#but he barely opened up

[clits-and-clips]

Spiralling AGAIN would you believe it

[cryptidmickle]

i love. tears.

[vaguely-concerned]

just had the thought 'in the end the most important thing varric taught rook was how to make a home for, with, and in other people' and then I had to go lie down on the floor and clutch at my head in unceasing agony for a few hours, as you may well imagine. hawke and the kirkwall crew........ in the end you kind of saved the world a bit in the most characteristically indirect and chaotic of ways. not by anything in particular that you did or achieved or accomplished (lmao imagine!), but just by -- having existed, and by the love that was always there, despite it all, in all its imperfections, even when no one was saved by it in the end. you're not here right now and you're not quite haunting the narrative but I hear your voices bickering and arguing and laughing from the other room. (and so, I think, does varric. all the time.)

'did you think you mattered, hawke? did you think anything you ever did mattered?' yeah actually, varric says with da2 and keeps saying through the series. you were here. and I loved you. and as it turns out that mattered more than almost anything in the world, no matter how long it lasted or how fucked up it was at the time or what else happens, because varric manages to pass that feeling, that intangible... home, that echo of you all as you were together, that love, hopefully the best parts of it, on to someone else for them to bring with them on their journey, with their family. and maybe the world will be kinder this time. you never know. merrill's line of 'Everything affects everything. We were born, a bunch of things happened, and now we're in a mess with our friends.' varric's greatest fear of becoming his parents. even through the wreck and the ruin of the world, ghosts upon ghosts upon ghosts of love -- malcolm hawke, who we never even see, but his life touched hawke's and hawke's touched varric's and varric's touched rook's and rook is passing it on to the family they're creating. the unbroken legacy of love shines through in ways that are stronger and stranger than any magic. help

[starry-bi-sky]

more clone^2 memes because i think they're funny

[dumbfucksystem]

thinking about mafia shen family au. the system is fucking around with shen qingqius life again and is like yk what if ur not gonna tell your husband anything about yourself then ill force you to. have fun! :D

sqq doesn’t even have the time to think 'wtfff??' before Everything Happens. shen yuan’s soul gets shoved back into his original body just moments before he dies. in this version of the au he was choking on food, so he gets the lovely experience of having his airflow blocked again! lucky for him, the system dragged binghe along for the ride so he is saved before he dies again.

this route for mafia au means that the shen family never had to grieve shen yuan. im not sure how the Family reacts to their a-yuan suddenly having a very strong and intimidating significant other (boyfriend? husband?!??? wdym he got married without telling us!?!?) all of a sudden. does shen yuan come out to his family?? no, but also yes, but also not really. they knew he wasn't straight this entire time, so its more like they are coming out to him instead of the other way around. god knows they have bigger skeletons in their closets, they don't care if a twink is in there too.

there is less angst here, and it mostly centers around the comedic factor of shen yuan showing binghe around his house only for them to "stumble upon" an entire closet filled with guns..!?! shen yuan is just standing there in complete horror as binghe grabs a whole ass ar-15!?!?? hes looking at him with the most innocent eyes asking him what this strange metal object is. jesus fucking christ. his white lotus is holding a gun and now he has to explain gun control policies while his brain is leaking out of his ears. he opens his mouth right before an alarm starts blaring everywhere. he’s saved by the bell! except not really, because now six members of his Family are surrounding them and pointing several guns at binghe!!!!! what the actual fuck is going on here!!!!!! this is not how the 'meet the parents' arc is supposed to go!!

[mrmeepsmadmind]

hate when you're a behemoth but this bigger behemoth won't leave your (back)side. it's like he thinks you're friends or something . (Blitz will immediately come crawling back to astro bcs a caterpillar tried chewing on him or smthing after he shook it out a tree bcs hes an asshole & now he needs vengeance )(help*)

🏈- primus, astrolame, can't you go somewhere with your huge self and stop stalking me like some giant shadow??? you're making femmes think i'm a SHORT GIANT?? ( you are 🚂 . ) (that's not fucking fair & You Know It 🏈. ) go get some femmes on your spike- hang out with some FRIENDS, for scrap's SAKE LeaVe mE ALonE??!! PRIMUS, you're SOFT- don't you have ANY FRiENDS ( also has none ) ?? 😾‼️ 🚂 - tra-

🏈- istp(rimus) if you say trains. trains don't count . they NEVER counted-

🚂 - well can you? can you count, blitz .

🏈 -

🏈 - answer my question first, spikehead . (BoOM! FIRST! ONE!!! ☝️‼️ that's like- a NUMBER, RIGHT??? ... IN UR FACE, THOMAS THE POOPOO TRAIN ahhhaaa 😋😋😝 )

🚂- ....... ... i have you .

