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[marketerkoushik]

Digital Marketing Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Entering the dynamic field of digital marketing can be both exciting and challenging, especially for freshers looking to make their mark in the industry. To help aspiring digital marketing Freshers prepare for interviews, we've compiled a list of common Digital Marketing Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers and provided detailed answers to assist in their preparation.

[digitalinterview]

Digital Marketing Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

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We've even included sample answers to common questions to help you prepare. With our expert guidance, you'll be able to showcase your skills and knowledge to potential employers. Our in-depth article also covers the importance of meta descriptions in digital marketing and offers tips to write effective ones. Get ready to impress your interviewer and land your dream job in digital marketing.

[csuitebitches]

Book Review- The Wealth Elite: A Groundbreaking Study of the Psychology of the Super Rich, by Rainer Zitelmann Notes

I came across this book because I was looking for psychology books. I found the first of the book rather boring and too textbook-y. The second part is much better.

The author interviewed like 45 millionaire - billionaires. These were his findings.

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48% stated that real estate was an ‘important’ source of their wealth, and one in ten described real estate as the ‘most important’ aspect of their personal wealth-building. And a total of 20% described stock market gains as an ‘important’ factor in wealth-building, although in this case only 2.4% stated that this was the ‘most important’ factor in building their wealth.

‘Creative intelligence’ is key to financial success. The following is a comparison between the percentage of entrepreneurs (and in brackets the percentage of attorneys) who agreed that the following factors played a decisive role in their financial success: seeing opportunities others do not see: 42 (19); finding a profitable niche: 35 (14).

The role of habitus

* Intimate knowledge of required codes of dress and etiquette

* Broad-based general education

* An entrepreneurial attitude, including an optimistic outlook on life

* Supreme self-assurance in appearance and manner.

He identifies a key quality that is essential for any prospective appointee to the executive board or senior management of a major company: habitual similarities to those who already occupy such positions.

Skillset of Entrepreneurs

* The ‘conqueror’. The entrepreneur has to have the ability to make plans and a strong will to carry them out.

* The ‘organizer’. The entrepreneur has to have the ability to bring large numbers of people together into a happy, successful creative force.

* The ‘trader’. What Sombart describes as a ‘trader’, we would more likely call a talented salesperson today. The entrepreneur has to “confer with another, and, by making the best of your own case and demonstrating the weakness of his, get him to adopt what you propose. Negotiation is but an intellectual sparring match.”

Entrepreneurial success personality traits

* Commitment

* Creativity

* A high degree of extroversion

* Low levels of agreeableness

Entrepreneurial success personality traits

* Orientation towards action after suffering disappointments (the entrepreneur remains able to act, even after failure)

* Internal locus of control (the conviction “I hold my destiny in my own two hands”)

* Optimism (the expectation that the future holds positive things in store)

* Self-efficacy (the expectation that tasks can be performed successfully, even in difficult circumstances).

constant power struggles with their teachers in order to ascertain who would emerge the stronger from such confrontations.

Secret of selling

* Empathy

* Didactics

* Expert knowledge

* Networking.

Conscientiousness is the dominant personality trait. Extroversion is also very common among the interviewees. Openness to Experience is very common

A high tolerance to frustration is one of the most characteristic personality traits of this group.

exceptionally high levels of mental stability.

primarily characterize entrepreneurs as being prepared to swim against the current and make their decisions irrespective of majority opinion.

“No, I never did that (lost my temper). I never get loud. But I can be resolute and say: “That is unacceptable.” And then you either have to go your separate ways or make a decision that the other party might not like. It’s the same in negotiations. I was always described by other people as a bit of a toughie.”

Having the courage to stand against majority opinion is probably a prerequisite for making successful investments, as this is what makes it possible to buy cheap and sell high.

Many of the interviewees spoke about their ability to switch off and direct their focus, even in the event of major problems. The interviewees consistently referred to their ability to focus on solutions, rather than torturing themselves with problems.

At least in the initial phases of wealth creation, most of the interviewees rated their own risk profiles as very high. This changes during the stabilization phase, when risk profiles decrease. In this phase, the hypothesis of moderate risk does apply.

Conscientiousness was the interviewees’ most dominant personality trait. It is important to remember that the Big Five theory’s definition of conscientiousness does not just include qualities such as duty, precision, and thoroughness, but also emphasizes diligence, discipline, ambition, and stamina.

[damianwaynerocks]

ya know how it’s canon that damian was taking acting lessons with carrie? and that he was really good at it?

what if that’s his civilian job when he’s older?

like we know some of the bats have civilian jobs. bruce, obviously, runs WE. tim is CEO. dick is a cop.

what if damian’s civilian job is an actor?

i know it wouldn’t make total sense bc he’d probably have to leave set randomly in the middle of a scene because he’d have to go on a mission but hear me out.

we know he loved acting because he gets to be someone else. carrie says this:

and then damian says the same thing in super sons

yeah he could’ve been saying that to fuck with jon but because carrie said the same thing, i think he was being honest.

and besides, look at how he played that old man. that is a jolly old fella and i personally read it in sweet old man voice.

and the disguises he always chooses when going undercover are outfits like these

and yes you could say that it’s just a gag bit the writer put in to be funny or you could say that that’s how damian feels like “normal” people dress and he’s trying to fit in but to me!! i feel like it’s him trying to be the opposite of how he is. you know, being somebody else.

plus he’s so good with voices. he could easily put on any accent necessary.

and so i think he would be an actor. yeah, he wouldn’t be able to be in gotham all the time filming movies and stuff, but personally i love the idea of damian being like dick and moving out of gotham to become his own hero/person.

he’d get the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be someone else, someone who wasn’t taught to kill someone before they could walk, someone who wasn’t forced to grow up way too fast, someone who doesn’t have to risk their life every single night, somebody who doesn’t have to hold possibly the world’s biggest secret. he could embrace being a completely different person, even if it’s only for a few hours at a time.

and imagine how funny it would be for the batfamily to turn on their tv and watch their mean, stern little brother have a wide smile with an australian accent in a romantic comedy.

jason storming out of the manor after damian insulted him 30 times and then he turns on his tv to get his mind off it and there damian is on a beach searching for treasure side-by-side with tom holland

damian in a wired google search interview and the first result is “is damian wayne robin?” and damian just sighs.

damian on a press tour in an interview and he’s just shooting the shit with jennifer anniston.

tim watching the tiktok edits of damian and just silently fuming at the comments that are like “he’s so babygirl”

damian getting an offer for a star wars movie and yeah, he might hate star wars because the lightsaber duels follow no sword fighting etiquette but he takes the role anyways so that tim can’t watch his beloved star wars without seeing damian wielding a light saber with ewan mccgregor

would dc do it? no definitely not and logistically it wouldn’t work because crimefighter hours probs do not mesh with 14 hour days on set. however!! imagine damian in a buzzfeed puppies interview.

