Hi Mr. Elias. I'm a writer, albeit an amateur one, and I wanted to ask about a topic because I'm seeking help with writing a story about a character who kills for a living. Are there any available sources/articles/books you could reccoment that would help me better understand the psychology behind someone who murders for profit? Things such as, how would commiting such acts negatively affect how they interact with people/function in their day-to-day life? I know this is most likely a surface-level obvious answer but I thought I'd still give asking about it a shot. I'm sure there are plenty sources I myself could find, but you're so knowledgeable about things such as violence and psychology that I felt it'd be best to consult someone who could point me in the right direction. Excuse my babbling, and thank you if you answer my ask :)
gonna be honest assassins are just not something ive read up on whatsoever. i know the word comes from the persian hashashin, but if i talked about it id be basing all my knowledge on what little reading i did in my assassin's creed phase lol
how continually killing other people might affect someone in the long term - no fucking clue, but i'd personally start out reading up on desensitization, dehumanization, and depending on what kinda vibe you're going for with your story, maybe something on perpetrator trauma, as well as the psychology of authority á la the milgram experiment. really when it comes to stuff like this, ive found every aspect of it is a rabbit hole that keeps going deeper and deeper the more you start digging
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my 2022 fics
1. for Febuwhump:
Lights Out [Olli/Aleksi, Yoga accident]
Better Luck Next Life [Joel/Aleksi, Vampire, MCD]
I will stay awake [Joel/Aleksi/Joonas, Nightmares and comfort]
I thought I was bulletproof [Joonas, Vampire, Kidnapping]
The fall is not the end [Joonas & Joel/Niko, Vampire, Rescue]
You think you’re God or just a devil of sorts [Olli/OMC, Sexual assault]
I’ve been going anywhere but home [ATLA AU]
2. inspried by asks/prompts:
Kiss me till I turn into nothing [Olli/Joonas, Unrequited love]
Idiots in Love prompts [multiple pairings]
Don’t matter if you’re bi it will get you anyway [Aleksi & everyone, Coming out]
Never thought this day would come [Tommi/Joel, Angst and feelings]
Kiss me (better), doctor [Joonas/Aleksi, Fluff and Humour]
Prompt Adventures [multiple pairings]
Prompt Adventures 2 [multiple pairings]
Life couldn’t get much sweeter [Olli/Joonas, Fluff, Proposal]
Perspective Flip [multiple pairings]
3. Series: first aid kit: bandages, support, friends
Should I sink or swim or simply disappear? [Aleksi & everyone, Mental health]
4. Series: Aleksi’s closet full of surprises
Find me on my knees [Joonas/Aleksi, Party hookup, Dresses]
The feeling of your skin locked in my head [Joonas/Aleksi, Aleksi in lingerie]
5. Series: Sun, moon, stars - Soulmate AU [Joel/Aleksi/Joonas]
Paint me the sun, the moon, and the stars [Getting together, Angst and comfort]
It’s crazy how far you’ve come, all you’ve done [Heartfelt talks]
That cake would look good on your face [Birthday shenanigans]
Want to have some fun with me? [Sexual exploring]
Soulmate shorts [Slice of Life]
We will fight to shine together [difficult relationships, Feelings]
(Try to hold you) With my arms around your heart [Joel/Joonas, Feelings and Comfort]
6. Inspired by Dak Side the Mafia AU (Snake_Simulacra)
I��m caught beneath with nothing left to give [Joel/Aleksi, Hurt, Falling in Love]
Take a breath and softly say goodbye [Joel/Aleksi,Torture]
7. Single fics:
Cupid is Stupid (or not?) [Joel/Aleksi, First Date]
Joel starring in the role as internet detective [Joel & Joonas & Aleksi, Humour]
Many say they ain’t never gonna make it [Joel/Olli, Baby Channel]
Temporary Fix [Joel/Aleksi, Smut with feelings]
The four times Aleksi comes out [Aleksi & everyone, Coming out]
Follow the trail of my kisses (and find my heart) [Joel/Joonas, Friends to Lovers]
The pink on your cheeks and your moans are all I want [Olli/Joonas, Genderbent]
When you put your lips and your hands on my heart [Joel/Aleksi, Falling in love]
How to build a sex room [Joel/Aleksi, Niko/Joonas, Designer AU, Wholesome kink discussion]
Left in the darkness here on your own [Joel/Joonas/(Aleksi), Werewolfs]
Erst ein Summen, dann ein Chor, dann ein Schreien in Harmonie [Niko/Joonas, Friends to Lovers]
There is just one thing I need [Joel/Aleksi, Getting Together, Christmas]
Marked all fluffy fics pink, and all angsty and hurt/comfort fics blue, so you find them better.
