#my schemes ... me machinations ... /lh

[throughpatchesofviolet]

Oh! Maybe I can get back into the swing of self ship posting by answering those asks you guys sent ...

[pinep-ne]

you absorb your anger and your anguish

I've been mulling on about a LH/Messy/Hannigram-esque Charthur for a hot minute and after scheming with a friend for a week or two I think I've finally been able to string together my own interpretation. Beyond just. Me wanting them to yell and scrap and pin each other down in the dirt like crazed animals.

One thing I tried to focus on besides their LH counterparts were the flaws that were already observable. Just instead making them freakishly extreme. Of course with Arthur, it was a lot easier. Dog metaphors and such. So control and obedience ended up being a big theme. But as Charles and Arthur's relationship in and out of canon is often held by a mutual respect, and undeniably deep understanding towards each other, it'd be inappropriate to toss that once under an evil-er.... context..... and create an imbalance.

Possessiveness and obsession leaned more upon Charles. I mean... crazy eye-contact canonically. He looks hungry as hell. And also bringing Dutch into the mix made for some great tension. This looming figure pulling Arthur's puppet strings, and the inner conflict within Charles, his desire for this seemingly unattainable thing. And I usually don't like portraying Arthur as this unwavering, obedient object being tossed around, because he does still hold some autonomy. But I think it's important to also get that a LH Arthur is centered and devoted to his purpose and his code. He is defined by his malleability, by his loyalty. So while tedious, I believe Charles would begin to make use of it. It'd be a lot of him shutting shit down, redirecting, maneuvering, and maybe not commanding, but instead testing Arthur's compliance. Not out of malice nor for selfish reasons, but still in that possessive manner where he can take the reins and do right where Arthur has been utilized over and over. Just slowly... veering the train off its tracks.

By that matter, it's a win-win that Charles can take what he wants and give Arthur what he needs. Receiving that attention, taking control by lending control, vice-versa, pulling strings. Eventually, having this little thread around his finger, finally fitting for both parties. To reform it, and offer himself instead. Veer that steadfast machine further, and giving him no choice but to make his own choices. Still heavily manipulative enough to be Evil, but ultimately something healing. The intention of lending that familiarity of being told what to do without the discomfort of immediately snuffing those instilled habits. And because I love #downbad Arthur i think he'd be very willing— regardless if such tactic went unnoticed, just because of the almost immediate trust he has with Charles. He falls back-first into it, and against Dutch's hand still very much at his neck, it is adrenaline inducing. Him and Charles' dance, solely driven by consuming hunger, and the violent desire to mend, rewrite over with a signature of love. To Arthur, this willingness is still a way of expressing that love without it feeling conditional. To take what he wants and trust Charles to do the same, to swallow what is said is needed, and lend it in return. You were given a choice to kill that poacher for a reason.

At the same time I think, especially in the midst of development, there is still that harmonic tug-of-war. A horrendous mix of manipulation and constant trepidation, but ultimately in appealing to this more innate thing— intimidation. Like two circling wolves. LH Arthur can be just as insistent. The difference of such can be paralleled to both him and Charles' hunting techniques I suppose. Arthur wouldn't be very patient about it. Never necessarily taking Charles for himself, but still scrutinizing his every move and snatching opportunities to find those flaws/weaknesses. Fan the flames and then smother them. Collide head-on just to settle into their slow-dance as if nothing happened.

Charles, tossing shrewd comments, never towards but instead as mere suggestions around Arthur. Gripes about his relationship with Mary, nit-picking on shameful habits, turning Arthur one way just to tug him another direction. Chipping at the armor till there's only a vulnerable, seething pair of jaws and fists left. An outlet of sorts. Breaking down every wall and pulling every nail Dutch has pressed into Arthur. And Arthur, simultaneously entertained by this destruction, feeding these delusions. Wrenching it away just moments after. Flirting with other folk when they go out to drink, presenting himself even crueler, as if to flaunt progress lost at Charles. At the same time in defense, naturally. A breaking point he never wants to reach, which just happens to drive Charles crazy.

