#puppet motif. puppet motif!

[imminent-danger-came]

If I think about this end credit art too hard I explode

[keymintt]

projection

[reverseisekai-richie]

Aww... Pokey is getting into the weeb spirit of this blog.

[pasta-pardner]

attack dogs shouldn't bite the hands that feed them

[soupmanspeaks]

Thinking about fnaf character motifs againnn

(I'm not a musician so excuse me if I'm wrong djjdjd)

Like Michael would defo be a piano, not just because it's the main instrument in Demolition Inevitable, but also because it's an instrument with a very mysterious connotation, wouldn't you say? Haunted manors and their grand pianos? Kinda like how we really don't know all that much about Mike as a character outside of a couple of logbook quips and a monologue

William, I think, would also be a violin! It's a very elegant instrument, that can be slow and somber when it needs to be, but also sound very sharp and "on-its-feet"!

CC's giving harpsichord, for the 80s vibe! Very electronic feeling

Lizzie I feel would be something deep yet secretive, kinda like Baby sooo--I feel like she'd be a quiet, out of tune guitar yk? Since she's "needing to be put back together"

SIGH it would be so fun if each member of the afton family had their own instrument but they all had the same jingle (think of how the diamonds in SU have different chords for their motifs but it's the same notes)

[groovyfrog420]

Who's that pokemon?!

It's another random idea I drew instead of completing my tasks!

I'm gonna be honest I only drew this because I saw cute art of two zigzagoons and I had to make it about Shadowvanilla sjfsfdssf

I'm not a fake pokemon fan I know more than the eeveelutions I swear, these are purely for the looks lol

[ryusaidate]

🫙

[shallowseeker]

Could you please do one of your play-by-plays with Dean and Cas fight in 11.03 The Bad Seed?

I have a partial that's embedded into the giant freeform Samwena post! (scroll a thousand years, and it's at the very bottom under "Last Bit")

I think... if you don't mind, I'll talk about the symbols in the set here, since the play-by-play is a bit embedded in the Samwena meta already? If that's not what you wanted, hit me again!

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High Ground, low ground, and meeting in the middle

This scene is steeped in symbolism, illustrating the connection and contrast between Cas and Dean. The motifs surrounding them visually embody their respective struggles and personalities while framing their journey toward mutual understanding and, as Dean maybe views it, forgiveness and equilibrium.

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Cas:

Creepy blue-eyed mask, brown-and-tan-bear, imposing larger-than-life soldier, tall red scaffolding.

Tall "Heavenly" scaffolding

Symbolism: The scaffolding represents Heaven and the heavy burden of Cas’s celestial duties. It symbolizes the high expectations placed upon him. The responsibilities always seem to loom over him. (We often see him pictured with skyscraper paintings for the same motif.)

Fragility: Scaffolding is both strong and precarious, reflecting Cas’s internal struggle—holding others up even as his own foundations are unstable.

Juxtaposition: Its towering nature contrasts with Dean’s low "valley" of stacked pallets, visually framing their dynamic as one of opposites that complement each other.

Creepy blue-eyed "Jimmy Novak" mask

Uncanny familiarity: The mask evokes Jimmy Novak, Cas’s vessel, but it's wearing a wicked expression. It’s a haunting reminder of Cas’s sacrifices and the cost of his mission, as well as the evil he's committed in the name of Heaven.

Puppet symbolism: Paired with the attack dog spell, it reflects the manipulation Cas has faced, being lured into false choices by others. Metatron’s schemes, Sam's pressure to save Dean his way, and now Rowena’s attack dog spell aimed to mold Cas into a tool for their ambitions.

Contrast: Where the mask is lifeless and haunting, Cas’s actions—falling towards Dean—are full of life and vulnerability, reclaiming his agency in their shared connection.

The brown-and-tan teddy

Overcoat resemblance: The coat evokes Cas’s steadfast loyalty, symbolizing his commitment to the "lower" human family over the lofty ideals of higher corporations or celestial orders. It represents his role as a protector and provider—a fatherly duty he has embraced with quiet resolve. Beneath its stoic, utilitarian exterior lies a softer, more vulnerable core, reminding us that his dedication to humanity is not just a role but a choice rooted in compassion and love.

Truck connection: The brown color also ties to Cas’s truck, a practical and grounded symbol of his efforts to navigate the human world. It suggests Cas's willingness to carry burdens alongside Dean.

Heart: The teddy bear symbolizes Cas’s emotions—a visual representation of his big heart. "Too much heart was always Castiel's problem." Interestingly, the bear also ties him to Mary, Dean, and Jack, who each have their own connections to this symbol. Together, they form a thread of resilience and affection, woven through their shared stories and struggles.

Toy soldier behind the fence

Imposing presence: The tall toy soldier is standing at attention, evoking discipline, duty, and resolve, embodying Cas’s role as Heaven’s soldier and champion.

Fence as separation: The soldier stands behind a barrier, symbolizing the divide between Cas’s celestial obligations and his desire for personal connection. It reflects his struggle to reconcile these two worlds, the tension between divine orders and his own choices. The fence is not only a literal barrier but also a metaphor for the isolation Cas feels as he struggles with the roles imposed on him by Heaven, feeling often like an attack dog behind a dog fence, especially in the face of manipulation like Rowena's attack dog spell.

Contradiction: The rigid soldier contrasts with Cas’s current vulnerability, highlighting how far he has come from being Heaven’s unquestioning weapon to someone who prioritizes free will and love.

