#and extremely extroverted and able to thrive in social settings

[gleppy]

dude i like dont wanna be histrionic but i also dont wanna not be histrionic does that make sense

[lapileaf]

Buddy’s MBTI and Enneagram Analysis (I forgot about this 😭 I made it after the final and i forgot about it) special thanks to IzNome for looking this over back in December!

I’ve been working on this analysis for a while, but I wanted to wait until after the final to post it. I’m still using the name Buddy for now, though I really do love “Nox” too! Here’s a breakdown of his personality type:

Buddy:

ESTJ - “The Executive”

Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging

At first glance, Buddy might seem like an introvert, but hear me out—I’ll explain why I think he fits better as an ESTJ.

ESTJs belong to the “Sentinel” group and thrive on order and structure. They prefer making decisions based on what they know, and they’re usually the ones who take charge in a group setting.

I’m going to break down each part of Buddy’s personality based on how I see him throughout CB. (This might develop further or change based on season 2 but this is what I have so far)

Extroverted (E)

Buddy is an omnivert—someone who can swing between extroversion and introversion depending on the situation. This is a concept that doesn’t fit into the traditional categories of MBTI types, but it’s a helpful way to describe people like Buddy who don’t strictly fall into either the “extroverted” or “introverted” box. Omniverts have the flexibility to adapt based on their environment, feeling comfortable being alone when needed, but also able to interact socially when they’re in the right mood or with the right people. ISTJ are very similar to ESTJs but it’s not as common as an ISTJ to be an omnivert.

So, while Buddy may seem like he’s introverted at times (quiet, reserved, closed off), he also has moments where he’s incredibly assertive and outspoken—especially when interacting with characters like Chase or when pursuing his roles in the story’s. There are instances in CB where Buddy engages with characters he doesn’t like, simply because he has too or he wants to. Even when he’s frustrated, he still makes sure to have his voice heard. His need for social interaction often outweighs his desire for solitude.

At times, Buddy can shut down or become withdrawn if he’s unsure how to act in a situation. This kind of response can be a characteristic of introversion—when he feels uncomfortable or doesn’t know what to do, he becomes awkward and quiet. But in moments where he feels confident, or when he’s trying to dominate the situation (like in his exchanges with Chase), Buddy is extremely vocal and assertive. His actions show that, while he can be introverted in some situations, he’s more of an omnivert in practice. He seeks out social interactions but also requires downtime to recharge.

Sensing (S)

Buddy values structure and clarity. From the start of CB, it’s clear that Buddy prefers things to go the way they’re supposed to in the stories. He gets frustrated when things don’t unfold as planned, as he’s focused on completing tasks the “right way.” He’s not the type to stray from the original plan or improvise, and he’s uncomfortable with deviations. For Buddy, consistency and stability are important, and he values the big picture over the small details when problem-solving.

Thinking (T)

Buddy approaches problems logically. When things go wrong, he tends to rationalize the situation, trying to come to terms with it through his logical framework. He tends to downplay emotional reactions in favor of practicality. There are times when Buddy’s emotions do get the best of him (especially with Chase), but generally, he prefers to think through his options before making decisions.

For instance, Buddy didn’t understand why Chase would care about storybook characters (like in Cinderella) because, in Buddy’s mind, they’re just fictional. He also struggles with the idea that Chase would be kind to him without expecting anything in return. This kind of unreciprocated kindness doesn’t align with Buddy’s transactional view of relationships.

Judging (J)

Buddy is all about structure. He’s bothered by any deviations in the story’s chaos, which is evident in how he interacts with Chase throughout CB. The way Buddy insists on doing things the “correct” way and sticking to the plan shows that he’s a “Judging” type. His need for structure and predictability clashes with Chase’s more spontaneous, “Perceiver” mindset, and it often leads to conflict between the two.

Enneagram: 8w7 - “The Nonconformist”

As an 8w7, Buddy is independent, confident (or at least tries to appear to be 😭), and assertive. He seeks to maintain control in all areas of his life, avoiding vulnerability at all costs. This is clear in how Buddy behaves—he doesn’t want to feel weak or exposed, and he tends to assert his dominance to protect himself from that vulnerability.

Buddy’s confidence and smugness can come off as intense at times, but it’s all part of his desire to remain in control and avoid situations that make him feel powerless.

[blightroach]

long post abt sylvia this time :)

sylvia is a little less concrete than quinn in terms of personality for the sole reason of being ur stand-in for the game. the different choices radically change sylvia's secondary personality (things that arent core beliefs and values) but i think they all still complement her main personality, which is "i love my friends and family" and "theres good in everyone, they deserve second chances" and "god damn i wish i had money to spend on treats and gifts for myself and my friends"

what i learned doing my low friendship dialogue choices run is that sylvia... is so much more extreme than everyone else, which is so strange bc everyone else is literally a heightened trope of some kind?? bear with me bc im writing this at ass o clock again and my memory is a plinko machine but the choices in the dialogue are basically opposite sides of the same coin. best example is a dialogue exchange between saffron (i THINK rank 4?? or 5 correct me on this): saffron makes a joke abt the shop probably not surviving a stiff breeze and the choices are "this will be the death of me" or "its a work on progress" and both of them read as "ive been working on this shop since i started" but the difference being "how do i want to express my current state of feeling about it." in my mind, both of these exist at the same time because lets be honest, any long term, effort intensive project WILL have both ups and downs. but the challenge also lies in YOU the player on how you feel abt it + how you feel what the NPC will agree more. notice how sylvia is NOT in the consideration !! bc sylvias already baked into the choices! she hates the shitty shop's current state but damn she can still be proud at how much work she put into it. both can exist at the same time! and both are right :)

essentially all dialogue choices are canon. to me. even the ones where sylvia seems ignorant (corsac spewjay encounter, roxanne thousand pyres) or rude (xid rank 9, muktuk great work reveal) because sometimes... u really are just ignorant and rude. it seems kind of against her core personality but ive made mistakes like that too. u can see how, despite making the "poor" choices, sylvia still ends up reconciling/recognizing her shortcomings and eventually amending her words to reaffirm that shes there for her friend! maybe she will make a remark that the other is completely against but she learns from it and immediately makes up for her with a bit more grace, tact and empathy. she genuinely loves her friends!!!

this also falls in w the friendship choices vs romance choices thing. this is a little bit more headcanon on my part but u will listen to me. i think sylvia's a massive flirt but only bc she uses it as a fallback/coping mechanism for her more... anxious+defeatist side. strange but i think that side of hers shines thru every now and again (her defeatist thoughts are definitely more apparent in early game but she definitely has WAYYY more anxiety than ppl may perceive). anyways i say this bc social interactions take a lot of finesse, even to extroverts who thrive on it, and coupled with her anxiety, i think sylvia finds it easy to wiggle into ppls good graces when u kinda get the other person a little flustered thru sincere compliments. like, it takes off an edge in the interaction bc sylvias able to set the tone of the conversation that way and makes it easier for her to relieve her anxiety abt, well, her own anxieties pushing thru the conversation.

i feel like shes always worried (not withstanding the stress mechanic lol shes a woman on the edge) but more like a generalized anxiety abt things. dont u have fallbacks when u get anxious? things u do so u can gain a bit of control over the situation? the flirting does that for sylvia! i think its her way of just keeping track of herself. (also why the rejections are like that too: shes not gonna hurt her friends by trailing them along like that so the rejections are always clear cut but at that point, sylvia's anxieties would be overridden by her perception of their close friendship. friendship is power u know. but yeah, that friendship reaffirming conversation after a rejection is sylvia's way of tamping out that anxiety and helping her wean out of flirting now as a crutch)

also flat out she should be bigger. labor intensive job means ur always hungry. guess who talks abt food whenever she gets money? yeah. she has the body of a construction worker, i know those arms are solid as fuck, i dont care what baptiste said abt her arms not being able to hold up his dense body. girl SYLVIA is dense in every meaning. my babygirl who has problems

[mychildhoodplace]

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[lifeafterpsychiatry]

hopefully one day you can achieve that ideal life kat :] /gen.

we're also kind of incapable of living the way we want for a few more years, for different reasons but one of them is that living on our own (though would be wonderful) would probably be extremely difficult if not impossible for us. but we hope to be able to do it one day! or at least live alongside someone i choose to live with. so i understand the wanting. take a digital flower and i hope you have a good day 🌻

Yeah for me personally living alone isn't ideal because I'm a very social, very extroverted person who needs to be around other people very frequently to thrive. But unfortunately you're forced to live alone in a group home setting, so I just have to suck it up for now. But I appreciate the well wishes and the good vibes and I'm sending some right back at ya!

[funkymbtifiction]

6 vs 9

Thank you for answering my question on Ni and worrying!

I have debated on 6 vs. 9 before, but I’m pretty sure I’m a 9.

Not sure if you want an answer or not, but why not? I’ve got time. ;)

I do see 6 aspects in myself:

Lots of self-doubt and over-thinking. I take commissions as an artist and usually I’m excited to hear about a new commission but then get worried and think I won’t be able to do it / won’t do a good enough job. <- if you are a 9, this could just be your line to 6 and general anxiousness about doing a good job per your (I assume) 1 wing.

Being indecisive when anxious and wanting someone to tell me what to do/solve my problem. <- Hmm, I haven’t talked to my 9 core friends about this a lot, but I do notice some of them consult me in a “this is happening!!!” way and I give them suggestions on what to do, so… I’d say 9s will consult people they trust if they don’t know what to do. Also, did you decide on INFP? If so, indecisiveness is Ne.

I tend to plan for the worst/expect the worst (but hope for the best). <- Pessimism is a human condition. xD

I don’t project, though - I do worry that people may not like me, but I don’t test them to find out if that is the case and I always blame myself for it (i.e if they don’t like me it must be because I’m boring or weird or not emotionally reactive enough). <- I used to do this way more when I was young. I’d send an e-mail, get anxious if I didn’t get a normal prompt response, comb back over what I said searching for anything that might have upset them, and feel anxious for no reason assuming someone is mad at me. I would send out little feelers to see what was going on – quick texts or notes in a friendly tone to see if that generated a response. Now I just assume, when that anxiousness kicks in, that as adults, we’re all busy. But self-blaming is a condition of Fi, and not related to Enneagram type, IMO.

Also, I don’t provoke people to examine reactions. In fact I hate conflict (the classic “raised voices = yelling” 9 issue is true for me; in 95% of arguments I’m the peacemaker trying to find middle ground between other people). <- with me, it depends. I have zero problems with conflict at home or arguing with my parents / family members, but the less I know you and the less I trust you, the more I don’t want to fight with you. It’s true, though, that I have that bratty 6w7 energy that sometimes provokes to get a rise out of my loved ones, which my mother (a 1w9) absolutely hates. It’s hard to shut off, but I try for her sake. Course my father is quarrelsome too, so we’re like a tempest in a teapot sometimes.

I also don’t see many positive 6 aspects in myself:

The ability/desire to build connections and make a security system. <- Interesting. My security is my bank account and having a few people I can count on. It’s not stalking up my pantry, for sure. *cough * weak Si, like what kinds of foods even go together? *cough* Though I work very hard in my family business so we can all thrive, which is a security of its own.

Being loyal to friends and checking in with them to make sure we’re “okay” (I never do this barring an actual argument or something - mostly I ghost people; loyalty is not my strong suit!) <- This is very true of me. If anyone picks on any of my friends, I will get offended and fiercely defend them (even if I have criticisms of them myself). And I do like to stay connected as an extrovert. But following up what I said above, I don’t try to build super close connections as much as I did when I was younger. I’ve realized people have their own lives, and you’re lucky to get their attention at all. But I don’t ghost people. I used to stay in very immediate contact with them.

