#i don't care if it doesnt suit the dramatic plot

[paintingraves]

House in season 6 kills me. He's really doing better, and he's off the Vicodin, and he's seeing a therapist, and he's moving forward by quitting because he knows that that's what he has to do to keep this momentum going.

He finds himself a new passion, he keeps connecting with people, he tries to put his old, miserable life behind one step at a time - and then suddenly you hear "And yet my leg hurts". It hurts because cooking isn't enough of a distraction, because cooking can't change the fact that the guy has half his thighs muscles missing - a literal hole in his leg - and all they gave him to handle his pain was ibuprofen. He is surrounded by doctors, and he is one himself, and yet they're all failing him when it comes to giving him a proper, thought-out pain management plan, as you do with chronic pain patients.

Yes, I know it's a series, I know they needed excuses and arguments and reasons to keep the plot moving forward and the series running for a few more seasons. Who would want to see House outside of PPTH, happy (or at least marginally less miserable) and pain-free, working as a researcher like he wanted - offering the occasional consult for a diagnosis but keeping his distance with his old life? It could work, but then the series wouldn't be called House MD anymore. It would, however, have been more hopeful, more realistic, and it could have spared us the slow descent back into misery that were the latter seasons.

It's just very frustrating to see someone on screen really try to make an effort and turn his life around for the better, in spite of how scary that may be, only to be knocked down by everyone around him - and by life - again and again.

[livvie-love-nikki]

Dawn Front Faction Poll Results

Before I get to the results, I just want to say thank you to everyone who participated in the poll! There were 105 total responses and 81 answers for the second question which is so much more than I actually expected!

(My own commentary on the results will look like this)

Poll Results

Shade’s/Flynn’s and Kimi’s (Tied at 36.2%, 38 votes each)

Nidhogg’s (11.4%, 12 votes)

Orlando’s (9.5%, 10 votes)

Bai Yongxi’s, Louie’s, and Reid’s (Tied at 1.9%, 2 votes each)

Zhu Yuxian’s (1%, 1 vote)

(Shade took an early lead, then Kimi passed him, then he passed her, then she tied it up… wild)

Night Order (50.5%, 53 votes)

Dawn Wings (49.5%, 52 votes)

Responses

(I will not be including all of the responses for Shade and Kimi because they had a lot. Also this entire poll was for fun, so don’t take these responses seriously)

Shade’s/Flynn’s

“Looked neat when I first started playing before I knew who was who and I'm too lazy to switch”

“Because Gray Raven wasn't available and Shade always wins.”

“They took out Grey Raven's faction ( :( ) and I don't have a Big Opinion on the others. And Flynn is attractive, with an interesting past, and I just vibe with villains, so hey, why not, right?”

“I want to win = more resources, fangirls strong, biggest faction I'm sorry Kimi”

“I am gay”

“i’m a simp (and i wanna win)”

“I wanted the extra resources for winning and he's by far the most likable of the Bastard Squad™”

“Shade” (fair enough)

“Night order usually wins and I am a slut for victory, plus shade is aesthetically attractive and is one of the few Night Order members that doesn’t inspire visceral rage. I did feel kinda bad for betraying Kimi though :/”

“I think it will be super fun and dramatic when Shade remembers who he is and joins dawn guard as Flynn and I want to be there for the whole journey” (I like the way you think)

“bc I'm love him. sorry.” (don’t be sorry, you’re valid)

Kimi’s

“Lesbian!”

“i will stan kimi for the lesbians until the day i die”

“lesbian solidarity duh”

“lesbianism“ (this exact answer came up 3 times)

“I’m gay”

“she's best. also she is a lesbian. yes these r connected“ 

“kinnie obligation” 

“kimi gae and me gae so we can be gae together”

“She's the only girl.”

“I'm so torn because I can only choose one. And also it's like, I would pick shade or Orlando's but only if they were on the same team </3 so I must choose best girl kimi” 

“i chose her last time so i could betray, and wanted to stick with her, cause i like her and tbh i don't really understand these events i'm just vibing”

“I'm very gay and it's what Nikki Dressupqueen would want” (it’s exactly what she would want)

“Cause I felt bad for siding with Shade for the easy win. Kimi deserves better.” 

Nidhogg’s

“I’m a simp ✌️”

“I don't really care about the story and I'm not invested in the characters, but Nidhogg being a murderer was the first time I took any interest in the plot so he sticks out to me.its just really funny that in this game where dressing up solves your problems there's a murderous evil dictator running around?”

“Because 1) Even though I hate Nidhogg his coat is sickening 2) Evil guys win everytime and we need more ppl on Nidhogg.” 

“i miss my wife tails”

“Ozeca hot” (do it for her!)

“Bc im a degenerate and i stan nidhogg (doesnt hurt that he hasnt lost once)”

“Nidhogg is hot and husbando tbh”

Orlando’s

“I’m a simp ✊😔 Yeah, I just have the bad habit of just choosing my fave without thinking about consequences” 

“Because he's one of my favorite characters and it finally looks like he might have a chance of winning. Also I don't intend to get any of the suits but I do like some specific pieces that I don't need that much currency for.”

“cuz yvette is not here” 

“I just think he's neat lol”

“Joined Kimi too many times already and Orlando deserves some love after that one hell event in which he maybe died (or not idk,); also he has a cat”

“betrayal diamonds and also i like orlando”

“He has a cat” (supporting Mr. Lancelot is such a valid reason)

Bai Yongxi’s

(none of them answered, which is a shame because I was curious)

Louie’s

“I like Dawn Wings but Kimi has no chance” (yeah... you underestimated Nidhogg)

Reid’s

“he's hot i'm sorry” (the only person who chose Reid brave enough to answer, I respect your honesty)

Zhu Yuxian’s

“I have no obligation to answer this whatsoever.” (fine then, keep your secrets)

Again, a big thank you to everyone who answered!