#I need to rest

[chaos0pikachu]

it's funny because back in the day people used to say they couldn't/didn't ship characters of color because they were "boring" or "under developed" compared to gringitos but now that we have a slew of well developed, interesting, and prominent chars of color people just say you can't ship them because of [insert problematic bingo square] and idk man I find all that cardi b that's suspious dot gif

[kunchatea]

Uh idk, have this I guess

[arosetolivefor]

[acesw]

Reverse: 1999's Story Themes in the Form of Arcs

As we know now there are 3 story arcs in Reverse: 1999: The Timekeeper Tetralogy (Chapters 1-4), the Equilibrium Trilogy (Chapters 5-7), and now the Homecoming Series (2.0 Series, Chapters 8-10).

All 3 of these arcs are very integral to the main story and I found them quite interesting to think about how there are particular themes that stand out among them.

Disclaimer: These are very incoherent ramblings of someone who has had little sleep. Don't take all of what I said here to heart, nor limit down the overall themes into categories as narrow/overgeneralised as what I go over here.

I want to just rant talk about this here since it's early in the morning and I talked about it in a call. As much as this will sound incredibly incoherent, let's get started.

The Timekeeper Tetralogy — "Pillars"

The term "pillar" can be described as a metaphor for resilience, crisis, saviors, any of the sort. Chapters 1-4 primarily centers around this theme as we dive into the world of Reverse: 1999 for the first time. We're introduced to a world that is in chaos due to the "Storm" and the harsh changes that come with having to live through constant tragedy. From these calamities, people need something or someone to turn to for hope, or for them to be saved from this rubble, no?

It's in this series that it establishes the substantial roles hold by our main characters and factions; most importantly, Vertin's role as the Timekeeper. It becomes clear that she is highly sought out by many because her profound altruism shines through as a person who sought freedom more than anything. She showcases the impact and change she brings to be able to progress forward to making that change.

Of course, it's not just herself, we also have characters such as Madam Z, Druvis III, and Sonetto, whose actions become highly influential to the changes that needed to be pushed through to allow the Foundation to progress. There are also characters like Schneider, who plays a role in saving the lives of those they consider their own (e.g. Schneider trying to save her own family) in spite of the world that functions against them.

I think of "pillars" as a way that the first four chapters of this game brings the words "leadership" and "saviour" to light. The highlighted characters are very central to how they lead others out of conflict, whether temporarily or permanently.

Equilibrium Trilogy — "Belief"

Belief describes in the faith and trust held towards something or someone. How is this different from the first part and how does it connect? In Chapters 5-7, this word becomes very central to how many characters think. Many of the characters in this arc tend to have something or nothing to believe in.

All of them: 37, 6, 210, Sophia, Isolde, Marcus, Hofmann, Kakania, Lucy, Enigma, Ulrich, Semmelweis, Lorelei—Even someone like Heinrich—They all held beliefs that particularly influenced not just their personal stories but the overall narrative. Their communities held beliefs that had become their downfall later once it is shaken.

For example: Greta Hofmann is a mixed human that has lived through repeated tragedy. She has lived to see her brother nearly commit suicide, her colleagues be reversed, even the people she meets disappear right beneath her feet. Yet from all these years, it has drastically changed her perspective on arcanum and arcanists. She had accepted that there was no way to go back from where it all started in time; it becomes important to how she sees how the tides must be shifted through how the arcanists are able to see fit. It does not mean that she believes in arcanist supremacy, rather, it highlights the importance of the role that arcanists play into the world they are all in now.

When thinking of the word "belief" here, I really mean that each and every event, each circumstance, is particularly influenced by what the characters believe in. And what comes out of it strikes back at those beliefs, severely impacting how these characters view the world after they are faced with the effects.

The Homecoming Series — "Home"

It's quite in the name, isn't it? The 2.0 series is unique in that their event stories particularly tie back to the main story in some way. While that is in itself a major writing flaw, the theme particularly sticks out in all of the stories.

This series emphasizes on the theme of "Home" and how many yearn to return to it. Even if it were destroyed or taken from them, they still yearn to go back to where they found comfort and where they feel most safe. It becomes central to many conflicts in the story, and every character involved in this series so far has been affected by it in a way.

"Home" does not have to mean a physical building either, it can mean family, close friends, and kindred spirits as well.

There are characters like Joe, Anjo Nala, and Fatutu who are all facing conflicts from being essentially removed from their homes, or fighting their way through to return back to that home in such a way that it affects not only them, but their communities and families as well. Then there are those like Lopera, Barcarola, and Recoleta, who all have left their homes, but still feel this sense of longing to return in a way that they seek the comfort those homes once gave them.

