#first interaction vs last interaction

[casscainmainly]

The real crime of Batgirl #9 is that it wasted so many pages with a conversation that went nowhere when Tenji could've shown up 2 pages in and we could've gotten a whole issue that dealt with the fallout + more Tenji Turner time. But alas. Shock value ending.

[cxbin-pxrsephone]

The Gods chose well when they chose you

[joyflameball]

Whenever I rewatch the second movie it's so obvious that Lucy doesn't really like Rex (her face after rex is like "AND BTW MY MIDDLE NAME IS MACHETE NINJASTAR SO I KNOW TOUGH") (her face when rex is like "emmett trust me she's brainwashed bro trust me she's totally brainwashed") (her just calling rex a jerk)

Like even before the "rex wants to start armamageddon" thing Lucy clearly thinks Rex is an egotistical asshole trying very hard to be cool

And that makes everything so fucking funny

Because Rex obviously has complicated feelings towards Lucy due to the whole "we were in love but you thought i wasn't enough and then abandoned me for years" thing, meanwhile Lucy is just standing there thinking "oh my god shut the fuck up you egotistical tryhard loser"

[evenmorecrows]

I'm allergic to finishing any art right now it would seem so here's some very low effort mspaint dragon age 2 doodles

[wrenhavenriver]

back from clinical. i did not kill anyone and some patients laughed at my dumb jokes 👍

[age-of-moonknight]

Werewolf by Night: Red Band (Vol. 1/2024), #2.

Writer: Jason Loo; Penciler: Sergio Dàvila; Inkers: Jay Leisten and Aure Jimenez; Colorist: Alex Sinclair; Letterer: Cory Petit

[yoihino]

Roleplay youtube channel for the stickman figures of animation vs animator was not something I had in my 2024 bingo but I am loving it

[kazeofthemagun]

What Tarot Card are You?

[Tagged: yoinked from @hriobzagelthewanderer ]

[Tagging: @cryptidsncurios , @cursedfortune , @musesofthemoon , @musesofthemoon , @starmuscd (any muse of choice :) ]

Kuroki Kaze - The Tower - XVI

"Where is the line between awakening and self destruction? Is it thin? Are you walking toward it? On it? Already too far gone? There is nothing more disheartening than trying to find yourself, only to learn that you detest the person you've been looking for. Can I tell you a secret? You are allowed to love yourself. Required to, even. How can you go forward without it? Make no mistake– it is not easy. But it is essential. You will get there, and it will be warm." / NUMBER: 16 / UPRIGHT: sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening / REVERSED: personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster

[nepenthendline]

the not-so-good parts about dating them

a/n: I am nothing if not a red flag lover

includes: midoriya, todokori, bakugo, shinsou, kirishima, kaminari, iida, hawks, aizawa

Midoriya -

Midoriya's priority list is '1. everyone' so, sometimes, it's difficult to feel special in his eyes. It's not that he doesn't see you as a top priority, he just often lets himself get caught up with other people and dealing with their problems so you don't get his undivided attention all that often. He doesn't mean to do it at all, but he has missed dates before because he was staying late at work to help his students or got stuck helping out a friend.

Bakugo -

🤨 Aside from his obvious anger issues, Bakugo often struggles to see you as a team and not just individuals. Whenever you argue, he often sees it as a 'me vs you' and not a 'us vs the problem', and he sometimes makes big decisions without talking to you first. He feels like he has to be better than you because he needs to be a provider and a protector, so he tackles issues on his own instead of talking to you and working things through as a team.

Todoroki -

Todokori has no reference to what a 'healthy' relationship looks like, and it terrifies him. All he knows is what, or who, he doesn't want to end up like, and it stops him from taking initiative in your relationship because he's scared of doing the wrong thing. He knows he's not like his father, but he still worries that he's going to end up like him anyway, as if it's fated. Because of this, things move incredibly slowly, and it can be hard to tell that he does love you since he doesn't often make moves or use words to show you. He knows he wants, and needs, to improve though, he just needs some guidance.

Kaminari -

Kaminari struggles with self-sabotage in your relationship - he convinces himself that he's not good enough for you or that he's making your life worse by being with you, and can push you away, cancel dates late minute or act like he doesn't need you. These actions never last long before he snaps out of it, and you're well aware by now of what's going on in his head when he starts acting like this, but he's always convinced he's going to fuck this up. And sometimes, he believes it so much that he does. The guilt eats away at him daily.

