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tobiasdrake · 17 days ago

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Where do you fall on the "killing vs. not killing bad guys" argument? I know the debate is complicated and there's a lot of various factors for and against either side, so I wanna hear your take on things.

An intensely complicated subject that tends to get oversimplified on both sides of the equation. I generally don't like to take a "side" on this because I feel like the idea of there being "sides" on killing misses the point.

Unless you're talking about cold-blooded execution of a subdued foe, killing generally isn't a choice you get to make. It's a consequence of the choice you already made to use violence.

While arguments about killing villains exist beyond superhero comics, this is a particular way that they tend to happen in superhero media. Superhero stories depict their heroes as, effectively, SWAT teams. The Green Goblin is about to blow up Newark, so Spider-Man breaks in and smashes his face against a brick wall until he passes out.

Part of the fantasy is the idea that nonlethal violence is easy and reliable. After Spider-Man reduces the Green Goblin's HP to 0, a Windows menu pops up and says "Would you like to finish him?" Spider-Man boldly clicks "No" after every fight like the hero he is.

It allows fans to enjoy brutal takedowns of bad guys without having to reckon with the reality that when Batman brought an entire floor down on top of that guy's head, he probably didn't wake up in a hospital bed. Batman can throw a guy off a third story balcony and watch his knees crack as he hits the ground and the story assures you that he's fine. He'll just need a little stay in the hospital.

But realistically speaking, all of these guys would have body counts. Not because they were aggressively trying to murder, but because you don't really get the choice. It is extremely easy to kill someone and surprisingly difficult to nonlethally incapacitate them. The line between how much blunt-force cranial trauma will knock someone unconscious versus how much will kill them is extremely blurry and it moves.

There are less lethal ways of incapacitating someone than others. Obviously, tasing someone has a lower mortality rate than shooting them with bullets. But the only surefire way to uphold a Code of No-Killing is to not use violence as your problem-solving tool in the first place. And there's not a lot of de-escalation training going around the Avengers Mansion.

So it always just feels kind of self-delusional when superheroes brag about not killing people but their primary mode of problem-solving is to shoot a guy in the face with an exploding arrow or something. You're gonna kill people if you're Batmanning. Sorry, that's just the reality of violence. When you throw a guy off a roof, you don't get to choose what physics is going to do to that sack of meat and bone as it hits the ground.

Now, on the opposite end of the spectrum, should superheroes kill people on purpose? Uh. No. I don't want cops extrajudicially murdering whoever they don't like, and I don't want Batman to do it either. Due process exists for a reason.

Superheroes should not try to kill people. But they are going to kill people sometimes, because their hammer is violence and their stories are just excuses to pit them against nails.

"But the Joker always breaks out of prison." Yeah, but he also always comes back to life. If you can nitpick about genre conventions then I can too. Hell, often times you can't even redeem a villain without the next writer unwriting it and making them a bad guy again. At a metafictional level, there is rarely any way to truly do away with a popular villain.

But. Y'know. Let's talk about heroes who aren't fucking copaganda. In the broader fictional sense, should stories end with the hero killing the villain or shouldn't they?

This, again, has no simple Yes or No answer. It depends heavily on the themes being explored and what the villain is meant to represent.

We need to talk about the "demise" of the villain, which can be a literal death or it can be many other things. The primary function of the villain is to be wrong about something. To oppose the hero, who is right about something.

The villain holds bad ideas, bad beliefs, bad ideology. The hero may start out holding good ideas, or they may be something that the hero comes to over the course of the story. But by the time these two meet in the third act climax, they are meant to embody the two faces of the story's central thesis. Regarding whatever this story is trying to talk about, the hero is right and the villain is wrong.

Whatever form it takes, whether literal death or not, the demise of the villain is the final statement on their incorrect or even toxic beliefs. Which often does take the form of literal death because it's easy to write a comeuppance that way.

Luke Skywalker believes that there is love in his father's heart for him, and Emperor Palpatine is confident that Anakin is truly lost. But Luke's love for his family wins out and destroys Palpatine.

Scar is selfish, cowardly, and disloyal. Simba returns out of a sense of responsibility and loyalty to his people, coming clean to them and accepting his place among them. Scar tries to sell out the hyenas to save his own skin, as well as stabbing Simba in the back. For his treachery, the hyenas rip him to pieces; He is devoured by the very loyalties that he selfishly betrayed.

Obadiah Stane, the embodiment of war profiteering and the military-industrial complex, is literally consumed by the clean energy project that Tony wants to move the company towards instead.

Sauron underestimates the power of the small and meager folk, and believes wholeheartedly in Great Men of History. And so when Great Man Aragorn marches to his gates, he allows himself to become convinced that this is his true nemesis, his true rival, the threat he must face. This is the glorious battle that will decide the fate of Middle-Earth. And so he turns his eye away from the common folk that will be his undoing.

The villain's flaws, their toxic ideology, the things that make them the villain, are what their demise is supposed to be about. They can be consumed by their failings or undone by the hero's virtues, but either way, in a well-executed demise, a closing statement on the story's thesis is made.

But a well-executed demise doesn't necessarily have to be fatal, either. Like I've said, it can be things other than a literal demise. Sometimes it absolutely should.

In Civil War, Zemo is driven by an obsession for revenge. His homicidal retaliatory bloodthirst is a toxin that he infects both T'Challa and Tony with over the course of the story. Tony succumbs and has to be defeated with force, though Steve still demonstrates his strength of character by sparing Tony's life in the end even when the madness of the battle threatens to grip him too.

But it's T'Challa who delivers Zemo's demise. Not by killing him, but by making the choice to rise above vengeance. T'Challa breaks the shackles of Zemo's infectious vengeance and chooses mercy. And it's in this moment that Zemo's feelings, his cruelty, are opposed and vanquished by T'Challa's heroic virtue.

Firelord Ozai believes in the Social Darwinist ideology of Might Makes Right. He leads a culture where disputes are settled with deathmatches and believes it is his right to blanket the world in fire because he has the power to do so, and no one can stop him. Aang, by contrast, is a pacifist at heart because those are the values he was raised in; Values of a culture that Ozai exterminated, whose very last vestiges exist only in Aang's heart.

Ozai would kill Ozai and Azula, who often gets left out of this conversation. Because theirs is a culture where righteousness stands hand-in-hand with brute strength. Where who is right is decided by who is left standing when the dust settles, and who is a pile of ash. Aang defeats Ozai; By Ozai's belief system, Aang is stronger thus Aang is righteous and it is his Conqueror's Right to execute Ozai where he stands.

But Aang doesn't just beat Ozai; He rejects Ozai's way of life. He renounces the belief system of the imperialist colonizer and holds true to the belief system of a people they destroyed. While a simultaneous outcome plays out between Katara and Azula, as Katara similarly chooses mercy once she's obtained a position of power and control over Azula.

Special note also to Zuko who demonstrates that he actually cares more about protecting people than about winning his Glorious Deathmatch of Imperialist Honor. Which also serves as a rejection of Azula's beliefs that relationships are founded on fear and control. Zuko, too, rejects the belief systems of Ozai and Azula and warrants recognition. Ozai would never have taken a hit like that for Azula. Azula would never take a hit like that for Ty Lee.

It's this mercy that breaks the Hundred-Year War, destroying not the perpetrators of it but the very principles on which it is founded. This philosophical annihilation of Azula and Ozai's very understanding of strength and power is their villainous "demise", and weighs far more than just cutting their heads off and calling it a day ever could.

There is no correct answer to whether or not heroes should kill. What matters most is how the demise the writer chooses for the villain reflects upon the story's central ideas and thesis.

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mymoongirlreadings · 2 months ago

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Not Everything Has to Be Earned: Placements Learning to Receive💧🍀✨

Libra, Scorpio & Capricorn, Aquarius Rising: These signs all have a transformative sign in their 2nd house. A sign which will allow for alchemy, expansion of consciousness, quantum leaping & letting go for the new to come in, in regard to abundance, receiving energy & money. If these signs consciously choose to expand their beliefs around earning, new levels of receiving become unlocked

Venus in Pisces or Venus aspecting Neptune: Spiritually rich and money, their desires and abundance in all forms come when they are in flow. It's important they clear any beliefs of being unworthy of luxury and stop undercharging

Venus opposing, square or conjunct Jupiter/Pluto: This indicates a transformation/expansion of values, feminine energy & abundance in order to strengthen it, empower it, and liberate it from shadow traits that can block receiving energy

South Node in the 6th house / North Node in the 12th house: Many past lives related to this lifetime were centered around the grind, service to others & work. We are learning & integrating new soul-led abundance, the power of the subconscious & aligning with abundance energetically.

Jupiter or Neptune in the 2nd house: The potent powers surrounding abundance & money are present with these placements. Although sometimes they may not trust the flow 100%, Jupiter by wanting more or power over the situation and Neptune by fogginess caused by over feeling/thinking the situation, eventually feeling lost. Believing in their worth & surrendering "how" it will happen it when money shows up.

North Node in Taurus / 2nd house: Instead of lifetimes of having to navigate chaos, being in survival mode & putting effort into what is the most strategic outcome, we are channeling simplicity, consistency internally & leaning into relaxation, money & abundance included

Black Moon Lilith in the 2nd house: Lilith is where we reclaim our independence and pleasure without feeling shame of guilt for doing so. This is harnessing our dark feminine nature surrounding not rejecting wealth to prove our independence but rather being magnetic, persuasive & claiming authority over our abundance to receive in powerful ways

Chiron in Capricorn or in the 10th house: This can indicate wounds & insecurity surrounding masculine energy. This can include over working towards status, income & our legacy from a place of insecurity. The truth is we have the tools & skills already within us to train towards being in a secure place with our masculine energy, which can include balancing & integrating our feminine intuition which Capricorn energy carries potent codes for. Capricorn knows WHEN to strategically put energy & to allowing your legacy to be on your own terms

Moon in Taurus or Cancer or at 2, 4, 14, 16, 26, 28 degrees: Very intuitive with security and with money but there can be moments where we feel guilty about indulgence or that wealth is our natural birthright

Ceres aspecting the North Node: Ceres is all about abundance, fertility & crops. We want to plant the fertile soil for consistent, steady & natural growth of abundance. We should mimic nature if we have this placement, for we should prioritize nourishment, receiving and self-care without hustle which can lead to burnout

Chiron in 2nd house or in Taurus or at 2, 14, or 26 degrees: This can indicate a deep wound around self-worth and financial safety. It's important to ground your energy into feeling consistently deserving of your asking prices, your inherent value & of luxury in life. It's important to not give if it shakes your stability & to not undercharge

Par of Fortune in the 2nd house, Taurus, or at 2, 14, or 26 degrees: Abundance, prosperity, success and joy comes when we keep it simple, when we're embodying simplicity, simply being. The universe wants to shower these natives with material blessings, and it comes when they anchor into being more than enough as they are in each moment

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lady-protector · 1 year ago

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and that's a wrap on my tarot series! the upright majors, at least. there may be others sometime in the future if I am seized by a combination of insanity and hyperfixation once again.

you might notice a few cards are a bit (or in the case of the fool and alternate chariot, a lot) different! I did a few retakes for consistency/style.

below the read more I've included a bunch of notes about symbolism and reasoning behind my choices if that interests you!