🏈 - ....

[danwhobrowses]

Well now that the dust has settled a bit on the C3 finale and wrap up, I do wanna throw out some suggestions for 10 one shots - in no particular order - which I feel like would be great and fun and narratively tied in with the characters.

EXU: Crownfall Premise: In the future events (circa 15 years or less after the Rites of Catatheosis) the Crown Keepers reunite to try and free Opal from the crown, with ominous word that Lolth's mortal form is close to reawakening their memories and bringing their friend back into her service. Notes: Potential guest cameos for some Bell's Hells members and Deni$e if Aimee wants to double up.

Bell's Hells Go to PopCon Premise: Set a few weeks after the Rites of Catatheosis, Bell's Hells go to PopCon in Rumblecusp to support Chetney - the guest of honour. An egg is up for grabs for Fearne as a side plot but the hired hunters after Chetney during their reunion in Jrusar are also lurking in the shadows, likely at the behest of a disgruntled and aggrieved shopkeeper upset with Chetney's newfound fame. Notes: Potential guest cameos for Deanna and FRIDA, maybe even a long lost Pock O'Pea relative? Also maybe some conflict with TravelerCon happening on the same day!

EXU: Apogee Premise: Set either during the events of the final battle or after, an opportunity arises to see what Deanna, FRIDA, Deni$e, and Prism are up to in their own mini-adventure. Notes: Possible additions for other PCs to join the group, maybe even Tary and/or Kingsley given their absence in the campaign or let Matt play an NPC-turned-PC like Dancer, Joe, Xandis, or Ryn while another DMs.

Bell's Hells vs the Nine Hells Premise: In the absence of their Lord, a power vacuum is happening in the Nine Hells, and in turn many devils are coming to collect on their pacts to gain an advantage at the head of the table. Bell's Hells go to the Hells in order to dismantle an alliance of devils intent on taking over and laying waste to the material plane in preparation for Asmodeus' return - and their own gain and favour. Notes: Potential involvement for Zerxus, also potential to free Fearne from her pact with Klask, Braius stuff since Azzy M made him a marked moo, and maybe even a little fallout from Ashton pissing off Tiamat - who was sealed in Avernus. Also a chance to reshape the Hells in a more homebrewed structure if so desired.

Bell's Hells: Infinite Possibilities Premise: Irritated by the constant surveillance on them over the years, Ashton finally accepts the Kryn Dynasty's 'invitation' to visit and be studied: but they're not going alone. Tensions are high among the Hells given the Bright Queen's reluctance in the finale to aid them in the ritual or in saving Ashton's life, but Luxon lore is desired by both parties, as are answers about Ashton themselves - and, for Bell's Hells, getting them out alive and in one piece. Notes: Potential to also involve Essek, and possibly free him from the Kryn's corsairs, and Verin for family lore. Might also be worth noting Chetney's 'deal' with Leylas regarding bringing Ashton to them dead or alive, and possibly stealing some beacons for Nana or just for fun/spite.

Bell's Hells: A Kick in the Shattered Teeth Premise: Able to confirm that Ludinus Da'leth is in the Shattered Teeth from Caleb and Beau's scrying, Orym calls upon Bell's Hells to finish off the cloned corpse of that crusty-ass ancient elf once and for all. Returning to the Shattered Teeth does however come with some environmental chaos and obstacles, and while Ludinus has been 'retired' since his first death he is by no means unprepared for these kinds of visitors. Notes: Potential return for Captain Novos (are they still ghosts now that the Strife Emperor is 'gone'?), and Jirana - and her Toad Belly Hut - one last chance to bring up Molaesmyr again while confronting Ludinus', hopefully dissatisfied, feelings on the gods still surviving.

Bell's Hells: Shadow of Sorrow Premise: Just as Ira forewarned, the Unseelie Court have set their sights on Fearne and the rest of Bell's Hells for the death of Sorrowlord Zathuda. Leading the charge is Yu Suffiad, given her prior knowledge and experience in dealing with them, but much like how Zathuda was willing to turn on the court for his own gains, many members of the antagonistic court have ulterior fey-like motives. Bell's Hells must stand their ground and play to their own trickery and chaos against the Unseelie's Uncanny Ambush, and find a way to end the order put against them. Notes: A chance to bring back Gloamglut - and for Fearne to get that inheritance she was curious about. More Seelie/Unseelie lore especially now the Moonweaver is 'gone', possibly Traveler shenanigans too via Braius and maybe some more stuff with Ira and/or Nana to aid in the chaos.