Kirishima -

(Absolutely nothing) Kirishima hates showing you when he's feeling down, weak, or 'unmanly'. He bottles up a lot of his negative emotions and thoughts away from you and they gnaw away at him. Its not that he feels like he can't talk to you, in fact sometimes he lets things slip because he feels so comfortable around you, but quickly tries to put a positive spin on his words so that you don't worry. It's more that he feels he shouldn't, and that you have enough things to deal with as it is. He wants to be a safe space for you, so dealing with his emotions is out of the question. He never blows up at you because things get too far though, you just wish he could rely on you more.

Iida -

For the first while in your relationship, it almost felt like you lost your friendship with Iida. The lines between being friends and being a partner were extremely defined to Iida for some time, and he felt that every interaction between the two of you had to be so formally-relationshipy - this meant things such as only spending time with you on pre-scheduled dates, affection felt like ticking boxes on what was 'meant' to come next in a relationship, or not letting you see his deeper, darker times. Things do get better after some time and conversations, but it kinda felt like the first year of your relationship didn't really count.

Shinsou -

Shinsou feels like being with you is the most selfish act someone has ever committed. Sometimes he even thinks that, somehow in a way he doesn't know, he's forcing you to be with him. He feels like you can do so much better than him, but he loves you too much to let you go (not that you would anyway). He thinks that he doesnt treat you as well as you deserve and so he goes overboard to 'make things up to you', when in reality he's the most caring, selfless person you've met. He often brings up the idea of you finding someone else, or that you can cheat on him and he'll stay if that makes you happy, and it breaks your heart every time.

Aizawa -

Aizawa feels like everyone he truly lets in, he has lost, and he is terrified that's going to happen to you. So, he tries to keep his feelings and thoughts for you as surface-level as possible. The problem is that he's terrible at doing that - he has such a big heart and he wants you in every way imaginable, which creates a lot of inner conflict for him. One minute he's telling you everything weighing on his mind and letting himself fall deeper into you, and the next he's keeping you at arms length. He's scared to admit that he relies on you or that he needs you, but he does it anyway and it tears him apart inside.

Hawks -

He lies to you more times that he would like to admit. Well, it's more that he's very good about skirting around a question or situation rather than telling you the truth. There's some things in his life, his past, or his thoughts that he feels are best not being part of your life, and so he will tell you little lies and make adjustments to the truth to fit a narrative that he prefers. He wants to protect you from any negativity or darkness that he can - he knows what going through that feels like and he does not want you to have to feel that too, but mostly, and most selfishly, he's terrified of you thinking he's a bad person because of some actions he's had to take. It can be almost impossible to tell when he's lying or telling the truth because he's extremely open and upfront with other topics.

[lovelyzzzz777]

AstroRevelations Vol. XVIII – Venus vs Mars – Your Flirtation Style vs Your Actual Lust🔮💫

pd; thanks for the ones reserving the paid readings!!! remember they’ll be opening on sunday!!! don’t miss ur spot! 😋

Aries Venus vs Mars – The Bold Lover & The Passionate Pursuer 🔥

Venus in Aries: Your flirting style is direct, bold, and full of fiery confidence. You don’t waste time; when you like someone, you go after them, making the first move with passion and excitement. You want a partner who can keep up with your energy and spontaneity, with a love that’s fast, exciting, and ever-changing.

Mars in Aries: Lust for you is pure, raw, and impulsive. You’re not afraid to act on your desires, chasing physical attraction with a sense of urgency. You seek a partner who matches your fierce energy in bed, someone who’s assertive, confident, and ready to bring the same level of intensity you crave.

Taurus Venus vs Mars – The Sensual Lover & The Steady Desirer 🌹

Venus in Taurus: Your flirting style is slow, sensual, and full of appreciation for beauty. You show your affection through actions, offering comfort, security, and a steady presence. You like to take your time in getting to know someone and prefer love to grow naturally, savoring every touch, kiss, and gesture.

Mars in Taurus: Your desires are earthy, tactile, and grounded in sensuality. Lust for you is about deep connection and physical pleasure that builds over time. You prefer a stable, sensual connection, with slow-burning passion that can last long into the night. You crave a partner who can match your need for security and intimacy.