I feel very little need to connect with other people. My friends are basically my family and in-laws -  about 10 people who I truly trust and would do anything for. I don’t really want more people-related responsibilities. <- lucky little sp-dom introvert. ;) Though I can somewhat relate. More people means more energy going out, and I spend so much of it on my books and hobbies, I don’t have a lot left over. I was laughing with a fellow sp-dom INFP just yesterday about how we are both like “OMG, I have SOCIAL events in October, 5 of them!! I’m going to be so busy!!! Will it be too much???” Chill, girl. They’re interspersed over weeks. Stop over-thinking “invasions of my time!”

Meanwhile, I have many positive and negative 9 attributes:

The core problem of 9, apathy, is a BIG problem for me. Many problems in my life have been caused by not acting, by waiting too long in hopes that the problem will go away, by riding along on easy work (even if it is work I love and is worth doing) and not doing the hard work that would lead to the achievements I really want to make (writing a novel, etc.). I’m not a lazy/apathetic person in general - I can (and do) work extremely hard (I run my own art business and working 12+ hours a day is typical for me). But it’s a mental apathy issue, the quailing at mentally facing hard tasks and ending up doing small easy things that soothe me. <- aww, tho I relate to procrastinating. Being around 9s, it kind of amuses me to watch you self-soothe. Like, shouldn’t you be studying for your math final and not reorganizing the bathroom cabinets? And it seems like 9s can drag their feet even when it’s important until they decide to do it, then nothing stands in their way.

Other 9 aspects/problems I can see in myself:

Being vague - not knowing what I really want and getting frustrated by not having a clear vision of what to do. <- yeah, that’s 9ish.

Suppressing anger and other “negative” emotions because of seeking inner peace/blankness. And if I do express anger (usually in a burst under stress) I feel guilty about it. <- 1 wing, yeah.

Setting up walls between other people and myself because I can’t deal with their emotions. I don’t struggle with the intense kind of “merging” described by many 9s, but I think that might be because I’m Fi-dom and probably sp-dom. But it is still exhausting to handle the emotions, opinions, etc. of many people for long periods of time. <- I need to ask my 9w8 INFP more about this specifically, but I don’t know that she fully merges so much as prematurely (sp-dom) throws up a barrier and says Nope to things, in hopes of avoiding other people creeping into her feelings. And yeah, she finds being around especially temperamental or high energy people difficult, since it’s such a bombardment of drama + her own intense reactions.

Tolerating behavior I don’t like for too long because “they might have good intentions.” Thinking positively of people because believing the worst of them feels mean. <- same for me, Ne + compliant type issues.

I have very strong opinions but I don’t like to argue with other people. I tend to believe that if the truth exists, other people will be drawn to it without my twisting their arm and making them see it. <- that’s nice of you and very healthy Fi-dom. I … will absolutely argue up to a point, then decide it’s not worth my time and pointless.

My motto (good and bad) is often “Let’s wait and see if things improve.” <- haha.

Also, although I do struggle with 6ish self-doubt, when it comes down to it I trust my gut and believe that I know what is best for myself. People can give me advice and I’ll nod and thank them but inside I’m thinking “You don’t know me!” In general I am (or at least appear and strive to be) a cheerful, emotionally stable, positive person. So… I still think 9 gets more points. But honestly, this is one of those things that makes me believe in tritypes because I relate a lot to both of them! Thank you for reading all of this!

Go with your gut. Be a happy little 9. :)

ETA: Regarding relating to them both -- of course you do, 6 is your stress line, so it will show up regularly. ;)

[in-somnis-veritas]

Characters

(This is for an AU currently in the works! This is one of the only available posts for it right now, but make sure to drop by the page and follow us to stay up to date! More in-depth info will be released soon about the world of Adrestia)

Name | Age | Race | Status Mod Paragraph

Tommy | 16 | Half-elf | Commoner

Tommy was born and raised in the town of Alnwick, living with his mom for the first few years of his life as his father worked in the capital city of Somritas as a knight. He was raised completely unaware of his status of being a half-elf or the fact that his mother was, in fact, an elf. Now, 16 years old with a dead mother, he continues to live his life believing he’s human--not even showing the telltale signs of being a half-elf because of a pendant he’s worn since he was a toddler. Not that he knows that’s what it does. Loud, rambunctious, mischievous--he always finds the time to harass his friends or flirt with pretty girls who happened to be nearby. Best friends with Tubbo and with a brotherly relationship with Dream, he’s out thriving as an extrovert. Though it’s safe to mention he’s completely banned from the capital city,

Tubbo | 16 | Druid | Knight

Tubbo's entire existence is illegal, pretty much. Born to two druids, he himself is also a druid. When he was 6, his camp was attacked. All of his people were killed. The only survivors were him and his baby brother. After fleeing, they survived on their own for a week. They were soon picked up by another camp, which Tubbo lived in for 9 years. When he was 15, his camp sent him to the city. His brother stayed behind, while Tubbo made the three-day long journey to the city. Soon after his arrival, he became a knight. He has served ever since. Despite being magical, he appears fairly human. The only true way to tell he is a druid is the triskelion tattoo he has, which is just below the crook of his elbow on his right forearm. Within the city, his closest friend is Niki. She was the first one to find out about his magic, and he genuinely trusts her with his life. Outside of the city, his best friend is Tommy. Considering he can't go inside the city, Tubbo usually goes outside the walls to visit. Tommy was the second to find out. Saying he trusts Tommy with his life isn't true, mainly because he would be the one endangering it to begin with.

Dream | 19 | Human | Prince/Royalty

Prince Dream von Galatea the 1st, born August 12th, 1599, is the sole male heir to the well known kingdom, Somritas, in the northern Adrestia region. He is a very respected and competent prince to his royal adversaries and renowned across the land as an excellent warrior. Dream trains almost daily and vigorously, so much so that many outsiders try their hand at challenging him but have yet to beat him. The man greatly idolizes the old “fairy tales” of the human hero saving others from the monstrous non-human races. Though, this then causes the prince to have a bit of a Hero Complex. When a situation involves or pertains to someone he cares for and is emotionally invested in, he’s generally a very impulsive and sensitive man that will end up following his feelings in the heat of the moment rather than his rationalized thoughts. Other than that, however, Dream’s quick at adapting to new situations and thinking on the spot, especially when placed under pressure. To add on, he’s fiercely protective and compassionate to those under his kingdom’s rule and is seen often interacting with the townsfolk in the Town Square, thus his subjects adore the kind prince wholeheartedly. In order to rise to his rightful place as King, he must venture outside the castle walls and vanquish countless magical non-human races, thus proving himself capable to his father. Subsequently along the way, Dream’s close minded beliefs will get upturned as he begins to discover not everything in his kingdom is as fair and just as he once thought. 

George | 20 | Changeling | Upperclass Tailor

George Pruitt is a fairly upper-class tailor born and raised in Somritas. Both of his parents are tailors, and he is one of the most skilled tailors in the city. Many members of royalty favor him and ask specifically sew their clothes for important events. He is Prince Dream's favorite tailor as well. His upbringing was regular and nothing strange happened, but around 14 years old, he started getting signs of magic. He withdrew from people and really only socialized with Dream, which is why they're so close. He tries to seem as human as possible, and hates that he's magical.

Niki | 18 | Human | Commoner

Niki lives in the northern Adrestia region in the kingdom of Somritas as a baker. She owns her own shop where she she sells breads, pastries, cookies, and the like. The unofficial hub of all mysterious strangers, Niki seems to know everyone and everything. While raised on the culture of magical non-humans being bad, her encounters throughout the years change her mind to be more open and welcome to everyone. She makes friends very easily and her shop is one of the most visited in the kingdom.

Techno | 19 | Cursed Human | Prince/Royalty

Technoblade is the prince of the kingdom of Strata, a kingdom in the Adrestia region and one that is allied to the kingdom of Somritas. He was cursed the night before his fifteenth birthday by an unknown intruder in the castle and was shunned by the general public in the kingdom because of his now ‘monstrous’ appearance. He left the kingdom even though the king and queen wanted him to stay and is now searching for someone to undo his curse, which brought him to Somritas. He stays out of the actual kingdom because he would be burned if he ever went inside due to his appearance, so he just camps out in the forest close to it and only goes to the very outskirts of the marketplace and the black market to find someone that can break the curse. Techno is extremely blunt and he’s not afraid to call someone out for being an idiot, but only when he’s comfortable with that person. He hates interaction with people that he doesn’t know and pretty much never talks to anyone unless they talk to him first. He kinda bounces around in different groups of people, but stays with Dream mostly.

Wilbur | 25 | Cursed Human | Outlaw

Wilbur was born in a family that practiced magic. One day, they were caught and the royalty put them up to be executed, but Wilbur able to escape. He would steal things on the streets and retreat to the woods at night. He did this for a couple of years, but when he was 21 he got caught and was scheduled for a public execution. He got one of his eyes removed but was able to escape by setting something on fire as a distraction. He retreated to the forest once again where he practiced witchcraft and lived somewhat peacefully. Then he met Tommy.

Fundy | 20 | Silver dragon-touched human | Traveling Healer

Fundy is a mysterious traveler that works as a healer for money, slipping in and out of towns and leaving little more than a healed patient or two and fleeting memories of him behind. He leaves little opportunity for anyone to get close, and he always carries a wooden fox mask.

Philza | Ealy 30s | Aasimar | Commoner

Phil lives outside of the kingdom, on the edge of a forest with his wife. Aside from tending to his animals and small farm he makes furniture for the more wealthy members of society. He’s an all around kind and genuine normal guy, he’s always willing to lend a helping hand. Sometimes though, when the light hits right, an ethereal glow seems to take form in the shape of a ring above his head. Despite being a regular ol' guy, rumors seem to follow him wherever he goes. Many stories spread about a winged figure slaying beasts either in traps or by their own sword, swooping out of the sky to defend people, leaving nothing left of once feared monsters. Sadly, absolutely none of the rumors are talking about him, couldn’t be. Phil’s just ordinary.

Eret | 20 | Cursed Human | Noble (Court member)

Eret is from a small town on the northern coast of Somritas. They was raised there for the first 17 years of their life surrounded by elves and magic users the entire time. It was a hidden safe haven for elves within the kingdom, a vast majority of its population being the magical creatures. The village was full of so much magic that it ended up causing the humans who lived alongside the elves to become magic sensors, hence why Eret is, well, a magic sensor. They ended up doing something, that something never being disclosed as Eret refuses to explain. It ended up with the high council of elves within the town to be LIVID. They became petty. They cursed him. They made the kid appear magical, ruining Eret’s humanity and forcing them to look similar to an elf with glowing eyes. But it backfired and destroyed their retinas, completely blinding them. So, fueled with the want for revenge, Eret turned on their village and ratted out the magical population. It just so happened to be that they ratted the village out to a royal court member. This gave them a pardon and an audience with the king who gave them an offer. They could help the king as a magic sensor and spy and continue to sniff out the magical congregations or they could burn with the village. Eret chose to stay alive, so they helped the royals torch the village.

[toflyandfall]

I just saw a photo of "What persona. Dick Grayson isn't a mask. Not like Bruce Wayne is" from Detective Comics #725 and I find it interesting that Dick and the rest of the bats, with the exception of Bruce, don't wear "masks" per se. They are who they are with or without the domino mask/helmet. The only time I can really think of Dick faking things is when he pretended to be an incompetent BPD cop. How was he able to avoid creating and living, half the time, through a "persona" like "Brucie"?

Oooh, this is a lovely, meaty question.  There’s a lot more analysis of Bruce than I planned because let’s be real, it’s kinda weirder for a guy to run around with half a dozen personas than for someone else to run around as himself.  I hope you still find it interesting, but if you want to skip straight to the more Dick-centric stuff, head under the readmore.

