#master rufus

[usernamesarehard1]

The Magisterium is incredibly abelist when you think about it, and I don't think we talk about that enough. Not only do they have a test to get in where you have to climb a rope ladder (that there didn't seem to be any magical solution for), but they also constantly treated Call badly for being disabled which was so weird. They also have major issues with victim blaming people with PTSD like Call and Alastair, as well as the various devoureds and the devourds families (like the Rajavi's). Like, they are CONSTANTLY shitting on Call and Alastair for not trusting the Magisterium or thr Assmbly when in reality they have absolutely no reason to trust the Magisterium and the Assembly.

And the books just...never acknowledge this? They actually act like it was fair for Rufus to not only a) choose a traumatized young boy terrified for his life as a PUNISHMENT FOR HIMSELF (because yeah, Call and Alastair's situation is so hard on YOU, Rufus /s) but also b) literally TELL CALL THAT to basically shame him for being afraid for his life. And on top if that, later having Alastair become devoured as a punishment for the crime of....not wanting to send his child and last remaining family member into the care of people that caused the death of everyone else he loved and hundreds of other people. Like the books actually act like that makes sense!

EDIT: I also added some more info in the comments that I thought of later because I didn't want to update the whole post

I knew there was something I really didn't like about the first book and I couldn't put my finger on it for so long, until one day it hit me. There was SO MUCH victim blaming in that book it was disgusting.

Also, side note for something kind of unrelated but also kind of similar: the log thing in the first book makes NO sense. Like, they're SUPPOSED to have a hard time staying on the logs. That's the point. They use some magic to throw water and some magic to balance themselves, hence using two types of magic at once. So Call easily could have done that. Yeah, it may have been harder for him than the other kids because he wouldn't have as much natural balance, but the whole point is that they're not relying on the natural balance. So why was he exlcuded? And Call fell off of CELIA'S log. He jumped on when she fell off laughing and totally unharmed. Celia didn't drown or get injured but somehow Call did??? It was the same log. And even if he did get injured from this exercise, wouldn't that be the MASTERS fault? I mean, they're the ones holding exercises where kids are expected to fall into the water in places where people's legs can get caught under the water and make them almost die from drowning. Why are we blaming Call for this???????

***I have a ton of other issues with the logistics of the Iron Trial test, as well as lots of other major plot points in this series that actively harm the characters for absolutely no reason, that I really want to rant about too, but that's probably better for another day

[the-c41n-instinct]

I want more content of Rufus and his husband :(

adoption au: cal gets new dad(s)????

but Rufus and his husband mean so much to me

I love them :(

[tourmalinaer]

rufus: wow. if i had a nickel for every time my apprentice ended up being a makar, i’d have three nickels.

which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened thrice.

[thedoodlecat]

DAY ONE OF TIT BOOK CLUB

(https://www.tumblr.com/thedoodlecat/760629420839092224/the-iron-trial-book-one-of-magisterium?source=share

<------ if you're confused about this post, i suggest to check this one out)

Ok I’ve decided I’ll stop screaming in my posts.

I trust everyone has done the reading 👀👀👀

Anyway! To spark the discussion, here’s three questions to start with! reblog or reply with the answer

What is the most iconic line in the first five chapters of TIT?

The best character in the first five chapters beside the trio (the one you find the funniest, the most intriguing one)

Rate the first five chapters on a scale from 1-10, either based on how the rest of the book compares or simply in general

Also, apologies, but I will be tagging everyone who interacted with the og post, if you don't wanna participate, just ignore this!

@ashpkat @usernamesarehard1 @yg-calroniscanon

@sleep-needer

@constantinemaddeswife

@massiveladycat

@feything-n-frothing

@quilleily

@incelalexstrike

@lunarvamp @wuffgang-ameowdeus-moozart

@fl4shluvr

[unyieldingwings]

WAIT.

WHEN ALASTAIR THREW THE KNIFE/DAGGER (MIRI) AT CALLUM WHEN HE GOT SELECTED AS AN APPRENTICE BY RUFUS. WAS HE ACTUALLY TRYING TO KILL CALLUM? And if Aaron didn’t catch the knife would Callum have been injured and/or killed?

WE KNOW ALASTAIR IS AWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO CALLUM. BUT DAMN.

[constantinemaddentheenemyofdeath]

Copper Gauntlet final update:

OKAY SO A LOT HAS HAPPENED!!

