#Chrono-Viewer

[felixwylde]

The Echo Chamber

I’ll never forget the night I fired up that hulking machine—steel panels glowing like a spaceship altar, wires snaking everywhere, humming like it was alive. The lab smelled like burnt toast and old books. I slapped my palm on the frosty screen, felt it shudder awake, and muttered, “Show me the beginning.”The room flickered. Suddenly, I was staring at the almost-people. Small, crouched figures…

[oldschoolfrp]

Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor with Daleks, in uncredited box art for Derek Carver's board game Doctor Who: The Game of Time and Space (Games Workshop, 1980)

From the box back:

For well over ten years the gallant Doctor and his trusty assistants have been entertaining TV viewers of all ages in his many guises. Now at last, as one of the many incarnations of the Doctor, you can experience the excitement of a hunt across space for the Key of Time. En route you will meet old enemies like the Daleks and Cybermen - and many new ones. You are racing to collect your combination of the Key of Chronos and return to a hero's welcome on Gallifrey. Not only must you contend with the inhabitants of the many planets you will discover, but also with the threat from other Doctors, all intent on getting their Keys home. To help you in this mission are many artifacts ranging from the Tardis to the legendary Jelly Babies. Everything combines to give a fast, furious and fun game as you tread boldly where no Time Lord has gone before.

[its-to-the-death]

Fourth Wall Fight Round 3

Wilford Warfstache (Markiplier Cinematic Universe) vs Chronos (Hades 2)

Propaganda for each character below the cut! May include spoilers

Wilford Warfstache

Dude is always talking to the viewer directly, admonishing them for looking for easter eggs and asking for comments (see In Space with Markiplier and A Date With Markiplier)

Please Warfstache lives on top of the 4th wall He's only in reality out of one last drop of sanity, my man owns that 4th wall, he is in your walls, he is in your mind when it's convenient Ya gotta give this to the pink and yellow man

Wilford owns my heart and his fourth wall breaks are so so funny + he has a tragic backstory, you all like those, right?

Chronos

Spoiler warning: Reveals a mechanic for one of the final bosses in Hades 2. The video shows some of his attacks. Chronos is Titan of Time. He has complete control over time, so if you try to pause the game, he just goes "No. You do not control the flow of time." and unpauses the game. You can use an incantation to give yourself the ability to pause, and if you do he makes annoyed comments about it. I remember when I tried it, he just went "Really? You think you can stop time? Very well, I will wait for whatever pressing engagement is so much more important than this". I'm not sure if this is because I'd beaten him before or if it's an update to make him more reasonable.

[daretolovemyrambling]

Runeterra Multiverse PART 1

In Arcane we are introduced to two alternative timelines in episode 2x7, the worst timeline and the the best timeline, but this isn't a new concept to Riot, their business model is selling skins of their Champions, usually by giving them new outfits and lore in an alternative Universe.

Today I want to introduce you to some of those interesting Universes, who knows, maybe they even scratch a creative itch and you are inspired to create a fanwork or make headcanons ;).

It's nice to see some universes that aren't extremly traumatic like arcane...

1. VALORAN TOWN

Valoran Town is a modern au of the Runeterra Universe, the chinese branch of Riot released a mini series last year that follows Lux, a rich young girl, as she moves to Valoran Town to escape her overbearing brother, Garen. She becomes the roomate of her best friend Jinx and various other Champions like Ezrael and Miss Fortune.

There is even an Ekko cameo in one of the episodes! It's a fun watch and has a very short runetime, I highly recommend it if you want to see a happy Jinx. No prior League knowledge is needed as it's a modern au. I noticed some Arcane references in the background as well!

I don't think there is an english dub, but someone subbed it in english on youtube:

2. STAR GUARDIAN AU

Star Guardian is another modern au of the Runeterra Universe, this time set in Valoran City. It follows a group of highschoolers as they become cosmic protectors and fight enemies that threaten their Universe. Yes, this is quite literally a magical girl au. I love it so much.

In case you were wondering, yes, there is a magicial girl Jinx!

There are quite a lot of animatics and Star Guardians has many different skin lines, so here is a youtube playlist:

3. K/DA

Likely the most well known League AU, so well known in fact, that a lot of people don't even realize it's related to League. K/DA is a virtual band and kpop AU of several League characters.

Here is a playlist of all their songs:

4. ODYSSEY AU

Odyssey is an AU set in space. It kind of gives me Guardians of the Galaxy vibes. Various groups are in pursuit of ora—a mysterious golden essence that serves as the lifeblood of all civilization, and promises untold power to those who can wield it for themselves. One Crew that will be especially interesting for us Arcane viewers, is the Morning Star Crew, a ragtag group that is also searching for Ora. There is a familiar face on the crew, their pilot, Jinx.

