#i project cause i also have commitment issues

[just-a-tiny-goldfish]

You guys know something else that drives me crazy 👀 when they’re a couple but also not a couple….

Like get this you cuddle then you kiss them, maybe u guys get it one few times 👀 but neither one ever talks about it afterwards cause they don’t want to be the one to cement it or!!! Or! One of them wants it to happen but doesn’t know how the other feels so they choose to stay silent instead. Ugh and don’t get me started on practically living with each other but one of them still has their separate place they paying for even though they don’t even live there half the month🙄.

I KNOW THOUGH todoroki fully believes y’all are soon to be married like- imagine y’all never explicitly say you two are a thing- you are NO cheater but is not cheating when your not together-even if you wouldn’t mind being with Shouto-Like it even! BUT He’s a busy guy. Sure he buys you all sorts of expensive goodies but he’s rich? Isn’t that what people with money do? So why should you think you’re special. Sure you guys have gone and hidden from a few crowds just to get a quickie in after a mission but you know…adrenaline and shit! You’ve probs seen denki and minoru sneak off with a few girls after missions too so what’s the difference??? The difference is they probs wouldn’t get mad if one of their hook ups messed around with someone else. Imagine- you show up at one of your fancy hang outs at one of the newest restaurants (cause once again-he’s rich, all rich people just causally choose candle lit dinners as hang outs right?) sporting some fresh bruises on your neck from an imprompt make out session (cause who doesn’t want you) and why would you hide them? There’s no secrets between besties-Shouto looks absolutely floored, dumbfounded. Please this man is head empty, not processing what he’s seeing. And just abruptly stands up. Your like ??? Bro we just got here what happened? But damn he’s starting to look less confused and more pissed off and now you’re like 🙂…🙃…☹️? Until both of you are quite a bit away from the restaurant and prying eyes does he finally turn to you and Fuck he looks angry. ☹️☹️☹️. “ you cheated on me” ….what? Please, I feel so bad for everyone in this situation. You’re confused and hurt and upset cause wtf you had no idea Shouto even thought of you as anything other then a close friend and Shouto is obviously going through a breakdown and you just barely got him home before he started naming off every single instance he’s ever done something romantic with you-and yeah… okay now that he is making a list it’s pretty obvious-but look you genuinely didn’t know and even though his hurt is very real he can also tell you are being very much honest. It’s definitely going to take a while before you two are back to norm- oh no wait he’s at you’re apartment door the next day, those gourmet chocolates you live so much along with flowers and he’s definitely going to make sure you know this is him coming to you as more then a friend.

Bakugou- ohhhh bakugou. He’s definitely the childhood friends to lovers. Why? Cause I said so. You guys definitely had a little “she’s my girlfriend-no one can touch her” moment in elementary. Him picking you up little dandelions but only the poofy ones so you could pretend to make little explosions with him 🥺. You definitely didn’t go to the same middle school. Only cause he was a little shot and you for sure would have called him out on his behavior-nah, you guys would meet up after at parks and shit where he wound being you sodas and snacks and definitely still little dandelions. You guys get separated during his UA years, each of you go off to do your own thing and grow as your own person. Meet again at some point-a little before he’s super well known as a pro hero, maybe it’s all cute and shit at some park just after catching some low level villain. He sees you in the middle of some trees and wildflowers and he’s like damn they are familiar then he realizes the only flower u got out of the whole bunch is just a bunch of fluffy dandelion heads and he’s like !!!!!. Maybe at some point after y’all have reconnected and shit (and obvi you guys are close! You’ve known each other since you were kids!) it’s not weird for you guys to be comfortable with each other, hugging and cooking together(him cooking mostly💀), maybe the occasion kiss on the forehead or cheek-your apartment is part of a collapse after a villain attack and you’re all worried about having to find a new place-he’s like? “Are you fucking with me? Just move in already” (Aw how sweet! You’re friend let you move in with him while you search!💐) obviously this only brings you guys closer together and bakugou has the train of thought that-yeah, you guys are going steady. Right? Who cares if he’s the main one initiating the cheek, hand, forehead kisses-you’re just shy right? Everything is going great. At least he thought until “I found a new place!” “A new place for what?” Confused as fuck “ a new apartment!” You’re all giddy and he’s like huh? Did you not like his home or something? Is it the decor? But you practically run that department in the house? He’s basically let you run the WHOLE house? So what’s the issue, maybe you just want a bigger home? But if that’s the case? Why an apartment that’s a downgrade from the fucking 5 star house he’s got right here? “Why would we get a new apartment?” “Not we-just me?” Now you’re confused, why would he think that? While Bakugou is now currently rethinking every interaction he’s had with you in the past week-did he say something? Did he do something? Overstep? He doesn’t think so-he’s been respectful, patient, he’s HELD BACK doing certain things just to let you give him the go ahead even if you make uf difficult-especially with the way you’ve taken to wearing his shirts and boxers straight out of a shower- so what’s the issue? Eventually he just bites “what did I do?” And he’s so 🥺 cause he’s been trying. And you’re like “🙂????”

Izuku is def the one where he probs overheard about your commitment issues so his brillliant plan is to just never bring up the relationship even though both of you are clearly dating. He will gladly do all the pinning-pleaseeee ugh. Him coming over to your apartment almost everyday (gotta bring takeout with him too-less of a chance of being told to go home💀) and eventually you just expect him to be there and when he’s not you’ll text him like ‘ when you coming home’ and he melts cause you’re telling him to come home☹️🫶🏽 little sappy bitch. The first time you guys fall asleep in the same bed and waking up tangled together and him apologizing over and over cause shoot did he overstep??? But your like “ I love cuddles 🙄 chill dumbass” and that’s basically his green light to just become a teddy bear every time he stays over( which is a lot) -maybe one day y’all are out together shopping for groceries (Jesus just move in together guys🙄) and some of his friends show up and are like omg I didn’t know you had a girlfriend!!! And he’s sees you just stiffen and even though he doesn’t want to deny it he’ll gladly say “actually, we’re just friends!” Just to give you peace of mind but even after he can tell your uncomfortable with the whole encounter. Maybe you stay up late watching a movie, he offers to keep you company and you shoo him off “you got work tomorrow, you’re going to be tired” so he leaves for bed, tries to stay awake but even after he hears the movie end you don’t come. He wakes up and your side is still empty, you slept on the couch. He can’t shake the feeling it was on purpose. A week goes by and you guys finally got back to you’re regularly scheduled denial and pinning. Izuku had and interview with some fancy blog and he obviously invited you along and everything is peaches an cream and then the relationship question is asked and he can’t help but glance in your direction and your white as a ghost as the people there suddenly become aware of your presence-though you’ve been there the whole time. And he panics because it’s clear everyone here has come to the same conclusion on who you are. “it’s compli- no! I’m not in a relationship” but it doesn’t matter what he says cause you’re already out of that set. He has to wait another 3 hours before he’s allowed to go chase you down, cause the whole thing is live. And when he does he’s like “oh?” Cause your just outside the building waiting for him but you’re clearly not okay. So he’s all worried and trying to explain he didn’t think they were going to get all personal with him cause he really didn’t want a repeat of last time and you’re just like “are we not dating” (how the tables have flipped) just genuinely curious. And he’s like the 🙂? Cause if he could have said y’all were dating from the start? he would-shit, he would yell it from the roof top baby girl😤 he’s version of keeping it on the down low was basically living with you-get ready for an overbearing bf.

[pasteldnp]

Drop your favorite dnp head cannons that you have no proof of other than the fact that you just really want it to be true

Phil proposed in Japan 2.0 on the day they went to the red gates. But they had some kind of life commitment before then and probably wont get any kind of traditionally married.

There have been detailed research plans to get a dog for as long as they have been working on the house.

They dont say I love you a lot and say and do other things that they understand mean the same thing.

(Honestly i think most intimate communication they do is probably in their stupid made up language and is about 7 inside jokes deep and you’d need the fucking golden compass to actually understand the truth of their relationship, are you happy dan.)

I think they both have artistic or personal hobbies/endeavors they don’t share on the internet or want to try and incorporate into their careers.

Phil has more sensory issues than just the cheese stuff.

Dan is incredibly protective and dotting over Phil’s health and it scares him when he’s unwell and thats why he was so yappy in the superglue video because he was defensive (and i definitely think Phil’s health stuff is worse than he lets on and i wish that wasn’t true).