Alastair isn’t actually evil which I’m glad of cuz now he’s back in my top 3 favorite characters. But what I’m not glad of is that there’s a spy in Magisterium. I’m not exactly worried abt the spy but about what the spy wants. They clearly don’t work for Joseph since the wild elemental tried also to kill Call which means that there’s an another evil guy who is probably even stronger than Joseph and is also from Magisterium which means that there will be a betrayal. To be honest i have two suspects and one of them is Celia(NOW HEAR ME OUT!) she knows everything about everyone and just feels a little too innocent and kind just like Drew did and he ended up being Josephine’s son. Also I think Celia doesn’t like makars because of Constantine. She also showed her darker side to Call when she said that she would murder Constantine if she ever met him. But here’s the problem with this solution: Celia doesn’t have an access to the wild elementals nor does she have the power to command them which can explain why the elemental started attacking everyone and not just Aaron(or maybe she’s just evil). Or maybe she tried to kill Call cuz she somehow found out who he is and she hates him. But why did she kiss him then?(it should’ve been Aaron) My other suspect is one of the Masters or even Rufus himself since they have the power to access the elementals. But why would they kill their students? The answer remains to be seen.

But what I actually came here to talk about is Call…where should I even begin?

First of all, the severed head was a slay move(literally)(talking abt Constantine not about Verity)(I really don’t understand how they said that a book with severed teenage girl’s head as a door knocker is for children)

Second, the more important thing, the secret is out. In the whole book it was my favorite moment, especially when all the chaos-ridden people followed all his orders. He also unlocked his chaos magic which means nothing but problems. I’m so happy that Call’s friends were so much more chill abt it than I expected. I kinda want to see Call in his evil era tho…

(Yaaay Jasper is getting his character development!!)

I just remembered that next to Drew’s body there was a picture of him and his dad and someone else but that person was ripped out of the picture. Sus.

I’m so sad they Jericho’s body was destroyed because it was so cute how he has all his important stuff around him😭Constantine really loved his brother🫶🏻🫶🏻

[citrusscale-remastered]

Rufus: Where is Jasper?

Call: Well, it is raining outside...

Call: Maybe he melted?

Gwenda: Shall I look outside for a pointy hat?

[thebettermaddentwin]

Sand sorting should be considered psychological torture.

[alex-strike]

I take back anything good I may have said recently about Master Rufus as I just remembered that time he said that coffee is not a full breakfast and I actually need to eat food.

[alex-strike-is-transgender]

Confirmed dead without debating what dead means:

Sarah

Declan

Jericho

Confirmed alive without debating what death means:

Tamara

Jasper (if you count him as Rufus's)

Gwenda (if you count her as Rufus's)

Debating what death even means:

Call

Aaron

Constantine

Alastair

“My apprentices are fine” We have to debate about the very definition of death to decide how many of them are dead, Rufus

[usernamesarehard1]

You know, when you really think about it, Rufus is an asshole. He uses a traumatized child as his own "punishment". Tells said traumatized child that TOO THEIR FACE. Threatens to use the sand sorting as a punishment after iron year (TBK). Threatens to hang Call and Tamara over a bottomless pit. Assumes that Call and Tamara would use anti-scrying stones to sneak around and break rules despite them not doing anything that he knew about that could make him think that. Makes his students get lost in caves. Blames them when another guy from a different magisterium gets lost in the caves and breaks his leg which wasn't even their fault (and it's even stupider when you remember he literally sent them out on their own in iron year). Didn't bother checking in on Constantine's lessons with Jospeh or comforting Constantine after Jericho's death, causing Jospeh to be able to emotionally manipulate Constantine into turning evil. Gets mad at Alastair for being traumatized by the magic war that turned his best friend evil and killed his wife. Accuses Alastair of being a bad parent for not wanting to send Call into the care of the people that killed the entire rest of their family and caused Call's disability. Gave Call a zero on the fire test even though not only did the flame not go out (which as the whole damn test) but Call actually created MORE FIRE. Insulted Call's posture at the iron trial. Guilted Call for trying to fail the test by saying Sarah would be disappointed if she were alive to see it. Blamed Call for falling off a log the students were expected to fall off of and getting injured even thought the Masters were the ones who choice to hold it in a dangerous place. Almost never stood up for any of his students when the Assembly was doing/saying shit to them. And so much other bullshit that I'm probably not even remembering.

