#Musing the eternal

[deoidesign]

Thinking about vampires, death, life, and the space they occupy in between

[gvnchyno2]

Andrei | Amadeo | Armand

[melverie]

currently thinking about Satan in nightbringer vs in the original

thinking about how in nightbringer he's always outside HoL when he wants to be alone since the others are always in the library + they keep chaining him to his bed, so he most likely doesn't feel safe in his own room to begin with

how Asmo keeps trying to invade his personal space (asking to do his hair, nails etc.) and doesn't take the hint, and how Lucifer casted a spell on Satan so he physically could not leave his side for a while, and how he's never really allowed the time to properly work through his emotions

that dinner party where the others all started talking about the Celestial Realm until Satan eventually stormed off

the way he describes being in their presence as torture and refuses to see them as his brothers, yet he's instantly calm around MC because they treat him decently

how the others kept complaining over how the demons of the Devildom were treating them-how they were discriminated against because they're fallen angels-yet they keep on treating Satan, the only full-fledged demon of HoL, like some feral animal that has to be put down in two days

currently thinking about how the very first thing we learn about Satan in the original is that he masks his emotions

him saying that he loves to go on walks alone and how he gets to meet all kinds of different people that way

thinking about how he's usually in the library instead of his room

when they were all up in the human world and the other brothers were outside stargazing, meanwhile Satan stayed inside. And when asked about it by Lucifer, he claimed it was because he wanted to read before offhandedly mentioning that they're reminiscing about the Celestial Realm and he won't understand any of it anyway

he now gets along better with all of his brothers and yet, when the two of them got lost once, he told MC that there's no need to worry, because his brothers would come looking for them, making it a point to add that they wouldn't search for him

that time Satan ran away to the human world and Levi, Asmo (arguably the two brothers closest to him) and MC came to bring him back. How he started getting angry at one of their questions, so they opted for running away instead of even attempting to comfort him in any way

how his first response after Lucifer told him to leave HoL was to actually pack his things; how he was fully intent on leaving, and how when MC comes to check on him, he instantly tells them that his brothers would never stop him from leaving, that they think it's funny

the way he seemed genuienly surprised when MC accepted after he asked them out to the dance, and then admitting he actually thought that they wouldn't want to go with him

MC being his main source for comfort, and Satan even calling them his sanctuary. How before MC it was books and cats; his room being filled to the brim with books, to the point it's become a safety hazard, and him always carrying cat treats with him

currently thinking about how Satan's first instict whenever he gets angry is to isolate himself, if possible even lock himself up in his room for days on end and how his brothers don't seem to pay it much attention (Levi once said that they already had a shut-in, they don't need another one). And how he doesn't even necessarily need to give into his wrath, how simply getting worked up over something someone else said is enough for him to isolate himself

also thinking about the whole idea of 'you become the person that would have saved you when you were younger' and how Satan in the og game is literally so full of love and very kind, patient and compassionate when given the chance to fully be himself

[speakofcompersion]

TAEMIN - 'Eternal' Track List ♥︎

[yadntve]

el woo woos

[iamnmbr3]

it is a truth universally acknowledged that if you see a fic with a main pairing that makes you go "huh?? what could possibly make someone think of writing that??" you will either click out of it in under a minute still scratching your head and going "well. more power to them. i still don't get it" OR it will be one of the best things you have ever read and permanently rewire your brain. there is no middle ground.

[nmoroder]

drops a handful of keter + hokma and leaves

[plposting]

It’s actually really fucking funny that hourly eternal diva isn’t posting in the main tags bc imagine you just joined the fandom and are looking through the tags and everyone is just fandom posting about a wall with no context

[sobeautifullyobsessed]

'It's Not the Years, Honey - It's the Mileage'

a Whumped Doctor Strange one-shot

Inspired by a couple of pre Multiverse of Madness articles comparing Stephen Strange to Indiana Jones😉😁

genre: whump, hurt/comfort, light humor

rating: general audience

characters: Stephen Strange, Tess O'Neill (Healer of Kamar-Taj, OFC); established relationship; Cloak of Levitation

word count: 1.9k

It was supposed to have been date night, but Stephen was overdue. Three hours overdue. Again. Tess had taken these things in stride, right from the start. After all, you can’t be lucky enough to be the significant other of the Sorcerer Supreme without being incredibly patient, understanding, and flexible. Besides which, he was always so adorable when he finally found his way home, sincere in his apologies, and more often than not, presenting her with a fresh bouquet, which he managed to conjure even before he uttered a single word. Tonight’s transgression was bound to be a two dozen roses mea culpa--and she just knew he’d make them her favorite: pale pink American Beauties.

