#Navigating the Future

[parasolladyansy]

Depot Agent Cinnamoroll (original concept by @thatonesubwaypenguin) ☁️

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GUYS. I love Cinnamoroll >u< I have like all the Cinnamoroll things. 🩵 So when I saw thatonesubwaypenguin’s post with his conductor plush, I had to fanart it! & give him a tiny Depot Agent team! ^0^/

I love the idea that he just shows up one day & not one person questions how / why this little talking not-Pokémon is flying around Gear Station XD He spends most of his time making deliveries for Gear Station’s cafe “Gear Grind Coffee” for passengers, coworkers, & of course, his Bosses! He knows everyone’s orders by heart, because he’s a sweet as he is light on his feet~

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Cinnamoroll’s Tiny Team ☁️

Coffee (Minccino) - his first friend in this funny new world! ☕️

Cream (Cottonee) - she was being whipped around on the breeze when she bumped into him mid-flight ☁️🌱

Biscotti (Dunsparce) - every Depot Agent has at least one digger on their team (eg. Ground / Rock / Steel), so he befriended this little drill snake. If he evolves, he’d be a 3 segment!

(I stayed in the BW2 Unova ‘dex, but if he gets to meet new friends from elsewhere, he’d also have a Fidough, Alcremie, &/or Togetic)

[inkskinned]

it mattered because when my brother asked me what if this is the happiest you'll ever be? the best you'll ever get? the thing i felt was fear, not peace. everybody thought you were so perfect for me. even i thought you were "helping me grow". i had to challenge every internal clock. make myself more thoughtful, more kind, more beautiful.

i told my therapist it was good because i like the changes i made and there's something so strong about saying i did that. the problem is that i can like the difference all i want, but i changed for you. something akin to getting your name tattooed, all my progress is stamped with fuck you.

it was the happiest i'd ever been and also the best i'd ever gotten. i would still get in the car and think what the fuck just happened.

[stardynamite]

I love the Cass apocalyptic series so much y’all it’s crazy

Anyway, I havent really gotten the chance to do rottmnt fanart UNTILL NOW

BOOM

I know that if Casey does a reveal it wouldn’t be like that but I just wanna see what @somerandomdudelmao has in store for us lmao

Also, look at Leo’s flappy shirt arm, just tie it up bro 😭/lh

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[mayysileedonner]

MIRAY DANER HUDUTSUZ SEVDA | 51. BÖLÜM

[r0semultiverse]

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[aroaceleovaldez]

in your most recent tyson post, you said something about leo being distinctly autistic-coded and I was wondering if you could elaborate on that? it sounds really interesting (sorry if you've already posted something on this, I couldn't find anything though)

Of course! I do have a specific tag for talking about Leo's autistic-coding/traits - [here], and [one for Nico as well].

The main aspects with Leo being autistic-coded actually have a lot to do with Nico being autistic-coded, because it's the comparisons between the two that most clearly indicate Leo is autistic-coded rather than it just being his ADHD or etc.

So with Nico being autistic-coded, it's very clear in the Titan's Curse that he's intended to be autistic. First, the first series has a repeating pattern of secondary characters being very distinctly neurodivergent-coded in different ways (Annabeth's adhd/dyslexia, Tyson's down syndrome-coding, Nico's autism-coding). With Nico's introduction, he's pretty stereotypically autistic and we're given a lot of descriptors about him that are notably not attributed to him being ADHD, like it would be for other demigod characters. He doesn't register social cues such as people getting annoyed at him, he's asking/making inappropriate or impolite questions/comments, he gets particularly upset about change (such as Bianca joining the Hunt) and generally gets emotional, and one of his most notable traits he's introduced with is the fact that he has a special interest (MythoMagic) - and we're shown that this special interest particularly colors how Nico navigates the world. While ADHD has hyperfixations, we don't really get much acknowledgement of hyperfixations with demigods usually - Annabeth gets a little, but most others don't and it's not nearly as focused-in on as Nico's is.