A simple but significant factor is that Dick thrives on the company of people in a way that Bruce does not.  I suspect if you talk honestly to many introverts, you will find they too have an extroverted ‘mask’ they put on to the larger world, though probably not quite so extreme.

Another factor is that the civilian social circles Dick and Bruce travel in are vastly different.  Though they each have a reason for being in those circles, that difference itself enables Dick to escape much of the scrutiny that Bruce’s public identity undergoes, because he doesn’t frequently associate with the much more media-hounded elite.

An interesting thing here is that the large difference in social circles between their civilian lives is actually caused by their own personal similarities: they are 100% committed work-a-holics.  It’s just that they have differing civilian approaches to their goals.

I want to start with Bruce because as you point out, his use of persona is distinct among the bats and his reasons for using them in part explain why Dick and the other bats do not.

Bruce is a child of privilege, he has always lived a lifestyle of privilege, regardless of the tragedies that have occurred during it, and his default view of the world, through no fault of his own, is natively that of the extreme upper class.  This drastically influences his perspective and approach to change, and changing the world is his perpetual goal, the reason he put on the suit in the first place.

Bruce works a top-down society approach toward systemic change, and he works it all the time.  This is actually my favorite but woefully under-emphasized part of him: he is not just someone who punches people on the street ‘for justice’, he uses his company, his money, and his social position toward substantial systemic change. This post does a wonderful job covering the ways he does this through his corporations and personal wealth, as does this one.  I cannot recommend either enough because I constantly want to push even the most casual Batman fans to understand: Bruce Wayne is not just a violent punchy puncher man.  He is a traumatized person genuinely trying to use all his resources including himself to make the world safer.

Detective Comics #725

Bruce has many personas he maintains, and he uses all of them according to what suits his need--Batman for places the law can’t go, Bruce Wayne the CEO pushing for systemic changes, Matches Malone for street information, and Brucie the society high roller for society information and social influencing.  He is rarely ever not in a persona and simply ‘Bruce’.

His top-down perspective of enacting change are what dictated the usage and necessity of these personas. He has the means and capacity to basically disappear from society if he so chose--he in fact does so to train during his younger years so successfully they don’t even know how long he was actually gone. 

The Batman Files

So he doesn’t need the personas.  Not Bruce Wayne, CEO, or Brucie, or any of them really, to protect his identity.  That tells us that Brucie is a deliberate choice he made at some point.  He could have been a recluse billionaire Batman indefinitely.  Even though he fully has the status and means to not maintain a job or a persona or, let’s be frank, a life outside the mask at all, it’s his own work-a-holicness that led to the creation of his public personas.  He’s an obsessive strategist, so if Brucie is a choice, that leads us to why?

Bruce does many philanthropic things with his money, but he isn’t the only rich person around, especially not in a city as old and corrupt as Gotham.   But he’s one of the very few ones doing good with it.

The comic you mentioned has a very beautiful moment where Bruce touches on that, and in full context you can feel how consumed he is by this goal of creating the Gotham his parents would have wanted.  Batman mentions he never sees himself in that place, and the morbid interpretation is that the city kills him before he reaches it, but the hopeful interpretation is that in that shining city, Bruce Wayne and Batman and Brucie and all his masks will no longer be needed.

Detective Comics #725

Back in the old days they’d call it noblesse oblige: the inferred responsibility of privileged people to act with generosity and nobility toward those less privileged. Thomas and Martha Wayne ingrained this feeling of responsibility into Bruce by example, and as all things related to them, he obsesses over it.  It urges him to fulfill expectations within segments of society he finds onorous for the betterment of society as a whole in order to carry out their unfinished works.

Enter Brucie.

Brucie serves a two-fold purpose.  Since Bruce has chosen to maintain personas among society, it becomes a false face to justify any oddities Batman might bring into the life of Bruce Wayne by setting himself up as a eccentric, popular social scion.  But that persona itself also allows him to manipulate the upper crust of society.

I have some insider perspective on the kind of society events Brucie attends.  They’re all about the who’s who of making connections, name-dropping and networking, and unspoken class-based elitism.  Charity events among the upper class have these things at the forefront and the cause is the background.  You don’t get your hands dirty, you don’t go out and make change yourself, you pay money to be socially seen and sometimes it happens to go towards a philanthropic cause.  If you want to raise money from the rich and keep people with deep pockets coming in the door, you have to have social currency yourself. This is where, and why, Brucie comes in.  I believe Brucie ws crafted to maintain Batman’s cover but still attempt to carry on his parents’ legacy to grease the wheels of the rich in the directions he chooses: one of generosity towards those less privileged. 

Superman/Batman #51

The inevitable flaw of Bruce’s approach to his personas and their philanthropy is that in a city rife with corruption, money distributed from the top has many opportunities to disappear well before it reaches the bottom.  As in many of ways they are complements to each other, Dick’s approach balances that out, because his approach to helping his fellow man starts out at the street level...literally.

Nightwing #153 (Nightwing: The Great Leap)

Dick, we know, does not come from privilege.  His mother was from a middle class family before she joined the circus, and despite being world famous athletes, most circus workers are lower to middle class.  The people he grew up with, was comfortable with, were all working folk who expected everyone to pull their weight right alongside each other.  He enacts this everyone-together approach in almost all aspects and phases of his life. 

Batman #615

Even once he had settled into being Robin and adapted to living at the manor, he didn’t feel belonging to a culture of privilege, materialism, or high society. He preferred shotgun in the limo to chat with the driver to riding fancy in the back.  Once he was able to start making his own decisions about where and how he lived, despite having both Bruce’s money and then later inheriting a substantial amount of his own, he chose mostly lower-class communal places.

Batman Black and White #6

Dick also doesn’t see the value of throwing money at a problem when there is an option to fix it with his own hands.  We see this frequently, from building his own car instead of buying a finished one or outsourcing the work, to deciding the best way to clean out the BPD was to start at the bottom and work his way up (literally), to quitting college because his classes never got prioritized over crimesolving.  Most of his day jobs ended for similar reasons. 

Nightwing #153 (Nightwing: The Great Leap)

Despite the showmanship training, he gravitates away from spotlight on the rich and wealthy, who are notoriously the kind of people who do not get their hands dirty or go out and take care of things themselves, and prefers to find or build communities around the kind of people who do.

Finally, Dick is an extrovert.  He doesn’t need to act extroverted as Brucie does because he is extroverted.  He likes people and likes being around people.  Whether by conscious choice or not, he tends to put himself in situations where he is surrounded by people in nearly all aspects of his life.  He chooses apartment buildings whose occupants frequently pass each other on the stairs; jobs that involve interacting with many co-workers, patrons, or students; and collects superhero teammates like Boy Scout badges.  And all of these behaviors come very naturally to him.  

He doesn’t need a mask or a role or a persona for those kind of interactions; his mask is pre-supplied as “neighbor” or “co-worker” or “teacher” by the situations he puts himself in.  It helps make him an exemplary leader, because just by acting authentically to himself, he automatically builds up little communities around him any time he arrives somewhere.

Bruce, on the other hand, is an introvert.  For him, interacting with people isn’t easy, automatic, or comfortable unless it has a purpose, but as a strategist, he knows the necessity of human interaction as a catalyst to achieving dynamic change. So he adapts personas to suit people’s expectations.  Extroverts have more social currency; the life of the party can generate more resources than a brooding wallflower.  

So, it boils down to just a few elements: Dick believes in living and interacting at the street level to accomplish the things that he wants to, and he is extroverted enough that the level of social interaction that entails is not a burden to him.  He surrounds himself with the types of people he is more familiar or perhaps more comfortable with, which happens to keep him further out from the media’s eye than associating with the upper crust does. The lower profile is more incidental than intentional, but it lessens his need to have a cover story for every single bruise and lets him get away with even less of a ‘persona’.

Bruce, on the other hand, is introverted and follows a more classist view that systemic change needs to be effected from the top down.   His personas are more of a self-assumed duty than a necessity, as a way of trying to carry out his parents’ legacy.  Any of his children could have chosen to follow his path in business or the high society limelight, but the sense of obligation toward it is something personal to him that most of them don’t share.

[ceo-of-daichi]

Characters - Sawamura Daichi x Fem!Reader

Summary - Lockdown had really affected your social life and daily routine, luckily a certain someone was willing to help you get your life back to somewhat normal. What will happen when you start catching feelings?

Genre - Fluff

Warnings - Slight mentions of anxiety 

Word Count - 2.3k

A/N - Back again with another Daichi fic! Are you surprised, probably not i got a one man mind lmao. This one isn’t as long as the last but still as fluffy, hopefully you enjoy reading it :) p.s. this was almost called Toothpaste I blame Jas👀

Covid-19 had really flipped your year in a completely different direction to what you were expecting. You started the year hoping to finish your last year of high-school on a high, helping the volleyball team get to nationals and getting into university. However, the world clearly had a different plan for you, when the virus first started you didn’t think much of it. Why would you? It was only when the announcement came that the country was going into lockdown that your brain finally registered what was actually happening. Being the slightly more extroverted individual you thrived off seeing your friends, plus both your parents worked as nurses. You were going to be alone.

The first few weeks went by pretty fast, managing to keep up a routine by going out for runs and making yourself eat at certain times. Even keeping in touch with your friends from the boys volleyball team as well as Kiyoko, one of your closest friends. However, after this fairly stable period you had a really bad day. Nothing went your way, blender… broken, guess you weren't having a smoothie this morning. After that frustrating incident Tanaka and Noya decided to start poking fun at you in the group chat, which you were NOT in the mood for. Group chat… Muted. It was also raining extremely heavy so you decided maybe a well deserved rest day was in order, throwing on the TV you flopped down on the couch to start your film marathon.

5am. That was the time it was when you finally passed out on the couch. How did you end up staying up that late, Harry Potter. Why you thought it was a good idea to start watching the films you don’t know, but you managed to watch them all, all 19 hours of them. That was all it took to mess your routine up for the next month, not waking up till 2-3pm everyday just to lounge around. Barely keeping in touch with anyone, you hadn’t talked in the groupchat for close to 3 weeks, hardly even thinking about eating anything but snacks. 

Luckily you had a saving grace, Daichi. After going MIA , the third year’s started to get worried about you, especially Kiyoko. She had dmed you multiple times and got nothing in return, mainly because you saw the messages but forgot to reply. You were a whole ass mess to put it plainly. 

~ 3rd Years Group Chat ~

Kiyoko - I’m worried about [y/n]...

Suga - Tell me about it, she hasn’t been in the chat for weeks

Daichi - Have you tried dming her?

Kiyoko - She is ignoring me, she hasn’t replied to one of my messages

Asahi - Maybe she’s just busy?

Daichi - In the middle of lockdown…

Suga - Yeah thats unlikely

Kiyoko - Can one of you dm her as well? I just want to make sure she’s ok?

Daichi - I can... i’ll let you know if she replies and if she doesn’t Asahi or Suga can try

Having received a concerned message from Daichi, you realised how much you had lost track of everything and anything. Replying to both him and Kiyoko apologising and explaining you had just forgotten to press send. Although Daichi wanted to believe that was the case he couldn’t, instead of being upfront about it though he started messaging you throughout the day. Just small things asking if you had eaten and if you were staying hydrated, little did he know that this helped you get back into a better rhythm of lockdown life.