Not that he ever needed to. His company was dear enough recompense for any time he kept her waiting. Except for the worrying, of course, but Tess had quickly adjusted to that, and so far she hadn’t made any complaint, no matter how late her Stephen managed to show up. She’d rather spend their precious time on more pleasant pursuits--and on showing him however she could, how happy he made her simply by being...him. 

And so, Tess had adjusted down their plans. First, from dinner out and a movie, to take-out and the latest blu-ray release. And then from that, to something she could whip up, quick and easy, in the Sanctum’s smaller kitchen. Stephen was bound to be hungry when he arrived, and she had a hearty pot of stew simmering on the stove and a batch of honey cornbread ready to pop into the oven while he cleaned up. 

Tess had just given the stew another stir, when she felt a tapping on her shoulder. She turned to find Cloak looking battle singed and...well...harried. How this being without a face could express such a wide range of emotions was a continual wonder to her--but right now her immediate reaction was to ask if Stephen was alright. 

Cloak’s collar shook a clear ‘no’, and then it tugged at her arm, to get her moving. She turned off the stove and moved the stewpot to another burner, and followed Cloak down the grand staircase. And there sat Stephen on the third step, head bowed and shoulders hunched, his bloodstained tunic rent in several places. Tess’s heart leapt to her throat, though she tried to remain calm, realizing that he needed her as a Healer tonight, far more than as the woman who loved him. 

She dropped to one knee in front of him, noting that the shelf of his jaw bore a dark bruise, and that he had a nasty cut across the bridge of his nose, a black eye and a split lip. “Hey,” she said softly, reaching her sure hands towards him, studying his wounds with practiced eyes, evaluating which she should address first. Thankfully, the blood on his clothing was dried, so that Tess concluded he wasn’t actively bleeding. “What happened,” she asked quietly, concerned to see him breathe shallowly, as breathing any deeper appeared to make him wince. 

“You don’t wanna know,” he muttered, as she placed both of her palms on his chest and closed her eyes, searching for any internal damage. 

“Ow...ow...ow...owwwwwwww,” he grumbled, “Is this really necessary?” 

Cloak was flitting back and forth, giving the closest approximation of pacing as possible. “It certainly is, as well you know...Doctor.” To that he only grunted, then followed with a heavy groan when she palpated his lower ribs and abdomen. “Stephen,” she informed him patiently, “You’ve got at least three cracked ribs...” 

“I know,” he replied curtly, “Don’t you think I know that?”

Tess tried to placate him. “Of course you do--but there’s no need to be pissy about it. It’ll just take a simple healing spell to start them knitting properly together.” 

“I...know,” he repeated through gritted teeth, attempting to stand. Cloak had to swoop in to keep him from landing hard on his bottom. 

Tess rose and wiped her hands on her denim capris. “Cloak, can you get him up to the infirmary, so I can take care of him properly?” 

Cloak nodded, but Stephen had other ideas. “No infirmary--just get me to my room...” 

Honestly, doctors really do make the worst patients, she thought, although she held her tongue, telling Stephen instead, “Nope. It’s the infirmary for you.” He huffed, but didn’t speak up. “And that’s Healer’s orders, Stephen. I outrank you in this, at least for the moment...” 

“Yeah, yeah,” he grumbled dismissively. He handed her his sling ring, “We can portal there--it’ll be quicker and a less bumpy trip than relying on...” He wagged his head in Cloak’s direction. 

Tess had to suppress a chuckle, as Cloak’s reaction to that perceived insult was to turn its back to Stephen. “Alright,” she sighed, slipping his ring on and bringing the golden circle to life. She returned to his side and offered him a hand to help him stand up. “Just lean on me, and we’ll be there in a jiffy.” 

She could feel his aversion to appearing so needy, even as he braced himself with an arm across her shoulders, but knew well that it wasn’t on her account. Stephen generally disliked showing weakness to anyone, although as their relationship had blossomed, his trust in her had been enough for him to reveal much of what he hid from the world behind sarcasm and bravado. Tess had always taken such precious trust as both a privilege and an honor. Stiff lipped against his pain and leaning on her heavily, they hobbled through the portal and Tess led him to sit on the nearest bed. 