Here is a fun animatic to go along with it:

5. <3 AU

The <3 AU is an alternative Universe of Caitvi, Cait is part of the Heartthrob Clique and Vi is part of the Heartache Clan. The two groups are opposites of eachother, but the two students seem to have taken a liking to eachother. In a mini game named Cupcakes 4 Heartaches Cait bakes her secret Cupcake recipe with the help of Vi.

They even wrote letters adressed at eachother:

I hate the way you walk around, like you're Princess Caitlyn of the mall, and I'm just some gutter rat. I hate the way you look at me when there's no one else around, but wouldn't be caught dead with me in town. Maybe our whole thing was just a huge mistake. So if you want me to go, I'm gone. But ask, and I will stay. -Vi

Shall I compare you to a rose? Your spikes like thorns against my side. Like a vine, you've coiled through my dreams, trellising my mind. Wild like the violets that thrive beyond the garden's bounds; Life's simply better now that you're around. Will you go to the dance with me? XOXO, Caitlyn

6. PULSEFIRE

Pulsefire is set in a dystopian future, after discovering time travel several champions are chased by chrono-enforcers through time and space and take their technology with them. There is an alternative version of Cait who is such a chrono-law enforcer, she is feared in all sorts of eras. Ekko is one of the fugitives, in a companion story he crashes in the hide-out of his (boy)friend Ezrael. (yeah, their relationship is censored sadly. If you pick up vibes while reading this story, it was on purpose)

You can read it here:

I will probably post a part 2 soon, but I have to read more into all these other universes before I start to write another part!

[hazermates]

Can we get an album / level 3 Two Time that's specifically a paranoia holder / similar roles?

-37

A TWO TIME REQUEST......... WE LOVE YOU 37 (PLATONIC)

sorry this took 17 thousand years </3 i hope you enjoy observer

TRACK 06. . .Two Time Paranoia Holder

(scopophobia warning!)

꩜⋆.°⭑ Name(s): Two Time, Deux, Watcher, Chrono, Pan, Disciple, Bane, Deimos, Bhao

꩜⋆.°⭑ Age: age apathetic

꩜⋆.°⭑ Pronouns: ?t/?ts, th?y/th?m, observe/observer, no pronouns, stare/stares, para/noia, ki/kir, zi/zir

꩜⋆.°⭑ Gender(s): genderwisp, faunstalker, bosqerdan, foresantleeric

꩜⋆.°⭑ Orientation(s)/Attractions: typonamor attraction, aplflux, aroflux, enbian

꩜⋆.°⭑ Species: robloxian + scorpion/spider/other arachnid hybrid

꩜⋆.°⭑ Source(s): two time [forsaken]

꩜⋆.°⭑ Role(s): paranoia holder, clustive (cluster C), hallucination holder, stalker

꩜⋆.°⭑ Faceclaims: 1... 2... 3...

꩜⋆.°⭑ Misc. Labels: our viewer (ficto-religion), followers of the spawn (ficto-religion, but can be swapped out for spawnism if it holds a special importance to kir), survivor+killer nichelink, paranoid (xenoid)

꩜⋆.°⭑ Emoji Signoffs: 👁️, 👁️‍🗨️, 🪡, 🕷️, 🕸️, 🦂, 🪻, 📹

꩜⋆.°⭑ Typing Style: all lowercase, strikethrough (could be on words or entire sentences), ends sentences with spaced out ellipses [sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow. . .]

꩜⋆.°⭑ Personality: Disciple approaches every outsider with an immense amount of caution, unsure of their intent. Ki often mumbles to kirself under kir breath. Surprisingly, ?t's not afraid of bugs; feels a strange kinship to them. Two Time is a Spawnist, and is very firm in zir belief, as that faith brings zir comfort, even when nothing else will.

꩜⋆.°⭑ Likes: Ada Rook (artist), Arachnids, Symbolism, Dark rooms, The sound of crickets and cicadas, Azure (sourcemate), Knives (especially daggers), Anyone that ?tself or the collective has a (positive) Special Person attachment to

꩜⋆.°⭑ Dislikes: Loud noises, Being stared at for too long, Something standing behind th?m

꩜⋆.°⭑ Front Triggers:

positive: Playing ?tself in source (especially the Silverthorn skin), Vanilla ice cream, Spawnpoint (symbol)

negative: Disrespect towards Spawn, Discussion of rumors and gossip, Harm to arachnids

WE GOT MORE MOTIVATED THE MORE WE KEPT WORKING ON IT. two things of note: some of these were based on our own headmates, and we've been listening to ytpmvs on call with our bloxycule

[starfire1657]

Blood of Zeus Season 3 Thoughts and Opinions - Part 2: Hephaestus's Death

Warning: Spoilers!

Alright, so as requested Hephaestus won the poll. So, let's get started. These are my thoughts on Hephaestus's death and overall involvement in the narrative of Blood of Zeus.

