#smol nerd

[gornwen]

I was a pteranodon for two years in a row. My mum made the costume, and as any proper prehistoric loving four-year-old, I would have told you I was not a dinosaur and I was not a pterodactyl, because I had a cone on the back of my head. The cone was very uncomfortable to wear, though.

[simpforsolas]

I’ve seen a lot of people comment how Solas “loves hearing himself talk” and use the fact that he likes answering your questions to paint him as self-important and arrogant. In my opinion, that interpretation couldn’t be more wrong. Yes, pride is a big part of his character, but not because of this. There are two reasons Solas likes being asked questions.

First, he likes that the inquisitor is open-minded and seeks out knowledge. Solas’s writer has stated that Solas approves of other people wanting to learn, whether from him or on their own. This suggests that Solas’s approval has less to do with him being the one to teach you things and thus having the chance to show off his intelligence, and more to do with him liking that you’re being inquisitive and making an effort to learn something new. If it were about him, then Solas would disapprove of you looking for answers from other sources aside from himself. But it’s not. He values wisdom as its own reward, and enjoys seeing others seek out knowledge in any way.

Second, Solas genuinely enjoys talking about the topics he’s passionate about. He loves the fade and spirits and history, and if you ask him about any of those things he’ll be happy to share. Have you never had a topic you’re so passionate about that if someone asks you about it, you’ll happily talk their ear off? That’s literally Solas. And frankly, I find it endearing that he loves so much the things that most people misunderstand and consider frightening or unnatural.

If you don't want to listen to his melodious info-dumping that's fine, but don't say he tells you stuff to "hear himself talk" or that him sharing knowledge is arrogance. He's literally just excited to be able to talk about things he likes to someone who seems interested 🥺

[where-does-the-heart-lie]

Can I ask for Untitled 3? (I'm not tagged just curious)

oh, excellent choice. this one has layers

so this was a little diddy i came up with @lunart-ce (check out their stuff i love the game changer vids they have) and we were thinking up what game changer clips would work well with which op characters for funsies. and this resulted me in having the best idea anyone probably had ever, too bad i didnt have to motivation to see it out.

So i was thinking up a situation where Garp wanted to fuck with his grandsons because they didnt follow down the path of becoming marines, so he invites them to his game show.

The idea sounded fun enough and he promised to not try to recruit or capture them whilst they were there so the three brothers hopped along to play some silly little games with their gramps.

One of the games garp would play with them is the Sam Says episode with all three brothers, and the other would be the yes or no episode with just Sabo, but with koby and helmeppoas the other two contestants.

in both the games sabo would "be" brennan, luffy would be izzy, ace would be Lou, helmeppo would be Zac, and koby would be Ally.

So basically garp would invite the brothers over so that they can all together play a game that they cannot win at unless they listen to everything that Garp tells them to do, and so that Sabo plays a game that he cannot physically win at at all.

heres the link to the sam says episode

and heres a link to the brennan lee mulligan monologue that my art references

thanks for the ask!

[maryymaruu]

Happy belated Pebbles day <3

[akai-anna]

Hattori Heiji: *effortlessly jumps over traffic barrier*

Kudou Shinichi: *leaping over the same traffic barrier and stumbling*

[theresidenteccentric]

Flandre Appreciation

memories of phantasm was good and i will die on that hill

she's very well animated imo and the "cute child" vibes come off perfectly for one of the most powerful characters in the series

she smol 🥺

[ahopelessblogaboutdinosaurtrain]

Gilbert: I bet you can’t make a sentence without the letter “A”!

Buddy: You thought you just did something there, didn’t you? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but numerous sentences could be constructed without employing the first letter of the English lexicon.

Tiny: F#@k you.

[caliburn-not-calculator]

Superhero AU! The Wasp & Weaver one from my AO3

The Sanctum saves Veerle (Maxim is Stressed)

Though great weight pressed down upon Sanctum, the monolithic golden form did not shake. It knelt, legs tensed and shoulders braced, a faint telekinetic field shimmering around it, as it held off the crushing force of a still collapsing building. Muffled through the crumbled concrete surrounding it other crashes could be heard. They sent tremors through the ground, little pieces of debris scraping and scattering with each shudder. Still, Sanctum did not move. If it were him alone he could have blasted back the rubble and relied upon his armoured suit to protect from any other debris, but he was not alone. He could not risk those unstablised debris harming another.

Cradled in the hollow formed by his body, safely beneath a shield of metal and magic, was a civilian. Not just any civilian. Veerle.

Within the suit, Maxim gritted his teeth. Sanctum’s blank visage showed nothing of his pounding heart or constant worried glances. Thankfully, Veerle seemed unharmed despite how he’d been knocked around.