The infirmary was empty but for them, and she took a moment to close the portal, and then rushed to gather her supplies. Disinfectant and a basin of warm water, along with a washcloth and the softest, fluffiest towel she could conjure, for after she got him cleaned up. And bandages. Lots and lots of bandages. Tess returned to Stephen’s side to find him struggling to remove his tunic. She set down her things, telling him, “Here...let me...” 

“I’ve...got...this.” he grunted, though it was clearly hurting him to raise his arms above his head. 

“No. No you don’t,” she corrected him gently, “Please--just let me do my job, Stephen.” 

“Alright...alright...” He did his best to relax as she worked the garment over his head and off. Tess gasped at the network of contusions across his shoulders and upper chest. “Dammit, Tess...that hurts!” 

“I know, darling. I know.” To her relief, most of his bruises appeared superficial. “Let’s start by getting you cleaned up, okay.” Stephen nooded, and closed his eyes as she washed the cut on his nose, and several shallow scratches on his cheeks and chin, finally seeing to the split on his lower lip. 

Next, she addressed the wounds on his back, circling behind him and perching on the edge of the bed. She was relieved again to find that they were rather shallow as well, and made quick work of cleansing them. Tess chose that moment to speak to him as his woman, rather than as a Healer. “You know--you’re extremely fit for a man your age, darling. But it wouldn’t hurt to be a little more careful out there.”

“It’s not the years, honey...” he snorted, “...it’s the mileage...” Stephen had stiffened despite her gentle approach, but when she applied the disinfectant, he hissed out a string of very un-Stephen-like curses. 

“Don’t be such a baby,” she muttered, her patience beginning to strain.

“I’m not,” he responded petulantly. 

Coulda fooled me, she thought, but bit back that retort. A few minutes more and she had his wounds properly bandaged. Tess set aside the basin and the towel, telling him, “Now let’s see about those ribs. Do you think you can lay back? It’ll be easier that way.” 

“Of course I can,” he barked, “I’m not an invalid, you know.” 

No, you’re just the crankiest Master of the Mystic Arts that I've ever encountered. Bravest and most selfless too, so I suppose I can forgive your churlishness.

He winced when she placed her hands on his shoulders, helping to ease him onto his back. Closing her eyes again, she skimmed her hands above the skin covering his damaged ribs, whispering the charm needed to bolster his body’s natural healing ability. Satisfied that she had succeeded once she could feel the spell take root, Tess pulled her hands away and opened her eyes. Stephen’s were closed, and his face had gone slack with a look of relief. Good enough, she concluded, hoping he would sleep a long while to aid in healing. 

Still, she thought she could do a little something to speed the reduction in the nastiest of his contusions--and it would be best to try while he was asleep. She reached tentative fingers to Stephen’s right shoulder. His eyes flew open with a start, “Owwwwww...that’s still tender, you know!” 

“I’m just trying to help...” 

“Well...I don’t need a nurse anymore,” he groused, “I just want to sleep.” 

“If you let me see to these now, you’ll feel much better in the morning...” Tess trailed her fingertips along his jaw, channeling her own energy into relieving his pain. “Any better?”

"A little,” he pouted, “But it hurts...almost everywhere...”

There seemed to be no pleasing him this way--but still, it was her nature to try. Exasperated, she blurted out, “Well, dammit, Stephen--where doesn’t it hurt?” 

Looking defiant, he showed her his elbow, “Here.” Tess laid the softest kiss she could upon it. 

“And...and here,” he added, pointing to his forehead, his whole demeanor softening in response to her tenderness. Cautiously, Tess leaned in and planted a loving kiss there. Momentum had turned in her favor. 

Stephen pointed to his un-blackened eye, “Um...here?”

Tess smiled softly, watching his eyes flutter shut, and then brushed her lips as lightly as she could upon his eyelid. There was a moment as her face hovered over his, and the look when he opened his eyes made her heart start to melt--for within their mercurial depths, she saw both gratitude and an apology for his childish behavior. Stephen tapped his lips and murmured, “Here.” 

She wondered if he felt her indulgent smile as their lips finally met, but before too long their kiss had gone from chaste to something deeper and more enduring, as he relaxed completely under her loving ministration. When she finally pulled away, Tess found that her kiss had worked a magic of its own, and her beloved Stephen was out like a light. 

Tess arose and draped the sheet across him lightly, then levitated the next bed over and landed it flush against his. Her hunch was that he’d sleep through the night, but she wanted to be close by if he should need her. 

