i’ve made this post before but like no WONDER karkat was so special in my heart as a dysfunctional teen bc he rly captures a certain flavor of self loathing which is just like being so frustrated with yourself you want to explode that was absolutely something i experienced as an undxed adhd teen w basically no resources to manage it.
like past you is an idiot asshole who fucked you over, future you as a sanctimonious bastard you’re fucking sick of hearing about, seriously, fuck that guy. just constantly wanting to take yourself by the throat and throttle yourself like bart simpson bc you feel incapable despite your best most desperate efforts to stop fucking yourself over. karkat rly did capture it
does that mean smg3 has hidden talents beside arts and crafts? since Four has different set of skills
Lets just say-
Three has unique skills and talent from the opposite side of Four's.
He's gained knowledge of knowing the meme cycle (/ref to the episode where three explains to four since he doesn't know wtf a "meme cycle" is)
I found it interesting for three to manage his own time and also his goals.
He became a psychiatrist and started a show about it
He's a certified forklift (similar to four's)
He tried twitch/youtube streaming for once in a while just to gain views and followers (for money as mentioned before on the oldest episodes he's been tired of playing as the villain and that he could barely even afford to pay rent or even food)
He's had his own agenda of selling/buying stuffs to afford.
(10th year anniversary episode) is where he also is the one to mysteriously comes and buys from people in the dark web (also the reason why he has alot of weapons to stuff on)
He even plays like a role of a dad whose like a househusband (or housewife) to eggdog.
He knows how to cook
He's been the one who ALSO decorated four's room. (TWICE- by counting "smg4 are you okay?" And "the new castle") who has a SENSE OF STYLE.
He even managed his own schedule by when to work or even what to do to his own life. (Beauty sleep counts per mentioned)
He even saved up to build a cafe. To actually start selling to get even more money from it.
I mean even tho he's really bad at making meem contents and is often called cringe, atleast he has the purpose to actually do whatever he wants from his life (not only that. Being a dad to eggdog even counts that he's a certified parent role who owns a job)
In this au he could also knows how to stitch clothes or even make one (or even also design)
(Quick back from my school, we were taught how to stitch and sew clothes. Or even make one, we also have the time and effort to design how or what the fabric of the cloth would be or what it would look like)
Three gained passion to use his design and sew/stitching skills (in the present 2nd chapter of BR AU he did tried his best to stitch it. But since he's hurrying it too much he ends up getting pricked by the kneedle)
(But it his hat turned out great in the end of the final product)
Allah’s name Al-Hakam— The Judge, The Giver of Justice, The Arbitrator— occurs on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who always delivers justice, in every situation, to everyone. Al-Hakam never wrongs anyone and is never oppressive, He is the only true judge; no one can overturn His judgment and no one can ever appeal His decree!
The Giver of Justice, The One Who Arbitrates
Hakam comes from the root haa-kaaf-meem, which refers to the attribute of judging, being wise, passing a verdict, and preventing or restraining people from wrongdoing.
This root appears 210 times in the Quran in 13 derived forms. Examples of these forms are hakama (to judge), al-hukm (the command, wisdom, judgement), hikmah (wisdom), and Ahkamu (Most Just).
Linguistically, hakam and hakeem are from the same root; hakam is a verbal noun and emphasizes the act of delivering justice whereas hakeem refers to the essential nature of the possessor of wisdom. Al-Hakam refers to the totality of Allah’s power to judge and arbitrate with perfect justice and immense mercy, which cannot be compared with the judging and arbitrating of any other created being.
Al-Hakam Himself says: Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book explained in detail? [Quran, 6:114]
The best of judges
Al-Hakam deals with all the affairs of creation— isn’t that amazing? He beautifully says: All those who are in the heavens and the Earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory). [Quran, 55:29]
Al-Hakam makes certain deeds lawful and other deeds unlawful; He instructs us to do certain things and prohibits us from doing others. He has complete legislative power and His discree can’t be overturned by anyone, because He says: His is the creation and His is the command. [Quran, 7:54].
Whatever Al-Hakam legislates for us is never burdensome and never unfair. He laid down the perfect rules to protect the rights of everyone— men and women, the righteous and the sinner, the believer and the unbeliever.