Phil actually did his best and tried not to kill those houseplants (and Dan’s jabs are a defense over how much he missed Phil and not over the plants that he knew would be dead because he wanted Phil to be with friends and family)

They don’t actually spend that much time around each other during the day and utilize their own private offices or general house zones to be productive and to have a healthy relationship, and lockdown while moving and downsizing into the one smaller filming flat at the end before the house was complete did put a strain on their relationship.

Those rich bitches built a big nice shower in their place so they can actually shower together.

Dan loves being an uncle but he wont talk about it and we will rarely if ever see him with Freja.

[prettyrealm]

a message from the universe 🌌

pick a card #2: sometimes we can all use a bit of direction! here’s what the universe wants you to shift your focus to and what you should work on to improve your overall quality of life 🌼

how to participate:

🌤️ ask yourself "what should I focus on?" “what should I put more energy into?”

🌷pick the spring sanrio plush that you feel most drawn to.

clear your mind & take as long as you need to choose. keep in mind that you may feel drawn to & choose more than one. you also may not feel drawn to any of them, so don't force it! please consider your headspace before participating as these readings will be honest. the piles are in order from left to right.

🌸 pile 1

there’s something you’re in denial about and the universe wants you to know it’s best you summon the courage to come to terms with it. it’s time you try to acknowledge these issues now to overcome them and not carry this weight with you. be honest about yourself, your intentions and others. I feel this may have to do with someone trying to take something away from you that’s rightly yours, or the give-and-take dynamic of this situation is denying you of achieving your goals. there is no balance - you may be giving more to this person or project than you receive and your resentment is growing. you may even find yourself giving without true genuine compassion, now carrying a “you owe me.” mindset that only stresses you out. facing the reality of this situation, acknowledging it and making a change will bring very good things to you, and very soon at that. you may have gone through a time of hardship, but things are settling and the universe wants you to know that big and positive changes can and will come into your life be it you follow direction. release your fears. you are ready.

💐 pile 2

the universe wants you to know bright new prospects have opened up! you have and will be making immense progress towards your goals - big strides. you may have felt super optimistic lately and this isn’t for no reason, things will be looking up for you. you have nothing to fear. it is time for you to put trust in the universe and in yourself, something amazing is in store for you and you may even feel like a miracle is unfolding before your very eyes. the only downfall is a bit of conflict may appear before you get here - strife and conflict - prepare for battle, but no worries, you will come out on top. this competition will bring out your passion and show your commitment and may even cause others to admire you more for it. don’t be petty, fight fairly and stay honest. seek true understanding. this small hiccup aside, your desires are manifesting, and your new life is on its way.

(note: if you’re someone who has been trying for a child I can assure you it’s coming soon!)

☁️ pile 3

the universe wants you to look forward to new friends, a new environment and seeking knowledge. important things will be happening soon and you may need to prepare for a change in your relationships. you are being told you need to rid yourself of problems and memories you dwell on from the recent past and practice forgiveness. focus on the changes you and others are making to usher in and happily welcome this new change of scenery. moving past the trails you’ve faced will only strengthen your connection and appreciation for your family members. the universe also wants you to practice and strengthen your powers of reason, stop letting emotion cloud your judgement and make your decisions for you. come to solutions without blaming people, playing the victim or projecting. you’re being given the power to think more clearly and objectively at this time to make the changes to your life that you need, so use it. should you listen to the universe, a weight will be lifted from your shoulders and a sense of freedom will wash over you.

🐣 pile 4

the universe wants you to know your problems are or will be resolved! expect an end or at least an extended break from whatever adversaries you’ve been facing recently. the waters are nice and clear from here on out so feel safe jumping on any opportunity that arises - and they will. whatever your desires may be, the door to obtaining them will be opening up soon. it appears many doors have actually opened for you in the past, but you never took the chance. it’s likely you didn’t realize these opportunities were MEANT for you, but it’s time you stop taking them for granted and start receiving. all the universe asks is that you stop taking things for granted and appreciate what you have. count your blessings, maybe even start a gratitude journal. pay attention to the way you move and your influence on others, be kinder, more responsible and more sweet to those who aid you every day. do not bite the hand that feeds you, and opportunities and gifts will begin to shower you.

🦋 pile 5

the universe is asking you to look to an older male figure in your life. he’s looking out for you and he has the skills and connections that you need at this time. he will be very responsive if you ask for help and expect nothing in return, genuinely wanting the best for you. he is very well-educated and will help push you along on your path, but also provide you with valuable information that will greatest help you in the future. do not take his help for granted and make sure to show your appreciation along the way, this will strengthen the connection and only help you in the long term. you are being asked to relax and relinquish your burdens, accept this assistance and allow the weight to be lifted from your shoulders. you may be extremely stressed recently and these are all things that will help you relieve that stress, but also push you closer to your desires. spend this time day dreaming about, fantasizing about and visualizing what you want for your future.

🐝 pile 6

the universe wants to let you know that you’re on your way to perfecting your craft and rewards will so be yours as a result of your proficiency and hard work! I do see you need to work on getting more information before you make any big decisions. research throughly, consult with others, get a lot of data even if that means as far as going to seminars or watching online lectures. this aside, success and glory is on the horizon! life might feel pretty good right now, but there’s even more joy and happiness in store for you. the universe wants you to step out of your comfort zone, push the limits and stop playing it safe - you’ve been restricted for too long. do not fall victim to close minded thinking, moving off of assumptions and negative history. try to think from a new perspective and don’t get stuck in a loop of bad thought patterns. free yourself.

[myheadphonesareneverloudenough]

i have this idea/possible au in my head and its been floating around for a while. it came to me when i realised that there were 5 lords in black and 5 nerdy prudes (including steph), and i thought what if these poor kids were each haunted by one of the LiB...

Ruth with Pokey, because of her love for theatre and dreams of being the star of a show. pokey would find her weak spot by offering her the role of a lifetime, her chance to be in the spotlight for once. i also have a hc for ruth that she has some form of ocd, and pokey has an affinity for everything to be perfect and in order, too.

Grace with Blinky, because her family and upbringing has taught her that everything she does in her life is under critical review. in grace's mind, she's always being watched anyways. she is always being judged or judging herself based on her actions and the "sins" she does/doesnt commit. honestly, she's so freaked out by doing the right thing at all times, she might already be watched by blinky.

Pete with Tinky, mostly because of that Spankoffski connection. of course, tinky wants to have the whole collection. ive thought a lot about how if ted is the time bastard, its likely that tinky would appoint his little brother as the space bastard. i hc pete to have a lot of social anxiety issues (im projecting) and believe me, it would be hell of a lot easier if space and time were on his side now and again.

the last two took some thinking. so bear with me.

Steph with Nibbly. not just because of nibblys "yum yum" line, or the very popular headcanon that steph's mother was honey queen (i still believe that she was, btw). but i think as the mayor's daughter, steph was raised to be very aware of her public image, that includes how she is perceived AND who she is associated with. before pete came into the picture, she probably had a lot of exes within the "cool kids" dating pool. someone she can be with for a few weeks to keep up her status, suck them dry until she couldn't bare to be with someone she didnt actually love, and then move onto the next. additionally, she probably has an idea in her head that she has to make herself "desirable" in order to keep up with the cool kids. between her hunger for attention, her father's hunger for success, and the overall high school hunger for popularity, nibbly would find a lot of places in steph to tap into.

lastly, Richie and Wiggly. and no, this has nothing to do with Jon playing both characters. richie, in my eyes, is a child at heart. not that he's immature or anything, but he just has a love for the simpler things. he likes anime and sci fi films. and, sure, he's smart and likes science, but he's not looking forward to college like his other nerdy friends. part of him wants to stay a kid forever, a feeling he would grow out of in time, but not before wiggly could take a stab at him. wiggly puts himself into a doll, for fucks sake. wiggly wants power and control, and richie wants his friends to stick around. wiggly wouldn't have to try very hard to befriend richie through his love of "childish" things, and from there he could "help" richie make sure his friends never, ever, leave.

im not sure how this would go, but the LiB each picking a different member of this friend group would cause a lot of competition down in the Black, and put a lot of strain on the relationships up in Hatchetfield.

[tenebraevesper]

Sonic Prime (Thoughts)

So, since the finale of Sonic Prime has finally aired, I had figured to offer my opinion on the show.

I absolutely LOVED IT!

