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You are born with the ability to see whether people listen more often to the angel or the devil on their shoulder, based on the opacity of each- if they listen more to the angel, it’s more solid and the demon is more transparent, and vice versa. You recently met a guy online and you’re finally going to meet. You go in for a handshake and glance at his shoulders, but you can’t see the angel. Only a solid demon.

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Can you lick the science? An abbreviated list.

Genetics: Do not. Unless cheek swabs?

Chemistry: NO!!!!! DO NOT!!!!!!

Archaeology: Perhaps. But might be human bone.

Geology: Sometimes needed, sometimes dangerous 

Psychology: Best not.

Physics: ????????? How??????

Zoology: In zoology, science licks you. 

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i’m going to take a moment to deviate from my usual posts, so bear with me: the actress starring in the 2020 Mulan remake, Liu Yifei, has just voiced her support for the Hong Kong police. these are the police who have been brutalizing protestors for several months now with batons, tear gas, and rubber bullets, and recently blinded a young medic in one eye. Liu has a social media platform of 65 million followers, and has been in the national spotlight since her casting - her words have influence and impact. her conscious decision to stand by the HK police sends a clear message: that violence against civilians is acceptable as a means of control, intimidation, and suppression.

this breaks my heart. as a person of Chinese descent, Mulan’s character was a source of inspiration and empowerment throughout my childhood, and I’m sure I wasn’t alone in my excitement to see the remake, but I’m even more saddened and disgusted by Liu Yifei’s support of the police. note that Liu is a naturalized American citizen, and reaps the benefits of freedom and democracy in the US while supporting those who are fighting to silence it in China.

if Mulan were real and here now, she would be out on the streets of Hong Kong, fighting for the fundamental rights of 7 million Hong Kong citizens. please, please, please consider boycotting this movie. skip it, pirate it, do what you need to do, but show that you won’t stand for police brutality.

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How did you get there? Here you- I was talking to you there. And now you’re there! HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) dir. Alfonso Cuarón

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some of my favourite things about atla

how non-linear zuko’s recovery is. it would’ve been easy and dramatic to have zuko do his heel-face-turn at the end of series 2, because the whole season was dedicated to him finding a new place in the world and realising the wrongs of the fire nation. the fact that he actually hits rock bottom at the end of season 2 feels far more real, as well as sending a more important message. when zuko decides to help aang in season 3, it’s a decision he has made completely by himself, not because of circumstance or Iroh’s advice. he’s separated from his uncle, has regained his title of crown prince, and has his father’s (conditional) respect. he’s no longer outcast and making the best of a bad situation, nor doing what his uncle suggests. his time in the earth kingdom with Iroh informs his character development, but at the end of the day, he is the one that manages to get himself out of his toxic mindset, which is one of the most powerful messages about recovery I’ve seen in fiction. 

the way aang and katara’s relationship is handed in season 3. while ‘the day of black sun’ does fall into the trope of aang kissing katara out of nowhere as a bold romantic gesture, I adore that in the ‘ember island players’, when aang tries to kiss her again, they actively challenge it. katara rightfully says that she’s confused and there’s too much going on for her to make sense of her feelings, aang kisses her anyway, and she pushes him away. it’s made clear that aang is in the wrong for disregarding her feelings. when they finally kiss again, it’s katara who initiates, and that teaches a subtle but hugely important message to children about consent. 

the magic system is more than just a bunch of cool powers. each element is tied to a specific philosophy and way of thinking. we get the sense that aang achieving ‘balance’ is about more than mastering powerful abilities - it’s about spending time with multiple cultures, studying multiple perspectives on life, and finding harmony between them.

while the energy bending introduction was a little bit of an ass pull, the final episodes raised an incredibly complex issue - namely, the debate of whether it is ever right to kill. given that it’s a kids’ show, I’ve never been in the camp of thinking that aang should’ve killed ozai, and think there’s a poetic beauty to the fact that - as the last airbender - he refused to relinquish the philosophy of his culture. but the fact that they broached such a controversial topic at all was incredibly bold.

