#i've rewatched it i will continue rewatching it

[spielzeugkaiser]

I've been quite ill for the last few weeks, so I had time to continue my OP rewatch! You'll never guess which ark I just finished- (also the more I draw them, the more Sanji becomes a wet cat and Luffy peak baby)

[jelixpo]

"I don't... upset you?" "Who cares how I feel? How you feel is bound to be much more interesting."

I love that we got to revisit this moment twice during the show, adding layers of context each time. Something I've always appreciated about Steven Universe is its commitment to continuity (character heights be damned). When something is revealed about a character, like a trait they have or a quirk they exhibit, that trait can be seen in them long before the show ever talks about it. I feel like this sets Steven Universe apart from other animated kid's shows of its era (save for a few). There was a real narrative being woven together through each episode that rewarded audiences for paying attention.

If the show were to be renewed, I'd love to see new context and explanations added to the story that can be noticed again upon rewatch.

[spicypussywave]

THE MOVIE WAS SO GOOD. such a feel good funny movie i loved it so much rawr

[mroddmod]

voltron in 2024 lets goooooo 🔥🔥

[p1x1x]

[laundrybiscuits]

(continued from this snippet)

“You could—” Jonathan moves his hands through the air like he’s conducting an invisible orchestra.

“I don’t know what that means,” Eddie tells him. They’ve been smoking all afternoon, so Jonathan’s even more of a space case than usual.

“He means you could pretend, dude,” says Argyle, who is putting little braids into Eddie’s hair. It’s very soothing. “Like, fake it ‘til you make it.”

“I mean. It would be good for Will to see, like…happily ever after. But gay. You know?” Jonathan tips the last of the Dorito crumbs into his mouth and contemplates the empty bag with devastatingly sorrowful eyes.

“That is the worst idea I’ve ever heard,” says Eddie. “Congrats, by the way, because I’ve heard a lot of bad ideas in my time, and I thought I knew all the major contestants. But lo and behold, dark horse Byers swoops in to steal the crown! The crowd goes wild.” He makes a raspy aaaaaah sound and wiggles his fingers to symbolize a packed stadium at the Bad Idea Olympic Games.

“That’s my boy,” says Argyle, reaching over to ruffle Jonathan’s hair. “Great job, brochacho.”

Eddie’s never totally sure whether Argyle’s doing an extended bit or not, and it’s the fucking best.

“So, you’ll do it?” Jonathan asks hopefully. He’s like a puppy dog, the way he perks up.

“Fuck no,” says Eddie. “Absolutely not under any circumstances. Fuck off.”

“Dude, I totally respect that,” says Argyle, starting on another braid. “Gotta honor your truth, Ed-head. Can’t shine a hella dope light from a flashlight powered by lie-batteries.”

“Every day I thank a god I don’t believe in for your presence in my life,” Eddie informs him.

———

Annoyingly, Jonathan doesn’t give up on the idea. What’s worse, he tries to be sneaky about it.

Eddie rolls up late to the next movie night, because he’s not always great with things like having a basic understanding of time and space. When he walks into the Byers-Hopper living room, Jonathan calls out, “Eddie, hey! There’s—you can sit here on the couch if you want. By Steve.”

Eddie gives him an unimpressed look. Jonathan doesn’t even have the decency to be phased by Eddie’s scorn, just shifts over to make room on the couch between him and Steve.

“Aww,” coos Eddie. “Did you miss me that much, Johnny-boy?” He drops right into Jonathan’s lap, slinging an arm around his neck.

“Why are you so heavy,” says Jonathan. “You look like if a stick figure had a baby with a mop.”

Eddie cackles. “It’s all the heavy metal. Weighs down my soul with whips and chains and demonic energy.”

“Jeez, you two, get a room.” Steve rolls his eyes.

The look of pure panic that crosses Jonathan’s face is pretty hilarious, all things considered.

“I’m not gay!” Jonathan blurts out. “Not that there would be—anything wrong with it. If I were. Because, um, gay people deserve love too. Because they’re just like us. I mean, people who aren’t gay. Which is me. I’m not. But it would be okay if I was.”