Gemini Venus vs Mars – The Flirty Charmer & The Curious Explorer 💬

Venus in Gemini: Your flirting style is playful, lighthearted, and full of witty banter. You love intellectual stimulation and enjoy keeping things fun and breezy. You’re drawn to a partner who can engage you in conversation, keep you intrigued, and offer variety in how affection is expressed.

Mars in Gemini: Your desires are sparked by mental stimulation and verbal play. Lust for you is often wrapped in conversation, teasing, and exploration of new ideas or fantasies. You’re excited by novelty and quick interactions, loving a partner who keeps you on your toes and can keep up with your curious nature.

Cancer Venus vs Mars – The Nurturing Lover & The Emotional Pursuer 🌙

Venus in Cancer: Your flirting style is caring, tender, and intuitive. You’re likely to show love through nurturing gestures, offering comfort and emotional security. You crave deep emotional connections and want a partner who understands your emotional needs and is willing to build a safe, loving environment.

Mars in Cancer: Your desire is linked to emotional intimacy, with lust growing in a deep, vulnerable connection. You are drawn to partners who can offer security and warmth, and you find the most pleasure in relationships that feel emotionally safe and nurturing. Your passion is tied to trust, with physical closeness following emotional bonding.

Leo Venus vs Mars – The Charming Admirer & The Proud Conqueror 👑

Venus in Leo: Your flirting style is bold, dramatic, and filled with warmth. You love to be adored and you express your affection in grand gestures. You seek admiration, and you want a partner who sees your true worth and reflects it back to you. You’re playful, radiant, and you don’t shy away from showing love with a touch of flair.

Mars in Leo: Lust for you is tied to admiration and recognition. You want to be desired passionately, and you are drawn to partners who can offer you plenty of attention and praise. You enjoy a dynamic where there is an undeniable chemistry, and your physical connection thrives when your ego and desire are both stroked.

Virgo Venus vs Mars – The Thoughtful Lover & The Precise Desirer 🌿

Venus in Virgo: Your flirting style is understated, practical, and often centered around small, thoughtful gestures. You may not be overtly romantic, but you show love through care, attention to detail, and practical support. You’re drawn to partners who value loyalty, honesty, and who show their love through actions more than words.

Mars in Virgo: Lust for you is connected to precision, and you appreciate a partner who can satisfy your need for order and structure. Your physical desires are closely linked to emotional clarity, and you are turned on by someone who takes the time to please you with thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

Libra Venus vs Mars – The Harmonious Lover & The Seductive Pursuer ⚖️

Venus in Libra: Your flirting style is graceful, charming, and focused on creating balance and connection. You are drawn to beauty, harmony, and diplomacy in relationships, and you show affection through thoughtful gestures and a desire to create peace. You seek a partner who values partnership and balance above all else.

Mars in Libra: Your lust is driven by a desire for partnership and equality. You are attracted to someone who can match your energy in both physical and intellectual pursuits. You enjoy making your partner feel special and are drawn to relationships that are mutually satisfying. Your physical desires blossom in balanced, harmonious connections.

Scorpio Venus vs Mars – The Intense Lover & The All-or-Nothing Pursuer 🔥

Venus in Scorpio: Your flirting style is magnetic, intense, and deeply transformative. You flirt with passion and subtlety, drawing people in with an aura of mystery and intrigue. You crave emotional depth in relationships and tend to attract intense, sometimes overwhelming connections that challenge your boundaries.

Mars in Scorpio: Lust for you is dark, intense, and transformative. You crave deep, soul-shaking connection, and your desire is tied to emotional power and passion. You are turned on by intimacy that goes beyond the surface, seeking a partner who can explore deep emotional and physical connection without fear of vulnerability.

Sagittarius Venus vs Mars – The Free-Spirited Lover & The Adventurous Pursuer 🌍

Venus in Sagittarius: Your flirting style is open, playful, and full of optimism. You seek freedom, adventure, and intellectual connection in relationships, preferring to keep things light, fun, and open-ended. You’re drawn to partners who are open-minded, philosophical, and share your love for adventure.