the fact that the characters change appearance throughout the show. it makes them feel far less static, as well as being a great device for conveying the passage of time. 

starting from season 2, they introduce much more variety in motivation among the villains. the fire nation aren’t the only antagonists. we see earthbenders who forcefully trigger the avatar state because they want to end the war as quickly as possible, waterbenders with personal, indiscriminate vendettas, spirits who are removed from human conflicts and wish to protect their own interests. throughout the whole series, we see conflicts between the villains - zhao and zuko competing to catch aang, azula and long feng competing for control over ba sing se. it adds so much complexity and intrigue to the story. 

azula is a hammy, fun-to-hate villain who also manages to feel raw and human. her backstory explains her actions without justifying them. even though we start the series with the utmost sympathy for zuko, by the final series, we come to the realisation that his imperfections and exile are the only things that saved him from becoming like azula. they could’ve made azula’s takedown into a kickass moment full of schadenfreude, but instead it was harrowing, dark, and undeniably tragic.

every single member of the gaang has their own strengths and weaknesses, such that the group would never be able to function without any of them. I particularly appreciate that sokka is never merely delegated the role of dumb comedy side-kick. while we do laugh at his misfortune a lot, his insecurities are thoroughly explored and his tactical skills are crucial throughout the series. he also undergoes a huge character arc rivalled only by zuko’s. 

the writers don’t forget previous events and characters. aside from bringing them back for the invasion in season 3, previous characters are continually addressed, even if just via off-hand comments. I love that aang keeps mentioning hei bai despite them only appearing in one season. I love that kyoshi returns in the season finale to talk again about her conflict with chin the conquerer - as does the avatar who tried to slay ko. I love that Iroh’s redirection of lightning in season 1 becomes hugely relevant in season 2, along with his white lotus tile. I love that the library in which zhao discovered the name of the moon spirit becomes a key focus in the second season, rather than just being a vague plot device. it makes the whole avatar universe feel so much more real, precise and consistent. 

iroh feels genuinely wise. he’s not just a tropey old man whose generic advice is treated as incredible wisdom. even though I first watched avatar as an adult, so much of what iroh says in the series genuinely resonated with me - particularly his point that pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source. he also has his own distinct history, goals, and personality. you get the sense that his wisdom has come from many years of setbacks and self-discovery.

toph’s relatively unchanging character. while many of the characters undergo huge arcs, toph remains fairly unchanged throughout. she grows more comfortable among her companions and realises she doesn’t have to do everything herself, but, at the heart of it, she remains the blunt, stubborn, self-important little goblin girl that she was at the beginning of the series. given that toph has spent most of her life hiding her real desires and talents, this is exactly what her character deserved. it’s also an excellent metaphor for the unchanging nature of her element, earth. 

the gaang never insist that they’re not children. one of the most annoying tropes in children’s shows is when the young protagonists constantly claim they aren’t kids (looking at you, storm hawks), but it is completely absent from avatar. the characters never try to prove that they’re more mature than they are - aang openly acknowledges that he’s just a kid, multiple times. okay, katara does sometimes take it upon herself to be the mother of the group, but the writers explore why that is, as well as making it clear that she’s just as much a child as any of them. I think it’s so important for young viewers to get to watch heroes who are every bit as silly and childish as they are, but who still have real complexity. I also think it adds huge appeal to older viewers, because we never have to roll our eyes at a bunch of bratty kids insisting they’re aren’t children. 

tl;dr: avatar: the last airbender is a fantastic show and everybody knows it

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I- I just can’t get over Zuko and his arc. Everything he did - everything - was out of this insane drive to prove everyone wrong, to prove that he was worth something, and it amazes me that he never realized just how valuable he already was. 

His sister tells him ‘You waste all your time playing with knives. You’re not even good!’ and he masters dual swords.

His sister is a prodigy and he’s told he’ll never catch up. He learns from dragons. He trains the Avatar. He takes her down (with the help of a very skilled waterbender)

He’s left behind by his mother, cast out by his father, hunted by his sister, and Zuko still learns unconditional love. 