EXU: RedBlue Premise: Ruidians of all races have started traveling to the Blue Promise, and a ragtag group of Ruidians have joined together in search of adventure and personal discovery in this foreign-to-them world that's existed only in their dreams. Notes: A light and fun way to reframe Exandria and its culture through the lens of Ruidians, as well as introducing more races of Ruidus and their own culture.

EXU: Mortal Premise: Set decades or more after the rites, the gods once again reunite in mortal form. This time though not to fell a city, build a gate, or find a lost sibling, but to seek out an adventure in places unknown or previously out of their grasp. But things adverse to and obscured from gods are not entirely welcoming, and the Chained Oblivion still seeks to free itself from the Abyss. Notes: Would recommend not using the same gods seen in Downfall and Divergence, just for variety, some of the less fleshed out gods (maybe some more Betrayers?) would be better.

Wedding Bells (Hells) Premise: Laura Bailey will not be denied and a third wedding is on the cards. But chaos will always follow and Delilah has made a gambit for one last escape from her Soul Anchor at the most annoying time possible - a particular specialty of hers. Notes: If it were me I'd do a bait and switch and say the wedding setting is not the Imodna wedding, but the two have an opening to get a marriage ceremony in the episode anyway. But otherwise it is the 3 for 3 wedding episode, also a chance for the Hells to clean up nicely design-wise, and ofc cameos galore.

[morninkim]

As a show of good faith toward the remaining Decepticons at the beginning of a new, united Cybertron, newly appointed Senators Bumblebee and Soundwave allowed Shatter and Dropkick to enlist into Autobot City's Defense Team.

These two turned out to be... not the best choices.

The city may have fallen to Insurgent Decepticon occupation had it not been for young recruits Hot Rod and Arcee's accidental interception of Shatter's communication with the fugitive Starscream.

To replace the errant Defense Team members, Springer and Blurr were reassigned from Iacon to Autobot City in their stead.

[plantanarchy]

this is truly the year of all my most annoying coworkers throwing a tantrum and quitting!!! woohoo!!

[weebsinstash]

I wonder how people feel when they read a few of my posts and they're like "oh this writing/yandere blog looks interesting, I'll go to their page and see what all they have" and it's me switching fandoms every other week, sometimes bitching about politics, and asking for money because my cat is sick

[not-poignant]

So much happened in the new chapter for UtR what a roller coaster. I’m curious as to what Caleb was thinking through this conversation because being in Faber’s pov feels like the mental equivalent of having three pair of sunglasses on and trying to describe a painting you’ve never seen before.

That image made me laugh when I imagined it, because like, yeah, Faber's POV really is so opaque. He's hiding from his past, he's hiding from his emotions, he's hiding from his thoughts, he's trying to filter what's happening with Caleb through all of that.

It's like listening to a radio station underwater while wearing earplugs (though I like your analogy more, lmao).

As for Caleb, honestly, I think he's been aware of a growing concern towards Faber's treatment of him, and not really knowing what to do with that. It's come to a head where he's like 'if this person really thinks I abused him, I'd rather know so we can do something about that via a professional track (like human resources / counseling / whatever works) instead of dealing with sniping and personal attacks any time I talk to him. I still like this guy, even though he's actually treated me terribly since we started working at Hillview, and it's possible I've been wrong about him all along, but I'd like to think he's a good guy and maybe he actually thinks I'm the monster. But either way, I can no longer accept personal attacks on my ability to do my job.'

I do think he wasn't making the complaint to make Faber talk to him, as generous an interpretation as this is! I think he wanted to genuinely make a complaint, and to have it in writing so it doesn't become a 'he said / he said' style argument down the track, and so that there's a paper trail in case this needs to be escalated. From Caleb's perspective, it's been four years and he really doesn't understand why Faber has such a chip on his shoulder about him.

I think, as well, Caleb's genuinely like 'well, maybe I was abusive in a way I didn't understand to Faber, but that still doesn't impact my ability to do my job well, and if he has an issue with me, he should bring it up with me instead of attacking me in front of my boss, which is the opposite of what a professional person would do.'

And, honestly, I think Caleb's also sick of his own responses re: sniping back at Faber. That's why he does make it professional and polite, and books a meeting and a meeting room, and makes it not at all about little potshots in text messages, and instead tries to do everything above board.

But man, Faber is really good at dragging Caleb back into not being professional with him. Caleb's hanging on by a thread here trying to make sure everything is professional, meanwhile the most Vulnerable Tortured Man In The World is begging him to let Faber keep his job, and Caleb's like 'what do I doooooooooo.'