Disclaimer: This is just my honest opinions, and I appreciate if you guys don't hound me for my opinions. Please and thank you.

Also, if you haven't checked it out. Here is the first part of my Blood of Zeus thoughts category. Enjoy!

Blood Of Zeus Thoughts - Part 1: Ares's Death - https://www.tumblr.com/starfire1657/783136352325795840/blood-of-zeus-season-3-thoughts-part-1-aress?source=share

First off, here is the thing Hephaestus is one of the most UNDERRATED CHARACTERS IN THIS DARN SHOW! He was barely shown and when he was, he had such little screen time. However, he still ate up every moment when he was on screen. Hephaestus steadily became one of my favorite characters in this show. Making his death affect me like it did with Ares. It was unfair and completely unnecessary. Let's get into it.

First up is Hephaestus's death, well his FIRST death. Just like Ares, Hephaestus died in Blood of Zeus: Season 3, Episode 1. The reason was because he saved Aphrodite, from being crushed by Typhon's gigantic foot. LIKE BITCH YOU COULDN'T MOVE! (Sorry Aphrodite lovers, I like her too but seriously?!). His first death was bittersweet, due to the fact that he DIED, but he sacrificed himself for his EX-WIFE. That is a man right there, y'all I have a sixth Blood of Zeus husband. Man is a big green flag in this series.

Next up is his second death, just like in my Ares thoughts I will say it again. THIS WAS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY! Just a recap after their deaths, Ares and Hephaestus are taken to the Underworld by the furies. Then they are TOSSED into the abyss by Chronos's bitch ass. (Sorry for my language, I don't usually cuss in my posts like this, forgive me). Then they were ERASED FROM EXISTENCE!!! Like WHAT?! As I said before this death was undeserved and a total overkill, literally.

The next thing I want to address is Hephaestus's remembrance. At the end of the show, to honor the lives that have fallen during this emotional wreck of a season. Zeus has constellations of Hephaestus, Ares, Persephone, and Heron edged in the stars. This honor that was given to Hephaestus was well deserved and LONG overdue. Especially, since this man has done so much behind the scenes in the show. Which makes his loss so much harder since when they really needed him. Hephaestus was already gone from the world. Plus, may I say it again. HE. GAVE. UP. HIS. OWN. LIFE. TO. SAVE. HIS. EX-WIFE'S!!! Even though it was tragic, his sacrifice was worth this great honor. Still would've liked him alive though.

Finally, I wished we had more of Hephaestus in this show. He was the blacksmith of the gods, and I wish that he was featured more. He was one of those characters that was pushed out of the way and placed in the background until the plot wanted him. AND EVEN THEN, THE PLOT SCREWED HIM OVER! Just like it did with Ares. The moment the man came in with a clutch, the showrunners/Netflix killed the man off, just to kill him off. Hephaestus just like Ares, to me, was another character that suffered from WASTED character potential. If only we had gotten, the five seasons of Blood of Zeus that was promised to us as the viewers. We would've seen more of this great, underrated, character.

If you read my Ares thoughts, this is the part where I will list off what I would've done differently with Hephaestus's character/story involvement. So, let's go:

When it comes to Hephaestus, I would've gotten him more involved in the story. Instead of having him just. . . There. You know?

I would've liked to see him interact more with his half siblings and his mother Hera to see their dynamic on screen. Let me see, the toxic relationship between Hera and him on screen. So, his death can be even worse towards Hera, and her guilt. Because one of my favorite parts in the season was when that cyclops clocked Hera's tea about her mistreatment towards Hephaestus in episode 6.

The only thing about Hephaestus's death I would've changed is. . . HE WOULDN'T HAVE DIED! Along with that, if he had to die and just HAD to be thrown into the abyss. I. WOULD. HAVE. MADE. A. WAY. FOR. HIM. TO. COME. BACK. As I said in my Ares rant, screw the writing and the rules.

I would've focused more on Aphrodite's thoughts towards Hephaestus sacrificing himself to save her sorry ass. Like I am sorry, but she (lore wise), treated Hephaestus bad in my opinion. Kindly correct me if wrong. However, I wanted to see more regret from her. Please and thank you.

Finally, if I did make him come back, he would've been treated better by his mom and his ex. Thank you!

In conclusion, Hephaestus was an underrated king, and it was really sad how he was treated by Netflix. He, like my first husband Ares, deserved better than this bull crap that Netflix did to him.

Alright that is the end of Hephaestus's rant. The person I plan to do next is Persephone's thoughts and Opinions. Poll is at the end.