Beautiful justice
When someone converts to Islam, Al-Hakam forgives all of his previous sins and evil deeds. A man called Amr came to the Prophet Muhammad and said, Give me your right hand so that I may give you my pledge of loyalty. The Prophet stretched out his right hand. Amr withdrew his hand. The Prophet said: What has happened to you, O Amr? He replied, I intend to lay down a condition. The Prophet asked: What condition do you intend to put forward? Amr said, That Allah forgives my sins. The Prophet said: Didn’t you know that converting to Islam erases all previous sins? [Muslim] This is the beautiful justice of Allah ‘azza wa jall. Alhamdulillah ‘alaa ni’matul Islam— Praise be to Allah for the blessing of Islam.
How Can You Live by This Name?
1. Trust in Al-Hakam at all times.
Take comfort in the fact that even if people are unjust, you will get your justice from Al-Hakam! Don’t despair, and fully rely on His judgment. Al-Hakam says: Follow what has been revealed to you, and be steadfast until Allah’s judgment comes. He is the Best of Judges. [Quran, 10:109]
2. Be motivated to do good deeds.
Al-Hakam is wise. He is the ultimate Judge, and He decreed that you don’t have to bear the sin of another. You’ll never ever be wronged by Al-Hakam; you’re never punished for more than the sin you commit, nor will any good deed go without a reward.
This is the justice-system of Al-Hakam: Whoever brings a good deed shall have ten times the like thereof to his credit, and whoever brings an evil deed shall have only the recompense of the like thereof, and they will not be wronged. [Quran, 6:160]. Let this motivate you to take each chance to do a good deed; benefit from your health, wealth and free time by using them wisely.
3. Make the Quran and sunnah your guides.
You should take the Quran and the sunnah for guidance in all matters, in all areas in your life. How many people refer to non-Islamic legislations only when it comes to divorce, inheritance, and the like? You should make the Quran and sunnah your guidance between right and wrong in everything you do, to guide you in your personal life, your community, your society, your interactions with others, your business, etcetera.
4. Remember Al-Hakam and stand up for the truth.
Remind yourself that you will stand before Him one day to be judged by Him. Make this your motivation to mind your actions in this world. Always stand up for truth and justice, even if it’s against yourself. Strive for a positive verdict from the One and only judge.
5. Always be fair and equal in judging others!
Whenever you’re in a position to judge between parties, for example a family affair, always be equal and just. Al-Hakam says: Behold, Allah bids you to deliver all that you have been entrusted with unto those who are entitled thereto and whenever you judge between people, to judge with justice. [Quran 4:58]
6. Never object to the decree of Al-Hakam.
Whenever Al-Hakam decrees something, He does so with perfect wisdom. Never object to the decree of Al-Hakam by complaining about your fate and questioning Him (e.g. oh, why do I have to go through this?) Only people who don’t understand Allah’s names and attributes will question Him, so make it a striving to study al Asmaa ul husnaa.
7. Ask Al-Hakam for protection and guidance.
Ask Allah Al-Hakam to protect you from injustice at the hands of others and ask Him to make you just toward others. Ask Al-Hakam to make you adhere to whatever He’s legislated for you.
O Allah, Al-Hakam, we know You are the Perfect Judge. Aid us to adhere to your legislation in our daily lives, make us of those who are equal and just to others and of those who always stand up for the truth. Protect us from the injustice of others, adorn us with reliance upon You and Your justice at all times, ameen!
I hope this ain’t too much a kdkfkf but for Mirror and Soren?
SUNSHINE - Early bird or night owl?
HONEY - What is their best trait?
BUTTERSCOTCH - Would they have tumblr?
Definitely not too much 💙
SUNSHINE - Early bird or night owl?
Soren is an early bird. He has one of those alarm clock radios, and he always wakes up to the 5:00 AM news. Listens to the news while dressing up and making himself a cup of caf or tea and then listens to music while having his breakfast. Is at work at 7:00 AM sharp. He has done this same routine for like 40 years at this point.
