t think he considers dragons his children, and he certainly isn’t attached to their existence.

[lambmotifz]

i love s5 toxic angsty wincest, love how dean was actively trying to punish sam and brainwash him into feeling guilty

always thinking about their dialogue in 5.18 point of no return. dean’s “all you’ve ever done is run away”. sam’s “and i was wrong. every single time i did.”

sam is literally apologizing for running away from his family where he never felt safe or accepted. he’s apologizing for wanting a safe life away from hunting

because dean is mad and upset and angry at him

[dykedvonte]

I keep seeing fanarts of ppl's OC's being on the ship, so do you think that if there was 6st crewmember (specifically, another woman) Anya would've been more safe? Like, someone to actually call Jimmy's begaviour out, someone Anya might wanna trust? Is there a possibility something might have changed (even if a little) or it would not have mattered at all?

-💀

I feel like the game would make it part of the commentary on where she would believe and help Anya but still be sort of dismissive? Like the whole “don’t waste time crying and being scared keep going and move on, don’t let him win”. It’s supposed to be positive and reinforcing but sometimes it does more damage in those times of mourning and grief, it feels patronizing, like you don’t understand what you’re going through but they do. Even if they did call out his behavior it’s still on Curly to act and while another voice would help, it’s still 4 against 2 on guys that don’t get it until they have to vs women who always have to.

I don’t mind mouthwashing OCs but I do get a bit bored as they tend to be borderline saviors or like Jimmy aligned. They are either more complicit than Curly or just Jimmy haters for no reason, outside of what the creators know about what he did to Anya. I am never irked by OCs but in a story like mouthwashing you really need to think about what your character adds to the commentary, especially if they are there during the crash. It’s nice to have like characters on Anya’s side more whole heartedly and interesting to see characters who placate Jimmy but sometimes it’s one note.

I can’t and don’t want to police peoples OCs it’s never my intention when I comment on trends I notice, but I do feel like the way people make their OCs interact with these two characters and especially Curly, really show a grave misunderstanding of the narrative and these characters as people vs roles in the story. Still, I know people just make up characters for fun and that’s fine. Great even, but I guys I’m focusing more on OCs that are supposed to have those serious dynamics. My favs tend to be pretty-Tulpar or post-Tulpar au OCs.

The inevitably of the crash is on Jimmy. He did that not because he wasn’t stopped but because all his means to kill Anya were taken. The gun, the axe. Even if Curly did strip him of his co-pilot privileges and try to keep him contained there’s only so many people. An extra body helps but they have jobs they have to do, he’s the only one steering the whole ship and Jimmy would likely have an out: food, bathroom, etc. He’s not new and if he couldn’t crash the ship directly, who’s to say he wouldn’t sabotage something else? A clunker like the Tulpar wouldn’t take much. An extra person helps but it’s just another thing that prolongs what a person like Jimmy is willing to do to shirk responsibility.

It’s more than just needing someone to stand up to him and think that’s what is missing when it comes to inserting a character into the mouthwashing setting.

[panharmonium]

i am not usually interested in dramatically canon-divergent scenarios because the canon story is what compels me, but i've been obsessed with this moment ever since i re-heard it during my second viewing. from the perspective of someone who already finished the story once and now knows the truth - this was wild.

WHAT IF?

[briar--rising]

It is so funny to me when people try to argue about who's 'worse', Lestat or Armand. First of all, worse by what metric? By the way they treat humans? The way they treat Claudia? Or (as it seems most people are focused on) only the way they treat Louis? And if it's by the way they treat Louis, are you judging based on what you would find worse in a partner, or by what Louis does (bc I would argue he pretty clearly has an opinion on that based on the end of season 2).

And most importantly of all, who cares??? They are both TERRIBLE. Everyone in this show is terrible! You can like morally reprehensible characters. Armand is my personal blorbo, and what he does is horrific. I can feel bad for him, and enjoy watching him, and think that his actions are heinous, and reblog art and read fanfiction of him, and analyze him without excusing him, all at the same time! And so can you with whoever you like!

Pitting these characters against one another is absurd. "Which one is less abusive" is a question I guess you can ask, but it's not a very interesting one. Much more interesting is "Why are they abusive in these specific ways? What about their trauma and personality informs their actions? Why does Louis react the way he does to each of them? What does that say about Louis? What does this show say about domestic violence in general? Are the rules different for vampires? Or is abuse abuse? Do the victims determine who should get forgiveness? Or are certain actions inherently unforgivable? Can you forgive someone when their victim hasn't? Is any of this different in fiction rather than reality? etc etc etc." There are so many interesting questions posed by the juxtaposition between Lestat and Armand and the way they treat Louis, and none of them are "but which one is worse so I can forever villify that one and hold up the other one as the paragon of what's good and right and perfect for Louis"

[burningcheese-merchant]

You've mentioned that deep down pepper jack is insecure to en extend.why? Is he scared he'd hurt someone? Does he feel like he's not enough? Drop the angst🙏🙏🙏