[echthr0s]

some new viewers in the tag and yeah you're not going to get nearly the same level of fandom engagement you're used to seeing with new popular shows but the wider internet still has some gems floating around. for example, if you're interested in some guy's like 5k word explorations of every episode, check this out (go to the second page of the search results to start from the first episode, it's in reverse chrono)

[historybunnny]

𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋 S1:E1 The Night Millie Disappeared

Lifelong best friends, Winifred Monet and Millie Thomas, reconnect after growing distant over the summer following high school graduation. While helping Millie pack up for her first day at Foxbury, they share their struggles emerging into adulthood and fears about their futures. However, when morning arrives, it is discovered that Millie has gone missing.

chrono / recent

This episode may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. TRIGGER WARNINGS (and some spoilers) BELOW THE CUT!

CHILD DEATH & LOSS: Suggested that the death of a child occurred tagged as tw child death, tw child loss

COPS: Police presence (unfortunately 🙄) tagged as tw police

NUDITY: A little glimpse of Dad butt, nothing over the top, mostly covered by steam tagged as tw mild nudity

SEXUAL CONTENT: Discussion of sex between teenagers (absolutely nothing is shown) tagged as tw sex mention & tw mention of sex

If, while you're reading, you find yourself triggered or uncomfortable about anything, let me know right away so I can add that to my list of trigger warnings and I will include it in the future, no questions asked.

[dualdeixis]

[Image description: Two digital drawings featuring Strelitzia as an adult. Both scenes are enclosed in a circular border with four nodes. In the first, Strelitzia wears the true Dandelion cloak. She stands tall, the toe of her boot extending past the border. She has an immense halo around her head, which begins with a shock of white before bursting into many bright colors. Her left hand is raised in a beckoning gesture, showing that she wears a rose-shaped ring on her scarred middle finger. With her right hand, she points at Vanitas, who kneels before her in his sleeveless yukata and raises his hands as if to either defend himself or swear fealty. Both of their faces are cast in shadow, revealing only their eyes. Vanitas's eyes are wide with terror as he stares up at Strelitzia, but hers are calm and gleam with an unnatural light as she looks at the viewer. A Chrono Twister, Archraven, Red Hot Chili, Prize Pod, Blobmob, and Spiderchest are gathered behind Vanitas, while a small, wine-colored Flood latches onto his side, as if trying to help him. The background is a pattern made up of dots and the letter X; there are some gaps in the pattern which are filled with streaks of bright red, resembling wounds.

In the second drawing, Strelitzia stands in a dark ocean with Kingdom Hearts as a blood moon framing her head. She wears Sephiroth's Dissidia outfit. She extends her right hand to the viewer, while her left hand rests on the guard of Kingdom Key D. To her right stands Vanitas in Sephiroth's KH2 outfit, and to her left is Ventus in Cloud's KH2 outfit. All three of them have their faces hidden by white haloes; Vanitas and Ventus's mirror each other and resemble a partial solar eclipse, while Strelitzia's halo combines the two into a total eclipse. Paine, Yuna, and Rikku float above them with celebratory expressions and poses. The background is a pattern of blue arabesques with interspersed pink dots. End image description.]

seven demons (GLORIOSA) / mistress of martyrs (GENEROSA)

happy birthday @maverickflare !!

[ariadosanon]

[TW: FAMILIAL INFIGHTING, MENTIONS OF POKÉMON DEATH.]

[A video is attached. The image of a vaguely nervous Rotom sits in the corner of the recording, a frown on his face. Nictoria is being recorded again, and the content seems... deeply personal.]

The video opened on Nictoria in her living room. The young woman was sitting on her couch, facing a holographic screen projection from her P ★ DA. Her expression was hard to read, as she kept lowering her head to her knees. A man with similar facial features, and white hair is looking back at her. From the image of him, it was clear he was wearing a Pokémon Ranger uniform, minus the usual hat. He looked disappointed, or maybe even a bit angry with Nictoria. Before the viewer could assume anything else about the situation, Nic spoke up. 

“Wes, I swear on my time that I am doing my fucking best.” She said, visibly clenching her jaw. 

“I know this can’t be your best.” Wes replied instantly. “Because I’ve seen your best, and killing at least two Pokémon in one night isn’t that.” 

“They attacked me, first.” She finally snarled out, a clear excuse. She looked away from the screen, unable to make digital eye contact with the man. She ran her clawed hands down her face.

“Those Pokémon were not guilty of their trainers' sins. They didn’t deserve to die— and especially not in the way you murdered them.”

“I have a right to fuckin’ defend myself!”

Wes shook his head vigorously, crossing his arms and glaring at Nictoria. A scarred, yet regal Umbreon hopped onto his shoulder, staring into the camera with its trainer's same intensity.

“Just because they worked for Rocket doesn’t mean you can maim them and then kill their Pokémon.” He said sternly. He paused, hesitating before his next words. “Listen. I could tell that, despite everything, you showed restraint during that battle,” Wes said, his tone softer. “But what’s less for you is still too much for everyone else, Little Shadow.” He grimaced. “You still need to change.”

Nictoria immediately stood up at that comment, startling the Spinarak on the couch with her. She bared her teeth like a wild animal as she shouted at the man on the screen. 

