#Did i do it right?

[asavt]

I showed a part of the first one today and I went a bit insane as soon as I came home, I did plan to show this once I finished it anyways. Not that my rest is over, but I actually had fun doing this one so it gets to be out here.

Context uhh..... "What if we bonded through a very dangerous song and dance, what if I wanted to defy fate, what if I wanted to do this with you, what if then, would you bond what's left of yourself to me? Lets punch fate in the face together."

Full canvas under read more.

Doomed tango.

[unknownteapot]

[beesinaskirt]

[frozenfirecats]

Mutual 1: *thirsty Malistaire fanart*

Mutual 2: Dasein is my precious lil meow meow

Mutual 3: don't ask me how I've been playing this game for 10 years and still haven't finished arc 2 I will cry

Mutual 4: god I need him *picture of the most furbait npc you've ever seen*

Mutual 5: I will not rest until Merle Ambrose answers for his crimes

Mutual 6: hey guys here's my wiz oc! *traumatized child soldier*

Mutual 7: *thirsty Malistaire fanart*

Mutual 8: *an entire 5 page essay analyzing a npc who only has like 2 minutes of screentime*

Mutual 9: I think the Wizard should just fucking kill someone in the next arc

Mutual 10: *thirsty Malistaire fanart*

Mutual 11: what the hell is a roshambo?

Mutual 12: *thirsty Morganthe fanart*

[rainbowcrowley]

it's a new day😊😊no more booze❌🍾nor more drugs❌🚬❌and more importantly❗😤no more stede😶😓helloooo edward!🥰😍😚sigh....hi!🙂🙃🙂🙃you two know each other??😲shipmates!🥰🥰...former 😶😶😣😐

[dearreader]

WHO is gonna call it even and call me BABE for the weekend? tis the damn season

[bunnymi1k]

boypilled kissmaxxer

[achaotichuman]

I just loathe you lately. And I despise my jealous eyes and how hard they fell for you. Yeah, I despise my rotten mind and how much it worships you.

-Lacy by Olivia Rodrigo.

Tamlin and Lucien Vanserra. The lonely Beast and the outcasted Fox.

[chemiicalformula]

lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship

[greatsweet98]

DE:PP Alignment Chart Memes (pt.1)

[shinobicyrus]

trick or treat

I'm sorry, I'm not used to getting guests on this blog anymore.

Hm. Wait.

I have nothing to offer but this spooky lil' skeleton-charmander patch I got at the Haunted Flea Market this year.

[nosebleed-inglishera]

[techno-danger]

[tumblr]

[skullywullypully]

And all the kids cried out

"Please, stop, you're scaring me"

I can't help this awful energy

Goddamn right, you should be scared of me

Who is in control?

[maris-mons]

Grass types,

Save me grass types

grass types save me

[wishthefish]

Did Nie Mingjue abuse Jin Guangyao?

I've witnessed quite some disagreement amongst the mdzs fandom regarding Nie Mingjue's treatment of Jin Guangyao. Such great curiosity plagued me that I decided to kill the cat and examine whether this truly did occur. I will examine inequality, discrimination, abuse and victim-blaming attitudes within this analysis so please don't read on if any of this may upset you.

Abuse: Purposeful violence resulting in, or with the intention of causing physical harm, suffering and/or injuries.

After the cultivation clans gather to discuss Wei Wuxian and Wen Qing's branch of the Wens as a threat, Nie Mingjue expresses disapproval towards Jin Guangyao;

Nie MingJue walked over, "All clever talk - hard work indeed." Hearing this, Lan XiChen smiled but said nothing. Jin Guangyao knew that Nie MingJue would teach him a lesson whenever he found the chance" -Chapter 73

His clear disapproval of Jin Guangyao is rather interesting for he doesn't offer such judgement to the cultivators who used Luo Qingyang's gender as reason enough to ridicule her defence of Wei Wuxian. The Wens are evil, therefore any force that opposes them must be good in Nie Mingjue's view. So, when misogynistic attitudes are weaponized against Luo Qingyang, he says absolutely nothing because such discrimination supports their claim that the Wens must be eradicated. He has no objection to this underhanded technique yet disagrees with Jin Guangyao's lie about not remembering what Wei Wuxian said.

But, even then, he doesn't object to his lie during the discussion. He cares little for politics (eg. throwing Jin Guangyao down a staircase before several witnesses) so his refusal to openly criticize Jin Guangyao isn't because it was a politically astute decision but because his lie supported Nie Mingjue's argument that the Wens (and therefore Wei Wuxian) must be annihilated.

He isn't angry about the deceit itself but rather that Jin Guangyao lied. His anger isn't justice but rather distrust of Jin Guangyao. With this, I refute any claims that his aggression towards Jin Gaungyao is somehow justified. Also, the notion that somehow such aggression can be justified is a perversion of reality and is just very weird.

