#this is not a no 6 type situation

[llycaons]

usually it drives me CRAZY when a character is reunited w their long-lost love and fans read it like 'oh it's a hallucination' especially when it's literally confirmed canon that they're actually there (the double, cql), but in this case the lack of clarity would just make it better. the books are like. they're all so much about the beauty of the world despite the misery and absurdity and tragedy of it as well. and thematically and tonally it just wouldn't FIT if maguire was like 'oh and btw our beloved protagonist from book one was alive this whole time :)' and brought her back for a triumphant fairytale conclusion

[flambo19]

Today I offer you something incredibly self-indulgent

[guided-by-stars]

It's so hard to find examples of quadrant type relationships in media, mostly because the framework that they're described under is so alien, and the environment that even brings about those types of bonds in general is so extreme, that typical people don't tend to even develop those types of feelings in the first place.

For example, the kill or be killed mentality of Alternia is what brings about the need to Pacify in the first place, and combining that distrust and competition of the planet with the necessity of the drone visits is what makes kismesissitude more common than it would otherwise be, imo. The structures of Pity and Hate (not the same as how we use the word here) as foundations of romance are just so different that it makes sense that it's difficult to find examples. When people talk about the quadrant framework as applied to our world or media, they tend to water it down or twist it in a way that makes it more digestible to whatever cultural norms they hold. (Normal dating, bestest best friends who kiss/qpr, rivals to lovers, That Fourth One)

Which is what makes it even more fascinating to me that when the perfect example of Pity and Hate and Pacification driving an intimate relationship stared me right in the eyes in my analyses, when I was writing them down with my own hands, I completely missed it until I saw @lucabyte 's posts about it, but it's so clear. There is so much intensity in Loop's feelings towards Siffrin, their searing resentment and hatred and pity and protectiveness and jealousy and fondness and revulsion and desire, and all are true at once and all are genuine. Siffrin's pity for Loop is equally as intense, once they Know the truth, and his desire to Make It Up To Them in whatever way that he can is so strong that even if Loop wins their fight, and is strangling them, they never once try to hurt Loop back, only tries to free themselves, and even after that, they still gently cup whatever modicum of face that Loop has in their hands and gives them nothing but gentle reassurance and praise and gratitude and compassion and care. Still wants them to stay. The whole Act 6 fight is an act of Pacification by Siffrin to Loop.

[goldensunset]

in general i roll my eyes at people who complain about all the new quality of life improvements in modern pokémon games bc inconvenience and genuine challenge are two very different things. but the one thing i would definitely agree on that i don’t like in sv is the ability to access your pc boxes any time. it sort of cheapens the experience of having to carefully choose which six pokémon you’re taking before venturing into unknown danger. like i don’t think you should be able to catch a pokémon in the depths of area zero and immediately put it in your party i think you gotta be loyal to whoever you took initially. it’s about being forced to have a plan for all outcomes

[leguin]

everything in these mix cds keeps coming back to amy winehouse...

[i-havenothingelsetopost]

genuine question, do you like maths?? i have a vague feeling i saw your post of tags or something that said something about it but i cannot figure out if it was in fact you or if it was even positive ahahah

Yeah that was me! I don't go looking for math problems, but when I happen to do them, I tend to enjoy it. Wasn't always this way — elementary school math was about speed and memorization and I hated that — but I had a really good teacher in upper secondary school, and it became about creative problem solving. It feels the same as writing a poem in meter or managing to untangle a really bad knot in a ball of yarn.

[taraxippos]

My best friend keeps floating the concept of us moving in together and I'm like. Desperately trying to find a nice way to say "That will end in murder-suicide, probably"

[traumatas]

Have been doing a BDSP Nuzlocke and let's just say the Pokémon situation is dire in this game. Like most routes have the same shit on them. So my Underground encounter is like a desperate holy grail.

