#in this au i will demonstrate...

[starlightwoofwoof]

RODGERRRRRRRRRR WHY DIDN’T YOU RUN AWAAAAAYYYYYYY NOOOOO- 😭😭😭

anyway uh- I think that’s it for this specific comic since this is just kinda Perfect’s backstory, but dw, I’ll probably make more comics in the future for other characters! Maybe I’ll even make a cute little fluffy comic with what happened after Perfect was defeated :]

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[msphagime]

Modern AU but Theon got kicked out of the Starks' house at 18 (because Catelyn just couldn't deal with him anymore and he was probably spreading his bad influence all over the children), got kicked out of the Greyjoy residence (because Balon disowned Euron a month before that so might as well get the other headache away from here), and is now living in a village in the middle of the Northern nowhere with two prostitutes (Kyra and Ros, who took him in because he's the only one that can cook with more than two ingredients (eggs and pan)) in a property given to them by Littlefinger in exchange for tax-free stweardship. And they go out into the city every day on a bus numbered 47 that passes by the village only at 6am and 6pm only on workdays for Theon to try and find work and stop freeloading and maybe go to university one day but the only place that is willing to hire him is the Butchers' round the corner (Theon would've gotten over the bad work conditions and the mould on the walls if it weren't for the fact that the Butcher keeps looking at him with his weird ass pale blue eyes like he wants to snap his spine and eat his pith every time he passes)

[starlight-eclipsed]

With chapter 3 of Porcelain Veneer posted, I can now share Legato's design page! Ignore the part where I technically spoiled this chapter with a tiny Legato.

Below the cut are my design notes, along with some original concepts I drew a year ago when I first thought of this au. How far we've come...

It's fun to see which details I kept and which fell away in favor of other ideas.

​Fun fact! Legato was originally supposed to be confused with Linkle during Hyrule Warriors. The base concept for this au was that Legend was trying to use the Harp of Ages to visit the Chain, but he kept missing. This involved him saving baby Malon, having tea with a sorceress named Cialana, hanging out with baby Wild, crashing through Midna's window, and being a thorn in the side of Ghirahim. All with the punchline that everyone had shown up at his house the second he left.

Obviously, things didn't go the way I was expecting, but I think I'm happy with what I ended up doing :3

[inkyrainstorms]

Canon implies that Ford's an alcoholic as early as his research days in Gravity Falls, what with all the bottles and glasses in his room meant to contain and pour alcohol. And he's got that flask post return that's implied to contain hard alcohol. But we don't know how severe his substance abuse is.

For Martian Stan AU? Ford, who's isolating himself while trial-and-erroring into taking better care of himself while rebuilding the portal to save Stanley, because otherwise Stanley will be lost longer. Ford who's still reeling from Bill's torture. This could get bad during that year or after the reunion, if it isn't already a disorder.

I do in fact personally subscribe to the ‘alcohol problems if not outright alcoholic for a period of his life’ Stanford Pines headcanon, for the reasons you shared, and! Also because Stan also has a history of substance abuse so it wouldn’t be a stretch to believe that it was something the two of them saw in their parents (namely their mother, I’d think. I could see her having too much to drink at times) (all three of them, Fiddleford, Stan, and Ford all struggling with substance abuse in different ways could be a fun dynamic to explore and parallels to make narratively)

I’m honestly not sure how I would fit this into this specific au, though, except it could definitely be used as a parallel for Fiddlefords own recovery. Hmmmmmmm. Aw man, now the gears are whirring. I’ll have to keep thinking on that

[ckret2]

You know all I want to see his a show down between Evil Ford and Canon Ford after seeing the last post with annon. I just imagine it to be funny for some reason, like who would even win? I know evil Ford can't kill cannon Ford because it would wipe him out to? Well, at least that's how I think it would work-

lol who says Evil Ford can't kill Canon Ford? He's not some kind of magical doppelgänger tied to his existence.

We as the audience see the character concept of Evil Ford as a modified copy of the character concept of the original Canon Ford. But from their perspectives, they're not "characters," Canon Ford isn't "the original," and Evil Ford isn't a "copy." They're simply two guys from independently existent parallel universes who are both named Stanford Pines, one of whom said "I've got to stop Bill from taking over Earth" and one of whom said "helping Bill take over Earth sounds fun."