[reaper2187]

Lady dimitrescu x maid reader

You had always been fascinated by the luxurious lifestyle of the upper class. Growing up in a small, modest town, you had always dreamt of one day living in a grand mansion, surrounded by opulence and extravagance. So when you saw an ad for a job at the Dimitrescu castle, you couldn't resist applying. Little did you know, this decision would change your life forever.

As you walked up to the massive gates of the castle, your heart was pounding with excitement and nerves. You were dressed in a traditional butler suit, a stark contrast to your usual attire of jeans and t-shirts. But you wanted to make a good impression, especially since this was your dream job.

The gates creaked open, and you walked towards the imposing facade of the castle. As you made your way through the grand entryway, you couldn't help but admire the intricate details of the walls and the high ceilings. It felt like you had stepped into a different world.

You were greeted by a tall, intimidating woman dressed in a black dress, her dark hair cascading down her shoulders. She introduced herself as Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, the owner of the castle. You couldn't stop staring at her, mesmerized by her beauty and confidence.

'My lady, I am here for the job interview,' you said, trying to keep your voice steady.

She looked you up and down, a hint of amusement in her eyes. 'You brought a butler suit, even though you are a woman. Interesting. Follow me.'

You followed her through the corridors, trying your best to keep up with her long strides. She finally led you to a lavish room, adorned with expensive furniture and chandeliers. She motioned for you to sit on one of the plush chairs, while she took a seat across from you.

She peppered you with questions, testing your skills and knowledge of etiquette. You answered each one effortlessly, thanks to your years of experience working in various hotels. Lady Dimitrescu seemed pleased with your answers and offered you the job on the spot.

'I must warn you, the work here may not be what you are used to. But I assure you, it will be a one-of-a-kind experience,' she said with a smirk.

You accepted the job without hesitation, eager to start your new life at the Dimitrescu castle. Little did you know, the work here would be far from ordinary.

Your first day on the job was a whirlwind. Lady Dimitrescu gave you a tour of the castle, which seemed more like a maze with its never-ending corridors and hidden rooms. She introduced you to the other staff, who all seemed to be in awe of her.

You also met her daughters, Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela. They were all as elegant as their mother, but there was something off about them. They seemed to be watching you with curiosity and a hint of malice. But you pushed those thoughts aside, thinking it was just your imagination.

Days turned into weeks, and soon you settled into your routine at the castle. Your duties included serving meals, maintaining the cleanliness of the castle, and assisting Lady Dimitrescu with her tasks. You also learned that the castle was open to guests, but they were a rare occurrence.

Despite the occasional coldness from Lady Dimitrescu, you found yourself enjoying your work. The grandeur of the castle never failed to amaze you, and you felt like a part of something truly extraordinary.

One night, as you were preparing for bed, you heard a commotion coming from the direction of Lady Dimitrescu's chambers. You hesitated for a moment, not wanting to intrude, but curiosity got the best of you. You quietly made your way towards the source of the noise.

As you reached her door, you heard a man's voice, pleading for his life. Your heart raced as you debated whether to intervene or not. But before you could make a decision, you heard a loud thud, followed by eerie silence.

You couldn't shake off the feeling that something terrible had happened, but you pushed it aside, convincing yourself that it was none of your business. As the days passed, the incident was forgotten, and you continued with your work, trying not to think about it.

But then one day, Lady Dimitrescu called you to her chambers. You felt a sense of unease as you made your way up the stairs. When you entered her room, you saw her sitting in front of a large mirror, examining her reflection. You noticed that her face was contorted in an expression of pain.

'My dear, it seems I have a cut on my cheek. Will you please assist me in fixing it?' she asked in a strained voice.

You approached her, taking a closer look at her face. That's when you saw it - a deep gash on her cheek. You took out a first-aid kit from your pocket and started to clean the wound.

As you were tending to her, you couldn't help but notice that her skin was ice-cold. You also saw a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror, and you were taken aback by the sight. Her eyes were glowing red, and her fangs were extended. You quickly averted your gaze, trying not to show any fear.

After you finished bandaging her wound, she turned to you with a small smile. 'You have a gentle touch, my dear. Thank you,' she said.

You couldn't help but feel a sense of fear and fascination towards her. But you knew that you were just an employee, and your job was to serve her. So you pushed those thoughts aside, trying to focus on your duties.

As time passed, you couldn't deny the growing attraction between you and Lady Dimitrescu. You found yourself thinking about her constantly, and you noticed that she always seemed to be watching you. But you didn't dare act on your feelings, knowing it could cost you your job.

One night, as you were cleaning Lady Dimitrescu's room, you found a diary hidden in her desk. You hesitated for a moment, but curiosity got the better of you, and you started to read it. That's when you learned the truth about the Dimitrescu family - they were not human, but vampires. And Lady Dimitrescu was the ruler of their coven.

You couldn't believe what you were reading, but it all made sense now. Her daughters were not just strange, but they were also vampires like their mother. And you couldn't help but wonder about Lady Dimitrescu's intentions towards you.

But before you could finish reading, you heard her voice behind you. 'My dear, what are you doing with my diary?'

You turned around, feeling guilty and scared at the same time. But instead of anger, you saw a hint of amusement in her eyes. 'My lady, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude. I was just curious,' you said, trying to calm down.

She walked towards you, her demeanor changing from playful to intense. 'Curiosity killed the cat, my dear. But in your case, it might just ignite a flame. I have been watching you, and I must say, you have intrigued me,' she said, her eyes locked with yours.

And with that, your life at the Dimitrescu castle took an unexpected turn. You found yourself being drawn into a dangerous and thrilling romance with Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, the mistress of the castle. And with each passing day, you couldn't help but embrace the excitement and danger that came with it.

[whiteboi-inferiority]

Some of you been trying to get in touch lately. That's cool.

If you're just swinging by to say hi and thanks, then what follows doesn't apply to you.

You want me to talk to you though? Some hints and tips (and very common mistakes) that will increase your chances of an actual conversation or two and from there, who knows.

The best way is to have a blog with some original content. Pics of you, stories, captions, whatever. I'm looking for commitment and authenticity, some skin in the game, some evidence of actual fucking effort. In your message don't just fawn. I don't need that. Be brief, be articulate, be confident in what you like and what you bring to the table and be clear on why you want a place with me, specifically, over any generic black guy or Dom. Job interview etiquette applies and know I get 4 or 5 'candidates' a day. Respect the fact I am a busy guy with a life away from here, several real life submissives, and several more long distance things going on. My girls, gurls and bois are all different, all exquisite, and they all interest me in different ways. It's on you to show me what i'm missing and why I'm going to make time for you. Be a muse, be amusing. Wow me.