Mirror is....definitely a night owl, if these are the options. The more accurate version is that he just kinda works on his own schedule and circadian rythm. Most likely he is sleeping around 4 PM. Otherwise it doesn't matter if you knock on his mancave office door at 10 PM or 4 AM, he is awake.
HONEY - What is their best trait?
With Mirror, the attention to detail. He notices even the smallest things and is able to have his work (he's the Senior Communications Officer of the Coruscant Guard) be near flawless because of that. There's nothing that slips by him, and he is able to recognise people and other things from very minute things, like the certain way they write even one letter. Of course he is in general a very friendly person, even if he keeps to himself most of the time.
With Soren, definitely the way he refuses to be quiet about things. He is very dismayed about how many people around him, even the people he works with, are swept into a very Imperialist mindset, or how they treat other people worse than them, like the clones, but he is over 60, has had his job as the Senate Guard for decades now, and he is not going to keep his mouth shut when people around him start to spew garbage. He has nothing to lose, but many other people do. You aren't going to silence this old man. He isn't scared of you.
BUTTERSCOTCH - Would they have tumblr?
Mirror absolutely. Oh he would be meeming around constantly and then drop a long post about something very niche out of the blue one Monday. He would love it here.
Soren, no. He knows how to use technology and social media, but he isn't really interested in it. He does listen to when Saga explains tumblr memes to him and laughs every time, though. Also says things like skill issue and it was their turn in the blender unironically now.
cerberus corp has been watching ok jangmi. some of the public has dubbed them aura because of combat specialism gifted by a robbery gone wrong. having been an extra ordinary since 2010, they're doing a good job at hiding their vulnerability against ranged attacks. when they aren't working their day job as a personal trainer, they are fond of bullet journaling and are never seen without their vintage photo of a stranger gifted by her mother. at first glance, they seem protective & empathetic, though their close friends know them to also be obsessive & vindictive. they consider themself a vigilante.
name ok jangmi.
nicknames meems ( used in her "normal" life ). aura ( her alias ).
age thirty1.
date of birth 01 APR 92 @ 0652.
zodiac ☼ aries, ☾ pisces, ↑ taurus ( western ). monkey ( chinese ).
place of birth brooklyn, new york.
current residence brooklyn, new york.
gender demigirl.
pronouns she / they, though there's no actual preference & she refers to herself as she most often.
sexuality pansexual & panromantic.
occupation personal trainer.
faceclaim jeon jongseo.
height 167cm ( ~ 5' 5" )
tattoos a red & black dragon that takes up the majority of her upper right arm & spreads across half her chest. ( visual ).
piercings three lobe & one cartilage on left ear, three lobe, one anti-tragus, one daith, & one industrial on right ear. ( respective visual, visual ).
distinguishing features charming smile, monolid eye shape, sharp cupids bow.
positive traits protective, empathetic, warm.
negative traits obsessive, vindictive, stubborn.
labels / tropes the tsundere caretaker.
likes journaling, flowers / plants, all forms of art, thunderstorms, cats & other fluffy animals, cooking, sweets, the smell of rain, working out, sleeping on sheets fresh out of the dryer, discovering new ( good ) novels, rpg / story driven games, comfy clothes / androgynous fashion, puzzles ( mainly crosswords ).
dislikes being told what to do, dust, going to the doctor, the feeling of corduroy, personal space not being respected, lies, not being able to help people, seeing fingerprints on surfaces, pork, the feeling of being rushed, popcorn kernels getting stuck in her teeth, people talking over her.
fears being unable to protect her loved ones & those who deserve protection, failing her parents ( again ).
hobbies bullet journaling, writing short stories & poetry, reading, making floral arrangements, working out.
habits chews on her lips & cheek, shadow boxes when she has nothing else to focus on bc she has difficulty sitting still.