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Dean:

Panda bear, trash bag, supporting shipping pallet, "low" valley

Shipping pallets ("low valley")

Grounded symbolism: The stacked pallets behind Dean represent a low and grounded point, reflecting his pragmatic, earthy nature. While Cas’s scaffolding reaches upwards, Dean's structure is rooted to earth and his newly restored humanity. Both the scaffolding and the palettes exist to support others—a foundation and a framework, designed not for their own glory but to uplift and enable those around them. Whether holding the weight or providing the colors, they are essential yet humble, serving quietly so others can stand tall or shine brightly.

Contrast: The pallets create a "valley" beneath the towering scaffolding, visually framing their dynamic: Dean grounded on earth, always supporting his family at the expense of his own happiness, Cas's connection to Heaven, carrying out Heaven's missions at the expense of his own emotions.

False choices: Just as pallets are tools for transporting heavy loads, they symbolize Dean's emotional labor. The false choices imposed on him—becoming Cain’s heir to the Mark or succumbing to Crowley’s manipulation to get ahead in Hell—tried to burden him, framing his suffering as necessary to support others' ambitions. (And often taking away his agency through dishonesty, disinhibition, violation, and manipulation...)

Black-and-white panda

Symbol of duality: The panda’s stark black-and-white design mirrors Dean’s struggle with his inner contradictions—his tough exterior versus his deeply caring heart.

Dean's heart: Like Cas’s teddy bear, the panda hints at forcefully suppressed emotions. It represents Dean’s suppressed desires for simplicity and peace, often overshadowed by his heavy responsibilities to others.

Caretaker role: Pandas are famously “lazy” but also intensely nurturing. This parallels Dean’s role in the group: someone who masks his nurturing instincts behind a gruff exterior, often doing the “heavy emotional lifting” further embodied by the garbage bag nearby.

Garbage bag

Emotional labor: The garbage bag signifies the emotional burdens Dean has carried, often for the sake of others. He cleans up messes, both figuratively and literally, reflecting his tendency to internalize pain to protect others.

Self-worth: Dean’s bag highlights the emotional weight he shoulders for those around him, often suppressing his own feelings as he prioritizes the well-being of others. Dean’s bag represents internalized responsibility, highlighting his struggle with self-worth and his tendency to see himself as expendable. :(

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Coercive roles: Overcome by Rowena’s attack dog spell, Cas’s violent actions against Dean reflect how external forces have repeatedly manipulated him—first by Metatron, then pressure by Sam, and now by Rowena. His motifs emphasize the imposed expectations of Heaven, his vulnerability, and his struggle to reclaim agency. Dean’s recent history with the Mark of Cain echoes Cas’s experience. Both were enticed by false choices that appeared necessary or inevitable—first with Crowley manipulating Dean to get him to take out Abaddon, then Dean being force-fit to Cain’s parallels—all engineered while damaging his free will. Each was a tool, trapped in narratives designed by others to fit their ambitions, often at the cost of autonomy. Dean in particular is framed as a support character. Dean is the one who defeats Abbadon, but Crowley takes the credit and at first relegates to Dean as a side accessory in his own Kingly narrative.

Agency (temporarily) restored: In trying to free Dean and restore both his free will and decision-making faculties, Cas lost his own, becoming overwhelmed by the attack dog spell while trying to follow Sam’s coercive plan. (Despite voicing his misgivings and pushing Sam to come clean, Cas found himself bound to the plan he couldn’t fully support... and he suffered the consequences for it.)

In this moment in 11x03, Dean rushes to save Cas, and Dean and Cas are temporarily broken free from their imposed molds, reclaiming their right to define themselves. The act of reaching for each other becomes a shared rejection of the constraints that others tried to impose on them.

Unfortunately for them, this victory is only temporary—an uneasy re-establishment of equilibrium. The cycle will inevitably repeat, but next time, it will be Lucifer who claims Cas's free will, as Cas sacrifices it once again in a desperate attempt to save Dean, whose free will is now beholden to/enslaved to Amara.

[seeds-of-life-daily]

day 54 Did anyone want deltarunevangelion

[rosemaze-reveries]

Sangria's story is about false freedom, how her father forced her into opera and the only outlet she had was enchanting the audience into resonating with the tragedies she performed, the applause vindicated her trauma since it meant she was being seen and empathized with,

until Nicholas convinced her the applause was all superficial and that Sangria could prove her worth without being her father's jailbird, so she sacrificed her voice to her, after all it never really belonged to her,,

[imminent-danger-came]

Sun Wukong: "So what, you're her puppet now? I mean makes sense, you did always have a side kick kinda vibe."

(3x01 On The Run)

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Lady Bone Demon: "You think what ever happens to Wukong is concern to me? He is a vessel, nothing more."

(3x12 The Corrupted King)

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[amethsys]

I’m normal about deltarune can you tell

[incorrectfatui]

Sandrone, skipping rocks on a lake with Scaramouche: It’s such a beautiful evening.  Scaramouche: Yeah, it is.  Scaramouche: *whispering* Take that you fucking lake.

[minjeungsno1fan]

Puppet's Game characters with P:EG talents, but it's between those with shared animal motifs.

Sage Floros, Ultimate Historian

Kenji Hayashida, Ultimate Influencer

Chiyo Aoki, Ultimate Debater

Tomás Alves, Ultimate Golfer

Haruto Hyuga, Ultimate Entrepreneur

Jeanne Duval, Ultimate Lawyer

wait omg yes

HARUTO MAKING BANK FINALLY HES NOT BROKE

kenharu as kainona,,, not a ship i have EVER considered but its kind of cute

chiyo would devour as a debater oh my god I HAVE TO DRAW THIS

I can’t believe there aren’t more motifs in common tho only six of em

Spoilers below

Jeanne cannot stop being the ch1 victim huh

[sangre]

i❤️homunculus

[snowberry-pie]

feeling ill abt durge’s submissive in the way an attack dog is submissive swag .