For the most part, I figure they'd be evenly matched; although Evil Ford has at least one physical advantage over Canon Ford.

Which I shall demonstrate with the help of a t-shirt.

"Hey," said nobody, "since Evil Ford was always on Bill's side, does that mean Bill didn't turn him into gold during Weirdmageddon—?" No, no, Bill still did that. Just in a different way.

On the other hand, Evil Ford lacks two advantages that Canon Ford has: he never built a quantum destabilizer (although Canon Ford's is out of fuel, so it's not terribly useful); and he doesn't have a pack of Pines ready to back him up in a fight.

If they actually fought, I think Canon Ford would probably win; not due to any particular skills or weaponry, but due to the fact that they're Disney characters and evil is always doomed to lose.

[relaxtimestwo]

Kafka 🕸 Witch Hat Atelier AU

It is finally complete! BrimHat!Kafka's character sheet!

If you would like more context, check out the "hsr x wha au" tag!

More on Kafka's AU lore under the cut ⁀➷

Using forbidden magic, Kafka has altered various part of her body. Most notably are her ink claw and her augmented vocal cords. The ink claws are hollow inside and hold ink, allowing her to cast spells on the fly easily. The augmented vocal cords are a key component for her Spirit Whisper spell. Her voice is capable of speaking in a frequency that can only be heard by the spell's victim.

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Kafka belongs to a group of Brim Hats called the Stelleron Hunters, who, true to their name, collect Stellerons.

Not much is known about stellerons, except that they are harbingers of disaster. Is they remnants from before the Day of the Pact? Perhaps ancient contraptions? Or maybe signs of divine wrath? Rumour has it that knowledge of it's true nature is only know by the Three Wise ...and the Stelleron Hunters.

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While travelling on its usual route, the Express suddenly screeches to a halt. It's stuck. As the the crew members (Pom-Pom, Himeko, Welt, Dan Heng and March 7th) rush to the front to check what's wrong, the power goes out. Neon pink webs shoot up from the floor. Then, illuminated by the glowing webs, a woman with striking purple-pink eyes appears.

"Kafka." Himeko stands protectively in front of her fellow crew members, weapon at the ready.

"Relax, Astral Express." Kafka's smile curls up further but doesn't reach her eyes.

"I've brought gifts~"

[sarasade]

It's been pretty interesting to follow the

"Why Didn't Viren Get Redeemed vs Viren Got What Was Coming To Him"

discussion after The Dragon Prince's 6th season got released.

Hot Take

I think Viren got redeemed.

Because to me Viren humbling himself and acknowledging the hurt he has caused was redeeming. His conversation with Soren was the main event. His rather heroic death was only the cherry on top of the character development cake that has been baking since s4.

I think Viren dying wasn't as significant as what he did before that and how he tried to provide Soren with some kind of comfort and closure, you know, as a parent should, before going. Viren's redemption wasn't just him dying for Katolis but acknowledging his wrongdoings and trying to salvage what he could.

That was pretty redeeming for me at least. Viren did the right thing even when he knew there wouldn't be any reward for it. Even if he couldn't stop Aaravos from destroying Katolis or manipulating Claudia even after his death. Like, man, I kinda feel for the guy.

I think it has always pretty easy to feel sympathy for Viren. Viren wants to matter and wants to be important. However, his grandiosity, as psychologists would call it, keeps him from creating genuine connections with others. His friends, wife and children are only there to prop up his ego or get rejected if they fail to live up to his expectations. It's also pretty damn tragic that Viren opens up about his deep insecurities to Aaravos of all people. Someone who was the most likely person in the world to exploit these insecurities for his own gain.

Viren had to taste his own medicide but I don't think TDP says that's an objectively good thing per se or that we should enjoy this sort of revenge fantasy uncritically. Viren is still portrayed rather sympathetically and of course there is the part about his actions affecting others and the world in unpredictable ways. It's still a tragedy because Viren's actions and personal problems have caused so much collateral damage. The Why behind Aaravos exploiting Viren and Claudia is part of that tragedy, too. There are no winners here. In a way Viren is a victim of his own narcissistic tendencies, too.

This isn't just about the final episodes of Viren's arc. To me it's essential to ask What was Viren's biggest sin he should be redeemed or punished for? Depending on your answer you may have a relatively different reading of s6 story development compared to mine.

