#cyborg rambles

[cyborgpulsebooks]

actually you know i bitch about shb!thancred a lot and how his whole arc in the expac (as well as in post-hw let’s be real) reduces minfilia to haunting the narrative and also he doesn’t always treat ryne great, BUT,

i would be lying if i didn’t say that his relationship with ryne makes me uh, fucking cry. the fact that his first instinct when he hears that she exists and that she is being locked away and abused by a theocratic dictatorship with the largest military in the world is to go free her as soon as possible no matter the cost makes me cry. the fact that even with all his butthurt and trauma and his flaws he has the presence of mind to eke out some semblance of family with her and urianger makes me cry. the fact that he teaches her how to defend herself first makes me cry. the fact that despite everything he fucking pulls his head out of his ass and learns to relate to her as a real father and child instead of a standin for someone he misses makes me cry. the fact that despite everything ryne keeps him in her life and in her heart makes me cry. thanks for coming to my ted talk

[ahalliance]

how is ETOILES the most normal person out of the French currently HOW DID THAT HAPPEN

[can-i-see-your-passport-please]

Hello girlies I need songs about computers/robots/AI so I can make a playlist and feel sad about it. I have a broad definition of "song about computer" here is what I have so far to show you what I mean by "broad definition"

I will explain any given song if asked

Please take this as an opportunity to recommend me songs about robots and androids and computers and such

[spacechild85]

I have THOUGHTS, man. (Captain Laserhawk spoilers, Laserfrog propaganda/lh)

Can we talk about why Laserhawk decided to go save Bullfrog

I mean of course he would you don't just leave him to die, he's obviously the crew/fan favorite, but let's think about it narratively. Why does Laserhawk want to save Bullfrog?

I feel like the reason is that during the whole VR thing where he was with Alex, and they talked about Bullfrog. Alex said that Bullfrog needed Laserhawk.

But honestly? I think it's a two way street. Laserhawk needs him just as much as Bullfrog needs him. And he realized it at that moment, in the arms of his former lover.

....I want you to think about that. Laserhawk was with Alex, but then the discussion went to Bullfrog quite...quickly. The way he talks about Bullfrog, he seemed really fond of him (The most ridiculous assassin I've ever met in my entire life...also the kindest.") Laserhawk realized Bullfrog was right about vengeance, yes. But there was also an internal realization within him that I dont think was said aloud (except by Alex with the whole "maybe he needs you" if you wanna count that) but is very apparent if you think about it.

We see how much Bullfrog CARES about the people around him, and it's most clear when he tries to get Laserhawk not to make rash decisions in the name of revenge. Usually, Laserhawk never heard him out but at that moment he realized that Bullfrog knew exactly how he was feeling and wanted to help.

Basically, he realized that there was someone out there who cared about him, who truly wanted the best for him and wanted to help him.

There, talking to a fake version of his toxic exe, who time after time made him feel as though he was worthless, a means to an end, he realized he was loved by someone.

And maybe, just maybe...he realized that he loved him back.

IDK maybe I'm just being sappy, but the look of determination that Laserhawk has at the end of Episode 5/Episode 6, it's like he KNOWS what he wanted at that moment. He wanted to see Bullfrog again, he wanted to save him. He wanted to prove to Bullfrog that he listened (finally). He was willing to go to hell and back in order to find him. He finally had someone worth fighting for.

And I think that matters a lot.

[desertduality]

I've been failing at captchas for like 15 minutes someone sedate me

[whatthewyatt]

Franky save me Franky

Screen Shot redraw wip! I'm really digging Dressrosa... Franky oh save me Franky

[glowexxy]

the ai run phase me has awakened

[iliterallydecepticanteven]

Teen Titans 03 AU where Robin mentions offhand that they're getting their funding through Wayne Enterprises and all their gear from Wayne Tech, on behalf of Robin being Batman's sidekick. Cyborg and Beast Boy are confused and suspicious about this and ask Robin point blank why Bruce Wayne, extravagant billionaire playboy and long time eligible bachelor, would be funding them, especially since they aren't in Gotham.

Without missing a beat, Robin replies, "Because Bruce Wayne and Batman are dating. Everyone knows that."

(This is obviously a lie and a running joke Robin has with Alfred but the Titans wholeheartedly believe it. They even tell other people about it and before long Bruce is getting asked by Gotham tabloids if he is actually dating Batman. Bruce is not amused at all.)

[cyborgpulsebooks]

sometimes i think about that one line in post-hw where thancred literally just tells you he’s bi. like. damn, nice

[lil-skelly-bones]

I miss water 7/enies lobby Franky when he was just biting mfs, that’s MY Franky!!