Fuck Rufus. His apprentices deserved so much better.

[the-c41n-instinct]

Screenshots to convince you to read the Magisterium series :D

part three

because I didn't mean to post two ss from the golden tower in a row oops

spoilers ahead

[thedoodlecat]

(FINAL) DAY 5 OF TIT BOOK CLUB

WE'RE DONE WITH THE TIT BOOK CLUB! WOO-HOO!

I'll be looking forward to seeing y'alls ideas and interpretation of the prompts tomorrow!

Here are your final prompts!

What is the most iconic line in all of the book for you?

What do you wish would've been added to this book specifically?

What do you wish wasn't included?

Rate this book, independently of the other ones

5.(optional) what is the gayest moment in the book?

@ashpkat

@usernamesarehard1

@yg-calroniscanon

@sleep-needer

@constantinemaddeswife

@massiveladycat

@feything-n-frothing

@quilleily

@incelalexstrike

@lunarvamp

@wuffgang-ameowdeus-moozart

@fl4shluvr

[alex-strike-is-transgender]

I'm very bored so uhhh

This is more than a year old don't judge me

[demialwrites]

Sand Through Fingers Ch 1

AO3 Link

You and Rufus Shinra have been in a weird and messy master/pet relationship for years when he calls you up out of the blue after rising to President. You've both always maintained a comfortable distance but he seems to have other plans now. (I wouldn't even call it good or realistic pet play, either. Pet Play Lite, is what I'd call it)

When you accepted Rufus’ call to come to Junon with him, it was more to sate your curiosity than anything. And if it was boring, you could always enjoy yourself on his dime while there. In fact, it was expected. It was part of the dynamic of your relationship. When Rufus told you that he required you to dress nicely for the helicopter ride over, you got annoyed. But you had already agreed to go.

You chose a long dress, casual enough to not stand out too much, but with a little embellishment to let him know you put some effort in. You almost regretted it when you realized this dress needed heels. You actually couldn't picture a woman standing next to him in public without heels on. You disliked fancying yourself up for strangers but you could just take it off the first chance you got. He promised you it wouldn't be long.

You had never been ma’am’d and miss’d so much in your life on the way to that helicopter. You had never been perceived so much in your life. You couldn’t fault these individuals’ earnest politeness, though. No, you could fault the person who invited you. As soon as the last polite someone shut the door to the helicopter, you could breathe. Mostly. There were still two sitting in front, piloting. One of them had helpfully placed your overnight bag next to your feet. Rufus sat next to you in the row of seats in the back. His arm squeezing your waist dulled the prickling of your irritation. Also, you didn't get to go on many helicopter rides so you were somewhat excited. You could ask for more but that would probably mean getting involved in the company, especially since Rufus was now the president.

He never once asked about your loyalty to the company as a resident of the plate, even if it was what he desired. You had the impression it was something he wanted you to come to on your own. Maybe that would change in the future but your company, however sporadic, seemed to be more than enough for now.

After the helicopter lifted into the air, Rufus unzipped one of his breast pockets. He slid out a card and placed it in your waiting palm.

“Don’t let me down, Master,” he said, smiling with eyes glancing over your face.

The card was plain black, except for the Shinra logo in red on the front in the upper left corner. You bent down to slip it into your bag. That was for spending later.

“Does that make you feel better?” he asked with a smirk.

“A little,” you replied. That was all you were planning to concede.

“I hope so. Because Public Safety is greeting us.”

“What? So?”

“All of Public Safety.”

“Rufus!” you wanted to yell but downgraded to an angry whisper.

He laughed. “Now, Master-”

“Don’t you ‘Master’ me!”

He wrapped both arms around you while you fought him like a squirming cat. He was excited about today and none of your grumpiness was going to ruin that, apparently.

“We’re almost at Junon, Sir,” called one of the pilots over his shoulder.

You sheepishly took your hand down from Rufus’ face, no longer pushing it away. The reminder that you weren’t alone made you reluctantly behave like a normal person. Of course, he was enjoying your reactions or he wouldn’t be tolerating it. When you met his eyes, he gave you another smirk. You would have liked to pinch his nipple through his clothes but you chose to punch him in the side, instead. He chuckled. He knew you were going to behave but he also was counting on you to. Or he wouldn’t have asked you to come.