You slowly fixed your sleep schedule and got back to eating 3 meals a day. Although you hadn’t managed to get back into running, your talks with Daichi slowly got more frequent and for longer periods of time. The more you talked to him the more motivated you started to feel, eventually you got back into your running routine. It no longer became the odd message to make sure you were eating, but full day conversations about anything you could think of. Eventually you started relying on talking to him to cure your lockdown loneliness, a day without talking to him was not a good day for you. Daichi being the fairly observant person that he is, started to realise and eventually bought it up.

Daichi :) - Hey [y/n], I've been meaning to bring something up with you, you mind if we call?

[y/n] - Yeah sure Dai, just call me whenever i don’t exactly have anything going on

Receiving this was like a bullet to the chest, worrying what it could be about you pulled your knees up to your chest steadying your breathing. As you were lost in your head, your phone started ringing. Answering it you heard his voice for the first time in close to 3 months, it was music to your ears. Slowly over these 2 months you had grown fond of the boy, but you had quickly dismissed the idea of anything forming between each other. Both having different priorities in life, being scared of rejection also didn’t help.

After an hour and a half of deep conversation, a couple tears shed but more laughter at the end. You collapsed backwards onto your bed, he had found out everything. How your parents were barely home, always doing long shifts at the hospital, how you felt like you had no one during those 3 weeks you were MIA. Most importantly though you had confessed that talking to him was like receiving a warm hug. It's exactly what you needed at this time, obviously you would love an actual hug as well but that's pretty hard from a 2m distance.

~ 1 week later ~

Your eyes went wide as they announced on the news that lockdown was starting to be lifted, you were now allowed to meet up with people outside at a safe distance. Smiling you quickly messaged Daichi telling him how excited you were that restrictions were finally being lifted.  

Daichi :) - That's Great [y/n]!! So.. you fancy going on a socially distanced pic-nic tomorrow? Don’t worry about bringing anything but yourself. I got the rest covered, obviously if you're ok with that?😃

Reading the text over multiple times, pinching yourself to make sure it was real. You hadn’t seen Daichi in close to 3 months, and within that time you had developed feelings. What would it be like seeing him in person now, generally being awkward with past crushes, you started to worry about scaring him away. You couldn’t do that, you needed him. Taking a couple paces around the room thinking about what to reply, before realising you were most definitely overthinking it. He didn’t see you that way…

[y/n] - Yeah sure! Just let me know a time and place, i will be there

Daichi - 1pm at the park round the corner from your house?

[y/n] - See you there!! 

The next morning you woke up with a huge smile plastered on your face, excited for the day ahead. Jumping out of bed and rummaging through your wardrobe you pulled out a cute summer dress, not too dressy but showed you put effort in none the less. The summer dress was red and was covered in little white flowers, you had only worn it a couple times and decided it needed another outing.

Walking down your road and around the corner to the park, the wind hitting your face made you feel like maybe the world was getting back to normal. As you walked through the gates, you noticed Daichi stood over by a slightly more wooded area, smiling as you made your way over to him. Greeting each other you forgot how much his laugh and smile made it seem like nothing else mattered, making your heart beat faster in your chest. He ended up leading you through the woods and into a small opening which had 2 picnic blankets laid down at the appropriate distance. As you got closer you noticed that there were sandwiches, fruit and small cakes on both.

‘You didn’t have to do this Daichi you know? A simple sandwich would have been fine?’ You started smiling at him, no one had ever gone to this much effort for you and honestly you felt bad. ‘It must have taken you a bit to set this up…’

‘Oh no, honestly don’t worry about it… i wanted to, neither have been out in a while so i figured why not?’ The laugh that came out sounded almost nervous, which confused you slightly… Was he really as nervous as you?

The afternoon went by quicker than both of you wanted. Chatting, cracking jokes and eating, which the food Daichi had made was really good. You had asked why he had never told you about his clear culinary skills, apparently this was the first time he had attempted something like this. Trying not to get too far ahead of yourself when he had mentioned this, even though you were freaking out. Mainly chatting about quarantine life and how you missed being out of lockdown, being able to socialise freely and do whatever you wanted. 

You only realised how long you had been with Daichi when it started to get dark, letting him know you should probably be getting back. Even though in reality you could have stayed there for the rest of the night and into the early morning. Helping him pack everything up  occasionally sneaking glances at him, wishing you could pull him into a hug or give him a peck on the cheek. Just to let him know how much he had helped you over the past month. Sadly you couldn’t, once everything had been packed away Daichi (being the gentleman that he is) offered to walk you back.

‘I had a really good afternoon, thank you for this Daichi…’ Smiling at him as you walk up to your front door.

‘Would you want to do something like this again maybe?’ The way he looked at you, his eyes almost pleading, with a slight smile gracing his lips. This made your heart instantly melt.

‘If you want to? I would love that!’

‘[y/n]... why would i ask if i didn’t want to?’ Raising a brow at you playfully.

‘Shut up you dork, i’ll see you soon then!’ Laughing as you walk through your door giving him a wave before closing it and sliding down it on the other side, trying to calm your heart that was about to burst through your chest.

Another couple weeks past, you had only met up with Daichi once more, but both were still texting all day with the occasional call. You also had met up with Kiyoko within these weeks, explaining your situation. She thought it was really funny how much you were worrying about it because to her it seemed obvious that he returned your feelings. You were still completely denying this fact though, it was something your brain really couldn’t fathom. However, the next day lockdown was reduced once again, you were now allowed to have people in your house from other families. 

Being as excitable as you were and the fact your parents were out almost all of the time, you rattled off a text to Daichi asking him if he fancied a chill movie marathon night? Both of you deciding to watch The Hobbit trilogy later on in the evening. Hopping up from the couch you started cleaning the house, preparing snacks and setting up pillows as well as blankets on the couch. Seen as though it was a chill night you had decided on a pair of grey sweats and a plain v-neck t-shirt, that was tied so it wasn’t too long.

You had just finished setting everything up when there was a knock at the door, practically running to get it. Opening the door to his smiling face made something snap and you don’t know what came over yourself as you jumped into his arms, wrapping your own around him. Luckily he was quick to catch you. 

‘What did i do to deserve this hug?’ He chuckles to himself as you nuzzle into his neck.

‘Everything. Daichi I owe you so much, you don’t even understand’ Letting out a sigh, he closes the door and carries you over to the couch. Placing you down next to him as you pout at him, sad that the hug was over so soon. You had waited for so long to be wrapped up in his arms and when you finally get the chance it barely lasts 2 minutes. 

‘Listen Daichi… you have helped me so much over the past few months, and honestly…’ Taking a breath to figure out how to phrase your next words, however before you could say anything else he had pulled you back into his chest.

‘I like you too dork…’ Frozen in his arms, how long had he known… How long had he liked you back? All you could do in that moment was snake your arms round him and enjoy each other's company as he started the first film.

~ BONUS ~

‘How long have you liked me Daichi?’ You question him half way through the first film.

‘About 6 months give or take why?’ He turns his attention towards you and gives you a quick head kiss, before looking back to the film.

‘6 months… that's before we went into lockdown..?’

He hums, smirking at your clearly oblivious nature, as your brain was spiralling thinking about how many signals you missed.

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[readingsbylibramc]

karmic reading for @neptunianwaterofdream

hello! welcome to your reading. I'm going to give you a quick overview of what I'm going to talk about in this karmic reading: I'm going to analyze in-depth your south and north node in your birth chart, with all the aspects they make. in addition, I'm going to analyze every major aspect that represents a karmic debt, as well as easier aspects that represent what you have mastered in your previous life time. I will also analyze the placements of your planets in your chart to determine your soul's age, and hence whether you're an old soul or a new soul. last but not least, I'm also going to talk about your life purpose, what you need to put aside in this lifetime to focus on something bigger that will help you nurture your soul. let's get started!

🌕 Moon

pisces moon in the 1st house: in a karmic reading, your moon indicates something you’ve mastered in a previous life of yours, and that hence comes natural and automatic to you. in fact, there’s a theory that states that your moon sign in this life used to be your sun sign in a previous existence of yours! with moon being in the sign of pisces, I feel like it probably comes natural to you to detach from the real world to get in touch with your higher self. you've always been a highly spiritual person, even if you didn't realize it at first. you probably have a strong manifestation game, you have a very vivid imagination and with positive thoughts you're able to attract everything you want. you're the creator of your own reality. you used to be a very stable person in your past life, especially economically. yet, there was probably something in your past life that you bring with you in this lifetime as well. perhaps, since you also have neptune in the 12th house, you used to have some sort of addiction, perhaps to alcohol or drugs that didn't allow you to live live your life to the fullest. hence, in this lifetime, you feel like you have thousands of ideas, of talents... your soul probably recalls them from a past life of yours, but with the instability of your pisces moon it could be hard to take action to work for your goals. you are probably quite insecure, and you're afraid to take the wrong step. my advice would be to start meditating, find ways to increase your confidence. security comes from confidence, so once you've mastered that you'll be halfway through.

pisces moon conjunct pisces jupiter: in your past life, you were probably very successful. you were very lucky, it was as if the universe constantly had your back. your life was overall very positive, you were definitely someone extremely wealthy back then. perhaps, since this square involves the moon, it could even be that you were rich thanks to your family. it could even be that you were a famous celebrity, such an artist, an actor, etc. since your moon is placed in leo. or at least, even if you weren't famous, you had a lot of support from your peers, you were popular among them. you probably had lots of friends, you were an extrovert, it was rare for you to have a boring day. yet, in this lifetime, this positive energy may project differently with this conjunction. in fact, you could have the tendency to take what you have for granted. you could be very, maybe too optimistic, you're certain that everything you wish will come true if it's meant to be. while this obviously makes you positive, it could also make you a bit superficial. in addition, this placement could also indicate that you tend to over-indulge into material things like shopping, eating... you struggle with balance, and you may enjoy luxury way too much. I'd be careful and have a schedule. keep track of your finances, start being picky, set your own boundaries and remember to always be grateful for what you have.

pisces moon square sagittarius pluto: with this placement I get the feeling that you also used to have some scorpio placements in your past life, or perhaps you had planets in your 8th house. you used to embody scorpio energy: you were very secretive, you liked being in control, especially with capricorn being in your 12th house's cusp. you could have been even too controlling in a certain sense, especially of people. I feel like you used to be someone in charge of something, maybe of a business, and hence you had a lot of influence on other people. perhaps, you took advantage of the influence you had on other people, and hence people felt restricted from you. you could have been a very demanding boss, or perhaps an extremely possessive lover. as a result, in this lifetime it’s like you’re meant to experience the hardships that those people you hurt in your past existence had to endure. for instance, you may often attract potentially dangerous lovers, possessive people just like you used to be. you could easily feel overwhelmed by others, or even by your own feelings. as a result you’re not able to properly handle your emotions, as they’re quite intense. you feel out of control, and therefore you’re not 100% confident of yourself either as you don’t feel stable, secure.

🌙 Lunar nodes

aquarius south node in the 1st house: this is another placement that indicates that your past life was surely very busy! you most likely used to thrive in social events, you liked being surrounded by people and you most likely used to work in a field that required teamwork and social interactions. again, this is also another placement that indicates that you could have been a celebrity in one of your past lives. you were someone who liked being in the spotlight, but not just to be praised, but also to prove the world who you were. it could also be that you liked helping people, and hence you had a reputation for being particularly kind with your peers, you loved being acknowledged for your passions. yet, sometimes you probably came off as a know-it-all, especially with your south node being in the first house. in fact, while you geniuinely liked helping others, you preferred doing it for your own success and reputation. for instance, you could be the leader of your group during a teamwork, and you'd be the leader only to show the teacher you studied hard instead of just leading your mates. in your previous life, you also were very fiery. you were sometimes quite impulsive and hard-to-handle, but overall you were most likely a reliable person.

leo north node in the 7th house: due to your aquarius south node, you could still feel the need to be around people. you may need constant approval for instance, you care a lot about what others' think of you. you could be prone to teamwork and collaboration, as it is your comfort-zone, but your leo north node wants you to step out of it to be independent. you need to be that one star that doesn't need other stars to shine, you have to stand up for yourself without needing others' reassurance. that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be sociable or have friends of course, but you need to stand up for yourself, without caring about what others think. especially since your north node is placed in the 7th house, I feel like you're particularly lucky when it comes to the people you meet, and that's very helpful in your chart. you feel the need to be around others, and it's completely fine to surround yourself with people you love, just make sure that you don't feel repressed. you shouldn't depend on others. if you don't acknowledge your indipendence, you'll never have a stable relationship with someone else, not necessarily a friend but even a partner, as you'll start depending too much on them and you'd lose your individuality.