Are you referring to that one line in his soulstone description? Haha

Jack has some insecurities he's grappling with internally, yeah :( they have different forms, but ultimately come from the same place: the fear he isn't good enough, like you suggested. There's a more general side to it, plus one more closely related to Burning Spice

🔺 Jack secretly fears/worries that his father does not like him/is disappointed in him. They're quite different from each other in a lot of ways and don't always know how to communicate their thoughts/feelings to each other, so there's a bit of a gap between them in that sense (one that doesn't exist between BS and his sister, which makes it a little worse). He yearns for his father's approval and often goes out of his way to do things that he thinks will earn him that (ex: asking BS to read history books with him, or asking him questions about the past. Jack likes history already, that's a natural-born interest of his, but because his father was once the Herald of Change/History, there's that additional point of "if I show my dad I'm smart like him, and like the same stuff as him, he'll be happy. He'll be proud of me"). It isn't necessary, of course; his fears are entirely unfounded, Burning Spice loves his son dearly, just as he is. He just isn't the best at expressing it sometimes (I imagine BS being. Like. Very emotionally constipated lol. He makes a lot of progress w GC but a brand new hurdle is made with the kids bc he can't necessarily talk to them like he does to her, at least not right away. Children need to be handled/spoken to differently). They'll patch this up eventually but it's a bit difficult and awkward for a lot of Jack's childhood

🐦 Jack naturally holds himself to a very high standard. It's just who he is and has always been. He's not arrogant by any means, but he does expect a lot from himself. Admittedly a little bit of it comes from external forces - his family, his friends, the kingdom - but it's really mostly him. People expect a lot from him (not out of malice ofc, no one is trying to make him feel pressured/insufficient at all), but he expects the most from himself. He needs to always be his best, for everyone else's sake.

I've been drafting little playlists for both kids (I like doing that for characters I like + OCs, it's a way I help myself understand their vibes) and one song I attribute to Pepper Jack is "Surface Pressure" from Encanto. These lines in particular encapsulate his feelings pretty well imo:

"Under the surface, I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service"

"Under the surface, I hide my nerves and it worsens, I worry something is gonna hurt us"

Under the surface, I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this?"

"But wait, if I could shake the crushing weight of expectations"

"Who am I if I can't run with the ball?" / "Who am I if I can't carry it all?" / "Who am I if I don't have what it takes?"

Jack is the firstborn. Jack is the son of two gods. Jack IS a god, himself, by virtue of the power he inherited. Jack is the crown prince, expected to one day inherit his mother's throne. Jack is the older brother, meant to be his sister's protector and guide, meant to be a good example for her. Jack is a hero, he wants to be a hero, he's supposed to be a hero; someone who uses his power for good, who serves the public. The strong have a duty to help the weak. He's strong. He has to be. So that duty falls on him. All the time. No matter how heavy it gets. Who is he, otherwise?

... But he's scared he'll fail. There's nothing he fears more than failure. Letting everyone down. Everyone thinks so highly of him... everyone expects so much from him. People count on him for things. So he'll be strong. If he can't, he'll pretend. He'll put on a mask. His feelings matter less than his responsibilities. If both he and Paneer are scared of something, he'll be the one to put on a brave face and hold steady, because being there for her is more important. Others will always be more important than him, and he always has to do a good job for their sake. A self-sacrificing perfectionist. Dangerous combination

[aingeal98]

Daisy is so interesting because she absolutely will never give shitty men an inch. She'll never say "I can fix them." or try to excuse their actions no matter who they are or how much she cares for them. Miles, Ward, Fitz. If they hurt her, then she knows her worth enough to call them out on it and call bullshit on all their attempted excuses.

But what's interesting is that she just. Doesn't know how to do this with Simmons. There is nothing Simmons can do to her that Daisy won't try to minimise and forgive. Something about growing up in the foster system and learning from a young age how awful men can be, but then getting your first long lasting female friend when you're working for a spy agency, and you're both so willing to die for each other and the love and trust is right there. Unlike with the men in her life it's not a bond Daisy knows how to cut off even when it's grown toxic. Literally Simmons could cut someone's head off and Daisy would stand in front of her teammates being like no it's OK I know her! I can fix this! She just needs help!

It's kind of heartbreaking but as a character quirk I find it so fascinating.

[midsummerday24]

Random HC I have

I read this fic (I believe it was by Maril - “In Love and War”) and somewhere in there Vector had his own realm with a table with 13 chairs and 12 other doors for his siblings which aww that’s so cute. BUT it also had these other features which were special to vector/he can manipulate his realm. GIVING ME AN IDEA!

Primusʻs realm is the realm of Allsparks and they all have a collective realm - the realm of the primes. So basically all the primes have their own realms based on them with small influences from their siblings. And they all have a table and chairs and entryways for their siblings (+yes even Megatronus and Liege bc I believe they are big softies and care about their family it’s just that everything went to shit) Like:

Prima: His table is long with him at the head (says it’s “bc he’s the oldest” but he’s just kinda pretentious). The realm never dims -its always bright. Everywhere are shields, banners, and glyphs of truth and justice etched into the walls. His sword sits unused (like excalibur in the rock).

