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Green eyes shouldn’t actually be considered an eye color. It’s just not common enough, it’s a VERY SMALL percentage of the population, 1-2%. Green eyes are also caused by an irregular mutation. Most people have blue or brown eyes, so those are the two eye colors.

All the “green eyes” positivity is actually a bad thing, by the way. Having green eyes is linked to higher rates of retinal melanoma. You’re celebrating something dangerous that can cause suffering.

And besides, most people with “green eyes” lean closer to blue or brown anyways. They should just make up their minds and be brown eyed or blue eyed. And if it’s too hard to tell, they should get corrective surgery (because green eyes are dangerous, and associated with more difficult medical care!) or at the least wear contacts so they don’t confuse people. But also they should be required to

I hate to sound like this, but green eyes are a far more recent development than blue eyes in the mutagenic history of humans. So humans weren’t created to have green eyes.

And hazel eyes? Those are just a variant of brown eyes—come on, they’re far closer to brown than green. They just have a couple greenish traits. And there’s no way there’s that many green eyed people, or a wide variety of eye colors… It’s just not natural.

I don’t have a problem with green eyed people, they didn’t ask to be born that way—but there’s just too few of them for it to be an actual eye color. We don’t need all this “green eye positivity” or putting green eyes in media. The internet is making people delude themselves into thinking it’s more common than it really is.

‼️ THIS POST IS ABOUT THE TREATMENT OF INTERSEX PEOPLE ‼️

✅ I HAVE GREEN EYES THIS IS SATIRE ✅

⚠️ PLEASE DON’T SEND ME ANY MORE THREATS OF VIOLENCE IN DEFENSE OF PEOPLE WITH GREEN EYES?? ⚠️

💧 THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT EYE COLOR?? IT’S ABOUT INTERSEXISM AND BIGOTRY 💧

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AU: Shen Yuan transmigrates into an Endless Abyss resident.

Because I am very fond of monsterfucker!Shen Yuan but also even fonder of Shen-Yuan-fucker!Luo Binghe. Any form Shen Yuan takes, Luo Binghe will be all over it.

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Super silly AU/fic prompt based more on idea of Xin Mo just adoring SQQ. Like this is the worlds biggest hater and Xin Mo loves conflict.

SQQ accidentally touching Xin Mo at some point in Jinlan city and the sword seeing in mind, and the comment threads and is instantly like 'THAT ONE! THAT ONE IS MY DESTINED WIELDER! GIVE ME TO HIM!!'

LBH not wanting cursed sword anywhere near his Shizun..also HOW IS THE SWORD NOW ALSO HIS RIVAL! Shizun's charms are to strong.

Also Xin Mo instantly shutting off any encouragement it had to violence to SQQ

Xin Mo: Protec

LBH: I WANT TO YOU WERE THE ONE TRYING TO GET ME TO-

Xin Mo: I would never. Only protec

Just LBH and Xin Mo fighting over SQQ.

Sword suddenly appearing in water prison and SQQ is like The Fuck only for LBH to charge in 'IT TRIED TO SHOVE ME BACK INTO THE ENDLESS ABYSS'

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i don't care if it's nazis, mormons, or a bunch of misguided autistic people. if anyone ever tries to tell you your soul is from another planet and you're actually part of the class of impressive people that secretly did everything cool in the world but is now extinct and lives on through your broken genome, you RUN. YOU WILL RUN AWAY. YOU WILL SPRINT FULL SPEED AWAY FROM THAT.

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Okay, I'll talk more about Achilles, Patroclus and Antilochus. Why not? What I want to talk about here is how Philostrathus describes a supposed painting of the death of Antilochus (I say "supposed" because there is debate as to whether all the paintings described in Imagines actually existed or were literary devices). In such a short amount of time, he compartmentalizes a lot of what is special about these three and a few others (the other Achaeans, especially Menelaus).

Philostratus begins not with a description, but with a brief introduction, recapping who Antilochus is by using Homer. He reminds you, the reader, of how special Antilochus is to Achilles. He talks about how Menelaus asked Antilochus to give the news of Patroclus' death to Achilles, saying that it was intentional on Menelaus' part that Antilochus was chosen. Not only because of his speed, but for Philostratus it's also because Menelaus knew that Achilles would need him. And he did. Antilochus not only stopped him from killing himself by holding his hands, he also provided comfort. A comfort, as Philostratus says, "Achilles no doubts rejoices."

That Achilles loved Antilochus you must have discovered in Homer, seeing Antilochus to be the youngest man in the Greek host and considering the half talent of gold that was given him after the contest. And it is he who brings word to Achilles that Patroclus has fallen, for Menelaus cleverly devised this as a consolation to accompany the announcement, since Achilles’ eyes were thus diverted to his loved one; and Antilochus laments in grief for his friend and restrains his hands lest he takes his own life, while Achilles no doubt rejoices at the touch of the youth’s hand and at the tears he sheds.