His father tells him he’s worthless and unloved, that he was ‘lucky to be born,’ and he becomes a man that the world is proud of. 

Anything his family said to him, he managed to turn around and build on it. He thrived on it, exploded from it, turned all the negativity into a positive path and it’s just… it’s amazing.

There’s just no end to my love for this character. No fucking end. 

Bonus: The weak, banished prince has fangirls for all the ages. Take that, Ozai.

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Remember when the fucking Notre Dame burned down and everyone knew instantly and it was over every single news outlet?

Well there’s been a massacre going on in Sudan for DAYS and NOBODIES COVERING IT!

So there is currently a media blackout in Sudan to try and coverup the horrors taking place:

Stop what you’re doing and please reblog this. Innocent people are being murdered, people are trapped, have no internet access, and are being raped by the dozens on the streets of Sudan.

The death toll is estimated to be over 300 civilians. And the fact that not a single major news outlet is covering this is horrific and disgusting. Please help get the word out about Sudan!

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Draco: *kisses Harry's neck*

Draco: *gropes Harry's waist*

Draco: *bites Harry's earlobe*

Harry, giggling: Draco, stop. You still have to study.

Draco: *nuzzles Harry's neck* I am studying.

Harry: Oh really? What?

Draco: Biology *pins Harry to the bed and takes off his shirt*

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Slytherin: So, you ever killed someone?

Hufflepuff: I hurt someone’s feelings once…

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“My, we are grumpy today,” the soft voice is teasing, and it resonates from Draco’s left side. Draco ignores it and turns his head the other way.

“Hey,” it says. The bed sinks and a gentle hand rests upon Draco’s rigid shoulder. Draco doesn’t move.

“Draco,” by now, the voice was pleading. “Draco, talk to me.”

No sound. No movement. Nothing.

A sigh.

“Draco, you can’t stay mad at me forever.”

Draco’s eyebrows slowly dip downward in frustration. His bloodshot eyes, fuming. “Don’t wager on it,” he snaps.

“Draco-”

“No, Harry. You don’t get to have an excuse for this one. You don’t get to ‘Draco’ me. You don’t get to apologize. In fact, you don’t even get to talk to me,” Draco’s heart was racing. Fuming. Angry.

Draco shakes Harry’s hand off him and Harry drops to the floor, situating himself in front of the angry blonde, hoping he would get him to look at him. “You don’t mean that,” Harry’s voice is quiet, muffled. Hurt.

Draco stays silent.

“We’ll get through this,” Harry takes Draco’s hands and glides his fingers onto his palms, unclasping his fists by intertwining his fingers with his. “I know we will.”

Draco’s hands are soft. Nimble. Trembling. He shakes his head at Harry, eyes brimming, but never really flooding. Harry’s heart wrenched. He wanted to reach out and wipe it all away. But he was holding Draco’s hands, and he didn’t want to let them go.

“How can you say that?” Draco’s speaks, and a whisper is barely heard. But Harry hears. Harry always hears. And the painful sound of Draco trying to choke back his tears pricks painfully at Harry’s chest. “How can you lie to my face like that?” Draco continues, and a tear finally slips and falls. Then another, and another, and another. The dam is broken. The walls are crumbling down. Draco’s tears are relentless. Harry’s heart keeps hammering painfully in his chest.

“I’m not… I wasn’t… Draco, I could never lie to you,” Harry stutters and Draco drops to the floor, shoulders shaking uncontrollably, eyes shut tight, tears streaming. He lets go of Harry’s hand and grabs his collar, twisting it in anger. Draco looks up to search for the green in Harry’s eyes. He finds it, but it’s barely the bright shade he remembered. Perhaps it were tears brimming in Harry’s eyes that made things hazy. Perhaps it were his own. Draco does not know. He doesn’t bother.

“You can’t ever make up for this,” Draco cries into Harry’s shoulder. He lets go of Harry’s collar and wraps his arms around him; wanting him, needing him, clinging to him, pulling him closer, tighter, as if he feared Harry would disappear if he so much as loosened his grasp.