Mars in Sagittarius: Your desire is sparked by adventure, independence, and exploration. Lust for you is tied to the thrill of the chase, and you’re turned on by physical freedom and spontaneity. You crave a partner who can match your energy and is open to exploring new territories—both in life and in the bedroom.

Capricorn Venus vs Mars – The Practical Lover & The Strategic Pursuer 🏔️

Venus in Capricorn: Your flirting style is reserved, practical, and focused on building something lasting. You seek stability, loyalty, and respect in relationships, and you show affection through actions rather than words. You want a partner who values commitment and long-term goals, and you prefer to take your time to build a secure connection.

Mars in Capricorn: Lust for you is linked to ambition, structure, and control. You are drawn to partners who are grounded, disciplined, and who share your drive for success. You enjoy a physical connection that feels purposeful and satisfying, and your desire intensifies when you feel a sense of achievement and shared goals with a partner.

Aquarius Venus vs Mars – The Intellectual Lover & The Unconventional Pursuer 🌌

Venus in Aquarius: Your flirting style is quirky, unconventional, and intellectual. You are attracted to uniqueness, and you show affection through eccentricity and unconventional gestures. You value freedom and equality in relationships, preferring a connection that celebrates individuality and mutual respect.

Mars in Aquarius: Lust for you is sparked by intellectual curiosity and freedom. You’re drawn to someone who can stimulate your mind and offer new, unconventional ideas. Your desires are linked to breaking societal norms and exploring different aspects of physical connection, especially when the energy feels fresh and exciting.

Pisces Venus vs Mars – The Dreamy Lover & The Sensitive Pursuer 🌊

Venus in Pisces: Your flirting style is gentle, romantic, and filled with fantasy. You express affection through emotional sensitivity and a deep desire to connect on a spiritual level. You’re drawn to partners who are empathetic, artistic, and who share your vision of a dreamlike, idealistic connection.

Mars in Pisces: Lust for you is soft, mysterious, and fluid. You crave emotional connection that transcends the physical, and you’re turned on by intimacy that feels soulful, creative, and transcendent. You’re drawn to partners who can meet you on an emotional and spiritual level, allowing passion to flow naturally and effortlessly.

[gyubakeries]

𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 | k.mg [TEASER]

a/n: finally! this collab has been cooking since the start of this year, and after six long months, i'm ready to share the teaser for my fic! that's showbiz, baby! is a collab close to my heart, because i've made some amazing friends through it. i'll forever be grateful for tara and kae for the opportunity to join this collab. without any further ado, here's a short sneak peek into loserboy vs. hatergirl!

shout-out to bennie ( @miniseokminnies ) for this cute banner!! bennie ilysm for making it even better than i envisioned <33 major credits for the title and most of the brainstorming that went into this fic goes to rie ( @okiedokrie-main ) ! without rie, this fic would be non-existent.

and lastly, thank you to all the lovely writers who are a part of this collab for welcoming me into the writer community! i love you all, and i know your fics are gonna be BANGERS!

p.s. don't question why the fic isn't formatted in lowercase please ..... i got too lazy to edit it </3

word count (for the teaser): 352 contents (for the teaser): corporate!au , IT specialist!reader , f!reader , social media intern! mingyu , light swearing , clumsy!mingyu

FULL FIC SET TO RELEASE SOON!

check out the masterlist for that's showbiz, baby! -- here! please support all the wonderful writers participating!

summary: When Kim Mingyu, the new addition to the Social Media department of Sebong Corp., shows up at your office, requesting you to feature in one of the 'promotional tiktoks' he's been assigned to film, you tell yourself that it'll be your last interaction with the puppy-faced, hyper-energetic intern. A few months, twenty tiktoks, and a diabetes-inducing amount of sugar, you can't quite remember exactly why you had wanted to stay away from him in the first place.

You like your job, you really do. Sure, you hadn’t envisioned yourself working in the IT department of Sebong Corp, one of South Korea's most popular media companies, but you were satisfied, somewhat, with the way you had put your computer science degree to use.

However, there were a few moments that really made you question your job, life, and entire existence.

One of those moments being this:

It’s 9:05 A.M., and you’re not even close to reaching the office. You just got off the subway and you’re booking it down the street to reach work before your department head launched off into another lecture on how ‘today’s youth is late to everything in life.’