Translation by Arthur Fairbanks.

You see, much is said of how inconsolable Achilles was in The Iliad. Much is said of his seemingly endless sadness and rage. But little is said of this moment of comfort. Short, but special. And we know it's special, given how commonly Antilochus has been referred to as a person dear to Achilles in the sources, second only to Patroclus. This is attested to as early as The Odyssey, when the ghost Agamemnon speaks of Achilles' funeral. And this comfort isn't just about Achilles, but about both of them. For, as Homer describes it, Antilochus was crying as he ran. Patroclus wasn't just important to Achilles, he was important to other people as well. Menelaus didn't defend his body "as a mother cow lows over her firstborn, knowing nothing before this of bearing young" (Caroline Alexander) just because it was cultural practice to recover bodies, just because Achilles needed Patroclus. It's because he is sad too, he cares too. When Automedon talks about how Patroclus could control the divine horses Xanthus and Balius, he isn't just talking about the loss of Patroclus' usefulness. He is mourning the loss of a companion, someone who had shared activities with him. And even the horses were in mourning, blaming themselves for the death of their Patroclus. It's the same with Antilochus. Antilochus, in comforting Achilles, is comforting himself. Because this loss is great for Achilles, but it isn't a grief that belongs only to him. Antilochus is saying "I understand you, I'm here." And just as Antilochus was there for his companion, Achilles was there for him.

And then Philostratus describes the death scene. And there are so many elements:

Now such is the scene in Homer, but the events depicted by the painter are as follows: Memnon coming from Ethiopia slays Antilochus who had thrown himself in front of this father, and he seems to strike terror among the Achaeans – for before Memnon’s time black men were but a subject for story – and the Achaeans, gaining possession of the body, lament Antilochus, both the sons of Atreus and the Ithacan and the son of Tydeus and the two heroes of the same name. The Ithacan is made known by his austere and vigilant look, Menelaus by his gentleness, Agamemnon by his god-like mien, while the son of Tydeus is marked by his nobility, and you would recognize the Telamonian Ajax by his grimness and the Locrian by his alertness. And the army mourns the youth, standing about him in lamentation; and, their spears fixed in the ground and their legs crossed, they stand, most of them in their grief bowing their sorrowing heads on their spears. You are not to recognize Achilles by his long hair, for that is gone since the death of Patroclus, but let his beauty make him known to you, and his stature, aye, and the very fact that he does not wear long hair. He laments, throwing himself on the breast of Antilochus, and he seems to be promising him a funeral pyre and the offerings to be placed upon it and perchance the arms and head of Memnon; for he proposes that Memnon shall pay all the penalties Hector paid, that in this respect also Antilochus may have no less honour than Patroclus had. Memnon, stands, terrible to look upon, in the army of the Ethiopians, holding a spear and wearing a lion’s skin and sneering at Achilles. Let us next look at Antilochus. He is in the prime of youth, just beyond the period of downy beard, and his bright hair is his pride. His leg is slender and his body proportioned for running with ease, and his blood shines red, like colour on ivory, where the spear-point penetrated his breast. The youth lies there, not sad of aspect nor yet like a corpse, but still joyous and smiling; for it was with a look of joy on his face (because, I fancy, he had saved his father’s life) that Antilochus died from the spear-thrust, and the soul left his countenance, not when he was in pain, but when gladness prevailed.

Translation by Arthur Fairbanks.

The characters are described by their reactions. You know who Menelaus is by the gentleness of his face, you know who Odysseus is by his watchful gaze. But when he describes Achilles, he says: "You are not to recognize Achilles by his long hair, for that is gone since the death of Patroclus, but let his beauty make him known to you, and his stature, aye, and the very fact that he does not wear long hair." You recognize Achilles by the loss of what he once was, represented by his hair. You know that the man with the clearly freshly cut hair is Achilles because that is the symbol of someone who has been in mourning. Someone who is in mourning right now, for the second time in a short time. And it's interesting to think about it. To think that Achilles' hair didn't even have time to grow back before Antilochus was gone too. Achilles couldn't even dream of dedicating his hair to Antilochus as he did to Patroclus because, with such a recent mourning, there wasn't even enough hair to do it. When Patroclus died, Achilles' balance died too. He was already violent and intense before, but anger and sadness like that had never been seen in him before. But when Antilochus died, the perception of comfort he had is what died. And Philostratus predicts that you're still imagining Achilles with his long hair. Yes, the epic Achilles of the battlefield. But this isn't the epic Achilles of the battlefield, he reminds you, this is a broken Achilles. This is someone who has lost two loved ones, someone who has lost Patroclus and Antilochus.