Harry holds him close and says nothing to comfort him. He knew it was useless. He’d done it this time. He’d crossed the line. Draco was never going to forgive him. The least Harry could do was stay there with him for as long as he possibly could.

“I’m sorry,” Harry finally says after a while, when the storms have calmed and the flood has dried. When all they could see was the exact amount of damage caused by the disaster. When all that was left was the sight of the debris. Of what was. Of what could have been.

“Sorry won’t cut it this time, Potter,” Draco breathes, rubbing swollen eyes with tired hands as he prepares to open his lids.

Draco wakes to a familiar room laden with so many memories, both good and bad. It’s big, and empty. Too empty. He sits up and fixes his eyes on the drawer beside him where Harry’s glasses lay. He picks them up and cleans them with the sheets. But it gets hazy again. Because another tear has fallen.

“Sorry, won’t bring you back to life,” Draco whispers to himself as he realized another dream of Harry had come to haunt him once more.

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It baffles and infuriates me that Hogwarts students don’t take Latin or Greek. Accio? Literally “I summon.” Lumos? Fucking “light.” Expelliarmus? Expel weapon!! Ooooh I wonder what Levicorpus does– you Dumb Ass Bastard. You ILLITERATE. It’s called Levicorpus, it lifts someone’s body, it LEVIES your goddamn CORPUS-

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My heart is happy.

When people are born, they have a streak of hair the same color and texture as their soulmate’s natural hair. You are born with a blue streak that floats in the air, and no matter what you do you can’t get it to lay flat on your head.

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so this is a thing

a bunch of moms are making letters+audio recordings of affirming, validating letters to queer/trans* people who don’t get that kind of support from their moms

i would say more about it but

im kind of busy in this puddle of tears on the floor so

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God I really wish carrying stuffed animals around with you was socially acceptable

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(( OOC: I will never get over how poorly Ron was portrayed in the movies… and how calmly he handled Harry saying “See ya guys, I’ma go die now, cool.” 

“Aight, do whatcha gotta do bruh.”

…. E x c u s e  m e ?

So… in light of that travesty, I thought I’d give us all the reaction Ron deserved… when he found out Harry was already dead… because Harry didn’t tell him he was going… because he knew Ron would do everything in his power to stop him!!! *puts down megaphone and steps off soap box* 

… Enjoy. )) 

“Any moment, the people for whom he had tried to die would see him, lying apparently dead, in Hagrid’s arms. 

 "NO!“ The scream was the more terrible because he had never expected or dreamed that Professor McGonagall could make such a sound.  

“No!“ 

“No!" 

"Harry! HARRY!” Ron’s, Hermione’s, and Ginny’s voices were worse than McGonagall’s.

Harry wanted nothing more than to call back, yet he made himself lie silent.

Their cries acted like a trigger; the crowd of survivors took up the cause, screaming and yelling abuse at the Death Eathers…

“… Set him down, Hagrid, at my feet, where he belongs!“ Harry felt himself lowered onto the grass. 

"You see?” said Voldemort, and Harry felt him striding backward and forward right beside the place where he lay. "Harry Potter is dead! Do you understand now, deluded ones?” 

“… He was nothing, ever, but a boy who relied on others to sacrifice themselves for him!" 

 "He beat you!” yelled Ron, and the charm broke. 

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“Girls want a Superman, but they walk past a Clark Kent every day”

You fuckin CLOWNS think you’re a CLARK KENT? Not on my fuckin watch. You dumb, headass motherfuckers are barely a Guy Gardner and you think you’re a CLARK KENT? The amount of disrespect is unreal.

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Reblogging because POKEMON 😊

Want a pokemon egg?

Every person who reblogs this will have a Pokémon egg in their submissions and a few days later a Pokémon will hatch from the egg.

The Pokémon will be submitted based on their blog. It may be shiny or even a legendary. (Have your submissions open and only reblog, likes do not count.)