Sanctum had arrived on the scene as always, not needing to fight anyone but instead save people and mitigate damage caused by an already delt with attack. A crumbling building was no small foe, but it was one his powers were well suited for. But then he’d seen Veerle. Why he was there, darting through the fire and rubble with clear purpose, he had no idea, but Sanctum was glad to have spotted him. If he hadn’t the clumsy professor would surely have been crushed by the sudden collapse of the ceiling.

In that moment he’d acted less on training and battle instinct, but more so raw terror. Strangers dying was one thing. Unpleasant and guilt inducing, but recoverable. But a colleague? A friend? That he would not tolerate. It was a miracle Sanctum hadn’t caused any injury himself with how he’d slammed Veerle to the ground beneath the bulk of the suit, shielding him as concrete cracked against his spine.

Maxim has felt the impact through the padding and supports, wincing at the sharp ache. It would surely bruise, but he’d live. More importantly, so would Veerle.

He studied him from behind the mask, checking for the umpteenth time for injury. There were some minor reddish scrapes and dirty clothes, his silvered hair was a dusty mess and he’d be needing new glasses if the crooked set of his current ones were to go by, but he was breathing fine. He shuffled beneath him, expression evidently tense. Sanctum couldn’t blame him for feeling awkward. Other than some stiff reassurances that he’d get him out when the rubble settled to a safer stabler condition, he’d been silent.

Being stared at by a looming sentinel holding one’s life in their hands probably wasn’t the most calming thing in the world. Inside, Maxim winced. There wasn’t much he could do though. He wasn’t good with being reassurring at the best of times, let alone when worried over a friend. Kind words were always more a Coruscate thing.

Instead he waited, listening carefully and occasionally nudging Veerle back to safety each time his curiosity drew him out. Though he could only feel basic sensations through the suit, the pressure of a body leaning against him, even one as light and boney as the professor’s, was evident. It settled his heart to feel him lean against his torso, hearing an endearingly disgruntled huff as he did. To Maxim he was a man of nearly the same height, but to Sanctum he was tiny. Thin and fragile. Terrifyingly breakable.

But he wouldn’t let that happen.

With great caution Sanctum settled into a sort of sitting position, Maxim sighing as it eased the awkward angle of his legs. With a free hand he coaxed a faintly protesting Veerle back into place. In his half hearted struggles to retain some foolhardy freedom the professor grasped at Sanctums hand. He paused, staring at the simmering point of contact.

Sanctum was, to say the least, constructed on an unrealistic scale. He was made to be literal monolith. A statue. A symbol. And for that he stool heads above any normal person. Veerle had thin long fingers, still smudged with ink from what was likely late night marking and decorated with a few rings. They clutched at the gold, barely able to properly grasp his hand. If he were to clench his fist they’d easily be crushed. Hell, so would the rest of him.

Maxim’s chest tightened, and despite the sounds of displeasure he sequestered Veerle firmly against him. Like it or not, this way he’d be safe. He could keep his friend safe, as was his duty. Veerle would likely wander into his office tomorrow afternoon and complain to him about being manhandled by some hero, and he’d gladly let him.

At least he’d be there.

[nerdranttheories]

All Might’s Eyes

I have seen so many different theories revolving around Toshinori Yagi’s eyes, and I want to propose my idea and add it to the mix!

There seem to be a couple different ideas. 1, Toshinori Yagi’s eyes have a black sclera with blue irises, and he always has. 2, All Might’s eyes started doing the shadow thing after the vinegar incident. 3, All Might’s eyes started doing the shadow thing after his injury from the fight with All for One. I don’t really think any of these are the case, and I’ll explain why.

Addressing the first theory, we now know for a fact that when Toshinori was younger, he had white sclera. Both as a baby (middle schooler) and college-age young adult, and even after that if Boku No Hero Vigilantes is canon. So it’s likely not that one.

I’m going to address the second and third theory both here. It seems likely that Toshinori’s body has always done the shadow thing, and here’s my image example of why. I know that he’s also shadowed when speaking to Nana in the brief scenes it shows of OfA being transferred over, I just can’t find screenshots of those moments in my camera roll.

If Toshinori’s body has always done this, then it wouldn’t make sense to suddenly have it happen after a specific incident. In my All Might is a Heteromorph post, I posted screenshots of Boku no Hero Vigilantes where All Might is young, eyes showing, and he shifts into his secondary form and his eyes are shadowed/blacked out.