🪐 Saturn

aries saturn in the 3rd house: your saturn being in aries basically confirms what I’ve said above. from a karmic point of view, saturn represents what you’are afraid of in this lifetime, probably because you handled those matters in an unhealthy way during your past life. in your case, aries represents action, violence, your idea of self. as I’ve already mentioned above, you probably had loads of power in your hand in your past existence, but you probably took advantage of it. you were most likely arrogant and self-centered, you didn’t care about others’ feelings, and your behaviour most likely brought you tons of conflicts. as a result, in this lifetime you’re actually afraid of confrontation. you most likely repress your emotions and your ambitions, you probably feel as if they’re too much for you to handle and it’s not worth it. you could also be deeply scared of physical violence, even though you may somehow feel intrigued by horrors and this type of stuff due to your scorpio energy. in fact, many people with their saturn in aries probably had to see blood at a certain point in their past existences. you could have been killed, or perhaps you killed someone. you could have been a soldier, or maybe just someone who experienced lots of extremes challenges throughout their life. now, you just want your soul to rest. you probably feel very spiritual, and you want to care about nurturing your inner self rather than making new experiences in the world.

aries saturn opposite scorpio sun: this placement actually has a similar effect to your moon square pluto aspect. in fact, you most likely feel as if the whole world is against you. you feel restricted as if you constantly need to improve yourself. you’re insecure, and therefore it’s extremely hard for you to think highly of yourself. since your saturn is in aries, you feel restricted to take action to achieve your goals, most likely because you feel undeserving to be successful. connected to your past life, you probably used to have so much influence on others that you could have made others insecure. maybe you did it on purpose, maybe you were just intimidating, but many people gave up on their dreams because they didn’t feel enough. today, you’re experiencing the same. this karmic debt indicates that you’re supposed to treat others how you’d like to be treated. being private and keeping everything for yourself won’t lead you anywhere, so if you have something to say, especially if it’s something kind or positive for others, don’t be afraid to express your thoughts. if you start taking new paths and decisions you’ll finally start feeling more in control of your feelings, of your life, and with more control you’ll also get to feel more confident about your abilities.

aries saturn opposite scorpio venus: with this aries saturn of yours, you most likely have the tendency to be a loner, you don’t like being with other people. with this prominent opposition to venus, your introversion is probably even stronger. as a result, you could actually fear love and commitment. you may tame relationships in general, or perhaps you don’t want to waste your time and energy on connections that are lacking of love and feelings. I don’t see you being a player in your past life, though. actually, I imagine it’s quite the opposite; you were someone who was very career-oriented, you had tons of responsibilities to take care of and hence you weren’t really interested in relationships. you could have been a bit emotionally cold and insensitive, and hence you could have broken a heart or two. because of that, you may ironically find yourself being more attracted to people that aren’t ready for the healthy connection you want, and as a result you either end up with controlling partners or you experience a few rejections. perhaps, you could even be the one to block people from loving you just because you don’t feel worthy of love, you probably feel as if you’re not good at relationships. remember that karmic debts are made to be paid, not to be ignored; you’re not supposed to run away from love, or you’re never going to learn from your mistakes. take advantage of your knowledge of astrology to learn more about yourself, in this way you’ll be more in control of your feelings and you’ll know how to act. even if you fall and experience loss in love, it’s just for your personal growth.

☔️ Retrograde planets

pisces jupiter retrograde: jupiter retrograde certainly means that you used to have lots of material success in your past life. you don’t have to be a multi-millionare in the past, but you certainly weren’t poor either. as a result, your attention was focused towards material matters, you probably used to spend a lot ot money and your ultimate goal was becoming wealthy. therefore, we could say that you were quite superficial. I don’t know why, but I’m keeping to see five in my head, so probably it could be that you had some fifth house or leo placements. in this lifetime, jupiter teaches you about spirituality, about your higher self. you’re more inclined on learning about your inner self than socializing, exploring the world. you want to become a master for yourself, not for others. this placement is also quite tricky, though; in fact, jupiter is the planet of abundance, of luck and success, not necessarily material. when this planet is retrograde, it means that its energy is directed inwards, and hence you may constantly feel unlucky. this is not true, of course, but your karma certainly won’t allow you to get everything easily. in fact, luck comes from self-analysis. if you don’t work on yourself, on your confidence, you’ll never be able to achieve the success you want.

aries saturn retrograde: saturn retrograde brings a sense of insecurity, a lack of stability. you most likely feel ignored, you feel that it’s almost useless to work hard beacuse you don’t get recognized for it, you may often come second, or perhaps you don’t receive enough recognition as you’d like. you are your worst critic, you’re constantly judging yourself and you’re very pessimistic. probably, in your past life you were someone who experienced some traumas with authoritative figures. perhaps, you were mistreated by your boss, by your co-workers, or maybe even by another relevant figure in your life such as your parents, you were forced to hide yourself, to limit your choices as you were forced to do what they wanted you to do. maybe, you couldn’t choose what career path you wanted to pursue for instance, and hence you weren't in control of your life. in this lifetime, you're hence afraid of taking action, of standing up for yourself. you may not have big aspirations, as you're afraid of going too far from your comfort-zone. as a result, you just end up being full of regrets by yourself. I feel like it would be efficient of you to start understanding what matters for you in your life and work hard on it. whether it's love, family, career, it doesn't matter. take advantage of your ability to get to know yourself in-depth and dedicate yourself to what you truly like. in this way, your soul will finally feel accomplished.

🏔 Hard aspects

scorpio sun square aquarius uranus: just like I've already said above, during your past life you were forced to depend on something or someone else. maybe, since you also have neptune, the planet of addictions, in the 12th house, the house that symbolizes past lives in a birth chart, you actually used to struggle with drugs and/or alcohol addiction, which obviously restricted you from achieving great success, or at least the success that you desired. as a result, in this lifetime you feel a strong urge to be independent. you can't stand having others telling you what to do, you're quite stubborn, especially with your prominent scorpio dominance. you don't want to be tied down, as you feel different from others, and as a result you may often feel alone, as if no one understands. combined with your saturn aries retrograde, you end up having this strong sense of rebellion stuck inside of you, as you can't seem to find a way to let this tempest you have in yourself out. you are hard to pin down, you could change your mind often, and hence you may struggle to find a stability in your life, whether it's in a person or in something material like a job. I feel like your karma wants you to stop being so self-centered and individualistic. I assume that teamwork would do wonders for you, you'd certainly discover a new part of yourself. I am quite sure that in your previous lives it was always hard for you to be sociable, you didn't enjoy people's company, and it's something that the universe is trying to make you understand.

🌈 Easy aspects

scorpio mercury sextile capricorn neptune: this easy aspect indicates that you're very in tune with your higher self in this lifetime. first of all, you're very intuitive and psychic, especially since your mercury is in the sign of scorpio. because of that, you should definitely try to do a past life regression if you want to know more in-depth who you used to be in the past, I'm sure that you'd be able to get a lot of info through your intuition. you may also experience frequent deja-vus, or perhaps you could dream moments of a past life of yours while you sleep. it's a very powerful placement that makes you highly spiritual.

🏡 12th house

12th house cusp in capricorn: in a karmic reading, the 12th house indicates the higher part of yourself, your soul. because of that, it's usually associated with your previous lives, your karma and your previous identity before coming into this world. since your 12th house cusp lies in the sign of capricorn, I imagine that you were some sort of authority in your past existence. you probably were some sort of leader or boss, and because of that you obviously had a lot of responisibilities that made your life feel a little bit dull. you used to think so much about your duties that you didn't dedicate much time to yourself, to your mental health. you could have been so work-oriented that you didn't enjoy fun, youth, amusement, love... you could have been a career-oriented person, and since chiron is also placed in the 10th house, I get the feeling that you could have lots of unsolved karma from your previous existence. you were a very authoritative and logical person, you probably weren't a much spiritual person back then. same goes for your career, you probably didn't have a creative job. you could have had an ordinary job in a bank, an office, etc. something very practical that didn't really need mental stimulation. this placement can as well indicate that you were wealthy in your previous lifetime, but you probably had troubles handling all of your finances. because of that, you probably struggle with excess and impulsive shopping as your pisces moon being conjunct your jupiter suggests, you may be a bit materialistic. talking about your soul's age, I think you're an old soul. you're a very secretive and private person who has lots of knowledge, but you prefer staying by yourself. you don't need to show off, as your attention is directed inwards to find out who you truly are in this world.

capricorn neptune in the 12th house: in your past life you were associated with neptunian matters. since the house cusp falls in the rational sign of capricorn, I don't really believe you used to be a poet or an artist, nor a spiritual person. as I've already said above, I feel like you had some sort of enemy that restricted you from being 100% satisfied with your life, as if something was lacking. it could even be that you suffered from an addiction or, in the worst case, you were murdered, but I'd suggest you to do a past life regression to find out something more specific than this. it could also be that you weren't mentally stable, perhaps you could have been stuck in some sort of asylum, and hence you couldn't really make the most out of your past life, I see a lot of regrets and missed opportunities.

this is the end! thank you again for booking a reading, let me know if you have any questions :) - libramc xx

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[tifarobles]

The End of 2020

One year ago today I remember having such hopes for the future. We were surrounded by our best of friends, laughing together and playing games. I really thought 2020 would be our year. Little did I know that 2020 would bring a series of storms so dark that I am forever changed. 

I have experienced more loss this year than I can even comprehend. I lost my loving mother-in-law, my sweet cat, and lastly my own mother, who was also my best friend. I lost my social life, including all of my favorite gaming conventions, my monthly queer board game meetups, karaoke, and every party that would have happened in and out of my house. 

I am still struggling to figure out who I am without my mom and her daily influence. Without her support and love in my life I often feel lost. As each day passes the reality is slowly setting in that she is really gone. I don’t yet know who I am without her presence. 

Thanks to the global pandemic, I am also struggling with my own identity after almost a year of isolation. Being a host is a crucial part of my identity and without events in my life I have often felt useless and alone. I miss my friends, I miss leaving my house to go on adventures, I miss hugs, and I miss dancing in a crowded room. I am an extreme extrovert and rely on the energy and engagement from others in order to thrive and be my best self. Without that energy, I experienced the deepest and longest bought of depression that I’ve ever had to swim through. Each day I do all I can to keep my head above water, but there are days I am unable to get out of bed. And I am slowly learning that it’s ok not to be ok.

I have to remind myself that not everything was bad this year. 

Xander is turning into the most amazing person and is more creative and loving each day. His sense of humor impresses us everyday and he is learning all about emotions and how to channel them properly. He potty-trained all on his own and has short hair now, as requested. He is very good at math, is learning to read, and is an excellent artist. He still loves games, music, Legos, and anything Disney related. 

