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So I just finished reading The Song of Achilles, and forgive me if I'm stating the obvious but . . .

About two thirds of the way in, Thetis tells the boys that there is a new prophecy, that "the best of Myrmidons will die before two more years have passed." And at first they're afraid that it's Achilles, but then Thetis tells them that he will be alive when it happens

The first time I read this, I didn't understand. It was only when I read that passage again, after knowing what happens, that I realized the prophecy was about Patroclus

The book even acknowledges it later on, when Briseis is saying goodbye to him . . . "'Best of men. Best of Myrmidons.' She places her fingers to my lips, stopping my objection. 'It is truth,' she says. 'Let it stand for once.'"

In the first half of the book, a lot of Patroclus's pov is dedicated to describing how beautiful and amazing Achilles is. And when you see how ordinary and pathetic Patroclus makes himself look in comparison, you almost start to wonder why Achilles loves him in the first place

But Patroclus was the best of all of them, even better than Achilles. No one else had his kindness, his tenderness, his unwavering care for others

And Achilles knew this. Further on, Briseis says that Patroclus was worth ten of him, and Achilles doesn't disagree

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As long as Hector lives, Achilles cannot die.

Hector is like a barrier, keeping Achilles from the underworld, and keeping Achilles and Patroclus together.

But suddenly, Patroclus dies.

And as long as Hector lives, Achilles cannot die.

Suddenly, Hector becomes a barrier, keeping Achilles from the underworld, and keeping Achilles and Patroclus apart.

That is what Hector did to Achilles.

He kept him from his love.

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Fools

"That fight made me realize that am in love with you.I am still in love with you"

Jimin's face dropped immediately,his mouth fell apart and eyes burned under tears.

"Taehyung,why..",He tried to gather his thoughts,"Why are you telling me this now? When..",He gestured to the sky that has caught the color,"when the world is ending"

(Or)

Yes we're livin' and dyin'

At the same time

But you can open your eyes for now

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i just realized these seven were the archives of my 20s

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vmin🤝

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jin coming back after military:

vmin: * kissing in the corner

jin: ha! it's like i have never left

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JUST PEEL THE CUCUMBERS !!