(tag for individual card posts)

0. The Fool: Ardbert was really the only choice for this one. He's our stand-in, our shard, our mirror. Feo Ul is included partially because of lore (they are my co-WoL's shard on the First) and also because they also fit the themes of adventure and new beginnings and exploration. Most of the cards I played pretty loose on the posing vs traditional depictions, but this one I wanted to hew a little closer, which is why he's on a cliff with a foot hanging over the edge a bit, with his axe standing in for the bindle. This is my second attempt at the card -- the first was in Il Mheg, but I moved it to Kholusia (Ardbert's home) and dawn to more closely symbolize that it's the beginning of something. Attempts: 2. Difficulty: 8/10, posing Feo Ul was annoying.

1. The Magician: This card could have had several subjects, chief among them Alphinaud or a more modern G'raha, but I settled on Alisaie a) because the other two cards I had in mind for her (Chariot and Justice) were already taken, and b) the card's focus on physical magic and depicting the "tools of the trade" reminded me a lot of Angelo's creation! So that's why she's here, and why I set the card in Matoya's Relict, among the tools of magicians who came before (Matoya, Y'shtola). I retook the shot because I was unsatisfied with the blurriness/the way the light covered her face in the first one. Attempts: 2. Difficulty: 5/10, simple pose but working with Impact's spell effect complicated things.

2. The High Priestess: Another that I never questioned who would appear on it. Y'shtola's arc is entirely about uncovering forbidden, secret knowledge and wisdom, so she fits beautifully. The blue-white orb and the purple staff depict duality between dark and light, and how Y'shtola walks in two worlds, seeing things that are beyond sight, standing before an altar/holy place to the Night's Blessed. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 2/10. Premade pose, knew where I wanted to place her -- the only thing was finding a prop for her off hand.

3. The Empress: Hoo boy did Minfi give me some trouble. I knew that I wanted our Antecedent, who provides both authority and care for the Scions, to represent the Empress, but I struggled to find a depiction that wasn't, well, boring. Minfilia is deeply linked with the Solar, and I didn't want to lean too hard into Word of the Mother/Hydaelyn territory, so I settled on a triple goddess-like idea. Attempts: 3. Difficulty: 6/10. Not mechanically difficult, just conceptually.

4. The Emperor: Another one that I knew who I wanted but struggled with the concept. Haurchefant is very much emblematic of the stability, structure, and masculinity provided by the Emperor, but it wasn't until I decided to add his equally-Emperor-coded father that things settled into place. Together, Edmont and Haurchefant evoke the image of father and son as well as king and knight, filling both major male authority roles that the Emperor exemplifies. Attempts: 4. Difficulty: 6/10. Same as the Empress.

5. The Hierophant: this one was one of the hardest to choose a subject for -- the WoL's allies are largely a bunch of revolutionary firebrands, and I disagree HEAVILY with the popular choice of placing Aymeric here. So I landed on Alphinaud -- out of the Scions, he is the one most concerned with tradition and the "right" way to do things, with formal education and structure. He wants to bring Sharlayan into the modern day, not upend the institutions that raised him and that he very much still respects, much like how he still respects his very traditionally Hierophant-coded father. So I placed him in his family home with a sort of smug look since he can be a pretentious little shit sometimes (affectionate). The spell effect is from Kardia, and I paid special attention to having the shapes align perfectly with the lines in the background, to give a sense of stability and order to the shot, especially contrasted with Alisaie's more dynamic and chaotic depiction. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 4/10, entirely in alignment.

6. The Lovers: Hrasevelgr and Saint Shiva are a great choice for depicting the Lovers as two people, but no one does the Lovers in one subject better than Ysayle. Invoking the spirit of a woman who died for love in order to bring harmony to her people, but it truly being her own power and her own choice the whole time... it's great. Her pose is her transformation/summoning pose, turned into a gesture of affection, which I was particularly proud of. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 3/10, posing monsters is always a little funky.

7. The Chariot: This one has two options -- my co-WoL, Marz, and Tataru/Cid/Nero for the NPC variant. All 4 characters share a singular drive and refusal to let anything stop them once they've set their mind to something, and the 3 NPCs have the added benefit of being associated with a literal "chariot" in the form of airship design. Marz's place on Shadowkeeper has some lore associations (Cylva is her shard on the 13th) as well as being a void mirror to Kaede's sin eater shot. For both I wanted to have dynamic poses to evoke the activity of the card. Attempts: 1 (Marz), 2 (NPCs). Difficulty: 3/10 for both, no major hurdles once the lovely @/karoiseka pointed me at an airship in NG+.

8. Justice: The heart of the Justice card is its emphasis on truth, and no character in FFXIV is more committed to truth even in the face of great suffering than Aymeric de Borel. Because of this, the shot is taken at the top of the Vault, where he confronted his father over his concealment of the truth of the Dragonsong War. The card is usually depicted with a woman holding a sword and balanced scales -- Aymeric is holding his sword in a pose used in statues in the Pillars, and the symmetry of the shot/light and shadow split down the middle is meant to give the feeling of balance. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 1/10. I knew my concept, location, and shader before I even went in, and it came out exactly like I wanted.

9. The Hermit: Originally I had Urianger for this card, who still fits well, but when I moved him to Wheel of Fortune, there was a clear second choice: The Exarch. He even resembles the Hermit, with his cloak and staff, holding himself in isolation and possessing secret knowledge with which he guides the party. G'raha has grown out of this role as of Endwalker, but the Exarch fits it to a tee. I wanted to show his longing to return through his body language and reaching out for the portal that shows him the world he is set apart from. Attempts: 2. Difficulty: 4/10. Nothing major but did have to do two entirely separate cards lmao.

10. The Wheel of Fortune: The one I struggled with the most, conceptually. At first I had a more abstract choice, with the 3 starting city state leaders and Tataru, in a sort of "fate leads to the Scions" idea. But then I remembered that Urianger is a fortune teller who uses a wheel-like weapon with a literal wheel of cards, and, well. Yeah. The man is intimately associated with fate and choice, and the choice to place him on the moon is intentional, to separate him from his more secretive depictions in HW/ShB. He is the one who prepares our second option (flight) while giving us the choice to make our first (fight). Attempts: 2. Difficulty: 7/10. He's up on a high ledge that's not normally accessible and that's always a pain in the ass.

11. Strength: The one that started it all. The original shot of Kaede contained some layer elements I wasn't happy with so I ended up retaking it to better cohere with the others. Strength is about confidence and inner strength "leashing" power, symbolized by the woman and the tamed lion, and there's exactly one good lion model in XIV -- Forgiven Cruelty. It also has the fun side meaning of Kaede conquering and wielding the light that almost killed her. For Moenbryda's, I went with something simple -- her axe to symbolize her strength, but with her archon mark and the Sharlayan Thaliak statue prominently featured, emphasizing her intelligence. Attempts: 2 (Kaede), 1 (Moenbryda). Difficulty: 6/10. Kaede's was straightforward enough (though I had to wait an annoyingly long time for the sky to shift colors correctly), but Moenbryda's involved me floating her up on a building so i could get Thaliak in the shot correctly.

12. The Hanged Man: Holy moly this one was a PAIN IN THE ASS. I knew from the minute I started this what I wanted to do with it -- Lahabrea holding Thancred's ankle as he reaches for Minfilia. The Hanged Man is one that I felt it was especially important to mimic the iconic pose on the card, and this was how I decided to do it, but it took me over an hour and a half to accomplish. Anyway, the Zodiark idol stands in for the Tree of Life, which I really liked. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 10/10. Absolutely infuriating to have to pose 3 actors in three dimensional space like that.

13. Death: I only ever considered Estinien for this card. It stands for transformation and change, for shedding the old to make way for the new, and I chose to depict that by having his old corrupted drachen mail posed behind him like a shadow or an abandoned husk. He has left the hate and the rage behind, but the helmet is meant to symbolize that he always remembers it, and carries it with him so that he can do better. His lance is also vaguely reminiscent of the traditional Death scythe. That spot in Coerthas is where he challenges you in the early DRG quests while controlled by Nidhogg, as well as being just visually striking. Attempts: 1, but it took a while. Difficulty: 9/10. The ground is very much not flat, the helmet is on a minion, and I had to change angles and locations a few times.

14. Temperance: I briefly considered Hythlodaeus here, but Krile fits very well. Calm, competent, but unsure of her own worth. I chose Eureka Hydatos both for its importance to Krile as well as its easily accessible water -- instead of pouring from a cup, Krile is looking at her reflection. This one came together so quickly and easily. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 1/10. In and out of Eureka in less than 20 minutes.

15. The Tower: Originally, before I reshuffled, G'raha was going to be the Tower simply because I didn't know where to put him, and I couldn't think of an ally who is ultimately a destructive force, but it always bothered me because he truly didn't fit. Meteion, though -- despite her innocence and unwillingness, is THE destructive force within Endwalker's story. This card had the highest hurdles -- I had to get 7 friends to help me queue for Endsinger and then leave, and I almost couldn't get my tools to load Meteion in properly. After that it was smooth sailing, however. I used the whole lockout timer, but this was only the 4th shot I took, and it's one of my personal favorites. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 4/10, purely for queuing.

16. The Devil: Addiction, obsession, and control -- Zenos was the only answer for this card. I included Zero as well, despite intending this to be a primarily 6.0 and earlier set, to represent the humans bound in chains to the Devil, using the way she's pinned between Zenos and the scythe to symbolize that she's trapped. Afterward I realized this exact shot and character choice would have also worked quite well for the Tower, as well, but I ultimately prefer the Devil for him. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 3/10. Came together surprisingly easily, despite the fact that I had to make Zero's hat touch pose myself.

17. The Star: Symbolizing hope and new life, I can think of no one better suited than Ryne and the Empty. Ryne herself was given her own new life when Minfilia passed on her power, and the ability to make her own destiny -- and she used that power to revitalize a barren wasteland. My first version of this shot had a photoshopped in central star, but I decided to revisit the concept with an in game effect for the star instead. Helios provided what I needed, with the fun extra benefit of some additional rainbows (happy pride!). Attempts: 3. Difficulty: 3/10. Nothing crazy beyond trying to find a good angle to get the star in the shot, as well as Eden and the rainbow crystal. Second attempt I messed up the framing and had to redo it again.

18. The Moon: The card of dreams, fear, anxiety, and secrets, Gaia is perfect here (and a lovely companion to Ryne as the Star), though I did briefly consider Urianger as well. I wanted to have Gaia on the sand, with the moon hanging between the crystal walls of the Empty above her, but the angles would NOT cooperate to allow me to get the moon in the shot. So, levitation was the only answer. Fortunately it suits Gaia well, especially the distance that it evokes. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 6/10. I hate midair posing.

19. The Sun: Another card that sprang fully formed into my mind. Joy and fulfillment is symbolized by Lyse enjoying the morning light in a free Ala Mhigo, thinking of Papalymo. It also allowed me to get both of these very different characters into a single card, as they are very much a package deal, though I did consider Papalymo for the Hierophant as well. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 2/10. Came together very quickly.

20. Judgement: The last two cards of the Major Arcana are very high concept, with very lofty ideals, so they felt hard to pin down. I thought of doing both my WoLs here, or maybe Elidibus with his three forms for light, dark, and balance. But ultimately I ended up on Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus, as the sort of "final judgement" before the battle with the endsinger, the last step before everything ends. Their literal rebirth, the resolution of Emet-Selch's conflict with the WoL, the not-redemption but understanding reached, our efforts judged worthy -- it all just seemed to fit. The card design is simple but I hope the colors and emotion of the scene carry the weight of the arcana. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 2/10. No major roadblocks.