It doesn't always prompt them to go back, but they always miss and yearn for what they had left behind or what they had lost. They yearn to return to a place they considered a place of safety and comfort, only to be met with conflict and a place now unfamiliar.

Afterthoughts

While having pulled an all-nighter and gaining a headache from staying up, I genuinely enjoyed getting this out of my system and it helped with organizing my thoughts about this game's story. While it has it's ups and downs, there's no doubt that I genuinely do appreciate the story as it is. These themes have been really fun to identify and explore, and it impacts how I see the story itself.

Thanks for reading my tangent here. As always, feel free to leave your own thoughts as you see fit.

[cherry-pop-elf]

Small Mouthwashing Break

Hey guys. I know so many of you are hyped and excited for another mouthwashing fic/update to my series but the whole RussianBot situation just. I can’t

I’ve seen things that have left me painfully traumatized. Its made me scared to even open this app. I’ve seen things no one deserves to see. Enough where I won’t even mention what they are

Until the situation is solved I just can’t be part of the fandom atm. I’m already painfully traumatized as is. I have enough going on in life. I don’t need more shit like this

It’s genuinely given me nightmares and taken a toll on my health, since fibromyalgia reacts to stress. What a way to start my thanksgiving break. Just peachy huh?

I’m super sorry to everyone that’s so eager to see more of my content, who want updates, to have asks left unanswered, but I deserve to take care of myself

Hopefully a few days away will make the situation resolve itself on its own. Maybe tumblr will actually do something. Who knows

Just know I’m super sorry, but I gotta take care of myself. I love the mouthwashing fandom/game but Jesus Christ those Russian Bots man

Keep me updated on if that stupid thing gets solved. If things go get fixed. That it’ll be safe to return

I wanna keep posting and doing what I love after all. Don’t we all?

Love yall

[needybiboy]

I’ve shot 3 loads today…

[unknownteapot]

me: yay my long ass fic is out time to relax

me:

me: *immediately starts writing obscene smut*

[anneapocalypse]

My last Junelezen post is done and queued.

(collapses in a heap of bones)

[alicethebard]

*pointing at myself in the mirror: You didn't go to work today because you're fatigued and need rest. STOP. DOING. OTHER. WORK. AND. REST. YOU. SILLY. CAT.

[pardonmydelays]

I realised I haven’t sent them for a while… HAPPY FRIDAY!!! 🖤✨💀🖤✨

it was a really good day indeed, thank you ❤️

[kaola-rivas]

Had a dream where I was ordering some coffee and when I was looking for my debit card to pay someone else passed their card in the contactless reader and paid it for me

I turn and it's professor layton

[r4phel]

Uhm, well, I won't be posting for a few days... some personal stuff happened and I'm not in the mindset to draw.

I will try to have some mental and emotional rest. I've been trying to draw and I can't, I feel terrible. Sorry.

Thank you for your attention. I'll be back eventually.❤️‍🩹

[zerolockfan]

The battle was over. Warrius Zero sat down, directly on the ground, too worn out to find a better place to rest. His chest heaved slowly, each breath a reminder of his body’s protest. Behind him, familiar footsteps and an amused scoff, and then a quiet grunt as Harlock slid down behind him. Back to back.

Neither of them said anything. Just the sound of tired breathing. Their shoulders aligned, steadying each other. The comfort of silence between warriors who had spent every last ounce of energy.

Zero closed his eyes.

He didn’t remember meaning to.

Harlock only realized when he shifted slightly and felt the full weight of Zero leaning back. Head tilted slightly, breathing slowed, gloved hand lax on the blaster still holstered at his side.

Sleeping.

Harlock tilted his head back and let out a soft breath. A half-smile, tired and fond, tugged at his lips. He didn’t move. Didn’t tease. Didn’t disturb the moment.

Instead, he allowed the weight to stay against him. Warmth shared in quiet surrender. A rare peace. A stolen pause between wars.

And Harlock whispered, almost inaudibly,

- Rest, Warrius. I’ve got your back.

And he meant it.

[cottoncandywhispers]

i’m sad but it’s okay

[acoraxia]

Me: i’m gonna nap i’ve been exhausted all month after working on the adopts

My dad and godfather: we’re going out to dinner

Me:

[magical-ely]

That moment, when you read a chapter of a book, and you just need to stop reading altogether because it destroyed you emotionally and changed the way you view things. That's when you know it is a good book.