So!

If you have an empty blog, don't bother. I'm not interested in lurkers.

If your blog is just reposts of the usual stuff I've seen 100 times before, don't bother.

If you're just going to start contact with 'hey...', don't bother. I'm not interested.

If you're just looking for someone, anyone, to Dom you for the 2 minutes it takes for you to jerk off, don't bother. I'm not a jack off service.

If your blog is full of explicit hard core porn, don't bother - your account will be deactivated soon and you'll probably be disappeared before we start chatting away from here anyway. You don't represent a good ROI of my time. Of the 4 or 5 of you that make contact today, 2 of you will be gone tomorrow, and at least 1 more within the month.

Unless your wife/gf/mom/daughter is hot, living near me and interested in hooking up, I don't care that you wish you could see them suck a cock like a Blacked girl right in front of you. If I can't see it, smell it, hear it, taste it or feel it - if its not actually going to happen on my cock - I don't care.

Outright headcanon fantasists and part-timers who 'don't need to dress up because they can imagine it so well...', hard pass. If I tell you to feminise yourself, take a pic in a certain pose, jerk off a certain way or make a post about something it isn't a question of whether you feel you need to to sustain your little fantasy. It's a question of whether you're going to pay the price of submission to talk to me. If you can't or won't follow simple instruction, then I have no interest in you.

Those of you who confuse sissy with trans, hard pass. Trans women are women. You are not a woman just because you fantasise about being sexually submissive and effeminate around a black man. You're a sissy, a toy, a whiteboi fuckdoll. That's all. If you can't or don't accept that, don't bother.

FLR, ABDL, Gooners: kittens I adore seeing you relinquish your masculinity and pride to roll around in your own shame and filth. But to be clear: these kinks are your weaknesses, not my interests. I cater to you because my mission is to enable every single last one of you whiteboi fucks to become codependent emasculated bottom-feeders of one kind or another, willingly, done by yourselves to yourselves, stripped of the convenient deniability of coercion. I'm fixing to cook and push good quality junk so you can fuck yourselves up, not share the needle. Definitely not looking to change your fucking diapers.

If you clearly haven't read this pinned note, don't bother.

Stay sticky, losers

D

[feministsforkatemiddleton]

ALL THIS. Please email this to Zeynep Tufecki.

For a long time, Middleton was a nearly silent presence. In the years that she dated Prince William, she rarely spoke in public; many people didn’t know what her voice sounded like until the couple gave an engagement interview in 2010. But she had long been photographed by the paparazzi, and their attention moved in stages. As girlfriend to the future king, the tabloids hoped to catch her in a misstep or tacky moment. When she was photographed in 2008 wearing an emerald-green halter top and Day-Glo shorts at a disco-themed party, the U.K. tabloid the Daily Mail wrote, “The less than demure yellow hotpants she was wearing did little to conceal her dignity.”

After she became engaged to Prince William, photos of Middleton wearing bikinis on beach trips still appeared on magazine covers and gossip websites. Commentary circulated on blogs and in glossy magazines about how her physique fit (or didn’t fit) a certain paradigm for the female form; eventually Middleton was photographed sunbathing without a bikini top. But the conversation also shifted, ironically, to whether she was appropriately covered up. Alleged experts would pick apart whether her hemlines were long enough and if “royal etiquette” dictated that she could show her shoulders in a strapless gown. When a stiff wind blew up her skirt, Middleton was scolded by tabloids for not properly fitting her dresses’ hems with weights. In the months preceding her 2011 royal wedding, a tabloid debate raged about whether she was too thin, which the newspapers disguised as faux concern for her health. (It didn’t help that Middleton entered her marriage at around the same time that social media and smartphones spread across the globe, allowing Instagrammers to speculate publicly as much as columnists did.)

[sophietv]

Kaylor Timeline BEFORE VSFS 2013

It's a thread I did on my Twitter that I'll transfer here.

Once again, I used amazing Tumblr posts to do it. So I'll credit them as we go (If I need to do something else tell me, I'm new to the Tumblr etiquette).

So the official story is that Taylor and Karlie crossed path a couple of times without interacting and met for the first time at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show in 2013 🤔

Well they met A LOT of times and interacted before actually 😅

Let's see the Timeline before that VSFS in 2013!

***I'll edit this post as I find new interactions (because I feel like I'll find a lot of them) I'll add this 🆕 beside new additions and dates when it was added at the end of the post.

First meeting!

So what motivated my thread in the first place is this Interview Taylor did in 2014 with Andrew Bevan of Teen Vogue.

Here's the YouTube Link (X)

But here's the most important part of that interview:

He is saying that he introduced Karlie and Emma Stone to Taylor!!

Ok we know that Taylor met Emma at the 2008 Young Hollywood Award.

I don't think though that he is talking about that event. Because he says that he congratulated her for her cover.

Taylor did two covers with Teen Vogue, one in 2009 and one in 2011.

Following the Timeline and everything it's most likely the March 2009 one:

EDIT:

Thanks to this Anon! (X)

A magazine cover is planned 2-8 months in advance, up to a year for major celebrities.

The Young Hollywood Award was on late April 2008 and the cover was for March 2009 so it make sense.

So it's most likely that Taylor met karlie for the first time at the same event she met Emma for the first time.

🆕 Really cute fact.

On the Cover of that magazine, Taylor wears a dress from the Calvin Klein Spring 2009 show. (X)

Guess who walked that runway??

Karlie! (X)

I exceeded the limit of picture so click on the (X) to see the posts.

Tommy Hilfiger spring 2010 collection:

Septembre 16th 2009 Taylor attends the Tommy Hilfiger Spring Show during New York Fashion Week. (X)

Karlie was there too! (X)

In this post, you can see videos of Taylor watching Karlie on the runway: (X)

Here's the YouTube video : (X)

🆕Met Gala 2010:

They were both at the Met Gala in 2010

🆕In Milan together

Although they were not at the same Fashion Show (that we know) Taylor and Karlie were in Milan at the same time during the Fashion Week.

Another interesting facts. This could explain the "1958" reference of Timeless:

Thanks to Izg on Twitter for giving me this!!

Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary Party:

Septembre 30th 2010

Taylor and Karlie attends the Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary party in Paris.

Met Gala 2011:

May 2nd 2011

Karlie and Taylor both attend the Met Gala:

This is also the first time that we have confirmation of an interaction between them:

Thanks to that amazing post! (X)

Karlie said in Teen Vogue that they joked about having a baking date.