21. The World: At last we arrive at the end, not only the last posted but the last taken as well. I always knew I wanted Venat/Hydaelyn for this card, as she is the literal heart of our world, as well as an Azem who has reached the end of her journey, as Ardbert was one who was at the beginning of his all the way back at the Fool. But when I didn't use Elidibus anywhere else, I decided to add him here as well, since he also served as the heart of the star for a time. Light and dark united together, watching over Etheirys. The one who destroyed our world in order to save it, and the one who saved our world only to try to destroy it. Perfect symmetry, a completion of the circle. Attempts: 1. Difficulty: 9/10. I had to stitch together 3 separate screenshots in photoshop, with the fore and backgrounds cut apart so I could control the opacities separately. Probably the card that took me the longest, but it was worth it.

#ffxiv #ffxiv tarot #tarot #ffxiv gpose #had so much fun with this project #I've wanted to do it for years #I'll link this on twitter in a couple days but y'all get it early

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slashersiren · 25 days ago

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I loved your take on yautja x superpowered human. It gave me more idea of an ask 😅 (if you don’t mind 🥹). So I was thinking after their clashes again and again, the predator and the superhuman actually fall for each other. And in near future, they do end up having their own pups. When it comes to appearances, they take after their yautja dad, but end up inheriting their mother’s superpowers. So now you have got literal naturally genetically superpowered new yautja type. How would his clan react to this union? Would they be sceptical about this union or would they actually see it as a win win situation?

Here you go🫶🏻

Yautja x Superpowered Reader

Bloodlines (I swear I didnt copy the new Final Destination movie lmaooooo)

The ship cracked through the planet’s atmosphere like a war cry. Inside, cloaked in shadow and silver light, stood the warrior they once knew.. undefeated, unrelenting but he was no longer alone. She stood beside him, radiant as the stars he crossed to reach her, eyes sharp with power, body wrapped in armor of her own design. She didn’t need it, of course. Her skin was tougher than metal and her heart.. was far harder to win than any hunt he’d ever completed. Yet here she was, his mate. Not because he conquered her. Because he couldn’t.. and because she didn’t want to live without him either. Their story wasn’t one the Elders would sing in praise. It began in blood. In combat. The first time they clashed, she knocked him unconscious in seconds. He woke up humiliated and enthralled. She laughed at him. Called him “trophy boy.” Let him live. He came back. Again and again. Until it wasn’t about the hunt anymore. It was about her.

Now, years later, they returned with children. Three of them. Small, spined things with Yautja skin and dreadlocks but glowing eyes, floating footsteps, and power that rippled through the ship like a low, endless hum. They were still young, but their strength was undeniable. One had ripped the cargo door off mid-tantrum. The other could speak six languages by age two, including Yautja war-code and ancient Earth dialects. And the third? The third had already tracked a prey without a single tool, using only instinct. Her instinct. And his precision. They were… evolution. However evolution didn’t always mean acceptance, not for the elders.

At the Clan’s Gathering Hall he walked into the circle with pride. She followed silent, letting her presence speak louder than her words. And the children? They padded forward, unafraid, their strange energy rattling the sensors of half the warriors nearby. The murmurs were instant.

“Soft-blood.”

The High Elder approached slowly, eyes locked on the hunter.

“You’re a rule-breaker. You bring an outsider. A female who bested you in combat.. and worse, you call her mate.”

He growled, low and deep.

“She raised warriors stronger than your bloodlines can even comprehend.”

The woman stepped forward, voice amused yet cold and calculated.

“You want to reject power because it’s not pure? Then stay weak. I don’t need your approval.”

The room shifted. What was once offense… now looked like salvation.

A new bloodline. Stronger. Smarter. Emotionally unbreakable and physically superior. Half predator, half celestial. The Elder turned, facing the circle.

“Will they fight for us?”

The mother’s smile was wicked.

“Only if they choose to. They’re not weapons.”

Her mate placed a hand on her lower back.

“They’ll fight for what they protect. And what they love. Like their mother.”

He growled.

Later That Night on the highest rooftop of the clan tower, she sat with him, watching the city pulse below.

“Still think I’m a soft-blood?”

She teased. He clicked low, pulling her into his lap. They looked out towards the horizon, where three tiny shapes raced each other glowing, cloaking, crashing into trees. He watched with pride. She watched with love. Together, they waited for the universe to realize what they created: Not just a family. A future.

#yautja x you #yautja x reader #yautja fanfic #yautja x human #predator x reader #yautja predator #predator x you #monster x human #monster fudger #monster fucker #monster fic #monster fluff

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ranchclan · 4 months ago

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Clangen Ask Game V2

I had some questions I wanted to edit, some I wanted to add, so here’s round 2 of the Clangen Ask Game! Most are phrased in reference to clangen comics or fan writing, but this can apply to whatever clangen/clangen-adjacent media you create!

For the cats, please include a cat you’d like to answer

🎨 Favorite Hobbies?

🌙 Heavy or light sleeper, what are their dreams like?

🐀 Favorite Prey?

🌿 Favorite herb?

🎉 Favorite Holiday/Seasonal Event?

👯 Wild circle of friends, or a few close ones? Who’s their best friend?

🌳 What does their family tree look like?

⚡️Special powers or abilities?

🌷Quirks or other mannerisms?

🎯 What do their life goals look like? Deputy, Leader, Medcat, a family?

🏠 Would they ever consider becoming a kittypet?

🐾 What do they think of nearby clans/groups?

🪲What do they value the most?

🌲Favorite location on the territory?

🌧️ Favorite weather?

🧹 Favorite and least favorite clan task/chore/patrol?

🙀What do they fear the most?

✨ What is their relationship with StarClan like?

🍀Secret they’re hiding?

For the clan

🏞️ How did your clan start?

📜 How does your clan’s warrior code differ from other clans?

🎭 Does your clan have any specific traditions, rituals, or holidays?

🌌 Does your clan believe in StarClan, or another sort of afterlife?

💥 What’s the most dramatic event in your clan’s history?

🗿 Does your clan have any important or physical artifacts they keep?

🗣️ Which cat is the biggest gossip in the clan?

👑 Your leader and deputy disappear into thin air, who takes over?

⚔️ Who is the best and worst fighter in the clan?

🐾 Best and worst hunter?

🌟 Which cat has the strongest StarClan/Dark Forest connections?

🔮 Which cat is the most superstitious?

⚰️ What are your clan’s death rituals?

🛡How does your clan choose new deputies?

🌠 Are there any cats in your clan who don’t believe in StarClan?

🐱 Who are some of the cats outside the clan, and what is the clan’s relationship with them?

💔 Which cats have the most complicated relationship with each other?/make you go feral?

🎆What do omens/messages from StarClan look like to your cats?

For the World

🗺️ What does the territory look like? Any unique landmarks?

🐇 What are typical prey you’d find in the territory? Rare or unusual prey?

🐺Typical predators?

🦌 Are there animals that the clan can’t or won’t hunt?

🏘️ What is the twoleg activity like?

⚠️ Are there any dangerous areas cats have to avoid?

🏵Areas that are considered cursed or sacred? Your clan’s equivalent to Moonstone/Moonpool?

🌋 What sort of natural disasters happen here, any that have significantly changed the landscape?

❄️ What is the most challenging season for your clan?

🪴What herbs are most important to your med cats? Rare or magical herbs unique to your world?

🪵 What natural resources does your clan collect for tools, rituals, decoration, etc.?

For the Author

✍️ What inspired you to make your clangen comic/ other media?

⏩ How far ahead do you play in clangen? How far ahead do you draw/write?

📝 What do your notes look like?

⏳ What sort of deadlines or rituals do you follow to keep yourself on schedule?

⛔️How long are you planning on making your comic? For as long as you feel like it, or is there a set end?

🎲 How close to “canon” clangen RNG do you follow?

🔄Do you let clangen fully control names, or do you interfere? Where do you get inspiration for names for warriors and kittypets?

❔Do you have any suggestions for people looking to start their own clangen blogs?

💘 Any cats you ship? Any non-canon/crackship/oddball pairs?

™️Who is your saddest little guy?

😻Which cat would you steal to be your kittypet irl?

🐈 Are there any characters currently based on your irl pets?

🌀Out of context spoilers/WIP?

🏔Lore you’ve been wanting to share but haven’t gotten a chance to?

✏️Who’s your favorite character to draw/write?

❤️ Which character does the audience seem to love that you weren’t expecting?

🌍 What are some of your irl inspirations for the lore/worldbuilding of your comic?

💭 Fan theories or headcanons you love? How much does audience interaction change the events of the comic?

🤝 If you could collab with any other clangen creator (or just want to shout out your favorites), who would it be?

This also might just be me, but be sure to give your favorite creators time to draw or write their responses! Don’t be discouraged if it takes a minute

#clangen #clan generator #clangenerator #warriors #warriors oc #wc oc #so uh yeah go bonkers go yonkers folks #I’m also like 99% sure there’s no duplicate emojis in this one #also suggestion #don’t just send the emoji send the whole question w the emoji so authors don’t have to scroll thru to find it

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what-is-love-babey-dont-hurt-me · 1 month ago

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literally how are you doing the gradient text thing. i need to know.

✨ Snappy's Gradient Text Tutorial

You might have seen me use gradient text in a few of my artworks, and it is a great tool to make a posts tand out! I learned from this post, but find some of the information outdated, so I am making a tutorial of my own!

To my knowledge, this is only possible via desktop mode* (mobile method at end), but not the app, as access to the HTML function is necessary. Alongside that, you need access to a text color fader! There's a few options out there, but I use:

Patorjik's Text Color Fader

Let's get to the tutorial!

Have the text you want to turn into a gradient ready and copy it to your clipboard.

2. Open the text color fader and paste your text into the box labeled "your message".

3. For the most basic gradients, you may ignore the boxes on the right. The leftmost boxes allow you to choose between preset colors or making your own colors.

Tip: if you are making a gradient for something such as art, I reccoment grabbing a few hex codes from the image to use for your gradient. This allows you to have control over your colors. You may also save a pallet if you want to use it again

4. When you are happy with your colors, generate your text.

5. You will be brought to this page. If you are happy with the colors, click "select all" and copy the HTML to your clipboard.

TIP: check your text against both a dark and light background to ensure it will be readable to viewers on dark and light mode. If it is not you can tweak the colors by choosing "create new fade".

6. Open Tumblr again and open your post. At the top right there is a grear icon. Click the icon and scroll down to the text editor. Change the setting from "rich text" to "HTML"

7. When you move to HTML, your post will look very different! In the HTML, your goal is to find the text you want to replace in the code.

TIP: If you can't find it, use "Ctrl + F" to open the keword search function and it will highlight your word.

8. Highlight your plain text, right click it, and paste your HTML from Patorjik into the space.

TIP: The HTML is a confusing mess to look at. Click the "preview" tab to check if your code worked

9. You should see a gradient when you swicth modes!

If the HTML broke your formatting, you can edit it in the preview mode. Once you have done a gradient a couple of times this process is very easy and takes LESS than two minutes. It looks intimidating but after you get the hang it is very achievable! I believe in you guys being able to do it. Happy gradient texting for you guys!

*EDIT: It is possible via mobile through the method of entering your account on a web browser and putting it on computer mode, then following the same process. Reportedly it is less comfortable but it works, thank you to chocokeyboard for letting me know!

#sent to snappy #asks #snappy speaks #web resources #tumblr resources #gradient text #tumblr tutorial #gradient text tutorial #loveee doing this for my posts it adds so much #if anyone DOES know if it can be done on mobile let me know! I will edit this post to include it #EDIT: mobile method found! to my knowledge not app compatable but if anyone knows how to do it via app let me know and I will include it!