[dittolicous]

More on my One Piece x Pokemon train:

Sanji's Milotic is his Little Princess, even before she evolved. Daddy's little girl. Queen of doing no wrong. It's a good thing she's actually quite well-mannered and sweet, because he'd honestly let her get away with murder.

If her and Gyarados do ever have an egg, Zoro will have a fight to keep Sanji from turning Gyarados into sushi. For now, both are entirely unaware their Pokemon are mated.

Actually imagine one day she finally DOES, Sanji coming across her curled around an egg and losing his ever-loving-shit - immediately calls a crew meeting to find out who DEFLOWERED HIS PRECIOUS BABY GIRL, demanding to see every water type in her egg group (which lbr they wouldn't keep up with that so that would then devolve into a debate over egg grouping and pokemon breeding all while sanji is fuming). of course, except for zoro, everyone else knows who the father but is staying quiet either 1) for the lulz 2) to keep damages down or 3) isnt paying attention (aka luffy). this goes on for a while when suddenly

CRRK CRRK the egg begins to hatch! theres silence on the deck as the new baby burst free, sparkle sparkle sparkle sparkle

its a shiny fucking magikarp

sanjis neck cracks so loud from the speed he turns on zoro, steam pouring out his ears, chopper almost drags him to the infirmary just to check him out

he'd rather kick Zoro's ass

sends him flying off deck bcuz he was napping the entire time

here come the swords!

its mass chaos

poor franky is overworked

once things calm down it turns into a debate on who takes ownership of the magikarp, zoro n sanji feuding like bitter exes divorced thrice over determining custody time for lil timmy

(they end up leaving it in Momo's care as symbol of friendship - he takes very good care of them)

Luffy never just catches Pokemon. He's the Ash, his team is entirely composed of Pokemon that are like ‘his vibes are immaculate’ and join him. There are numerous Pokemon he considers ‘his’ or part of his crew strewn out across the seas, but he never caught them and they stayed behind for one reason or another.

For a good portion of his travels, he didn’t even actually catch them with Pokeballs. He only did so after Marineford, because having them in Pokeballs would've made things easier and safer for them. Still doesn't keep them put away often.

Sanji and Nami are scared of Bug Types, which made getting along with Zoro's Scythor and Usopp's Spinarak difficult at first. They got used to Sythor easier thanks to his less buggy nature, but Spinarak took time. This was not helped by Spinarak constantly trying to get chummy with them only to accidentally scare them.

One incident involved him pulling a Charlotte's Web in the gally, writing a compliment to Sanji in his web (Usopp taught him how to read and write because why not - bored island kids do whatever). Unfortunately, Sanji's horrified screams could probably be heard in Skypiea. Usopp spent hours cleaning all the webbing up and Sanji smoked about three packs that day.

They do eat Pokemon but it's less common compared to regular animals. There are debates that Pokemon just tend to not taste very good regardless of cooking skills, which lends itself to the idea that their powers are somehow connected to the ever nasty Devil Fruit.

Y'know that gag from Pokemon where Brock's own Pokemon would knock him around when he goes girl-crazy? Ya, that but Sanji. His team absolutely takes him down a peg when he gets too fuck-boy.

It's usually his Blaziken, who will just straight up knock him out and carry him away if need be

The only one who doesn't is Milotic and that's because Sanji is her baby just as much as she is his and she wuvs him too much. Spoils him, really

Usopp gets Robin one of those baby slings for her Houndour as a joke but they love it (she puts on matching sunglasses too so he can travel in style)

it's to the point that Chopper gets a little jealous so they have to get him one too

Usopp's Octillary is still a lil shit no matter how much he respects Usopp, so it's not uncommon for her to cover whoever happens to be nearby in either ink or water

her favorite victim is Sanji - she never did forgive him calling her scrawny (even tho it meant they wouldn't eat her)

All of Franky's Pokemon have a star painted or carved somewhere on their body. They like posing with him!

Franky does want a Blastoisite but they haven't had much luck finding one

Brook's Chatot picks up many, many phrases…. unfortunately he, much like Brook, favors the one asking to see panties - the only upside is that he asks everyone regardless of gender

Chatot is not allowed to talk to strangers for totally unrelated reasons

[selfox]

Which snoot?

Ok, so. Me and @kerenitychan were discussing Drakken, specifically the design aspect of him. The man has so many good and interesting attributes! But the thing that kept us puzzled is his boopery snoot. Like... look at it

both are very boopable noses, but which nose is canon to boop???? How to boop101?? Help!

[void-draws]

Robot preds

Especially ones that are as big as a house or smth.

Being lifted up by that gigantic hand and slid into the metallic interior of their mouth, only to be gulped down, and fall into their tank. Gentle lights glowing on the walls of the tank.

I like it when the tank is spacious enough to hold multiple prey without them being squished against eachother.

Just chilling together with a few people/ or alone inside their tank.