Rodarte Spring 2012 fashion show:

Septembre 13th 2011

Taylor attend Rodarte Spring 2012 fashion show where Karlie walks.

Here's a link to the video (X)

Vogue Febuary 2012:

January 17th 2012

Taylor mentions Karlie in her Vogue interview: "I love Karlie Kloss! I Want to bake cookies with her!"

And this quote, made history.

Karlie answers the same day:

Vogue Fashion's Night Out:

August 2012

Thanks to this post (X)

Taylor and Karlie star in the same commercial about Vogue Fashion Night Out:

Thanks to @hairpinraindrop for the video

Karlie and Taylor were present at the event too on Septembre 6th 2012

Paris 2012:

Septembre 30th 2012

Karlie walks the runway for Jean-Paul Gauthier in Paris:

Taylor is in Paris at the same time to film the Begin Again MV:

Funny Koincidence(?), I went back and watch that MV again, and look at the opening scene!

The Love Lock Bridge!!!

Elie Saab Spring Summer 2013 show:

Octobre 3rd 2012

Taylor is still in Paris and attends The Paris Fashion Week (X) at a fashion show where I'm pretty sure Karlie walked (I'm still searching for photos/videos).

But we know that Karlie was at the Paris Fashion Week too! (Thanks Astra!)

Here's a video:

🆕Met Gala 2013

They were also both at the Met Gala in 2013. Wich was in May.

So there you have it! All of Kaylor interaction BEFORE the 2013 VSFS!

This explains the timing of it all.

Because they allegedly met at the 2013 Victoria Secret Fashion Show in Novembre.

But as we know, Taylor moved to New York because Karlie asked her:

Timestamp 1:23

And people believe that she moved there after their Big Sur trip in March 2014.

Actually. Back in January 2014, Taylor was already looking to buy an appartment near Karlie's:

And she actually bought her Tribeca oenthouse in February.

Thanks to Bigsurlor for this!!

So they definitly knew each other before 2013!

Edit August 19 2023: Met Gala 2010, Milan trip together and Met Gala 2013 and the appartment hunting

Edit August 27th 2023: the Calvin Klein Spring 2009 dress section

[eydi-andrius]

Fool Entire III

warnings: none, a flashback, nobles being nobles but none so far

pairings: Aemond Targaryen x Highborn!Reader

summary:

If someone asked you who Prince Aemond was in your life, you probably would have said the love of your life.

Years have passed but still your heart yearns for him. 

But you were no fool.

It was a lesson learned for you not to give your heart to a man who knows nothing but duty. Highly inspired by the song Bitter Water by Oh Hellos.

a/n: well... i don't think i did well on that interview but yeah i did my best. hehe! Anyway, here it is! i'm so excited to share this with you! also, i will not do a tag list anymore as there's no changes with the reads that i have if I have them or not. you may click your notifications on for my page to get new updates

Your comments are really important to me but it is easier for me to see it if you use reblog. It will also help more readers to see my work. Thank you, lovelies! Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV

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There was a well-known story about a young lord who was stripped off his title as heir when he pursued his dream of singing. 

He was ridiculed and was later banished. The last time the people of King's Landing heard from him was when he traveled to Essos. 

Since then, no one knows what happened to him. They believed he died singing. At least he was serenaded by his tunes before he was captured and killed by the Dothraki, the whispers have said. 

"Uncle, why are you braiding my hair so slowly?" The girl at a young age of five grumbled and pouted as she tried her best not to move so her uncle could finish fixing her hair. 

"Then why did you come for me to fix your hair? You can always ask your servant to help you with it." The young man said as he picked up the laces to lock her hair. He made sure to tighten it this time to prevent the knot from falling. 

"No way! If I come back with my hair in disarray, they will tell my teacher in etiquette about it. She will hit me again." The girl turned to his uncle with a frown. Cheeks were puffed as she pursed her lips in disapproval. 

The uncle's eyes softened at that and he sat down in front of her so their eyes would meet. 

"Then don't hesitate to come for me again so I can fix your hair, yes?" He smiled and the young one cheered and hugged him tightly. From a hug, he surrounded his arm to her tiny form and picked her up with a groan. 

"Oh darling! You sure are getting heavier!" He grumbled again when he straightened his back and heard a loud pop from the action. 

"She's growing well isn't she?" A woman wearing a gray dress sauntered forward in their direction. She was holding her round huge belly and by the looks of it, she was about to give birth soon. 

"Why are you here? I thought you're not feeling well?" The man asked with a worried look as the girl shouted "mother!" and requested to be put down so she can come running towards her. 

The girl immediately came beside the woman and held her hand. She helped her sit down at a nearby chair. 

"I am fine. I feel suffocated being in the same room for days now. A change of scenery will not hurt the babe." The woman muttered a quiet thank you to the girl with a smile. 

"And also, I missed your voice. Would you sing for me before I could have this child?" The woman smiled at the man. Before he could protest tho, the girl jumped from joy after hearing her mother's request. 

"Would you, uncle?! Please sing the song….Ahhh….that….umhh…Dragon Lullaby!" She said in a high pitched tone as she excitedly requested her new favorite song. 

The man learned that song once while staying on the Red Keep. He doesn't really know what the full meaning of the song was. He just knew that it was sung in Valyrian and it was known as Dragon Lullaby. 

With a smile and a sigh, a sign of him giving up, he opened his mouth and started singing. Soft voice echoed throughout the room. The mother closed her eyes enjoying the song while the girl started humming as she tried to imitate her uncle. 

Drakari pykiros

Tīkummo jemiros

Yn lantyz bartossa

Saelot vāedis

Hen ñuhā elēnī:

Perzyssy vestretis

Se gēlȳn irūdaks

Ānogrose-

However, the song was interrupted as footfalls echoed to the hallway. There stood the father of the girl and husband of the pregnant woman, wearing a smug grin on his face. 

"Wonderful as always brother." He clapped mockingly as he moved forward, standing beside the girl, who looked terrified as she grabbed her mother's hand. The lady cooed her and moved her nearer. 

"Brother, what brings you here?" With a tight lip, the uncle straightened and looked unsure to his younger brother's eyes. 

"Hmmmm….Father was looking for you."

"He does? Do you know why?" 

"You'll see." The younger brother grinned, too happy for the atmosphere he created. 

With an uncertain look, he bid his farewell to the girl and lady. He gulped as he walked past his brother. 

When the younger brother made sure his brother was out of earshot, the man laughed maniacally. Scaring his daughter and wife. 

With a quiver in her voice, the wife boldly asked, "Is there something amusing, dear husband?" 