You spotted the amount of people on the Junon runway and you only had time to curse under your breath one time before you had to follow Rufus out of the helicopter.

You planted your hand on his outstretched palm. You stepped down with his help, managing to not get your heel caught on the lip of the helicopter doorway. You’re panicking on the inside but you kept your facial features carefully schooled on the outside. Your back straightened–hopefully in an elegant manner–as he turned to face the columns of uniformed troops and their commanders standing in front. He paused to sweep his eyes over them all. You fiercely fought the urge to grimace and elbow him away. Doing that in front of all these people would be crossing a line you couldn’t return. Also, you might as well let him have his moment. He would probably be happier and more obedient later for it. Call it an investment for the future for when he’s on his knees.

Rufus must have been pleased because he began to walk forward. He leads you by closing his hand around yours, which you tolerate. You felt like his professional girlfriend. Which you were not. Darkstar was out in front so you had something to keep your eyes on as you concentrated on not twisting an ankle. These people were probably trained to keep their eyes forward but if you met anyone’s gaze, the thin veil would have dropped.

Once inside the adjacent building, Rufus leaned in. “I have a prior engagement but I’ll take you to the room first.”

“You better,” you mutter in reply.

Once the hotel room door shuts behind you, you let out a loud sigh. “Fuck me. What the fuck was that?”

You ripped your heels off and threw them on the dark red carpet. There were already red lines cut into your feet. The dress landed on the floor next to them. You sat on the bed. Then you immediately flopped back on it once you felt how comfortable it was on your tush. You did your best to will the tension from the walk here to diffuse into the mattress. Rufus came to stand next to your knees, looking down at you.

“Comfortable?”

“Yes.” You sat up and frowned at him, lips curling in suspicion. “Why am I here?”

He gestured to the room. “I wanted you to see me in my element.”

The room was the best in Junon. The theme was red and yellow-cream. Paintings on the walls, a large, framed mirror propped on the side table. A second room off to the side, no doubt some kind of living room, but with a fancier name. The balcony is three times the size of the other rooms. The whole thing was overly decorated, with red filigree carved into the trim on the ceilings. You spied a thick fabric canopy on the bed while lying on your back. This environment is so different from what you’re used to that it’s a shock at first.

You eyed him. “I don’t like your ‘element.’ That’s the point.”

That should have been an insult to anyone else but he just smiled. You grabbed his gloved hand and attempted to pull him onto the bed. He held firm.

He chuckled. “Sadly, I don’t have time for that. I have to get ready to greet the world.”

Fine. He could “greet the world.” But now that you're here, you don't know what it had to do with you and why you had to be here. You could have watched this on the TV from the comfort of your apartment.

“I came all the way here and you’re going to be a bad pet?” you asked, astonished. Then you snorted angrily.

He dipped his chin slightly, the only acknowledgement that he was being naughty.

“Fine, Fine,” you said, having had enough of being annoyed. You inclined your head. “Show me.”

Rufus pulled down his dark grey shirt collar to give you a peek at a second collar hidden underneath. It was black with short spikes protruding from it, matching Darkstar’s harness.

“That’s the least you can do,” you said.

“You can watch from the balcony. I ordered you room service. Something to drink.” He knew you preferred to pick your own food. He ignored your sigh. “Will you be here afterwards?”

“Someone has to watch your pup.”

He gave you a toothy grin. “You’re so good to me.”

You huffed out of your nose. He was finally starting to sound like the good boy he was supposed to be. Rufus signalled to Darkstar that he was to obey you until otherwise ordered. The hulking beast got up from his spot on the carpet and stretched the first few steps. He flopped down at your feet, harness clinking. You smirked at him. He knew he was in for a lazy time with you around and was getting a head start.

“It’s a little busy downstairs with the turnout to see my inauguration. It’s better if you remain here.” You looked ready to snap at him again so he continued, “I just…know how you are.”

“Do you? I had to parade across that huge runway just to get here,” you said, pointing down at the bed. “You’re going to pay for that later.”

“Good.”

“Asshole,” you said. Now you knew he did it on purpose to get a punishment later.

“Until later, Master.”

And Rufus left. You felt slightly abandoned but only because you hadn’t been to Junon in years. You considered going against his advice and going downstairs with Darkstar as company. The pup looked immensely comfortable trying to meld with the carpet so it was a tough decision.