Behind all the cafes, shops, and people on the crowded streets of the commercial hub of the city, the tall, glimmering glass building of Sebong Corp. comes into view. An eager tourist might stop to take a few pictures of the sight, but all you can focus on is entering said building in time for your meeting.

You swiftly avoid bumping into most pedestrians taking a lazy stroll down the street, and only when the doors of the building are in front of you, you let your guard down and reduce your sprint to a brisk walk.

Big mistake.

After you swipe your ID card at the main entrance, thereby triggering the large glass doors to open, you stop in the office lobby to catch your breath. You’re just about to wave at Sunjae, the new receptionist, when all of a sudden, you hear someone curse loudly behind you, get abruptly pushed forward, and feel a strange wetness on your back. It smells a lot like coffee.

You’re not one for cursing in the workplace. Xu Minghao from HR is slightly terrifying when you see him deal with interns who forget to lower their voice while speaking in language inappropriate for work, and you like to remain in his good books. Now, however, you feel every drop of that restraint leave you as you shout loudly, for even Minghao’s ancestors to hear, “What the fuck?”

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[hamilando]

ੈ✩ don’t embarrass an angel (smau) ੈ✩

pairing : charles leclerc x fem reader

summary : a Victoria secret model in love with a formula-1 driver, ofc there will be rumours

tw : little hate, could be a little suggestive as reader is a vs angel !

fc: Taylor Hill *she is so pretty-*

a/n : thank you so much to @xshazxx for suggesting this ! lysm 🫶���

·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ

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y/nhill the girlies are back for 24! @ victoriasecret

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user1 PREACH THE HOLY PRINCESS 🙌🏻

user2 oh to have a pretty friend group 😞

user3 are we just ignore the cheating rumours ?

user4 and charles in her likes !?

user5 I really don't know who to believe 👀

charlesleclerc ❤️

user6 she didn't even like his comment-

user7 so it's true 💀

fransisca.ngnomes the visuals are serving as usual 🫴🏻

y/nhill all your love bbygurl 🫶🏻

realbarbarapalvin I think I need to marry you

y/nhill we both already are married hun 😞

user8 this girl has the audacity to post naked pictures but not address the rumours 💀

user9 wtf

user10 calm down brother

user11 they really were not made for each other, one is a model and other is a driver 🙌🏻

user12 and the fact both travel a lot

user13 it was never meant to last 🫡

victoriasecret our gorgeous 💌

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user14 but lord perceval got perceval jr out of hand

user15 💀

user16 charle's fans are entertainment fr 💪🏻

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y/nhill Heartbreak is one thing , my ego's another, I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherfucker ✨

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user1 holddup, THE LIKES !?

user2 CHARLES BROTHER IS LIKING THIS !?

user3 SO IS CARLOS !?

user4 SO IS THE WHOLE GRID !?

user5 what in the f1 tea did just happen -

arthurleclerc downloaded the song for our next karaoke session 💪🏻

y/nhill best brother right here

user6 the interactions and rumours are killing me 💀

sabrinacarpenter much love and also congratulations ❤️

y/nhill thank you love ❤️

user7 CONGRATULATIONS FOR WHAT !?

user8 her comeback bro-

user9 u sure ?

charlesleclerc my angel

y/nhill who will gladly kill you 🤭

user10 umm 🤔

lilihye akex is telling you to unblock her

y/nhill only if he gives you ring like mine 🤭

lilihye 🤭

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y/nhill Leclerc’s since 24 🫶🏻

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user1 wha-

user2 WHA-

user3 WHAT-

user4 so the rumours were false 🤔

user5 and they are still together 🤔

arthurleclerc MA SOUER

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pascaleleclerc lots of love ma fille ❤️

y/nhill mama leclerc ❤️

user6 excuse me, SISTER AND DAUGHTER !?

user7 we skipped a whole season here -

user8 IF THEY ARE ENGAGED -

user9 GUYS HURRY SEE THE F1 NEWS

user10 THEY ARE MARRIED !?

user11 fhffhhffhfh

user12 even the official ferrari posted-

user13 charles proposed after her first show of the year !?

user14 the best denial to cheating rumours 💍

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scuderiaferrari the pictures are blurry because admin was also crying 🫶🏻

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user1 it's time I delete my insta

user2 me too

user3 DADDY MARRIED HER !?