Come morning, she awoke to find him gone--can’t keep a good Sorcerer down for long, she mused--but in his place, he’d left three dozen pale pink American Beauties, and a small piece of handwritten parchment. It was brief but to the point:  

Thank you, honey. For everything. Love - your Stephen xx

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[ohmuqueen]

Can we talk about the contrast between the two rooms in the background? The lighting alone is such a striking image- on the left it’s like a seedy basement, on the right beautiful sunlight streams in.

Even the sides they’re on - left handedness has been associated with the Devil, and being on someone’s right hand has long denoted trust and being of high status. Also the opposite of right is wrong.

[plaquerat]

copia sketches to get more comfortable with the style again

[poppingmary]

Louise Brooks 1928

[museblr-song-tournament]

ROUND 2

Exogenesis: The Resistance 9th-11th tracks and closer

Eternally Missed: Hysteria B-Side

[lleccmte]

WOO DOHWAN ? não! é apenas ARTHUR DUNCAN LECOMTE, ele é filho de ARES do chalé 5, e tem VINTE E SETE ANOS. a tv hefesto informa no guia de programação que ele está no NÍVEL III por estar no acampamento há DOZE ANOS sabia? e se lá estiver certo, ARTH é bastante CATIVANTE mas também dizem que ele é INESCRUPULOSO. mas você sabe como hefesto é, sempre inventando fake news pra atrair audiência.

cnns.

ABOUT. shirts off, and your friends lift you up over their heads. beer sticking to the floor. cheers chanted, cause they said : ' there is no chance, trying to be the greatest in the league. '

Camile Jeon era uma jovem de família pobre que tinha sonhos de grandeza muito além do que os conservadores de sua pequena cidade diziam que poderia alcançar. Via na televisão, as lindas meninas dançando no gelo e queria ser como elas ; mas era diferente - muito diferente. Filha de um caso do pai, professor do ensino fundamental, com uma mente brilhante e um diploma renomado que não lhe conseguiu muito na vida, com a deusa Atena. 

Sempre soube de sua herança divina, o pai solteiro - muito criticado pelas mesmas bocas que diziam que ela não seria nada na vida - , foi honesto consigo sobre a linhagem especial de qual vinha desde que era criança , em partes porque não sabia como lidar sozinho com a excentricidade da filha. Como sempre tinha feito, Camile tomou conta dos dois, e fez as melhores escolhas para que eles pudessem prosperar - sempre com um plano, sempre estrategista. Aos quinze, era uma das campistas mais celebradas do acampamento, missões bem sucedidas e bênção divina para dizer que foi valente e importante para os deuses. 

Porém, aos dezessete, sabia que seu tempo ali tinha acabado - trabalhou incessantemente para se manter acima d'água, podendo tomar conta do pai, e conseguir treinar patinação. Estava além da idade e sabia disto, mas como sempre ; havia um plano para sua vida, e mesmo que fosse cortando caminhos, ela alcançaria glória. 

Pois dito e feito, aos dezoito anos foi convidada por uma treinadora francesa para se juntar ao seu time, e embora tenha - por um instante, que fosse - hesitado em aceitar, sabendo que o pai tinha dificuldade em se virar sem ela ; o plano era o plano. Desta forma, foi para França e começou a se preparar para as Olimpíadas. Contudo, seu caminho, não foi sem adversidade e reconstrução. Primeiro, a morte do progenitor que a deixou sem família, depois uma fratura que a deixou longe da equipe por um ano. Já tinha vinte, já devia ter alcançado sucesso naquela altura e tudo que parecia acumular desde que deixou o acampamento eram fracassos. Contudo, Camile era esperta e inescrupulosa - qualidades que mais tarde passaria ao filho - , e escreveria seu próprio destino, como bem entendesse.

A sorte mudou completamente quando achou em Alistair Lecomte, sua passagem para o tão sonhado êxito. Alistair era um jogador de hockey, que foi forçado a se aposentar cedo por conta de um ligamento rompido, mas não estava fora de forma e mantinha paixão pelo gelo. A filha de Atena encontrou um técnico para os dois, que os transformou em uma dupla formidável, porém era mais que isto. Além de patinar juntos, os dois mantinham um romance público que gerou inveja em todos na França e ao redor do globo, e fez com que torcessem ainda mais para os patinadores, que eventualmente ganharam medalhas e mais medalhas, troféus e mais troféus, fama e mais fama. Juntos, eram imbatíveis - porém, apesar do que acreditavam os tablóides, Camile e Alistair eram apenas melhores amigos, que fingiam estar apaixonados para esconder a verdadeira orientação de Ali da família afluente. 

