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a link to the past

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THIS IS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE!!

our voices, without the lies

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Heya im new here :3 , take this Nuzi art i made a while ago hshshsh😋☝🏻

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Sacrifice - Burst - Fool

Day 10, 11, 12 for hermittober and day 111 dddaily4sherin! :)

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One of the most important things I’ve learned as a Real Adult™ is the importance of a job half done. 

Today I did a load of dishes, wiped off my stove, and swept the kitchen floor. Did I do the best job, or finish every dish? No! My stove still has that caked on caramel that I need to bust out an SOS pad to take care of, one of our big pots is still sitting in the sink, and somehow a kitty kibble unearthed itself while I was wiping down the stove (?? how??).. but the kitchen looks a LOT better. It’s once again an inhabitable, usable space.

Parents, bosses, teachers, even my own self, harp upon absolute perfect completion of a task as the be all and end all of a job well done, but god damn, my kitchen isn’t terrible because I took the time to improve it. Little steps, especially when you’re struggling, are important. They mean a LOT. They are a sign that you won, if only in that brief moment, and they make getting all the other stuff done so much easier later on down the road. 

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i am not immune to the "character's eyes glow when they use their powers" trope

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girl idk is this anything

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Jax and Ragatha are both eachother’s antithesis and parallel.

That is to say: They’re doing the same thing in opposite ways.

In the Jax post I made I mentioned at the end that I think Episode 4’s mask theming goes beyond the main focus of Gangle, specifically that it also applies and is shown through Ragatha and Jax’s storylines.

Let’s dive into that more! The episode literally starts with an interaction between these three.

Obviously Gangle’s comedy mask would have to break to kickstart this episode, and obviously Jax would probably be involved in that, but I still think it’s very deliberate that this scene only contains these 3. They’re the characters the episode is about and that you’re supposed to pay the most attention to. They’re the ones wearing masks, (literal or metaphorical) following the episode’s main theme.

But focusing on Ragatha and Jax, the both have very notable behavior changes in this episode for different reasons. Ragatha acting different because of the stupid sauce and Jax after the training/employee reevaluation/torture thing.

Heeeere’s where I may lose some people: I think their behavior changes are meant to evoke the typical behavior of the other in some subtle ways.

Some specific examples before I generalize: On the stupid sauce, Ragatha essentially repeats a sentiment Jax made earlier in the episode.

She isn’t “acting like Jax,” she says it in a bit of a nicer Ragatha-y like way. She even acknowledges that she was being rude.

On the other hand, once Jax is mellowed out, he asks Pomni how she is. The past three episodes have had Ragatha constantly doting over Pomni and asking her how she’s doing.

Which again, is not to say Jax is “acting like Ragatha” exactly, he’s nowhere near as interested or overbearing as Ragatha typically is.

But that’s all still part of my point, they aren’t mirroring the other one to one, not even close, but their roles are swapped regardless.

Ragatha speaking her mind to everyone however rude it may be: Telling Gangle she’s annoying, Zooble that they’re grouchy, Jax that she hates him, complaining about Pomni’s connection with Gummigoo.

Jax being calm and even downright friendly: Exchanging pleasantries with Pomni, not messing with Ragatha in her… state, (barely even reacting to her) going along with the adventure until it’s over.

Not exactly like the other, but evoking the other. I think this is written purposefully.

Why? Refer to the title of this post. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that these two’s own respective focus episodes are going to be back to back as episode 5 and 6. They’re the same and they’re opposites.

Ragatha’s “mask” is being overbearingly caring, wanting everyone to like her and think of her as nice or even motherly. She will act like this regardless of how she really feels about something.

Jax’s “mask” is being unbearably antagonistic, wanting everyone to think he only cares about his own entertainment and that their wellbeing never even crosses his mind. He will act this way regardless of how he really feels about something.

Their swapped roles in this episode is a display of these masks beginning to slip, making their parallels abundantly clear.

Gangle’s drawing posted on Glitch’s social media really runs this all home for me.

Gangle draws herself with Pomni and Zooble, all happy and talking with eachother. Pomni and Zooble are upfront with the other characters, they aren’t wearing masks. The both make effort throughout the episode to be there for and help Gangle. Therefore, they can be connected with. Their care is always genuine because they’re always honest.

Ragatha and Jax can’t be connected with. Ragatha, despite probably being a genuinely sweet person, is too far behind her mask to reach and tell what of her is genuine and what is a performance. Jax… acts like Jax. Even though he’s probably quite an average person behind the mask.

Jax and Ragatha are both unreachable to the other characters for the same reason, despite their typical behavior being so opposite. Their true selves are both hidden behind opposite masks.

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Kindness is my second language, please forgive me.

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New episode was cool

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Ep5 theory: Ragatha will enter to Jax's room behind his back

Since episode 5 is just a few days away, what better way to pass the time than by speculating on what might happen?

Let's talk about these three shots in the trailer.

It's safe to assume they all take place in the same scene due to the lighting and background.

People have pointed out that, in the first one, Jax looks like he's looking for something, presumably one of his keys (I initially thought it had something to do with his non-existent tail lol). It makes sense considering it resembles the way Ragatha checks her pockets in ep2 when Jax reveals to have stolen the kingdom key. Also, that could have been foreshadowing for this moment. Ragatha gets a key stolen by Jax and a few episodes later, in an ironic twist, Jax is the one getting a key stolen by non other than Ragatha. Furthermore, the series has taken the time to associate Jax with keys, so we can expect keys to play an important role in his character at some point.

In the next shot, Jax's pupils shrink in realization and his expression becomes angrier. His gaze start shifting to Ragatha.

In the last shot, Ragatha looks like she's trying to explain herself. She's talking rapidly and her hand gestures are giving "oh, no, wait"

Everything points to an argument between the two. Jax is pissed, Ragatha is trying to justify herself. So what does the stolen key belong to that would make them react this way?

I think it may belong to Jax's room.

As we know, Jax's room is one of the mysteries surrounding his character. Along with Kinger's, it's the only room not to be shown in the background of the official pins. It's being purposely kept secret. There must be a reason for that, right?

Goose has confirmed we'll eventually see his room and also that he's embarrassed by it. Even though the last part may be a joke, I really think that there is some truth in it.

I believe that there's something in his room that he doesn't want anyone to see. Something deeply personal, cause as we know, Jax hates being vulnerable. He actively hides his feelings behind a mask of smugness and indifference. If there's anything capable of letting people see through his persona, he will keep it hidden, and what better place to hide something than his room? He has the only key, so he shouldn't worry about it as long as he keeps it safe...

I think Ragatha will somehow get his key and enter his room without him knowing. Whatever she sees in there, she will bring it up in that scene, probably as an attempt to help him. Of course, Jax will get angry as hell and angst will ensure.

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Since the next Life Series is on its way, might as well post this here :] enjoy my fellow lifers

❤️💛💚

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so a certain guy is suddenly living in my brain rent free, huh-

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i might be a teensy bit obsessed with them

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guess that build...