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a-d-nox · 5 months ago

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how can you glow up: your 6h - daily habits, health, and self-discipline.

seems like everyone started 75 days hard, medium, or soft as soon as the new year hit on my social media feeds... so here's the next hypothesis of how you can glow up using your venus persona. take a close look at your 6h!

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6h libra (7°, 19°), 6h venus, and/or venus aspecting 6h ruler

daily habits

curate a routine: use aesthetically pleasing tools like a cute planner, matching workout gear, etc.

prioritize work-life balance: libra thrives on harmony, so create clear boundaries between work and relaxation.

partner up: work with an accountability buddy or engage in social routines like walking with a friend or coworker.

mindful decision-making: your indecisive tendencies may slow you down. use tools like a pros-and-cons list or time limits/blocking to streamline daily choices.

health

gentle fitness: choose workouts that emphasize balance and flow, like yoga, pilates, and/or barre.

balanced diet: focus on a diet that incorporates variety and moderation. think colorful, well-plated meals that appeal to both the eyes and the palate.

skin & body care: libra’s beauty-conscious vibe thrives with self-care rituals. pamper yourself with skincare routines and/or regular relaxing massages.

avoid extremes: libra energy prefers moderation. skip overly intense regimens and opt for sustainable, enjoyable routines instead (HITT and 75 hard would not be for these people).

self-discipline

create beauty in discipline: you need something functional but aesthetically pleasing. for instance, a thoughtful made habit tracker and/or color-coded calendars.

balance hard work with reward: keep yourself motivated by celebrating small wins with little indulgences - a favorite snack or a self-care day.

social accountability: let friends or groups hold you accountable for fitness, projects, and/or self-improvement goals.

glow-up activities

beautify your workspace: add plants, art, or calming colors to create a productive yet serene environment.

join a wellness class: try group pilates and/or yoga for a social and balanced approach to fitness.

revamp your closet: create a capsule wardrobe and/or organize your clothing to reflect the polished libra vibe.

relaxing evening routine: end the day with candlelight, soothing music, and/or a luxurious skincare ritual.

6h sagittarius (9°, 21°), 6h jupiter, and/or jupiter aspecting 6h ruler

daily habits

growth-oriented routines: you thrive when your habits are designed for personal expansion. focus on routines that encourage learning, travel, and/or exploring new perspectives.

positive productivity: you have a sense of optimism where daily tasks are concerned, making it easier to stay motivated. infuse fun into your day - listen to uplifting podcasts and/or explore creative approaches to mundane chores.

consistency through belief: jupiter’s influence inspires faith in your ability to improve. use affirmations or gratitude journaling to reinforce your positive mindset.

health

holistic wellness: approaches to health that integrate body, mind, and spirit. practices like yoga, meditation, and/or exploring global wellness traditions are ideal.

moderation matters: while jupiter brings abundance, it can also lead to overindulgence. focus on balance in diet and exercise to avoid extremes.

fitness with freedom: jupiter encourages movement and exploration - choose outdoor activities, group classes, and/or fitness routines that feel expansive and exciting.

self-discipline

long-term vision: jupiter encourages you to see the big picture. tie your daily routines to a larger goal and/or purpose, like personal growth or job advancement, to stay motivated.

positive reinforcement: this aspect makes self-discipline easier when you focus on what you gain rather than what you restrict. celebrate milestones to maintain enthusiasm.

glow-up activities

expand your knowledge: dedicate time daily to learning, whether through books, podcasts, and/or courses. growth fuels your glow-up.

practice gratitude: a daily gratitude practice strengthens your positive mindset and attracts even more opportunities for success.

travel for wellness: plan a retreat or adventure centered on self-care, like hiking in a new location or joining a wellness retreat.

abundant self-care: invest in inspiring, luxurious self-care practices that make you feel expansive - think spa treatments, aromatherapy, and/or beautifully curated meal prep.

6h pisces (12°, 24°), 6h neptune, and/or neptune aspecting 6h ruler

habits

keep a flexible routine: allow your day to flow rather than sticking to a rigid schedule (challenges like the examples i gave above are unlikely to stick for - if anything 75 soft would be the extent). create loose frameworks that prioritizes how you feel over having a rigid to-do lists.

mindful mornings: begin your day with introspection - try morning journaling, meditation, and/or pulling a tarot card for insight.

artistic productivity: incorporate creative outlets into your day, like doodling, painting, or writing, to keep your imagination active.

acts of service: integrate kindness into your habits, such as volunteering, caring for a pet, and/or small acts of service for others, as they bring you fulfillment.

health

holistic wellness: experiment with yoga, energy healing (like reiki), and/or sound baths.

hydration & water therapy: water signs should prioritize drinking plenty of water and explore water-based activities like swimming, water aerobics, and/or baths with epsom salts.

gentle fitness: opt for activities that connect your body and soul, like tai chi, restorative yoga, and/or even dancing (pin point on ballet) to release pent-up emotions.

boundaries & emotional detox: you can absorb emotions easily. protect your mental health with grounding techniques like breath work or journaling to process feelings.

self-discipline

embrace compassionate self-discipline: treat yourself with kindness when working on new habits. you thrives with gentle, supportive approaches rather than self-criticism.

work with intuition: let your intuition guide your priorities for the day. trust yourself (and your body) to know what needs attention rather than over-planning.

visualize success: use visualization techniques to imagine the outcomes you want to achieve, helping you stay aligned with your dreams.

glow-up activities

spiritual self-care: create rituals that connect you to your higher self, such as lighting candles or practicing gratitude during moon phases.

creative cooking: experiment with nourishing recipes inspired by your mood. incorporate calming herbs like chamomile or lavender.

start a dream journal: keep a journal to explore patterns or creative inspiration.

declutter with intention: you can feel scattered with too much “stuff.” declutter your space; imbue it with meaning - donate items with a small thank-you ritual (kon mari method moment).

6h ruler in 1h and/or aspecting asc

daily habits

habits reflect identity: your routines easily align with your self-image. you’re drawn to habits that make you feel like your best self and naturally express your personality.

ease in routine building: you find it relatively easy to incorporate healthy practices into your life because they naturally support your sense of self and purpose.

public accountability: your habits impact how others perceive you, you might enjoy sharing your journey (documenting fitness progress or sharing meal prep ideas on social media).

health

health as confidence: feeling healthy and balanced boosts your self-esteem and how you show up in the world. prioritizing self-care becomes a natural extension of your personal growth.

fitness for presence: activities like yoga, strength training, and/or posture-focused exercises can improve not just your health but also the way you physically carry yourself.

self-discipline

natural motivation: you’re disciplined when routines reinforce who you want to be. so choose habits that align with your personal goals and values.

self-expression through action: your productivity and organization reflect your identity. for example, creating a workspace or routine that feels uniquely you enhances your efficiency.

authenticity in structure: avoid overly rigid plans - opt for routines that feel natural and authentic to your lifestyle.

glow-up activities

morning rituals: start your day with habits that energize and align you with your desired identity (skincare, affirmations, or a power breakfast).

fitness for confidence: focus on activities that enhance your posture, strength, and presence. pilates or dance could be great options.

style your routine: create a lifestyle that feels polished and reflective of your personality. whether it’s stylish activewear or a bullet journal, let your habits express your unique energy.

public progress: share your self-discipline journey if it feels aligned - whether through social media, conversations, or mentorship of others.

6h ruler in 4h

daily habits

home-centered routines: your most effective habits begin and thrive at home. create structured, calming rituals like morning journaling, home cooked meals, and/or home workouts to build consistency.

comfort and productivity: design a home space that supports both relaxation and focus. dedicated, cozy workspaces and/or exercise corners can encourage discipline. stepisodes might be your thing - invest in a walk pad or stepper!

family-inspired practices: if you can make it happen, routines that involve or are inspired by family, ancestry, and/or tradition (e.g., cooking family recipes or practicing shared wellness habits) will often feel the most fulfilling.

health

emotional health comes first: your physical health is tied to your emotional state. make time for self-reflection and grounding practices like breathwork or gratitude journaling to stabilize your mood.

restorative practices: focus on health routines that feel nurturing, such as gentle stretching, restorative yoga, and/or relaxing baths.

nutritious comfort food: preparing home-cooked meals with fresh, wholesome ingredients ties in both physical and emotional care.

self-discipline

consistency through comfort: you work best when routines feel safe and familiar. create systems that integrate naturally into your environment rather than forcing external structures.

emotional accountability: self-discipline improves when you feel emotionally supported. lean into family, close friends, or personal affirmations to motivate yourself.

balance work & rest: avoid overloading yourself. create rhythms in your day that balances effort and rejuvenation - like rewarding productive periods with cozy downtime.

glow-up activities

declutter your space: a tidy, peaceful home supports clear thinking and productivity.

home fitness: explore at-home workouts that feel grounding and enjoyable.

emotional check-ins: incorporate a nightly reflection routine to release stress and process the day.

6h ruler in 9h

daily habits

incorporate learning: your routines thrive when they involve intellectual or spiritual growth. start your day with reading, journaling, or studying something meaningful to you.

seek variety: break up monotony by incorporating new activities into your routine, like trying different workouts or exploring diverse cuisines in meal prep.

travel-inspired practices: bring elements of travel or culture into your habits, such as practicing yoga from another tradition, using mindfulness techniques, or exploring global wellness trends.

health

holistic health: look into ayurveda, meditation, and/or breathwork.

outdoor activities: you benefit from outdoor workouts, hikes, and/or activities that connect you to nature and broaden your horizons.

mind-body connection: physical health is tied to mental and spiritual alignment. journaling or practicing gratitude can help release stress and keep you grounded.

self-discipline

purpose-driven routines: you’re more disciplined when your habits align with your goals or ideals. anchor your daily tasks to a “why” that feels meaningful.

long-term perspective: focus on how daily consistency contributes to larger aspirations like personal growth and/or job to career development.

educational structure: incorporate study or skill-building into your routine, such as learning a new language, taking online courses, and/or reading topics of interest.

glow-up activities

morning philosophy practice: start your day with a mantra, affirmation, or inspirational reading.

explore wellness abroad: try fitness or health practices inspired by different cultures, like tai chi, capoeira, and/or mediterranean-inspired cooking. watch the show down to earth with zac efron to catch the vibe.

expand through movement: take your fitness outside - hiking, running, or yoga in open spaces align with this placement’s expansive energy.

set vision-oriented goals: create a vision board or journal about how your daily habits bring you closer to your dreams.

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#astrology chart #astrology readings #astro #astrology signs #astrology tumblr #astrology stuff #astrology #astro notes #astro observations #astro community #astroblr #astro placements #glow up #6h #libra #sagittarius #pisces #1h #9h

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glowettee · 6 months ago

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✧ ˚.The Ultimate Study Guide: How to Become a Top-Tier Student ✨📚

Hi besties! 💖 It’s Mindy here, your resident study buddy and glow-up guru at Glowettee. I wanna talk about how to become a top-tier student this upcoming year without losing your sanity—or your vibe. Imagine sipping on a latte, surrounded by pastel notes and cute stationery, feeling like the main character of your academic journey. That’s the energy we’re channeling today. Ready to take your study game from blah to iconic? Hopefully these tips could help prepare for the second semester!

1. Active Recall and Spaced Repetition Hacks

Okay, so here’s the deal: simply reading your notes is not the move. You’ve got to make your brain work a little harder to really soak in all that info.