I know that not everyone was fond of the finale, and were also confused by the ending (EDIT: Note, I understand the ending, I'm just talking about what I heard through the grapevine), and there were some wars over Ian's comment about Sonic Prime taking place after Sonic Advance 3... but I didn't mind it too much.

In my personal opinion, I found Sonic Prime to be a very enjoyable show with an interesting take on the Sonic characters, the highlights being the Amys (Rusty Rose, Thorn Rose and Black Rose and their development as sisters), Captain Dread (I loved his redemption!), Rebel and Renegade Knux (Knuxouge anyone?!; also Rebel showing off her leadership skills and Knux punching Nine) and Nine (we now have evidence that Tails will commit war crimes if Sonic isn't around). I'll also add Mangey and Sails for their adorableness.

However, what impressed me the most was the character development of the two particular hedgehogs shown above - Sonic & Shadow.

Sonic started out the show as someone very reckless and doing his own thing instead of listening to his friends, causing him to shatter the Paradox Prism and create what becomes known as the Shatterverse. He projects his vision of his friends on people that look like his friends, getting himself more and more into trouble, especially with Nine, until he finally starts to listen, starting with Shadow, and over time gains the trust of the others, showing that he did become a bit wiser by relying on his Shatterverse friends' (and enemy's) advice. He really came a long way from how he used to be.

As for Shadow, I had actually planned to talk about him more in a separate post, but to keep it short - Prime!Shadow is peak Shadow! Just like Sonic, he underwent through character development, even though his was a bit more subtle. Shadow is a character who too has issues with communicating people, preferring to punch Sonic (admittedly, it also doesn't help that Sonic refuses to listen to him) over talking, but over time, he and Sonic start working together, showing to be the dream team. Not only that, but I loved how Shadow starts to become more and more protective over Sonic during the finale, trusting Sonic's plan and even not minding the hugs from Sonic. Also, that finale, where he saves Sonic's life had my heart racing!

Yeah, I've been freaking out over the Sonadow content the whole time and Sonic Prime never failed to deliver. Oh, I know that Sonadow will never become canon, especially given how SEGA had taken a step away from romance, which I don't mind, but I love to see how fan content is thriving.

I'll be also looking forward to reading any Post-Sonic Prime ideas, especially in regards to Sonic and Shadow's relationship, as it is implied that both remember the events of the Shatterverse (again, Sonadow shippers are thriving).

All in all, Sonic Prime was awesome, but I do have a question - why are there 23 episodes?! Netflix, where is the 24th episode?!

Sonadow Prime AMV (Enjoy!)

#Sonic the Hedgehog Analyzer (Masterlist)

[drdemonprince]

Can we really expand our window of tolerance as autistic people? I’ve been working on that kind of thing for so long and I can’t tell if I’ve made any genuine progress or if I’ve just unconsciously doubled down on masking :(

We can! But our expanded distress tolerance can't come out of nowhere. Something has to give. So for example, for me, I have way fewer sensory issues these days than I used to have, by a wide margin, and I have significantly less social anxiety and don't need much social recharge time on the level that I used to. I have more distress tolerance for sensory input and for social stressors now than I ever have before -- but this has required lifestyle changes and unmasking in order to get there. Let me break down both these improvements and how they happened:

Even as recently as a year ago, I would have terrible sensory meltdowns on a regular basis. But I haven't had a single sensory meltdown in months, maybe not even a single one for the entirety of 2023 so far? And that's because I have a) cut out caffeine, dramatically reducing my physiological stress levels, b) cut back on some workplace stress by reducing my commitments, c) stopped taking on additional projects outside of work that I didn't want to do and that only caused me stress (workshops and talks), and d) began working from home far more consistently, and made myself a wfh office that is more comfortable.

Now I operate from a really solid base of sensory comfort most days and I'm not overloaded with information or overwhelmed with obligations. This means I am far more tolerant of screaming people on the bus, the upstairs toddler slamming her feet on the floor, ambulances blaring by, noisy concerts, people bumping into me at the bar, etc.

I also am, for the first time in my life, clear-headed enough to recognize when I am starting to experience sensory distress, and can intentionally put on sunglasses or pop in ear plugs or remove myself from an upsetting situation more quickly. I had to experience what being relaxed and not overstimulated felt like, and get accustomed to living that way, in order to recognize subtler signs that I was feeling shitty and take steps to address those small annoyances before they exploded. I can handle a lot "more" in an intentional way now because I built my life to allow "less." My overall distress tolerance has still expanded -- but it's because I stopped masking and began attending to my sensory and stress regulation needs.

For the social piece, my distress tolerance has also gone up due to unmasking. If I was still motivated by passing as NT or being socially acceptable all the time, I'd be so overwhelmed being around people and worn down by every interaction. I also wouldnt be able to advocate for myself. But in the past few years I've become more and more openly weird and outspoken in my needs and true feelings, and I've recognized that the right people actually love me more when I do so and show up for me, and so being honest or even difficult to deal with is not really a threat.

This means I just don't experience much distress being honest or difficult to deal with anymore. I really can tolerate the discomfort of telling someone they're wrong or that I'm hurt without freaking out about being hurt or abandoned, because I've had a lot of good experiences with it and because I enjoy being unmasked so deeply that I just can't put my personality back in a bottle.

Masking lowers distress tolerance because it frays your nerves with stress and wears you out and bars you from ever getting to attend to and regulate your discomfort when there are signs of it happening. In order to increase your distress tolerance, you actually have to learn to better honor your discomfort early, and preventatively, so that you don't bubble over into a meltdown after days or weeks of ignoring your needs.

I think some people think distress tolerance is about becoming more tough, but it's quite the opposite. We become more resilient by getting better at recognizing and attending to our hurts.

[sizzlingsandwichperfection-blog]

Why did you guys choose the charity that you did? Of all the causes out there, what stood out to you about Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone?

There is a lot of injustice in the world. There is injustice in every direction! It is easy to find yourself frozen in the face of the a dizzying array of injustices.

But for me, there is no expression of structural injustice as profound as mortality caused by poverty.

Like, the 1.5 MILLION people who will die this year of tuberculosis will not REALLY die of infection by the bacterium m. tuberculosis. Whether you get tuberculosis is not REALLY determined by whether you are exposed to the bacterium that "causes" TB. Whether you get sick and die of tuberculosis is determined by whether you are impoverished, whether you live in a community with a fragile healthcare system, and whether you can access healthcare. This is why most people in rich countries don't even know that TB is the second-leading cause of infectious disease death on Earth--behind only Covid.

Maternal mortality is another glaring expression of this injustice: 700 people in Sierra Leone will die giving birth for every one who dies in Germany. This is not the result of some natural or inevitable process. It is the direct result of human-built systems that have impoverished the Sierra Leonean government and people for centuries.

When we began this project in 2019, one in seventeen Sierra Leonean women died in childbirth. ONE IN SEVENTEEN. There is nothing inevitable about the statistic. (Indeed, it is now closer to 1 in 25--which is still hundreds of times higher than it needs to be.)

There is nothing inevitable about this injustice! It was caused by human-built systems and can be addressed by human-built systems. And the great thing about fighting maternal mortality is that it has all kinds of virtuous side effects--the blood bank at Koidu Government Hospital will serve those who are dying from blood loss after child birth, but it will also serve the entire community. Clean water and electricity at community health centers make for safer conditions in which to give birth, but also safer conditions in which to be treated for other healthcare issues. And of course we know that when parents survive childbirth, kids are more likely to be educated, and less likely to be malnourished.

Sierra Leone in particular has a government that, while deeply impoverished and chronically underfunded, is working to build a stronger healthcare system, and Partners in Health has deep relations with the government so that it's not working parallel to the public healthcare system but deeply embedded within it. And because SL is the epicenter of the global maternal mortality crisis, by making change there, we show the global health community that NOWHERE ON EARTH should the lifetime risk of maternal death be above 1%, let alone 5 or 7 percent.

So those are some of the reasons why we are focused with PIH on maternal mortality in Sierra Leone, and why Hank and I have committed the majority of our wealth to addressing the injustice of inequitable access to healthcare. If you want to join the thousands of folks who've joined us by donating monthly to support this cause, or learn more, here's the place.

