#woah mace looks so different in this one doesn't he

[solenstelluna]

For @heropartnerweek Day 2 it's Evolution, and this one's a two-parter! That's crazy for sure, and I think it's cool! Hopefully, that isn't just because I finished these right now and I haven't gone to sleep at all yet.

[venaue]

" Woah... I've never been to a forest before... Arf! "

[ SR ] Anchor Wilthorne - Golden Frost Festival

( event made and hosted by @the-rini-rush !! )

Voicelines + Extra Images (hoodless version + both w/ out card overlay) under the cut! <3

Voicelines:

" Huh? Fairies that can change the weather..? I thought they could only do that in storybooks... "

"It's kinda sad this event only happens every ten years... Though between you and me, pretty sure it's even sadder that Night Raven hasn't gotten invited for almost a whole century. Heh... "

" They're changin' it from summer to winter, right? Arf! That sucks real bad. I bet it's gonna be so much harder to find places to nap in the cold... Wait- Did I even bring any cold winter clothes to Night Raven?! "

" Forests look so peaceful... I've always wanted to visit one, actually. It's... such a vast difference from what I'm used too... At least- that's what I've gathered from movies and such anyway- arf! "

" Hey, what do you even do at a festival? It's not like I've ever been to one before... "

" ...Even though Aros did up my outfit himself, I seriously can't tell whether it's actually appropriate, or whether he just wanted to play dress up on me... Hmph... "

" Did- arf! Did Aros really have to tie the front of my hood into a little bow... Arf! Well- I guess I can't complain too much, he did make the entire thing from scratch for me... And scritched my ears as an apology for the trouble... A-ack! You- arf! You didn't hear that! "

" I wish Mace would stop making that stupid pun out of my name... saying 'Anchor will thorn' and then snickering immedietaly after got old after the first time... when we were like- five... arf! "

" Oh, Jack's coming? Neat. At least I might have someone to talk to during the event... Lookin' at scenery can only last you so long before it gets boring... Trust me, I'd know. "

" I bet I could bring Xen along and no one'd bat an eye. Grk- not that I'd ever be friendly enough with that thing to pull that off-... Arf! 'Sides- I'm pretty sure it'd peck my eyes out if I even thought about seperatin' it from Yuuto... "

"...There was a pocket in this vest, so I just stuck my phone in it. Pretty smart, right? ...Eh? It doesn't match the outfit at all..? Well- Arf! It's too late to do anythin' about it now! I really thought I was onto something... "

(mb i had so many voiceline ideas this is such a huge block of writing for voice lines of all things omg ...)

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Extra Images:

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Arslan Senki Chapter 130 Live-reaction Commentary

WOAH that sword landed just shy of Innocentis' family jewels LOL.

Arslan sweating and panting even after he won 😭

Wait THE FLASHBACKS ARE MAKING ME EMOTIONAL LIKE HE'S A MOSAIC OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTED HIM TAUGHT HIM YOU GET WHAT I MEAN????

Gieve is surprisingly a good teacher, hot damn

Narsus and Elam and Alfarīd in the background of that scene!!

“Let them call me a coward. I've heard worse.” this line is so Gieve in ways I find difficult to articulate, it's just so him. Maybe it's that he doesn't care for stuff like honor and whatnot, he doesn't give a shit about those, and he's willing to go any lengths for the person he's loyal to. Looking at how he chose to make a villain out of himself in order to tap out of Peshawar before, yeah this tracks.

He only lowers his bow when it's clear Arslan has won.

Narsus turning back to nod at him! 👌

Oh god weapons do be going flying today, huh?

Okay, we all know there was no way Zandeh could've defeated Daryun, right?

But still, I couldn't help but wonder how much of a difference his new mace would've made in closing that gap of strength if his concentration hadn't been compromised by Hilmes' loss.

Like, he did say it's more suited to his strength so I couldn't help but speculate.

Him yeeting everything to the wayside in his desperation to get to his prince tho 👌

Arslan turns to Alfarīd knowing that Hilmes was the one who had killed her father... and Alfarīd understands that he, her friend, doesn't want to kill this man. They exchange knowing nods, and Arslan continues.

I really, really liked this little wordless exchange between them. The way Arslan doesn't forget Alfarīd, the way he turns to her, the way she understands him and the way she's willing to set her own grievances aside for the greater good... Sobs.

Zandeh's face after Arslan says, “But he bears responsibility for leading the Lusitanian army to this land and plunging my people into chaos. We will discuss this later. For now, find a room in the palace and wait there.” is... I don't know. It's doing something to me. Something about it just feels... raw. Vulnerable. Something like a kind of realization sinking in or maybe it's the adrenaline. Or maybe it's the adrenaline starting to wear off. Either way, it's quite something to behold.

Hilmes looking up, we don't get to see his eyes...

THEY'RE GOING UP THE TOWER.

Merlaine, Merlaine pls arrive first I need you to be with Arslan.

SHE SKIDS TO A HALT.

THERE HE IS.

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

“If my banishment were revoked, would that make me Crown Prince by your side once more... Your Majesty?”

YOUR MAJESTY. NOT FATHER.

I'm going to lose my mind.

HOLY SHIT THAT ESCALATED REAL QUICK

ANDRAGORAS STOP TRYING TO KILL THE BOY WTF

OH FUCK INNOCENTIS LOOKS FUCKED UP

No, legit, that face is creeping me out WTF

AND THEY BOTH WENT FLYING OUT THE TOWER HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIT

And that's it! That's the chapter! That's where it fucking ended!

Hoooooooly fuck

Now for some additional thoughts:

Gieve and Zandeh both came into clutch as protective forces for their princes this chapter. I highly approve.

And who can forget Saam? Ever the diplomat, beseeching for mercy for his prince.

The acknowledgement between Arslan and Alfarīd still gets me.

All his life, Arslan has been chasing Andragoras as a son, wanting for parental love and approval as Andragoras puts that distance between him and his “son”. But now? Andragoras is trying to invoke filial piety to get the sword, while Arslan takes a step back and puts an emotional distance between them. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Poetic cinema.

(if you wanna see me talking about Andragoras putting distance between himself and Arslan, it should be under my reread tag: #arslan senki reread)

Howst the fuck did Innocentis go loose? He was zoinked out on illness and fever, and he was never that physically strong to begin with. I wonder if there was some help from Team Zahhak to get him loose beyond just controlling/manipulating him?

Aaaaaand that's all the thoughts I have rn, I think! Holy shit what a chapter.