Active recall: Write down questions from your notes and try answering them without looking. This forces your brain to actually retrieve the information (and helps you remember it longer!).

Spaced repetition: Spread out your study sessions instead of cramming. Use apps like Anki or Quizlet to create digital flashcards that you review over time. Bonus: Anki is super aesthetic if you customize the fonts and colors. 🌸

2. How to Make Study Sessions Feel Luxurious

Studying doesn’t have to feel like a chore, babe. Here’s how to romanticize the grind:

Set the mood: Light a candle, play soft lofi beats, and wear your coziest silk robe. (Yes, the fancy one.)

Aesthetic setup: Use pastel highlighters, cute pens, and a clean desk space. Your desk should feel like a Pinterest board come to life.

Snacks & drinks: Treat yourself to something yummy like matcha lattes or chocolate-covered almonds. A chic study session is fueled by snacks, trust me. 🍵

3. Step-by-Step Pomodoro Method Breakdown for Focus

Pomodoro is basically magic for productivity. Here’s how to do it:

Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on one task. (Pro tip: Choose something specific, like summarizing one chapter.)

Take a 5-minute break after each session. Stretch, grab a sip of water, or scroll Pinterest for inspo.

Repeat four times, then take a longer 20-30 minute break. Use this time to dance around your room or journal—it’s all about balance.

🦢 ✧ ˚.Why it works: Breaking your tasks into bite-sized chunks makes studying less overwhelming and way more manageable. Plus, the breaks keep you refreshed and motivated.🦢 ✧ ˚.

4. Best Apps for Studying

Bestie, your phone doesn’t have to be a distraction—it can be your ultimate study tool. Here are my faves:

Notion: Perfect for organizing your study schedule and creating dreamy, color-coded notes. You can even add cute icons and headers to make it so aesthetic. (SPOILER!! I'll be making some soon for you guys!!)

Quizlet: Great for flashcards and testing yourself on key terms. Bonus: You can use other people’s study sets if you’re short on time.

Anki: Ideal for mastering those tough subjects (hello, bio and chem!). The spaced repetition feature is a lifesaver for long-term retention.

Forest: Keeps you off your phone by growing virtual trees while you study. The guilt of killing your tree will keep you focused, I promise. 🌳

5. How to Romanticize School and Make It Fun

Here’s the tea: school doesn’t have to be boring. Treat every class like a stepping stone to your dream life.

Dress the part: Show up like the best-dressed main character. Think Blair Waldorf vibes but comfy—plaid skirts, cozy cardigans, and knee-high socks are always a win.

Curate your supplies: Invest in cute stationery, a pastel planner, and maybe even a monogrammed tote bag. If it feels luxurious, you’ll want to use it.

Celebrate small wins: Finished a chapter? Reward yourself with a TikTok break or a face mask. You deserve it.

Shift your mindset: Instead of dreading school, think of it as part of your glow-up. Every essay, test, or project is one step closer to the 🦢 ✧ ˚.elite🦢 ✧ ˚. version of you.

Final Thoughts

You’ve got this, babe. Becoming a top-tier student is about working smarter, not harder—and looking cute while doing it. Make your study sessions a vibe, stay consistent with these hacks, and watch your grades (and confidence) skyrocket. Remember: You’re not just studying for school; you’re building the foundation for your dream life. 💕

Let me know how you’re leveling up your study game in the comments or tags! And don’t forget to tag @glowettee if you post your aesthetic study setups—I’d love to see them. ✨

Xoxo, Mindy/Glowettee 🌸

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snarp · 5 months ago

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90% of documentation sucks. 99% of LLM documentation sucks. Why? Possibilities:

LLM devs lack the necessary skills to write docs because they're under the age of 25 and have been working on the same couple projects that whole time.

LLM devs don't understand why docs are important because they're under the age of 25 and have been working on the same couple projects that whole time.

LLM devs view their work in the way that mystery cults view their worship, and enter an ecstatic state not conducive to communication upon opening Jupyter Notebook/Google Colab/etc. (It's like when a snake-handling churchgoer picks up the snake.)

LLM devs choose not to write docs because they think that providing publicly-accessible information on how their code can be used makes their expertise less-valuable in the job market:

"If I'm the only one who understands the tools I made, people who want to use my work will have to pay me."

-- Final words of 10,000 naive LLM devs who have spent the last 2 years duplicating each other's work without realizing it, because they have never provided a coherent public explanation of what their work is intended to do, making it impossible either for them to find each other or for prospective users to find them. They died of dysentery.

If they had lived only a few months longer, they'd have gotten back in the computer chair and discovered, with mounting horror, that they no longer know how to use their own work, because they spent a few months doing something else (hospital, PT, etc) and the unwritten knowledge that they thought they had hoarded - in fact recalled only due to near-daily repetition - fell out of their heads, teaching them an important lesson about their own fallibility.

They didn't, though. They died of dysentery. Very sad.

#a book by edward gorey #llm #coding #ai #ml #medical cw #depressing cw

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allmondbuttergirl · 9 days ago

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pick a pile - Advice from BTS: Hyung Line

༘⋆ Before you begin, take a moment to center yourself and reflect on your current journey. Trust that the universe has a plan for you, and the messages you receive today are here to help guide you towards your next steps. Pick an image whose energy you're drawn to the most. ⊹ ࣪ ﹏𓊝﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ࣪ ˖

──── ୨୧ ──────── ୨୧ ──────── ୨୧ ──────

✧ Pile One — Jin

This is so Jin-coded. Like that older brother energy who says something hilarious one minute and then hits you with the most grounding, protective life advice the next — with a side of “don’t be dumb, you deserve better.”

🧿 What the Cards Say: Two of Wands · Ace of Pentacles · Queen of Swords

He is asking you to stop waiting for permission. You’re standing at a threshold, holding a dream in one hand and hesitation in the other. He says, "“Choose yourself. Begin something that will last.” You’re being guided to plant a new seed — a project, belief, or way of living — rooted in clarity and purpose. But do it from a place of wisdom, not emotional reactivity. There’s something regal in how Jin’s energy shows up here — calm, clever, discerning. Vision is nothing without grounding. And you don’t need everyone to agree with your path — only to walk it with your whole heart.

✨ Jin's Advice: “You have more potential than you’re letting yourself believe. Take the leap — you’re ready. Build something real. Stay smart, stay grounded, and don’t forget to protect your energy along the way.”

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✧ Pile Two — J-Hope

…this is SO Hobi, but like his deeper, more introspective self — the side people sometimes overlook beneath the sunshine.

🧿 What the Cards Say: Four of Swords · The Hermit · The Magician

J-Hope shows up not as the eternal sunshine — but as your guide into sacred stillness. He asks, “Have you paused long enough to hear your own voice again?” There’s healing here — the kind that happens when you step away from noise, from hustle, from the need to be “on.” In the quiet, you rediscover your tools. Your soul is the magician — resting, reflecting, then rising. The lesson: Silence isn’t absence — it’s preparation. You don’t have to force the next chapter. Rest, and your power will return to you tenfold.

✨ J-Hope's Advice: "Take the break. It’s okay to go quiet. That silence is sacred — it's where you'll remember who you are. And when you're ready, use all that you've learned to create something only you can. You're more powerful than you think."

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✧ Pile Three — SUGA

🧿 What the Cards Say: Eight of Wands · Queen of Cups · The Magician

It’s classic Yoongi. He’d never force you to rush healing, but he would encourage you to stop over-perfecting and just let your soul speak.

Yoongi’s energy rushes in like lightning through water. He whispers, "Move.Create.Feel Everything." Something is ready to come out of you — a truth, a creation, an emotional release. But you’ve been doubting your timing. SUGA says the timing is now. Your emotions don’t make you fragile — they make your art real. He says, "Use it." Your softness is not your weakness. Let your emotions lead you to something bold, fast, and true. The storm inside you is the spell.

✨ Suga's Advice: "Move fast when the spark hits. Don’t waste time doubting. Let your emotions be your fuel — not your chains. You’re not missing anything. You already have it all. Make something with it."

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✧ Pile Four — RM

This is the Namjoon spread — like a handwritten poem he’d leave pressed between pages of a book.

🧿 What the Cards Say: Seven of Pentacles · The Tower · Six of Wands

Namjoon meets you at the intersection of patience and collapse. He says, "Don’t fear what’s falling apart — it’s clearing the way for who you’re becoming.” You’ve waited. You’ve tended your garden. But sometimes the walls still fall. The Tower here is sacred disruption — and he’s reminding you: this is not failure, it’s freedom. And when you rise — you’ll rise seen. You’re not behind. You’re transforming. Be brave enough to stand in the fire — because what comes after will be your liberation, your recognition, and your quiet triumph.

✨ Namjoon's Advice: "Be patient with your becoming. Don’t fear the fall — it’s carving the space for your truth. You will rise, and when you do, you’ll shine not because you were unshaken, but because you kept choosing to rebuild."

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noodle-is-unstable · 9 months ago

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Posting this early because the post Nuke love has been overwhelming. Just, thank you all so much. I'll always be baffled by the love of this community 💖

This was something asked before the nuke so if the anon that requested it finds it. Hiiii

You ask the JJK Characters about Pet Play

(Head Cannons)

Ft ~ Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Kento Nanami, Toji Fushiguro, Ryoumen Sukuna, Choso, Takuma Ino, Shiu Kong, Uraume, Yuki Tsukumo, Shoko Ieiri, Mahito Kink ~ Pet Play Synopsis ~ How the JJK Characters would react to asking about Pet Play Content Warning ~ 18+, leashes, outfits, roleplay, pet play, idk bruh 18+ things

Gojo ~

"I've been waiting for you to ask!"

Reaction: Gets excited. Probably a little too excited, his eyes go wide. Probably already running to his closet Whose the Pet: Gojo wants to be the pet and is absolutely puppy coded, ready to bark for you Accessories: Absolutely wants the ears and tail. Is fine with the latex suit but he wants his pretty face and eyes to be seen. Behavior Tools: NEEDS A COLLAR. Will beg for it actually. One to match his eyes with your name on it. Wants a leash to be connected to you the entire time. Has a cage but will never use it

Geto ~

"Here kitty kitty."

Reaction: Is amused by the idea and is very up for it Whose the Pet: You're going to be his pet. He'd probably want a kitten but isn't picky Accessories: Needs a tail and ears. Doesn't want you in anything else, just slightly animal like Behavior Tools: You'll have a collar and leash always hooked to him. His pet doesn't leave his side. You have a cage for when you act up and he will leave you in it no matter how much you whine

Nanami ~

"If it makes you happy?"

Reaction: Is confused by the idea and needs it explained a few times. He's hesitant but willing because he'll do anything to make you happy Whose the Pet: You're going to be the pet. Doesn't care what animal you are but likes something small and fuzzy Accessories: He likes how you look in ears and a tail. A full latex suit will do something to him he's embarrassed by. He will ask you to wear it sometimea Behavior Tools: You're a good little pet and don't need anything. There is a cage but it's left open and you rarely go in. Afterall why would you choose a cage over Nanami's lap?

Toji ~

"You're already basically a bitch in heat"

Reaction: Thinks you're crazy but is SEVERELY turned on by the idea Whose the Pet: You're the pet, and you make such a cute little bunny Accessories: Ears and a tail are a MUST (he will pull them). Ppprefers you to be naked aside from the ears and tail Behavior Tools: You're in a full harness and a leash that he always have. Not that you leave his side anyways. He absolutely has a cage for you but it's a reward over a punishment

Sukuna ~

"Pet? You're already my pet."