[matan4il]

Daily update post:

There was another independent terrorist attack today, this time in Samaria, in the area of Yitzhar. The victim is reportedly a young Israeli man of 19 years, and he's in a serious state, while the terrorist is said to have been neutralized. The craziest thing at the link is a small summary about the Palestinian terrorist activity in these parts. In Judea and Samaria alone, an area geographically disconnected from Gaza, where Hamas does operate, but which is not under its rule, just from Oct 7 to Jan 15, there have been no less than 2600 (!) terrorist attacks recorded.

Bassem Eid, a Palestinian journalist and human rights activist, has published an op ed at Newsweek, where he's writing to his fellow Palestinians, asking them to stop blaming the Jews for the starvation Hamas is causing in Gaza.

We already knew that the IDF has been using millions of leaflets, phone calls and text messages (millions of each) to warn Gazans to evacuate from dangerous war zones, and that in itself costs a lot of money. I don't think I've ever come across any country investing this much money in evacuating the population of the other side in a war. But now, I saw a TV report on how the IDF is trying to do even more. I've found the footage that they showed, a short vid of an IDF drone, that has speakers attached to it, so it can announce to the residents of a specific project in Khan Younis to evacuate it:

The IDF has also shared an intercepted phone conversation, where they recorded an UNRWA teacher, who is also a Hamas terrorist, talking about his part in the Oct 7 massacre, where he brags about having kidnapped an Israeli woman. The call took place 7 hours after the massacre began. In this context, and while the UN continues to express itself in a way that unjustly vilifies Israel, it's no wonder that Israel's envoy to the UN has been called back for consultation, something Israel hasn't done in 8 years. Honestly, I think at this point it's clear that it's not just that the UN has been biased against Israel since before Hamas had started this war. As Israel continues to expose the complicity of UN workers in the Oct 7 massacre, the UN now also has the motivation to do its best to discredit the one country that can prove its guilt better than any other.

I generally don't talk about the negotiations for another hostage deal. It's a lot of emotional ups and downs to follow them, and I also know many reports are denied quickly, some can be just plain false and made by people eager for attention, while other can even be statements intentionally made to pressure one of the sides in one direction or another. I follow the reports, but IDK which ones I believe myself, even when they come from normally reliable media sources. However, I've heard this report on multiple Israeli news sources, and I tend to believe it reflects the genuine belief on Israel's part, so I'm passing it on. Apparently, the Israeli officials in charge of negotiations now believe that Hamas is intentionally not agreeing to any deals, because it wants escalation during Ramadan. It tracks for me, it's clear that the idea of fighting during Ramadan will be used as parpaganda against Israel, even though Hamas are extremist Islamists, who have no issue with violence during Ramadan, and even the US has made it pretty clear through Blinken's statement, that they currently see Hamas as the side saying no to a truce as part of a hostage deal.

It took way too long for this committee to be appointed, it took them too much time to do anything while the world either denied or justified the crimes perpetrated on Oct 7, it's releasing its port 5 months after the massacre, when the initial info started coming out just days after it, but an independent UN envoy has finally officially confirmed that there is "clear and convincing evidence" regarding the sex crimes of Hamas, committed against victims on Oct 7 itself, and against the hostages since then.

This is 22 years old Noa Farage.

She was a surfer, was planning to travel to South East Asia for 6 months, and volunteered as a scouts counselor. She was very excited to go to the Nova music festival, because it was going to be her last time hanging out with her best friend Roni before her trip. On Oct 7, Roni survived, but Noa was murdered by Hamas terrorists.

May her memory be a blessing.

(for all of my updates and ask replies regarding Israel, click here)

[jaskierx]

Ngl, as someone who is ADHD, and has seen a lot of discussion around Taika having ADHD traits (I mean, I relate to him in a lot of ways from what I've seen of him, but I also try not to make a habit of armchair diagnosing celebs that I don't know, because I don't know them), it's rubbing me in weird places seeing everyone parrot the 'he gets bored of projects' and 'he would never have been able to last three seasons' as if it's fact despite that absolutely NOT being the case or evident in any of his history? I feel like people are just weirdly projecting all these negative ADHD stereotypes onto him regardless of whether or not they actually fit him, and it's giving me the ick in so many ways.

yeah i feel exactly the same. not only is it doing a massive disservice to taika but it's also based on some really shitty stereotypes about adhd

my partner has a diagnosis of adhd and takes meds for it (both which are hard to get in the uk, especially if you're under an nhs psychiatrist, which he is). before he was on meds, he would regularly lose things, he couldn't remember my birthday, he'd forget to eat, he'd lose track of time really easily, he got fired from multiple jobs bc he kept making mistakes at work

know what he didn't do? drop important projects that once mattered to him completely on a whim bc he decided he was bored of them

because adhd doesn't fucking cause that

people with adhd aren't inherently unable to commit to long term stuff. taika is not inherently unable to commit to long term stuff. he is incredibly good at what he does. he works on lots of things simultaneously. he has seen stuff through to the end after it's been stuck in the pipeline for literal years. there is absolutely no legit reason to believe he wouldn't be up for a third season

and based on the wording i wonder if some of this is also people deciding that ed as a character has commitment issues and is easily bored and then projecting that onto taika. which is just shit all round and needs to stop

[vivmaek]

VENUS SIGN OBSERVATIONS PT.II

Aries Venus - Gaining romantic feelings causes these individuals to take action. They’re usually attracted to more assertive types who are feisty and can handle strong temperaments. Sometimes, they may end up in relationships with dangerous people or with people who partake in dangerous activities. Co-dependence is usually avoided by people who have an Aries Venus. People with this placement attract a lot of attention due to their bold nature. Anything new or exciting catches the eye of a person with Aries in Venus. People with this Venus placement prefer to spend their money on experiences rather than items or material goods.

Taurus Venus - These people know how to live. They have the best taste in everything. People with this placement have the best food recommendations and the best clothing recommendations. Their style is more understated and comfortable rather than fashionable, but they always look so put together and clean. People with Venus in Taurus know how to take things slow and enjoy the present moment. They are very consistent in their approach towards romantic partners and comfort others merely through their presence. People with this placement are unexpectedly passionate, there is more to them than their reserved nature. These individuals are very nurturing and sensual. 

Virgo Venus - Everyone I’ve met who has this placement is incredibly sweet. They make great friends, and are loyal partners. At first, they can be somewhat awkward when interacting with a romantic interest. However, others find this to be endearing. People with this placement will take the time to learn who a person is before completely dedicating themselves to a partner. They want to be seen for who they are and understood completely within relationships. There may be a tendency to plan out a relationship before actually experiencing it. The little moments shared together mean the most to a Virgo Venus. They tend to have a very special connection with music. 

Scorpio Venus - If there isn’t an instant connection that is full of heavy attraction and passion, then a Scorpio Venus is not interested. They crave intensity within relationships and need to be fully engaged. Mystery is an obvious turn on, but these people really do enjoy a challenge. If they like you, they might not be obvious about it but you will still know. They put a lot of their focus into their relationships and show complete devotion. There is a tendency to get jealous and be slightly possessive. People with this placement have an in-depth understanding of their friends and romantic partners, and they notice all the small details. 

Sagittarius Venus - Their sense of freedom must be maintained at all cost. Whether or not a partner can keep up with them is a determining factor when staying in relationships. People with this placement make the best travel partners, but in general they are the best partners to have when encountering new experiences. These individuals bring a lot of spontaneity to the relationship and know how to keep things interesting. Their carefree attitude towards life adds to their sense of charisma. People with Sagittarius in Venus are open minded within relationships and are great at talking through most problems. People with this placement will meet someone, and just from that single encounter decide to be in a relationship with them. 

Capricorn Venus - The longevity of the relationship is usually what people with this placement tend to focus on. They treat their relationships like projects, and it can be hard for them to walk away. They tend to see issues within relationships as failures, and this is hard for them to manage. A person with Capricorn in Venus is looking for someone who wants to build a life. Although commitment is highly valued within these individuals, I have also seen them partake in relationships such as a friends with benefits situation. People with this placement can have a casual attitude towards love until they feel as though they finally met the real deal. 

Pisces Venus - The most romantic venus placement. People who have Pisces in Venus are idealist and spend a lot of their time daydreaming. They are willing to sacrifice themselves within relationships. These individuals tend to get taken advantage of by their partners because they attract a lot of broken souls who need healing. People with this placement need to learn how to build strong boundaries so they can protect themselves. There is a magical element brought to the relationship by a person with Pisces in Venus. People with this placement know how to truly love unconditionally. 

