#THEY MAKE SENSE IN MY HEAD

[horridcassette]

David's dance practice tapes, 1983

[puppyeared]

learned something about myself lately

[lynsstrange]

i think one of the things the pjo show has understood the best so far is specifically the isolation and insecurities that come with being neurodivergent, and how it reflects onto percy. the book touches on it a lot, but i think rick really wanted to push percy's own internal struggles more obviously to the forefront for the show.

Percy references again and again how inattentive and zoned out he is constantly, and how he blames himself for being stuck in his own world. He feels crazy and misjudged by everyone around him just for having what everyone else presumes is a very active imagination, hyperactivity, and a brain that works differently. and when people do acknowledge his differences, even attempting to spin them positively to him, like Sally and "Mr. Brunner," it only makes him feel worse, because again the only thing they can tell him is that he's "special," inherently other, something he's come to associate with being an embarrassing and shameful thing, with Nancy calling him "special" as an insult. I've seen "special" thrown at nd kids as an insult by their peers over and over again since I was little. So Percy can't help but believe it's a negative thing, no matter what the adults that do support him in his life try to tell him, because it's been internalized that he's just different in a way that's bad and inferior, and that that there's a reason he's lonely and troubled and delinquent. Even if it was a positive thing, like Sally and "Mr. Brunner" insist to him, he feels inherently isolated and confused and wrong in the mortal world for being different, and like there's nothing that can change that or make him normal.

We see Percy break down in front of Sally after being expelled about how he's terrified something's irrevocably wrong inside him now. And his immediate reaction of rage and confusion when the only thing she can tell him, once again, is that he's special. And I think that is really going to resonate with a generation of nd people who've experienced these types of scenarios.

[teddylou]

so. roommate’s cat likes being on top of the fridge. and usually he goes floor>counter>fridge, but sometimes he will attempt the floor>fridge shortcut. but he misses and this happens

there’s a cork board that somehow supports his weight until one of us scoops him (or he falls)

[wishingformoredogs]

Tired of “oh Percy would be a marine biologist” “oh Percy would be a teacher” that man is a stay at home dad. And I mean that.

[nothatsmi]

The impossible duo (the simpletons)

THIS SHIT is the only thing that makes me happy these days. Only volleyball players on my mind. all day long. how do you expect me to work in these conditions...

I sure hope I can draw more of these fellas, there are so many characters that I like (my favorite is Nishinoya, he's definitely the one I'll draw next).

Anyway here's some kagehina, I totally ship it.

[averageludwig]

Its my birthday.... so I get to draw demoman as meiko..... !!!!

[shirleyschmidts]

[wasahothouseflower]

the lucky one (taylor’s version) // clara bow

[tagerrkix]

WHERE IS HE D:

(sorry for deleting and posting this again 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ one tiny insignificant thing was bothering me and when I edited it it wouldn't show on reblogs and that kinda made me go 😠😠😠)

[geniejimins]

not really sure how to articulate this but one of the most heartbreaking but most hopeful things about the sunshine court was the implication of how badly jean wants and always wanted to love. heartbreaking because he wanted to love kevin so badly but kevin left. he would have loved nathaniel but he was his “broken promise,” taken away from him before he ever could. and so hopeful because he ends up in a place with people who aren’t leaving and are so willing to finally finally love him back. so interesting to put a character who clearly wants to love in a place (the nest) where they’re quite literally not allowed to. i loved this story so much.

[merilles]

La Belle Dame Sans Merci~💍✨

[lucilleslore]

- obsessed with the concept of reader having coryo wrapped around her finger. he’d never admit it of course but he was aware of the downright visceral reaction he had when you’d look up at him with those big doe eyes, lips pouty as you’d twirl a lock of your hair round and round your finger. so it can’t be his fault that he zones out, glazed eyes seeming to focus on your mouth but not actually taking in a word you’re saying. if he’d simply paid attention he’d see the deviant spark in your eyes, your clenched posture. you ramble on about your own agenda, you go on prettily with the lilt of false self consciousness about your ideas for the capitol, better ways for things to be run. he steps into your space, blue eyes intense and hungry - impatient - so of course you have to make your move. ‘what do you think, coryo? is it a good idea?’

he could be agreeing to anything - cancelling the games, giving the districts more freedom - and he’d have no idea. he’d backed you up against the wall now, narrow hips slotting against your own. ‘whatever you want, my love,’ he’d murmur, already kissing at the edge of your jaw. if only he could see the power hungry smirk your throwing over his shoulder, the cogs of your brain already turning towards your next move.

[sleep-escapes-me]

i don't know if this'll make sense but there’s something so poignant about Bell Hells being guests in every space they occupy and having really nowhere to truly retreat to is what I think is going to metaphorically kill them in the end. I mean, dealing with the immense loss of their friend and all they have to go back to is a war encampment with beds offered to them that anyone else could occupy really drives it in

M9 had 1 physical home and 1 mobile home they were able to bunker down in for needed rest and recuperation. plus a couple cities that became complete safe havens for them. Vox Machina had an entire keep gifted to them and then when that got destroyed they upgraded to entire city of Whitestone as their main hub. Not to mention they were allowed an entire year they could live freely for themselves after the terrible heinous shit went down before the more terrible heinous shit started up. there was something so important to these two groups about having a home together that allowed them time to grow together

The hells are a bunch of wayward souls who were all eager to leave their initial homes behind for one reason or another but forgot to find a home together along the way so all they have left to fall back on is “the mission”. something something their growing strength and knowledge of the world only alienates them to it more if they aren't allowed a place to rest and process

[flamingpudding]

Damain: Drake.

Tim: Demon Brat.

Damian: ...

Tim: ...

Damian: I require access to your power points.

Tim: Oh?

Damian: There appears to have been a slight oversight in regards to Daniel.

Tim: An oversight? About Danny?

Damian: yes.

Tim: ...

Damian: ...

Tim: Which one do you need?

Damian: Hero 101.

Meanwhile in Dukes room.

Duke: Danny why are you hiding under my bed?

Danny: I am not hiding.

Duke: ...

Danny: fine! I am hiding from Dami.

Duke: Why?

Danny: He said I need to have a talk with him when he learned that I go by Danny Phantom in the field and even go out without a mask.

Duke: So, it's not a stabbing threat?

Danny: He called me dearest little brother when he said that.

Duke: ...

Danny: ...

Duke: Dick or Cass?

Danny: Can you ask Jason if I can camp out in one of his safe houses?

Duke: Sure.

Damian: Daniel, I know you are in Thomas's room.

Danny: Hiek!!!

[anemonet]

this bad boy can fit so much sick symbolisms