Considering how hard this year was for me, it was a very productive and successful year for my career. I had some incredible opportunities at work. I took over the Editorial responsibilities for all Xbox Game Studios promotional content on the dashboard for both Xbox One and Series X|S. I hosted the Microsoft Pride Stream and was one of the hosts for the Xbox Series X|S launch event. I am also now the Newsletter Editor and Chief for Team Xbox LGBTQIA+. I am so blessed to be part of Team Xbox and was very lucky to have such a supportive team through all the rough patches. 

I have been in narrative therapy for most of this year which has been incredible for working on myself. My main struggles involve breaking down the high expectations I put on myself as a perfectionist overachiever. It’s impossible to aim for perfection in every area of my life, especially now that I am a mother, wife, and work fulltime. It’s obvious that I’ve hit a wall and can no longer do it all. It’s okay if the house is a mess, it’s okay if I need extra rest, and it’s okay to put side projects on hold while I heal from the pain of this year. At least that’s what I keep trying to tell myself... 

My chronic pain reached new heights this year since I was the least active I have been in my life. I am now in physical therapy and on new medication to help prevent migraines, which works most of the time but not always. My hope is that I can focus more on my physical body in the new year, do more yoga, and find a way to practice pole dancing again. 

I am not the same person that I was one year ago. I never imagined that I would have went through so much in one year. I assume it will take some time for me to regain the ability to stand tall, but in the meantime I thank you for your support, patience, and understanding during this time of healing and growing. 

I cannot wait until we are on the other side of this pandemic. Get ready for the squishiest of hugs from me once we are all vaccinated. Warning: I might not be able to let go. <3 

[poisonepel]

Chemistry Between the Dorm Leaders and a Hero-Inspired S/O— (pt.1)

After that Snow White request, I had a small idea... so here are headcanons for each dorm leader with an s/o inspired by the heroes of their respective films. I had some hesitation with both Vil and Leona, since their heroes are the Evil Queen’s stepdaughter and Scar’s nephew respectively... I could get past the Snow White one bc Vil’s so different from the Evil Queen, but the Simba one weirded me out too much ;; so I substituted him for Nala. Sorry !!

Of course, this is disregarding the original characters’ ages and assuming they’re all students at Night Raven, in the same dorm as their villain. Please let me know if there’s a problem with anything though !!

Idia, Leona, and Malleus will come in a second post.

Riddle & Alice

I remember Alice as a bratty, opinionated girl who is dissatisfied with her normal life and prefers to escape to her imagination. Very stubborn, but also very sensible. Pairing these traits with Riddle’s hotheadedness and severe need to keep things under his command, I don’t think they would make a very good match. Alice constantly rolls her eyes at all of his decisions, and blatantly refuses to listen to him if she doesn’t agree with what he says.

It would be extremely difficult for these two to even tolerate each other. Alice sticks out to Riddle because she’s the only one who doesn’t fear him—but that might not be a good thing. He develops a “You will fear me, you will obey me” type mindset, to which she responds with an unimpressed, “Oh, really?”

Riddle gets so fed up with her that he marches down to Headmaster Crowley and demands that Alice be relocated to a different dorm—“She’d be great for Pomefiore, with all the other stuck-ups.” (Dire says no).

As much as she loathes Riddle though, Alice might enjoy some of his nonsensical rules. She hates boring things like order and routine, instead craving the thrill of things unique and unpredictable. Riddle is taken aback when one day she exclaims how much fun she’s having during one of his sudden events, which had annoyed and tired out everyone else. He’s not sure how to react.

He spends a long time thinking about this, and then curiosity gets the better of him; he tries to experiment to see if he can do anything else that doesn’t make her turn her nose up at him. So basically, this is his odd way of figuring out her interests - and he realizes she’s not just automatically appalled by everything he does; she’s simply very opinionated. He might even start to appreciate the fact that she’s got such a strong grip of her views and morals.

It takes much longer for Alice to fall in love with Riddle, though. She has such a great distaste for him that there’s no way she’ll even consider falling in love with him. She would have to catch him in a vulnerable state to realize there’s more to him than simply yelling at everyone all the time - maybe when he’s stressed from school, or sleeping, or witnessing him experiencing true happiness (perhaps with his friends? does he even have friends?) And then she, too, having a natural curiosity, might try to learn more about him.

Tbh, the only thing that might help bring them together is the fact that both of them are way too nosy for their own good.

Azul & Ariel

Like Alice, Ariel is very curious, stubborn, and determined, but she can be a little gullible and naive at times. She’s been sheltered her whole life and Night Raven is the first time she’s been away from home for so long. Azul, on the other hand, is very independent; he’s somewhat of an information broker, good at observing people and seeing what makes them tick - and also swindling what he wants out of them. Naive little Ariel makes a perfect target.

Azul is very gentlemanly and polite, enticing and friendly, so Ariel is immediately swayed. She pretty much falls into the honeymoon phase with him straight away, but not truly in love; she’s just excited to be socializing with a nice boy.

It’s easy for Azul to trap her in a deceptive contract with ambiguous conditions. He doesn’t have any personal interest in her initially, but Ariel responds to his betrayal with vigor and goes above and beyond in trying to void the contract. It is only here that Azul starts taking more of an interest in her, since she’s now causing problems for him and therefore in the way.

But, even he has to appreciate her fierce determination to get out of this contract. He even stops at one point to consider why he’s been trying so hard to prevent her from getting out of it; Ariel is nothing but sweet and pure, so why is he so intent on inconveniencing her? He tries to convince himself that his original mindset is the same as it was before: Ariel was unable to pay the price he had set. Perhaps under misleading terms, but it’s her fault for not reading the contract carefully enough - therefore he can’t give her any leeway until he’s collected his payment. Even so, a part of him feels regretful.

However, Ariel has developed a (rightfully) bitter attitude towards Azul, and even though he understands why, it still leaves a sour taste in his mouth. Witnessing how beautiful of a personality she has has made him rethink his whole view of her - and a part of him wishes they were on better terms.

If Azul was serious about remedying their relationship, it would take a serious amount of effort on his part to regain her trust. Ariel can be naive, but she’s not stupid; and she’s already established that Azul is not an ally. But, in the case that he is able to prove himself to her, then the same elation she had when she first met him would resurface.

For their relationship to work, Azul would need to be the one who’s most committed. He already has a personality Ariel would immediately grow infatuated with, so it really depends on him being able to truly become someone she can trust and rely on - and make sure she knows that too.

Kalim & Aladdin

These two are hopeless idiots together. They come from vastly different backgrounds: while Kalim grew up with basically everything handed to him on a silver platter, Aladdin comes from a poor family and barely scraped by in his youth. They share a common resourcefulness, though, as they both are very talented at making do with whatever situation they’ve landed in (but, Kalim always has the advantage of wealth and power).

While Aladdin might be initially turned off by Kalim’s extravagant wastefulness, he also admires it greatly; much like his canon love for Jasmine, he is struck by beauty and wealth and only dreams about what it might be like to live with such greatness. This overpowers his slight aversion for him.

It’s easy for Kalim and Aladdin to become friends. Aladdin is funny and bright, with a knack for socializing since he’s come across so many people from being in such open, unstable living conditions before. Overall, he’s just very easy to slide into conversation with and feel like you’ve known him forever. Kalim is also very extroverted, but in more of a you-will-pay-attention-to-me-now forceful kind of way. Like Jamil, Aladdin is one of the few people who doesn’t tire out from Kalim’s constant energy & semi-sheltered mindset.

Once they find out their shared extroversion is very compatible, Kamil and Aladdin talk nonstop. Aladdin is a natural storyteller, and loves sharing about all his experiences from his childhood. He had to be very independent and willing to defy authorities in order to secure his survival, while also helping all the other orphans and street rats obtain food and shelter as much as he could. Kalim finds this extremely admirable. To him, Aladdin is almost like a literal prince - he rose from nothing and now is thriving at the prestigious Night Raven College. Also, he seems to have turned out fairly normal for someone who suffered so many hardships as a child.

But evidently, the closer the get, the more Kalim realizes Aladdin is not as normal as he makes himself out to be. His traumas from his youth have and are still affecting him, and once Kalim sees this different, more somber side of Aladdin, he becomes desperate to help him any way he can. He first takes him on a “date.” This isn’t meant to be romantic, just a nice all-expenses-paid trip to give Aladdin something nice.

Jamil is surprised because this is the first time Kalim has ever thought about anyone other than himself. But then, once the “dates” keep happening, Jamil realizes there’s more between them than just Kalim “being nice.” Things might escalate between them both, and while the final trigger for Aladdin was Kalim’s little acts of kindness, there had been something clear between them since the beginning.

Vil & Snow White

This sort of piggybacks off the headcanons I wrote here.

Snow White is sweet and pure of heart, a girl who doesn’t fully realize when someone might be taking advantage of her. She is gentle and sweet when she talks to you, but also doesn’t mind keeping to herself for long periods of time. On the other hand, Vil is vain and proud, constantly needs attention, and keeps his own appearance as his top priority. He always makes sure his connections are up to his own beauty standards too, and if Snow White enters his social circle, this includes her. Fortunately, there’s not much for him to do, because she is already extremely beautiful.

Vil takes interest in her because of her beauty. He feels a bit threatened by it in the beginning, but every time he talks to her, she always, always acts like the nicest, most genuine human being he’d ever met. He gets a little frustrated because he wants to hate her for being so much more beautiful than him, but she’s so ridiculously precious.

Snow White doesn’t mind Vil much. Like with everyone, it’s basically impossible for her to view him in a bad light, and she respects him as Pomefiore’s dorm leader. That being said, he’s not a major interest for her - she has a very tight-knit circle of 3 or 4 girl friends who she spends most of her time with.

Their interactions are usually initiated by Vil. Half the time, it’s because he can’t understand how she’s so nice all the time, so he tries to draw out a negative reaction from her.

But with enough time spent together, the opposite effect happens. Snow White develops a small crush on him. She starts getting flustered whenever he talks to her, and even more fidgety and precious - and even more, starts picking up his little mannerisms and habits. She sometimes points out whenever she notices something’s changed in his appearance.

Then, it’s Vil’s turn to feel flustered. She noticed. She notices whenever he does his hair differently, or when he paints his nails a new color, or when he wears a new arrangement of jewelry. He’s taken aback when his own heart starts fluttering whenever he’s around her, and soon he drops his mission to find fault with her and refocuses his attention on trying to avoid her. He has no time for falling in love.

But now Snow White is the one nervously trying to get his attention. And he's fallen so head over heels for her, he can’t not interact with her - and would feel too bad if he was mean to her. For a while, there’s a lot of tension between them, and Vil feels hideously awkward. He hates it. So he tries to finally confess, as slyly as he can.

Snow White isn’t very good at reading between the lines, but Vil isn’t very good at being subtle when he’s struck by so much emotion - so their feelings for each other come to light very quickly. There isn’t much verbal communication between them when they “confess,” though - Snow is too shy and Vil can’t admit anything unless he’s not being serious. But, if they do establish that they love each other, their relationship would be stable and warm from both parties.