[soupthatistohot]

Soukoku is a bit fucked up... but that's why they work

Dazai and Chuuya do not have a normal relationship, however you want to define that (platonic or romantic). Without the context of their backgrounds, it reads as like... really fucked up. And that's true, to an extent, but to eliminate their circumstances is to do them a great disservice, in my opinion

First of all, I'd like to acknowledge that I'm fully cognisant of the fact that skk were not written to be a romantic pairing— Asagiri simply does not intend for them to be perceived as such. That being said, this does not mean that audience interpretations of a media are invalid. I ship skk, and as such this analysis may include my romantic interpretations of them as a pair and i acknowledge this bias at the same time that I acknowledge the validity of my interpretation.

Let's look at Chuuya's background first. He has little to no memory of his life prior to 7 years old, when he was separated from his family and treated as a government experiment. After his escape, he was an orphan on the streets taken in by a group of fellow orphans. He quickly rose to be the leader and protector of this group, who would eventually literally stab him in the back when he was manipulated into working with and eventually joining the Port Mafia. He spent his teen years with a suicidal maniac as a partner, watched countless friends and a clone of himself die, and found out a literal god was living in him, forcing him to question his humanity.

Dazai's past is much less clear. We don't know what his family was like, but we know that Mori recruited him after discovering him after a suicide attempt and began grooming him as the Demon Prodigy. He was forced to be an accomplice to a murder, and was constantly manipulated by and possibly physically abused by Mori. He was known for his coldness and was feared by many as a monster for the majority of his teenage years, and was expected to eventually become the boss of the Port Mafia through assassinating Mori, which the latter was paranoid about. Finally, one of his best friends betrayed him and the other died in his arms when he was eighteen years old, something plotted out by Mori, which resulted in his defection from the organization.

As teens, skk had a weird relationship (and that's putting it lightly). There was a certain level of contempt they held for one another. Chuuya resented Dazai's pessimism and lack of regard for others, and Dazai resented Chuuya's emotional and aggressive nature. Yet, they both had a deep understanding of one another that no one else really seemed to have at the time. They recognized one another as human when the individual himself did not. They had full faith and trust in each other, not allowing each other to die despite their disdain. It was complicated, and it wasn't quite healthy... but it was pretty damn good considering they were traumatized children in the Port Mafia.

There's a certain level of abusive behavior between them as teens, and I won't ignore that. Dazai played a large part in manipulating Chuuya into entering the mafia, and Chuuya insulted Dazai's suicidal and depressive nature a lot. Dazai found pleasure in causing Chuuya pain, both physically and emotionally. Chuuya literally has a list of torture techniques to use against Dazai. This is why I often stray from portraying an established romantic relationship at this point in their lives. I don't think they understood who they were fully yet, and sometimes projected their issues onto each other. Even if they were in love at that time, neither of them would have been ready for that type of commitment. I also just think they were too emotionally constipated to get to that point, anyway.

Something that I do love about their relationship as teens, though, is how they let each other be kids. Their bickering and arguments were childish and dumb, but that's the closest thing they had at the time to being normal teenagers. Amongst all the doom and gloom that surrounded them in the mafia, they knew that they could always go to each other and have a mindless argument or competition. In a way, this is how they reclaimed their stolen childhoods.

We see this when they're adults, too. In their first encounter in four years they tease each other about the same things as before, slipping right back into their childish banter. It's silly and immature, but that's how they operate. They allow each other to have that, and I really love this aspect of their relationship.

I think there's something to be said for how their time apart was good for them. Dazai is most clearly in a better place than before. Sure, he's masking a lot of the time, and he's still clearly suicidal, but I think the work he does with the agency is more fulfilling than at the mafia. He has more of a purpose, even if it's just to stay true to his promise to Oda (though I do believe it's more than that now). At his core, he's still a suicidal pessimist who finds humanity utterly disgusting and doesn't quite consider himself to be human, but I think there's a level of contentment of what he's doing with his life.

It's less obvious how Chuuya has changed, but I think that he has. He exhibits more self-confidence and maturity than in his teen years. He's more capable and well-rounded as an executive, and it's a personal headcanon of mine that in Dazai's absence, he was forced to pick up some of his skills of perceptibility and deduction. I think he is in a better place than before, as well, especially because he was able to establish himself independent of Double Black. He has also settled within Port Mafia, recognizing them as his family, which means he, too, is likely more content.

So as adults, they display less of the abusive behaviors than they did previously. Of course, there's still a certain level to which they're abnormal. Their jokes and quips about one another are sometimes quite dark, and there's a certain level to which Dazai still exhibits power over him when it comes to deciding to use Corruption. But that trust is still there, despite their time apart, and so too is that understanding of each other. They're not perfect by any means, but given their traumatic upbringings... they're kind of perfect for each other.

There is the fact that they want to kill each other. I'll admit that I struggle to explain this aspect, but I'll try my best, because I think it's not as bad as it sounds. I just think it makes sense for them. They're both sorta unkillable, so this aspect of their rivalry denotes a certain respect for each other. It's also a matter of likely knowing that they actually won't ever kill each other (and no, this isn't me being in denial about ch. 101, I fully believe that Chuuya is not dead, there is no way he's going out like that). This is one of the more complex aspects of their relationship, but when you add it to everything else we know about them, it just sorta works. I mean... thinking of ways to kill your partner for 7 years? That's kinda gay.

At the end of the day, skk keep each other in check and allow each other to have fun. They trust, know and respect each other, and though they claim to hate each other, I really don't think this is true. It's much more than that. They're rivals, they're partners, they're soulmates! And honestly, that's what makes them so goddamn interesting.

[freyjaoflove]

◈ Your Future Spouse (Pick a Card) ◈

Hi, my loves! This is going to be my first ever PAC. I hope it resonates! :)

If you’d like to get a personalized reading, dm me for prices and card layout information.♥︎

How to: Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and whenever you feel ready, pick a ‘Luna’ to get your reading! This is a generalized reading for a lot of people, so only take what fits.

Pile One -> Pile Two

Pile Three -> Pile Four

Pile One:

Your future spouse burns with passion, boldness and romantic enthusiasm. Perhaps you already know this person; likely through a friend group or just something that involves the community you’re apart of, whether it be through a religious practice, or even just an activity/support group you’ve thought of joining. I’m just sensing that you know this person already. I’m also hearing the term ‘celebrations’ so you could’ve met them at a party or some type of reunion.

Side note: This person may be fresh out of a toxic cycle, whether it be a long term relationship or marriage.

They will bring an abundance of healing and balance into your life, but they themselves struggle in terms of asking for help when it comes to their own self growth. Their inner child is begging for acknowledgment. When they were younger, they may have been patronized into thinking that their opinion wasn’t wanted, or their ideas and goals were just too unrealistic. They lost that beautiful thing that comes with being a child; fascination. It seems that you and this person will grow together, helping each other in terms of building one another up, but this will be a very slow healing process.

Your person is looking for something stable. Something sufficient. Your person is looking for something that they can invest in and get back the effort and love they’ve put into your relationship.

I’d also like to mention that your person seems tired, closed off and a bit overworked. Your person may pour their heart into their work when in a state of depression, distracting difficult emotions with productivity. But overall when it comes to confronting feelings, your person is so used to flying solo, doing their best on their own… they’re so used to crawling back into the shell they wear on their back whenever it’s time to deal with anything difficult, because they feel that nobody can be trusted to take on the weight of their issues. They feel like they might be humiliated or made a fool if they open up. Vulnerability is definitely a huge fear of theirs.

Your fs also seems to be grieving old connections that haven’t worked out in the past, causing them to withdraw when approached with romantic commitments. Perhaps they’ve been let down and have a soft heart. I heard the phrase ‘heart on their sleeve’ so I definitely think this person has dealt with a lot of heartbreak. They’ve likely been abandoned in times of need which explains why they struggle to open up so much.

They are likely an earth sign (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) or have those placements in their chart.

Advice: Despite the slowness of this connection, trust in divine timing. If your person puts up boundaries when feeling overwhelmed, they’re not doing it out of spite, they’re doing it to find safety within their own mind. They are taking time to understand themselves and that is okay! You’ve got the love already. Feel it. Embrace it. Understand that we are all souls on our own journeys and we all heal and hurt differently. Loving someone requires effort, and on your part in this relationship, your effort is patience. Be kind to yourself and your future significant other, and you’ll reap great rewards. Your guides are asking you to put your mind at rest and just focus on your own self love. Maybe there’s a project that’s been in the making, but you’ve procrastinated it due to your own overthinking. Or chances are that you are being divinely guided to just seek out and understand your own light, your own personal flame. Learn to master your own fire within before burning more match’s.