My headcanon? (whoops, I should have mentioned I know this isn’t canon) All Might’s eyes work like those darkening eyeglasses. Whenever his eyes are exposed to sun that’s too bright, his scleras darken in response to minimize damage to his eyes. When he was younger, this didn’t happen as often but as he got older, coupled with being outside 24/7 and heroing, eventually his eyes got to a state where they never turn back. Haha unless??? Jkjk. (I try not to post spoilers)

A very simply and badly made version of how I see it happening.

[mightypieworkshop]

pov: it is a big world and you are a smol shadowbean

(hello from Naha Airport, Okinawa!)

[saeniia]

"Sleeping comes so naturally to me, I could do it with my eyes closed."

Rubys bad jokes are the main cause why Zero actively loses brain cells.

[ahopelessblogaboutdinosaurtrain]

Mrs. Pteranodon: I said no, Tiny.

Tiny: You-

Tiny: [pauses, then turns to Buddy] Hey, Buddy, how much would it cost to the Swear Jar to say...

Tiny: [whispers to Buddy]

Buddy: [wide eyed, does math in his head] Well, that would rake up at least fifty dollars.

Tiny: Hmph! I can't afford it.

[procrastinatorproject]

I'm gonna take the invitation and do a little bit of self-promotion for the fic of mine that, apparently, has the least kudos.

It's a short little slice of life in which Emil, La Sirena's EMH, is trying to get Ian, the EEH, to take better care of himself.

If you've ever struggled with turning off when there was so much more to do, I'm gonna take a break in a little while, let me just do this one little thing, it would be lazy and irresponsible to just have a nap, I'm gonna juuuuust do this ooooone thing..., this one is for you.

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[nerdranttheories]

Toshinori Yagi is a Heteromorph, but Quirkless

Nerd rant of the day! I’ve seen many different takes on All Might’s muscle form, arguing about whether it’s a part of One for All, is just a visual gag, or it’s a separate quirk entirely, that’s purely cosmetic in Toshinori’s case. I’ve had this theory for a while, but after seeing some videos on TikTok disagreeing over his secondary form, I’ve decided to publish this headcanon. I also have proof for this idea, so hold, please.

Firstly, I want to address the idea that All Might’s secondary form is just a visual gag, and not an actual thing that happens within the canon in the series. I can see why this would be an accepted headcanon, as it’s hard to explain this ability of All Might’s, when it has little to no explanation within the series. The often comedic times in which All Might changes also lend themselves to this idea, and make it hard to take his transformation seriously. However, there are instances where attention is called specifically to the transformation All Might partakes in. Well, and the gush of blood from his mouth every single time he reverts to his smaller form prove that there’s definitely a physical change going on.

With the idea that the transformation is a canon thing he does in mind, I want to address the idea that All Might only recently started doing this transition, since his injury. Boku no Hero Vigilantes disproves this as we see a young All Might do the signature transformation. (However, I’m not sure of the canonicity of ‘Might Ears’ so perhaps this can be taken with a grain of salt.)

So what is this transformation? Izuku doesn’t do it so it’s not a part of One for All. Here’s where my theory comes into play.

We see several heteromorph characters, even within Izuku’s class. Shoji, Tokoyami, and Koda are the ones I am going to specifically refer to. There are other hetemorphs, like Ojiro and Hagakure, but in their case, their different anatomy is their quirk. To some extent, so is Shoji’s and Koda’s. However, Shoji’s unusual facial proportions aren’t connected to his quirk “dupli-arms”, and while Koda’s ears seem to play some factor in his “ani-speak” ability, from a scene later in the manga. (I won’t add it just in case for spoilers?) but his overall shape doesn’t seem to affect his ability much. And of course, Tokoyami’s ability is Dark Shadow, which really doesn’t explain why his head is shaped like a bird’s.

As such, my guess is there is some kind of classification system in place in the MHA society that places heteromorphism as a quirk or not, most likely due to usefulness. Hawk’s wings allow him to fly, while Tokoyami’s head doesn’t seem to give him an advantage in any way.

Having said all that, I think All Might’s transformation, as well as his eyes, place him as a heteromorph. The eyes I’ll explain a different day, so as not to clutter this post too much. Flexing muscles does make them stronger, but in Toshinori’s case it may be that the transformation doesn’t add any extra strength outside of that, and so he’s considered quirkless. It’s only with One for All that he gets that super-strength. But his different biology may be part of why he was able to accept OfA without the same difficulties Izuku experienced, because it’s never mentioned that All Might has the same toe thing Izuku does. (You’d think if he did, his tailor (and David Shield!!!) would have noticed (which of course could just be the author forgetting but for now I’ll use it as support)) which adds even more to the idea that he’s a heteromorph, just not classified as having a quirk.

[noblehcart]

honestly getting to write liese as a secretary just sets the world right for me everytime.

[i-heart-danielle]