[kookingtae]

mind if i chip in about the introvertednsss of both oc and jk? i don’t mean to step on anyone’s toes i just wanna chime in on the discussion because i love fiy analyses 😅

i have to strongly disagree with the take that oc is MORE introverted than jk. i just think that they both demonstrate an attribute of introvertedness in different ways. this attribute of introvertedness being ‘reserved’. like you both said, on the surface jk is textbook introvert and obviously we can see that oc is textbook extrovert. However, jk would never have seen himself open up to ANYONE about his personal issues because he instantly has his guard up just as much as oc would have never seen herself giving that much of her self to anyone emotional either. in this way, what you see is what you get with jk, you can tell from the fact that he keeps to himself that he very obviously would never open up to a stranger and you could assume it would take a long time for him to open up personal information to someone he is close with. and with oc, she may be loud and outgoing, but you can tell she her lifestyle is an outlet to deal with issues she’s been compressing.

both oc and jk were to some degrees emotionally unavailable... that is until they met eachother. slowly but surely, oc thought she was breaking down jk’s walls and getting him to open but simultaneously and subconsciously, jk was also thawing oc’s icey interior too. so yes i agree she displayed characteristics of introvertedness but she was not more introverted than jk just introverted in a different way. extroverted on the inside but introverted on the outside. maybe even say she was an ambivert? whereas jk was introverted both inside and out!

i love fiy and i’ve said this before but i’ve also been here since 2016.the maturing of the relationship has literally been like fine wine in a cellar 😌

so based off of the most basic definition of introversion/extroversion, oc is a textbook extrovert. she recharges and gains her energy from being around others, whereas jungkook needs to be alone in order to rest and recharge. they are VERY different in this aspect; oc doesn’t need to be, and quite frankly doesn’t WANT to be, alone. she is constantly surrounded by her friends and relies on them for transportation, a place to live, etc. and she thrives in social settings. she’s extremely outgoing and likes to have fun, and in result a lot of people like being around her bc of that, so she never even gets an opportunity to be alone unless she goes out of her way to do so (like in ch 1 where she had to physically HIDE in order to get some privacy). being constantly around people, she’s able to distract herself from dwelling on thoughts of the past, and being in such a wild social group where something is always happening, she’s able to escape her darker emotions without having to address them. quite frankly, her friends don’t even know she HAS these deeper and darker emotions bc she’s gotten so good at being able to put up a front and mask them. she doesn’t want to open up to ANYBODY, not even her closest friends.

jungkook, on the other hand, does NOT have a problem opening up to people he’s close to. that being said, he’s not close to people by his own choice. only his best friend knows the true extent of his feelings towards his family, bc that’s the only person jk feels close to. if he were to make another close friend, he would eventually open up to them in due time. THIS is where jk and oc differ when it comes to opening up. jk is only close to one person, whereas oc is close to a lot of people. based on this, jk is an introvert and oc is definitively an extrovert, she just doesn’t open up to anybody. this is most likely due to her past more than anything rather than an introvert/extrovert thing.

ahhhhh THANK U for the well thought-out and insightful ask, i love discussing fiy and their complex personalities 😭♥️ i appreciate u sm!!!

[dead-fandom-society]

Contrary to popular belief, Gregory House is not an INTJ, Here’s Why: An Analysis.

I spewed this out at 1AM, so apologies for any mistakes. I’ve been thinking about his character for a while, and I finally got around to actually doing somewhat of an analysis.

TLDR: House’s cognitive functions show him to be more likely an ENTP than an INTJ.

We all know and love (or possibly hate, I don’t know) the 8-season medical drama, House MD, which follows the manic and drug addicted physician, Gregory House, and his unconventionally brilliant methods for chasing zebras while circling the drain. House is meant to be portrayed as a modern day, medical version of Sherlock Holmes— he is a prickly and arrogant genius with a penchant for solving puzzles. The personality type of Sherlock Holmes has been long debated as whether he is a judger or a perceiver, as has the personality type of House, one incarnation of the infamous mastermind Holmes. In this essay, I will analyze the personality type of Gregory House and outline reasons supporting the fact that he is not the type that he is widely regarded as.

First and foremost, House is a genius. Due to stereotypes surrounding the INTJ type, any character in the media who is portrayed as being smart, antisocial, and logical is most of the time typed automatically— and incorrectly— as an INTJ. Two examples would be obviously Holmes, and the subject of this essay, House. Due to House’s mastermind personality and quick, logical thinking, he is often dubbed an INTJ, akin to Holmes (the irony in this is that Holmes isn’t even an INTJ, he’s closer to an INTP, but that’s not the point here). There are many misconceptions due to simply the fact that he is smart and good at solving puzzles. This essay is going to focus on typing more than stereotyping to get a better look at the truth.

On the topic of his type, House is definitely an intuitive (N) and a thinker (T). He likes to come up with possibilities more than focusing on what’s right in front of him and concrete, hence why he works in such a specialized field of medicine. Usually, if a person has a high fever and a sore throat, the typical doctor will immediately think strep or tonsillitis. The typical doctor will think common, simple possibilities, whereas House immediately jumps to the rarest conditions he can think of. This is akin to the dominant Ne function, also known as Extroverted Intuition. We see in nearly every episode that House likes to brainstorm, usually using a whiteboard, about possibilities. He likes to share his ideas with others before eventually coming to an epiphany. His final diagnosis usually comes to him randomly, after the thought is set off like in a “lightbulb” moment. His ideas are spontaneous and often outlandish.

The hunch that House’s dominant cognitive function is Ne is also supported by the methods he uses to diagnose and treat patients. Firstly, he often comes up with extremely creative and inventive ideas to diagnose a disease after nothing else has worked. Instead of using the conventional MRI or blood test, House will often experiment on the patient by pushing their body to a limit in some way, elaborately tricking them, etc. in order to find the underlying condition. When he is faced with a roadblock, he is creative in finding his way around it. He is impulsive and his methods are often outlandish, which also supports the fact that he is a perceiver and not a judger. Judgers typically like to plan things out, while perceivers are spontaneous and are more prone to act on impulse.

Another fact about his character that leads to the selection of Ne for his dominant function lies in the fact that he is an extrovert. Contrary to popular belief due to his misanthropic outlook and general distaste when it comes to interacting with people, House thrives when he is with company. His character needs it, which is part of the reason why he needs his team. He needs someone to bounce his ideas off of, which is why when his team isn’t around, he is often seen consulting Wilson or Cuddy to simply share his ideas with them and look for feedback, which indicates dominant Ne. Bouncing his ideas off of people for feedback is crucial to his method, and he wouldn’t be able to solve his puzzles as effectively without it. He is at his peak when he is with company. He needs company, and he needs someone to bounce ideas off of, which is characteristic of extroverted intuition. Not to mention, he will talk to anyone that is around him if he’s not alone—he’s not shy, to say the least. Although his character dislikes people and is constantly shown to think they are all “idiots,” he thrives when with company. He is often mistaken for an introvert due to his distaste for people, but his “introversion” is rooted in his past and current problems that resulted in major trust issues. He is antisocial because he is depressed and traumatized, not because he necessarily does better alone. If it weren’t for his past, he would be seen as a more typical extrovert. Being antisocial doesn’t necessarily equate with being an introvert.

Let’s talk stereotypes for a bit. House is prone to arguments, there’s no doubt about that. He often says whatever is on his mind to whoever will listen, simply for shock value and effect in a conversation. This is stereotypical to dissenter/debater types like ENTP. When he does argue with someone, he is quick to his point and logical, and he often uses creative metaphors to support his points— another characteristic of dominant Ne that is often seen in ENTP.

As mentioned before, House is also a thinker. This is obvious. He never acts based on his feelings, and in fact, he is often shown to not care for feelings at all. He acts purely on logic— while it is impulsive, it is based on facts that he knows rather than “gut” feelings. He always has an explainable reason behind his outlandish methods, which supports the fact that he is clear-cut facts over feelings— a reason why there is the recurring inner conflict with his character and religion. House has to find a rational explanation for everything, and when he does, it is clear that he did not take his feelings into account when formulating the aforementioned explanations. He always has a reason that he can back up. His secondary function is most likely Ti, introverted thinking.

His logical thinking and search for truth is also crucial to him solving his medical “puzzles,” and unlike in an INTJ, is often the second step to his method. In introverted intuitive types like INTJ, the subject looks at the main problem before brainstorming solutions, whereas extroverted intuitive types like ENTP brainstorm a bunch of possibilities for what the problem could be before coming up with reasoning and solutions for them. Think of a tree: an INTJ (dominant Ni, secondary Te) starts with the big picture, the trunk of the tree, and works upwards brainstorming other ideas that eventually branch out into possible solutions. An ENTP (dominant Ne, secondary Ti), however, starts with the branches and works their way towards the trunk. This is seen in House— he starts with a bunch of ideas and then narrows them down to one solution as he discovers more information.

House’s tertiary function is Fe, extroverted feeling. Tertiary Fe is the function that allows its user to connect with others and be able to read them, in a sense. Tertiary Fe often includes “social strategizing,” which can be summed up as the ability to “read” a social situation, understand how others feel, and use it to an advantage. Once again, although he exhibits antisocial tendencies, House is very good at reading people, and he is very persuasive when need be. House does this with his patients. He picks up on small clues about a person— whether it be the way they move their fingers, or they way they do their hair— and uses it to sum up the patient’s entire life and motives. Once he has assumed enough about a person, he uses what he has picked up about their lifestyle to aid in his diagnosis, and to manipulate them. House has demonstrated multiple times that by using his knowledge of the patient’s lifestyle, he can conclude things about their personalities and motives, and he can often pick up on their feelings towards a certain situation and use those feelings to persuade and manipulate the patient into a treatment that they initially refused.

Lastly, is the inferior function, which in House’s case, would be Si (introverted sensing). In a subject with dominant Ne, inferior Si manifests itself as resistance to conformity, which is something that we definitely see in good old Dr. House. His inferior introverted sensing prevents him from being satisfied with obeying rules, as we see a lot in his unconventional methods that often land him in trouble with the hospital’s administration, or even the law. House’s Si never developed fully, which leaves him with the refusal of settling down and obeying societal norms or set rules. He just doesn’t care, and often questions or argues the reasoning behind the rules that keep him from doing whatever. Subjects with inferior Si often are eccentric in their ways of life, as is House. He has trouble with rules and set boundaries, and he would rather do whatever the fuck he wants, and while being aware of the rules, he simply disregards them in favor of his own interests. He is also incredibly reckless and has no regard for possible consequences he may end up facing. He is also never seen doing anything that doesn’t interest him, and he tends to only focus on things that he is passionate about.

In conclusion, although Dr. Gregory House is often typed as an INTJ due to his knack for solving puzzles, his character is much deeper than that and his type ends up aligning more with that of an ENTP. I’ll leave this open to discussion: what do you, my imaginary followers, think about his type?

[doctorgerth]

Im so excited about this match ups! I would love to get romantic one! (I actually set alarm clock to dont miss it xD) My name is Veronica. Im 20yo straight girl. I have brown messy hair and green eyes i also have a lot of tattoos and im a bit chubby^^ Im also Artist. :) Im ENTP in MBTI personality test. about my personality: Im kind of sarcastic but i have good sense of humor. Im very loyal to my dearest and im very protecting to the people i love!

Omg, the fact that ppl go that far just to get a request from me is truly baffling! 🥺🥺 Well, I’m glad you were able to get a request in, love! Thank you and I truly hope you enjoy your matches 🥰

Your match is...

Sanji (ENFJ)

Sanji was obviously wooed by you when you two first met despite not knowing anything about you. He shamefully couldn’t prevent the nosebleeds from your beautiful green eyes and curvaceous body. He also never thought about tattoos much before until he met you, but god is he a sucker for them on you! They make you look so bad ass and sexy, he can;t help but to stare at them or to trace them when he’s holding you close. It honestly was nearly impossible for him to even have a conversation with you at first just because he was too awestruck by your beauty. Thankfully, he’s been able to get over himself (at least a little), because getting to know you and falling love with you has been one of the greatest blessings in his life! Unfortunately for him, your sweet personality and loving heart makes you all the more beautiful to him, so the nosebleeds still happen every now and then lol 

You two share a lot of similarities but also bring plenty of differences to the table in order to make the relationship exciting! For starters, you two are both extroverted and enjoy the company of others. This proves beneficial as he comes from a crew (family) that loves to spend lots of time together and have lots of parties! So that gives you the ability to thrive and form relationships with the people who mean the most to him. You two are also extremely creative, you with your art and Sanji with his cooking. He embraces self-expression as he is the biggest fan of all your work! He keeps every piece you make him and hangs them up in his room and kitchen, little reminders of you throughout the day! 