"Nothing at all. Just prepare yourself to be called the lady of the house soon." He laughed while sharing the good news to her, but terrible news to the wife, who adored the older brother like her true friend. 

"What do you mean?" Eyes-widen, the lady stood up abruptly scaring the young girl beside her more. 

"Throw all of your affections away towards my older brother now. I am sure he will be banished soon." The man gave the lady a sneer before he abruptly left after dropping the announcement that shattered the woman's heart with worry. She tried to calm down her nerves but her breathing became worse.

She was heaving when she sat down and clutched her stomach. A pained groan left the lady's lips as she felt a contraction on her stomach. 

The girl's eyes widened in fear and she immediately went near her mother. She asked her many questions about what she was feeling when she felt her shoes got wet from water that came out of nowhere. She traced down the source of it with her eyes and fear overtook her when she realized where it came from. 

"Run and tell a servant that I am giving birth." Even in pain, her mother managed to tell her what she needed. With a nod, she ran towards the door and out on the hallway looking for help. 

~~~~~

"Uncle……what are you doing here?" She was feeling many emotions at once but the one that resurfaced was confusion as she frowned at the man who looks older now with grayish hair. 

Her family believed he died after he went to Essos. Not that his death was mourned by them, as her family hated him for choosing a foolish dream instead of being a lord. Her mother does though and she remembered she does too, missing his voice and the way he helped her hide that he secretly fixed her hair so the matron will not know she did not behave like a lady that day. 

She thought she'll forget his face when she gets older but she can still recognize him. His father's older brother, his mother's dear friend. He is here. Standing in front of you, alive and well.

The old man opened and closed his mouth, trying to speak but couldn't. His eyes were wide, stance quivering from relief. Until a tear left his eyes and he crumbled in front of you. 

"Oh thank the new gods! I thought of you two as dead. Many have told me to expect it but I did not believe any word they said." As his knees weakened with relief, he fell down on the floor and by instinct, you went to his side and asked for his well-being. 

"I'll go get water." You heard your sister say as she went to the kitchen. You can hear water being poured to a cup but all your attention was on your uncle. 

He was mumbling about almost losing hope he will ever find the both of you. Being a young noble lady, alone to fight the world, the chances of surviving were very slim but he did not give up.

Instead, he searched every corner of Westeros and followed any trail they provided him. He doesn't care about how tiring it was. How expensive. He cannot lose his nieces. The children of her dear friend. 

You helped him to sit back down on the nearby chair and your sister helped him to sip a cup of water to help calm him down. You asked him to breathe, slowly, in and out. And he followed you even with shaky breaths. Once he deems that he is alright, you step back and stand beside your sister. She looked at you, confused and somewhat curious. 

"I apologize for my behavior earlier. Your sister might be confused about who I am. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am your uncle, your father's brother. The known family shame if they refuse to talk about me properly as I know my family well more than anyone." He introduced himself with a bitter chuckle.

"Oh….you are the…." Your sister raised her finger and looked at you as if asking your permission as she was uncertain to mention something rude. 

"Yes, the one who was supposed to be dead after pursuing his useless dreams. Eaten by the Dorthraki, dismembered, you name it." He said ever so casually.

"Don't be surprised that I know. The people won't stop talking about it for a while. I memorized every tale by now." You can't help but give a low chuckle on how he shared his story. The nobles will never change. And you won't be surprised if he is still under scrutiny. 

Your sister also gave a kind laugh, followed by your uncle as you three looked at each other and understood the struggle that the rumors brought into your lives. 

After a while, you three stopped laughing and you stared at your uncle. You gave him a smile before you ran towards him and gave him the biggest, warmest hug. 

"Oh! I am so glad to see you safe and sound. I myself do believe the rumors that you might be dead but I am thankful that the gods let us see each other again. Come here, Rhea. Meet our uncle. Our mother's closest confidant and friend, who has the voice of an angel and a talent in music." You gesture to your sister to come towards your direction and she did not hesitate to hug him as well. He grunts as he was surprised by your sister's weight as she gave him a tight hug. 

"I know you, uncle! And not by the rumors! Mother won't stop talking about you and she made sure that we will get only the best stories about you." She gave a wolfish grin and proudly shared the stories she heard and believed. 

Your uncle then gave a bashful smile as he made himself humble with the praises your sister keeps throwing his way. Your mother truly loved your uncle, not just a friend but also as a brother. 

However, despite the happy reunion, something keeps bugging inside your mind. As someone who was used to the slum, you must always listen to your gut instinct because it will always save you from harm. It never failed you, not even once. 

That's why after your sister and uncle talked about each other, you can't help but utter the question you wanted to ask. 

"If it was true that you lived a hard life, then I don't understand how you were able to search in every corner of Westeros, if you don't have the gold to help you with finding both of us?" Both of your sister and uncle lost their smiles as you've asked about the obvious. You cannot risk it. When he mentioned about a hard life and still living as much as he can through music, something doesn't seem right. And you have to know about it. Not that you do not trust him but you have been betrayed by the very people who swore to love and cherish you, just to be discarded the next day. You have to know. 

With the question being thrown, the atmosphere changed and your uncle looked more serious.

"I…..Rest assured that it wasn't my intention to hide any of this from the two of you. I thought, maybe, I will share this once I've got to hear your stories and you've got to hear mine but since you have asked and I don't want you to not trust me, I will share how I was able to search every corner of Westeros." His hand tightened holding the wooden cup of water. Uncertain, he tipped it unto his mouth and drank, probably for strength on whatever he had to reveal. 

"It was true that the money I used to search for the two of you came from our family." He continued as he licked his lips.

"That's impossible. The pirates seized all of our own." You denied. 

"I know. But it did come from our riches…..You see when I heard about what happened to our house, I went back to King's Landing and did my best to convince the nobles to help me take it back and find you, my nieces. However, no one batted an eye. All I got was mocking from all of them. Until he came to me." He bit his lips and worry etched on his face. 

"Who?" Curious, you asked.

"He asked me why it must be saved. And I told him the hidden mine, our family heirloom where our riches came from. It will be helpful in bringing stability to the kingdom and also will strengthen our land and sea, aside from the power the sea snake has brought to us. When he asked how I know it will still be intact after my brother's reign, I told him that even my father does not know about that reserved. My grandmother was the one who shared it with me and I hold the map for that hidden treasure. I have to reveal it because I know that's the only one that can save us and our family……I thought at first, he would not believe me, but then the next day came and we looked for it. We found the place and he assisted me in convincing the King to take back our land." He continued the story and you can't help the pang inside your chest. You can feel it gurgling inside you. You are scared of whatever this might be. 