Some Messages that might be important:

‘Giving is receiving. The energy of the universe is merciful.’ - The Princess of Mercy

‘I am spiritually and financially abundant. I provide heaven and earth for myself.’ The Mother of Believers

‘I have arrived. I am where I will always be: in love.’ - Queen of the Outsiders.

‘I am an ocean of creative energy. I give birth to what exists within me.’ - The Goddess of all that Flows.

Words/Phrases Heard from Spirit: Battling addiction, relations, deception (I’m not seeing this as negative deception, more in a sense of hiding their true feelings when around you), soul union, coming together, twin flames, legal matters, alcoholism, detriment to their own health at times, teamwork, ropes, 1111, love yourself, all paths lead home, surrender to divine timing, worlds between each other

I hope it resonated! x

Pile Two:

Your future spouse is disciplined, compassionate, confident and is more than ready to spread their wings and leap! Your person seems like they may be the popular type, someone who can gather a crowd and entertain them effortlessly. This may result in them growing a bit of an ego due to their ability to influence and seduce an audience, solely based off of their charms and quick wit, but don’t let that turn you off. This person may just be extremely talented in whatever passions they’re pursuing.

Chances are, you may have already met this person or are about to; perhaps through an audition, or maybe just by accident when exploring whatever line of work they’re in. I’m hearing the word ‘reconciliation’, but this could also just overall be a brand new beginning for you! Maybe you’ve seen them once or twice before, but never really thought of them as all that.

I see your person struggling to make a choice here. They may have a lot of suitors which burdens them with responsibility. They feel that they need to tend to everybody’s feelings and tread lightly around them at times, because rejection is just rejection. Despite them having a lot of suitors, your person won’t treat you like an option; if anything, your person will show you off like you’re their own found gem! They’re so grateful to have you in their life that they’re not afraid of letting everybody know! You’re a wish come true, you’re something worth celebrating!

Your fs will be giving and extremely generous, with both time and money. You are likely to get spoiled rotten as their love language may be gift giving and quality time. I am so happy for you!

They have this burning passion within, this fiery romantic side to them. They could be an Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius. There is a possibility that they may have water placements in their chart as well (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) considering the fluidity of their own being. They move swiftly through life, avoiding the drama, but sometimes entertaining the chaos.

Advice: Do not allow their status or charms to intimidate you. You are your own work of art. Both your soul and spirit are uniquely shaped and molded, you are a burning light. You are glory. Remember this. Your guides are constantly with you. Never forget your own power of being as you are divinely connected to everything within.

Some Messages that might be important:

‘I have the power to make each moment sacred. Everything is material for my liberation.’ - The Essence of all Buddhas

‘Embodiment is the deepest bliss. My body was made for enlightenment.’ - Lady of the Lotus-Born

Words/Phrases Heard from Spirit: Your life is a canvas, manifestation, creative accountability, soul memories, gifts, harmony, luxury, 2222, soulmates, water your own garden, spirit guide, willpower, new beginning

I hope it resonated! x

Pile Three:

For some, this may be a long distance relationship. I’m sensing a lot about travel and crossing borders.

Energetic, vivacious, strong, courageous, funny and sexy — your future spouse carries these qualities extremely well. Their youthful enthusiasm will keep you on your toes and you’ll never find yourself getting bored with your person! You two will be attracted to one another at first glance. Maybe this is an online relationship; perhaps you met on a dating site or just came across their profile on a social media platform. All I know is that you two will be completely awestruck when seeing one another.

You may be in some type of situationship with this person, or that’s to come. You’ll enjoy the flirty and fun energy for a while, but your fs will be daydreaming about whether or not you two should be official. They pride themselves in choosing their own battles and they aren’t looking to lose. I feel that they may have tried opening up in the past with people who just told them they were ‘being too much’ which has resulted in them feeling quite skeptical about relationships. They’re overall afraid of being humiliated and having their feelings used against them. They tend to overthink a lot about whether or not it’s a safe space for them to open up despite knowing their feelings for you. They may have very muddled thinking due to how intense this connection is for them. They may be sitting on the fence about what to do in the long term, because of their own personal fears of heartbreak. I just heard ‘too good to be true’ from spirit, so I think your person may be trying really hard to just accept that this is a divine union.

Once your person finds the balance within themselves to open up, you will be able to detect a lot of mothering qualities in the ways in which they care for you, it doesn’t matter whether they’re Masculine or Feminine. This is the type of person to make sure you’re eating well and are drinking water throughout the day, and honestly it’s pretty adorable. They’re your person, but most importantly, you need to remember that you are also THEIR person. You are THEIR dream come true.

Heavy fire sign energy coming through here, they may have Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius in their chart. They may also have some earth placements, Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.

Advice: Remain grounded and true to yourself, knowing that you are being divinely guided to your soul counterpart. You are being asked to look inwards and listen to your intuition. Meditate when the voices get too loud and start drowning out sense within your own mind. Understand that the universe lies within you, and inevitably, all paths lead home. It is important at times to lift the veil and question all that surrounds you, but don’t ask questions to the point that you start overthinking every action your person takes. You, my love, need to be independently happy on your own. You are also being asked to not let every little thing trigger you — if your person hasn’t responded to a message, that is okay! Live your life and stop taking things so seriously! Your divine counterpart will effortlessly blend into the energy you exude. Your life is a moving prayer. Your most dominant thoughts create your reality and you’re being asked to use that to your own advantage.

Some Messages that might be important:

‘Playfulness is a spiritual power. Laughter leads me back to the light.’ - The Red Goddess

‘Unconditional love exists within me. The presence of love is the absence of judgement.’ - The Divine Mother

‘Everything happens for my liberation. I choose to become only more love.’ - The Goddess of Never not Broken

‘I choose to feel abundant. Wealth is an inside job.’ - The Goddess of Abundance

Words/Phrases Heard from Spirit: 1111, abundance, loyalty, severe (???), harmony, all paths lead home, stagnant, receptive, outgoing, charismatic, the heart wants what it wants by Selena Gomez, inseparable, spirit guide

I hope it resonated! x

Pile Four:

Hi, my loves! I’m sensing a lot of insecurity and feelings of lack within your person. They seem to be going through a period of feeling very alone and quite saddened with whatever situation they’re in. The energy surrounding them just feels kind of ‘bleh’. Perhaps they’ve been abandoned by someone they thought they could trust, or maybe a romantic endeavor just didn’t work out how they thought it would and this has left your person feeling quite stuck. I’m seeing someone on the verge of leaping into and trusting blind faith, but they keep looking back out of fear.

Though your person is in a little bit of a rut, I see a lot of potential for new beginnings here. The tricky thing about this is: your person needs let go of negative feelings that don’t serve them anymore, only then will they be open to coming together. They need to make the first step.

Key word here: reconciliation.

I think your future spouse may be an old friend or someone you haven’t spoken to in quite some time. I just know that their spirit has been very troubled and you haven’t necessarily been exposed to this side of them before. This person may reach out to you in hopes of reconnecting and deepening a friendship that you two might’ve had before.

Your person is silently screaming, practically begging for another shot at just trying again in love, but my intuition is saying their heart is looking more for a loving friend at this point rather than anything else. They need somebody they can trust. They’ve been deserted before. They’ve been hurt. You may end up being one of the closest people to them, whether this turns into a romantic relationship or not. I heard ‘you’re the only person I can talk to’ from spirit, so I do see a lot of bonding and healing within this connection.

This person might be older than you. They could also be in some type of position of authority which gives them less time to focus on their own wellbeing. They’re a hard worker for sure, even when they are in a state of depression. Some might even say that this person used to use work as a coping mechanism, but they’re at a point in their life where they can’t continue to bury their feelings in other responsibilities. I see this person shedding the old and beginning a new with you — spirit is saying something about you two moving into calmer waters after having the boat rocked. I just overall sense that you are going to be a major catalyst for your persons growth, and your kindness as well as patience will be rewarded in tenfold.

If I’m being honest, I don’t necessarily see this person being your future significant other despite the name of this PAC. I do think that this will be a very fulfilling friendship though, somebody you could grow old with in that sense.