Vector: Ever-shifting maze of crystalline halls but he can stop them/keep them suspended in time. He has doorways that lead to moments, not places. The reflections speak in futures that haven’t happened (like that episode of ninjago with Jay and Nya - yall know what im talking about). Like this is the center of timelines.

Corridors fold into each other, some looping back, others opening onto scenes from different eras. The sky is fractured into moving constellations. Clocks—some mechanical, others alien—hang from invisible ceilings. Gravity tilts unpredictably in some areas.

Alpha Trion: Endless archives suspended in space, scrolls and datapads orbiting like celestial bodies. Each room contains the memory of a moment, preserved exactly as it was lived (kinda like how you could watch that one guys life in READY PLAYER ONE). The covenant stays open on a pedastal open with blank pages and the quill lies next to it.

Solus Prime: Her realm is like massive, active forge-world (like hephastusʻs realm in those EPIC animatics). Molten rivers of gold energon (another HC i have bc ichor) flow like lava through engineered canals. Glowing runes, etched in ancient Cybertronian, pulse across the stone and metal walls. The sound of clanging hammers and humming welders never ceases, though no workers are in sight. The Forge of Solus—her artifact—sits at the center of the realm, almost powering it.

Micronus: As the minicon supporter of the group who loves his sibs very much, it was his personal choice to make his realm exactly FOR his siblings. Tucked beneath starlit skies and surrounded by low hills, soft energon streams, and gentle humming plants. He doesnt necessicarily have a table - but had spaces for his siblings and each space is made specifally to fit his siblings and their likes and dislikes. There’s always a seat by the fire. There’s always a clean tool bench waiting. Always a quiet spot.

Alchemist: A domed biome filled with massive vines, crystalline structures, and floating ore-veins. The ground is half stone, half circuitry. Pools of glowing liquid energon reflect star maps. The realm pulses softly—alive with synthetic flora and techno-organic fauna. And on the side he has an personal energon bar for his siblings (Bc a mech needs his hobbies.. "Maccadam")

Nexus: His realm is built from fractures. Cities float in fragments, connected with golden electrical bridges. His realm is paradoxical: separation in harmony. His presence binds the pieces. Without him, the realm collapses into kaleidoscopic chaos.

Onyx: Endless technological + organic primal landscapes: dark forests, jagged peaks, deep caves lit by bioluminescent fauna. Stars hide behind the canopy. It looks like the scenery from the maximalʻs planet from ROTB - just more technological - bc he is their ancestor.

Amalgamous: A realm in constant motion, reshaping itself with every thought. Matter forgets its form. Gravity plays by mood. Nothing is permanent. Identity is fluid. (his siblings are often annoyed being in his realm with how unpredictable it can be)

Quintus: A realm filled with life - random creatures galore (like those mentioned in the covenant). A biome grown from programmed evolution, where circuits blossom and metallic vines pulse with rhythmic algorithms. It's a testing ground for ideas of life. Failed organisms still twitch in the corners. Living tools crawl underfoot. Not everything here is benign. Kinda creepy if u think abt it - but honestly fitting for the creator of the quintessons.

Liege: A sleek palace of black glass and silver mirrors, surrounded by reflecting pools. Courtyards are arranged like a labyrinth. Every surface distorts your reflection—one moment honest, the next flattering, the next monstrous (like those circus mirrors). Everything is over-designed: columns curve like twisting blades, stairs float mid-air in impossible spirals, and doors shimmer before solidifying.

Megatronus: Massive, functional, militaristic. Structures are simple and intimidating: blocky towers, battlements, weapon racks, training pits, and open plazas for duels (he used to hide the weapons when little brother optimus came to visit). His reasoning "Everything is built for endurance, not beauty". But he has a seperate area just for his family and an even more private one for solus.

Optimus (Thirteenth): I HC that he is the Prime of Ideals/Rebirth. His realm morphs to represent his own ideals + the ideals of those around him. Like Micronus his realm is kinda "for" his siblings because it provides them comfort. Like this is literally the "Ideal" realm - everything you could ever want is in here. But it is also very dangerous because once you are in you dont wanna leave. I connect it to the fact the optimus is always optimistic about things and often it is adressed that he has great ideals/beliefs but sometimes is a naive thing.

This realm is not one fixed place. It is like a constantly shifting dreamscape, morphing based on the ideals and deepest desires of whoever enters/who he is close to. It is, quite literally, the perfect world—but not a lie. It is the truest expression of who you are at your best… and what you wish the world could be.

To Optimus, his realm often resembles a quiet Cybertron before the war—soft gold skies, silver towers, peace humming in the background. The Matrix floats freely here like a sun, shedding warmth that touches everything. Roads of light lead to long-lost friends, to future harmony, to memories that were never real… but could’ve been. And anyone who has strong ideals is very appealing to him...

[landfilloftrash]

I have, quite literally, had this image sitting in my art program’s drafts for the past two years. I finally sat down and drew it.