"Who is he, uncle?" You asked again and this time, he looked you in the eye before speaking again.

"You see……the second son had no power nor land on their name. So they have to create their own. I convinced him that if he was able to defeat the pirates and grow our land back, I would give it to him and I would be his aide. And as a promising young man with ambition, he did. He was able to and the land was awarded to him. No one knows tho. As the King and King's hand were scared if he fails but despite winning, he told them to keep it a secret still. But I can't do that to you. I know what you've been through…"

Shaking your head you took a step back with labor breath, not accepting what your uncle was telling you about. 

A promising young man who was able to convince the King and King's hand….. The second son. There is no one that fits that description other than him.

"Don't tell me that you brought him here. To me….?" You asked, frightened about him appearing on your door any time he wants to. Silver hair, body clad with leather armor, eye patch intimidating anyone who crosses his path.

"No! No! No! Don't misunderstand. I never told him about today. I found the two of you by accident and coincidence. I was roaming around the street when I saw a lady wearing a familiar stitched beautiful dress. I asked her who made it because I know that style was from your mother's." He quickly defended himself but you can't help but still worry. 

"I will never force the two of you to come back to court. I know how cruel it was. How much you've suffered. However, I know that being here is much more dangerous than when you were in court. A former noble lady is a good product for a slave. I know because I've seen it first hand in Essos. I am proud of what you have accomplished by yourselves but you also must understand my worry as the streets become riddled with new dangers everyday. I will respect whatever you decide but in my heart, I hope that the three of us will be together and we can protect each other." 

You can't remove the sincere eyes of your uncle as you finally waved him goodbye when he left your home. All of the things he mentioned were true. 

And despite not seeing him for years, something inside you believes that he is being true to his words.

You would lie if you never worry about the safety of your sister as she slowly grows up as a fine lady. 

A poor woman will never survive the streets alone. Dangers will be lurking twice scarier than a man faces everyday.

You can never live with him especially since your uncle was his aide. But you are no fool not to think about it.

You have grown street smart and there's a part of you that thinks maybe living with your uncle is better than starting from the slums. 

You shook your head to remove the thought when you heard your sister's voice from behind. There will be a right time to think about that. 

Right now, you must focus on what you need to do. Finish the dresses and sell them tomorrow. You also need to buy new supplies. You reminded yourself to talk to Simon and help the two of you to carry your things.

Yet, a question remains inside your head, as to why he helped your uncle. Was it truly because of the honor or something else? You laughed at yourself for even thinking he has other motives that include you. That was from your old self, to whom you did your best to bury, who keeps resurging whenever he was mentioned.

He doesn't care.

Best to focus on you and your sister's future. 

[marketerkoushik]

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Can you explain the difference between SEO and SEM?

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[digiarchana]

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[mk-writes-stuff]

OC Interview

Rules: answer the questions as your OC

Thanks @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag! I’m going to start off with Belladonna, the protagonist of Seven Stations

Are you named after anyone?

“No, royal families try not to reuse names nowadays. It makes the clone numbers harder. But we do have thematic names. My family line is named after poisons.”

When was the last time you cried?

“I don’t think that’s any of your business.” (It was two days ago when her dad told her she wasn’t going to be the heir.)

Do you have kids?

“I’m twenty-two and got engaged three days ago. Of course not.”

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

“No. Sarcasm is impolite.”

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

“Typically their station affiliation and how they’re dressed. Either that or if I recognize them as someone important.”

What’s your eye colour?

“Dark brown, like my mother.”

Scary movies or happy endings?

“I don’t watch much television, but happy endings when I do.”

Any special talents?

“I have light magic.” (This is a lie.)

Where were you born?

“In the hospital here on Seventh Station. Where else?”

Do you have any pets?

“I don’t think so. I’m not entirely sure what those are.”

What sports do you play?

“I don’t do sports. They aren’t suitable for a refined lady.”

How tall are you?

“Im 5’8.”

What was your favourite subject in school?

“People never believe me when I say this, but I loved my etiquette lessons. They were enjoyable!”

What is your dream job?

“Being the head of Seventh Station one day.”

@illarian-rambling @elsie-writes @autism-purgatory want to play? Blanks under the cut:

Are you named after anyone?

When was the last time you cried?

Do you have kids?

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

What’s your eye colour?

Scary movies or happy endings?

Any special talents?

Where were you born?

Do you have any pets?

What sports do you play?

How tall are you?

What was your favourite subject in school?

What is your dream job?

[dk-wren]

Buddy Daddies Headcanons

I know only a few episodes have been released so far, but I love reading people's hcs and want more. So, I'm taking matters into my own hands and sharing some of my own:

Despite being a reminder of his background, Rei holds onto one toy, plushie, or some sort of trinket that he found comfort in when he was little. He keeps it hidden somewhere in his room and even Kazuki doesn't know about it or its significance.

One day Miri is pretending to have a tea party with her plushies and when Kazuki checks in on her (since he hasn't seen her running around the apartment), Miri immediately tells him to join. After a little hesitancy, Kazuki gives in and sits at her kid-size table (a la the daycare interview scenes). Rei eventually gets roped in too and soon Miri is teaching her papas proper tea party etiquette, making them sip their "tea" (water or just imaginary) with pinky fingers out. Miri dressed up her and her plushies, so naturally she also dresses Kazuki and Rei up with like tiaras, feather boas, and sunglasses.

Every once in a while, Kazuki will buy the frozen Hamburger steak Miri's mother used to buy from the market as a treat for Miri. Kazuki is usually very careful about not letting Miri see it as he is putting it away, but one day she pops out of nowhere and asks Kazuki "What's that?" Not wanting to reveal the truth and disappoint her, he tries to come up with some lie, but the best he can do is yes, it is frozen Hamburger steak, except it's the one he "made" and served to Miri. Miri immediately starts teasing Kazuki telling him of course, that's why mama's is better. (Kazuki later goes to the market again to buy the ingredients for his Hamburg steak to make Miri think she's eating the "not as delicious" frozen one, which he'll serve later)

If/when Kazuki and Rei take Miri to an amusement park, the three of them will wear watching t-shirts. Kazuki's idea, Miri's totally in love with the idea, Rei was forced to go and wear the shirt.