“I’ve been fucking changing! I haven’t stolen or bought a stolen Pokémon in a whole YEAR! I’ve only got ONE Shadow Pokémon in my possession that isn’t a NAT— I even started keeping my useless feeder Pokémon in better living conditions! They have fresh fucking leaves, Wes! FRESH FUCKING LEAVES!” She screamed, clapping her hands between words for emphasis. “What more do you fucking WANT from me!” 

Wes didn’t react to the violent outburst, seemingly used to it from her. Umbreon, however, bristled, snarling at Nictoria from his trainer’s shoulder. 

“It’s not about what I want from you.” He said, still calm. “I’m your brother, not your Interpol agent. I’m just worried that you’re relapsing.” 

“Well I’m not,” She snapped. “And you can tell that brat, Chrono. I’m fine.” She insisted. “All these stupid motherf—”

“Victoria, listen to me.” He interrupted, quieting his sister down. 

“Interpol may be letting this incident go, but I can’t. I’m not going to let Tegan play games with you, or video call you on the weekends anymore.” Nictoria’s face fell, her anger immediately evaporating into pure panic. “You— Why the Cel not!?”

Wes dragged his hand down his face again, looking away from the screen and his sister. This part seemed to be genuinely distressing for him. Umbreon rubbed his head against his trainer’s cheek, nudging him on.

“Rui and I got called into a parent teacher conference. He’s been mimicking your speech patterns— He’s been saying things to the other kids— and he’s been hitting the other kids.” 

“Well- the hitting isn’t so great,” she chuckled nervously, sitting back down. Nictoria began hitting her hand against her thigh rhythmically, perhaps an attempt to calm down

“But sure he can mimic me, that's fine— I’m his aunt— what’s wrong with a kid looking up to his aunt?” She desperately pleaded, “Maybe he’s just having a bit of a rough phase— You know I never talk about— My past around him!”

“Vicky— I don’t think either of us are buying that Neo-Snagem or your ‘streams’ are fully in your past,” Wes said sincerely. “Today he’s telling other kids their partner Pokémon are ‘dumb’ and pushing them over, tomorrow, then what? He joins up with Rocket? He starts a Team like you or Da did?”

“There’s a big fucking difference between the two!” She shouted in disbelief, spreading her arms out. “I’m doing better, Wesley, I’m doing my best—!“

“I can’t believe you yet.” He said honestly. Umbreon nodded in agreement with its trainer, staring down Nictoria like a hawk. 

“Maybe in another year or so we can revisit the idea.”

“A year!?”

“A year.” He said sternly, holding up his hand. “And that’s the best offer you’ll be getting. Rui didn’t want you to see him again at all.”

She swallowed hard, but nodded to the projection of her brother. 

“Okay.” Was all she said. 

“… I love you, Vicky.” He replied, “I know you can get better. I’ll call you again next week? Okay?”

“Okay.”

“Okay. I love you…”

“Okay.” She grunted back, before adding a hesitant: “Love you.” 

As soon as Wes hung up the phone, Victoria slowly stood from her spot on the couch. She took a deep breath… 

And smashed the coffee table with her bare hands, screaming at the top of her lungs. 

[The video is abruptly cut off here.]

[rocket-sith]

Q GOT TIRED OF MAKING ROBINHOOD LARPS SO HE DECIDED TO OPEN FOUR DIFFERENT CHRONO-TRIGGER SAVE FILES AT THE SAME TIME INSTEAD, but only one needed further progress (non-linear progress of course), two were already complete but were saved in the wrong place and missing a sidequest (lol time being non-linear what?), and the fourth was a big ol' sparkly decoy, a glitched file of nonsensical bits n bites, alluringly named Picard, that nearly crashed the game and took everything with it while you were busy looking for continuity in all the wrong places.

Behold! Season 2 of Picard, AKA Facepalm Theater Presents, AKA "Dude, where's my Tapestry?"

Love it, hate it, WTF it, or some should-be-impossible combination thereof - but somehow, you feel it. Are you in one or both of those last two camps? Yeah, me too. But I think I might have a theory. And no, it's not bunnies. (I rambled a bit about this somewhat in the A/Ns and comment thread of one of my fics a few weeks back, but the proper brain dump belongs here).

Season 2 of Picard is neither episodic, NOR is it one major overarching story with various sub-plots. It's FOUR overarching major stories, well-conceived in theory (mostly), but thrown together as gracelessly and incoherently, with the same abundance of panic and lack of transitions as the night-before-it's-due school essays we're all so painfully familiar with perpetrating. (Admittedly, a lot of us got pretty good at being zero-hour coherent by the time we got to high school, but apparently, this skill does not translate to timetravel via stellar slingshots and demigod trolls.) So that leaves us with - 

Picard Season 2: A Trek in Four Acts Loosely Disjointed and Sloppily Squished Together Parts. Feast your eyes, rub your temples, and buckle up. 