All the while they both know Arthur is incapable of biting back. Charles is incapable of initiating outright. It is all there is until Arthur has that advantage, pinning down (either metaphorically or physically, I wont yuck your yum either way) with unbridled anger, fully set to end this affair one way or another. Coming to the revelation (oh my god this guy is a FREAK!) the moment it all shifts, and Charles offers a certain look; unfurling himself to Arthur, and releasing that control. And I don't think it'd be a heavy LH dynamic without some internalized shit; Arthur is physically revolted by it as if he hasn't been pulling the strings just as passionately. But it's not necessarily shameful. Just both of them sort of disgusted by this hunger, and yet indulging anyways. This of course is just another catalyst. They're so emotionally unavailable it all gets translated into seething frustration. Which definitely helps with the whole turning point.

I think that's honestly where it tips over the deep end. Everything is sort of fostered into this vulnerable existence between each other. Tender, not in a sensitive way, but burning greatly. Charles' anger a wildfire, and Arthur's a perpetual simmer boiling over. Pushing each other away and baring the violence of their pasts; colliding back like two galaxies to soothe it all over in the manners they know how.

[psych---ologically-deranged]

psych 2x12 the old & the restless

anupam nigam & tim meltreger according

Alternate titles: If you lived here you'd be dead by now TM: It was too long. My first one was called If You're So Smart Then Why Are You Dead? AKA Little Man Hate! Other alternates for this one were Age Against The Machine & Old Case

Brian Doyle Murray TM: Anu is a human IMDB

"We had to make him an anti-henry & we see some of where adult Shawn's philosophy comes from in life. You've got to live by the seat of your pants

(their voices sound too similar for me) I was trying to be professional on set but I was like "I'm sorry can I please get a photo"

smash cut right into the case

AN: Do you write the entire pepisode in a room with a single 40 watt lightbulb hanging from the ceiling?

TM: The writer's room is the heart of our job here on psych, it's the nerve centre where we sit around on couches & beat out stories until they make sense

Shawn being a doula again

Psychfact: they have a routine where they hide Gus in a sack & it never fails

TM is the internet guy. Mr Tim, if you are reading this *kisses you*

TM: I wanted to talk about Gus & Shawn's shirt, both wearing purple, very complimentary (they wear matching clothes. Honestly I wouldn't doubt it in canon.) AN: Henry's just dressing a little loud tonight. "Hey there's that pink safari shirt"

*gus sleeping on henry's shoulder* *henry not stopping him*

set design: Glorious Pines Centre for Assisted Living AN: It's a pretty big plot point that it can't be for assisted living

TM: I have another question. Is it cool to do the rest of this commentary pants-off? AN: Do what makes you feel comfortable TM: *microphone sounds* AN: No I can't help you

Describes the guitar is shimmering TM: What's the name of the guitarist? AN: That would be me! TM: Him! Did you have your pants on for that recording? (I think I got the ppl wrong. Their voices sound very similar. & I'm deaf) AN: Absolutely not!

Never calls him grandpa after that. Throw in a good algonquian moshum

"our" grampy. Maybe he's only his grandfather in the eyes of the law, not as in adoption but as in marriage

"When your episode gets shot, the psych people will fly YOU up to watch the episode

*five minute walk to the studio if you're in LA* *airplane if it's in BC*

I call my paternal grandfather grandpapa. he was quebecois. Opa! That's what I SHOULD be calling my maternal grampa but he was the youngest of like 13 & his older siblings went to school during or a bit after wwii so they got beat for speaking german.

gus does a GREAT agitated

Shawn & Henry matching colours

*Gus knowing random facts*

This is like when they sent Shawn to the mental hospital

REAL retirement community. ily kelly kulchak "I get that it's an old folks home, but do they have to look old?"

Henry "I'm going to teach you a lesson, even tho normally I'd storm out of here & leave you in the lurch" I mean they did trick him into coming here

Love a good old naming scheme

Love all the gus medical terms they had to do research/lh for

"I'm pretty sure when Chris Henze emailed me I walked out of my office into the writer's office & yelled I've got booger!"