One day, when the weather's really bad but Miri has a ton of energy/really wants to go to the park, Kazuki and Rei find one of those indoor playgrounds/gyms to take her too. When they do, they totally lose track of her in the ball pit. Like solid 30 minutes of panic not knowing where she is.

[vivelareine]

one of Marie-Antoinette (2022)’s most notable failures so far: the lack of etiquette

Rewritten from a thread I made on Twitter.

One of the most glaring failures in the Canal+ Marie Antoinette is the lack of groundwork for Versailles being this place of strict ritual and etiquette. Particularly since that etiquette (and Marie Antoinette being confined by it & later rebelling against it) is hyped up strongly in interviews. But what etiquette? Where is it? Nowhere in the show is the ritualistic world of Versailles, which vexed Marie Antoinette, actually shown.

There's no lack of opportunity. But the show glides by these opportunities every single time. The handover ceremony is... not a ceremony at all! She walks under a bridge cover at the border, that is it. There is no shedding of Austrian retinue (she has none); no changing of the Austrian clothes, no notion that everything Austrian must be left behind.

Only Mops is taken from her, but in this show, all I could think was: why? Literally, why is Mops taken? In the Coppola film, we know why. NOTHING of Austria can be taken with Marie Antoinette as she is transformed into the French dauphine, so the dog cannot be taken because of the ceremonial rules. Simple, easy to understand.

In this series, Marie Antoinette doesn’t have to change her Austrian clothes or leave anything else behind. Soo why can the dog not come, too? It comes across as Noailles making Mops leave because she’s being a bitch, not because of the petty rules of French etiquette.

The complete lack of a structural handover ceremony is baffling. The symbolism writes itself here. Was the show afraid of Coppola comparisons? Why else ignore the chance to show the strictness of French etiquette, of expectation, of the dauphine being pressed into the confines of her role via a literal undressing and redressing? Via shedding Austria and entering France?

The show talks about etiquette not infrequently. But that etiquette doesn't seem to actually exist. It only exists verbally, for Noailles to harp on about.

Can you imagine the real Noailles PUSHING the dauphine of France, and demanding that she curtsy? Where is the etiquette there? Again, the Coppola comparisons must come... in that film, Noailles reacts stiffly to the hug, and we see that it’s deemed as inappropriate in her behavior and reaction. But Coppola!Noailles doesn’t literally shove Marie Antoinette and demand that she curtsy, as she does in the Canal+ series, but we get the idea without it being ludicrous: Versailles is formal, and stiff, and this type of childish gesture isn’t allowed.

And then we get the ridiculousness of Noailles and Marie Antoinette traipsing through the woods with two guards, meeting the king of France and family in a ridiculous manner. Again... verbal talk of etiquette, but where is the pomp and ceremony expected of this moment? Not to be found in a hike in the woods.

Sure, Noailles snipes out a “curtsy!!!” as Marie Antoinette gawks at Louis XV, but that’s about it.

The scene where Marie Antoinette is dressed before her wedding is another missed opportunity.

If anything, Noailles dialogue here is the antithesis of the actual dressing ceremony. Yes, she says that “You will be dressed, in public, under strict rules of precedence.” But the scene doesn’t actually give us an indication why this is unusual, or why Marie Antoinette is supposed to be uncomfortable, or why this is supposed to be viewed as strict and over the top.

It goes too quickly, there is no room to breathe, and nothing is made of what we’re seeing on screen.

We see her bugging her eyes out a big, crossing her hands over her chest... but why? The series doesn’t actually show us a dressing ceremony. Unlike the Coppola film, where the ridiculousness of the rigid etiquette is clear, here, it’s not clear why this should be seen as strange for Marie Antoinette.

It should be strange because Versailles’ dressing ceremony was one, more public than what she would have experienced in Vienna. At Versailles, people with rights of entry could be there, in certain rooms, at certain stages of dressing. Two, it was ridiculous, because if someone of a certain rank came in the room, then the entire thing would “shift” as they had the right to do certain things over others. So the ceremony could be extended, even when Marie Antoinette was sitting there naked or half-dressed, simply becasue someone else walked in the room. Hence, Marie Antoinette saying “How disagreeable! how tiresome!”  in the Campan anecdote.

But does the episode show this? Not really.

What is frustrating is that, on a narrative level, it should not be difficult to show why this is uncomfortable. Even if they were trying to avoid Coppola film comparisons by translating the dressing scene from Campan flatly, they could have done far more to showcase the actual etiquette. Show the ceremony, instead of just showing women standing there helping her dress. Have Noailles explain that depending on who is in the room, they get certain privileges. Explain that she must be dressed in public in certain rooms by certain people, before she can get any privacy.

Or intermingle the dressing at Versailles with Marie Antoinette thinking about being dressed in Vienna. Show the gaggle of courtiers and strict rules, show that she’s expected to take this Versailles etiquette seriously--versus her being dressed by 1-2 servants in Vienna, giggling, having fun with it.

Just... something. But the show completely fumbling the scene leaves us asking: why is this a big deal?

The fact that Marie Antoinette’s dressing scene is interspersed with shots of Louis being literally manhandled and abused by his servants makes it even weaker, on a narrative level. Where's the etiquette here? Bathing and dressing the heir to the throne had its rituals. Louis’ servants would certainly not have been forcing him to undress, abusing him by tossing ice into his bath, etc.

He would have been surrounded by courtiers, valets. So, another opportunity to show people being "trapped" by etiquette, gone. Replaced with something utterly ridiculous.

The show tells, tells, tells us that etiquette exists. But it doesn’t.

Noailles a few minutes before this scene: "No one can touch the dauphine except the mistress of her household, members of the royal family, or a princess of the blood."

Noailles in this scene: Lets du Barry touch Marie Antoinette’s hair, lets her pull her nightgown lower, put makeup on her, etc.

Again, where is the etiquette? One could argue it's Noailles looking the other way, literally and figuratively, because it is du Barry and she can do what she wants. But implying that Du Barry is "above" etiquette only works if that etiquette is firmly established first.

It’s also ridiculous since the cornerstone of the real du Barry and Marie Antoinette feud was because of Marie Antoinette taking advantage of etiquette to snub Du Barry. She can’t talk to Marie Antoinette without Marie Antoinette talking to her first.

I have no idea if the show will go that route. If they don’t, again, it just shows that they are missing opportunities right and left. For all that the cast+creative talk about etiquette and the rigidity of Versailles playing a part in the show, it just doesn’t seem to exist.

We’re TOLD about etiquette throughout episode 1. But it’s not really shown. In the show, guards manhandle Marie Antoinette, even though we’re told no one but a select few people can touch her. Even though it’s ridiculous for the guards to grab her at all. Noailles slaps her Marie Antoinette in the face.

These daily ceremonial rituals that governed courtiers down to minute details don't exist in the show.