Reaction: Doesn't understand. You're basically a pet to him anyways, what will this change? Whose the pet: You are. He wants something small to feel even bigger an in control. Something like a mouse, hamster or bunny. Something tiny Accessories: You're in full latex and Pet Gear. Arms bound with paws, ears and a tail. The only thing you don't have is a mask, he wants to see his pets face Behavior Tools: A harness and a collar with his name on it. No leash or cage, you're going to be by his side or in his lap at all times

Choso ~

"Am I a good boy?"

Reaction: In shock and awe at the idea but really excited Whose the pet: Choso wants to be the pet. A black cat specifically. Accessories: He turns his hair into ears and absolutely wants a tail Behavior Tools: He wants a collar and leash to be connected to you. No cage needed because he's a god boy and won't leave your side

Ino ~

"Arf! Woof woof!"

Reaction: Gets bricked up instantly. He's been dreaming of this day Whose the pet: Ino is. This man is so puppy coded it isn't even funny Accessories: He goes all out. He has the mask, suit, ears, tail and paws already. He just didn't know how to tell you Behavior Tools: Harness but no leash, Ino's a good boy. He has a cage that's always open but he prefers to be in your lap or by your side

Shiu ~

"Be good, okay?" Reaction: Amused and could never say no to you Whose the pet: You're the pet. Something exotic too. Maybe a fox or a racoon, maybe a red panda Accessories: Ears are a must. Up to you if a tail is added or not. Wear the whole outfit, he won't complain Behavior Tools: You need a collar and a leash, you just act up too much. You have a cage but Shiu doesn't like to use it often

Uraume ~

"Is this right?" Reaction: Confused by the concept and gets shy at the thought Whose the pet: They want to be the pet. They're always taking care of everyone, they want to be cared for. Probably a small white cat, maybe a ferret Accessories: Ears are all they're comfortable with...for now Behavior Tools: Wants a cute, small collar with your name on it but that's it

Yuki ~

"Come on, beg." Reaction: Laughs but is so game it isn't even funny Whose the pet: You're her pet. A cute little bunny at that Accessories: Ears and tail for sure. She'd probably want you in a body suit too Behavior Tools: You have a collar on but Yuki prefers to use a riding crop if you act up

Shoko ~

"You want me to what?" Reaction: Doesn't understand at all, but if you want to? Whose the pet: You're the pet. Shoko has no opinion on it, be a ish for all she cares Accessories: She likes how you look in ears but won't say it out loud Behavior Tools: A collar with her name but only because you begged. She doesn't know what she's doing

Mahito ~

"I am the best boy!!"

Reaction: So excited he almost explodes Whose the pet: He is. And he's all of them. He'll transfigure into a different animal depending on the day and his mood Accessories: None needed, he is the accessory Behavior Tools: You absolutely need this freak on a leash and a cage or he'll be humping your leg

About the Kink: Pet Play is a type of roleplay that involves one or more parties acting like an animal. Though most choose domesticated pets, mythical creatures and wild animals can be chosen too. How to Practice the Kink Safely:

With any kink it's important to have a safe word, action and sound. The action is in case it's not possible to be verbal. The sound is incase it's not possible to make words or move. Pick something easy to remember and wouldn't come up naturally. Eg. Red, 3 fast taps, 3 repeating grunts

Pet play is a form of roleplay and in doing so should be able to be turned on and shut off. There should be a signal or phrase that someone wants to go into Pet Space like grabbing their collar. Only enter Pet Space if both parties are consenting to participating. Pet play doesn't have to be sexual and can simply be a way to unwind and give up control. In other cases it can be sexual. This form of escapism can be good but also needs a way to turn it off. This isn't a 24/7 thing, this is roleplay and shouldn't be a permanent fixture in life. Communication is important and the "owner" should continually check in on the pet to entire they are okay, and still a consenting participant.

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slocumjoe · 11 months ago

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Brief explanation on my interpretation of these guys

Cait; an animal, when cornered, begins to roar. It puffs itself up, feathers and fur raised, teeth bared. An animal with its claws out is an animal afraid. Cait does not want to hurt—but she doesn't want to be hurt. A victor is not a victim—a predator, not prey. She had it beaten into her, and beat it into herself so she'd never forget. The claws are always out, teeth always bared, eyes always flicking across the room. But once she starts recovery, she's free to be herself. Cait slows down. She sleeps in when she feels like it. She eats when she has an appetite. She takes the time to bathe, to brush her hair and teeth. Once the loudest, brightest burning fire in the room, she mellows into a match—the potential of explosion is there, but for now, she's only a little light. Her eyes are no less sharp, but Cait only wants to be left with her friends, and enjoy the peace and quiet she can steal away for them. Her ambitions are small and unimpressive, and she appears more like a cat lazing in a sunbeam than any pit dog.

Curie; well meaning, and sweet, but too smart for her own good and she knows and acts like it. She wants the best for you, but she thinks she knows what that is. Sometimes she does, but Curie often forgets that people are more complicated than the biology that comprises them. Curie is bubbly, and social, but struggles with the idea that her perception of things is just that—her perception. It could be a result of her coding, her nature as a preprogrammed robot with set realities, or it could be a sign of her humanity. It's the critical flaw every human has, after all. Her sense of justice is too strong for her body. Her grief is too strong for her body. She examines each sensation—anger is in her cheeks and chest. Joy is a lightness in her head. Sorrow is a bitter lump in her throat, and cold hands. She wants to help everyone and everything. She knows she can't. She will try, anyway, and no one needs to know if it hurts. There is no other fate for someone so kind.

Danse; He once called the thing in his chest Wrath. Righteous connotations, implied justification and the promise of vengeance. Whatever brought this Wrath will meet it. The Wrath was provoked, summoned, and therefore, the summoner is the hand of their own undoing. Danse doesn't think about how this frees him of accountability. What he does is not his fault. The blood is not on his hands. He's a tool of Wrath—not one man of thousands, free to choose for himself. Danse doesn't respect himself enough to believe in his own judgement. He finds himself a stumbling fool, soft in the heart, fragile outside of his armor. Gentleness comes naturally to him. Such a huge man, and his heart is still too big for his body. He is equal parts intelligent and kind, but a soldier has no need for his own mind, and kindness has no place in war. Danse doesn't trust himself. He doesn't trust that his choices, his ideas for the world, are right. He leaves himself in the hands of the Brotherhood. The responsibility is no longer his.

Deacon; You can't change a soul, and Deacon seethes at this. He is the same man he was all those years ago. It's only his body that he can change. Even then, only by so much. His eyes are recognizable. Silvery blue, tired, and paradoxically, as sharp as they are dull. He never looks like he's fully there with you. Always a few steps into some other reality. Deacon wants to be good. He wants to clear his name. It really is Deacon, but no one needs to know. He is the same man. He lies about what he's done, the things he's seen, but he'll never lie about what matters. So, he will always be Deacon, because the important parts never change. He knows and hates this. The synths are what drive him now—people looking to be themselves, to wear their own face. He gets it more than any other human. Sometimes he wishes he was a synth, just so he didn't have to be Deacon. But he's stuck with himself. He keeps himself company through all the faces he wears, and leaves them when he feels to close to a life he could make for himself. A lie left to settle could grow into a truth. He loathes himself but fundamentally, there is a good man in there. Only a good man can want to be better. But he feels that good man isn't good, that being good is what he has to reach for first. He is stuck in a loop of trying, when he doesn't have to try. Deacon is Deacon, and he doesn't know. He isn't unsalvageable. Just buried so deep under attempts he doesn't need to make. The only forgiveness that can save him is his own.

Gage; if Cait is a pit dog, Gage is a bull. This creature is no gentle thing, those horns are not merely regal. But in other life, he could have sat with his field and his herd. He could have watched the clouds roll on by with the wind, and kept watch on the outskirts of his pasture. A gentle thing, lumbering and quiet, but on guard. Always waiting to gore. Even as he circles his farm, he has kept it this long because there is nothing more dangerous than he. But as it stands, he has found what he thinks is a calling in violence. It doesn't come as naturally to him as the stray dogs he runs with. Meat has no place in his flat teeth. But he runs with them nonetheless and keeps pace. He leads the charge whether they admit it or not. Gage is strength and sharpened bone, but they were never meant to initiate. He is meant to stand his ground. He was meant to protect. But no one saw it coming, the bull with the predators, and surprise is a deathblow. It's easier to hunt than be hunted. You eat what you can get even if it fits wrong in your jaws.

Hancock; There is a flavor found in the guilt of the privileged that you can't find anywhere else. He was raised wealthy, well off. When he was younger, he watched others starve, die, suffer, and knew it was an aspect of life. It was nothing to mourn. It was inevitable. Between the exile and his revival of Goodneighbor, Hancock feels his biggest crime is not finding his shame sooner. He will say he has no shame, no embarrassment. Hancock lies awake at night thinking of every meal he's eaten when there was enough to spare for everyone else, but they went hungry. He thinks of people beaten in streets and how quickly he turned around. He thinks of how his own survival is selfish when so many good people die. Hancock is anger given flesh. It's not like Cait's; his is a wailing misery, stalking the ruins and knowing what Graveyard he steps in. Hancock feels too much sympathy for him to handle. He has to numb himself or he will lose it. He'll break under the shame of not knowing better sooner. Hancock finds blood on his hands that isn't there. Most of all, he hates how bad it makes him feel. Hancock thinks he has no right to the shame or the pain. There is worse. His disgust at his inactions is not enough. It's isn't enough that he tries to help now. He didn't help then. Hancock doesn't forgive easily.

MacCready; A quiet boy raising a quiet boy of his own. MacCready seeks peace in a way most people can't. He finds sunbeams filtering through windows, plants creeping through concrete, birdsong on the wind. MacCready is the everyday wastelander; too young to see the things he's seen. But he's different. Robert finds enjoyment in the world around him. He entertains himself, takes pride in his skills, and takes pleasure in good company in such a simple way, he feels almost out of time. In other world, he could have been the one crawling out from a Vault. MacCready is haunted like anyone. His ghost doesn't terrify him. Her memory is a comfort. It hurts and always will, but MacCready wanders on. He finds toys for their child and takes interest in them as if he's still a little boy himself. He feels as much, most days. MacCready is often distrusted, but often very beloved, because he is himself. There is no character, no mask, nothing warping the man you speak to. He is a kid trying to take care of his kid, but he'll take a moment to crack jokes at you and talk about something he read in a magazine. For someone so materially greedy, on a personal level, all he wants from anyone is pleasant conversation. It's refreshingly human in a time where even humans seem more like monsters.

Nick; A painful period of one man's life, etched into hardware and frozen forever. The man dies but his pain lives, trapped in the agony of grief and betrayal. If Hancock is anger in flesh, Nick is disgust in a jar. Disgust at the injustice, at the trickery of a mastermind, the wasted life of a fine woman. Disgust at himself, fading away into a bitter old man who failed his city and his love. Valentine was a very good man who took a very dark turn after Jenny. Nick is the moment before he fell off that precipice. If Nick knew who Valentine hardened into, he'd have yet another crisis, another thing to brood over. Nick is so loved by Diamond city because he is an inhuman thing, but so capable of love and tenderness. He is all give, and incapable of take. You can't give him anything in return, and you don't need to. He's a robot very good at comforting. A robot doesn't need comfort. Nick convinces himself of this, as well. But people try. Humans get attached to the inhuman. A child hugs his leg and says they're glad he made it back. A guard throws an arm over his shoulder when he can't save someone and tells him he still did good. People hand him patches of fabric for Ellie to sew into his trench coat. Nick is loved. To be loved is to be known. Nick doesn't even know himself.