To me it's not a specific action he took but his whole worldview. Viren is a fictional character (duh!) so his story isn't exactly literal but metaphorical, a representation of certain values and morals real people and society holds. In s3 TDP draws a pretty straightforward, though brief, comparison between Viren and reactionary right-wing ideologues. It's not exactly subtle.

It's just one way TDP goes to show how toxic and abusive Viren's core values are. that gets reflected both in Viren's personal life aka how he treated Lissa, Soren and even Harrow and Claudia (last two more indirectly). Since he also had a ton of political power as a high mage and briefly as a king we see what he did with that power. It's a pretty clear take on people who dehumanise others, fetishise power and see all living things as something to exploit. TDP explores that both philosophically and psychologically through Viren. Dark magic encapsulates this philosophy well since using magical creatures like tools or objects is essential for it to work.

Also also- I don't really get why people see redemption or atonement as something black and white. It's not bad or anything but Redeeming Yourself For Your Sins is a very Christian concept and Christianity isn't the only way to understand villain story arcs. Like I wish there could be more discussion about WHY redemption is the main analytical framework we impose on villains when villainous characters have a ton of variety anyway.

I don't really have anything to complain about Viren's death itself and I'm not surprised that he ended up dying (for real this time). Aaravos seemed like someone who'd turn against Viren the moment he stopped being useful to him so Viren's life has been hanging by a thread since s4. Viren was the best part of TDP and every scene he's been in had been a delight, well expect the s5 dream sequence because it was too long-winded and obvious, anyway, I'm sorry to see him go and I look forward writing AU fix-it fics where he and Aaravos are married and run a hot brown morning potion shop with all their four totally not dead children. RIP Viren. You lived like a messy bitch and died like a messy bitch. Iconic.

[mel-loly]

-From river to the sea, Palestine will be free!🇵🇸

Draw your fav character with a watermelon to show that we all are with them! :D🍉✨

[renegadephilosopher]

if you go to the Aristotle page on the SEP this is for some reason given as a proof for homonymy 🥺why are they the example. this is cute nevertheless. theyre going on a picnic. theyre opening a... joint account at a bank??? okay sure ❤️whatever you say ❤️

[cat-shouty-13]

Happy Benbaro Tuesday ! Today it is slightly rushed magical girls !

[korolation]

lightvale twins before manifesting traits

[ghonorrhead]

FAT JONI MY BELOVED I WILL NEVER TIRE OR YOUR EXCELLENCE and neither will gyro 🤓

[wheredidalltheusersgo]

Some alliances last a lifetime.

[thejakeformerlyknownasprince]

What about an Animorphs AU that takes place in a really fucked up part of history?

Like say, an AU where they're all living in the Deep South during the Civil War-- I could imagine them struggling to hold together the belief that slavery under the Yeerks is a terrible thing that should definitely be stopped, yet somehow their society's brand of slavery is A-OK (especially if one or more of them are in a family that owns slaves), the attempts at justification ("But we're good slave owners, we treat our slaves with kindness, obviously it's OK, obviously it's not the same thing!") and the slow realization that it's really NOT ok, especially when Cassie, who would almost certainly be a slave herself, proves just how valuable she is to the team and as a human being in general (not that she should have to do that, but you know...)

Or, alternatively, an AU that takes place in Nazi Germany, where in addition to having to worry about fighting off an alien invasion Jake and Rachel also have the additional worry of the very real possibility of getting captured by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps. I can only imagine how much harder it would be for Jake to lead the Animorphs while also having to deal with that, but like also how Tom's Yeerk would manage to make it to the Yeerk Pool every three days, let alone do whatever Yeerk stuff he gets up to, while having to deal with that-- maybe Tom wouldn't even be infested in this AU because having a host who has to hide in people's attics constantly lest they get captured and gassed to death, or some other horrid fate, would be far too much trouble to be worth it. Also, perhaps Jake would be much more reluctant to condemn 17,000 Yeerks to death during an era where his own people are experiencing genocide.

But yeah. I feel like there are so many good opportunities for this kind of thing.