Jin Guangyao is also in great danger whenever Nie Mingjue abuses him. Nie Mingjue's murder attempts are almost always preceded by bouts of violence. Let's use the time he threw Jin Guangyao down Carp Tower as an example:

He raised his foot. Yet Jin GuangYao neither avoided nor took defence. The kick landed right on him, and again he rolled like a pebble down Carp Tower -Chapter 49

Nie Mingjue kicks Jin Gaungyao down Carp Tower even whilst knowing the unfortunate circumstance that was Meng Yao's first meeting with Jin Guangshan. A very clear parallel between Nie Mingjue and Jin Gaungshan is established within this scene. Just as Jin Guangshan could refuse to harm one of his bastards because he was a powerful man, Nie Mingjue can abuse Jin Gaungyao because he too, is a very powerful man.

This parallel demonstrates Nie Mingjue's supposed 'righteousness' isn't fuelling his hatred of Jin Gaungyao but rather his very personal feelings towards him. he views Jin Gaungyao's deceit as a slight against him. He takes offence when Meng Yao doesn't fully match up to his perspective of him. He can justify viewing Jin Guangyao as manipulative and sly because Jin Gaungyao doesn't adhere to his views. He is angered precisely because he can't understand him. Meng Yao hurt him, so Nie Mingjue feels justified in hurting him back. Physically.

It's horrifically petty because they are not equals. They never have been! Meng Yao is first his subordinate. He doesn't reconcile with their new relationship as sworn brothers, going as far as to continue calling Jin Guangyao "Meng Yao". Perhaps Nie Mingjue still sees Jin Gaungyao as his inferior and Therefore feels entitled to harm because of a personal grievance with him. Who would dare oppose the righteous Chifeng-Zun for putting a prostitute's son in his place?

Nie Mingjue always believes his violence is justified. After burning Nie Huaisang's belongings he says:

“The both of you should be tied up and beaten once every day”

Although it appears to simply be a threat, the phrase takes a dark turn when considering burning Nie Huaisang's belongings was initially just a threat too. It isn't unreasonable to assume (had Nie Mingjue lived long enough) that he would have truly beaten both his brothers.

Nie Mingjue does not regret causing Nie Huaisang great anguish, proving he believes his aggression to be justified. It isn't just Jin Guangyao who was left liable, but also Nie Huaisang who hasn't committed any significant atrocities as Nie Mingjue believes Jin Gaungyao to have done. 

The Villanous Friends Extra continues to supply us with information;

...he saw a small area of purple at Jin GuangYao's forehead that wasn't hidden properly. He laughed, "Where did that come from?"..."Nie MingJue did it?"

Jin GuangYao, "If he were the one who did it, do you think I could still be standing here and talking to you?" 

Although Jin Guangyao claims Nie Mingjue was not the perpetrator of his injury, it is worth noting Xue Yang's initial assumption was that Nie Mingjue harmed him. His aggression is common enough knowledge that even Xue Yang whose interests lie wholly in revenge and demonic cultivation knows of it.

Yet again are the power discrepancies between Jin Gaungyao and Nie Mingjue highlighted for nobody appears to care enough to attempt to protect Jin Guangyao from further harm. Nie Mingjue is allowed to abuse Jin Gaungyao without interference.

Moreover, Jin Gaungyaos' relationship with Jin Guangshan is infamous - just look at his courtesy name! Madam Jin is infamous for disliking Jin Gaungayo, especially after she publicly admonishes him. Lan Xichen too discusses his relationship with his parents;

Lan XiChen "His mother never liked him to begin with. After ZiXuan-Xiong passed away, she often hit him and scolded him. These days, his father also refuses to listen to him" -Chapter 49

Instead of assuming his parents harmed him, Xue Yang assumes Nie Mingjue is the culprit suggesting such abuse is widely known and accepted by society. 

Jin Guangyao also asks:

"If he were the one who did it, do you think I could still be standing here and talking to you?"

Suggesting that a) Nie Mingjue's aggression is so damaging that it takes days for recovery or b) there's a high chance of his death whenever Nie Mingjue is angry. Most instances of abuse occur before Nie Mingjue attempts to kill him, so I believe B to be the most reasonable answer.

Here's another quote I found that supports my argument.Not cool Da-ge, not cool:

Lan XiChen's face disclosed his worry, but Jin GaungYao stopped him, then followed Nie MingJue out of the Blooming Garden. As soon as they approached the edge of Carp Tower, Nie MingJue bought his palm down on him

To conclude, Jin Guangyao is often victimized by Nie Mingjue on the basis of a perceived slight or hatred. Although Nie Mingjue uses justice to legitimise his aggression, his distorted perception of reality ignores the power inequities that pervade society. So yes, I do believe he abused Jin Guangyao.