Piper; The plight of the angry woman rarely leads to a happy ending. The angry woman has her reasons. She is right. However, there are techniques to achieve results. A battering ram doesn't fix a door, it merely opens the path. Piper sees problems, but her solutions forget the complicated world around her. She wants to fix things. Some things can't be fixed, or the problem isn't actually what she thinks it is, or maybe it's just not the right time. Piper sees a problem, and the simplicity of knowing it has to change is enough for her. She barrels at the betterment of the world and doesn't think about it. She is angry that things are wrong. Piper is a young woman scared out of her mind, for herself, her sister, her community. The people around her beg her to be careful, to slow down, to not burn herself in the attempt to set the evils around her on fire. Piper doesn't realize how reckless she is. She doesn't realize that her life has value beyond fixing everything. A reporters job is to report. It is not to be a savior. Piper speaks the truth, but when nothing changes, she thinks her job isn't done. Her job is to spread the word. Piper thinks it is up to her to act on it. Her work will never be enough for her.

Preston; A good man hanging on by a thread. So close to being a monster to the people preying on him and his kin. Preston holds civilians in one arm, and a gun in the next. He has lost much of his mercy, and much of his patience. But he still acts on it. He knows right from wrong even if the wrong seems like it's the only thing that can soothe the fire in his gut. Preston lets people talk about him as if he is a gentle soul, still. As if he's merely a gentle lamb. Preston feels more like a guard dog who can still smell the bloodied wool of all the herds he's failed before. He won't even grace the next pack of wolves with a warning howl. This rage terrifies him, but Preston feels that being scared is how you stay alive, now. If you're not scared, you're not paying attention, you haven't noticed the torches on the hill. He is so angry it makes him sick. Gunshots from Quincy still ring in his ears. He still hears Hollis hit the ground dead. Preston wants to be a good person. He is one. But there is so much fury inside him, that he fears any chance of revenge that he gets will rip that away from him. He just needs one chance, and he'll be a monster like the Commonwealth has never seen before. He'll just be on its side.

X6-88; A robot with human traits, different from other synths. All of them have humanity they hide away, but X6 is exactly what he seems like. There is no internal softness, no tenderness or wanting. He doesn't stare at the sun and ponder his existence. He doesn't count the stars and think about what makes up a soul. Oddly, his disinterest in his humanity is rather human in itself. X6 is not concerned with his rights or his status as a living thing. This frustrates many in the Institute. Synths were made to be adaptable. In many ways, X6 isn't. He's the most inflexible motherfucker they've ever met. There is one way to do things. There is always an answer for a question and if you haven't found it, the question is pointless or you're stupid. Humanity doesn't seem efficient so he doesn't want it. He fascinates many. Most synths will give a long, careful answer about their existence, worded just so they don't get wiped. X6, when asked if he is human, will say no and look vaguely irritated that you could compare him to one. This is not intended. No one programmed in this lack of curiosity. He is so robotic, so one note, that he sticks out like a sore thumb from the other synths. X6 wears his inorganicness like a badge of honor. He is not human. He is better. The Institute argues about him constantly, whether he is an accidental success they didn't know they should strive for, or a black mark against everything they believe.

#did i say brief?#haha. ha.#fallout 4 #fo4 #paladin danse #nick valentine #preston garvey #x6-88 #piper wright #porter gags #robert joseph maccready

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solar4seekstron · 6 months ago

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New Beginnings: Opened Wounds

TFIDW!MTMTE!Deadlock/Drift x Cybertronian!GN!Reader x TFIDW!MTMTE!Ratchet Part 2

Solars Indie Series

Part One, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five

Introduction Indie Series

Content: 16+, mostly to help set up the last three chapters. Bit of a short chapter.

TW/Tags: Cute Sparkling moments, Silly Sparkling moments, angst, lots of angst, sad drift, a bit of Pharma x reader, mild toxic relationship, more cute sparkling moments, swearing.

Notes: Reader uses that thing that Knockout uses in the prime series when he’s polishing himself. I’m not sure what it is but reader is using it in this fic in a scene. Like the first fic showed Drift and Ratchet are together in this lord of the story.

It’s been a couple of days since Ratchet asked you what you think is a date.

You’re still not sure but there’s something there between you both. You were polishing your frame while Cyclonus was in the back gently holding Rubble who was nibbling on his sharp cervo.

Sitting on his berth while he watched you clean yourself up.

Cyclonus watched as you were polishing your frame. Especially your chest and neck.

Cyclonus then showed an annoyed expression with his optics almost closed while he sat there with his legs crossed.

A frown on his dermas while Rubble didn’t pay much mind and kept grabbing at his larger cervo. Trying to eat his larger digit with wide optics.

Cyclonus then chooses to speak.

“I think your frame is polished enough. Don’t want the paint coming off and flashing the old bot.” The tool stopped in your cervos and you turned to look at him, no longer facing the mirror in front of you.

A small smirk on your dermas knowing he’s joking.

You let out a chuckle and put the tool down. Taking a few steps in front of him and Rubble. Stopping then doing a small twirl as you spoke to him.

“You think this is enough? It’s been so long since I’ve dated anyone since…well.”

Cyclonus then stood up. Holding Rubble in his arms still as he made a few steps towards you. He then spoke once you trailed off. “Since Deadlock? It’s not like he’s going to try to get with you as far as we know. But you must also remember to think about yourself as well. Not just Rubble.”

You looked at him then at Rubble. Who was giggling a cooking as he looked at you with a bright smile. His optics were wide and full of joy.

You then looked back at him.

Your smile never went as you spoke again. Rubble looked at him as you spoke with a smile.

“Thanks, Cyclonus. If you don’t mind me asking. How are things going between you and that mini-con Tailgate? He seemed like a really sweetie.”

You teased and noticed a blush on his cheeks as he then looked away. Rubble let out a coo and a soft giggle. You let out a soft chuckle and placed a cervo on his shoulder so he looked back at you.

”Guess we both are taking big steps in our life. But tonight is my step. Thanks again for watching Rubble for me.” You said.

Cyclonus let out a hum then looked at Rubble who was patting his chest and continued to coo. You then checked the time and gently placed your cervo to hold Rubbles’ little one.

Making him look up at you. You then spoke in a soft voice, making him just stare at you with wide optics and a happy smile.

“You be good for Uncle Cy now, alright?”

You then boopeed his nose. Making him giggle and reach for you. You then kissed the top of his helm while his little cervos gently held your cheeks.

You stood straighter and looked at Cyclonus. His forehead then pressed against yours as you both closed your optics. This is a sign of trust in the warrior code between you both dating back to long ago.

You then walked to the door. Opening the door and looked back to wave at the two.

Cyclonus gently holding Rubbles little cervo making him wave back to you. While he continued to just nibble on his small cervo. You walked out.

The door closes behind you. Making your way to the bar/slash restaurant.

That’s where Ratchet said you’ll meet up yesterday.

As you got closer. You grew nervous. While he and possibly his partner not be the one. Even if this is a date or not. Getting out there is the path and big step you might need.

You got closer and closer. Soon stepping in and seeing other bots around either drinking or hanging out.

You then see Ratchet waving at you. He was sitting in a booth where his back was facing the door. He stood up and waited for you to get closer. You took a few steps closer and finally stood before him.

He placed his cervo on your shoulder and finally spoke.

”Glad you made it. Um, my partner isn’t here yet. Why don’t you take a seat and we can chat as we wait.” You nodded and sat down on the other side of the table. You both soon started a conversation.

He seemed so lost in your optics while you both spoke.

You kept chuckling at his stories where he’d have an outburst with his Conjunx.

He seemed to blush every time you complimented him.

He was honest about how he handled the situation during and before the war. You both soon speak about why you chose to join the ship.

After some time Ratchet then got a comm and soon had a bit of a small smile on his dermas. Looking back at you with almost sad optics. You looked at him confused.

His cervos then gently held yours that was on the table. You continued to look at him while he spoke. “There’s uh, another reason as to why I decided to ask you to meet me here. I wish to help you. To heal I mean.” You are more confused. Your smile shows to be confused.

He then lets your cervos go. And stood up. You didn’t t notice until now that Drift of all bots was standing there. Your optics widened as you watched Ratchet stand next to him. Placing a cervo on the side of his waist as the two looked at you.

Ratchet then spoke to you as he noticed your expression.

“I’ve heard of both your pasts and what he did to you. But maybe. To be set in the right mind I…and he can tell you about the time that passed since then.”

They can tell you weren’t sure. You looked away for a moment. The two looked at each other and then looked back at you. Waiting for your answer.

But you then looked back at the two. Speaking while having a serious expression on your face.

“You had your five minutes.”

Your tone is serious. The two gulped. Then sitting down. Ratchet takes his place once more in front of you while Drift is more inside the booth. You stared at Ratchet as he spoke.

Avoid eye contact and even give him attention.

Ratchet will go on to tell you about his adventures and how he and Drift met before the start of the war. And then after the war. The two meet each other. Drift remained silent while he looked down. You can tell he glanced at you a couple of times by the corner of your optic. Your expression remained firm.

Ratchet then told you how the two reunited and released their feelings for each other.

The two became Conjunx a couple of months before joining the ship. Your sparkling Rubble soon appears in your helm as you stare down Ratchet. Who seems to be struggling a bit. He stopped for a moment.

He then glanced at Drift. Then back at you with determination.

“Why don’t you? Why don’t you and Drift try catching up? He can tell you himself and maybe catch up. See how much he changed just by the way he acts and such!”

He speaks likes as if Drift isn’t next to him. Drift then looks at him with optics that say “No no no no.” The two then looked at you. Their five minutes were up. But Ratchet said all these things that made him sound. So different.

Your helm slowly turns so that you’ll glance at him. You've never seen him so nervous before and is a surprise he’s even shaking a little.

You then let out an annoyed sigh. Nodding.

Ratchet smiled a little. Drift had a very scared and nervous smile. You then spoke once more. Making Drift shake a little. “But just me and him. We both have a lot to catch up it seems…..”

Ratchet places his Cervo on Drift's shoulder.

The two looked at each other while Ratchet gave him a reassuring smile. But Drift seemed unsure. You then watched as Ratchet went to sit at the bar. Swerve seems to start a conversation with Ratchet once he sits down. You then looked at Drift.

Who flinched a bit when you turned to him? He was staring at you. You two remained silent after he scooted to sit in front of you at the opposite side of the table.

A cervo over the other while your optics looked down at them. Drift just looked down as well while you both tried to find words. You finally spoke though when you noticed he had sword handles. “Tell me.”

He looked up at you as you spoke. “Do you still….use them.”

Drift looked back down at his cervos as he responded. “I never stopped. They’re just…a part of me. I can never replace them.”

You listened carefully. Having looked back at him when he finally spoke.

He continued. “I…I screwed up when I left. You were always stronger than me. I wanted to stay and was able to convince. But seeing you become one of the greatest Decepticons and was just seen as your Conjunx then a once great Decepticon. I was scared you’d leave me. And so..I left.”

-Flashback-

Deadlock can be seen in his shared berth with you. You always slept so peacefully next to him. A smile on your dermas. Laying on your side facing him. He was on his back with an arm under his helm. His helm turned toward you. His optics almost closed.

You both have fought against a team of Autobots. So you both were pretty tuckered out. Deadlock would then turn his frame to lay on his side.