charleslecerc ❤️

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y/nhillleclerc ❤️

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user4 it's ok admin, we are also crying because of the onion rings 😭

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user5 they look so pretty -

landonoriss congratulations!!! 👏🏻

oscarpiastri mum and dad 💪🏻

user6 that's why charles adopted oscar-

lilihye I WAS MAID OF HONOUR

arthurleclerc I WAS THE BEST MAN

carlossainz55 it was fun watching the rumours at their wedding

user7 carlos 💀

maxverstappen1 he got his muse to win now

charesleclerc see you in spain 💪🏻

lewishamilton it was an amazing wedding !!

charlesleclerc you were only invited because of roscoe and the fact I might have to race with you next year 😀

y/nhillleclerc *have

y/nhillleclerc you are always invited, Team Hammer since d1

lewishamilton ❤️

user8 THE USERNAME CHANGE -

user9 let me go and bawl my eyes out

user10 what's the point of being bisexual if both my man and girl are married

user11💀

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y/nhillleclerc my first and last kiss as your girlfriend ❤️

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[sassy-cass-16]

look man. look

essek saying "bren" out loud, claiming a position on caleb's side as the mouthpiece of his regards to astrid, did something to me. i can't tell if it opened a wound or punched me or gave me a hug. all i know is that i am feeling so many emotions right now

more under the cut because i'm about to get rambly:

"bren aldric ermendrud" is a separate character from caleb widogast. he's a young boy learning how to make magic. he's a deeply traumatized and indoctrinated teenager. he's the boy who curled up with astrid and eadwulf in a freezing tower for warmth all night.

essek never met bren. he met caleb and he's never known him as anyone else. if i'm remembering correctly, caleb never even said the name "bren" to him during the campaign, and neither did any of the nein.

essek knows caleb widogast. he knows the man who held up the object of his worst crime and then kissed him in the bowels of a ship and made a floor of infinite stars for them to walk through together. he knows the person who healed over bren's wounds—thinly, but enough. he knows the man that the boy has become.

astrid knows bren. she barely knows who caleb is. she still calls him bren after hearing him referred to as caleb repeatedly. she can't know him as the man he is, she only knows the boy. there's some of bren in caleb, but there is no caleb in bren.

essek saying "bren sends his regards" is him gauging astrid's reaction, on one level—if she freaks out, which she did, she's in opposition to caleb's cause and thus a threat. on another level, it's essek delivering a very different subtextual message from caleb: "the boy who loved you is giving you one final warning."

because essek is a threat to astrid. their last meaningful interaction was slinging spells at each other in the blooming grove. and that's funny in a "current boyfriend vs ex girlfriend exclusively fight each other" kind of way, but it's also deeply tied to caleb's recurring theme of transformation. "bren sends his regards" also means "i have healed enough to love enough for someone else to know this name and use it with my consent. and this someone else is your enemy. what does that make you think i've become?"

it also does a fantastic job of communicating subtle offscreen discussions that have happened over the years since the end of c2. we don't have the details of when or how caleb told essek his birth name, but we know that he did, and we know from all of c2 that the name bren occupies a place of immense emotional weight for caleb. it functions similarly to a deadname in terms of who uses it and for what purpose. trent exclusively calls caleb bren to wound him and place himself in a position of power. astrid calls him bren to remind both him and herself of who they used to be—same with eadwulf, though obviously he's not here.

the first time we hear essek say "bren" is on caleb's behalf and confronting one of the narrative representations of caleb's trauma. it's four words that manage to communicate "i, your enemy on a hundred levels, can speak for both the man i love and the boy who loved you, because i know him in his entirety."

astrid knows bren and essek knows caleb, but only essek can speak for both. because at some point, caleb gave bren to essek. and we know this from four words. four IMPROVISED words.

god. this moment is just so fucking good

[lithiumseven]

Ok but Taako who is old both because he’s an elf and because he didn’t age at all for a full century, who over that 100 years has been just about as involved in the world as you can get learning and researching, but on a different world every single year where everything he learns becomes entirely useless for anyone but his family after it’s context is obliterated by the Hunger

Vs Kravitz who is old by virtue of being dead and has spent countless years in one world but entirely removed from it, only sporadically even taking physical form until he meets Taako