CRIS AND THERESA'S WILD RIDE: (Love story, social commentary, classic Trek shiz focused on the more touching/emotional side of temporal shenanigans.)

RENEE PICARD'S TIME HEIST AND EVEN WILDER RIDE:  (Classic Trek shiz, classic time travel fuckery, focuses on the more action-packed side of temporal shenanigans.)

THE RED HERRING, AKA THE ROCKY HORROR PICARD SHOW:

Supposedly the main plot, but really a completely ridiculous distraction that's the narrative equivalent of dumping sand in the snowglobe and violently shaking it up. Captain Picard takes a wrong turn at Albuquerque and has to go do the Timewarp (again) in some creepy old castle so he can be magically transported back home. Yeah, okay buddy, just don't forget the teddy and the TP rolls to throw around the theater.

Cut this entire arc out, and the season improves substantially in both enjoyability and coherence. (I said what I said.) If any of the four major threads don't belong, don't move the story forward, and only serve to muck things up - it's this one. It's not so much an arc as a collapsible squiggly line that looks like it might go somewhere but never does. Great if you're drunk with a shadow cast and some floorwalkers. Not so great if you're actually trying to figure out WTF is going on. 

TAPESTRY RIDES AGAIN, AKA GRAND THEFT BORG QUEEN LOS ANGELES: And now for the main event, which was literally announced as such in one of the episodes, by two people breaking the fourth wall who were probably the LAST people anyone was expecting to break the fourth wall: Seven and Raffi. So naturally, we viewers took it as a couple of throwaway comments and cute banter to lighten the dark/intense mood of all the other crap. Yeah, oops. We can't say they didn't warn us.

At one point the two of them are joking around, talking about how they're the main event, and all these other side stories are just side stories, but...yeah. Looking back after S3, that was not a joke, and it goes above and beyond the call of foreshadowing. It was a flat-out tell, and with ALL the potential fourth wallbreakers in S2 - Q, the Borg Queen, The Traveller, the Long-Lived Alien Bartender With Multiple Mysterious Powers, The Temporally Flexible Romulan Spy Of Dubious Origin - if somebody's gonna spill some futuristic tea, it's gotta be one of them, right? RIGHT? Nope. Seven and Raffi snuck in the back door.

Basically, the Grand Theft Borg Queen arc was Tapestry, but for Seven (and Raffi and Jurati to an extent). Jurati and Raffi were, IMHO, initially intended to be pieces on the gameboard, not players, but they made themselves into major players. To what extent Jurati's involvement in outsmarting the Borg Queen was meant to be a challenge for her by Q, or part of Seven's trial that Jurati unwittingly assisted in IDK, and ditto Raffi's major role in all the aforementioned drama, but either way - Seven finally accepting herself the way she is, Borg hardware and all, was a direct, not even subtle parallel to the TNG episode Tapestry. 

The most direct link is the scene in Tapestry where Picard realizes he'd rather die as his true self than live as his other-universe self who "corrected" the "mistake" that led to his artifical heart. Seven accepted that she would rather live as her Ex-B true self than die as a fully organic human, and in doing so, passed the test. 

And Jurati and Raffi played no small part in that realization, and passed their own tests in the process - with Raffi embracing Seven (literally and figuratively) while resisting the urge to manipulate Cris out of choosing his own fate, and Jurati outsmarting and merging herself with the damn Borg Queen to protect humanity and her friends. Seven passed the Q Troll test with flying colors, and Raffi and Jurati did too - giving us Elnor and a benevolent Borg Queen in the future as a result. (Q is totally one of those teachers who gives his students rewards for passing the Big Test.)

Fire up S2 of Picard, get your Fast Forward button ready, and follow the Grand Theft Borg Queen: Los Angeles arc and ONLY that arc. Skip over every single thing (other than Q monologing, as that's the one common thread) that doesn't have Seven, Raffi, and/or Jurati. You'll get an entirely different experience. It's Tapestry, but for Seven, and with different tests/opportunities for Jurati and Raffi. (And they all pass). 

Now do it again, but FF anything that ISN'T either part of the Renee Picard Time Heist plotline or part of Cris and Theresa's story. You'll get a classic Back to the Future, MCU, Reset the Timeline, Poke-An-Alternate-Reality's-Doom-Destination-With-A-Stick style story. And they all pass too. Cris and Theresa get their happily ever after and punt the primeline forward through the next generation of temporally paradoxical, adopted and found family members. 

As for the BS at Chateau Picard? It's all a decoy/charade. So come in costume, bring plenty of shit to throw, and chug the wine. You'll need it. 

[honeydewhollows]

WARNING THE FOLLOWING IMAGES MAY CONTAIN MATURE CONTENT, INCLUDING SENSITIVE TOPICS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE .