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So bestie what are your thoughts on ahsoka 👀
okay hi! so my thoughts on the series are still a little all over the place, but they have definitely settled at least a little bit since tuesday night. originally, i was super upset about certain things (see this post), and since i'm dramatic, i was letting the negatives cloud my judgement pretty badly.
however, i rewatched it the next day with brother (who fell asleep the previous night halfway through lol), and i started to make a list of rebels details or references that made me happy (potential gifset idea i'm working on too if i can download the episodes), and i realized that while yes certain things/changes are frustrating, it's amazing to even see these characters in live action leading a show. there are so many good things from live action lothal to huyang to the actual plan in motion to find ezra that i'm definitely giving it a chance. i still need some more time to truly adjust to mary as hera, and i hope rosario is a bit more emotive? (not quite sure how to phrase it) with ahsoka in the future episodes, but i'm definitely super excited for what's the come!! and i'm actually very happy with how natasha has captured the essence of sabine, despite the whole padawan/apprentice thing seemingly being pretty central to her character in the series
plus like i literally can't be mad considering the amount of times they said ezra's name over the two episodes. now i just need to see him in live action for real and i will be content <3
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b*t*s recognition for older, western, beginners (me): (pls ignore if you are experienced army this is for funsies only) (or add more, or corrections, or whatever, i can't tell you what to do lol)
kim namjoon (rm) hyung-line: tall, rapper, perfect english, brainy smart, leader: so often mc-ing and/or wrangling bag of catsmembers, longsuffering, sarcastic and funny, big boy, accidental breaker-of-things
kim seokjin (jin) hyung-line: also tall, singer, princely handsome, fashion plate, actor, oldest but only pulls the card occasionally, from money, suave but also dork, well-traveled since childhood *enlisted in december 2022
min yoongi (suga, agustd) hyung-line: short, rapper, has the producer/songwriter/rapping archetype going for him, mostly in black off-duty, pretty cat man, introvert, deep speaking voice, lil bit of a godfather vibe but tiny cute godfather?, stealth fond and affectionate (yes my bias shhh)
jung hoseok (hobi, j-hope) hyung-line: medium height tier, dancer & rapper, distinctive high cheekbones and sunshine smile, laughs a lot but has that dance practice stern face when he's not joking, often indulgent wine aunt vibes, actual pre-debut street cred like rm and suga *just recently went for enlistment
kim taehyung (v) maknae line: shorter but not short, singer: has a husky breathy register out of several modes, it boy and model, princess mode needs care and attention, poor boy made good, emotional (actually they all cry a lot if you go by videos)
jeon junkook (jk, kookie) maknae line: medium tall, main singer: often a clear r&b flavored tenor, "the one with the tattoos" (right hand and full sleeve most visible) and the calvin klein ad, lip-piercing as well now i believe, strong, extremely hip, excitable, good at everything, the youngest and Baby
park jimin (jimin) maknae line: technically shortest, singer: clear high tenor, trained dancer like *whoa*, flirt, smooth and stylish, pretty as a personality trait, maknae gremlin but with hyung maturity (caretaker), abs, falls off chairs (and only chairs? otherwise immune to gravity)
- these are some busy, busy elite-caliber performers at the very top of the game and i definitely am in awe. like the guys who technically aren't "dancers" in the group are still leagues above many regular official 'lead dancers' in skill - as a whole they are just functioning on another level and it is impressive. i understand army a lot more now
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