Depois de se aposentar no topo de suas carreiras, os dois resolveram se casar . Foi o evento do século, casaram-se uma vez em Las Vegas para manter o pretenso de paixão, depois tiveram cerimônias na França e nos Estados Unidos, a mulher decidida a mostrar para todos que duvidaram de si, exatamente o quão longe tinha chegado. 

Na vida particular, Alistair mantinha o homem que amava em segredo e Camile tinha seus casos sem importância - apesar de serem apenas amigos, Alistair era sua pessoa, sua alma gêmea e tudo que precisava. Ela não contava, no entanto, que o deus da guerra fosse tomar interesse por ela, em uma noite de verão, em um cabaré exclusivo em Viena. 

Nove meses depois, uma criança nasceu desse encontro - com uma colher de ouro na boca, e amado tanto por Camile quanto por Alistair, que já tinha dado seu nome a esposa e fez o mesmo com o filho. Afinal, assim via o pequeno Arthur, como o filho que sempre quis ter. 

Camile fez com Arth, o mesmo que o pai tinha feito consigo - foi honesta sobre quem realmente era. Sobre a existência dos deuses, as guerras que este mundo já tinha enfrentado, e a possibilidade de que iria enfrentar muitas outras, fazendo com que ele tivesse de se proteger quando ela e Alistair não fossem o suficiente para mantê-lo seguro. 

Desta forma, como tinha sido com a mãe, Arthur foi para o acampamento meio sangue aos treze, descobrindo então seu poder que antes se manifestava principalmente quando estava no colégio, envolvido em algum esporte, ou se metendo em alguma briga. Odicinese, era como chamavam, comum aos filhos de Ares - podia manipular os sentimentos mais latentes que vinham da guerra , entre eles, a raiva - sua especialidade. No começo, se sentiu perdido sobre como usar aquilo a seu favor, demorando para sair do nível I em seu treinamento - mas como a mãe, era esperto e inescrupuloso, e depois de certo tempo descobriu que encontrava prazer em ver as pessoas lutando contra aqueles que diziam amar, respeitar e venerar.

Por pouco, antes de ter controle sobre o poder, não destruiu o casamento dos pais. Os dois entrando em combates, às vezes até mesmo violentos, levados à loucura por uma força que não podiam nomear . Apesar de amá-lo, a mãe o ressentiu então, por quase tirar de si , a única pessoa mais preciosa que ele - o melhor amigo que lhe trouxe glória. 

Foi no futebol americano que encontrou uma escapatória de sua própria fúria. Aos vinte e dois, já tinha sido contratado pelos 49ers, e jogado um super bowl. Todos faziam festa quando ele estava em campo, estrategista como era, sempre se destacava nas partidas e mais que tudo, quando pegava na bola, os adversários salivavam com competitividade ; era como se estivessem em um campo de batalha e ele gostava assim. 

Apesar de passar as off seasons no acampamento, ou com o pai e seu namorado, Nick , a quem ele e sua mãe adoram, dando apoio para que um dia Alistair venha a público com a verdade, estava no meio de uma temporada de treinamento quando recebeu o chamado de Dionísio. Tentou convencer a mãe a vir consigo, mas sabia que ela jamais iria abandonar o pai, portanto foi com uma despedida, em sua opinião, excessivamente melosa, que se despediu da família, e da vida que sem saber , estava deixando para trás, os 49ers encerrando seu contrato depois de dois meses fora, causando cólera nos fãs - afinal, ele era o melhor na liga. 

MORE.

PODERES: Odicinese, a habilidade de manipular sentimentos e emoções da guerra, como ódio, raiva e medo. Arthur, em especial, se destaca manipulando a raiva, transformando-a em sua maioria em grande competitividade. 

HABILIDADES: sentidos aguçados e força sobre-humana. 

ARMA: ' basileus ' , rei em latim - uma adaga de ferro estígio que ganhou do próprio pai depois de uma missão bem sucedida onde salvou a vida de um irmão. a arma é intrincada com desenhos de batalha em prata, e afiada como é, corta pela pele de qualquer monstro e também qualquer coração, ele imagina - embora nunca tenha a testado em um humano. no dia a dia, ela se parece com um anel que fica no dedo indicador e tem o formato de uma caveira. 

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 membro da equipe azul do clube da luta, instrutor de combate corpo a corpo e patrulheiro. 

[pinkrose05]

I think we as a society should talk a lot more about Ren's implicit phoenix symbolism. Just a thought.

[plposting]

Why yes of course