Will looks like he wants a rift to swallow him up where he sits, but Eddie thinks he looks a little bit pleased, too. It’s nice that Jonathan is trying so hard, even if Eddie has one or two notes on the execution.

“Okay, big guy,” says Eddie, patting Jonathan on the cheek. “Don’t have to throw a parade about it or anything.”

The movie’s okay, Eddie guesses. It’s Nancy’s pick, which means it’s a fast-talking political thriller that nobody but Robin can ever really follow. Afterwards, Steve leans over to him and says, “Hey, are you still out of Coke? I can pick some up on my way over after I drop Dustin off.”

Will gives Eddie a look, which is totally unjustified because this is a completely normal friend thing. Steve’s parents are in town, so he’s been spending a few nights camping out at Eddie’s, because everyone else has parents who’d probably object. It’s perfectly logical and completely normal. It’s not like he can bunk with Robin. Also, Robin kicks like a horse in her sleep.

But even though Eddie knows it’s a completely normal friend thing, he can also kind of see why Will might’ve gotten the wrong idea.

“Um,” he says. “Actually, maybe—not tonight? I just, Wayne’s been wanting to spend some more, like, uncle-nephew quality bonding time. You know he’s still kind of…” Eddie shrugs, grimacing. It’s true; Wayne’s been making a real effort to know what Eddie’s up to these days. Even though he hasn’t said anything, Eddie knows he’s traded some shifts to make their schedules line up a little better. So, everything Eddie’s saying is absolutely true and above-board, and there’s no reason for a weird squirmy guilty feeling to take up residence in his gut.

“Oh,” says Steve. “Sure, yeah, no problem.”

(ETA: yeah okay it's technically a series now)

[whatudottu]

I think I've stumbled into divine madness trying to draw a character that defies all I know about body proportions but god damn have a Blinkous Galadrigal that isn't sketch-

[kingdomoftyto]

....... WAIT. IS THAT LORD MONOCHROMICORN???

[smileyobrien]

oh hello there

[chaotictomtom]

m'not happy with that mike fanart but. j banks photo with a bear is fine i think. and oh to be a big teddy bear mister banks is hugging

[spielzeugkaiser]

I come back for a hot second (and go into hiding pretty much right again) with some redrawn screencaps of what I'm watching currently!! 👀 All I have in me are the sillies-

[roscvcins]

when y.uuri said "just have more faith in me than I do" Yeah. yeah.

[vividblaze]

Jikkyuu cosplaying as Zechs, because same VA lol

Blowing so many kisses at your brain right now!

He and Nikkou would look good in OZ uniforms!!

[laurmaus]

another one +uncolored ver (can u tell i skipped school today

[fallowhearth]

The episode "And Now for a Word” from Season 2 of Babylon 5 is just an incredible piece of tv. The show really starts to show it's strengths in this season, for my money, as all the threads of main plot start coming together in explosive fashion.

It's framed as a special episode of news, with a hostile Earth crew embedded for several days, reporting on a snapshot of events for an Earth audience. (The reporter is a recurring character not unlike everyone's favourite from Mass Effect.) It even has a fun in-universe propaganda ad for Psi Corp recruitment! Diagetically, it's an effective piece of worldbuilding and advances the season’s main plot. Non-diagetically, it makes sure viewers are caught up with everything that has been revealed organically so far, in preparation for the latter half of the season.

It's the kind of episode I'd force a friend to watch if they expressed interest in the show. (And you, tiny friends in my phone, may also take this as a hearty recommendation from me.) Sure, you'd see some spoilers, but in my opinion worth the trade-off.

[harzeke]

You have given Yul as a character more justice and depth than Disventure Camp would ever dream of doing.

BAHAHAH THANK YOU... i'm surprised my little silly comic made you think so considering i'm just playing in the space the motel episode made for me. i do have other thoughts though. about what could be done with yul.

lots of thoughts, actually.