I remember there was a fic on FanFiction.Net that involved the Animorphs getting transported back to Nazi Germany and trying to figure out how to survive. I know it was a major plot point that they could pass Tobias and Rachel off as being Caucasian/German/Arayan/whatever, but that they had to figure out how to hide everyone else in morph. Also I'm pretty sure Cassie hijacked a train at one point and (with Ax's help) drove it to a non-occupied country. Anyway, I can't find it now. Does anyone else remember what it was called or where to find it?

Also, I don't know if this AU counts, but it is set during the 1960s.

Also also: anyone else have ideas for an Animorphs AU set during a major historical war or ongoing atrocity?

[swiiivet-screamathon]

With a deep, unsteady breath, Pv tries his very best to calm his nerves.

"Are you okay Pure Vanilla? If you're scared we can do it another day, right?"

"I'm alright, and we could indeed, but the fewer cookies scared of the unknown the better, so I'm confident it's the right move to make."

"Would you really describe him as known...?"

"As much as you can know any cookie. However what's important is that he isn't some monster under the bed. If we want any chance of having him around in the kingdom then that fear must be dissolved as soon as possible, regardless of our success or failure."

"It's certainly a lot easier to be confident when you're not afraid."

"Exactly. I will handle myself fine in front of everyone, but I can't help but share my worries though. I don't want to put any party into a difficult position, and although I may be forgiven for any hiccups in my own language, I cannot say the same for everyone else if I give them the wrong impression."

"If there's anyone us cookies would give a second chance to it'd be you, I'm sure of that."

"I appreciate the assurance, but I'm not the one I'm worried about."

...

"Friends of the Cookie Kingdom! I've got something I wish to share, if anyone's got a moment to spare."

As Pv stands by the fountain a couple cookies immediately gets their attention drawn, forming a small crowd in a matter of seconds to listen to the announcement, with more trickling in over time as they see the commotion.

"I along with my dear friends, Gingerbrave, Strawberry Cookie and Wizard Cookie all had an expedition into Beast-Yeast, as some of you may know. And whilst there we've learnt many things. Most importantly to me is that we've found White Lily Cookie, but I am here to alert of a specific request. A group of cookies called the Beasts got released from their eons long prison, all of them all mighty in their own right as the original owners of our Souljams. But I've stayed in contact with my other friends to the best of my ability, and it seems we should be able to have it under control, there should be no need to panic. I mention this as I've got a project I wish to embark upon: Our three here has agreed to help me attempt to rehabilitate these Beasts to their former selves, those who held our Souljams with high regard, who were kind and thoughtful rulers of their time. So I will be making preparations to eventually, one day, having them be around in the kingdom. When or if that day comes all I ask of you all is to not treat them maliciously on sight. I understand that such a plan or even the request itself can absolutely seem daunting, so I will do my best to ensure that everyone is informed and prepared when the time comes so it may be bearable for everyone."

The crowd immediately erupts into ever-present murmuring, many growing concerned looks on their faces, whilst other filled with hesitancy. Until a certain visiting pink cookie steps up.

"Not to doubt you, but if they're powerful, you're going to handle them, you're worried about us reacting maliciously and call it 'rehabilitation'; are you sure that this plan of yours is a good idea? Is it not better to dispose of them whilst you've got the upper hand?"

"That is a fair perspective, which is why I do not ask any of you to have their actions and reputations cleansed based only on my account. However my perspective is judged upon what I've experienced, and from those events I've got the confidence to at least try. If it assures anyone I won't hesitate to take appropriate action if anything doesn't go according to plan and will help anyone with any resources they could need to feel safe."

The vibe of the crowd doesn't shift a large amount, but the little it did seems to have resulted in a lot more of a neutral crowd, simply hoping for the best in such uncertain times.

[cb-writes-stuff]

I had a dumb idea for an ISAT AU and I have no idea what it really is or what it’s about but the name came to be like a blessing from on high and I must share this. Hear me out.

*ahem*

In Hats and Time.

Basically, it is—somehow—A Hat in Time combined with In Stars and Time. Alternatively, if you want to keep half of each title, it would be:

Some Hats and Time.

I know what this means even less than I know what that means.

I have literally no idea how the two would go together. They are extremely different, both in terms of tone and plot. And I haven’t even beaten ISAT, so I don’t know the Deep Lore™︎. I can certainly come up with ideas (I already have one percolating), but I think I should wait on that.