And as with Patroclus, Achilles won't bring him back. He killed Hector, but Patroclus was still a ghost. Achilles still couldn't embrace him, no matter how much he wanted to. According to the myth, Achilles killed Memnon because of Antilochus. And yet, Antilochus won't return. Like Patroclus, he is gone, never to return. But they will be reunited. Achilles isn't immortal, he is very mortal, he is destined for death. This is a con of his prophecy, where the pro is his undying glory. And yet, it's this negative point that will allow him to be with those he loves. Those who, like him, are mortal. Killing Hector and Memnon will feel empty, but will dying feel empty? When he sees Patroclus and Antilochus in the afterlife, will dying still feel empty?

But if, on the one hand, Patroclus in The Iliad died arrogantly when declaring to Hector that he could defeat him and when decreeing that he would soon die, Antilochus died… simply happy: "The youth lies there, not sad of aspect nor yet like a corpse, but still joyous and smiling; for it was with a look of joy on his face (because, I fancy, he had saved his father’s life) that Antilochus died from the spear-thrust, and the soul left his countenance, not when he was in pain, but when gladness prevailed". The idea of ​​dying doesn't sadden him, not if it means that Nestor is alive. He is a son who values ​​his father more than himself. This stark contrast in the way Achilles laments over his body, even momentarily abandoning the glory of the battlefield for it (note how Memnon is there and yet Achilles pays him no attention), while Antilochus himself is smiling…Philostratus knew what he was doing in this description.

And finally: "His leg is slender and his body proportioned for running with ease". It's said when describing Antilochus. Just a reminder that, like Achilles, he was a runner. Just as this whole scene is a reminder that, like Patroclus, he was a companion and someone to be mourned. Patroclus is often thought of as a kind of complement to Achilles, especially in the shared armor episode. But I think Antilochus is too, he reflects both Patroclus and Achilles.

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SVSSS AU where everything is the same but Shang Qinghua & Shen Yuan are the type of friends who jokingly flirt with each other and no one knows it's just a joke

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"So you collect ghosts?"

"Not intentionally. Ghosts are just drawn to me. I'm a ghost sponge. A ghost magnet. When I'm hired to check out a haunted house, I walk in and take all the ghosts with me when I leave. And if it turns out there's a demon the ghosts eat 'em. It's a very efficient system."

"...Say that last part again."

"The ghosts eat the demons. Like a pack of hyenas taking down a wildebeest. I've seen the ghost of a 90-year-old Ukrainian babushka tear apart a demon with her teeth."

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I just finished rewatching Vanitas no Carte, and I told myself—if I really paid attention this time, if I seriously looked into each relationship and understood what the story was trying to say—I’d probably come to terms with why Vanijeanne is the canon couple. And you know what? I did. They’re compelling, layered, and good together. But instead of pulling me away from Vanoe, all it did was make me love them even more.

Vanitas and Jeanne? Canon for a reason. Their relationship is full of charm and emotional growth. I’d honestly be on board with them—if Noé didn’t exist. And it’s not just because I prefer the “gay ship” for the sake of it. Vanijeanne has its depth: their tension, emotional confusion, and the navigation of feelings are fun to watch. I respect it. I enjoy it.

But Vanoe... there's just something different there. Something deeper. Their bond radiates a kind of emotional intimacy that transcends labels or tropes. You can see it in the smallest moments—their glances, the way they speak without words, how they hold space for each other even in silence.

Vanitas gets flustered not because Noé is unpredictable or overbearing, but because Noé sees right through him—with those unfiltered, steady eyes. And when Vanitas looks into Noé’s amethyst gaze, he sees his own reflection—not distorted, not judged, just seen. And that terrifies him in the most human way possible.

Noé looks at Vanitas with curiosity, with honesty, with a quiet understanding that Vanitas never expected from anyone. It shakes him. It touches something in him that even he doesn’t fully understand. And that subtle, powerful connection is what makes Vanoe shine so brightly to me, even next to the canon. And that's just one of the many things I want to talk about them! There's probably gonna be a lot of Vanoe rants coming from me in the following weeks, or days!

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the word empathy is WIDELY misused, even in mental health spaces. 

empathy:

is responding to a person’s emotions by experiencing the same emotion as them (i.e. feeling sad when something sad happens to that person, or happy when something happy happens to that person.)

is an automatic response that cannot be controlled

cannot be learned

sympathy:

is recognizing that another person is in pain, even if you do not experience that pain, and offering comfort to that person

is something a person must actively choose to do

can be learned

compassion:

is showcasing care and support via words and actions

is something a person must actively choose to do

can be learned

if you need an example of a person with no empathy who practices sympathy and compassion, look no further than data from star trek: the next generation. he doesn’t have emotions at all, but he’s still kind to people and wants to help them.

stop telling people that they’re evil because they don’t experience empathy. stop equating empathy with morality. stop equating empathy with caring. stop saying that cruel people “lack empathy.” stop throwing neurodivergent and mentally ill people under the bus. 

