#iced shell

[sun-stricken]

TW!! Suicide//Suicidal behavior

This is a post completely about Iced Shell and its suicidal implications

I think about the intricacies of iced shell constantly. Its a self sacrificial spell, its inherently a suicide spell.

vvv

The people whom know about iced shell clearly know this, but i wonder if they truly understand the implications of it. In the Galuna arc Gray said something along the lines of “ive been prepared die for the last ten years” in reference to casting iced shell on Lyon

We as a fandom have seemed to take this as a nod to Gray being suicidal since before joining Fairy Tail, and im sure other characters who’ve heard/seen this interaction vaguely came to the same conclusion. which makes total sense.

However, i cant help but wonder if Gray considers himself suicidal?

because if he does and iced shell is the way hes is knowingly killing himself then does that mean he thinks Ur also killed herself?

Or does he not consider himself suicidal because that would mean accepting that Ur technically killed herself, that she committed suicide and he is the reason?

Does he not and uses iced shell because he feels it doesn’t really kill the caster so its not really like hes killing himself and does he think iced shell isnt truly a suicide spell because he still believes he killed Ur? and not that she willingly sacrificed herself to save them?

also why do we as a fandom use words like sacrifice while referring to Ur usage of iced shell, but suicide-esque words and phrases with Gray?

ALSO!! I sometimes wonder if the reason Lyon manifested most—if not all— his grief and rage at Gray is because he feels he himself is also at fault.

Because he did try to cast iced shell first, which (dont quote me on this, i didnt fact check and my memory is fuzzy) probably drew the demon towards them and gave Ur the idea to use it herself. I wonder if he thinks about how things couldve been different had he not tried that spell and instead let Ur just grab Gray and him and run.

Realistically, i think Ur wouldve still figured it out and used it by coming up with it on her own, but still.

The complexity of them hurt me

[fullcravings]

Homemade Magic Shell

[fatty-food]

Vanilla soft serve w/ chocolate shell and sprinkles (via Instagram)

[thesilicontribesman]

Shell Beads and Container, 6000 to 4000BCE, Cnoc Coig, Caisteal nan Gillean and Oronsay, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

[mavikiu]

Gray: I swear on my life

Natsu: Bitch, you're suicidal. Swear on something else!

[vigilskeep]

if you took a bad enough hit while dao rock armour was active, could you have scars from blunt force trauma that spiderweb like cracks in stone

[kaicean]

disney sea treats 🍨

[totsandnuggsrebloggs]

I made a Moomin cake :>

I am so proud of it :]

[dr-oshawott-art]

Now that's a system I would have massive nostalgia for

[avanii]

A second Beast of Basalt, taking inspiration from columnar basalt like before, but also the phenomenon of flood basalt. The tail is composed of a'a lava, and makes that clinkery, glassy sound when it gets swung! I painted this with acrylic inks.

[dokutah-exe]

honestly i thought surtr was like some sort of hidden arknights boss or an ex-villain or something but she's just a passive mall goth lounging around and eating all my damn ice cream

[brattylikestoeat]

He could… *call drop*

[foodshowxyz]

Coconut Lavender Tartlets Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Tart Shells:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1-2 tablespoons ice water

For the Coconut Custard:

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon lavender extract (or a few fresh lavender buds, finely crushed)

For the Whipped Coconut Cream:

1 can (14 ounces) coconut cream, chilled overnight

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Toasted coconut flakes

Lavender buds

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Make the Tart Shells:

In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse to mix.

Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough starts to come together.

Press the dough into tartlet molds and prick the bottom with a fork.

Chill for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Coconut Custard:

Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.

Gradually whisk in coconut milk, ensuring no lumps form.

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and lavender extracts. Allow to cool slightly before pouring into the cooled tart shells. Chill until set.

Make the Whipped Coconut Cream:

Scoop out the solidified coconut cream from the chilled can, leaving any liquid behind.

Whip the coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Assemble the Tartlets:

Once the custard is set, spoon or pipe the whipped coconut cream onto each tartlet.

Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, lavender buds, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Serve:

Allow the tartlets to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.

[compacflt]

ice and his obnoxious ass academy ring are my fav part of TG 86'

does your mav have any thoughts ab his husband wearing that damn ring

he’s probably still a little bitter about it but it’s not like ice SHOULDNT be proud of going to the USNA or anything so what is he gonna do, ask him to take it off??

i have this image ive yet to incorporate into any of my writing where ice spends his whole life with the USNA ring on the fourth finger of his right hand & feels a little imbalanced. something’s missing. & then he marries maverick, and he has the wedding ring on the fourth finger of his left hand, and finally he is complete. he has both. he is both a great officer and someone capable of love. neither side is subservient to the other anymore. they coexist in harmony at the end of the day. and of course that’s something maverick would respect.

oh shit brb adding that image to my slider one-shot rn

[glimmerkey]

1998 Smucker’s - Magic Shell Ad

[a-chaotic-dumbass]

fascinated by how the asoiaf fandom refuses to have any nuance in the books that r entirely based on different perspectives