Very indecisive what to choose tho so if my dear followers would be willing to help me

[textualviolence]

ill say it though its a hostile climate on here. sometimes the person who's so anxious about being cheated on that they'll treat their partner w constant suspicion & insecurity, even when it doesn't cross the line into demanding access to their phone or invading their privacy, is creating a toxic environment that no amount of understanding or emotional maturity can diffuse & if they get cheated on my sympathy will be with the cheater on that one. Like thats unlivable. Sorry about your trauma but genuinely how can you expect anyone to live like this.

[kittykatninja321]

shipping a rare pair between two characters who barely interact like “I think these two could ruin each others lives if given the opportunity”

[justareallyboredfangirl]

babysat for a family tonight, the five year old has a fishtank. 5 gallons -nice!! filter, didn’t think to look to see if it had a heater, but it had extra filter carts-nice, and proper tetra food-nice! it was very understocked- nice! BUT…it had only one (1) chili rasbora and one (1) skirt tetra -super not nice😭😭 as well as 3 nerite snails

[doomednarrative]

I really don’t think Kenzaki is pitying you Tachibana, I think he just genuinely gives a shit and probably feels bad for attacking you when he already knows you’re in pain, even after how shifty you’ve been

[mortalityplays]

I know you have all probably seen the esims for gaza posts circulating. Some of you have probably looked at them and thought maybe you should help out, but have weighed up the daunting process of signing up for something you're unfamiliar with vs. the gut-wrenching scale of the things people are going through on the ground right now, and you've put it off or questioned whether it will make enough of a difference vs. some other future kind of activism you could put that $6+ towards. I'm not calling you out or scolding you, it is natural to feel conflicted and ambivalent about the multiple calls for aid that you are seeing on social media.

but consider this: what would you do if you suddenly had to leave your home? how would you cope? how would you begin to plan where to go next, or figure out what to do to take care of yourself? most likely you would reach reflexively for your phone.

telecoms access is not a petty luxury in 2024. a loaded esim means the ability to call family members and find out where they are and whether they're safe, and whether they need anything you can provide for them. it means access to maps and regular updates on the situation unfolding around you. it means you can look up whether it's safe to drink rain water, or how to tie a type of knot you've never had to think about before, or how to treat an injury without medical supplies. it means the ability to tell people outside the situation what you are seeing, what you are feeling, what you are thinking. it is an absolutely crucial resource. and it starts at $6 for 7 days.

many many people have observed that internet access is changing the way the world understands genocide. internet access is life or death, and it is shaping modern history in front of you. and it starts at $6 for 7 days.

please, please visit gazaesims.com and spend 5 minutes and $6 to change the way this plays out for everyone.

[mouselikething]

i joke a lot about my obey me mc being a hoe with how many characters i ship him with (romantically or just sexually*) but now i have to wonder...

*what i mean by "just sexual" is that you think your mc would have sexual relations with a character but not a romantic one, like friends with benefits or smth

[n1pp]

Who is SHE?

→ journal out who you want to be in 2025:

1. What does she look like? (Physical appearance, style)

2. How does she dress on a typical day?

3. What does she like ?

4. What doesn't she like?

5. What is her behavior like in different situations?

6. (Social interactions, demeanor)

7. How does she prefer to be treated by others? (Expectations from relationships)

8. How does she treat people around her? (Interpersonal relationships, kindness)

9. What does her daily routine entail? (Activities, schedule)

10. At what time does she usually go to bed? (Sleeping habits)

11. When does she wake up in the morning? (Morning routine)

12. What are her hobbies and interests? (Leisure activities)

13. What is her profession or occupation? (Career, job responsibilities)

14. What are her long-term goals and aspirations? (Career ambitions, personal achievements)

15. How does she handle stress or challenges? (Coping mechanisms, problem-solving approach)

16. What type of books does she enjoy? (Cultural preferences)

17. How does she maintain her physical and mental well-being? (Health and self-care routines)

18. Does she have any specific dietary preferences or restrictions? (Food choices)

19. Who are her closest friends, and what are her relationships like with them?(Friendship dynamics)

20. How does she navigate conflicts or disagreements? (Communication style, conflict resolution)

21. What values and principles guide her decision-making? (Personal ethics)

22. How does she spend her leisure time on weekends? (Weekend activities, relaxation methods)

[faetealights]

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