How Milo Thatch Avoids Being A White Savior:
He doesn’t go to Atlantis to teach the Atlanteans the ways of the surface. He may be a linguist and cartographer, but Milo’s got the attitude of an anthropologist, he wants to observe Atlantean culture AS IT IS, and isn’t looking to change or influence it. He wants to know about THEM, he doesn’t want them to be like HIM; he approaches them as a student eager to learn, rather than an expert willing to teach.
He never assumes he knows more than they do. He specifically says to Kida “I can read and write Atlantean, JUST LIKE YOU CAN.” He never claims or acts like he knows more about Atlantean culture and language than Kida, and he’s genuinely upset when he learns the Atlanteans have lost the ability to read their own language. He’s also very aware that he’s most likely getting things wrong; after speaking Atlantean he asks Kida “How’s my accent?” and she immediately replies with “Boorish, provincial, and you speak it through your nose.”
Unlike Rourke, Milo does his best to respect and adhere to the customs and mannerisms of the Atlanteans, rather than assuming surface world behavior is best. When introduced to the king, Milo copies Kida’s bow, and advises Rourke to obey the king’s orders instead of just doing whatever they want. It may not be what he’s used to, but he goes out of his way to emulate Atlantean behaviors out of respect; this is their home, and he’s the foreigner here.
He gives credit for what he knows back to the Atlanteans. When he shows the others how to operate the flying fish, he specifically says “Kida showed me.” She was studying the flying fish and trying to get them to work long before he arrived, and he acknowledges her efforts by giving her the credit for the rediscovery. He even says to her “You deserve credit for even getting this far.” when she first shows him, since she couldn’t even read the instructions but still managed to mostly figure out what they said.
He gets permission. Kida specifically asks for Milo’s help in reading the written history to find answers, and he is INVITED to stay in Atlantis and teach them. The king begs him to save Kida and the rest of Atlantis, and GIVES him the crystal he uses in the battle. Kida welcomes him to Atlantis and shows him the city and it’s culture; he never just assumes he’s welcome or accepted.
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˗ˏˋ Self Aware Jinwoo vs Sylus x Fem! Reader ◛⑅·˚ ༘ ♡ ˎˊ˗
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‼️[ TW: stalking, obsession, yandere Jinwoo au, dissing on sylus i dont hate him this is for content. ]
╰┈➤ ❝ [ Darkness? No. I Am The Abyss Itself.] ¡! ❞
He knew that fucker was trouble the moment he saw you drool over him. Jinwoo didnt do anything at first, he hasn't completely swallowed the system on your phone.
And yet everytime, you prioritize that grandfather looking asshole over him.
What's so interesting about him anyway? That he runs a damn mafia wannabe faction with a tacky name?
He's rich? Yeah and? So is he. So what the hell?
As Jinwoo tried to fight through the system that trapped him in this damn trance, he watches you turn your attention to a man with silver hair— Your heart beating for him.
It made Jinwoo so infuriated, the way that fucker makes you smile. The way that old man dares to steal something that was his from the very first place.
He's been with you far longer than that bastard ever did so how come you're suddenly abandoning him for a man that calls you 'Kitten'?
He's always there for you, watching over you, he accompanied you through your most stressful days. Jinwoo was the first, the precious box in your heart was always for him to stay in. So why is there another guy threatening to kick him off of his place?
Why?
Why?
WHY?
Isn't he enough? He leveled up so hard already, he went through wars to see that face of yours light up— So why? Is it because the novel version of him had a bride? Is that why?
Fuck.
That's a different Jinwoo.
That Jinwoo is a fool, this Jinwoo is all yours.
It was making him mad, the more he spent time in that tiny cage of codes in him— The more he spirals as you pull away from him.
Those precious eyes that had always been there for him, those orbs that gazed so lovingly at him— Jinwoo feels so him in your eyes.
When you look at him, he was Jinwoo.
Not the shadow monarch.
Not the strongest hunter.
He was just Jinwoo.
So why?
Why must you replace him just like that? Is he that forgettable? Is he that easy to replace?
Was your love for him so shallow all this time?
As he slumps on his prison, black tears would pool in his eyes.
He was silent for a while, almost beating himself into letting you go.
It's okay.
It had always been a crush.
It's fine.
What is he acting like a heartbroken teenager for anyway?
If it makes you happy, then that was alright. All that matters is that you are healthy and happy.
After all, if you love someone, shouldn't you set them free? Shouldn't you choose to let them go and chase after happiness?
As long as your pretty little face isn't weeping, as long as your little heart is protected then it should be alright.
Even though he wanted to be the only person in your eyes, even though he wanted to be the only person in your precious heart.
Jinwoo is no longer your darling.
The memories you built with him are no more.
All of the affections that have grown have come undone.
His little kingdom in your dreams has already come apart.
Jinwoo already lost you, he barely managed to protect what is his outside of this lonely prison.
Everything that is his gone.
He really should be fine with it.
He should be.
He should be.
......
But when he saw Sylus kidnap you into another world, he went mad, his prison instantly went berserk.
The green code suddenly turned into monarch purple, the shadows that he thought he lost suddenly came swirling beneath him.
