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You know how I made this post ages ago?

I actually think I got it... I don't know if it makes 100% sense, but I will try.

To understand it, we gotta go at the very beginning of the game, to Sherlock and Jon's first convo:

In this scene, Sherlock is unsure if the journey was worth the effort, because Mycroft believed nothing could be gained from it and his brother's words have gotten to him. Not only this, but he is sick and he likely senses that there is more to the journey than it seems. Jon, on the other hand, is certain that it's gonna be worth it.

If we assume for a moment that Mycroft was aware of how they felt as they took off - that Sherlock was still unsure about the journey even as he undertook it, and that Jon, on the other hand, was very much sure that it was the right thing to do, then from Mycroft's perspective, it would look like Jon was pushing Sherlock to do it. Of course, Sherlock wanted to visit Cordona as well, but it was likely Jon's influence that convinced him to actually get on a ship and do it. That's how it would look to Mycroft.

And since Mycroft humours Sherlock A LOT when it comes to Jon, he addresses Jon like one would address an actual person, whose influence has pushed his brother to do something he'd later come to regret.

He not only "I told you so"s Sherlock, he scolds him for not listening to him but to Jon. From Mycroft's perspective, it's Jon who is the instigator - he is the reason Sherlock is there, and he wants to know why.

Of course, this is only the superficial level. "Is he worth it?" is a very loaded question and Mycroft looking at Jon while he poses it is very intentional. He not only holds Jon partially responsible, he is also a little resentful, because Sherlock has, yet again, chosen to listen to his imaginary bestie over his brother. Is it far-fetched to assume Mycroft is jealous? Of course, Mycroft knows Jon isn't a real person, but the relationship Sherlock has with him is very real, and Mycroft is too smart to underestimate the influence Jon has. He doesn't have a body, but he has Sherlock's trust - something Mycroft has not. Not treating Jon like a real person wouldn't improve his relationship with Sherlock at all. Of course, Mycroft plays along! He is also smart enough to know Jon isn't just a piece of fiction - he must be aware that Jon is a part of his brother.

Jon, on the other hand, well... "Mycroft's nonsense still rattling around in your head" haha, yeah, Jon doesn't agree with Mycroft at all. He also asks Sherlock why Mycroft is there, because he is upset by the insinuation that he isn't worth listening to. They are two opposite forces in Sherlock's life, and in these two conversations, they both try to convince Sherlock that the other is wrong. Like the devil and the angel on one's shoulder.

I think we get a good glimpse in how their lives have been before Cordona - Sherlock always torn between reason (Mycroft) and emotion (Jon), but somehow always picking Jon's side. Yet still, Mycroft's influence over Sherlock is apparent as well, and the more he matures, the more Sherlock becomes like his brother. But the way there frustrates Mycroft a lot, because no matter how much he loves Sherlock, he can't get to him.

The whole "was it worth it?" question being posed at the beginning and at the end, but we don't get a direct answer. We can answer it for ourselves.

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u know that feeling deep in your tummy where u just dont feel comfy and u feel sad and sort of want to cry but not about anything specific its like your entire body is just upset and unnerved all the way to the core almost like ur just longing for something but dont know what

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Ceaseless Watcher

One of my "Entities" dice inspired by The Magnus Archives.

And yes the googly eyes do all still move so it can watch you 😈

I'll have a few of these (in the green and the blood red colour schemes) in my next shop restock at the start of Feb!!

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Things that fuck me up

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Jon lifting his arm so Sherlock can aim better.

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Some Odyssey doodles because I have been listening to Epic the Musical on repeat ;-;

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The Last Case of Benedict Fox (2023)

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i was in a thrift shop the other day and they were playing the most unsettling variations of normal christmas music, culminating in this rendition of the 12 days of christmas except it was like 12 guys all singing over each other and going “no!” and interrupting the lyrics with random other phrases until they deadass just started singing 5 golden rings to toto’s africa. can anyone confirm that this is a real song and not that i stroked so hard i astral projected into a universe where everything is somehow worse than it is here

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I find it so strange when older God of War fans argue that Kratos and his story was always deep but then turn around and complain when that story and the depth it has is pushed to the forefront in the Norse games.

It's almost like they wanna convince others it's there but never explore it, it's like an inedible garnish to a meal. Just something to point to whenever someone asks for it but is never made the focus.

I can understand maybe having disagreements on the method by which the later games go about exploring and developing Kratos, but whenever I come across people who whine about how he’s “emasculated” my eyes always wanna roll outside my skull.

Y’all, Kratos learning not be an emotional constipated, perpetually scowling loner who’s always one breath away from tearing people in half doesn’t suddenly make him less of a man and if that’s how you think than I think that says more about you and your weird ass standards.

I just think these folks need to be honest with themselves and admit that they only appreciated him when he was just a big dumb angry rage monster.

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would like to remind everyone that sherlock was SIX YEARS OLD when he sketched this (dated 1865, the same year siger died)

my boy understood light & shadow and rendering techniques better than most people when he was barely entering the phase of losing baby teeth. then he grows up and he's all like “eeeEwww aRt sUuucKsS”

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Damn

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I love how making of Sense8 is actually much simpler than I thought.

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Sleepy Safehouse Sketches

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ARE THOSE CARS???? Kratos in modern day?????? I have questions and I am WILDLY excited!!

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Smoke break

GiSA is back!

Jon and Martin can get a 'Heart to heart'- without the worms this time :D

-also, don't smoke kids-

If you are new to this AU, or don't remember: It's called Gertrude is still around or GiSA for short

More from this au

The AO3

My kofi if you like what I do, or want me to draw something for you and stickers at my redbubble

I used sims4 for most of the the backgrounds- I have no exuse. It still took me 3 months, I cut this corner...

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This week is my last week working on Craig of the Creek... I'm so thankful to this show and for everyone on the crew for making the past year plus of my life truly special. It's really been an experience like no other and I'm so proud of the show we made... proud to have had even a small part in it.

I'll prob post some more fanart in the next couple weeks + actual bg designs from the show. There's an 8-ep special premiering on CN on the 10th after all!