Then as the series continues we see these traits stick with him and him start to show or voice more traits that similarly indicate he's autistic: He regularly mentions how he doesn't understand living people and prefers the company of the dead (social issues). He has more notable stims than other demigods (twisting his ring, fiddling with bones, etc). He's indicated to have strong sensory preferences (usually wearing mostly black/aversion to bright colors, usually wearing layers/his coat, multiple times he's described as wearing loose/baggy clothing or clothes too big for him). He has specific comfort items (his ring, likely his jacket(s) as well). We later get even more information about his special interests (Mythomagic/mythology/history and an older interest in pirates - the latter he specifically notes likely heavily influenced his feelings towards Percy). He struggles with emotions and facial expressions and tone. He struggles particularly with ostracism and feeling like he doesn't fit in and has something distinctly different about him from the people around him (who notably, all have ADHD, which indicates it isn't the ADHD that's making him feel that way), and other characters regularly describe him as being off-putting because of his strange behaviors - again, different from specific ADHD traits they recognize. And that last point is kind of notable because we have Hazel and Bianca for comparison - we know people are off-put by both Nico and Hazel because of being children of Hades/Pluto and their powers/aura, but other characters get past that general feeling of discomfort way faster with Hazel. And even after characters get past the death stuff with Nico, there's a second thing that they aren't moving past that isn't a factor with Hazel (Nico's autism).

So that brings us to Leo - Leo is paralleled to Nico a lot. And there's some very specific traits about him that we know are autistic-coding because of how they're used with Nico: He similarly struggles with social cues/etc, and in a very similar parallel to Nico describes how he prefers the company of machines to people because machines make more sense to him. He has similar types of clothing/sensory preferences (again some stuff with layers but also - pockets! He likes having pockets and things to put stuff in! He's even introduced as having a jacket with lots of pockets), and he has a distinct special interest (machinery) that we specifically know heavily influences how he views and navigates the world (constantly comparing things to machinery, describing things with machinery metaphors/terminology, etc etc). He even describes his entire general worldview to Hazel and it's a machine metaphor. He also similarly struggles with ostracization like Nico does, the only difference being that Leo specifically puts on a persona to compensate for areas he knows he's lacking in and very explicitly describes it as a means to make people like him, because without it he normally struggles to fit in (He's masking!). We also see notes of characters describing that similar discomfort with Leo's behaviors that they do with Nico, except without the aura of death this time. And when we're in Leo's POVs we see a very stark difference between his masking and his actual personality/behaviors such as his internal dialogues or how he behaves when he's alone. Also, like Nico, he stims more than other demigods, though for Leo it's more attributed to his ADHD. Leo also, more often than most, similarly struggles with tone and reading the room, such as making misplaced jokes/comments or etc.

But yeah! It's really interesting. Also it's just a fun thing that ADHD/dyslexia and autism have comorbidity, so it makes sense that we see demigods who are also autistic. It's also really fun to look at how other characters are coded in the series, what coding looks like in the riordanverse specifically (usually it's tied into the mythological stuff - like Chiron being in a wheelchair but he's actually a centaur, Grover being introduced as having a muscular disease but he's actually a satyr, demigods having adhd/dyslexia, Tyson being coded as having down syndrome but he's a cyclops, etc etc - it's a lot of specific metaphor stuff that I've talked about a bit before), and to look at how characters are compared to one another.

[barnowlblogworm]

Fitz: Bookin’ a trip?

Jemma: For two.

Fitz: That’s a romantic gesture. How very—not—you. To be romantic.

Jemma: Wha- well that’s ridiculous!

Fitz: We both know I’m the romantic one.

*talks abt everything happening w bad guys*

Jemma: We’ve had enough tragedy. A little fun wouldnt kill us. *pauses* ….. You think I’m not romantic?

Fitz: *looks at her*

Jemma: I’m gonna do something with you on that island that will take. Your. Breath away. 😏😌

Fitz: *very genuine confusion* What is.. are you? *stutters in shock* Are you?— Are you? What?😳

Jemma: *nods and smiles obliviously* Snorkeling!😃😄

Fitz: *gives a look of exasperation and disbelief while nodding as she rants about ✨fish✨*

S3e21

[anetherealpoetess]

Three quotes that remind me of Halbrand x Galadriel The Becoming of Noah Shaw; Michelle Hodkin // This Raging Sea; De Elizabeth // Lord of the Butterflies; Andrea Gibson //

[r0sy-maple-m0th]

eah au character qna ;]

im gonna finalize the designs for the deans, poppet, dolly, and the raven cuz im bored ;p

BUT i had another idea for the raven, and its one that i cant share for 3 weeks i think? idk but youll see what i mean then!👀 but that means its a project i cant post abt yet, so im gonna do the character qna first ;>>

basically how its gonna work is that most of the questions being answered are gonna be inspired by things off pinterest i think would be interesting or funny to share every question will be answered by the character themself alongside a doodle of them ;>

and ofc if youd like to submit a question of your own then please feel free to do so! i love the community interactions in this fandom ;D all i ask is that you leave them in my inbox + include the character(s) you want to answer your question

no rules on what the questions can be (within reason), so go crazy and have fun with it!