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i am once again begging fic authors to tag yqy bashing 😔😩 this is why fandom invented 'not X friendly' as a tag, cmon yall

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One thing that kinda frustrates me about Shen Jiu fics is that they so often try to sanitize him. Make him nicer/more misunderstood than he actually is.

Like, he was definitely very misunderstood in source material, but he also was straight up a terrible person too, y'know? Both things can be true at once.

The biggest thing is his treatment of Luo Binghe, playing on the idea that it wasn't *as* bad as the characters thought it was. Now, this is just plain wrong cause we know from the extras that SJ gave Binghe the fake cultivation manual with the intent that it would literally explode him. He really wanted to murder that kid, yall. Loony toonz ass villain. Keep this man away from children

And he was definitely a total asshole to all his coworkers, even during disciple days. The other Peak Lords are under no expectation to like him nor tolerate his behavior, especially since they (except Yue Qingyuan) don't know about his backstory (very intentional on SJs part)! SJ very deliberately ostracized himself. His nasty reputation didn't just spring up out of nowhere. He has agency even in other people's opinions of him.

This is particularly notable in his interactions with Liu Qingge. It wasn't "LQG bullies poor SJ and spreads nasty rumors about him." It was a rivalry, a give and take between the both of them. They were both assholes to each other, but clearly, despite the animosity, there was some deeper feeling (SJ being so affected after LQG's murder accusations and then later death). Again, agency is key here.

He's also completely unrepentant until the very end! He will never apologize ever, so no sudden "oh god, what have I done?" heel-turns for him, buddy. If it was that easy, then he wouldn't have gotten human sticked in the first place.

SJ is tragic and sympathetic. SJ is also an awful person and a complete asshole. He's allowed to be both, and both of these sides of him are what makes him an interesting and engaging character.

Edit: holy shit stop interacting with this post everytime I open my notifications I think I’m getting reactions to my more recent shit and instead it’s just this bs. Anyways thanks for 1k notes

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I really don’t think Eurylochus thought the whole bag thing through

Worst case scenario it’s a horrible storm that will kill you all, best case scenario it is treasure and you’ve just robbed the King of Ithaca, mentee of Athena, legend of strategy in a captive environment, murder mystery-esque, whodunit style

Rip Eurylochus, critical thinking was clearly just a little too much for you 💔

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Didn't lie btw~ 😗🎶

Here, but more clear:

Did I seriously spent like 4 days rendering and putting all my sweat in a weird non existent ship that I just dragged out of my ass?... Yes xd

Ah, here the process btw:

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ive been thinking about this a lot

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imagine, shen qingqiu is found out to be a 'body stealer' and a special peak lord meeting is called to deal with the news. yqy explains the situation and very desperately wants shen yuan banished from the sect(he's not thinking straight and is also one thought away from yeeting xuan su off the mountain) liu qingge is wrestling between his inner sense of justice and feelings for sqq(because he was told that sy couldn't tell them he replaced shen jiu so is it really a betrayal etc etc) so while every other peak lord processes this information, shang qinghua pulls out a detailed chart on how exactly cang qiong sect will function without its an ding peak lord. it will be exactly like when he defected to mbj except this time he won't come back. so cang qiong sect can go to ruin<3

it doesn't matter if the peak lords were considering letting him stay or not! shang qinghua is now explaining how the demon realm has much better working conditions and pay than his current job, and yes, he does have to stand by whatever soul is in sqq's body. poor yqy, hit with the double whammy of losing both the love of his life and his secretary :( (bonus points if sqh's bullshitted explanation accidentally implies that cumplane are soulmates)

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'Shang Qinghua and Shen Yuan were dating pre transmigration' is funny as hell, but I raise you "Shang Qinghua and Shen Yuan are DIVORCED'

You heard me right; DIVORCED.

So much angst, dynamics and hilarity it could add. Even better, the other speakers lords and Qing Jing disciple would have no idea what's going on.

Shang Qinghua, at quarterly meeting: And that's the budget for this year! As long as we stick to it and don't buy any more Miku figurines-

Shen Yuan, slamming his hand on the table: Oh, honestly, Qinghua, if you had spent half as much time focusing on our marriage than you did on those dammed figurines maybe I wouldn't have taken A-Bing in the divorce

Shang Qinghua, sniffing: That's a pretty fucked up thing to say to me. Meeting adjourned.

Yue Qingyuan, staring into his teacup and contemplating his existence: DID XIAO-JIU GET MARRIED, ADOPT A CHILD AND GET DIVORCED WITHOUT ME??

(A-Bing was their goldfish)

I don't see them as bitter, hateful exes, honestly I think they'd still be friends, but I still think it would be investing to have a layer of depth to their dynamic. Like, of all the people you had to stick me with in a strange, hostile world you chose HIM??