Not to be That Guy but like.
Am I the only one that can't stop thinking about how Tianlang-Jun says about Luo Binghe that he pretends to be cold-hearted like his mother. The hint of fondness there, the heartache in that utterance.
Like it drives me absolutely insane. Imagining her putting on a front of strength, cold and driven and unrelenting. Why does TLJ say that about her. Did she secretly look for solutions that meant reconciling with demons instead of hurting them when her sect wasn't looking? (I wonder this because I feel like his weird fondness for SQQ would lowkey track if it's connected to the woman he once loved.) Did he mean that she was tasked with basically assassinating him and she fell in love with him instead (re: failed step one)? Did he mean that she was fond and doting in her own way (e.g. conceding he was attractive, paying for his exploits and humoring him)? Did he mean that, like LBH, she thought that power would be the thing to protect her--and that it was disguising a person who was deeply and privately wounded? All four????? I don't need sleep I need a n s w e r s
Did she know about the Huanhua Palace Master's skeevy ass intentions before she met TLJ? Or did those only come to significant light after she fell in love with TLJ? Is that why she never anticipated that level of betrayal, because initially she had no intention of being with anyone romantically? And HHPM just assumed she would be under his thumb forever?? Was she furious at her own indiscretion or did she try to use the pregnancy as a bargaining chip, a way to try to stop the immortals of Cang Qiong Mountain from attacking TLJ (plus the bonus of marriage entrapment no takesies backsies this is where LBH gets it from)? Did she try to use that claim on her to dissuade HHPM from his covetous advances, framing herself as tainted so that she could finally escape? Did she dream of a life by TLJ's side, far away from Cang Qiong Mountain?
Like. Literally every single permutation of what this could mean guts me to hell. Do you ever just cry about tianxi because I--[loud bawling noises]
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The "You have ruined me" Durgetash but with a twist.
Gortash ruined Durge for Bhaal, making them desire something over than death and destruction, making them want something (someone) for themselves. Making them lower their defences around him and inevitably providing Orin an opening to strike (I'm a firm believer Orin shifted into Gortash to get close to Durge).
And Durge ruined Gortash for Bane, making him...dare I say a little bit soft, making him wish to SHARE power and not hoard it all in his steely grasp. Making Gotrash seek an alliance, wanting an equal. Wanting the things for himself, things what contradict what Bane tells him he should seek or want.
In the end they both are worse by that, but in the unexpected way.
Neither Gortash nor Durge are what their gods want them to be. They're traitors, if merely in thoughts, of their goals, their paths, what they were meant to be.
In the end The Absolute plot falls because mortals do what they always do: act by their own will, compromising carefully constructed plan of the gods.
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Gaz and birdie ahhhhhhhhh we love to see it good for him good for her I love it love it love it. Are they the couple who invited everyone over for dinner and then surprise this is our wedding? I mean I can’t see any of the boys having a big wedding. But also just Gaz holding Bug while they’re signing papers and all that?????? My fucking heart.
They are!! They have a small surprise wedding. I think people forget Gaz is as much an agent of chaos as Soap is. So when Birdie suggests they invite everyone over and just spring the wedding on them he's 100% on board. Besides a big wedding doesn't suit either of them, but they also want a little more than just going to the courthouse. I'm gonna write a little bit of both their weddings, because they're both important.
It must be a slow day at the courthouse because you barely have time to sit down before your name is called. Kyle bounces Bug on his hip, keeping the baby entertained while you sort through your documents. It's been a little tricky figuring out the whole dual citizenship thing for the both of you, but hopefully worth it in the end. This isn't the most romantic thing in the world, it sort of makes you rethink your stance on weddings. You glance at Kyle, the way he grins while he talks to your child, you suppose you'd be here eventually anyway.
Kyle grabs your hand when you stand to make sure you're truly alright with just this, and you nod. Reassure him you are. You're not sure if he believes you, but he doesn't have time to ask. You're both taken back into a notary's office, and they drone about legality and consent, while you and Kyle check boxes. It's quick, both of you signing your name on the paper then watching the notary do the same.
"Alright if you go through those doors the judge will finish up," The notary directs. You nod and turn to go, but Kyle grabs your hand.
"You think we could do a two-fer?" He asks. The notary gives him a once over, not amused by his wasting time. Gaz tugs a bundle of papers from his back pocket and sets them on the desk. You see Bug's name neatly penned in at the top and blink up at Gaz. "I'm adopting too, may as well squeeze it in right?" He smiles at you.
"You're adopting your wife's child?" The notary raises her brows, looks over the rim of her glasses at you, "Seems like news to her."
You quickly school the surprise on your face, feeling your smile overtake it. Gaz seems to falter a little, unsure even in the face of your growing excitement.
"I know we haven't really talked about it, but-"
"No," You stop him, and fan your face with your hand to try and stop the happy tears forming on your lash line, "I didn't think you wanted-"
"Didn't think I-" Gaz balks, and pokes Bug's tummy, "This is my kid! Of course I want- Watch." He boosts Bug up a little higher, holds them with both hands to properly look in their face. "Dada, Bug, tell your mum."
Bug reaches out with grabbing hands, gurgling excitedly as Kyle tries not to laugh at them. You know Bug's been making sounds around the house, doing their best with words, but you can't believe Kyle's been coaching them. Well, maybe you can. You feel your whole face scrunch with your smile hearing the babbling "da da da" from your child. Kyle lights up, and turns them back to you proudly. You hear the click of the notary's stamp behind you.
"Sign here please," She tells you, with a sort of bored fondness.
Standing in front of the judge holding Kyle's hand you change your mind. You think this is perfect. Even if you were having a big wedding you'd end up here, the only difference would be a white dress. You'd still kiss your new husband, and you'd still be surprised when he tells you,
"You know, I had an idea for our wedding."
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"I'm so happy you all could make it to this engagement party," You tell your guests. There's only about 15 people, but they all smile warmly at you. "Unfortunately there has been a slight miscommunication," a murmur goes through the crowd, "because this is actually our wedding."
To say chaos ensues is an understatement. Kyle tugs you out of the way of the excited guests, and settles a hand on your stomach. He's been doing that a lot since you told him you were pregnant. He gives you a quick kiss on your forehead before Goose is dragging you off to get changed.
"The caterers are gonna be here in an hour," He yells over the noise, "My mum's passin' out envelopes with your role, so quit panickin' and do what she says."
Your wedding is chaotic and spontaneous. Your guests set up tables and chairs, and put out decorations while your best friend does your hair and makeup. Your mother is thrilled and appalled in equal measure at the fact she was given no prior notice. No one has gifts, and at least three people are in jeans. It's perfectly imperfect in every way that counts. It's yours.
When you walk down the makeshift aisle towards the man that's already your husband in every way that counts, you don't think you ever could have asked for anything better.
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