THE CONTENT IS INTENDET FOR MATURE AUDIENCES, VIEWERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Adèle confronts Knox at his apartment, determined to keep him away from Autumn. She finds him in a disheveled state,the man who had promised just a few days ago in a calm demure that he didn't want to take her daugther was gone.

He reveals a legal loophole that could allow him to fight for custody, threatening to take Adèle to court. When she calls his bluff, he turns the situation into a sinister ultimatum—either she lets him back into their lives, or he’ll make sure she loses Autumn.

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[its-to-the-death]

Fourth Wall Fight Round 2

Clarissa (Clarissa Explains It All) vs Chronos (Hades 2)

Propaganda for each character below the cut! May include spoilers

Clarissa

Clarissa looks into the camera and talks to the viewers many times during an episode about the actual topic. Like this one:

Chronos

Spoiler warning: Reveals a mechanic for one of the final bosses in Hades 2. The video shows some of his attacks. Chronos is Titan of Time. He has complete control over time, so if you try to pause the game, he just goes "No. You do not control the flow of time." and unpauses the game. You can use an incantation to give yourself the ability to pause, and if you do he makes annoyed comments about it. I remember when I tried it, he just went "Really? You think you can stop time? Very well, I will wait for whatever pressing engagement is so much more important than this". I'm not sure if this is because I'd beaten him before or if it's an update to make him more reasonable.

[pokemon-ash-aus]

Hi, I just started reading through your blog(s) and I'm really enjoying everything so far! I'm just a bit confused and had a question about how to read through it all. For example, I'm reading through Gods of Kanto through the post/chrono tag, but it doesn't present a lot of the context. I understand it's the False Twin Au, but a lot of what it's referencing (characters, events, etc) I'm either missing or have to infer between the lines. Any suggestions on how to catch up with that story as a new reader?

Actually, its basically what it is.

If you want to know more you'll have to go through the False Twin Tag on the main blog. But a lot of the events that theyre referencing are meant to be purposely vague to the viewer as it is in the future. Most of the events are basically the first time they speak of it!

When asks are open, i'd highly recommend just shooting them a question about it. Worded the proper way, they'd be willing to answer a few of these questions!

[minecraftfanatic]

Merry Christmas @marsvs-thesun--Behold A Fanfic That May Never See The Light Of Day (Again)!

Chapter 1: Lament the Living, For They Haunt the Dead

Pythus had regrets.

He had many to be precise. Trudging through misty woodlands he opened old iron gates with an ear-cracking squeal, needing care he was unable to give. No, his attention was dedicated fully to the garden behind the Victorian mansion, one in remarkably good shape despite the decayed wood and peeling faded paint.

Mauve...the End’s arrogance knew no respite but just because they loved purple didn’t mean they laid sole claim to it.

On stone his claws clacked a rhythmic patter, crushing wayward foliage and twigs beneath dappled sunlight filtered through perpetual autumn leaves purple and red and orange. Overgrowth blocking his path was slashed aside by axe and limb, taking care to not damage more than necessary. In the garden proper was an entangling sea of every breed and color, thorns putting an impressive defense.

They had nothing against his fire.

As the dense greenery turned to ash Pythus waited, smothering flames to stride ahead when his goal cleared. The tree stood strong after all these years; trunk scarred but unbent, carpeted in vibrant patches of semi-luminescent moss, sparkling fairy lights. In front of the tree stood a granite monument untouched by time or erosion, a lone isle amidst a sea of piquant herbs, enticing blossoms, and dewy grass blades reaching up to his knees—a stone maiden whose idyllic features lit a smile in her viewers, kindling a tenderness matching her own. Not a single thorn marred stone nor did cracks exist to allow grasping roots purchase.

There he halted, tracing the statue’s cheek as a tear slid down his, “Hello love. I’m home.”

For ages Pythus stayed silent, wiping away the ashes and whatever sullied the grave. He had ensured some of the flowers survived and brought one to the base, a bouquet of orchids and dandelions tied together by a vine of star jasmine.

The weeds were a soft spot of his heart. He always scoffed when she claimed that their taste and persistence in survival reminded her of him—“On the outside you’re stubborn, bitter, intensely sharp. But inside? Sweeter than honey, purer than medicine, protective as the sun—there is nothing about you that isn’t incredible.”  

Nostalgia, he supposed, had a way of loosening tongues. “My death was impermanent,” he looked down at the base, unable to face her gaze, “for the longest time I wished otherwise.”

Why was he alive? Was this another sacrifice on her part, his heart giving away more for his sake? She had given up more than enough, more than he could stand. Amelie, Lazul, Mekane, Esme…a second chance is supposed to be that—second. “I have a father, brother, an entire kingdom where tragedy never happened. When I realized this, I thought I was in a lucid dream.” He still did in a way.