Or a few more unwilling scenarios like:

Suddenly being lifted off the ground by a giant robot and gulped down out of nowhere. (Maybe it's for protection or maybe the robot keeps the prey captive)

(If prey is a cyborg or a smaller robot) The prey groans in annoyance, the pred has nommed them out of nowhere once again. The pred excuses that as 'needing their energy' because they're 'low on fuel'. The prey reclines against the walls of the tank, guess they have to wait until the pred lets them out..

[djsherriff-responses]

Dolph did drugs as a kid, why do people not talk about that?

[peppermint-squirrel]

Rain

In a rare pocket of peace between battling bad guys, saving Jump City (if not the world), and a noisy tower, Raven and Cyborg find a moment to just be.

Raven found tranquility in the dead of night, in the heart of a raging thunderstorm.

She hovered, legs crossed, palms planted on her knees, before the sleek glass face of the Tower. Thunder drummed and lightning forked through the belly of the bruised blanket stitched across the sky, turning the glass into liquid moonlight that rippled and danced across her face.

The door to the living room whirred open.

"Rae?"

Cyborg.

"What're you —" A massive yawn interrupted him. She heard his shuffling tread as he entered the living room, felt the last remnants of sleep he hadn't shaken off clinging to him like cobwebs. "What're you doing up so late?"

"Enjoying the weather."

He whistled. "Man," he said, "it's really coming down."

His footsteps stopped, then started again — he was heading into the kitchen.

"I'll be out of your hair in a sec, Raven. I'm just grabbing a snack."

Raven's gaze skated away from the clouds. She spotted his reflection, poised in front of the open refrigerator as he rummaged through it.

"You can stay," she said. Carefully. Cautiously. "If you want to."

She saw him pause, saw his head crane over his shoulder.

She met his gaze in the glass.

It was easy to suppress, to restrain, to stifle (she'd been doing it her whole life) — it was impossible to ignore.

(Oxymorons. Go figure.)

She wanted him to stay.

"Yeah," he said finally, slowly. "Alright." He offered her a crooked grin. "Do you want anything to eat?"

"What're you making?"

"Waffles."

"Figures," Raven said drolly.

"Ah, but not just any waffles," Cyborg continued, his grin stretching. "Toast 'em, slap some pb & j and butter on 'em, and you've got yourself a top-notch waffle sandwich."

"Fascinating."

"And delicious. You in?"

"No. I'm fine."

Cyborg nodded. He turned away, then paused. He turned back. "Tea?"

Raven blinked. "I thought we were out."

He turned away again. His hand floated up to cup the back of his neck. "Yeah. We were. Ran out to the store with BB yesterday to get those vegan jelly bean gummies he likes, picked up some stuff while we were there. Tea included. Got a few boxes, just in case. Variety is the spice of life, and all that. Chamomile, sage, peppermint, ginger — pick your poison."

"Chamomile," she said after a long moment of silence. "But I can make it." She unfolded her legs and stood up. "Thanks. For getting it."

He was already busying himself with his state-of-the-art waffle-maker. "No problem."

A silence unspooled, punctuated by the storm and Cyborg's hums as he worked — but it wasn't uncomfortable. It was the exact opposite, and Raven realized it as she sidled into the cramped kitchen space behind the island to prep her tea.

She realized something else as she was flipping open a cabinet and withdrawing a mug.

She paused briefly, blinked, and thought, oh.

It was as simple as that.

There was a reason for the comfort. An explanation for why she wanted him to stay — and why she hoped he wanted to, too.

He understood.

He wielded a double-edged sword of his own.

He cared. He trusted. He believed.

And when they were together, they could just . . . exist. They could just be, and in lives full of danger, death, despair, doom — they could, and did, feel safe.

The particular pocket of peace they were in wouldn't last forever.

But maybe . . .

That was a loaded word, Raven thought, as she made her tea, focusing intently on her task and trying not to crack a small smile when the waffle-maker dinged and Cyborg drew in a deep breath and uttered a soft, jubilant "booyah" — then she thought about him turning away, trying to pat away some invisible itch on the nape of his neck.

And she smiled.

"Cyborg?"

"Yeah, Rae?"

'Maybe' was a loaded word, but it wasn't an impossible one.

She turned away from the counter, cup of tea in hands, curlicues of steam rising from the mug, a filmy curtain through which Raven and Cyborg regarded each other.

Not by a long shot.

"Watch the storm with me?"

Cyborg grinned. "Yeah," he said, plate of waffle sandwich in hand. "Let's do it."

They sat together on the sofa, Raven drinking her tea, Cyborg scarfing down his sandwich.

Raven found tranquility in the dead of night, in the heart of a raging thunderstorm, and she wasn't alone.

[flamingredanon]

Ever find an old wip of something and you have no idea what your brain was thinking at the time?