[inseparabiles]

also I've been reading History™ and this one website long forgotten now lives rent-free in my brain apparently because it went over Caracalla's name like "so-called after a type of tunic he tried to make fashionable"

and I can't. I can't stop thinking about that phrasing because it's so like

[mensahbots]

i like that we see hints of a sort of intuitive rapport in this scene between mensah and pin-lee! that little forearm touch especially made me go 👀👀

[livinglifeagainblog]

Daily Devotional

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel weighed down by anxiety and burdens. The call to cast our worries onto God is not just a suggestion; it is an invitation to experience the peace that comes from trusting Him. This passage reminds us that God cares deeply for us. He does not simply tolerate our struggles; He actively desires to help us carry them

This moment of surrender is vital for our faith journey. When we hand over our anxieties to God, we acknowledge that we are not in control, and that's okay. Our faith is strengthened when we recognize that God is greater than our problems. Just as ancient believers relied on God's provision and care, we too can trust in His promises.

Consider the historical context: Peter was writing to a community facing persecution and hardship. He urged them to remain steadfast, emphasizing that no worry is too trivial for God's attention. This encouragement rings true for us today. We may not face persecution in the same way, but our daily lives are filled with pressures that can overwhelm us.

As you navigate your day, take a moment to identify what weighs heavily on your heart. Is it a job loss, a strained relationship, or uncertainty about the future? Bring those concerns to God in prayer, and release them into His capable hands.

Reflect on this:

What worries can you surrender to God today?

How can focusing on His care for you transform your approach to anxiety?

Embrace the peace that comes from faith, and let go of what you cannot control

[dizupthegirl]

umm are video edits a thing on here ?!?! thought i’d post this from a few weeks ago since it’s too long for tiktok </3

[yeehawpim]

hey y'all! I made a webcomic!

future comics of these lil guys will upload there first, plus there's a more navigable archive.

finished comics will still upload here, but every monday/wednesday/friday noon pacific time there will be new pages going up there.

first page of a new comic is already up and another tomorrow!

[wardensantoineandevka]

look, I simply don't have the patience to entertain argumentations apparently rooted in the idea that everything Solas says about anything is a clear-eyed and fair judgment of what the current state of affairs is, what the implications or consequences of that state of affairs is, how those living in those conditions feel about them, what is the best way to move forward to improve those conditions, and what the consequences of any action he takes in an attempt to correct or fix that state of affairs is going to be.

he's a very interesting character and one that I do find sympathetic, especially after Veilguard, but I find it laughable to take anything he says as even remotely grounded in the reality of Thedas now or that his claims about what is and what will be are authoritative. his tragedy is that he is unable to see outside of his perspective and his desperation to assuage his regrets and guilts over hurting others and the world repeatedly in an attempt to make up for or correct his previous hurtful mistakes, which invariably go wrong, creating a vicious cycle. the thing is that Solas does not want to work with the current reality because he feels guilt and regret over creating it, so he is trying to hit a reset button to restore what he destroyed, believing that such a reset is even possible after the world having already changed so much since, adapted to new material conditions, and is trying to find a way forward and better through it—so, I don't necessarily find it convincing that he understands what the current reality even is and whether this is the best course of action to remedy what harm or pain is happening.

if an argumentation starts from a supposition that Solas has the most clear, sensible, authoritative, and grounded assessment and judgment about what is happening now, what must happen to move forward, and what will happen after he acts, I find it a fundamentally flawed one and thus too tedious to entertain, especially given that the series as a whole is very loud about how everything is being filtered through a flawed perspective

[rewvyu]

I’ve been thinking about all the mini-games and puzzles from past seasons, especially since this season’s maze has stirred up some controversy—mainly because it can trigger motion sickness for some players.

Then I remembered that in version 1.2—Firework Season—we had a Linlang-themed puzzle.

This is a screenshot of the puzzle banner (not the actual puzzle, since I don’t have one saved)

The puzzle worked like this: players were given various shape pieces and had to use them to completely fill a predefined shape on the board.

While I do enjoy some of the jumping puzzles in the base game, I found this puzzle more appealing. It wasn’t too difficult, yet solving it still gave players a sense of accomplishment, in addition to the diamond rewards.

I really hope that we see more well-balanced mini-games and puzzle designs in the future.