Sanji had to take some time to get accustomed to your sarcasm (even tho he’s pretty sarcastic himself) but he’s just constantly worried about making you happy and doing the right things, so when you’re a little teasing and sarcastic, he has a brief moment of panic that he did something to upset you. But once he finally understands your mannerisms, he’s able to partake in some quips with you. Sanji can get pretty sassy! Being so in love with you, Sanji will convince anyone that you’re the funniest person ever! He is always there to laugh at your jokes and his laugh is always so sweet and genuine, making you get butterflies from making your favorite person laugh so much.

Being worried about loyalty from Sanji is understandable in the first phase of the relationship when you’re just starting to get established. Because we know Sanji loves all the ladies. But, the moment he commits himself to you, he’s so invested in loving you, there’s no time for him to really ogle over anyone else! He still respects the ladies of course and he cares deeply for Nami and Robin, but Veronica is his true love!! And nothing or no one can take him away from you, so there’s no room for questioning his love for you! Sanji is extremely protective of you and he definitely can be a bit smothering at times, but it’s all in good nature. He just doesn’t want anyone or anything to harm the person he loves most. He’s always willing to lay his life down for you, despite your protests. He gets a little pouty if you protect him because he’s just that type to think it’s his job to protect you. But he’s of course thankful every time you do so!

Sanji is a sensitive soul, whether he likes to admit it or not. So there are times when he’s a bit over-emotional and unfortunately, emotionally-driven conversations are not your forte. So it takes some time for you to become more empathetic towards Sanji’s feelings since you’re a bit more logical than he is. Sanji also wants to avoid confrontation with you at all costs. He doesn’t like to think there’s something wrong in the relationship or face the fact that he’s upset with you/vice versa. So sometimes he becomes a little passive and won’t tell you if something’s wrong even though you know something is bothering him. This is usually the only things you’ll argue about, so you gotta make Sanji comfortable with communicating through an argument. Just reaffirm that you’re not going to leave him over a small argument and he’ll become more open!

You two have such big hearts for your loved ones and especially each other, so there’s really no room for doubts throughout your relationship. You two can be the cheesiest and “grossest” couple sometimes, but everyone is just truly jealous of how much love is shared between you two. Sanji makes it very obvious that you’re the one for him, even on your bad days, Sanji chooses to love you and only you, every single day. Having you reciprocate is just a dream come true to him!

Other potential suitors:

Kaku (ENTP) - You make him laugh, and honestly, that’s all it took to make him fall helplessly in love with you. In his work life, genuine joy and humor is hard to come by. But you’re able to break that shell of his and remind him of his better days, the kind of life he wishes he could have with you all the time. You’re the type of girl that really makes him want to settle down, which is something he hasn’t thought much about before! Kaku is also extremely loyal to you and knowing he has someone as equally loyal waiting at home for him just really eases his mind. He trusts you with his life!

Sabo (ENTP) - He adores how easy-going and outgoing you are. Being around you is just so comfortable and enjoyable, even in the most social settings. The loyalty and love you have for your loved ones reminds him so much of his self and he just really appreciates it. Sabo is very intrigued by your sarcasm and honestly he probably beats you in being the more sarcastic person in the relationship. He just appreciates that you two can tease each other and have fun with it. Your relationship with Sabo is very relaxed and amusing!

Coby (ISFJ) - Your caring and protective nature over your loved ones really caught his eye in the beginning. He shares the same kinds of passions and values as you, so it was inevitable for him to fall in love with you. Life is pretty stressful for this Marine, so your easy-going nature always helps him to relax. He doesn’t have to try to be anything he’s not around you, you love and protect him with your life and he’s ever thankful and definitely reciprocates!

[oliviatcte]

                            TASK THREE | BIRTHDAYS & ZODIACS

                                   NOVEMBER 24, 1990

“Restless, cheerful, and friendly, Sun in Sagittarius people are generally on the go. They have a love of freedom, and a disdain for routine. Generally quite easygoing, Sagittarians make friends with people from all walks of life. They love to laugh and tease, and get along well with both sexes. Sagittarians have an often blind faith in people, and in the world. Their optimism is infectious, although it can get them into trouble from time to time. These are curious people who love to learn. Their idealistic nature is hard to miss.”

THE SUN (SAGITTARIUS): Your style, your life purpose, your destiny...

What is your character’s drive like and what fuels them? Olivia is incredibly driven. She often grows restless when forced to wait around too long. She has a lot of curiosity about the world around her, and it doesn’t take much for her to throw herself into her work or any new activity. She is fuelled by the unknown — that little voice inside of her, just dying for answers to all of her queries. 

What is most obvious about your character? Her cheerful and friendly disposition is often the first thing that people notice about Olivia. She has a vibrant and goofy personality that offsets the rather serious and analytical side that comes out when she’s on the job.

Who and what kind of people does your character surround themselves with? Olivia likes to surround herself with other friendly and easygoing individuals. Those who have their own aspirations and a natural zest for life. She loves spending time with her family and friends, but she’s always up for meeting new people. 

THE ASCENDING (VIRGO): How the world sees you...

“Those with a Virgo Ascendant are likely to view the world through the lens of mental analysis, with a view toward organization. Typically humble and at times self-effacing, they are likely be more concerned with being useful than being recognized. Virgo Ascendants need to be productive – to be of service somehow – and their chosen career will typically give them the opportunity to best employ their skills. They are likely to be practical, capable and dexterous. They may be very good with facts, figures and details. They may also be quite hard on theirselves because of early childhood experiences, and need to learn to recognize and appreciate their talents.“

In a public setting, would your character be easy to adapt or hesitant wherever they are? In a public setting, Olivia is pretty quick to adapt. She is incredibly perceptive and can easily adjust her behaviour to fit the situation. 

Is your character an extrovert or an introvert? Olivia is definitely an extrovert. She’s typically the first to approach people and start up a conversation. This is especially convenient for her career, as it often forces her into awkward situations. She loves being around other people and feeding off of their energy, though she does appreciate having some time to herself as well.

What qualities do you think people first see in your character? The detective spends a lot of time inside of her own head, analyzing her surroundings and tuning into the people around her. In professional settings, people are often quick to see her intelligence and curiosity. When it comes to social situations, though, Olivia’s warm personality is often the first thing to shine through. 

THE MOON (AQUARIUS): Your habits, reactions, and instincts...

“Moon in Aquarius people are extremely observant. They are life-time students of human nature, loving to analyze why people do what they do. This often stems from a detached--even shy--personality, especially in youth. Whether due to character or conditioning, Moon in Aquarius people often grow up feeling "different". Although rather sociable, they are often loners at heart. Those with the Moon in Aquarius seem to have access to the mysteries of the universe through their inner lives. Their emotional detachment keeps them cool in crises but can make them as remote as a distant galaxy.“

What moment does your character relive, either consciously or unconsciously? Although she doesn’t want to admit it, Olivia is often haunted by her failed relationship. In the back of her mind, she questions whether there was something she should have done differently. She hates that she was so close to living the fairytale life she had always dreamed of, and now she doesn’t know if anyone will ever love her that way again.

How does your character (negatively or positively) adapt to life experiences? Although Olivia is quick to adapt in most situations, certain circumstances have been more difficult for her than others. After calling off the wedding, her first instinct was to flee New York City, worried that all of the places and people she had come to love would soon be tainted by the breakup. While most of the time, she faces things head on, Olivia’s likely to avoid these more emotional topics.

What facts would your character conceal? Olivia is pretty open about most things, apart from her career and failed relationship. Since relocating to Mystic, she has made sure to prevent the contamination of evidence by claiming to be a writer. Otherwise, the woman is pretty much an open book.

THE VENUS (CAPRICORN): Your attractions and your love life...

“Venus in Capricorn people will try to win your heart by displaying self-control, presence of mind, and responsible behaviour. These lovers want you to know they are goal-oriented, witty, savvy, and controlled. Nobody can get the best of them. They want you to see just how competent they are. They like some measure of predictability in their relationships as they are cautious in love. Venus in Capricorn men and women project an aura of competency and their loner-like behaviour can be attractive, in a cool way. They don’t go gaa-gaa over love, or at least they don’t express as much. Their lovers may complain that Venus in Capricorns are a little too practical and deliberate. Certainly, they can come across as lacking in warmth and spontaneity. Truth is, they can be rather romantic souls who yearn for a partner to share their lives with.“

What kind of hobbies does your character have and why do they enjoy them? Although Olivia isn’t a journalist like her father, she does enjoy writing. One day, if she’s ever successful enough in her field, she would love to come out with a book of her own. She is also a huge plant lady and loves tending to them on a daily basis. It gives her a sense of responsibility and allows her to start her morning on the right foot. As somebody who is incredibly organized, Olivia also loves using her planner and making practical, yet creative spreads. 

What does your character find attractive, either in people or in their own possessions? She is definitely most attracted to goal-oriented people. She loves hearing about others’ passions and being able to see them thrive. Having a good sense of humour and being able to carry an intellectual conversation are also high on Olivia’s list.

How does your character (negatively or positively) demonstrate their affection? Olivia isn’t one for flashy displays of affection. Instead, she typically shows love for her partner in other ways. Whether it’s through gift giving, touch, or even opening up about the deepest parts of herself. You’ll know she’s crazy about you if she ever decides to write you a poem.

How does your character fall in love? Do they jump into relationships, or take slow, measured steps? Describe their behaviours and actions if you’d like. Olivia isn’t always the most self-aware. It takes her ages to even realize that the other person is interested. Due to past experiences, she is rather slow to fall in love. But once you’ve captured her heart, you’ll definitely know it.

THE MARS (TAURUS): Your strifes, temperament, and passions...

“’Slow and steady wins the race’ could easily be a motto for Mars in Taurus. These goal-oriented people are not known for their speed, but their staying power is tremendous. Generally calm and easygoing people, Mars in Taurus natives can have powerful tempers when they’re overly provoked. They generally don’t fly off the handle as quickly as others, however. Mars in Taurus people value strength and stability. They are driven by security and an especial fondness for personal possessions. Most are not afraid to work for what they want, and there is an overall patience to this position of Mars. If it takes a few years to achieve their goals, so be it.”

What does your character want with every fiber of their being? If Olivia could only have one goal in life, it would be to figure out what happened to her childhood best friend. The mystery haunts her every day of her life, and is such a big reason for the person she is today. Aside from finding these answers, her other goal is self-fulfillment. She wants to be happy and find somebody to spend the rest of her life with. 

What will your character do to get what they want? How far will they go? Unfortunately, Olivia would go to great lengths for the answers she’s seeking. Even if it puts her in dangerous circumstances. She is always trying to be a little better and pushing herself a little further, so it wouldn’t surprise me if she went to the ends of the Earth to try and meet her goals.

What makes your character see red? What makes their blood boil? The one thing that really bothers Olivia is when people don’t take her seriously. She’s worked hard to be where she is today, and it hurts her to receive such unexciting cases or to be mocked by non-believers. All she wants in this world is to make a difference and she hates when people try to stand in her way. 

On a symbolic level, what battles has your character lost and what wounds have they suffered? Although she doesn’t like to show it, Olivia has definitely suffered. As a child, she went through a lot after her friend/neighbour’s abduction. There was so much guilt knowing that she hadn’t done anything, and knowing that it could have been her or her brother. She has also experienced a lot of heartache after the ending her engagement. And to make matters worse, she finds it hard to be respected in her field.