“I almost wished them away just for you. Why was I the only one brought back, when you deserved better?” A pebble is picked up, “Then the rest of my deeds caught up to my mind,” only to be swiftly crushed.

“Once I wondered what it would be like if the Nether was never touched. The answer was that I would’ve become a childish egotistical idiot.” Naught but self-loathing seeped in every word, his arms trembling from rage. “You must hate me,” a few centuries was all it took for him to grow into an unrepentant slaver. Him, who promised safety and freedom, had become everything he despised.

He was not perfect. He had little love for humanity aside from the few exceptions that spawned, but he refused to let himself become a hypocrite.

“My father—Chronos—went back to the Nether out of fear for his family and what do I do?” He gives a short laugh, empty of mirth. “I plot to kill him and take the throne.”

I failed you, are the words caught in his throat. I’m sorry, fumbles unmoving lips. All he wanted to say and yet his body unavailed. “You are not here,” is the only thing that comes out. Amelie was never reborn or else she would’ve come after him. This was no happy fable, no fair queen coming to save her king.

In a way Pythus was grateful lest she witness the mockery he’s become.

“It’s been hundreds of years since I woke and ever since I’ve looked for you. Once I feared the worst.” Had any Netheran, even his own blood, saw the prince they would’ve found him unrecognizable. “I would ask myself, “Did she die in the War? Was I the last face she saw? My father? Brother?”” Nightmares still haunted his waking moments.

“Father doesn’t know about us, same for Vulcannus. After all that transpired, I couldn’t face either of them.” Fixing past sins, the truth being crazier than fiction, a thousand reasons and more laid at the tip of his tongue but none of them were true. “I am afraid.”

It hung poignantly in the air, heavier than netherite. “I am afraid,” He breathed softly under silent branches, “of what they will say. Do. Think. I am afraid of so many things.” Of a father calling him mad, of a tomb desecrated, of a brother shamed, of a family scattered to ash.

In this silent home none could criticize his words to the dead.

He takes a minute to center himself, closing his eyes as a hand moved to clasp around stone palms. “I left Nazgard after finishing my duties. My brother will find no problems to his claim.” He left a note in his room, telling them that he needed time alone and assurance he would be back.

More example of his cowardice, to not say it to their faces. At least when he was dying, he had the excuse of not wanting his child to see his passing.

“I wish they met you,” Vulcannus would’ve loved her, same as father—then again, Amelie was wonderful at everything. “I know father wants a grandchild to smother, but he hides it well. I would volunteer but said granddaughter is currently having tea with you.”

Regrettably, his spark was human in every way other than distant ancestry. As much as Pythus wanted to be there for her accomplishments there was no other option that guaranteed her happiness.

His daughter lived and died in comfort; he made sure of it.

“Is she still calling coffee bean juice? Don’t let mother hear her or she might box her ears.” He let out a little chuckle as he imagined Pthelina’s scandalized face. She was a stickler for manners. In fact, he wagered she befriended his heart on sight. His little ember on the other hand was likely getting her cheeks pinched.

“I love you,” The forest felt lighter, brighter, noisier as its sole master rose. “We will have new neighbors soon if my plan works. They will treat their new home with care I assure you.”

There was a difference between sympathy and understanding, one Pythus knew all too well. The Voltaris were a mirror, a path to redemption and repaying old debts.

She would do the same.

======================================

A Protisium illuminates the forest, the man fixing the Sendaris with a genial smile as he lightly tosses the Song to its new owner. Technically Thalleous was also the previous owner but semantics. “As paid for. Did they suspect anything?”

“He fell asleep. That’s it.” Catching the Prime Thalleous frowned, the alluring hum doing little to the shred of guilt squirming in him. A shred his associate caught on. “Come now, I keep my word. Do you really think I’m that low?”

“There are more than enough orphans—”

“They’re a sweet child and I’d rather take in one I know.” Conversation finished the man walked away; his arms occupied by the slumbering Ardoni. The height difference would’ve been comical were it not for the obsidian armor he wore nor the enderdragon silently awaiting them.

“Farewell Thalleous. It was a pleasure doing business with you.”

The champion stayed silent as the knight flew off, silencing his guilt in the greater good. Besides, this was the best (if unexpected) fate Senn could ask for. What child didn’t want adventure?

[myramoonstar]

Poured everything I had into this. This was actually made over a week ago when on the FNAF Show Discord gave the prompt to do Earth and Lunar playing games, us as viewers, would like to see them play. For me, my first thought was Chrono Trigger. I mean, they use the music from that game a lot in their episodes, so someone playing it would be fun! Also, wanted them in the game rather than playing it.

Was going to do them fighting in a forest as Chrono and Marle respectively, but then I remembered those characters become a couple, and Earth and Lunar are siblings so... I chose to do the only siblings in the game that are a boy and girl, Schala and Janus. And threw in Blood Moon as Janus' cat for laughs.

First Art piece in years I have felt proud of.