002. EXTRA ORDINARY
near death experience…
for some context, jangmi's mother was a taekwondo instructor while her father taught judo. growing up, the two often nagged jangmi to partake in their lessons, both of them believing it best if their child had self defense skills & while jangmi appreciated it, she did what most kids do: refuse to take their lessons seriously, doing the bare minimum just to keep them off her back ( while pairing it all with lots of groaning and eye rolling ).
on jangmi's eighteenth birthday, them and their friends sneak into a popular & busy club using fake IDs. it's the most fun they've had in years and the few glasses of alcohol finally silence the warnings she hears from her parents. the stuff their parents worry about.. that doesn't happen to them --- or rather, it hasn't until the group are walking home.
their group is approached by another, hooded figures demanding whatever cash they have on hand & their valuables. being her mother's child ( and perhaps with the help [?] of some liquid courage ), jangmi immediately jumps into action, taking on the role of protector and granting their friends the chance to escape. the bad men are angry with jangmi and blame her for allowing their cash cow, her rich friend, to escape them. they also think she needs to be taught a lesson for the disrespect her mouth has tossed their way in the process.
the next hour --- maybe longer, jangmi isn't sure how much time has passed --- is grueling & painful and no matter how much she tries to fight back, none of her parents' lessons are coming to her and she's left for dead, eventually found by a homeless person hoping for a reward from the nearly deceased's family.
while jangmi isn't entirely sure why their powers are what they are, she believes it might be because all they thought about as they laid there atop the trash was that they refused to die. refused to let those.. men ( derogatory ) win and when she was wins her second chance, she'll become the embodiment of the lessons her parents wished to bestow upon her, as both an apology & out of the respect she hadn't truly paid them until now.
power…
jangmi's power is combat specialism, which grants them the ability to become an innate combat and fighting genius. it wasn't something she could control in the beginning, her brain forcing her body to move in ways it wasn't used to often resulted in injuries like pulled muscles, sprains, breaks, etc. it also drained her stamina significantly, often rendering her immobile for days until she was able to recharge.
upon her realisation of all this, jangmi went to her parents for help and, while keeping away from actual combat, asked them to teach her the best ways to train both mind and body through research, meditation, breathing, and physical exercise. on her own, they trained meticulously until they were able to better build their body to keep up & implement her power, training, and knowledge to work for, rather than against, her.
drawbacks / vulnerabilities…
their biggest vulnerability is that she's rendered useless against anything ranged, especially considering their power has a strong emphasis on close quarter combat. the same can be said against anyone who is impervious to physical attacks. and going back to the whole anything ranged thing, ranged weapon proficiency isn't something she's picked up either. while the men who attacked them didn't use it, the "boss" of the group was carrying a gun & jangmi believes that the intense fear she developed of them following her nde is somewhat, if not entirely, responsible for their issues with ranged weapons.
jangmi's stamina is also still something of a problem, albeit it doesn't become an issue they truly notice unless they fight a high number of enemies. she's always starving after using it, though, no matter how few or many people she uses her ability on.
(if applicable) cerberus corp…
while not affiliated with cerberus corp, they were approached by them once for recruitment. it was a standard interaction, and her answer was an immediate, and hard, absolutely not. and while jangmi would say there was no real reason as to why they refused the offer, many factors played a part. the biggest reasons being:
1. their absolute hatred for being told what to do.
2. being a vigilante allows her to toe the line between hero & villain, acting on the innate "good" and "bad" that exists in everyone; which also brings about a sense of freedom.
3. their occasional moments of pure, unfiltered rage.
codename…
her codename is aura and it was something they chose themself. while it doesn't directly relate to their ability per se, it's something they're quite fond of. it's the name of a minor deity in greek & roman mythology which means breeze. aura was also described as "as fast as the wind" and something jangmi has always enjoyed is hearing the sound of their fists cutting through the air, so they thought it fit well.
003. EXTRA
--- as i mentioned, their power has a strong emphasis on close quarter combat, hand-to-hand / mixed martial arts being her specialty, but they began training with melees a few years ago. within the last few months, jangmi has finally begun to trust them as an extension of her body and now she's known to carry some with her, they're usually sais or batons as she prefers things that are dull considering they're only things she uses to better pinpoint certain pressure points rather than being things she uses as "weapons".
--- and i know what ur thinking.. why didn't i give her a power that was strictly something hand-to-hand / close quarters related and that's bc i imagine them to be capable of all combat specialism, through the proper training ofc, and like the idea of that mental road block they have thx to trauma being the reason why she hasn't tapped into that at all & isn't even aware it's a thing they could master with ease.