And in removing this etiquette, and the “sacredness” of the body of the heirs to the throne, the show is doing itself a great disservice in the future. Because the show is extending through the revolution, wouldn’t it be an interesting bit of symbolism to show Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI being roughly handled for the first time? To show guards grabbing Louis XVI’s arms? To show Marie Antoinette being roughly escorted somewhere?

But, nope. Louis XVI’s servants manhandle and abuse him. Marie Antoinette’s mistress of the household slaps her across the face. So any contrast between how they are treated as king and queen, and how they are treated when the monarchy has fallen, has already lost some of its punch.

The show’s inability to ground its reality in etiquette does it a great disservice in other ways. I firmly believe that some of the more outrageous stuff in the show would be a lot more interesting if they'd established the official etiquette with any skill.

Imagine the scenes showing courtiers spying on the bedchamber... if they'd previously established the courtiers as being bound by this ridiculous etiquette during the day.

You would have the contrast of the “etiquette”-abiding courtiers cutting loose when no one is looking. The pomp and propriety would be a mask for human nature, wanting to spy on people’s private lives, etc.

The dinner scene with Louis XV & co at Compiegne is another example of what they could have done with proper contrast.

Imagine the dinner scene where the royal family is eating with no etiquette, messy and ridiculous, if they contrasted the private family dinner with the public meals with strict etiquette and expectations.

You would have one scene with the pomp and ceremony, with the royal family behaving “properly” in public. Etiquette, etiquette, etiquette.

Then you cut to the private family dinner, with servants only, and they cut loose. They eat with gusto, they gossip and gab, they jab at each other.

At least then, the complete lack of manners in how they eat would have some sort of symbolic explanation, rather than what comes across as simply “ohoho look they’re royalty but they’re eating grossly, see the contrast? see?”

Overall, I get a strong sense that the show wants to avoid Coppola comparisons whenever possible and that may be why they avoided any drawn out scenes of dressing etiquette, or an extended handover sequence with the same concept.

But whatever the reason for these changes, these events were rooted in historical fact. Glossing over them and only “telling” us that etiquette exists, without ever showing us that etiquette exists in the show’s world, is poorly done.

This is what Madame Campan had to say about the etiquette of Versailles. The show should have firmly established this in episode 1, but instead we get a Versailles where Noailles slaps the dauphine of France, servants dump ice water and force Louis-Auguste to bathe, and Noailles constantly tells us etiquette exists but we never, ever see it shown in the life or courtiers.

Speaking here of etiquette, I do not allude to majestic state, appointed for days of ceremony in all Courts. I mean those minute ceremonies that were pursued towards our Kings in their inmost privacies, in their hours of pleasure, in those of pain, and even during the most revolting of human infirmities.

These servile rules were drawn up into a kind of code; they offered to a Richelieu, a La Rochefoucauld and a Duras, in the exercise of their domestic functions, opportunities of intimacy useful to their interests; and their vanity was flattered by customs which converted the right to give a glass of water, to put on a dress, and to remove a basin, into honourable prerogatives.

Princes thus accustomed to be treated as divinities naturally ended by believing that they were of a distinct nature, of a purer essence than the rest of mankind.

This sort of etiquette, which led our Princes to be treated in private as idols, made them in public martyrs to decorum. Marie Antoinette found in the Chateau of Versailles a multitude of established customs which appeared to her insupportable.

The Coppola film set all of this up in very little time at all. In the Marie Antoinette 2022 series, Marie Antoinette crosses the border around the 11 minute mark, arrives at Versailles by the 28 minute mark, and by the end of the episode (roughly 51 minutes) they didn’t show us anything but a world in which there are no rules or etiquette except for what Noailles occasionally harps on about.

Versailles in this series is devoid of rules, of etiquette, and subsequently the show’s insistence on showing us that Marie Antoinette feels “trapped” and “othered” by Versailles doesn’t hold a lot of weight.

[tizzyizzy]

Izzy and his Outfit

So, listened to a podcast with an interview of the OFMD costume designer. Izzy wasn't mentioned, so I thought, why not speculate about the design of his outfit and it's intended meaning?

Izzy's outfit is one of the more distinctive ones compared to other pirates in the show. While his clothes show some signs of wear, perhaps having been patched up and adjusted to suit his frame, the overall impression is one of neatness and formality. There aren't ragged edges, holes, or dirt stains from wear. He's got a "full" outfit, complete with a vest over the shirt and the equivalent of a tie. Everything is black, and all his skin is covered with the exception of one hand.

So, what might this indicate?

Negativity, Evil, Darkness

Black is the color most associated with villains, which suit members of Blackbeard's infamous crew. The wearing of black is a very conscious choice from them all to appear intimidating. And of course, black is also associated with death.

The formality and the darkness actually create a kind of amusing contrast. Izzy is dressed in a cool way, but he also looks a bit like a manager, and he is also a cringefail henchman.

BDSM & Kink

Well, he does wear black leather! He is also literally a masochist submissive.

Asceticism

That is, the rejection of self-indulgence and material comfort. Wearing all black is the sort of thing you seen in monastic orders sometimes for this reason. While Izzy's clothes are elegant, they lack showiness. They suggest he isn't indulging in "frivolous" vanity. Notably, in the show, he is almost always worrying about practical concerns opposed to enjoying himself. (Though he does enjoy that steak in the cringiest way possible.)

Professionalism, Formality, Authority

Nothing about Izzy's outfit is loose or casual. In fact, with a cup of coffee on his hand, he resembles your classic middle manager type. The first time we see him with Blackbeard, he literally calls Stede "unprofessional". This more formal attire compared to his subordinates suggests his authority over them as first mate. Even his insistence on Ed being addressed as Blackbeard is a kind of professional workplace etiquette.

We also know that Izzy is, in general, a follower of rules and upholder of traditions. There are Ways Things Are Done, and those Ways (proper pirate behavior, oaths of loyalty, dueling rules) must be upheld.

Guardedness & Repression

Nakedness is vulnerability, and Izzy covers almost every inch of his body in tight fighting clothes. The fact that it's all one color draws attention to this; we don't look at Stede or Jackie covering equal amounts of skin and get the impression they're hiding with their clothes as much as they are expressing themselves. The one time we see Izzy without clothes, he is asleep in bed before being assaulted, totally helpless.

When Izzy is upset, he uses aggression to keep others at a distance. This is a guy who was literally near tears while stabbing a guy out of frustration.

He does not air insecurities or cry openly, and he immediately hides emotions like sadness with anger. (watch him go from tearing up and heartbroken to aggressive after being choked by Ed).

Showing neither skin nor color, Izzy's clothing doesn't give away much. He's literally all covered up. Beyond anger, Izzy seems like he doesn't give much away either. Vulnerability is dangerous for a pirate. Just look at what happened to Ed when he fell in love. And, of course, this can mean sexual repression too. I think episode 5, uh, showed that might be an issue for Iz.