Idk he's trying

[gomzdrawfr]

[Singapore trip vlog, ftr Gomz's shitty camera taking skill and my deformed Ghostie keychain]

omw to Singapore after borgor

Hello Singapore! Can I just say I love all the free water dispenser like YES LMAO then omw to Chinatown with the train and bus, very efficient very clean AND HOLY SHIT THERE'S PLANTS AND TREES EVERYWHERE

Chinatown! Cool place! but the food is not it!! LMAO (price is 10/10 but the taste is....3/10 not sorry cuz Malaysia food superior fight me)

Then Marina Bay (a must to visit here I guess, there was so many people at the merlion bruh)

Gardens by the Bay which was something I really wanted to see, VERY COOL and very tiring cuz lots of walking LMAO

Finally, Lady Gaga concert! There was a rainbow when we were waiting for the security checking queue 🌈

We got in 2 hours before the concert and the long wait was exhausting cuz at this point our limbs and body were sore af from the previous travels, but it was very cool to see everyone's outfit and some drags! and lots of 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 YAAAYYY SLAYYYY

really really shitty concert shots, since I was not too far but not as close and everyone was standing in SEATING REGION (which is NOT COOL BTW cuz the front row were all really tall people, had to stand on my tiptoe most of the time during the concert) I didn't take a lot of these cuz I was busy screaming, jumping and singing my heart out bahahaha

DA MOON

After thoughts: definitely one of my most memorable moments since it's my first concert (and my first flight actually), the atmosphere was so cool cuz everyone was singing along- well for the most part. I'm kinda disappointed that literally no one was singing along when she sang her Mayhem album songs like hello? it's literally in the name why didn't anyone memorize the songs!!! Cried when we sang born this way, blade of grass and shallow, seriously so fucking awesome with her speech and everything *SOBS LOUDLY* "I hope you find the love you need, whether it's from your friends, your family, your partner, or from the person right next to you" *SOBS LOUDER*

okie 2nd day we just spend our day in Changi airport which end up being the fav part of the trip HAHA

We went and redemn some free alcohol, which was made by robots (a bit concerning and dystopian, cuz why would we want robots to replace bartender's job :( but I had Blue Lagoon and some vodka stuff from my brother's order) Not bad though, 7/10

SINGAPORE POMPOMPURIN (i didn't buy any cuz currency difference....💸)

Goodbye Singapore!

Hello Malaysia! Selamat kembali tanah air 💛

[d8tl55c]

oh boy !! ! ! ! !!! ! thANK y0u all for the kind words on my last art posts. you all get it and i was/still am so happy about it

as promised, here's some close-ups of the comic for image quality's sake, and other screenshots i rescued from the community whiteboard (and something else)

first up another sketch of mystery gender-ambiguous being. (please send me more name ideas for them if you got one- i like to hear em! (reminder it's the side character that appeared for <10 seconds in AvM Ep. 30))

a few fav scenes

emotional support cwab

they weren't meant for this purpose exactly, but i do have countless "fluffy sticks" loose in my notes and homework sheets from the school years.

papery critter.

even when i wasn't confident in fur or feathers, they helped me practice posing and create some satisfying gradients/flowing poses. (im a sucker for good tail poses) (oh yay! i found a good pic...)

and finally, little sneak peak for you for reading so far ;3

i realized that whiteboardfox is pretty great for my working needs. simple and to the point and all. feels nice with the mouse and the tablet.

so i started hashing out a big project idea just to see if it holds up and

[

several hours later ...

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oh

oh man

it's a little bigger than i expected

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[adhdo5]

[indistinct muttering] LXC stabs JGY on pretty much reflex, the post that talks about how masks (or image compositions in this case) that conceal the eyes and leave the mouth exposed present the subject as a physical being before a person, the eyelashes are my favorite and most ~distinct part of my LXC design, LWJ’s able to forget worldly concerns which in MDZS are framed as the political concerns of the jianghu and Wangxian elope but Xiyao’s values and thus what they admire in each other are inextricable from that dust, 不欲染尘/染尘不由我, both of the previous entries in this series of doodles have LXC’s fangs while relevant mostly concealed [voice rising to full volume again] and that’s all the effort I’m putting into my Xiyao vampire AU thesis. Good night

[celestielbeing]

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[clocks-divorcing-ticks]

If you've not watched this interview yet it is very good.

"I actually am sort of over hope and despair if that makes sense. I'm over hope and despair because hope is sometimes a word that people use, like is there any hope at all? And what hope [for them] means is, is there any proof that someone other than me is working on this, so I can go about my business? I think that the times for hope and despair are over. The time now is, either take action or don't. If you're not an action person then just fucking do whatever man, if you're not going to help then fucking fine, whatever. But try to be an action person, try to be someone who's doing the mutual aid." - Brennan Lee Mulligan

Every time I listen to this man talk I am inspired to be a better person.