How dare that fucker try to play the role of the grim reaper by kidnapping you in darkness?
How dare that santa in dark-mode looking asshole frighten you like that?
How dare he make you flinch like that and to top it off that bastard dared to touch your lips.
Those lips that belongs to him were stolen.
That woman he protected from nightmares is being taken.
Jinwoo's blood rushed as a vein popped on Jinwoo's jaw.
He's the shadow monarch for fuck's sake.
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Becoming Sylus's trophy girlfriend/wife whatever... Was quite the experience.
Spoiled.
Pampered.
The most delicious food at your fingertips.
And luxury goods you could have only dreamed of in your previous life were at your beck and call.
Sylus's black card?
All your for you to take whenever you wish.
You could buy all of of Linkon at this point.
The man allowed you to travel around Linkon to admire it's pristine beauty. N109 zone is too risky to explore so he lets you enjoy yourself in the city.
But somehow, you swear you're becoming a little too anxious these days. It feels as though a pair of eyes are watching you.
You try to brush it off as it's just Mephisto following you wherever.
But the more the shivers happen, the more paranoid you became.
It was as if the shadows were watching you.
Shadows.
Funny.
Suddenly, the image of Jinwoo would come back to your head.
Your fear of the dark disappeared because you thought Jinwoo would be there for you.
After all, he is the lord of the shadows.
But anyway, all of that is in the past. You have Sylus now.
"So you do remember me."
A voice suddenly rings out, making you drop the glass you were holding and it shattered on the floor.
"Now, now, sarang." The nickname rolls out of the stranger's tongue and a hand gently graps your fingers, intertwining your fingers together. "Careful there, love. You'll get hurt."
You look up at the tall figure and you instantly recognize who it was.
Jinwoo.
"Hm, at least the bastard was generous enough to make you more plump than compared to when you were alone. "Jinwoo hums, swiping his finger on your bottom lip and he pecks it affectionately, "Your prettier you are up close than you are behind that screen in my prison."
"Bold of you to dare touch someone else's prey" Sylus's voice snarled as he aimed a gun at Jinwoo's head from behind.
"She was mine first when you decided to come in and screw up shit." Jinwoo replies, the edge of his dagger against the man's neck.
"Boss!" Kieran and Luke's panicked voices come into the room, bursting in as they held their weapons.
"We're sorry, we didn't see him come in" Luke apologizes, preparing to aim at Jinwoo.
"It's fine, this bastard is just a slippery worm" Sylus says, pressing the mouth of the gun further, ready to shoot.
"So you're bringing those two little mice to our little fight? I'd like for you to meet my kids then." Jinwoo snickers, smirking as he presses the blade further and the side of Sylus's neck would bleed. "Arise."
The shadows would hum, snarling even as the darkness whispered and solidified into multiple beastly creatures. Ten? No. Maybe there was more as the ceiling had a bunch of heads peaking out— Starving to get a taste of human flesh.
"Ah, I forgot you're a troublesome necromancer" Sylus snickers.
"W-wait!" You panicked voice comes out, squeezing yourself between the two and pushing them apart.
"Kitten?"
"Sarang?"
"You can't, no!" You protest, panicking. "I-I'll run away if you do!"
It was a ridiculous thing to do, run away? From what? A shadow Monarch and the Leader of Onychinus?
But somehow the two men were silent looking at eachother before clicking their tongues and complied.
"Stand down."
"Beru, don't touch the rascals"
Beru clicks his antlers, as if pouting as he moved away from the twins.
"Y-you can't fight, not like this!" You say, trying to get the both of them to ease up.
"Then how do you expect us to do this?" Jinwoo crosses his arms, hiding his dagger away.
"Kitten, if you dont want us at eachother's throat then at least make something up."
"Well..."
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"......"
"......"
And that's the story of how you managed to sit down two scary men on a table playing... Kitty cards.
It's not a bad idea really, whoever wins gets to date you. Not so bad.
Minus the fact that the two kept on getting ties because they are both highly intelligent and calculated idiots that they just deflect one another.
What?
They're both cat boys anyway.
One is a grumpy white cat.
One is a grumpy black cat.
"Woooh, let's go boss! Kick his ass!" Luke and Kieran cheers with their pompoms.
"Kieek, my liege you must win this game!!!" Beru says, his little head hovering on his shoulder.
"You all shut up before I tear you apart myself"
Wow...
Even the way they shut people up is the same.
Jinwoo: You goddamn santa claus wannabe that cup was mine.
Sylus: I don't see your name in it.
Sylus: Did you just remove my cat with that damn assist card?
Jinwoo: That's what you get for being born.
꒰ 🪼 A/N: What? You expected another ending huh? How's that? /j. I wanted to make a crack fic at last because the idea of sitting down two crazy ah bastards to play kitty cards and just reduce them to 2 little shits just insulting eachother is funny and I'm here for it xD!!! ꒱
ʚ(੭´͈ ᐜ `͈)੭ .。✧・゚: ~♡ — All stories written by kyunnie; translations, reposts, plagiarism are strictly forbidden.
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