He moved his other cervo to gently hold your cheek. The smile you already had grew a bit wider. Knowing the touch of your Conjunx. His optics are so sad. Slowly forming tears as he stared at you.

Little did he know, a little spark was slowly forming under your spark chamber that’ll move to your stomach the next day. He leaned closer to your helm. Placing a soft kiss on your forehead and gently whispering ‘I love you’ while tears fell.

-End of Flashback-

You just stared at him. You felt yourself growing more emotional. But you also reminded yourself that you cried enough after he left you with the Decepticons.

You had a sparkling now. Drift continued to stare at you. Waiting for you to speak.

You straightened yourself out and finally spoke. Not paying much attention to Ratchet anymore. Who was currently watching with his digits over the counter and only the top of his helm? Now behind the counter, Swerve stood next to him cleaning the inside of a cup with an “I’m too tired for this crap.”

You opened your intake. “After you left..It was. Hard. You just abandoned me ‘cause you thought it was the right thing yet just poor self-doubt on your part! Not only that but a week later, I found out I am with sparkling. Your sparkling. I had to leave. Find sanctuary. Cyclonus was there to help me after he decided to leave as well.”

Drift's face showed shock. He was surprised at what you said. You looked away for a moment before continuing.

”After Rubble was born. Luckily healthy. It was so hard to find a home. Especially when you’re a Decepticon. No one cares even when you have a sparkling in your arms. Scared of the bots around them….Rubble is the only good thing now that you could ever give me.”

You glared at him. Drift looked down in shame. That’s until you sighed. Speaking once more. “You never acted like this. You have more shame and guilt over something. That isn’t like the deadlock I knew.”

Your glare softened a little. Then spoke once more. “Rubble has grown too fast because of me. And honestly. I’d rather he blame you as I do. Then to believe their sire can ever have a chance to change for the better. Scars already being there before he was even born.” You stood.

You then walked to be next to the table. “You changed Dift. But just you sitting here cowering isn’t enough to convince me. Have a nice afternoon Drift.”

You made your way to the exit. Drift watching you with sad optics. Some anger boiled in his spark as he noticed femmes and mechs noticing your frame. Ratchet could feel it through his spark and came over. Placed a cervo on his shoulder finally speaking to him. “We tried Drift. We can only give them time now.”

Drift slowly nodded. All the while tears fell from their optics. Ratchet comforted him as they both stayed seated

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You made your way closer and closer to Cyclonus's room. But midway you stopped yourself. Other bots passing by, to paying much mind towards you. You then looked back and sighed for a moment.

Your mind is racing.

But then you took a deep breath. Making your way then to the main lobby where it’s more of a cafeteria. You then see a certain bot. Someone you didn’t expect to see for a very long time…..

Pharma. An old boss of yours. He seemed to be having lunch with a few other bots and didn’t notice you just yet.

You just walked out and made your way back to Cyclonus and you are sparkling.

Though you sadly got turned around. You start making your way down the hall toward your bathroom. That way you’ll have a better idea of where to go for Cyclonus's room. But before you can pass another hallway, you feel a cervo grabbing your wrist from behind.

Turning your helm toward the bot. Only for your frame to stand still when you see Pharma standing before you. With a sly grin on his dermas. Optics narrowed down at you before finally speaking.

” I didn’t think I’d see you ever again my dear.” You just stared at him. You tried to pull your wrist away while he spoke. Slowly pulling you closer his smile remains.

”After you left to work to fight against the Autobots. Thought you might’ve died. But then again you have always been a strong bot. Besides my dear. We should catch up. Or will your husband Deadlock not like that?’

You tried to find your words as you felt your frame get pulled closer to his. You then heard him chuckle and speak. His voice grew deeper.

“Oh, that’s right. The fool let you go.” His other cervo moved around your shoulders.

“Then let's hang out. Right now.” You just gave him a nod. You both make your way to the lobby where couples go to. The two then sat at a table together. He continued to have a grin on his dermas while you remained silent. He sat across from you with his cervos interlocked with each other as he smiled at you.

He then spoke, his smile giving a soft and warming feeling. But you knew it was a feeling too fake to feel real. A feeling you're too used to. He then ordered two drinks for you both.

As you held a glass in your cervo. Staring down at the yellow energon, he then spoke casually after taking a sip of his own. Letting out a satisfied hum before his optics were placed on you once more. “So, I hear you have a sparkling now. Do they take after drift? Or…Their Carrier?”

Your optics show almost surprise and concern. You both stared at each other until you finally spoke. “He’s a…perfect mix. Actually.”

He takes another sip before speaking again. “I hear he’s with someone else now. Sorry it didn’t work out my dear.” His cervo reached over to be over yours. He then. Gave it a gentle squeeze as he spoke once more.

”You know, you were always the one that got away. Being my assistant and all once before. You’d think I’d think better to take my chances than to wait.

You glance at his cervo then back to his optics. He then spoke once more. “Tell me, right now my dear. Are you currently seeing anyone?” You held your tongue for a moment. You would sit up a little straighter and decide it’s best to just lie and get out of the situation.”

”I currently am, but we aren’t that serious yet. Speaking of I should eat going to our date.” You then stood up and pulled your cervo away from under his. Only having taken two sips from the drink.

”Thank you for the drinks. But I must go. Goodnight.” You started to walk away and make it to the hallway. Not waiting for him to respond.

But before you can turn to another one, closer to your berth room. You felt two arms wrap around you. You didn’t even hear his steps. His dermas are next to your audio sensors. His voice was low and deep. ”You know. It must be fate that we meet again. I’ll be seeing you around. Even if it’s a cat-and-mouse game. I like it.”

You don’t look at him. But you know he’s staring at you with that shit-eating grin of his.

He finally let you go. Turning around walking back to the main room. You felt yourself shake a little before collecting yourself. This ship vacation is seriously not what you need. And you’re going to have to think of something.

You made your way to your berth room. Glancing behind you to make sure Pharma wasn’t watching. When it seemed like the coast was clear. You made your way closer and closer to Cyclonus's room. You used your key given to you by him to open it after you gave a couple of knocks.

You remained silent as you watched what was happening before you.

Little Rubble was sleeping peacefully on Cyclonus's berth. Cyclonus was on the floor with his aft up while his “friend” Tailgate was passed out too while laying on his back and his aft on the back of Cyclonus's head. Lying on top of him there seems to be baby energon food and liquid on the floor.

The two peacefully snored while Rubble was curled up closer to himself. Making him look like a ball. Primus, he’s so small. You would let out a sigh.

Closing the door behind you then locking it. Make your way to Rubble on the berth and gently sit near him before lying down to not wake him. You then gently brought him closer. So he’s closer to your helm and just over your chest.

Taking advantage of his small frame to keep him as close as possible.

You then felt his little cervo gently hold at your chin as he let out soft sparkling noises. Almost being awakened from his slumber.

His intake lets out soft coos as he tries to get comfortable again on his side. He doesn’t open his optics. Your cervo holding his small back. You continue to stare down at him.

Tears slowly form in your optics. Everything about today's date was shit. Your spark aches more when you notice a smile form on his tiny dermas. Knowing his carriers touch. You would feel exhaustion slowly overwhelm you. All you need is to just make sure Rubble will be safe. And with you…This vacation just turned into a mission.

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The next morning you thanked Cyclonus again for watching over Rubble. He begged you when Tailgate was out of audio hot to never tell a spark what you saw. You promised.

Doing the same with Rubble who was just staring at the ceiling the entire time. Not paying attention.

Tailgate waved at Rubble, and he did the same. But instead of waving he just held out his little cervo while opening and closing his his cervo. Giggling as you made your way back to your berth room.

Once at your berth room, you opened the door. Only to be stopped by Rodimus who wanted to see you. Finally reading on your background as a former Decepticon. He then spoke in a cheerful voice.”Hello beautiful! You must be the lovely former knight Y/N right?”j

You just looked at him and tried to give him your best smile. Even though you’re still exhausted. You chose to continue the conversation. “Yes, I am.”

He looked like he was about to speak. But then noticed Rubble who was grabbing at your chest. Still in your arms. Bright yellow optics stared at him with a neutral expression.

You watched as Rodimus and Rubble seemed to be having a staring contest. The two almost squinted their optics while they just stared at each other. You let out a soft chuckle. This honestly makes your morning in a way. Rodimus noticed straightened himself up and spoke once more.

”Sorry about that, just love little sparklings. Anyway, I just wanted to ask if you’d like to be a part of the high council that’s a part of this ship. Not like guard as in work for protecting.”

He glanced at Rubble who kept staring at him. Giving him the “Just try me” look with his sparkling face.

”Just a part of the council where we speak about a better way to protect the ship and where else we as strong bots can go. And other stuff like that. Your sparkling will be well protected and adored. You can also bring him along to meetings whenever you wish.” He gave his usual happy grin.

You took in his words for a moment. Then looking down at Rubble who just kept staring at Rodimus. You finally spoke. “Would you like some energon, Prime?”

Rubble then turns his helm to look at you. Rodimus let out a deep chuckle. “Heh, you can call me Rodimus, Y/N. Why don’t you come with me to the head council lobby for people who are members? I promise you both will be welcomed with open arms.

You let out a soft chuckle.

“All this because I was a strong warrior and fighter for the former Decepticons cause? I’m sure there are a lot more qualified mechs, neutral, and femme bots out here who would be better than me.”

You pointed it out. His grin only grew a bit wider.

”Well, that may in some ways be certain. But seeing what you did and also hearing from other Autobots who crossed paths with you many years before. You seem like the perfect that we need to move forward. Especially for those who are still handling to aftermath of the war.”

You took in his words carefully. Before giving him a nod.

Primus must’ve heard your prayers last night. ”I’d be honored to join you Rodimus. We both are. Aren’t we Rubble?” You both looked at Rubble still being held in your arm.

You both see that he is looking away. Acting fussy he let out almost no sound from his intake.

You both then chuckle. You walked to be sat him. He places a cervo on your upper back as he guides you to the main lobby he spoke about. Rubble continued to look away the entire time.

You have a bright smile on your dermas.

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Your smile was very nonexistent right now.

Your optics furrowed and a frown only placed on your dermas. Your glare piercing and optics dim while no longer bright.

Rubble sitting on your lap while trying to eat his cervo while you remained in a high council chair. Rodimus at the head of the chair. Sitting next to you since he wishes to be by the sparkling. Continuing to have a grin and was reading a data pad in his cervos.

On the other side of the table. Out of all the bots. Sitting in the very chair across from you. Was drift himself. With a VERY scared and nervous smile on his dermas.

He just stared at you uncertain while Rubble at times would reach for him. But the both of you didn’t notice just yet. As the other bots took their time and Rodimus wasn’t paying much attention.

Drift would then answer a call through his comm. You continue to glare at him as he answers in a very nervous tone. His optics glance at the door, ceiling, you. Doing this back and forth for a few moments while speaking to Ratchet. “Hey- hun. Um can’t talk now…..yes…..yes….yeap they’re here….mhmm…yeap..bye bye.”

He stood straighter and interlocked his cervos together. His scared smile remained and his optics were scared and unsure. Trying his best to keep it together.

This was going to be a long meeting.

I swear I get way into the story sometimes. This won’t be a long chapter sadly but I hope the chapters will make up for it. Hopefully you guys enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Really excited to get to the next chapter soon.

As always a repost is appreciated and I hope you guys are having a good day and a happy new year! Next chapter will be released same time in the next hour for some final touch ups.

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