--- i imagine aura wears something like this ( visual ) whenever she's doing her vigilante stuff, which is just something very sleek, black, and tight fit with a hood and mask that gives her both the ability to move freely and the power of anonymity. she also has a holster on each thigh which hold those aforementioned melees.
--- speaking of vigilante stuff, jangmi primarily uses their powers to protect all women, but they'll always protect whoever they think is deserving, too. also, her inability to not see red and go overboard sometimes is exactly why she could never be a hero :///
--- personality wise, jangmi is very soft, warm hearted, empathetic, sentimental, hopeless romantic, etc etc., which is how she was prior to her nde.. but since that attack, they've got what seems like a permanent resting bitch face & finds it very difficult to trust people or let them in. she's also something of an introverted loner, but if you're able to break through her walls, you won't find anyone more loving and loyal.
--- as for first impressions, they can either come off as timid & shy or rude & prickly. it all depends on how they're feeling and how they're approached. ( but again.. real big soft gooey marshmallow in reality ).
--- their signature scent is fragrance 05's spring. the top notes are bergamot, cardamom, & star anise; heart notes are geranium, incense, & lavender; base notes are moss, patchouli, & vetiver.
--- preferred method of transportation is her matte black kawasaki ninja 300, which looks something like this ( visual ).
--- as for their sentimental item ( a vintage photo of a stranger ), it was gifted to them by their mother and was used as a way of curbing the fear they felt at night as a youngin. the two would often look at the photo and share fictional stories about the girl's life, what she might have been doing before the photo was taken & after, what her family was like, etc., and they'd do so until jangmi slipped into a comfortable slumber, so it's the only thing they keep in their wallet like a family photo. [ also if u know what drama i used as inspo for this............... lets be besties pls thx <3 ]
as for connection ideas:
--- roomies? ( past or current )
--- workout partners / clients?
--- someone trying to recruit them?
--- someone who always comes to rain on their parade during their ~activities~?
--- exes? ( good or bad terms )
--- besties? ( full ride or dies or just someone who spends time with them )
--- confidant?
--- fwbs?
--- sparring partners?
--- someone who was trained by one of their parents back in the day? ( or is being trained currently ).
etc. etc.? i'm terrible at coming up with these but just gimme everything pls 🥺👐
You are such a good writer Meem! I love reading whatever you have to say on your blog ❤️🔥 I have to ask, how did you get so good? I love to write but honestly my work is mediocre at best 🥲 and I’m really struggling on how to improve? You got any advice for this anon 😅🙏🏽
Good (insert applicable time of day greeting for you) Anon!
Firstly thank you for your sweet words, however I believe you give me too much credit honestly, but regardless I appreciate your kindness. I am glad you enjoy this blog! Thank You! (I am almost certain this anon has found my third blog with all my writing..the timing hmm..what do you know Anon lmao)
Firstly, You are not a mediocre writer, there is no such thing as a mediocre writer. It is a disservice to yourself to limit your potential with labels like mediocre and it's a disservice to your current and future readers Anon! I won't tolerate such crimes on this blog!!
Truthfully Anon, Read more. Read others writing more. I say this because reading honestly is one of the best tools out there to sharpen and open up the mind. Literature is literally there to help propel us deeper and further into a level of critical thinking that forces you to get that brain churning. That brain churning will also get that pen moving, or at least that is what I have found in my experience.
Reading is what taught me to open up my mind, and then it became so much easier to have the words flow on the page. My mind never feels sharper than after reading a work of writing that has moved me. That caused me to think critically. That sparked in me inspiration.
Keep on reading and keep on writing until you find your voice. Because that is really what writing is. Giving all the parts of yourself and life a voice.
This might be poor advice I apologize Anon, but this is what helped me on my journey with being more fluid and open with my writing. But Anon, If you have a love for writing, you're already there. Or at least to me you are. I hope you soon realize that you are not mediocre and as long as your writing is true to yourself, it is beautiful as is.
I hope this perhaps helped in a way? (hopefully..) if not and you want to talk more about this please don't hesitate to message me Anon! I wish you all the best with your writing and I hope you feel inspired soon!