I see you trying to open up the can of worms and confess romantic attraction to this person, but you see, this person hates conflict between the two of you. I’m hearing that when there’s any disagreements between the two of you, it makes them feel physically ill — stomach in knots, scratchy throat, tears on the brim of spilling. With that in mind, understand that they may end up withdrawing from you at some point if they feel the connection isn’t working romantically, solely because they don’t want to argue. They want to keep a close connection with you, but for a lot of you, this connection seems like it’s going to just be a friendship rather than romantic partnership.

Perhaps you both are starseeds cut from the same cosmic cloth.

Just know that even though they may not be interested in pursuing a romantic connection with you long term, they still have unconditional love for you.

Advice: The baby step you are being required to take on this journey is to zoom out, get a bigger perspective and understand that this love is still true even though it’s not romantic. Share your song. You may feel extremely hurt if these feelings aren’t reciprocal, but understand that love abounds. It is up to you on whether or not you keep this relationship going, but understand that this is someone who will love you unconditionally regardless of romantic partnerships. You two are souls from the same family and it’s a blessing to have found each other in this lifetime. You are being asked to cherish your connections even if they don’t work out the way in which you hoped. These connections are still important, because in this terrifying world, all we have are the connections we make.

Some Messages that might be important:

‘My soul knows the way. And the only way out is through.’ - Mistress of the Labyrinth

‘Love is what sets me free. I am married to my own soul.’ - The Saint of true Freedom

‘Love is divine, and I am nothing except love.’ - The Mystic of Divine Love

Words/Phrases Heard from Spirit: Easy on me by Adele, dive deep, let go, breathe, meditate, inspire, practicing gratitude, love abounds

I hope it resonated! x

- freyjaoflove

[scarlet--wiccan]

I only remember Max interacting with the twins in Children's Crusade, but I also recall Al Ewing saying he wanted to eventually get Magneto and Billy on the same page again. Honestly the connection to Tommy always intrigued me more, though; with Max even noting that Tommy is very similar to him.

It makes sense that Ewing would be interested in getting Billy and Magneto on-page together, because they're both prominent characters that he was writing in different books at around the same time. Empyre, Guardians and Last Annihilation were coming out at the same time as S.W.O.R.D. and X-Men Red, and they even cross over a few times-- Ewing has always been really good at weaving his various ongoing titles together, even if they take place in very different parts of the Marvel world.

So, yeah, I can see why he'd want to have them interact. Billy and Magneto are-- or were, at the time-- both acting as heads of state in newly formed nations that were recovering from millennia of war. Having the two of them in a room together could bring up some really interesting social and political conversations-- these are two closely connected characters who share certain elements of their backgrounds and personal beliefs, but also have very different outlooks and experiences. It's kind of how I felt about Billy interacting with Doctor Doom in Guardians-- Billy is a much younger, more idealistic person who's led an objectively more privileged life, so putting him in conversation with somebody from his community that is much older, and with a much less idealistic praxis, who has already learned a lot of the hard lessons about power and liberation, could bring up some really profound stuff. It's a shame that Ewing didn't have the time or commitment to explore either of those dynamics.

Is Tommy more similar to Magneto? Maybe. I think they have more in common, in terms of life experience, but I don't think Tommy is any more or less radical than his brother. Billy's introduction as an Avengers fanboy and his mental health storylines tend to make people forget that he's just as quick to anger and unafraid of violence as anybody else in his family. If anything, I think Tommy is more avoidant when it comes to conflict and cause, but that's partially an editorial issue-- it's not his fault that he's been absent from so many books.

But Tommy and Magneto do get along the best in Children's Crusade. I can certainly imagine that Magneto would, in his uniquely toxic way, look at Tommy as a second chance to do better with Pietro. He's probably more open and paternal with Tommy, whereas I can imagine he might be a little high-handed with Billy, and maybe project some of his anxieties about Wanda.

[clone-x35]

Human Vees (sorry for the greenscreen I took it directly from my animation material)

I also gave them human names since I'm bored LOL I'm sorry if some of them looks too young than my setting. I can only draw teenagers TOT (part of Vox's setting are based on the fan comic of "Close Encounters")

Velvette

Human name: Ashley

Occupation: Influencer, Fashionista

Age of death: Around 20s

She lived in the UK

She wasn't content with her height

Her hair was partly dyed pink

She can be offensive on the Internet

She once made hellish gag about the death of a famous people, thus causing flaming

While dealing with comments on her cellphone, she got hit by a truck on the road

Vox

Human name: Ted

Occupation: TV star

Age of death: 30s~40s

He lived in the USA

He was born in a family of high social status

He was a little disappointed about his name, for it's too common

He was taught to be outstanding and perfect all the time

He had a wife named Martha

He was bisexual, but he hid his sexuality

He had met Valentino when alive once

He was hostile to his competitors, eventually making him commit murder

He was harsh to his subordinates and his secretary, so in the end they stopped assisting him

He was electrocuted to death in a broadcast accident, since facilities got short circuit

Valentino

Human name: Lovelace

Occupation: Talent Scout → Porn director

Age of Death: 40s

He was Latin and lived in Los Angeles

His hair was partly silver and partly black, like his antenna in demon style

He entered the movie industry as a talent scout from scratch

The first actress he had cultivated was his wife, Teresa, and they have twin sons, both of whom became child stars in Hollywood

He was always dissatisfied with his status, so he started to make adult films during the porn era (edit on 2024/5/1: Why the hell did I typed "never" FUCK)

After the first porn he directed became a hit, he started to stray; he completely indulged in vice, losing himself so much that he even got all his family involved

He had angry issues without a doubt, making him abuses his family verbally, physically, mentally and sexually

He tried to tame his sons and came up with an "cultivation project": he brainwashed his sons and distorted their concept about love, lust , and relationships; he told them that what he had done to them was how he "loved" them

He was murdered by one of his sons, who got conscious of the toxic side of him

[chalkrevelations]

Called it.

I think they did multiple things right with the bullying storyline in this week's ep of Dangerous Romance - to start with:

having Sailom be perceptive enough and emotionally capable enough to know that his friends would need some open, honest discussion with and apologies from the people who bullied them, in order to move forward.

having Sailom demonstrate - for both his friends and the audience - the value he places on his friendships by insisting that Kanghan at least make an effort before Sailom was willing to actually pursue a relationship with him.

having Sailom set this not just as a condition, but as a test for Kanghan - is Kanghan the kind of person willing to work to repair injuries he caused, or will he balk? And if he's not willing, is he the kind of guy you're going to feel safe trusting your heart to? We already know Sailom is smart enough to listen to his instincts and do the mental calculus when it comes to whether he feels safe with Kanghan, and this is important additional data for him.

I'm not ... necessarily ... faulting the writers on all of this when I compare Pran's actions in Bad Buddy to Sailom's actions here in Ep 7, because I feel like Pran's almost complete lack of processing re: Pat's bullying behavior and what happened between Pat/Engineering and Wai/Architecture is kind of consistent with Pran's overall characterization. Pran hides what's going on and desperately tries to maintain his secrets, behavior that he's learned from dealing with his mom; he's known Pat longer than he's known any of his friends at college - even Wai; and he also just flat-out doesn't have the kind of high emotional quotient that Sailom does. I love Pran a lot - a lot of my intermittent drive to commit violence on Pat is kicked up by the fact that there are several times when he makes Pran sad, so I threaten to remove his lungs with a spoon - but I also notice there are times, particularly in the beginning of BB, when Wai has to walk Pran through not only typical social interaction but through processing and understanding and accepting his own emotions. Wai and Pran are primed for the kind of complete breakdown of their relationship that influences Wai's (very bad) decision to drop that curtain at least partially because when Pran lies to Wai about what's actually going on and pushes him away in order to keep his secrets, Pran loses the very person who we've seen help him navigate sticky interpersonal situations (a role that, on the other side, Pa fills for Pat). It's a cycle of breakdown that feeds on itself.

ANYWAY, what I do fault the writers on in BB is that the narrative, itself, does a miserable job of recognizing that any of these apologies and reconciliation work are necessary - at no point does the narrative come up with any other way to point out to Pran, "You know, maybe your friends are mad because you're surprise!dating a guy who spent a lot of time getting together with his friends in order to kick the shit out of them and make their lives miserable in various ways? Oh, and, who skived off to go to a concert instead of working on the mutual project they were supposed to be participating in." Not even Wai, once they're speaking again, has this particular conversation with Pran. Or, I don't know, make it a conversation with Pa and Pat, where she explains why of course Wai doesn't like him. Instead, down the memory hole it goes.