Henry: Life lesson 20. People lie & they leave without warning. *looking at Shawn* Shawn: *rolls his eyes & shoulders in the biggest natural sigh ever*

idk anything abt marathon running

AN & TM used to run marathon in high school

BG: You can't get Indian Blood by working in a casino Me: That's what fist fights are for Fun fact, JRr is actually half mexican, & a ton of mexican population is mestizo (sort of like the Metis of canada, which I am) so by extension you could say he does have "indian blood" if you really wanted

Yeah, as an fnmi person it does strike me as weird that they'd say indian not native american but like this was 2007 & anupam is India Indian too lol

Some ppl say "asian indian" & "indian" not "Indian" & "american indian" really???? At that point just say native american bro. I guess "native american" implies USA when indian is used to mean anyone from the americas. Fine. (But then a lot of the time ppl also forget greenland still. Greenland is mostly inhabited by the inuit, but is owned by iceland, a european nordic/scandinavian country)

AN: & what's the name of your band, Tim? TM: *Gasp* the friendly indians! It's systemic! AN: & when you say Indians you mean people like me bc we're all very friendly TM: Absolutely. & You are very friendly. .. Although our story does have a very long "why we're called friendly indians" story that has something to do with political correctness. In some ways it's ironic but it doesn't bear talking about here.

yk what I'm happy this is finally mentioned. It's been smth around my head for a while, I just haven't cared to say it.

AN: I thought this was a neat clue!

Jason Enzler? idk. Great shot tho.

I forgot my man wasn't wearing any pants

AN had to stand in for that actress when she got held up in makeup (you need someone of comparable skin tone & height) "If there's something I don't like it's having to read my work aloud in front of other people, so I was standing there shaking, having to read my script"

OFFICE MOUSTACHE COMPETITION? "That's it, I'm putting my pants back on!"

I love henry's bathing suit

"My s-- grandson Shawn & his--... Gus"

"The extra we asked to [fall in the water] was PETRIFIED of the water!"

Yeah how DOES juliet know that if she went to cop school in miami?

yeah I DEF see the difference between seasons 1 & 2

*right after Chelsea puts her leg up on shawn while tango dancing* "She had hip problems"

DH is a skilled dancer & they put him on the dance floor standing STILL

Shawn: Where did my dad learn to tango? Me: where did YOU learn to tango?

... "for anyone listening" like me "what would you the writer do on the set?" I've never been to the set?

HS: I'm your father, do not call me dude Me to my mom: dude

tim *spot pitching jokes to the actors*

Yeah nursing home vs retiring home. I've been to low-care old folks homes, basically an apartment complex where you can cook your own meals & stuff but they still have a dining room (my 103y/o great great uncle lived there), mid-care where you have tons of freedom but it is still a care facility, & high-care dementia homes where people need two lots of care.

*all in one location* *network loves it*

DH& JRr: dancing for several minutes DH, rhythmically: When Is Ensler Going To Say Cut

They were supposed to take JJ the kid to prison for this shit but they couldn't. There was supposed to be lassiter graffiti on the walls

I like it when they say "I wouldn't change a thing"

oh he hurt himself on his mountain bike This may have been the first ep since it healed

"What is the collarbone called?" "The Collar Bone" "You're a medical guy!" "The clavicle!" "Ok now you need to name six bones to redeem yourself!"

Traditional Breakdown

"I dreamt I went to heaven & met god & he sneezed!"

Bang! *watching the stunt man on the styrofoam rock* my man has a reputation for killing people & he has only killed one person in his five episodes

Curtis *tickling her bc he can't find the pills*

"jervis babey" TM: They exit Jason E: they limb over the railing. Henry doesn't get a fist bump. Homage to the shining.

Show me don't tell me I struggle with that so much but you DO need a balance

Ooh Jason E, love this shot.

[rudiecantfail98]

Lord Huron Rollo & Grady Sessions mp3s

Here are the mp3 links that are not from Youtube to MP3 conversion. They're the ones that were once hosted on the Rollo & Grady website. If you don't want to read why I'm even bothering to share it through my OneDrive, no need to go further than the download links.

The Man Who Lives Forever

She Lit a Fire

The Stranger

Ok, I really enjoy the Rollo & Grady sessions LH did back in 2011. I click on the link in the description box for one of the videos and search for Lord Huron. I find that all of the links to the MP3 versions are dead because of the server or something. (i.e.: http://www.rollogrady.org/media/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/01-she-lit-a-fire-rollo-grady-sessions-1.mp3)

However, through the power of the Wayback Machine, I was able to download the mp3s of these performances. It was a little bit of a pain because I had to immediately right click on the media player to save it as an mp3. If I wasn't fast enough, it wouldn't let me save it. I'm using Google Chrome, so you have to do it before the player turns white instead staying a black and gray color scheme. To even be fast enough, you have to click it from the respective Wayback Machine "timestamp" calendar instead of just continually refreshing.

So, to save y'all the trouble of doing that, I have download links at the top of the post.