These two start a household that knows jack shit about this world! Pop culture? Forget it. The biggest sports team in Neverwinter? They’ve never even heard of that sport much less the team. Taako speaks Mongoose but he doesn’t know how to find Killian’s pulse. Kravitz lived through the Fantasy Roaring Twenties but he doesn’t even know because he interacted with exclusively necromancers the whole time. Carey mentions a famous ancestor of Lord Artemis Sterling, someone everyone learns about in fantasy kindergarten like George Washington or Elizabeth the First, and Kravitz asks if that is her new coworker. Professional space ship scientist Taako Taaco tries to help Angus with his physics homework and realizes he has no idea what the gravitational constant of this planet even is

And then there’s the rare one-offs that are even more surprising than the gaps in their knowledge. Mookie can’t remember the ending of a fairytale and Taako supplies the answer without even thinking because there’s a very similar story on Tesseralia. Kravitz’s team wins the Bureau of Benevolence trivia night because the last question is about the composer who wrote the first piece Kravitz ever learned to play.

They go through their world both oblivious and dialed in, completely lost and altogether too aware. But they go through it together, and of that they are absolutely certain

[maybeafrog-blog]

In Defense of Donnie's Gifts

I'm ngl I sorta think the shock collar was still just an odd writing decision but as far as PREMISE:

It CANNOT be a coincidence that this is the first time (and one of VERY few times) that Donnie's soft shell is referenced. Once, when Raph is hesitating to tell Donnie his gifts suck ass, and he uses the soft shell metaphor, and after that with Meat Sweats and his paprika, describing it as not just soft, but delicate. Weird, but he is a cannibal, so. (Side note, Meat Sweats never removed his battle shell? How does he know? Or did he take it off and replace it after the pound of butter? Is he using it to facilitate steaming and tenderness? Is it broken? I feel like it should have something in there that could break him out of the sausage links)

Then in that last little scene- "Forget it. You guys are great the way you are!" - we get the shot of Donnie from behind pre group hug, with his brothers facing the camera. (Idk if I'm making shit up, but I feel like this is a staple for Donnie episodes? It def happens in the Purple Game, maybe Smart Lair.) The framing draws attention to his battle shell. The battle shell even kinda matches the gifts, compared to the rest of their gear and even Donnie's tech, color coded and way more streamlined than stuff like the tech bo.

Donnie's soft shell is an innate, unchangeable part of him, a feature of his species, that he treats as a handicap. Probably MORE unchangeable than the character traits he sees as holding his brothers back, which they do sorta... not mature out of, but refine, rather, over the course of the show. Donnie's shell can't experience a character arc, but he sees it as holding him back. So he FIXES it.

The Mad Dogs don't really have a motivation for beating stuff up besides "Hero Time!!!" at this point. That's why it's so interesting how EARLY this happens, unlike with Mind Meld, he isn't trying to change his brothers to make them better at a task that he actually CARES about. Donnie in particular never gets a super intense moral compass besides stuff that threatens people he already cares about, and he doesn't have any grudges (no Purple Dragons) at this point in the series. Hero Goals are largely devices for him to hang out with his dum dum brothers. I'm not diagnosed or anything but my vibes are certainly... Spectrum-Adjacent, I definitely have trouble with literal thinking and reading people. One thing that happens sometimes is people will be using "task" as "reason to hang," and I will get a lot more fixated on completing said task than I really should, to the point of annoying people. I confuse "Successful Task Completion" with "Successful Social Interaction." It makes me come across as bossy and controlling without realizing it.

So, we got a Donnie who thinks Arbitrary Goals are essential to Hero Bonding, who has been treating his life like an mmorpg - armor upgrades, skill trees, grinding, sometimes fighting through random dungeons to hang out with his bros. He's probably even slightly better at Fighting Stuff than his brothers atp, he isn't dealing with a mystic learning curve and his special interest has been Weapons of Mild Destruction for years already. His brothers want to level up, take harder missions, he tries to get them there with his access to High Level Loot.

Of course, his brothers are all min-maxing, not trying to multiclass their purple ass out of squishy glass cannon town. So, it doesn't go well. Unfortunately, the lesson Donnie learns (besides brotherly affection) is that his brothers don't NEED fixing like he does. Mind Meld and Donnie vs. Witch Town sorta finish this arc out as best as the series can.