From discussion I've seen around and about, I feel like a lot of people expected the same thing to happen in Dangerous Romance. But the fact we've circled back around to it gives me hope that I don't just have my clown shoes on and we're also going to circle back around to some of the other issues that are explicitly simmering in the background, like Kanghan just hauling Sailom around by the wrist to wherever he wants him every time he gets jealous. Or the fact that even though Sailom keeps trying to insist that money can't buy everything, he's getting undercut not just by Auto wanting drinks and air conditioning and whatever else Kanghan's money can buy them, but also by the fact that Kanghan's money not only very much has bought Sailom - who's sold himself into a kind of indentured servitude to pay off his family's debts - but also has installed him in the bedroom right next door to Kanghan's.

Or like Kanghan's behavior pattern of just opening Sailom's door whenever he wants and walking in like he owns the place and can go anywhere he wants - a pattern we've already seen changing in this ep, when, sure, he acts like he's going to open the bedroom door in order to get Sailom to respond to him, but he then not only waits to be invited in but makes it explicit that him coming in is contingent on receiving an invitation.

Meanwhile, another thing I felt like the show did well with the bullying storyline this ep was the fact that Auto and Guy had different, individual responses to the apologies and overtures from Kanghan and his crew, and Guy was allowed to take longer to process his feelings and decide whether to have any kind of relationship at all with Kanghan. I had a bad moment at the beginning of the soccer game when I worried that he was going to be painted as unreasonably obstinate by the narrative, when no, he actually doesn't owe Kanghan any kind of forgiveness or interaction just because Kanghan apologized. Fortunately, they were just giving him the time and space that character needed to process and make decisions, and I really liked that.

It wasn't particularly surprising to me that the final barriers broke down in the face of a common enemy. Both of them wanted blood from Team Yellow, the enemy of my enemy, and all. That's one of the places that I felt like BB at least managed to shorthand some of the interpersonal work that would have needed to be done - by giving them a common project. Nobody on that show was able to use their gd words, but at least they could work at building bridges through actions like mutual projects.

Anyway, I've already seen at least one person comment "Wai wishes he could" on a gif of Guy finally telling Sailom to go get his man, after the soccer game, and yeah. I bet Wai did wish he could have gotten 1) an apology and some upfront reconciliation attempts from the guys who physically assaulted him and his friends as well as harassing him at and potentially endangering his job, 2) a best friend who understood that apologies and bridge-building were both deserved and needed, and 3) the necessary time to process those actions and his feelings about them.

I'm glad to see the improvement, Dangerous Romance.

[attonposting]

Can we stop to talk about the conversation with Atton where he rambles about women and the idea of love? Because good lord can this man project like a movie theater. We're talking fractal projection. Give him a frickin' medal, because it's projection all the way down.

It's a very missable bit of dialogue. You can only get it with a male Exile, and only then if you've cheesed off Brianna by causing her influence to dip 30 points below Visas's. Unfortunately, this also causes Brianna to permanently stop talking to you, so this is something you're only ever gonna see by accident. I only learned that could even happen pretty recently, and that's with maybe 6 male Exile playthroughs under my belt. I guess I'm just very thorough about exhausting everyone's dialogue options all the time.

So. Brianna's permanently cut herself off as a companion, courtesy of Kreia whispering in her ear, and that sucks. But at least your trashman pilot has something to say about it... and whoa boy is it a consolation prize. Atton proceeds to launch into an arm-around-your-shoulders buddy talk that has exactly nothing to do with your problems and everything to do with his personal issues.

Exile: The Handmaiden lost her temper with me.

Atton: Oh, there's a surprise. Trust me, she's a handful - all warriors are. They're not used to dealing with things they can't punch, kick, or break. Look, I know how it is. Me, there's no denying that I'm a good-looking guy. You have it worse, because even though you might not be as good-looking as me, you have that whole tortured past, that command presence. Women want to save you. They think they can help you.

Exile: What are we talking about?

Atton: They think that everyone can be redeemed, and that they're the only ones who can do it. And you don't know if it's you, or the idea of you that they love.

Exile: [Awareness] Are we talking about me or you?

Atton: We're just talking. Like I said, I've never understood women. It's possible they don't love you at all. That they just want to help you... help you hear yourself if you've gone deaf to your own voice. We all lose our way sometimes, and we need someone to pull us back.

Exile: [Awareness] Sounds like you've had that experience before.

Atton: Don't remember. Truth is, I still don't listen to my conscience even when it's shouting. I think there's times I'd rather be completely deaf than hear it. But all this talk doesn't matter. I'm not qualified to give advice. Besides, when I open my mouth, I'm usually lying anyway.

Like. Just. Holy shit, Atton. Yeah, he's clearly talking about the Jedi who tried to save him, but there's so much more to unpack in here. Let's break it down.

“Women want to save you. They think they can help you.” - Atton wants to save you. He wants to be the hero to your story, something he projects at Mical (to the latter's confusion), but which can also be read into a lot of his actions – when he starts taunting the assassin on Telos to draw heat off you, when he runs out on Nar Shaddaa to give you medpacs and do the same thing with the bounty hunters. The hard evidence is on Malachor. If Atton dies, he says it outright: “Did I save you yet?” And if he falls to the Dark Side, he tells Mical that “he wanted to protect [the Exile], to help her” before he lost his chance.

“They think that everyone can be redeemed, and that they're the only ones who can do it.” - Yeah, it's not really about helping the Exile. Atton needs to be the one that 'saves' you, as a balm to his own lack of purpose and self-worth, and he gets real pissy if anyone else does a better job helping you – or god forbid gets close to you. He's constantly insecure, he's unhappy with most new party members when they join up and, and seriously, the only crime Mical ever committed was being a genuinely good dude in a crew full of misfits. Too bad the galaxy's greasiest pilot reads that as a threat.

“And you don't know if it's you, or the idea of you that they love.” - Atton's attraction to you in a nutshell, and that's before you get the question of Force Bonds involved. Like, seriously. Does he genuinely love you as a person, or is he in love with you as an ideal – as someone who could stop running and face the music for their unforgivable crimes, as someone who actually tries to fix the damage they did? As someone who can still find it in them to care about people after the war broke them down? As a Jedi that actually lives up to the ideal both the Council and Revan failed to? As someone he believes he can relate to, because he thinks he knows your reasons for what you did? Are you a stand-in for his dead Jedi and his hundred conflicting feelings over her? Is he just in love with the idea of having a purpose and wants someone he can bury himself in? Is the idea of martyring himself and finally dying for a reason what he's really obsessed with? Pick your flavor, because who knows! He certainly doesn't!

“It's possible they don't love you at all.” - While this has a lot to do with him wondering why the hell anyone would have tried to save him, I also think this is him reflecting on his own confused feelings towards the Exile. They might not be romantic with an M!Exile (or if they are, he's having intense bi denial), but they're absolutely there and he does not know what to make of them.

“That they just want to help you... help you hear yourself if you've gone deaf to your own voice. We all lose our way sometimes, and we need someone to pull us back.” - This has nothing to do with the Exile, the Handmaiden, or anyone who isn't an ex-Sith assassin who had empathy forcibly shoved into their brain after years of progressively more fucked-up descent into all-consuming hatred.

“Truth is, I still don't listen to my conscience even when it's shouting.” - He almost gets away with this one, but Atton's deep in denial here. He doesn't want to hear it, but he can't turn it off, the same way he can't stop feeling things when he used to have total control of his emotions (because he barely felt anything at all.) It's all why he can't go back to who he was, even though he badly misses the certainty he used to feel. Atton is a pro at ignoring his conscience, which definitely has nothing to do with how much he hates himself, total coincidence... but as soon as the Exile gets involved, that goes out the window, because Atton's self-preservation glitches out. Their Force wound tugs on his better nature... or it yanks at his opposite. And if that happens, Atton is very aware of what's happening to him. He succumbs, but he has more to say on the Exile's fall than anyone short of Kreia. And light or dark, his (im)moral compass gets jarred from 'cover my own ass' to 'protect the Exile' and he repeatedly sticks his neck out for no gain, so yeah, I call bullshit here. He's smack in the middle of his biggest crisis of conscience since the Sith.

“Besides, when I open my mouth, I'm usually lying anyway.” Well, at least he admits it.