Where I would have liked to see this go:

A S2 Donnie's Gifts or Mind Meld style episode (Donnie tries to improve his brothers, to their dismay) where the motivator isn't goal completion, but protectiveness. We see a bit of the fear in Purple Game, a bit of the contingency planning with the escape pods in the movie. Maybe a more upfront "training montage" type scenario, a high tech robo dojo to develop their mad skills, or just a tense moment after a skin of their teeth Genius Built rescue.

The brothers confront Donnie eventually-- not just the passive conflict resolution of Donnie's Gifts. They get mad. Push Donnie to the point he's at in Turtle-Dega Nights. They get a rant about not wanting them to get hurt, of course, but also that he's already done so much to FIX himself, make sure he's not a LIABILITY, why can't they at least try to stay SAFE? The dangers are real now, and as far as Donnie knows he REALLY can't do anything about threats like the Shredder. His tech did nothing the first time. His brothers are the ones with the mystic mojo, and they don't even realize how SERIOUS things could get.

Anyway. Protective Donatello my Beloved. Let my boy go apeshit.

//I REALLY Like the 2003 episode where Leo is hurt and Donnie is fucking PISSED at Usagi. All Donnies should be allowed to enter a feral protective rage, as a treat.

//If anyone knows of any Purple Game Aftermath fics lmk. Like, going home, getting donnie out of the evil gamer chair, guilt, whatever. or just good Purple Dragons being Assholes content.

[yourloveaton]

(THE EVENT HAS ENDED)

WILL TRICKSTER SURVIVE CHRISTMAS?

Welcome to the FIRST TRICKSTER EVENT that is ever hosted on this account ! With the Trickster Day event occurred last month, the threat of being baked is still apparent for Trickster !!! Will he, with the help of his defenders, be able to evade from the people that want to put him in the blazing hot oven, OR is his fate as a baked food already set? Come join to the battle between the OVENERS and DEFENDERS, Trickster’s fate is in your hands !!!!

I. HOW IT WORKS AND HOW TO JOIN

1. You join a team (OVEN vs FREEDOM)

2. Make an introductory post, with your preferred nickname and what team you’re in! This post will not be counted for points, as its only for data purposes!

3. Then you may draw or write for your team! You may draw trickster in any of the designs (nutcracker, gingerbread, og, etc. references are down below ⬇️)

4. Your points will be counted based on the effort given! (see III. for points)

5. Use hashtags #tricksterxmas2024 and #teamoven2024 OR #teamfreedom2024 (pick based on your team)

II. RULES

1. You may only be in ONE team. However, you get ONE chance to change teams if you wish.

2. No AI, tracing, stealing, or any of that stuff (duh)

3. Spamming low-effort sketches (like lazy scribbles or few-sentences of writing) is strictly prohibited!! please put time into your works, so that the event will remain fun and fair for everyone!

4. For writers: please ensure your writing is at least 150 words!

5. Trickster’s design may be modified/changed however you please (just don’t be weird alright :))

6. Trickster may also be drawn with other characters! Have fun with interactions!

7. Failure to follow rules may result in art not being counted for points! As long as you follow the rules and use the hashtags you should be good!!

III. POINTS SYSTEM

Sketches ONLY = 5 points

COLORED sketches = 10 points

Lineart ONLY = 15 points

COLORED lineart = 20 points

Any form of shading = +5 points

(Can be digital or traditional)

Writing, per 150 words = 5 points

For animation/animatics, depending on how much motion the animatic/animation has, we may assign it 5/10/15 points per second

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. To change teams, you must make another introductory post and DELETE the old one, and you must CLARIFY that you’re changing teams!

2. The event period is from the 18th to the 26th (old) December. The results will be out within a week after the event. ONE DAY EXTENSION ADDED IN !!!! The deadline is now on 27th !!!!

3. Please do let me know/ask if you got any questions about the event and I HOPE YOU HAVE FUN !!! 💖

4. BIGGEST LOVE AND KISSES TO @bloobluee FOR WRITING THE RULES AND HELPING ME OUT WITH THE EVENT, THANK YOU SO MUCH BLUE UR THE BEST 💖💖💖

TEAM REPRESENTATIVE REFERENCES

TRICKSTER REFERENCES

The battle… starts… NOW !!!